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Sep 2025
49m 29s

The Ultimate White House Double Header

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First: As today's show begins, President Trump his holding the first of two high-takes negotiations that will have major repercussions both at home and abroad.  Plus: The Trump Administration announces plans to send troops to one of the bluest cities in one of the bluest states in the country. Democrats have already launched a legal counterstrike, but can t ... Show More
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As day six of the Mideast war dawned, the US and Israel continued to pound targets in Iran, which is launching fresh strikes of its own against US allies in the region. We're also seeing more evacuation flights from the middle east; the State Department says 20,000 people have re ... Show More
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US 'Dominating, Accelerating' War Against Iran
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Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which Trump said he "might have forced" Israel's hand to strike Iran. That contradicts Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who earlier it was Israel's decision to attack ... Show More
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