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DAYBOOK, all Eastern Time unless otherwise notedDONALD TRUMP
IRAN CONFLICTDefense executives head to the White House today to discuss weapons production, as the financial and material costs of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran rapidly balloon. JD VANCENo known public events at this writing. CONGRESS8:30am: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is the featured speaker at the latest installment of “Politics & Eggs” at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. JACKSON12:00pm: Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden attend a memorial service in Chicago for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. VIRGINIAEarly voting begins in Virginia for Democrats’ referendum asking voters to approve the path toward a new congressional map. Election Day for the special election is set for April 21, 2026. COURTSA federal judge in Washington hears arguments over the legality of new Department of Defense rules that require credentialed journalists to report only information previously authorized by the government — or risk losing their Pentagon press badges — in a case brought by The New York Times. ECONOMY8:30am: U.S. Employment, Hourly Wages, and Retail Sales reports due out. ESSENTIAL READINGDems aren’t sure whether to actually spend big to flip Texas (Politico) Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports ‘within days’ (Financial Times) US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture (BBC) “The Morning Meeting” topics:* Iran latest, including hearts and minds. * Noem fallout. * Markwayne Mullin Era. * Economy. * Reconciliation follies. * Are Tucker and Trump done? * Epstein coverage choices. * Texas Senate latest. * Newsom and Mamdani. * Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. 2WAY TODAY
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