Is the U.S. heading toward a kinetic conflict with Iran? Host Ben Domenech is joined by Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and Fred Fleitz of the America First Policy Institute to break down the massive military buildup in the Middle East and the shifting "America First" doctrine in Trump’s second term. In this episode: Ben dives into the "Midnight Hammer" style air power currently assembling in the region and why negotiators are frustrated with Tehran's refusal to budge. Plus, a deep dive into the chaos in Mexico following the death of cartel leader El Mencho and what it means for border security. Finally, Ben celebrates Team USA’s "gutsy" Olympic Gold medal win over Canada which was a historic 46 years in the making. 00:00 - Team USA’s Historic Olympic Hockey Gold Medal 01:16 - How Hellebuyck and Grit Beat Team Canada 03:47 - Remembering Johnny Gaudreau: Team USA’s Emotional Tribute 10:01 - Middle East Buildup: Is Conflict with Iran Inevitable? 11:47 - Comparing "Midnight Hammer" to the Current Military Strategy 15:08 - Stealth Jets and Tomahawks: The US Military Package 20:41 - Cartel War: The Death of El Mencho and Mexico Violence 24:40 - Marco Rubio’s Munich Speech & The Future of NATO 29:01 - Is Marco Rubio the Frontrunner for the 2028 Ticket? 31:30 - Why the 2026 Olympic Victory Resonated Nationwide 39:28 - Fred Fleitz on the Potential for an Iranian Strike 45:27 - Destabilizing the "Axis of Evil": China, Russia, and Iran 51:03 - Mexico’s Security Shift: Pressure on President Sheinbaum 59:31 - AOC’s Foreign Policy Rollout: The New Face of Democrats? 01:03:45 - Ben Domenech Joins The Daily Wire as Head of Opinion 🎙️ Listen and SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations on speech, culture, media power and politics. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fRPRZR... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow The Big Ben Show on all social platforms: X: https://x.com/BigBenShowFox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenshowfox