Political tensions are rising on several fronts today. In Washington, Bill Gates is preparing for closed-door questioning by the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers dig deeper into Jeffrey Epstein’s network and the records surrounding it, a reminder that the scandal continues to pull powerful figures back into public scrutiny. Abroad, President Trump is escalating his rhetoric toward Iran, warning Tehran it will “pay the price” after stalled diplomacy gave way to fresh military exchanges, deepening fears that a fragile ceasefire is slipping. In Myanmar, the death of a U.S. diplomat in Yangon is now being investigated as a possible homicide after police detained a Thai woman, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile region. And in domestic politics, Nevada’s high-stakes governor’s race is set: Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a closely watched November rematch.