On Morning Joe, Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-CA, says there’s “no credibility” to recent attacks from the GOP that Democratic candidates are communists. He calls the Republican strategy “desperate,” saying: “they’re trying to latch on to anything” as an unpopular war in Iran drags on and the White House faces low approval ratings.
Iran’s parliament speaker and key negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a list of demands today in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He also called on the US to implement the “other terms” Washington committed to as part of the memorandum of understanding, which expired yesterday. US President Donald Trump posted an image on social media showing the Strait of Hormuz labeled as “New US Territory.” CNN's Betsy Kelin has the latest on Trump's new threat and CNN politics senior reporter Stephen Collinson says Iran will see the move as a "sign of Trump's frustration." Also, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis and former Rep. Francis Rooney (R-FL) share their takes. 0:00 Iran's parliament…
Bill de Blasio, former mayor of New York City, tells Morning Joe he’s “sick of the handwringing” within the Democratic Party over the success of candidates who identify with the Democratic Socialists of America. He condemns what he calls a "fear of change" within the party, defending progressive candidates, such as Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, who he says are running strong campaigns.
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.Open