EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 10 MIN
Trump Backs SC Senate Candidate, Iran Ceasefire Hopes Rise & DOJ Reverses Lincoln Memorial Case
from The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker · host iHeartPodcasts
President Trump puts his political influence to the test as South Carolina's special Republican Senate primary enters its final stretch. With Trump's endorsed candidate facing a crowded field ahead of the August 11 primary, Jon Decker breaks down what to expect from the pivotal debate and why the race could head to a runoff. Plus, tensions in the Middle East ease—for now—as President Trump pauses planned military strikes against Iran following renewed diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Decker explains the latest ceasefire negotiations, the role of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and why some U.S. allies are pushing for diplomacy while others favor a tougher response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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President Trump puts his political influence to the test as South Carolina's special Republican Senate primary enters its final stretch. With Trump's endorsed candidate facing a crowded field ahead of the August 11 primary, Jon Decker breaks down what to expect from the pivotal debate and why the race could head to a runoff.
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