Democrats are struggling to rally behind a single contender in California’s high‑stakes gubernatorial race. Meanwhile, how long will President Trump tolerate tensions with Iran before taking further action?

Plus, are Republicans preparing for the possibility of a blue wave in the upcoming midterm elections?

The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.”

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