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The episode covers a series of breaking news developments: President Trump’s announcement of 'Project Freedom' to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran; Alabama lawmakers redrawing congressional maps following a Supreme Court decision weakenin

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