FULL SHOW: Iran strikes ‘US ship’ amid tensions
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, (IRGC) was observed firing a missile from a helicopter at a mock-up US aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz during a military exercise. Iran has been warning of retaliation against the US since the murder of General Qasem Soleimani in January. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof weighs in. US Attorney General William Barr is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Barr is being questioned on his handling of various legal issues, including the federal response to ongoing nationwide protests and his intervention in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. RT America’s Faran Fronczak gives us the story from outside of Congress. Officials from the US and Australia are holding an annual summit, where the conversation is expected to include plans for future military exercises in the South China Sea. The summit is taking place at the White House amid increasing tensions with Beijing. But will the two allies be able to get on the same page? RT America’s Rachel Blevins has the latest developments. Florida’s intensive care units at 49 hospitals have reportedly reached capacity, as health care workers plead with Gov. Ron De Santis to require a statewide mask mandate and more COVID-19 safety regulations. RT America’s John Huddy reports.