Daily Unbiased May 13, 2026: Iran Costs Hit $29B, Trump in Beijing
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Ben Caxton delivers the Daily Unbiased Report for May 13, 2026, unpacking the Pentagon's updated $29 billion cost estimate for the Iran conflict amid soaring U.S. gas prices, President Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit with Xi Jinping on trade and security, and CDC monitoring of hantavirus exposures from a cruise ship. The episode also covers proposals for a federal gas tax pause and fresh inflation data showing the steepest three-year rise, with quick hits on FBI testimony and more. Straight facts, no spin—essential context for today's headlines.
Key Topics Covered:- Iran conflict costs surge to $29B, oil market impacts, and debates on military vs. diplomatic paths
- Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: trade tariffs, supply chains, tech controls, and Iran coordination
- Hantavirus monitoring in 10 states after crui ...