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The defense secretary is more comfortable around influencers than with seasoned generals.

The ship has been out to sea for the longest stretch of time without a port call in modern history. Effects on physical and mental health are dire.

Todd Blanche confirmed that ICE spends $20 million on taser gloves.

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Danny and Derek unpack the week's global news, from Iran, Syria, and the DRC to Saudi Arabia, Russia, US-Canada trade, and deep-sea mining.

In this week's Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent explains why tort lawyers are our next, best regulatory hope. Plus, the other legend who died this week.

At home with ICE.

Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins seems determined to answer that question.

Losing candidates have prioritized the big tent and embraced their former rivals. Why can't the media and pundits get on board?

What are our country's real values? When money matters more than people, what does that reveal about the values we call "American"?