Kasia Klimasinska on Middle East peace deal and US politics (with Matt Miller)

Kasia Klimasinska reports conflicting statements from Trump and Netanyahu on Lebanon ceasefire, with Israel continuing attacks despite Trump's claims. Iran reviewing final offer for interim deal that Trump says could happen within a week. Also covers Trump administration signaling scrapping of $1.8B anti-weaponization fund, with Republicans demanding details on potential immunity for Trump family.

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Kasia Klimasinska on Middle East peace deal and US politics (with Matt Miller)

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Trump pushing for interim deal to open Strait of Hormuz, which would increase oil supply and potentially lower prices in the short term.

Notes conflicting messages: Trump says Israel agreed to stop fighting, Netanyahu says IDF will continue operating in southern Lebanon.

Matt Miller
Kasia Klimasinska

Trump wants interim deal with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz. He claimed Netanyahu agreed to stop attacking Hezbollah, but Israel says position unchanged and attacks continue. Iran reviewing final offer; Trump says deal could happen within a week.

Distinction between attacking Beirut (which Israel agreed not to do) and southern Lebanon where incursion continues.
Asks about Trump administration scrapping $1.8B anti-weaponization fund and potential immunity for Trump family.

Matt Miller
Kasia Klimasinska

Unclear if DOJ will grant Trump family immunity from prosecution. Republicans on Hill demanding details, threatening to hold up legislation until they see terms.

Not just Democrats criticizing deal between DOJ and IRS, but also Republicans.
Asks about today's primaries.

Matt Miller
Kasia Klimasinska

Big primary night in New Jersey and California. Crypto industry spending heavily to support pro-innovation candidates. Democrats looking to gain control of House and Senate, targeting Iowa where they may pick up 3-4 seats.

Iowa is a state Trump won, full of white rural voters that typically vote Republican.

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