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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Today, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton testify in their respective confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill; Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops less than one day after DHS suspended the practice; Donald threatens to destroy bridges and civilian power plants in Iran; ICE admits it has a trove of documents about being stationed at polling places; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Adam Klasfeld
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Stories
ICE reverses, admits it may have trove of documents on agents at polling places | Democracy Docket

Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy | NBC News

AG nominee Blanche told top Democrat he ‘made a mistake’ with $1.8B anti-weaponization fund | Courthouse News Service

Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks | BBC News


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