Episode Details

The war with Iran intensifies as U.S. operations continue and tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of broader escalation. At the same time, a rare and escalating clash unfolds between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the conflict, highlighting a deep divide between Washington and the Vatican. Back on Capitol Hill, lawmakers move to extend key surveillance authorities under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, reigniting debate over national security and Americans’ privacy.

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