Chris Whipple explains how JD Vance in 2016 quietly helped Clinton’s campaign: “I don't believe that Trump has any idea that JD Vance, his VP, once upon a time was going through back channels to elect Hillary Clinton.” Watch the full episode of Bulwark Takes at thebulwark.com.

Anne Applebaum and Tim Miller on Trump appearing to leave Saudi Arabia hanging against the Houthis despite the billions poured into the Trump family, and how that could reshape the Middle East: “That will change the way people think about the U.S. in the region forever.” Watch the full episode of The Bulwark Daily at TheBulwark.com

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Marco Rubio used to be Stephen Miller’s enemy. Now he’s Stephen Miller’s bitch. Jonathan Swan reveals to Tim Miller just how close they've become. Watch the full episode of The Bulwark Daily at TheBulwark.com

Will Saletan analyzes the Republican Midterm Convention and Republicans's fixation on the rise of communism: “They sat there while their own president gave the most communist speech ever given at a Republican convention, and they applauded it.” Watch the full episode of Bulwark Takes at thebulwark.com.

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol make the case for real AI regulation, including prison time when developers unleash dangerous systems they can’t control: “If these guys get out of control, we’re gonna hold them accountable.” Watch the full episode of The Bulwark Daily at TheBulwark.com

Tim Miller and Anne Applebaum on the U.S.-controlled system for selling Venezuelan oil and assets:

Adrian Carrasquillo on why Maria Elvira Salazar is attempting to distance herself from Trump on immigration: “Salazar is desperate…We all know Trump and Miller aren't gonna change less than 2 months before Election Day.” Keep up to date with the latest immigration news at thebulwark.com.

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