PoliticsNation S2026E22 - Episode 22

Tonight, on Politics Nation with Rev. Al Sharpton: Tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf as thousands of additional U.S. combat troops deploy and Houthi rebels in Yemen launch strikes on Israel. With the Strait of Hormuz still closed, the global economic impact continues to intensify into the second month of conflict. Back in the U.S., more than 8 million people rally in "No Kings" protests opposing the war and the Trump agenda, putting pressure on lawmakers ahead of the midterms. Plus, a key special election in Florida boosts Democratic momentum—hear from the candidate flipping expectations in Trump's backyard.