militarizing in powerful ways. you talked about the new aircraft carrier. one thing, everybody needs to understand is an aircraft carrier makes them an expeditionary force. it s no longer about defending the homeland. it s no longer about defending the south china sea. that makes them expeditionary force. they can project power to other part of the world. this is largest most sophisticated aircraft carrier in the world probably. but it will take them a long time to learn how to actually operate that. there is a lot to pick on. so much. we appreciate your details. we ll check back in with you. lieutenant general william boykin. thank you. thank you. dana: to republicans, flooding the airwaves ahead of the california primary next week. how are they hoping to gain an edge in a state that could decide the balance of power? plus, president trump on the campaign trail pushing the g.o.p. platform on