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Is Trump's Iran War Legal? (w/ Ryan Goodman) | Bulwark on Sunday
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Is Trump's Iran War Legal? (w/ Ryan Goodman) | Bulwark on Sunday

NYU Law Professor Ryan Goodman details the alarming erosion of the rule of law across key US government agencies, from intelligence and justice to defense, highlighting critical legal battles and their long-term implications.

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The Ukraine War Is a Disaster for Russia. So Why Is Putin Still Fighting? | Shield of the Republic
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The Ukraine War Is a Disaster for Russia. So Why Is Putin Still Fighting? | Shield of the Republic

Two seasoned foreign policy experts dissect the escalating global distrust of the United States, Russia's staggering war losses in Ukraine, and North Korea's alarming nuclear ambitions, revealing a world on edge.

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Tim Miller vs. Rep. Gottheimer: War Debate Gets HEATED
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Tim Miller vs. Rep. Gottheimer: War Debate Gets HEATED

A heated debate between Tim Miller and Rep. Josh Gottheimer exposes deep divisions and frustrations over the US's war with Iran, focusing on the administration's unclear objectives, economic impact, and potential foreign influence.

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Trump Says He’s Talking to a “New Regime” in Iran (w/ Sue Gordon)
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Trump Says He’s Talking to a “New Regime” in Iran (w/ Sue Gordon)

Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon dissects the US-Iran relationship under the Trump administration, revealing Iran's strategic patience, the degradation of US intelligence, and the limited, problematic off-ramps in the current standoff.

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Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
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Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)

A former CIA officer dissects the Trump administration's chaotic Iran strategy, revealing a dangerous lack of planning, divergence from Israeli goals, and a 'brain drain' within US intelligence agencies.

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