Trump ‘Hands’ Texas To Democrats? GOP’s ‘Public Meltdown’ After Ken Paxton’s Shock Primary Win

A growing Iran-Russia power alignment is intensifying pressure on the United States, exposing cracks in America’s long-standing global dominance. Once able to shape world events through military and economic force, Washington now faces a more complex and unpredictable global order. The Iran crisis, the Russia-Ukraine war, and rising multipolar tensions are testing U.S. influence, alliances, and strategic reach. Under Trump-era policies, questions are emerging about overstretch, fading deterrence, and shifting global trust. The world may be entering a new era in which American control is no longer absolute. Watch as we decode this in latest episode of Times Explains.