Trust in government has declined rapidly in recent years, and the consequences of this collapse are everywhere. Donald Trump can't find it in himself to be transparent with the American people about the state of the war with Iran, or about much else. The panel discusses the state of the war and the lack of answers.
Clip: Why is the U.S. still fighting Iran?
Jul. 31, 2026 AT 9:38 p.m. EDT
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Clip: What the Fauci hearing says about where we are politically
Anthony Fauci returned to Capitol Hill this week for a Senate hearing and faced attacks from Republican lawmakers. The panel discusses Sen. Rand Paul's motivation for the hearing and Fauci's response.
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