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Welcome to our VIP feature for Hot Air as well as a members-only show in the Hughniverse! Duane Patterson and I now are doing a Week in Review show for Friday evenings, exclusive to members on both platforms. Duane has been the Generalissimo behind the Hugh Hewitt Show for more than two decades, and we have partnered on weekly commentary since 2007.
What stories topped your priority lists this week? First, Duane gives us some big news about the future of Duane's World and the Hughniverse, and it's good news indeed! I'll avoid the spoiler, but you'll find out soon enough at the beginning of the episode.
From there, we start off by reviewing the end of the Senate battle over ICE. Donald Trump cut the legs out from under Chuck Schumer and his latest shutdown, while getting ICE into airports and into positive interactions with American travelers. House Republicans later attempted to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, but Mike Johnson has a few tricks up his sleeve. Stay tuned.
Next, we turn our attention to the latest in the war with Iran. What's behind Trump's 10-day extension on the Strait of Hormuz ultimatum? We catch up to developments, including reports of infantry deployments to the theater and the Iranians' attempts to stop China's shipping through the strait. The rest of the war continues while negotiations may or may not be taking place. Duane and I agree that the likely party in these talks is Iranian parliament leader Ghalibaf, but can he actually cut a deal – and survive it?
Be sure to watch it all, and extend the conversation in the comments!
