A recent shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has prompted a dire warning from former President Barack Obama, who calls the situation a “political crisis.” Lindsey Granger weighs in on the White House response, while Senator Rand Paul clashes with a fired CDC Director over the future of vaccine protocols.

Thailand’s ruling party is calling for a new election to resolve the nation’s ongoing political crisis. While the specifics remain unclear, competing proposals underscore the urgency for a collective path forward.