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Trump's options dwindle / Inside Iran / U.S. arsenal depleted?
Trump's options dwindle / Inside Iran / U.S. arsenal depleted?

A new round of strikes between Iran and the United States, an expansion that’s embroiled forces in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, plus concerns about missi…

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Ukraine’s leadership shakeup / View from Moscow / Is Russia a friend or foe?
Ukraine’s leadership shakeup / View from Moscow / Is Russia a friend or foe?

As Russia and Ukraine pound each other on the battlefield, there's a showdown happening in Kyiv between a young tech wizard and an older battle-harde…

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Hormuz blockade / Trump’s mixed messages / Who is Jay Clayton?
Hormuz blockade / Trump’s mixed messages / Who is Jay Clayton?

The world’s attention is once again on the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. and Iran have resumed strikes and their shaky ceasefire broke.


Host Mary Loui…

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Iran ceasefire over? / NATO drama / Khamenei funeral
Iran ceasefire over? / NATO drama / Khamenei funeral

President Trump and NATO allies met in Turkey this week, in a summit where European countries were anxious about appeasing the U.S. president.


Host Ma…

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Ukraine latest / Limits of military might / Can major powers regain dominance?
Ukraine latest / Limits of military might / Can major powers regain dominance?

Four years in and Ukraine is still giving Russia a run for its money. Four months in and Iran shows no sign of bowing to U.S. demands. 

What do Russia…

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How far should the government go to protect America?
How far should the government go to protect America?

This September marks 25 years since terrorists hijacked planes and steered them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. They steered a third …

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Starmer’s successor /  Reset on UK-US relationship? / Strait latest
Starmer’s successor / Reset on UK-US relationship? / Strait latest

Another British prime minister is on his way out the door. That's six in 10 years. Now, the UK is once again looking for a new leader. Will that mean…

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Iran “deal” / Winners and losers / Regional impact
Iran “deal” / Winners and losers / Regional impact

The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war.


The agreement extends the existing ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and…

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Hegseth blocks promotions / National Guard surge / Downed Apache
Hegseth blocks promotions / National Guard surge / Downed Apache

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is blocking some promotions at the Pentagon, and a “summer surge” of National Guard troops heads to Washington…

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Trump, Netanyahu at odds / Elusive Iran deal
Trump, Netanyahu at odds / Elusive Iran deal

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started the war with Iran together, but they have different ideas for how to end it.

Hos…

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