White House briefing on Iran begins awkwardly

-- On the Show

-- Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, joins us to discuss Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, who should be held accountable, and what steps Congress can take to limit presidential war powers

-- Donald Trump demands the Texas Republican Senate primary effectively stop and says the candidate he does not endorse should immediately drop out

-- Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove asks Kristi Noem during a congressional hearing whether she has had a sexual relationship with Corey Lewandowski

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump’s Iran policy with vague explanations and clashes with Kaitlan Collins while refusing to clearly state the administration’s goals

-- Karoline Leavitt refuses to explain the cause of the cream used on Donald Trump’s neck as reporters press the White House about the unexplained rash

-- Donald Trump delivers a series of confused and slurred remarks while repeating unsupported claims about Iran being two weeks from a nuclear weapon

-- Photos of Donald Trump’s ear appear to show a diagonal earlobe crease sometimes associated with cardiovascular disease

-- On the Bonus Show: The Senate turns down legislation to stop Trump's war with Iran, RFK Jr. pushes medical schools to teach more about nutrition, Dan Crenshaw's loss in Texas is largely due to a feud with a billionaire, and much more...

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(00:00) Start(01:09) Trump tries to stop Texas primary(07:54) Noem questioned about Lewandowski
(19:29) Leavitt defends Trump Iran policy
(27:57) Leavitt dodges question on rash
(33:16) Chris Murphy interview
(44:22) Trump delivers confused Iran remarks
(50:47) Ear crease may indicate health risk  

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