Blanche Rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', Iran Strikes Off, Midwest Primaries
This episode of NPR's Up First covers three major political developments: President Trump backing off planned strikes on Iran amid diplomatic overtures, Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche rescinding a controversial $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies in a bid to secure Senate confirmati
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