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Brooks and Capehart on Trump struggling to contain economic fallout of Iran war

By William Brangham, Jonah Anderson

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the war in Iran stretching on for almost a month and President Trump struggling to contain the economic fallout.

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WATCH: Trump says 'we don't need' Strait of Hormuz after allies won't help U.S. escort ships

By Associated Press

Speaking with reporters as he departed the White House, Trump said “it would be nice” if the countries that rely on the Strait of Hormuz would get involved in helping to keep it open.

Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid

By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

Judges have twice reduced a felony charge against each officer to a misdemeanor, saying there wasn't a direct link between the false information in the warrant and Taylor's death. Prosecutors said after the second ruling that they had decided to…

White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

By Seung Min Kim, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

House Republican leaders swiftly endorsed the framework and said they're ready to work "across the aisle" to pass legislation, but doing so would be a heavy lift, requiring agreement with Democrats in the Senate as public divisions over AI run…

NYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

It's a tentative first step toward fulfilling a key campaign pledge to reduce the role of police in responding to mental health emergencies.

2 former FBI agents say they were fired over their roles in Trump 2020 election probe

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Two agents fired from the FBI last year said in a federal lawsuit Thursday that they were terminated “solely” because of their participation in an investigation into President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Swalwell sees attacks from left and right as California's race for governor heats up

By Michael R. Blood, Sophie Austin, Associated Press

There is finally a breakaway leader in California’s crowded race for governor, at least by one measure: Eric Swalwell is just about everyone’s favorite target.

WATCH: Trump presents Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to Navy football team, says Hegseth and Caine are in the Situation Room

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, weren't at the ceremony because they were in the White House Situation Room.

Ukraine's pressure grows as war in Iran deepens and Russia readies a new offensive

By Associated Press

Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro EU loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.