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With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran | CNN Politics

Shortly before President Donald Trump was flanked by the defense secretary, CIA director and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to talk about Iran on Monday, he had a softer sidekick. “I don’t think it gets much more hostile than Iran. They’re capable fighters,” Trump said from the South Portico balcony, a widely smiling Easter Bunny at his side. The White House Easter Egg Roll tradition has evolved with the times, weathering intense political polarization, world wars and even pandemics over its 146-year history. But on Monday, it became the site of multiple presidential gaggles with reporters — many about the war with Iran and Trump’s latest threat to destroy the country’s infrastructure. After addressing the crowd, Trump descended to the lawn, over which towered a large crane — a noticeable sign of his ballroom project, even if the usual hum of construction appeared to be paused for the day’s events. A chaotic scrum of children positioned for egg racing waited more than 10 minutes as Trump fielded questions from reporters and waiting cameras. The children clutched their wooden spoons with varying degrees of impatience as the president offered his insights on

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Deal or No Deal? Daniel Hoffman Discusses the Latest on Negotiations With Iran

Daniel Hoffman, former CIA Station Chief and Fox News Contributor, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on a possible deal in Iran. Hoffman discussed why we are likely “early” in the negotiating process, but why…

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Deal or No Deal? Daniel Hoffman Discusses the Latest on Negotiations With Iran

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US intel officials scramble to keep surveillance law running amid Iran war tensions | CNN Politics

With just days until a powerful surveillance law lapses, US national security officials are scrambling to prepare for potential blind spots in intelligence collection amid the US’ delicate ceasefire with Iran, current…

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With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran | CNN Politics

Shortly before President Donald Trump was flanked by the defense secretary, CIA director and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to talk about Iran on Monday, he had a softer sidekick. “I don’t think it gets much…

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Daniel Hoffman, former CIA Station Chief and Fox News Contributor, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on a possible deal in Iran. Hoffman discussed why we are likely “early” in the negotiating process, but why…

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With just days until a powerful surveillance law lapses, US national security officials are scrambling to prepare for potential blind spots in intelligence collection amid the US’ delicate ceasefire with Iran, current and former…

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John Brennan says president who made volatile remarks about destroying Iranian civilization ‘is clearly unhinged’ The former Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan has added his name to growing calls for the president to be…

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