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Apr 7, 2026Iran warUS foreign policyCongressional oversight

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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Mar 31, 2026US-Iran relationsNational securityIntelligence community

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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Mar 6, 2026Iran policyUS foreign policyCIA operations

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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