Politico : Hegseth in the hot seat — With help from Eli Okun, Ali Bianco, Irie Sentner and Makayla Gray — Good Wednesday morning. This is Jack Blanchard, still chuckling at King Charles' real estate gag at the White House banquet last night. What do you mean, too soon? — In today's Playbook ... RELATED: Wall Street Journal : Trump Tells Aides to Prepare for Extended Blockade of Iran — The president prefers decisive victories, but none of the available options provides him with a swift exit from the conflict — President Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, U.S.…
