Topic: Memorandum Of Understanding

Pakistan's army chief is acting as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, facilitating talks in Tehran. Reports from BBC Persian suggest the discussions center on a memorandum of understanding for a 30 to 60-day ceasefire to negotiate the lifting of U.S. blockades and the release of frozen assets. Uncertainty remains regarding who is officially speaking for the Iranian government following recent leadership changes.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker met with Donald Trump to negotiate a trade deal aimed at reducing tariffs. The hosts characterize the agreement as a "memorandum of understanding" rather than a concrete deal, as it excludes cars and steel. Observations are made about the physical interactions between the two leaders during their Rose Garden appearance.

Donna Brazile appeared on CBS to clarify her claims about the DNC being "rigged," seemingly backpedaling by stating the primary was a "fair fight." She explained that while a memorandum of understanding gave the Clinton campaign control over staff and finances, Clinton also provided a "lifeline" to the debt-ridden party. The hosts describe her performance as "backpedaling of the highest order."

NBC's Andrea Mitchell discusses the "Memorandum of Understanding" signed between the Clintons and the Obama administration to prevent conflicts of interest. Mitchell acknowledges that the "firewall" between the State Department and the Foundation was not properly defined but maintains that no laws were broken. The hosts criticize Mitchell as an elitist apologist for the Clintons, noting her personal ties to the political establishment.

A heated exchange between a reporter and a State Department spokesperson reveals that the department did not independently review many private donations to the Clinton Foundation during Hillary Clinton's tenure. The discussion touches on the "Clinton Health Access Initiative" (CHAI) as a non-transparent entity. A comparison is drawn between the Foundation's donation structure and historical extortion methods used by the Japanese Yakuza.