Paul Rieckhoff, host of the “Independent Americans” podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., reflects on the 25 years since 9/11 and how the attacks shaped his decision to become a veteran activist.
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The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
01
Why diesel and crude prices are cascading through every corner of the economy. and why AI can’t fix your grocery bill
02
The president’s two bad options on Iran. capitulate or escalate materially — and why escalation is the more likely bet
03
Seven Republicans break ranks and vote for a war powers resolution. including hard conservatives, not soft ones
04
Andy Harris vs. Sam Graves in a Freedom Caucus shouting matc. Andy Harris vs. Sam Graves in a Freedom Caucus shouting match over suspending the federal gas tax
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