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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 40min

Trump Speaks As U.S. Launches New Strikes On Iran

President Trump holds a news conference as the war on Iran enters its second week with no clear end in sight. Plus, it seems increasingly probable the United States killed at least 192 students and teachers at an Iranian school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 7, 2026 • 1h 30min

New Imagery Suggests U.S. Responsible For Iran School Strike

The United States and Israeli war against Iran has already seen the deaths of at least 1,200 Iranians which includes dozens of grade school girls, 6 U.S. service members, and 10 Israeli citizens. Plus, the DOJ releases FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 42min

Hegseth: Firepower Over Iran About To Surge Dramatically

President Trump fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem after her two heated hearings this week that made him angry, sources say. Plus, updates on the United States war on Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 31min

Senate Holds Initial Vote On Iran War Powers Resolution

The Joint Chiefs of Staff say that the United States will start striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory. It appears that Congress will not stand in the way as the Senate is taking an initial vote to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 31min

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Strand Travelers Across Middle East

The latest on the war with Iran. How stranded Americans can get out of the Middle East. As Trump pushes ahead in Iran, MAGA backlash grows.  Homeland Secretary Noem defends Minneapolis ICE actions in combative Senate hearing. Voters in AR, NC and TX kick off high-stakes Midterm primaries. Plus, what we learned from the Clinton deposition videos and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 35min

War Spirals In Middle East After US And Israel Strike Iran

As the United States continues to carry out strikes against Iran, the war appears to be expanding with the United Kingdom confirming that its base in Cyprus was hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 37min

Former President Clinton On Epstein: “I Did Nothing Wrong”

Former President Bill Clinton sat for a closed door deposition with the House Oversight Committee in regard to the panel’s investigation into dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The former president today said he only had a brief acquaintance with Epstein that ended years before his crimes came to light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 38min

House Democrat: Bill Clinton Deposition Sets Precedent To Depose Trump

The two leaked photos that broke the rules. A Republican congresswoman snapped images during the closed door deposition of Hillary Clinton. Plus, a look at the Pentagon’s ultimatum for the AI company Anthropic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 30min

Democrats Bring Epstein Survivors To State Of The Union Address

More botched redactions, a high-profile name stepping back from his job, and depositions with the Clintons set to begin tomorrow. A look at the continuing steady stream of fallout from the release of the Epstein files.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 28min

Poll: Most Americans Say Trump Focused On Wrong Priorities

President Trump heads to the Capitol for his State of the Union address where he is expected to speak on his plans for the economy and for Iran. Plus, an emotional plea in the search for Nancy Guthrie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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