Thursday Afternoon News Updates: Trump's Own CIA Just Called Him a Liar — 5/7/26

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Hi all, Ben here. It’s Thursday. We’re almost at the end of the week, and as usual, the news cycle is showing no signs of slowing down. First, the headlines:

• Trump’s own CIA leaked a devastating assessment contradicting everything he’s claimed about Iran

• Iran rejects U.S. proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calls it “unrealistic”

• Iran formalizes new toll rules for Strait of Hormuz transit

• Project Freedom collapses after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait block U.S. military access

• Trump cabinet members insist gas prices are great while Americans pay $4.55+ at the pump

• Trump’s counterterrorism strategy classifies “anti-fascists” and transgender people alongside ISIS

• Kash Patel allegedly handing out personalized bourbon bottles, transported on DOJ aircraft

• French prosecutors open criminal investigation into Elon Musk and X

• Hantavirus update: WHO confirms 7 cases, cases spreading internationally

• FDA authorizes fruit-flavored vapes after Trump reportedly pressured the commissioner… MAHA!

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