Congress is back in session on Monday. Rep. Jason Crow says House Republicans need to move away from “woke culture war agendas” and instead focus on passing bills that directly impact national security issues.

Russia prefers Iran “stir the pot in the Middle East,” Former Department of Defense chief of staff Jeremy Bash says it takes attention away from Russia’s invasion as legislation to support Ukraine stalls in Congress.

Will Prime Minister Netanyahu heed President Biden's advice not to retaliate against Iran? Sen. Tim Kaine remains 'slightly optimistic,' but says it is still an immediate concern.

Donald Trump will become the first ever U.S. President to stand criminal trial tomorrow and he's still attacking witnesses. Tim O'Brien shares why his attacks will allow the prosecution to “filet” Trump in the hush money trial.

Congress will shift its schedule this week to take up legislation to support Israel and 'hold Iran accountable.' Rep. Gregory Meeks says there is only 'one bill' that should pass for that to happen.

Lt. General Steph Twitty breaks down the stakes of Iran’s assault on Israel and why he believes the focus should now turn back on Gaza.

NBC News reports that during last night’s call between President Biden Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Biden said the U.S. will not participate in offensive operations against Iran. Andrea Mitchell unpacks the latest reporting.

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“Stop telling Latina women what to do.' Nanette D. Barragán pushes back against recent calls for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire from the Supreme Court.

‘It’s not going to happen.” Michael Cohen believes Trump will not be taking the stand in his criminal hush money case despite his latest comments saying he would.

Ahead of Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Michael Cohen reveals people should be prepared to be surprised, but he does not want to risk hindering the prosecution’s case by giving details of what will be uncovered.

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld a law passed in 1864 that makes abortion a felony punishable by two to five years in prison. Eva Burch calls out Republicans in the state for being the “most irresponsible lawmakers” for this ruling.

Republicans like John Bolton are looking to elevate third-party candidates, but is this helping or hurting democracy? Michael Steele, Symone D. Sanders Townsend and @AliciaMenedez weigh in on why considering both Biden and Trump are unfit for the presidency is dangerous.

House Speaker Johnson and Former President Trump met to discuss measures focused on preventing noncitizens from voting, which is a practice that is already illegal. Joe Walsh unpacks why this move is Trump’s latest attempt to “scare the hell out of his supporters.”

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