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Forever War (Trump's Version)

Explore episode Jul 15, 2026
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The Ro Khanna Detention: IDF Sided With the Settlers

Forever War (Trump's Version) · Jul 15, 2026 News

Congressman Ro Khanna's convoy was blocked by two armed settlers near Zunada Village in the West Bank. When the IDF arrived, instead of dispersing the settlers, it sided with them and told Khanna's group they were in an illegal area. He was held for 75 minutes until a US embassy official intervened. Netanyahu later called the settlers 'juvenile delinquents.'

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Sponsor Block & Break: Helix Sleep + Pod Save the UK Promo

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Tommy and Ben both vouch for Helix mattresses — Ben specifies his model is the Dawn Luxe. The Helix read emphasizes the 120-night sleep trial and lifetime warranty. The Pod Save the UK promo features the UK hosts describing their irreverent, progressive politics show, humorously uncertain about who their boss is and whether it's Tommy, Favreau, or Lovett.

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