The Peace Deal and the Hit List
On this episode of The Briefing Room, we break down two major stories that reveal two very different uses of presidential power. First, we examine the Trump-backed U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework, what it actually accomplishes, what remains unresolved, and why the 60-day nuclear negotiation window could determine whether this is a real peace breakthrough or just a well-branded pause. Then we turn to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s claim that he and his wife are under Justice Department scrutiny tied to political retaliation, and what that accusation says about the growing atmosphere of…
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