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President Trump asked the Supreme Court to allow the administration to move forward with implementing a sweeping executive order aimed at mail voting that lower courts blocked in nearly two dozen states — setting up a major elections dispute at the high court months before the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal government says it will drop its subpoenas compelling New York Times reporters to testify about anonymous sources in a case that involved President Donald Trump’s claims about a Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says the US will “destroy one bridge or power plant” every time Iran targets a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran in turn will hit infrastructure and energy facilities across the region, an official told Iranian media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Hegseth, but the bill is likely much higher, experts have told CNN. He and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine testified before Congress to seek additional funding for the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US completed more strikes against Iran, US Central Command said late Monday, hours after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would pay for the deaths of three service members over the past few days. Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are illegally registered to vote – claims that the agency has quietly acknowledged aren’t fully vetted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump questions America’s election system during an ominous address to the nation. Plus, Epstein victims finally get their meeting with Todd Blanche as his nomination hangs in the balance. One survivor who was in the room joins to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In twin hearings Wednesday, two nominees integral to executing President Donald Trump’s agenda worked to convince senators that they were up to the task: Todd Blanche for attorney general, and Jay Clayton to lead the US Intelligence community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Trump really still obsessed with the 2020 election? Plus, ICE is now pausing traffic stops after two deadly shootings. How long will it really last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge on Monday said a controversial lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump against the IRS sought to “manipulate the judicial process” and that he acted in bad faith in bringing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices