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    GOP Senator: Trump's $1.8B Fund Described as “Galactic Blunder”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 46:43


    Questions rise on Trump losing control over the Senate. Plus, Iran is rebuilding faster than expected as Trump and Israel diverge on the war's future. Also, CNN gets ahold of the Democrat's infamous 2024 presidential election autopsy.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump $1.8B Fund to Compensate Allies Tests Legal Limits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 47:08


    January 6 officers are suing Donald Trump over his slush fund to pay rioters as the party sounds the alarm. Plus, Republicans are moving closer to blocking public money for Trump's big ballroom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Notches Another Revenge Win Against GOP Critic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 46:12


    The results are in from the revenge primaries. Plus, why the president rattles the Republican Senate by endorsing a challenger. Also, as the DOJ slush fund deal bans the IRS from investigating Trump and his family, the administration doesn't rule out paying rioters who assaulted cops.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump's DOJ Sets Up $1.8B Fund to Pay MAGA Allies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 45:33


    The president sets up a slush fund with taxpayer money to compensate his allies including the Capitol rioters. Plus, the separation of church and state disappears in the modern era.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Leaves China Short on Deliverables, Breakthroughs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 45:45


    As the pressure mounts so do the president's outbursts. How another week of war is weighing on Donald Trump. Plus, the administration is considering a slush fund paid for by Americans to compensate MAGA allies who were investigated by Biden's DOJ.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Xi Warns Trump, Draws Red Line Over Taiwan Fate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 44:41


    The president gets a red line warning from China as Donald Trump's predecessor defends the deal made to avoid a war with Iran. Plus, many of the talking heads who entertain conspiracies are shocked when Americans believe them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Arrives for Xi Meeting in China Amid Iran & Tariff Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 50:37


    The US-Israeli war with Iran and ensuing global energy crisis loom over Trump's visit to China. Trump is expected to encourage Xi Jinping to push Tehran, a Chinese ally, to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint vital to oil trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: “I Don't Think About Americans' Financial Situation” Amid War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 46:35


    Americans are broke and fed up as a damning new look shows an overwhelming majority are feeling financial pain and are blaming Donald Trump. Plus, an explosive new report undercuts Trump's war claims.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Supreme Court Lifts Block on GOP's Gerrymandered Map in Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 46:57


    Is Iran playing Donald Trump? The frustration builds as negotiations draw out. Plus, the Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate a district held by a Black Democrat as the map wars spread across America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Redrawn Maps by Dems

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 46:49


    Virginia deals a blow to Democrats retaliating against Donald Trump's redistricting moves in a consequential twist. Plus, is JD Vance losing his advantage to potentially become the next Republican presidential nominee to America's top diplomat?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    U.S. Launches Strikes, Iran Fires Missiles at Warships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 46:41


    The United States attacks Iran in what's being called retaliation. Is this a restart of the war? Plus, chaos erupts as Tennessee is the next state to gerrymander.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Source: Potential Short-Term Deal Would Agree to Resume Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 46:51


    Is the potential deal to end the war with Iran the same or worse than Obama's? Plus, the White House touts a statistic that is usually a warning sign for the fate of the economy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Generational Divide Over Trump's Iran War is Growing Wider

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 46:26


    The generation raised during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are getting louder against America's war in Iran. Plus, the president demands Republicans cancel elections to redraw their maps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Debating the Divide: America's Political and Economic Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 46:14


    Dive into the complexities of Trump's Iran War, rising CEO pays, and the economics behind it all. From troop withdrawals to CEO bonuses, we're covering it all with our dynamic panel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump & Defense Chief Claim Iran War Is Popular with Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 47:04


    As gas prices hit a new high in the third month of the war and polls hit new lows, the administration says the war is a popular one. Plus, while the FCC targets ABC after Jimmy Kimmel's joke, the president suggests to fire him or else.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hegseth, Lawmakers Spar Over Whether War is “Quagmire”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 46:46


    A war reckoning and a defense secretary turning partisan when confronted for answers on Capitol Hill. Plus, a Trump foe turns himself in. Do Americans approve of the latest stop on the president's retribution tour?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    DOJ: Comey's Post of Seashells Amounts to Threat on Trump's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 46:49


    The DOJ secures another indictment against Trump foe James Comey over his post that made waves. Plus, the FCC targets ABC with an extraordinary move after Jimmy Kimmel's joke infuriates the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Official: Suspect Described “Targeting” Trump in “His Manifesto”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 47:02


    A uniquely American scene devolves into a uniquely American aftermath with finger pointing intensifying after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump's Polls Spiral as More Question His Competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 46:43


    More Americans are questioning the president's mental acuity as his late night rants get more unhinged and his war gets more indefinite. Plus, the Trump administration is bringing back firing squads for federal executions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Refuses to Give Iran War Timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 47:01


    They accused Hunter Biden of profiting off the presidency and now Trump's son is doing a victory lap from it. Plus, instead of setting more deadlines or promising it will be over soon, Trump is suggesting the end of the Iran war is indefinite.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    U.S. Navy Secretary Ousted After Months of Tension with Hegseth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 46:37


    Pete Hegseth keeps replacing his military leadership in the middle of the war. Plus, the president baselessly declares Virginia's elections rigged as some Republicans are furious that he started the map battle in the first place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sources: Iran's Silence Sparked Trump to Extend Ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 46:54


    Donald Trump drops his deadline and extends the ceasefire without any apparent concessions from Iran. Plus, Virginia votes to potentially give Democrats four new seats in a fight the president began.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    WSJ: Aides Kept Trump Out of War Room Fearing His Impatience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 46:22


    From his rhetoric to new reporting that he was kept out of the room, is Donald Trump a hindrance to ending this war? Plus, when will Americans see $3 gas again?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Iran Dismisses Trump's Deal Claims as “Alternative Facts”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 46:21


    The president declares victory but is a potential deal with Iran costlier than the Obama deal? Plus, is the future of AI terrifying or lucrative?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Says $4 Gas Prices in U.S. Are “Not Very High”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 46:22


    Why the cost of America's war against Iran is taking its toll. Plus, the defense secretary compares Donald Trump to Jesus to attack scrutiny of the war. Also, more Democrats than ever vote against military funding for Israel.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Pope Intensifies Calls for Peace Amid Attacks from Trump, GOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 46:18


    A come to Jesus moment in American politics as Republicans lecture the pope while the microscope turns to MAGA's religion. Plus, Donald Trump is reportedly sending more troops to the Middle East.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Hints at U.S.-Iran Talks “In Two Days”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 46:50


    Donald Trump picks more fights including against a global ally as pressure mounts in the war. Plus, as the President's behavior gets more erratic more of MAGA turns on him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Official: U.S. Navy Has at Least 15 Ships That May Be Used in Blockade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 46:07


    Donald Trump's war takes a dangerous new turn. Plus, from blasphemous to the antichrist, backlash forces the President to delete a post likening himself to Jesus. Also, is the far-right nationalist movement dying around the world?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Posts New Warning for Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 46:42


    The president is on a warpath against his own base and anyone asking questions about the war as he tries to engineer a win and an exit from Iran. Plus, a look at whether Israel is helping or hurting America's efforts in the region. This as a majority of Americans now have a negative view of Israel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    White House Declares Victory as Ceasefire Details Remain Unclear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 42:15


    After the ceasefire, do the administration's claims match reality? Plus, Donald Trump sits down with NATO as he threatens to leave the alliance over the war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Suspends Iran Attacks; Backs Down on Threat of “Hell”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 46:31


    Donald Trump announces a two-week ceasefire ahead of his deadline to strike Iran's most vulnerable targets. Plus, the President threatens an entire civilization, rhetoric that sends a shock through the world about America's values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump's Deadline Looms as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 53:43


    The madman theory or a misunderstanding of the conflict? Less than 24 hours before Trump's deadline, the threats against Iran escalate. Plus, the President threatens to put a journalist behind bars.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NYT: U.S. Black Hawk Helicopter Hit by Iranian Ground Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 46:04


    The war in Iran is now even more of a challenge after a U.S. fighter jet is shot down. A look at what this says about Iran's capabilities and President Trump's timeline to get out. Plus, Pete Hegseth's big purge at the Pentagon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sources: Trump Frustrated with Bondi Over Epstein, Cases Against Enemies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 46:15


    What does Attorney General Pam Bondi being ousted mean for pending DOJ cases and Trump's retribution tour? Plus, a key bridge in Iran is targeted by the United States and Israeli militaries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: Core Objectives in Iran Are “Nearing Completion”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 91:14


    President Trump used familiar talking points in his first address to the nation on the Iran war, telling Americans the war is “nearing completion” and projected another two or three weeks of involvement. However, Trump signaled that the US is prepared to intensity its military response in the remaining time period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Markets Rally as Optimism Grows for End to Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 46:34


    After stocks surge on Wall Street the President says he's achieved the goal in Iran. Is this winning and what about the Strait of Hormuz? Also, a judge rules the White House ballroom construction has to stop.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cracks Deepen Within GOP, MAGA Over War With Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 46:23


    The war with Iran is a war of contradicting messages. Who is the United States negotiating with? Plus, it's week five in Iran and as troop deployments ramp up some on the right say it's time to wind things down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    DHS Funding Deal Collapses With Some TSA Lines 4+ Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 46:22


    No vote in the House for the deal the Senate reached and travelers have had it. Plus, with a fierce debate about sending ground troops to Iran, why did Secretary Rubio say that objectives can be achieved without ground troops?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Extends Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 46:37


    Conflicting messages from the White House as a deadline gets extended and the president downplays the war's economic toll. Plus, Trump declares an emergency and says he'll pay TSA agents. Should he have done it sooner in this shutdown standoff?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Polls: Most Americans Say Trump Made Wrong Decision On Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 46:31


    New polls show most Americans are largely against Donald Trump's war as the clocks tick on his deadline. Plus, the President once blasted Barack Obama for cash payments to Iran, now his administration is defending a $14 billion windfall to Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1,000 U.S. Soldiers From Army's 82nd Airborne To Deploy To Mideast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 46:40


    Donald Trump considers sending even more troops to the Middle East for a victory he's already declared. Plus, the president's approval drops to the lowest of this term as Democrats in Mar-a-Lago's district look to flip a seat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Confusion Erupts As Iran Denies Trump's Claim They're In Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 46:36


    A war on pause. Iran denies both calls and deals as Trump's sudden about face comes ahead of a bombing deadline. Plus, ICE enters the chaos inside America's airports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump, Who's Deploying More Troops, Says “We've Won” Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 46:10


    The president deploys thousands more to the Middle East as the US prepares for worst case scenarios with Iran. Plus, Bill Maher gets selected for the Mark Twain award but the White House says he's not getting it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Seeks Additional $200B From Congress For Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 47:01


    The escalation ladder continues after Israel strikes a major target. Is the president in danger of losing control and will the Pentagon's $200 billion request become a referendum on the war?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump Official Who Quit In Protest: Iran Posed No Imminent Threat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 46:39


    The intelligence official who quit in protest over Iran explains his claims. Plus, Donald Trump's justification for going to war is under scrutiny in the spotlight. Also, Trump's pick to replace Kristi Noem promises changes but one of his Republican colleagues isn't buying it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Top Intelligence Official Resigns In Protest Of Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 46:17


    A top Trump official quits in protest over the Iran war, suggesting the President was duped. Also, Trump asked for NATO's help, now he rejects their help after allies reject him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Germany Balks At Trump's Call For Help: “It's Not NATO's War”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 46:03


    Trump threatened them, tariffed them, and insisted he doesn't need them, but now Trump is calling on NATO allies to assist against Iran. Plus, from the price of oil to the price of battle, is the President underestimating the impact of this war?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump: U.S. Bombed “Iran's Crown Jewel” Of Oil Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 46:26


    In a major escalation, the United States strikes military targets on a key Iranian island and the President says American Navy ships will soon patrol the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the Pentagon makes claims that contradict what's happening on the ground.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    U.S. On Alert After Attack At Synagogue, Shooting At University

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 46:49


    The nation is on edge after an attack at a synagogue and a shooting at a university that is putting America on high alert for terror. Plus, the President brags about high oil prices while Iran's new leader purportedly threatens the US with an economic hit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 Dead, 38 Rescued From Oil Tankers Set Ablaze By Iran In Gulf

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 45:57


    The President declares victory in Iran as Epic Fury takes on a new label and some Republicans are eager for it to be over. Plus, America's own assessment suggests the US is behind the bombing of a school in Iran.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    WH: Trump Not Ruling Out Sending Ground Troops To Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 46:29


    The skepticism to Donald Trump's war grows louder as Iran is laying miles of mines in the world's most important waterway for oil in a massive escalation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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