In this May 28, 2026 AM Update, host Emily Jashinsky covers multiple breaking developments across national security, health, and space policy. The lead story centers on President Trump's cabinet meeting where he addressed ongoing Iran negotiations, flatly rejecting any deal that would give Iran or Oman control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatening military action against Oman if it attempts to assert control. Trump declared he does not care about midterm election pressures and will continue operations until Iran abandons its nuclear program, describing the Iranian economy as in freefall with 250% inflation. The episode also covered a weekend security scare near the White House where a gunman opened fire while Trump was inside, killing one bystander before being shot by officers. Trump characterized the presidency as inherently dangerous and said he cannot dwell on threats or he would be unable to function. In health news, a major Cleveland Clinic study of over 12,000 cancer patients found GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reduced cancer progression to stage 4 by up to 50% in lung cancer patients, with significant reductions also seen in breast, liver, and colorectal cancers. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the DOJ and will return to the administration on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The episode concluded with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announcing a $20 billion, 7-year investment to establish a permanent moon base, awarding contracts worth hundreds of millions to Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost for landers and lunar terrain vehicles, with the goal of returning astronauts to the moon's surface by 2028.
President Trump stated Iran believed it could outlast him politically by waiting for midterm pressures, but he declared he does not care about midterm elections amid the ongoing military conflict. The comment suggests Trump is willing to continue military operations regardless of potential electoral consequences, contradicting typical political calculations about wartime approval.
Read this moment →Cleveland Clinic researchers analyzing over 12,000 cancer patients found those taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic were significantly less likely to see their cancer progress to stage 4. The largest effect was in lung cancer patients, who showed 50% lower risk of metastasis, with substantial reductions also seen in breast, liver, and colorectal cancers. The retrospective study warrants randomized trials to confirm causation.
Read this moment →President Trump flatly rejected any deal giving Iran and Oman control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints. He declared the US will watch over the international waters and threatened military action against Oman if it attempts to assert control, marking an unusually aggressive public threat against the Gulf sultanate during ongoing Iran negotiations.
Read this moment →President Trump disclosed a weekend security incident where a gunman opened fire near a White House checkpoint while he was inside the residence. One bystander was struck and the suspect was killed by officers. Trump characterized the presidency as a dangerous business and said he cannot dwell on assassination threats or he would be unable to function in office.
Read this moment →NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced hundreds of millions in contracts to Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost as part of a projected $20 billion, 7-year investment to establish a permanent lunar base. The initiative includes delivering lunar terrain vehicles by 2028 and aims to return astronauts to the moon's surface for the first time since 1972, with Artemis IV targeted for 2028.
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