In part one of Red Eye Radio Gary McNamara and Eric Harley , the lengthy gender rules for picking the new DNC chair; The media implies Elon Musk has the authority to make federal cuts when he is only an advisor to the administration. The first blink came from Trump in tariff war; Both sides tried to save face. The history of income tax and tariffs; Trump criticizes media and those who don't support tariffs; Senator Susan Collins supports Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence; Former President Joe Biden signs with a talent agency.

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