Nukes in Iran, Biden Parole Program Ends, California's EV mandate, & Hegseth Under Fire

•Iran Escalates Nuclear Enrichment Iran is ramping up its nuclear program after a censure from the International Atomic Energy Agency. •Parole Program Ends for 500,000 Migrants The Trump administration has begun notifying immigrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti that their parole under Biden’s program has ended. Work permits are revoked, and deportations are on the table. •Trump Blocks California’s EV Power Grab California’s attempt to dictate national vehicle emissions policy just hit a wall. Trump and Congress have revoked the state’s Clean Air Act waiver, stopping its effort to impose stricter standards nationwide. •Pete Hegseth Under Fire for Constitutional Clarity Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth refused to let local judges dictate national security policy, sparking progressive outrage during a congressional hearing.   Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise. Get the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite app. Stay grounded, stay informed, and keep the faith.

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Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where things stand. Subscribe for daily insight before dinner.