About this episode

The episode discusses a fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Maine, President Trump's proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and skepticism surrounding Mitch McConnell's recovery photo.

Homeland Security says the ICE officer who fatally shot a man in Maine was" fearing for public safety." So, what happened in the moments right before the gunfire? ... President Trump offers to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How exactly would that work? ... Senator Mitch McConnell posts a recovery picture, but many are skeptical it's real. What's a guy got to do to prove he's alive in the age of AI?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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