"Trump was giving a little underhanded nod... hey, Russia, like you did last time, give me a hand in this campaign."

The House of Reps continues to block funding for Ukraine's military defense against Russian incursion as support for Russia's actions appears to grow amid Republicans and is actively encouraged by former president Donald Trump. Meanwhile, frustrations grow as the Biden administration continues failing to make any headway on influencing Israeli policy even as they provide funding to the military campaign in Gaza. Also discussing the latest on Trump's legal issues, Super Bowl LVIII, impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, and whether the tech and law has failed to keep up with demands for self-driving cars.

"Trump was giving a little underhanded nod... hey, Russia, like you did last time, give me a hand in this campaign."
The House of Reps continues to block funding for Ukraine's military defense against Russian incursion as support for Russia's actions appears to grow amid Republicans and is actively encouraged by former president Donald Trump. Meanwhile, frustrations grow as the Biden administration continues failing to make any headway on influencing Israeli policy even as they provide funding to the military campaign in Gaza. Also discussing the latest on Trump's legal issues, Super Bowl LVIII, impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, and whether the tech and law has failed to keep up with demands for self-driving cars.

Ed Blakely has served in different capacities under a succession of presidential administrations, has guided government policy on urban planning and is a widely cited academic. My name is Sean Britten, and each week, Ed and I have a chat about what's the latest news out of the United States, talking everything politics, planning and policy from sea to shining sea.
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