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Today's show begins as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing tense questioning during a confirmation hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his nomination to permanently lead the Department of Justice.


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As today's show begins, President Trump is hosting Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi in the Oval Office, praising his guest for how much he's done in a short period of timing. But that meeting is sure to be overshadowed by Trump's announcement just a short time ago that he's stepping back from his threat to levy tolls on ships coming through the Strait of Hormuz.


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The unexpected death of Lindsey Graham is reverberating through the Senate, the White House, and the world's most volatile regions. The South Carolina Republican leaves a major void in President Trump's inner circle and in American foreign policy.


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From Ukraine to Capitol Hill, Senator Lindsey Graham's story is a testament to resilience and adaptation. Join us this Sunday for exclusive insights from political insiders.
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President Trump pulls the plug on the ceasefire but says Iran "has asked us to continue talks." Qatari mediators are in Iran, sent there with the goal of getting negotiations back on track after the intense military escalation over the past few days. CNN's Jeremy Diamond begins our coverage from Tel Aviv.


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