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The war is expanding, now bloodier and completely unpredictable. Plus, Russia is now helping Iran target US forces. Also, the America first president is rapidly morphing into an imperialist with a hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

As America’s war widens, the administration ditches the speak softly while touting the big stick. Plus, a secret gamble. The US seeks to trigger an uprising in Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Ben argues why Congress' worst decisions are made when they're on tight deadlines to keep the government funded. With multiple Republican members of Congress leaving to serve in the Trump administration, Speaker Mike Johnson will now have to manage an even narrower majority. In t ...  Show more

The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30. Although Republicans control Capitol Hill and the White House, they need at least seven Democrats in the Senate to join them to pass a spending package ...  Show more

Democrats continue to struggle with being an effective opposition party in a Washington under full Republican control. Ahead of a looming government shutdown, we hear from one lawmaker who thinks they’re “getting there.” Will voters buy it? Guest: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) ...  Show more

Congress is back from recess, with only a few weeks to avert a government shutdown. Lawmakers are split over budget priorities, including Medicaid and military spending. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to discuss the budget battle, the President's crime ...  Show more