About this episode

This episode covers key news stories including Trump's holiday cash gifts, Iran's retaliation, and the New Hampshire primaries.

Wednesday, September 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.

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Host: The Washington Post

Topics covered

• politics
• elections
• international relations
• news briefing
• current events

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• New Hampshire primaries
• cash gifts
• September 9

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Places: Iran, New Hampshire

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