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Trump Taps a Leader of Retribution Tour as Acting Intel Chief
From a role in housing to the acting director of national intelligence, reactions pour in about Trump selecting a loyalist with no demonstrated national security or intelligence experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DOJ Says it Will Abide by Court Ruling to Pause “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The Trump administration now says it will abide by a court ruling to pause the creation of a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate those who the administration says were wrongly targeted by the government. The pause was ordered by a federal judge in Virginia last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Source: Bondi Answered Questions on Ghislaine Maxwell in Interview
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her role in the release of the Epstein files in a closed door interview. A look at what she in the room about Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, President Trump says he is near a final decision on Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
U.S. & Iran Reach Deal to Open Strait, Trump Must Still Sign Off
A series of strikes from the United States and Iran as a tentative agreement emerges to open the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, according to US officials. Plus, protestors gather outside an ICE detention facility in New Jersey for the seventh day in row while lawyers say inside detainees are on a hunger strike over the conditions they’re enduring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s GOP Purge Continues as Paxton Ousts Sen. Cornyn
A slew of ads and attacks from the Republican establishment over the past year and a half against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are all gone now that Paxton is the GOP pick to face Democrat James Talarico in one of the most contested fights for the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Backing Paxton Over Sen. Cornyn Tests His Grip on GOP
Will a Trump-backed candidate unseat Republican Senator John Cornyn in Texas? We go live to Texas as the voters decide. Plus, Iran warns of retaliation after US strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
U.S. Iran Work to Resolve Disputes on Nuclear Issues & Sanctions
Sources say the White House is optimistic about a deal to end the war with Iran despite disputes about the country’s nuclear program. Plus, John Cornyn and Ken Paxton battle for the Texas Senate nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump and Republicans Clash Over “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The president is at odds with growing pushback even from Republicans over his fund to compensate those who feel wronged by the federal government. Plus, Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down from her post as director of national intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Anti-Weaponization Fund Applicant Speaks to CNN
From legitimate cases of grievance, to January 6 rioters, to election deniers, to even a television network. Many come forward claiming they were wronged by the federal government and they want in on Trump’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sen. Cassidy Bucks Trump on Iran, Ballroom after Primary Defeat
The United States announces new charges against Raúl Castro, brother of Fidel Castro. He is charged for his role in the 1996 killing of three Americans in planes over international waters. Plus, a new lawsuit from two police officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Claim Filed to “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
President Trump, his family, and his businesses are now all protected under new terms added in a settlement with the Treasury Department, the Justice Department, and the IRS. A look at the settlement that creates a fund to compensate people the Trump administration feels were unfairly targeted by past administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Police: Three Adults Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting
Authorities in San Diego provide updates on a deadly shooting at the largest mosque in San Diego. This as a source tells CNN a security guard was among the three victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices