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    DOJ Releases New Batch Of Heavily Redacted Epstein Docs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 47:14


    Thousands of new Epstein files are released and, as the President's name appears, the Justice Department blasts untrue and sensationalist claims. Plus, the Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Chicago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Turning Point Event Shows Deep Divide Within MAGA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 48:42


    Is the MAGA feud a sign of bigger problems ahead? Plus, the vice president spoke at Turning Point USA and didn't denounce any of it. Plus, the DOJ takes back some of what was released in the Epstein files.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump DOJ Releases Trove Of Heavily Redacted Epstein Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 46:41


    They're the subject of scrutiny, conspiracy, and mystery. Now, Pam Bondi faces a midnight deadline to release all of the Epstein files. Plus, President Trump puts his name on the Kennedy Center despite legal questions about whether he can do that.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Addresses Nation Amid Unpopular Economy, Fractured GOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 46:28


    The President makes his case despite an unpopular economy, a fractured base, and an anxious republic. Plus, centrist Republicans buck their speaker as America's healthcare hangs in the balance. Also, Donald Trump takes his trolling to a brand new level.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump's Chief Of Staff Makes Stunning Remarks On Staff, Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 46:37


    A stunning interview from Donald Trump's gatekeeper. Trump's chief of staff says she's surrounded by a right wing zealot, a conspiracy theorist, and a president with the personality of an alcoholic. Also, as unemployment hits a four year high, JD Vance admits there's an affordability crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Attacks "Deranged" Rob Reiner After His Tragic Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 46:52


    How low can American leadership go? The President uses Rob Reiner's tragic murder to attack him politically. One conservative says the Reiner response shows why more of Trump's supporters are leaving him. But, a new report suggests he's not listening.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    RNC Chair Says GOP Facing “Certain Defeat” But Need Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 46:37


    Donald Trump's hand-picked RNC chair predicts doom is coming as new cracks emerge in the President's armor. Plus, new pictures from Jeffrey Epstein's estate shows his world was both secret and bipartisan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Indiana GOP Rejects Trump's Redistricting Map In Rebuke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 46:10


    The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Donald Trump's months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela In Major Escalation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 46:52


    President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US had taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move which risks inflaming tensions with that country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Grades His Unpopular Economy As An “A+++++”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 46:35


    The President hits the road to sell and unpopular economy and, just like rising prices, he's grading on a curve. Plus, Donald Trump calls for the deportation of a sitting congresswoman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump To Hit Road As More Americans Sour On His Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 46:07


    As more Americans say they are worse off financially this year, and they're paying more for groceries, Donald Trump turns on the gaslight. Plus, the President walks back the green light on releasing the video of the second strike.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Boat At Center Of “Double Tap” Strike Was Not Headed To U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 45:54


    The alleged pipe bomber says he believed the election conspiracy as the FBI's number two suggests he pushed conspiracies for cash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Dems After Seeing Video Of Second Strike: “Very Troubling”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 46:28


    Why images of an alleged war crime may be in the eye of the beholder. Plus, the retribution tour suffers another cancellation. A look at why a grand jury is rejecting Trump's thirst for revenge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Contradictions As Timeline Of Boat Strikes Gets Clearer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 46:18


    Closer scrutiny is starting to expose the administration's story as a watchdog says Pete Hegseth put troops in danger. Plus, after the President calls high costs a fake narrative, his money man now blames the electoral map.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    GOP Averts Disaster In District That Dems Made Competitive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 46:01


    Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth double down on their distancing from the double tap strike in an alleged drug boat. Plus, the President attacks an immigrant community over fraud and a foe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hegseth Shifts Responsibility For Double-Tap Strike On Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 46:15


    Damning new accusations about Donald Trump's boat bombings and who ordered the kills. Plus, while the President strikes alleged drug boats, he pardons one of the world's most notorious kingpins responsible for cocaine into America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Officials Say Guardsmen Were “Targeted” In DC Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 47:43


    Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot just blocks away from the White House and both are in critical condition. The suspect is in custody and a source tells CNN that he is not cooperating with investigators.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    FBI Seeks Interview With Democrats In Video Warning To Troops

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 46:47


    In a federal escalation, the FBI says they want to talk to the six who told the military to disobey illegal orders. Plus, a leaked chat reveals America's dealmaking between Russia and Ukraine with a war and a MAGA base in the balance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Judge Tosses Trump DOJ's Criminal Case Against Comey & James

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 47:06


    President Trump's revenge tour turns into a debacle as cases against two foes are outright dismissed. Plus, he's calling them the seditious six, and now Pete Hegseth threatens one of them for speaking out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Greene Resigning Amid Trump Feud: “I Refuse To Be A Battered Wife”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 47:30


    Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday that she will be resigning from office in January, stunning some in her own party after a shocking, monthslong political pivot that catapulted her from one of President Donald Trump's closest allies to one of his top antagonists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Floats Execution For Dems Who Say To Ignore Illegal Orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 46:22


    The president of the United States calls for the execution of several Democrats for telling troops to follow the law. Plus, the Coast Guard will reportedly no longer classify swastikas and nooses as hate symbols.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Signs Bill Directing DOJ To Release Epstein Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 47:11


    Signed, sealed, and delivered. But, when will we see all the Epstein files? There is growing concern about transparency and delays. Plus, a key economic report is delayed and Trump's approval numbers are dropping as Americans are fed up with high costs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Epstein Survivors Call On Trump To Sign Bill Into Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 45:40


    Unity on Capitol Hill as the House and the Senate overwhelmingly stand together on the most divisive of topics—the Epstein files. The public is one major step closer to knowing what secrets those files contain. Plus, a royal reception for the Saudi crown prince complete with revisionist history when it comes to murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Flips, Urges Republicans To Vote To Release Epstein Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 47:19


    On the eve of the Epstein vote, Donald Trump sees the writing on the wall and reverses his threats against Republicans. Plus, the MAGA civil war takes a new turn as the president defends Tucker Carlson for giving a holocaust denier a platform.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Tries Turning Epstein Spotlight From Him To Foes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 46:14


    As pressure mounts ahead of the vote to release the Epstein files, Donald Tump orders his Justice Department to turn the spotlight on his foes. Plus, despite featuring the issue on the campaign trail, the president calls Republicans who care about Epstein stupid.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    GOP Braces For Mass Defections On Epstein Vote After Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 45:48


    As more Epstein revelations surface, a shift emerges. A look at why Donald Trump is bracing for mass defections from his own party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Epstein Email Describes Trump As The “Dog That Hasn't Barked”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 54:26


    Disturbing new revelations about what Donald Trump knew in Jeffrey Epstein's own words. Plus, first they fired the messenger, now the White House says we'll never see last month's jobs report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    UK Suspends Intel Sharing With U.S. Over Trump's “Illegal” Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 46:21


    A chilling surprise as America's greatest ally stops sharing intelligence with the United States, fearful that Donald Trump is breaking the law. Plus, while his predecessor downplayed the problem, the President denies economic woes even exist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Dems Furious With Senators For “Betrayal” In Shutdown Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 48:02


    Fury and finger pointing after some Democrats break ranks to end the government shutdown without getting healthcare subsidies. Plus, one of Donald Trump's affordability ideas is being called economic genocide for Gen Z.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Senate Expected In Session Saturday, But Unlikely To Vote To Reopen Gov.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 46:31


    Shutdown frustration is sky high, SNAP recipients are on the edge, government workers don't have a paycheck. Are government lawmakers any closer to making a deal? Plus, prices are up, consumer confidence hits a three year low, layoffs are skyrocketing, but a defiant Donald Trump says the Democrat's affordability argument is a con job.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 U.S. Airports Cut Flights; WH Warns Of “Mass Chaos”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 46:22


    The Trump administration is shutting down 10% of flights across the country because of the shutdown. Plus, the fight inside the GOP over the Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes interview is far from over.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Democrats Win Across The U.S. In Sweeping Trump Rebuke

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 45:49


    The day after a blue wave, Trump weighs in. Plus, are Republicans willing to end the filibuster in the Senate to meet Trump's demands for the shutdown?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mikie Sherrill Speaks After Winning NJ Gov Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 47:45


    Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper anchor Election Day coverage as voters across the country head to the polls in the first major elections of President Trump's second term. We bring you all the latest exit polls, analysis, and up to date results.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Admin Will Only Pay Out Half Of Food Stamps This Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 46:15


    As the president goes Gatsby, his administration says Americans will only get half of their food stamps this month. Plus, after spending months accusing Joe Biden of not knowing who he pardoned, Trump says he knows nothing about his own pardon of the crypto convict who helped make Trump's empire richer again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Asks Court For Clarification On How To Fund Food Stamps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 44:56


    40 millions Americans are facing hunger with food stamps about to expire. Trump is shrugging it off as the Democrats' problem. As courts weigh in, Trump now says he'll fund it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Judge May Intervene And Force WH To Pay For Food Stamps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 45:04


    As the clock ticks, the President and Congress not may think 40 million Americans losing food stamps is an emergency but a judge does. Plus, Republicans escalate their rhetoric against Zohran Mamdani and tonight the New York frontrunner responds.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump & Xi Meet Face-to-Face In Middle Of Tense Tariff War

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 49:51


    The leaders of the world's biggest economies will have their first face-to-face in years. One that could have global consequences for President Trump and President  Xi. A good meeting could mean a deal on trade and a bad one could mean the cost on many goods could skyrocket.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Deadliest Day For Trump's Unchecked Boat Strike Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 45:13


    The US military conducted strikes against four more boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 14 people on board the vessels, with one survivor, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42M Americans On Verge Of losing Food Stamps Due To Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 45:28


    The shutdown is about to get desperately real as forty million Americans who rely on food stamps will soon be without them. Will this be an inflection point in the standoff? Plus, as MAGA insists there's a plan to get Donald Trump a third term, he's on board with it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Evidence Undercuts Candidate's Claims About Nazi-Linked Tattoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 45:31


    New evidence undercuts a Democratic candidate's claims that he didn't know that his tattoo was linked to the Nazis. Is this disqualifying? Plus, instead of tearing down the tariff wall with Canada, Donald Trump slaps barbed wire on top of it after a troll.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Pardons Crypto Convict, Who Helped Enrich Trump Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 44:56


    President Trump pardons a crypto king who helped enrich Donald Trump and his family. Plus, Gotham's race dives into the mud as Andrew Cuomo suggests Zohran Mamdani would cheer another attack on New York City.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Defends East Wing Demolition; Cost Cost Rises To $300

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 44:48


    An unexpected twist in the middle of one of the country's longest shutdowns—Donald Trump lectures American farmers while they accuse him of betrayal. Plus, is Trump's White House wrecking ball a makeover or a metaphor?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NYT: Trump Demands DOJ Pay Him $230M For Past Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 46:04


    President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he “could be” seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department as compensation for past investigations into him, though he professed to have little knowledge of the specifics and said he would give the money to charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Mocks Millions Of Americans Who Protested

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 45:19


    The President mocks millions of Americans with a filthy AI video. Plus, a court gives the administration a green light to send troops to Portland. Also, a tense face-to-face after Trump tells Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia's terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    GOP Turns Up Rhetoric Over Tomorrow's “No Kings” Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 45:46


    On the eve of nationwide protests unfit for a king, the rhetoric rises. One Democrat compares the GOP's villainizing of protesters to a segregationist. Plus, the President frees George Santos from prison and, apparently, the main reason is because he is a Republican.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Nemesis John Bolton Indicted After DOJ Chargers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 45:05


    Donald Trump's DOJ charges another nemesis and this one involves secrets, AOL, and his wife. Plus, a judge scolds the administration and is demanding answers on whether ICE is ignoring her orders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Vance Dismisses Racist GOP Texts, Plays Whataboutism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 75:49


    Hundreds of racist and hateful text messages from leaders of the Young Republicans include one that said quote "I love Hitler" and another that called Black people monkeys. Vice President JD Vance is dismissing the scandal as "what kids do". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    News Outlets Rebuke Hegseth's Rules Controlling Reporting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 44:57


    Media outlets rebuke Defense Secretary Hegseth's attempt to control them, including his former network. So, the Pentagon is kicking them out. Plus, the America first president continues to fire American workers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Declares End To Gaza War In Historic Ceasefire Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 45:19


    The last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, reuniting with their families in jubilant scenes as world leaders gathered in Egypt to discuss the future of Gaza and the next phases of the US-brokered ceasefire deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Lays Off 4,000+ Federal Workers Amid Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 45:23


    The shutdown gets real as the Trump administration starts to fire federal workers and tensions boil over between the supposed deal makers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Foe Letitia James Indicted After President's Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 45:27


    The retribution tour intensifies as the person who charged Donald Trump's business gets charged by his Justice Department after his order. Plus, the President's attempts to put troops on the streets of Chicago meets the court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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