Israel & Lebanon announce ceasefire — but Netanyahu says troops stay while hardliners push for "Greater Israel" south of the Litani River Trump invites Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House (first talks in 34 years) Pope Leo goes to war with the Trump administration — JD Vance, Tom Homan, and Catholic Charities funding cuts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unhinged Pentagon press conference: compares the Iran war to Jesus, calls journalists modern-day Pharisees, and channels his controversial Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson The brutal reality of America's war with Iran: Strait of Hormuz blockade, exploding oil prices, running out of missiles, low public support, and mounting casualties Plus: RFK Jr.'s raccoon genitalia story, Marjorie Taylor Greene's death-threat call with Trump, John Eastman disbarred, record April heat wave, and more cabinet scandals

Trump's Hormuz blockade sparks global recession warnings — and MAGA is now calling him the Anti-Christ. Tonight on The Mop-Up. The Strait of Hormuz blockade is the dumbest and most dangerous thing a sitting U.S. president has ever done. Twenty percent of the world's oil moves through that channel. Saudi Arabia is nervous. The IMF is warning of a global recession. There is no military solution — only damage control for a catastrophe Trump created, ignored every warning about, and now can't walk back without looking weak. In Texas, Republicans have found a new group to hate. Running against immigrants doesn't poll the way it used to — border crossings are at a record low — so the party consciously pivoted to Muslims. This isn't an accident. It's a strategy. The "Epic City" panic, manufactured by men like Brandon Gill and amplified by Greg Abbott, is Exhibit A in how Republican politics manufactures enemies to win primaries. Pete Hegseth's pastor wants a Christian theocracy. Doug Wilson has already built one in Idaho. And Elbridge Colby told the Vatican to fall in line behind U.S. military power. The party that claims to love Jesus has clearly never read the Sermon on the Mount. Oh, and *Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nick Fuentes, and the specter of Jared Kushner's 666 Fifth Avenue building* have convinced a growing slice of MAGA that Donald Trump is literally the Anti-Christ. In this episode: 🛢️ Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade — what it actually means for the world 🌍 China, Saudi Arabia, and the IMF push back 🇮🇷 Israel bombs Iran; Lebanon peace talks go nowhere 🏛️ Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez resign — what it does to the House majority 🕌 Texas Republicans' manufactured war on Muslims and the "Epic City" hoax ✝️ Pete Hegseth, Doug Wilson, and the Christian nationalist theocracy project 👿 Tucker, MTG, Nick Fuentes, and Jared Kushner's 666 building — MAGA calls Trump the Anti-Christ ⚖️ U.S. international law hypocrisy: from Haiphong Harbor to Nicaragua to Hormuz Key figures covered: Donald Trump • Pete Hegseth • Tucker Carlson • Marjorie Taylor Greene • Jared Kushner • Brandon Gill • Greg Abbott • Doug Wilson • Pope Leo • Marco Rubio • Xi Jinping • MBS • Elbridge Colby • Eric Swalwell • Tony Gonzalez • Hezbollah

🚨Breaking News: From Hungary: Viktor Orbán not the VICTOR getting decisively defeated after 16 years in power. His party suffered a landslide loss to Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party, which is on track for a two-thirds constitutional majority. Historic voter turnout exceeded 77%. This is a major blow to Donald Trump, who actively campaigned for Orbán alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. Orbán's fall also deprives Vladimir Putin of his strongest ally inside the European Union. PLUS The failed peace negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. JD Vance returns empty-handed as Trump and Pete Hegseth's approach collapses amid the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions with Israel and Hezbollah. Also covered: 👉🏽 Eric Swalwell's rapid political downfall amid sexual assault allegations 👉🏽 Mark Carney's extravagant taxpayer-funded plane catering bills in Canada 👉🏽 Kamala Harris testing the waters for 2028 👉🏽 The bizarre scandal surrounding Kristi Noem's husband 🎥 Recorded live from New York City.