# Key 2026 Matchups Take Shape

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Podcast: [Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-power-politics-with-stephanie-ruhle-7904577)
Published: 2026-07-22T17:21:56+00:00
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July 22nd, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. The Trump administration has reportedly made a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. This as the U.S. launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night and Trump appears to be willing to escalate the conflict. What will Congress have to say? Plus, key 2026 matchups are starting to take shape, including in Arizona where Trump-backed election deniers won their bids for Governor and Secretary of State. And, Jay Clayton is one step closer to becoming Director of National Intelligence after a Senate committee advanced his nomination yesterday. Hayes Brown, David Rohde, Patrick Murphy, and Charlie Sykes join the Group Chat.

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