Friday, August 13, 2021

Friday, August 13, 2021

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US 'Dominating, Accelerating' War Against Iran

Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine says the US will start striking deeper into Iranian territory, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US is "dominating" the war but says there's no finish line in sight. Our coverage begins with CNN's Clarissa Ward live from Erbi ...  Show more

Trump Contradicts Rubio on Iran Attack

Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which Trump said he "might have forced" Israel's hand to strike Iran. That contradicts Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who earlier it was Israel's decision to attack ...  Show more

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