President Trumps looks to allies for help with the war in Iran, then says the U.S. doesn’t need it. The Pentagon requests 200 billion dollars in additional funding. The Senate debates the SAVE Act. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The Pentagon wants $200 billion to fund the war in Iran, an imposing
Now an undeclared, unauthorized, unpopular, and unconstitutional war of aggression against Iran has spread like wildfire through the region and into Europe. A new “forever war”—with an ever-increasing likelihood of American troops on the ground—may very well be upon us. ’s experienced team of writers, editors, and fact-checkers understands
President Trump is demanding concessions from Democrats, his own party and partners across the globe. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: President Trump’s approach to power, especially in this second term, has been try to bend his opponents to his will. We have seen that play out in conflicts both domestically and
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