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-- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins us on Substack Live to discuss right-wing divisions over Trump's war in Iran, 2028, and more…
-- Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan that allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps and potentially gain multiple House seats
-- FBI Director Kash Patel responds defensively to reporters' questions and denies allegations about his conduct while threatening legal action
-- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump as a steady leader during the Iran war while dismissing skepticism about his record and past broken promises
-- Donald Trump significantly reduces his on-camera appearances while continuing frequent online posts and phone interviews
-- Donald Trump reads Bible verses in a staged setting in an attempt to rebrand himself as a more religious person
-- Tucker Carlson says he regrets helping Donald Trump rise to power but does not provide specific examples or changes in behavior
-- On the Bonus Show: A new ruling lets Texas require Ten Commandments displays in schools, congressional approval hits a record low, El Salvador conducts a mass trial of 490 alleged MS-13 members, and much more...
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(00:00) Start(01:27) Democrats gain map advantage in Virginia(08:20) Kash Patel denies misconduct claims(18:31) Leavitt defends Trump record on Iran(26:11) Trump reduces public appearances(33:39) Tim Miller Substack Live(57:29) Trump reads Bible in Oval Office(1:05:17) Carlson expresses Trump regret
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