# Mid-Day Update: July 8, 2026

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Podcast: [The Great America Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-america-show-4483687)
Published: 2026-07-08T19:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

John breaks down the news of the day, including President Trump's stance on Spain and NATO relations, Trump's demand to cut off trade with Spain, labeling it a "hopeless" NATO partner, and his harsh words for Iran, declaring negotiations with them over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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