A "dark day for democracy" or a way to "right the wrongs" of the past?

Jenna takes you inside the White House Press Briefing room, where the Vice President focused on two major topics: Iran and a controversial DOJ settlement creating a $1.77 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. 

Vance says he can’t know if Iran will ultimately reach a deal and suggests it’s unclear what Iran wants.

Jenna provides some background on a new settlement t related to a lawsuit brought by President Trump over allegedly leaked tax returns. 

We discuss unanswered questions about how the new "Anti-Weaponization" fund will operate - who qualifies, how claims will be vetted and why critics argue this is "corruption in plainest sight."

00:00 Vance Takes Podium

00:53 Iran Talks Insight

02:53 Stalemate And Goals

04:42 DOJ Settlement Rewind

06:13 Anti Weaponization Fund

08:07 Senate Pushback Questions

11:29 Vance Defends Fund

14:35 Media Pattern Warning

16:37 Why Announce Now

18:52 Midterms Economy Question

21:23 Election Dynamics Ahead

22:14 Who Briefs Next Outro

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