Politics

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares Iran holds sole authority over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking international concern.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss President Donald Trump's announcement that Iran requested talks, Hezbollah's rejection of a peace deal and pressure on Russia.

Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss House Republicans' push to advance the SAVE Act, calls for Dr. Anthony Fauci to testify before Congress and outlines the GOP's legislative priorities ahead of the August recess.

Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni debates AI's impact on employment, arguing competition fosters job creation. Cheryl Casone highlights AI valuation concerns, shifting investment trends, and national security implications with China.

Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni discusses the AI race with China, oil prices and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

Lee Carter, Carter Intelligence Group founder and CEO, analyzes NYC Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani's win, asserting it stemmed from affordability concerns, not ideology.

California Governor Gavin Newsom advocates for a national billionaire's tax, despite rejecting similar legislation in his own state.

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's legislative agenda, the uncertain future of the SAVE America Act, reconciliation negotiation and farm aid on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

Cherly Casone discusses U.S. futures rallying to start a holiday-shortened week. Tech stocks face AI valuation fears and IPO delays, while China's AI models challenge U.S. dominance.

Senator Rand Paul alleges Dr. Anthony Fauci funded gain-of-function research leading to more lethal COVID viruses. Paul claims Fauci coerced intelligence officials to change their findings on the virus's lab origin.

Speaker Mike Johnson tells Maria Bartiromo he met with the president to discuss the bipartisan housing bill which will lower housing costs by cutting regulations, fulfilling GOP promises.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson details the legislative week ahead, including the National Defense Authorization Act and appropriations. He announces plans to send the bipartisan housing bill to the president's desk to lower costs for Americans.

Pollster John McLaughlin reveals Donald Trump's job approval is now 50% among likely voters, up four points.

Columnist Miranda Devine discusses the Treasury inspector general's report revealing 571,000 federal workers and retirees owe $6.3 billion in unpaid taxes. Devine criticizes the "willful refusal to pay tax" and calls for accountability.

Dagen McDowell discusses the "socialist sweep" in New York City and the growing "Democrats' Civil War" as centrist lawmakers organize against progressive members. Lara Trump further explains the far-left hijacking.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss new questions surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in gain-of-function research, China's role in COVID and the intensifying AI race.

Rep. Riley Moore, R-W. Va., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss House Republicans' push for the SAVE America Act, the housing bill headed to President Donald Trump's desk and Congress' busy agenda.

Los Angeles is delaying a hotel pay mandate that would raise wages to $30 an hour by 2028 after industry leaders warned the increase from $22.50 is causing job cuts and hiring freezes, according to Rebekah Paxton of the Employment Policy Institute.