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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 42 MIN

Trump defends Pentagon’s request for additional $200 billion

from The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle · host MS NOW

Trump says he has no plans to commit ground forces to the War in Iran, as he defends the Pentagon’s latest request for an additional $200 billion. Then, The White House lifts sanctions on Iran’s oil exports. Plus, Democrats walk out of a briefing on the Epstein files after Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to commit to testifying under oath. Luke Broadwater, David Drucker, Nayyera Haq, Barry Ritzholtz, Ron Insana, Julie K. Brown, and McKay Coppins join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump says he has no plans to commit ground forces to the War in Iran, as he defends the Pentagon’s latest request for an additional $200 billion. Then, The White House lifts sanctions on Iran’s oil exports. Plus, Democrats walk out of a briefing on the Epstein files after Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to commit to testifying under oath. Luke Broadwater, David Drucker, Nayyera Haq, Barry Ritzholtz, Ron Insana, Julie K. Brown, and McKay Coppins join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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