Rep. Jamie Raskin on fighter jet downed over Iran, Bondi's firing and more

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April 3, 2026
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Iranian forces shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet; one pilot was rescued and search efforts continue for the second.

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Iranian forces shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet on Friday, with U.S. military personnel rescuing one of the two crew members while search efforts continue for the second pilot. The incident marks an escalation in direct military confrontation between U.S. and Iranian forces. Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, appeared on "The Takeout" to discuss the downing alongside other pressing issues, including references to personnel changes in the Trump administration. The loss of the aircraft and ongoing search-and-rescue operation underscores heightened tensions in a volatile region where U.S. military operations have faced increased Iranian resistance.

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U.S. military personnel rescued one of the two crew members; search efforts are ongoing for the second pilot.

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