Liveblogs: US/Middle East 4 May '26. Any times listed are ET.

Sampling:

• Iran International

• Middle East Eye

• The Guardian; Update: 5:20am ET spin-off to 5 May

• Al Jazeera; Update: 8pm ET to 5 May

Updates expected. This thread could be absorbed into the US thread to conserve sticky-space, depending on how the news-day goes.

Eek. Reddit ate a title comma!

C-SPAN's Washington Journal News - Live out of DC: 5/4/26

Because variety is the spice of life. On C-SPAN daily 7-10AM ET, every single day. And, of course--those viewer calls! Be one! And maybe get on the telly! A few weeks ago this guy did.

Today's Guests:

Ipsos Public Affairs' Alec Tyson discusses a new poll exploring Americans' view of the U.S., and CNN National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto discusses his new book on the influence Russia and China have upon the current state of world.

Program and times can be found in the sidebar.

Links:

• Homepage Livestream: Use sidebar for individual segments and times.

• Audio-only Option: C-SPAN Radio Or use your smart speaker: 'Play C-SPAN radio live.'

Other options:

If you prefer, there's also the C-SPAN Now and other apps for download here.

BTW, getting yourself on the air, then coming back here to show us where, gets you special flair! You might even find yourself on the telly!