Trump Receives Fallen Troops, Hegseth Grilled On The Hill, Arizona Primary Results
The episode covers the escalating war with Iran under President Trump, focusing on the political and human costs as American service members are killed, Congress questions the lack of authorization, and defense spending surges. The fallout extends into domestic politics, with Trump-backed
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