Primary fights heat up, DHS going broke, Trump takes U-turn on Iran: Join the live discussion
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Primary elections are heating up, DHS faces a funding crisis, and President Trump changed his Iran policy.
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Primary battles are intensifying in states like California and Michigan as the political season progresses. Simultaneously, the Department of Homeland Security faces a looming cash crunch, indicating potential funding challenges for the agency. President Trump has signaled a significant change in his administration's policy towards Iran. These developments occur amidst growing turbulence within the House of Representatives, marked by multiple recent resignations. The Hill is hosting a live discussion to cover these concurrent national issues.
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