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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Bessent unveils sanctions designed to cripple Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that the U.S. will impose punishing sanctions on countries and entities that do business with Iran — an attempt to bring the country to heel absent renewed military strikes. Why it matters: The move is aimed at ratcheting up pressure on the Iranian regime amid the current "no war, no deal" limbo. - U.S. officials say the expanded "secondary" sanctions are expected to be the main course of action against Iran until at least after the midterm elections, when a new military campaign could again be on the table. Yes, but: While Bessent has been conducting a PR buildup for the last 10 days over an "economic D-Day " against Iran, the reality is more complicated. - The U.S. already has…

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NYTIMES (Ana Swanson and Tony Romm) - Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds

President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.

What specific goods and at what rate has President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on starting January 1?
President Trump has vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel to 50 percent.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'It's ridiculous!': Red state farmers BLAST Trump admin's beef import plan

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Some Republican lawmakers are breaking with President Trump over his trade war. Trump announced he is imposing new tariffs on Canada, our largest trading partner. Also, farmers in red states are blasting the administration's beef import plan. Former Deputy Director of the White House National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti, Writer-at-large for The Bulwark Tim Miller and Princeton University Professor Eddie Glaude join Alicia Menendez to discuss.

What are red state farmers' reactions to the Trump administration's beef import plan?
Farmers in red states are blasting the administration's beef import plan, describing it as "ridiculous!".
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - LIVE: Treasury Secretary holds press conference after threatening "economic D-Day" for Iran

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Watch live as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference to outline the administration’s planned sanctions against Iran.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Stars and Stripes reporter SPEAKS OUT after being fired by Pentagon

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On Friday, three journalists from "Stars and Stripes" say they were abruptly fired by the Pentagon for "insubordination" following an interview with CBS News. Lara Korte, who was one of the journalists fired from Stars and Stripes, joins Peter Alexander to speak out.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Used the White House as a casino': Dem Sen. on report Trump made $15.5M on oil, gas stocks in 2026

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The New York Times reports that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are holding a secret meeting to find common ground. Meanwhile, a new analysis found Trump has made $15.5 million on oil and gas stocks this year. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joins Peter Alexander to share his thoughts.

How much money did Donald Trump reportedly make from oil and gas stocks in 2026?
A new analysis found that Trump has made $15.5 million on oil and gas stocks this year.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Jen Palmieri explains why Scott Colom could FLIP Mississippi's Senate seat BLUE

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Former White House Communications Director for President Obama, Jennifer Palmieri, joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest installment in her new 6 episode limited-series on YouTube, "Long Play: Winning the South." Jen gives Morning Joe viewers a preview of her latest episode focused on Mississippi, and her conversation with Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, Scott Colom.

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ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - 49ers owner pleads no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Ohio

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend in Ohio and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools

What charges did San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York plead no contest to following his arrest in Ohio?
Jed York pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges: disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Maggie Haberman on an empowered second-term Trump

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On Morning Joe, The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman, co-author of “REGIME CHANGE,” breaks down an emboldened, second-term President Donald Trump. She tells Joe the answer to the question of Trump’s motivations is: “often, because he can.” But, she says, the stakes are higher for some in his orbit — such as his children, or the children of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — who have profited from Trump’s presidency without the same protections.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Certainly was there when I was Secretary of Defense': Panetta CONFIRMS secret bunker under WH

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Today, the U.S. will announce an "economic D-Day" on Iran. Also, the Washington Post reports that a secret White House bunker undercuts President Trump's ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say. Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director under the Obama administration Leon Panetta joins Peter Alexander to provide his insight and expertise.

What report did the Washington Post release concerning the White House and President Trump's lawsuit?
The Washington Post reported that a secret White House bunker undercuts President Trump's ballroom lawsuit, according to ex-officials.
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What did Leon Panetta confirm regarding the White House?
Leon Panetta confirmed the existence of a secret bunker under the White House, stating that he "certainly was there" when he served as Secretary of Defense.
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