As the dust settles in the Middle East and the U.S. sees new legislative momentum at home, Trudy Stern sits down with Senator James Lankford to break down two major developments: the end of the war between Israel and Iran, and the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” In this episode, they unpack what the bill really does—debunking claims of Medicare cuts and tax breaks for the wealthy—while exploring its impact on taxes, Medicaid reforms, and federal spending. With global diplomacy shifting and domestic policy at a crossroads, Senator Lankford offers a clear-eyed perspective on where America stands and what comes next.