Trump's Iran Ultimatum, Paxton vs. Talarico, Reflecting Pool Fight

4 Things To Know This Afternoon · May 27, 2026 · 1m

1. Trump Refuses to Back Down on Iran President Trump says he is not making political calculations about the Middle East conflict and is demanding Iran surrender its uranium program. With the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted, energy markets and gas prices remain a major concern. 2. The Iran Standoff Gets More Serious Trump is rejecting proposals that would allow Russia or China to handle Iran's uranium stockpile. Iran is resisting U.S. demands, raising questions about whether the conflict could escalate further. 3. Ken Paxton, James Talarico, and the Texas Senate Fight Both parties got the…