D.C. Debrief

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and QuickStart podcast host Dan Andros react to the reported ousting of former Rep. Mike Waltz as President Trump's National Security Advisor. Also, a recap of Trump's First 100 days, the White House's messaging on the economy and a pro-Trump Drudge Report at WH.gov!

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to discuss the latest developments on the war in Ukraine and the difficulty President Trump is having getting a peace deal done. Also, what is the White House's media strategy in the wake of President Trump agreeing to an interview with SignalGate reporter Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic? And the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, Dick Durbin, announces he's not running for re-election, as tensions rise inside the DNC. Who is the party's leader in the clubhouse, right now, for the party's nomination for 2028?

On this week's episode, host John Stolnis is joined by the host of the CBN QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss the political wrangling over Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Is the Trump administration correct in asking him to stay in an El Salvadorian jail or should he be back in the U.S.? Just who is Abrego Garcia, anyway? Also, Harvard loses $2 billion in federal grants after defying the President, what does this mean for other colleges and universities moving forward? And the Trump administration reportedly told Israel not to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities as they work towards a negotiated deal to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

On this edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss the 90-day pause of his Liberation Day tariffs on everyone but China. Was the President forced by the markets to pull back, or was this another chapter in his Art of the Deal? Also, how will China respond? And, the President is asking the Justice Department to investigate two members-turned-critics of his first administration. Are his actions justified or is it, as Democrats suggest, an authoritarian use of his executive power?

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to break down the sweeping new set of tariffs on imported goods announced by President Trump on Wednesday. Will they reshape the American economy for the better, or damage the economy in profound ways? Also, did Democratic Senator Cory Booker just announce a run for president in 2028? And why Elon Musk's days in DC may soon be over.

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by Dan Andros, the host of the CBN podcast Quick Start, to discuss and analyze the fallout from the Signal chat debacle, whether this is the year President Trump attacks Iran, and eye-opening protests by Palestinians in Gaza against Hamas.

On this edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast Quick Start, Dan Andros, to discuss the ongoing battle for power between the Trump administration and a number of federal judges out to challenge his authority in a number of different areas. Also, is DOGE Constitutional? And what does the Trump administration plan to do with the Department of Education?

On this edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss... The possibility of a government shutdown, who's to blame? Trump's handling of the economy and worries of a recession Birthright citizenship and the Supreme Court Court orders the reinstallation of fired federal workers

This week, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David and Dan Andros, host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, chat about the Democrats' reaction to President Trump's speech at a joint session of Congress last Tuesday, the back-and-forth over tariffs with Canada and Mexico, and stronger comments against Russian missile attacks against Ukraine.

On this special edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, CBN's Dan Andros, White House Correspondent Kelly Wright and Chief Political Analyst David Brody break down the Oval Office confrontation heard 'round the world between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodomir Zelenskyy on Friday.

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections and Dan Andros, host of CBN's Quick Start podcast. President Trump and the White House spent this week re-casting blame for starting the Ukraine War, what does it mean for future peace talks? Also, is the Trump administration ignoring inflation at their own peril, and what do we make of the President's first full month in office?

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and CBN's host of the QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the Trump administration's plans for ending the war in Ukraine, the President's eye-opening comments about "owning" Gaza, and Elon Musk's attempts to defend what his DOGE cohorts are doing to reduce the size of the federal government.

On this week's episode of Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast Dan Andros, discussing the politics of the deadly plane collision that took place on Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport. Was President Trump right to turn his attention to DEI policies in the FAA and other areas of aviation? Also, how Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., and Kash Patel held up to withering questioning by Democratic senators and why Gabbard's nomination appears most in jeopardy.

This week, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss President Trump's first few days in office, the slew of executive orders issued by the President, and specifically the pardons and commutations handed down to all January 6th defendants as well as his executive orders on immigration and birthright citizenship. Will they hold up under legal and constitutional scrutiny?

This week on Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast. Dan Andros, to discuss the Israeli-Hamas peace deal brokered by the Biden administration and President-Elect Trump's middle east negotiators. How did the two adversaries work together, and is this a good deal? If so, for whom? Also, the latest on the nomination hearings of Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi, and future hearings coming for RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard.

Host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss why it's important to have constructive political discussions surrounding the tragic Los Angeles wildfires, reflect on interaction between former President Barack Obama and President-Elect Donald Trump, and Meta's decision to do away with fact checkers and switch to community notes. What will it mean for freedom of speech on social media?

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-up, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, preview the start of a brand new Congress on Friday, House Republicans seemingly re-enacting a Groundhog Day scenario with the House Speaker gavel, and a growing rift inside MAGA over foreign worker visas between Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer.

On the latest episode of the Campaign Catch-Up, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to provide a temperature check on the potential nominations of Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and RFK Jr. for various positions in President-Elect Donald Trump's eventual Cabinet. Who's trending in which direction as we enter the week before Christmas?

On this week's Campaign Catch-Up, host John Stolnis, CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and QuickStart podcast host Dan Andros discuss Pete Hegseth's chances of convincing enough Republican senators to support him for Defense Secretary. Also, what President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter means for the future of the Democrats, the pardon process and his legacy.

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, powered by CBN News, host John Stolnis is joined by Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of the QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to analyze Matt Gaetz' decision to step aside as Donald Trump's potential nominee for attorney general. What does this mean for Trump's other controversial selections? Also, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduces a bill aiming to prevent transgender members of Congress from using bathrooms that do not correspond to their sex at birth. And the Trump Dance is catching fire across the sports world. Does it carry any significance?

CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis to analyze the reaction to President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, with thoughts on Matt Gaetz, Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard and others, as well as what Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say they are going to do to make the federal government more efficient. Also, a discussion on the importance of a peaceful transfer of power between administrations.

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-up, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to break down where things stand on Election Eve! Kamala Harris is prioritizing Pennsylvania on the campaign's final day while former President Trump hits three of the battleground states, they examine some last minute polling data and talk about what needs to happen for each candidate to win on Tuesday.

CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros and DC Debrief host John Stolnis recap a busy last few days where garbage has suddenly become the main talking point in the Trump and Harris campaigns. Will comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's "island of garbage" comments hurt Trump with voters, or did President Biden cancel that out by calling certain Trump supporters "garbage" in an interview this week? With a handful of days left until Election Day, we'll soon see! Also, how the gender gap will likely decide the election, battleground state early turnout numbers, and how concerned should we be about election fraud in the final days?

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to the Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend and discuss which voters out there remain undecided, which ones could turn the tide of the election, and preview Kamala Harris' closing arguments speech Tuesday on the National Mall.

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis break down the state of the race, battleground polling and Kamala Harris' inability to define herself and make a push in the polls with just over a week until Election Day.

On the latest episode of the Campaign Catch-Up, hosts Dan Andros and John Stolnis look ahead at the final two weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, the razor-thin margin between the candidates in the battleground states and what Trump and Harris will be trying to do to move the needle in their direction over the final 14 days of campaigning.

On the latest Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis take a look at how each campaign and candidate has responded to the hurricane response and why Vice President Harris appears to be at a political disadvantage. Also, are Democrats worried about Harris' internal polling and chances of winning?

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis discuss a Kamala Harris media blitz, what affects Hurricanes Helene and Milton are having/will have on the presidential campaign, and famed journalist/author Bob Woodward's latest political book getting ready to launch an October surprise into the stretch drive of the 2024 campaign.

On the latest Campaign Catch-Up, CBN's Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump's belief Trump will win in a blowout on election night. Also, a preview of the vice presidential debate between Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz and efforts by Republicans to soften Trump's image.

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis and Stu Burguiere, host of Stu Does America on YouTube to chat about some new polling numbers from NBC News, CBS News and the NY Times. Is the race trending in Kamala Harris' direction since the debate? Speaking of the presidential debates, it appears former President Donald Trump doesn't want to do another one. Is that a smart campaign strategy? And why is neither candidate talking all that much about their faith?

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and D.C. Debrief podcast host John Stolnis recap the week that was on the campaign trail, including the Teamsters deciding not to endorse either Trump or Harris for President, and what does the Federal Reserve's big rate cut mean for the campaign and their messaging on the economy? You can watch the latest Campaign Catch-Up on the CBN YouTube channel, right here!

On a new Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to another assassination attempt against former President Trump, this time at one of his golf resorts in Florida. Also, continuing fallout from the claims that some Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating their pets. Is the media overplaying this story? Is the Trump campaign handling the situation responsibly?

On the latest episode of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN Managing Editor Dan Andros, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis take the temperatures of the campaigns following Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia. Also, what should a debate moderator's role be? Is it their job to fact check and challenge participants? Call balls and strikes? And what's next for the two campaigns over the last 50+ days of the race?

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-up, part of the DC Debrief, CBN News podcast feed, CBN Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis are live from Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, to preview Tuesday night's debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. What can we expect from both candidates and what are the stakes for Tuesday night?

On the latest Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis go over some of the latest polling numbers that indicate a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the two candidates prepare for Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia. Also, did Harris' interview with CNN move the needle, and who is responsible for ads placed throughout the city of Philadelphia seemingly indicating the NFL's Eagles are officially endorsing Harris for president.

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-up, CBN's Dan Andros is joined by CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Washington, DC Bureau Chief Dana Ritter for the latest news from the campaign trail, including RFK Jr.'s official endorsement of Donald Trump, former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joining in, and Trump's status with evangelicals to whom the abortion issue is their top priority.

On Episode 61 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps this week's Democratic National Convention, with thoughts from CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros and Chief Political Analyst David Brody, and reporting from Jenna Browder, Caitlin Burke, John Jessup. Also, Trump and Vance provided counter-programming, Iran is meddling in US elections, and House Republicans release their impeachment report on Joe Biden.

On the latest episode of Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Director Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the DC Debrief podcast John Stolnis preview the Democratic National Convention, talk about the Evangelicals for Harris efforts, what Trump and Vance are doing on the campaign trail this week, and lots more!

On Episode 60 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to preview next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as well as his story on a new group called Evangelicals for Harris. Who are they and what is their goal? Also, Donald Trump spends the week talking about the economy and attacking Vice President Harris, Medicare negotiates lower drug prices, and lots more!

On this week's edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Digital Editor Dan Andros is joined by Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the D.C. Debrief podcast John Stolnis to recap the week that was in the presidential campaign, including the vibes surrounding the Harris/Walz campaign, Donald Trump's absence from the campaign trail last week and this week, and recent trends showing Trump losing ground to Harris in important swing states.

On Episode 59 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis talks to University of Minnesota Political Science Professor Dan Myers to learn more about the background of Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Also on the Debrief this week: Trump holds a news conference at Mar-a-Lago The US government wins an anti-trust case against Google Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch speaks The Squad is losing a member

On the latest Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by CBN's Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the DC Debrief podcast John Stolnis to discuss the potential VP picks for Kamala Harris. Also, how do both campaigns handle an economy that could be about to tailspin, and did RFK Jr. really dump a bear cub in Central Park 10 years ago? Yep, he did!

On Episode 58 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with Lukas Wolf, Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Bath, on a new study that proposes Americans are not as polarized as we may think we are. Also on the Debrief this week: Supreme Court Reform proposal Donald Trump's controversial comments to black journalists Hearings on the Trump assassination attempt and dire national security warnings Israel latest The demise of Project 2025 Kids online safety bill passes the Senate To read Lukas Wolf's study, click here!

In this week's recap of the top stories in Washington, host John Stolnis speaks with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections about the seismic shift that occurred in the 2024 presidential election over the past week. Also, John dives into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's busy week in the nation's capitol, the latest on the FBI's investigation into the shooter who tried to assassinate President Donald Trump two weeks ago, and the resignation of the director of the Secret Service.

On Episode 56 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by The Hill Senior Editor Jesse Byrnes to analyze the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee. Also this week: How much did Donald Trump moderate his tone and message? Will President Biden drop out this weekend? Biden wants major changes to the Supreme Court Senator Menendez found guilty Secret Service under lots of heat Please rate, review and subscribe to the DC Debrief on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever it is you get your podcasts!

This week, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis analyze former President Trump's selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate on the first day of the Republican National Convention. Also, will Trump and President Biden, as well as their supporters, cool down the rhetoric as the summer rolls along in the wake of the assassination attempt on Trump last weekend? And Trump's classified documents case has been thrown out by the judge overseeing the case. What does it mean?

On Episode 55 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis takes a deep dive into the two main political stories of the week -- President Biden's imperiled status as the Democratic nominee for president. Will he step aside or won't he? And the Supreme Court rules presidents do have some expectations for immunity while in office, but with a lot left undecided. What does it all mean for democracy and the rule of law? CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Cedarville University political and legal expert Brad Jacobs react.

On this week's edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, host Dan Andros, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to President Biden's performance in the first presidential debate, and the likelihood he remains the Democratic nominee this November.

On the Campaign Catch-up, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Washington Bureau Chief Dana Ritter to preview this week's CNN presidential debate. What does each candidate need to do to win? What do they need to avoid doing? How will Donald Trump handle the abortion issue, and will President Biden be able to exceed expectations? John and Dana break down all angles and predict who Trump's VP pick is going to be, on this week's debate on this edition of the Campaign Catch-up. WATCH the Campaign Catch-up at our CBN News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtpvN30vHm8

On Episode 54 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with Jeff Asher, criminal data analyst and Co-Founder of AH Datalytics about recent crime figures released by the FBI showing a big drop in crime in the first quarter of this year. Are those numbers to be believed? Also on the pod this week: Boeing's CEO grilled on Capitol Hill MAGA civil war and the Virginia House primaries Biden immigration orders 1st presidential debate details and preparations White House angrily responds to video by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu China helping Russia in Ukraine? Social media surgeon general warning label Deficit numbers released by the CBO Alito flag controversy continues Senate approves nuclear power plant funding All that on this week's edition of the D.C. Debrief.

On Episode 53 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with CBN News Senior International Correspondent Gary Lane about how China is trying to secure a monopoly on all the food being produced and shipped out of Africa, and what that means for American consumers. Also, the Supreme Court makes a ruling on the so-called abortion drug mfipristone, Donald Trump meets with Republicans on Capitol Hill, Congress holds AG Merrick Garland in contempt and lots more! The D.C. Debrief is the very best place to find a weekly recap of the biggest stories in Washington, DC, supplemented by original reporting from CBN News' cadre of outstanding journalists. I'll tell you what happened, I'll tell you who said what, you decide what to do with it. Download and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts!