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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 34 MIN

The Weekly: Iran War Escalates, Trump Clashes with Pope Leo XIV, and Congress Extends FISA Surveillance Powers

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The war with Iran intensifies as U.S. operations continue and tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of broader escalation. At the same time, a rare and escalating clash unfolds between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the conflict, highlighting a deep divide between Washington and the Vatican. Back on Capitol Hill, lawmakers move to extend key surveillance authorities under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, reigniting debate over national security and Americans’ privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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