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The episode discusses U.S. military strikes on Iran, the withdrawal of Graham Platner from a Senate race, and a shooting involving ICE that has led to legal threats from Mexico.

The U.S. launches a series of strikes on Iran, as President Trump declares a ceasefire deal “over.” Maine Democrat Graham Platner drops out of a crucial Senate race. And a deadly ICE-involved shooting results in threats of legal action from Mexico.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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