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Matt Robison and Matt Wylie discuss the recent political developments affecting Democrats and Republicans, including Trump's actions and the Senate race landscape.

Trump declares the Iran ceasefire "over" as the Pentagon runs out of money. Mitch McConnell hasn't been seen in weeks, and Kentucky's governor wants proof of life. Republicans in Congress accidentally funded Planned Parenthood. And in this week's Battlefield segment, the Senate map just got a lot bigger for Democrats — six competitive races, Trump down 30 points with independents, and a new nominee about to replace Graham Platner in Maine.Matt Robison (former Democratic Hill staffer) and Matt Wylie (Republican strategist) break down the week's biggest political stories — no both-sides false balance, just two operatives who've actually worked the machine telling you what insiders are really thinking.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Cold open00:01 – Back at war: Trump declares the Iran ceasefire "over"00:04 – Is Mitch McConnell alive? Plus, the Pentagon is out of money00:07 – Republicans accidentally fund Planned Parenthood00:10 – Trump's price theater: Freedom Fuel gas stations and the beef price squeeze00:14 – DOJ threatens election officials over noncitizen voting00:15 – The Battlefield: this week's midterm dashboard00:16 – Graham Platner drops out in Maine00:18 – DOJ sends…

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