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Could This Escalation Turn Into a Long War? - Thom Hartmann
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz spark fears of a prolonged conflict, as military actions and warnings escalate across an already fragile region. - Aired on 05/05/2026.
Today's early Commonwealth Report:
https://commonwealthreport.news/p/commonwealth-report-tuesday-may-5-2026-am
THE HEADLINES
Hormuz powder keg.
Alito explodes at Jackson.
A billion taxpayer dollars for Trump’s ballroom.
Florida’s gerrymander hits court.
DOJ runs cover for Exxon.
Fox forgets the Constitution.