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Some Trump critics are asking if the president is “wagging the dog,” stoking a conflict to distract from his own impeachment. But legendary journalist Sam Donaldson says he doesn’t think so. Paul Rieckhoff also joins the conversation and advocates for on-camera press briefings from the Pentagon and White House.
CNN: Sam Donaldson on ‘wag the dog’ claims
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
01
Why the Iran ceasefire is the worst ceasefire ever. regime intact, nukes unsecured, Strait of Hormuz still closed
02
Trump at Walter Reed for his own physical. and the 14 wounded troops he didn't visit
03
Memorial Day weekend strikes on an alleged drug boat under Southcom. unauthorized, unconstitutional, and Cuba may be next
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Pete Hegseth's culture-war speech at West Point and the $1.5. Pete Hegseth's culture-war speech at West Point and the $1.5 trillion budget request — with $500 billion earmarked for more war
