# Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party

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Podcast: [Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-power-politics-with-stephanie-ruhle-7904577)
Published: 2026-08-26T17:26:12+00:00
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August 26th, 2026, 9am: The President's pick for Senate in South Carolina secures a big primary win following a last-minute funding boost from the Trump's war chest. Then, Canada strikes back. Our northern neighbors are matching Trump's new tariffs dollar for dollar. Plus, we're remembering the life of music icon Dolly Parton and the legacy she leaves behind. Luke Broadwater, Mychael Schnell, Zach Stanton, Priya Sridhar, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Neil Irwin, Alani Bankhead, and Willie Geist join Money Power Politics.

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