The episode covers breaking geopolitical tensions between Israel and the U.S. over a controversial Iran deal, a high-profile FIFA red card reversal involving U.S. soccer, a murder case involving conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Hollywood’s surprise hit Young Washington, and severe we
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