Who Makes Out Better in Deal: Iran or the US?

Summary

Rep. Dina Titus discusses the US-Iran interim deal, arguing diplomacy could have avoided the conflict and that the US is worse off, with Iran now in greater control of the Strait of Hormuz. She touches on Israel's role, gas prices, Ukraine support, FISA extension, and legislative vehicles for tax changes including a proposed removal of the gaming loss deduction.

• Rep. Titus criticizes the US-Iran deal as a tacit agreement that leaves the US worse off and Iran with greater Strait of Hormuz control.
• She notes gas prices remain high and will take months to ease, with the strait security still uncertain.
• Israel is called a strong ally that must be included in any Middle East deal.
• On Ukraine, she supports continued arms and sanctions while criticizing Trump's approach to Putin.
• She expresses conditional openness to FISA extension if privacy protections are assured and Jay Clayton is confirmed.
• A third budget reconciliation bill is seen as unlikely by congressional leadership.
• She remains committed to removing the 90% deduction for gaming losses but its path forward depends on broader legislation.