# Rubio: Recent U.S. Strikes During Ceasefire Were "a Defensive Operation"

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Podcast: [The Arena with Kasie Hunt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-arena-with-kasie-hunt-7354686)
Published: 2026-05-06T00:33:00+00:00
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Secretary Rubio takes questions on the Iran war in the White House briefing room. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta weighs in. Senate Republicans eye $1 billion for security measures for President Trump's White House ballroom. Rep. Robert Garcia discusses the CA gubernatorial race ahead of tonight's CNN debate. Plus, elections in Indiana and Ohio tonight test the president's endorsement power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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