US, Iran Weigh Truce Extension While Hormuz Still Shuttered | Balance of Power 04/15/2026
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On today's show, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut talks about the latest escalation of the Iran conflict and the need for Congress to obtain reliable information from the White House, and Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin discusses how the US can be more efficient in military spending as well as his support for an extension of FISA. (Source: Bloomberg)
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