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The Final Countdown to Primary Day, SCOTUS Ballroom Ruling & Middle East Power Shifts
The Final Countdown to Primary Day, SCOTUS Ballroom Ruling & Middle East Power Shifts
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Host Jeff Chidester kicks off the Morning Brief with a fast-paced rundown of the day’s top headlines.

With just one week remaining before voters head to the polls for the New Hampshire Primary, Jeff offers a quick pulse check on the state’s political landscape.

Turning to national news, he covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest decision regarding construction on the White House Ballroom.

Plus, a look at major international developments following reports of senior Iranian leadership attempting to flee the country amid mounting unrest.

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