Trump Cabinet, DHS Funding, CPAC, Trump and Iran

The Senate reaches an agreement to open most of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump sets a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, then extends it twice. GOP faithful gather for CPAC conference over mixed approval of the Iran war.

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(0:00) Introduction
(02:20) Trump Cabinet
(06:22) DHS Funding
(10:18) CPAC, Trump and Iran

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