Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot limits; Pentagon flags munitions shortfall
Summary
This episode covers the Supreme Court's 7-2 decision blocking new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of midterms, alongside Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate after a hospital stay. It also details a Pentagon report revealing $22 billion in munitions spent in the Iran war, causing strategic inventory shortfalls. The show addresses President Trump's dismissal of AI safety concerns, Donald Trump Jr.'s confirmation that a Russian oligarch helped fund his wedding, and the death of legendary costume designer Bob Mackie.
Topics discussed
Intro: Supreme Court, McConnell, and Pentagon Report
Supreme Court blocks mail-in voting restrictions
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after hospitalization
Trump dismisses AI safety concerns; industry leaders warn
Pentagon report reveals munitions shortages after Iran war
Trump Jr. wedding funded by Russian oligarch
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies at 87
Outro and show credits
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