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Laubacher attacks Trump Iran war costs and military promotion blocks in CO-4 race

Aug 19, 2026

The MeidasTouch podcast interviews retired Rear Adm. Eileen Laubacher, Democratic candidate for Colorado's 4th district challenging Rep. Lauren Boebert. Segments cover Laubacher's military-to-politics transition, critique of the Iran war's costs and lack of end state, economic ripple effects on rural Colorado farms and hospitals, and alleged politicization of DoD promotions.

Source: MeidasTouch

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Sen. Rosen criticizes Hegseth over Iran war costs and ICE airport tactics

Jul 22, 2026

MS NOW interviewed Sen. Jackie Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, about dignified transfers of U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict. Rosen questioned the $37.5 billion war cost cited by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accused him of blocking promotions for Black and female soldiers, and criticized his temperament. The segment shifted to ICE operations, citing 65,000 people in detention and over 1,400 daily arrests, then detailed an incident at Harry Reid Airport and broader administration policies including immigration enforcement and the Middle East war. Rosen said she would not confirm DNI nominee Jay Clayton.

Source: MS NOW