The David Pakman Show

-- On the Show: -- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett attempts to reframe a missed growth forecast as an economic boom during a Fox interview -- Elaine Chao appears in identical clothing across two separate photographs released weeks apart following Mitch McConnell's absence -- New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman claims without evidence that Democrats plan to steal the upcoming midterm elections -- Republican officials fear potential Democratic midterm victories could trigger congressional investigations into White House misconduct -- Fox News hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump's signature tax legislation suffers from low public approval and poor messaging -- Federal employment data shows American manufacturing lost thousands of jobs despite Trump's campaign promises -- On the Bonus Show: About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, Spain in 24 hours, Republicans are far more willing to excuse scandals than Democrats, Elon Musk plans to spend $120 million on the midterms this year, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Hilary Shae, a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with 12 years of experience, joins us to discuss analyzes Donald Trump's communication decline -- Republican lawmakers berate Dr. Anthony Fauci in Congress by shouting obscenities and claiming he lacks Fifth Amendment rights -- Tommy Tuberville accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of killing millions while Peter Navarro claims the doctor blocked hydroxychloroquine -- Senator Ron Johnson claims during a hearing that vaccine injuries cause mass suicide and labels the shots experimental gene therapy -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari calls to investigate Barron Trump over alleged ties to Andrew Tate while autism rumors recall past legal threats -- Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh rejects Trump's demands for rate cuts by keeping interest rates unchanged due to elevated inflation -- White House aides usher journalists out of the Oval Office after Trump compares grass to humans and attacks windmills -- On the Bonus Show: Todd Blanche's confirmation is in doubt, Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over a law banning "nudification" technology, a US government map of Africa mislabels every country, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump fails to fulfill his core campaign promise as even conservative outlets report grocery costs hitting fifty-year highs -- Alex Jones turns on Donald Trump by demanding his removal from office over the expanding military conflict in Iran -- Donald Trump gives a rambling television interview where he falsely claims credit for stopping global wars and threatens Iran's infrastructure -- Donald Trump appears exhausted at Lindsey Graham's funeral while contradicting narratives about Graham's legacy -- Policy advisor Stephen Miller uses radical existential messaging by claiming human survival depends on upcoming election outcomes -- Iranian state media releases dangerous propaganda target video explicitly threatening the lives of Melania Trump and Barron Trump -- Donald Trump reportedly is showing growing anxiety regarding his own mortality following the sudden death of Lindsey Graham -- Governor Andy Beshear demands physical proof of cognitive ability from Mitch McConnell or his immediate resignation -- On the Bonus Show: The DEA admits targeting suspected drug boats wasn't effective, Kash Patel loses another defamation lawsuit, Tuberville attacks Fauci over “lies he gave to Trump,” and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Video emerges of NBC host Kristen Welker laughing and socializing at a Washington party with political operative Stephen Miller -- A federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump from using an executive order that attempted to restrict mail-in voting -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, commenting on the war in Iran and defending Vladimir Putin -- Donald Trump confronted a heckler who called him a "p*dophile protector" and made a series of confused claims during a rally -- Donald Trump abruptly halts military strikes against Iran after military advisers warned that air munitions were dangerously depleted -- Mike Johnson claims that public prayer gatherings at the Capitol give him confidence that Republicans will maintain control of Congress -- A former Trump administration official warns that Trump lacks the emotional stability required to command the nation's nuclear arsenal -- Fox News hosts and pollsters reveal that nearly three-fifths of American voters report being worse off financially under Trump -- On the Bonus Show: Mitch McConnell's staff release another proof-of-life photo, more clips from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz admits Donald Trump's war with Iran could last for years, contradicting promises of a brief conflict -- Donald Trump proposes seeking a fourth presidential term and attacks Kaitlan Collins at the White House Correspondents' Dinner -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari requests congressional testimony from Barron Trump over his extensive communication with Andrew Tate -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been absent from Congress for over six weeks following a serious fall -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blames Joe Biden for inflation while labeling Democratic policy proposals as communism -- Donald Trump refuses to clarify whether targeting Iranian power plants and bridges constitutes a war crime, opting for insults instead -- Donald Trump demands that Republicans restrict voting rules ahead of the midterms as generic ballot polling shows Democrats leading -- Donald Trump shares dozens of artificial intelligence images depicting himself as heroic figures during a late-night posting spree -- On the Bonus Show: Democrats choose South Carolina as their first primary state, Massie wants to cut police funding for departments that use Flock cameras, Trump wants to make it easier to revoke citizenship, and much more...

- On the Show: -- David explains his political views, advocating for universal healthcare and social programs while rejecting broad state ownership of industries -- Fox News releases a poll showing Donald Trump trailing Democrats on key issues like healthcare, inflation, and immigration -- The Pentagon lowers the official military casualty count for the Iran war from 18 to 14 service members following a ceasefire declaration -- Donald Trump boasts about purchasing a 10% stake in Intel while making false claims regarding California power grids and wind energy -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faces intense questioning regarding a Saudi nuclear deal and domestic manufacturing job losses -- A three-time Donald Trump voter expresses public regret over her votes due to Trump's Iran war and other unkept presidential promises -- Recent outbreaks of cyclospora in lettuce, salmonella in eggs, and measles highlight the consequences of Trump's public health policy -- Conservative influencers and Republican donors launch a coordinated effort to undermine Vice President JD Vance prior to the 2028 cycle -- On the Bonus Show: Trump unveils a new round of tariffs, the White House admits it used keywords to cut research grants, the BBC can access Trump's financial records due to his lawsuit, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Jessica Valenti, bestselling author and creator of the Substack newsletter Abortion, Every Day, joins us to discuss right-wing efforts to restrict reproductive access and why Democrats should run on abortion rights -- Measles cases reach a 35-year high with thousands hospitalized across the United States under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership -- Mitch McConnell has been out of public view for five weeks following a hospital admission for a fall, raising demands for proof of his condition -- Donald Trump delivers a speech in Marietta, Georgia, where he muses about an illegal third presidential term and stumbles over basic words -- Donald Trump claims four deceased service members supported his war with Iran while receiving their remains at Dover Air Force Base -- The David Pakman Show has surpassed Fox News and CNN in YouTube view rankings despite political attacks from Trump officials -- Rep. Tom Emmer declares that the midterms center entirely on Donald Trump while struggling to defend high inflation on Newsmax -- On the Bonus Show: Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in a new poll, Nicaragua's president says there will be no more elections, the House proposes an AI "kill switch" bill, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Pat Ford, producer of The David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- Donald Trump hosts Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, avoids war timeline questions, and invents the phrase "kill them like they're candy" -- Steve Scalise cites Olive Garden's promotional pass rules for unlimited pasta to advocate for strict voter identification laws -- Donald Trump posts to Truth Social about travel to Lebanon while defending Benjamin Netanyahu from arrest warrants -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asks Congress for emergency defense funding as military conflict costs exhaust reserves -- Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, is running for a full Senate term with an endorsement from Donald Trump -- Laura Ingraham warns that the war in Iran threatens Republicans' chances in the upcoming midterm elections -- On the Bonus Show: A MAGA golfer threatens to get Trump involved in a penalty decision, Trump is sitting on a massive midterm war chest, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump lays the groundwork for declaring martial law over an election emergency as legal experts explain what powers he actually has -- Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire collapses as gas prices surge above four dollars and fighting resumes -- Donald Trump issues a Truth Social military directive that potentially including war crimes -- Trump administration officials defend deadly immigration raids and rising prices while rejecting responsibility -- Donald Trump benefits from important stories receiving less attention and misleading narratives spreading online -- Donald Trump's refusal to ever apologize strengthens his political brand and reinforces an us versus them mentality -- Democrats face growing pressure to stop extremist activists before they gain greater influence inside the party -- Donald Trump's escalating attacks on critics raise concerns about the future of independent journalism -- On the Bonus Show: Trump photo bombs the World Cup trophy ceremony, the Tate brothers are arrested on rape and sex trafficking allegations, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Two active-duty Army soldiers die during an expanding conflict with Iran that targets infrastructure and pushes gas prices near four dollars -- Fox News contrasts Donald Trump claiming big victories in Iran with new military casualties before he leaves for a private club event -- Iranian state media broadcasts a video mapping motorcade vulnerabilities near Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower -- Donald Trump empties the Election Assistance Commission while priming supporters to reject the midterm results -- Congressional Republicans face major political liabilities as Donald Trump shifts his campaign focus toward the expanding Iranian conflict -- Trump Media launches the Truth API, charging Wall Street trading firms $100,000 monthly for early access to presidential announcements -- The White House falsely accuses The David Pakman Show of receiving Chinese Communist Party funding -- The Trump administration plans foreign grants totaling $2 million to counter European Union technology regulations -- On the Bonus Show: David flies out to California, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump uses a primetime address to renew claims about the 2020 election and push the SAVE America Act -- Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House podium and defended the administration's Iran policy before previewing Trump's primetime address -- Donald Trump and Rep. Keith Self openly discuss targeting power plants, bridges, and civilian infrastructure during military operations -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham points out that Donald Trump won the ten worst states to live in, but fails to recognize the pattern -- A report says senior US military leaders quietly worry about Donald Trump's handling of NATO and national security -- Donald Trump's tariff policy unravels after the government is forced to refund $81 billion to importers -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Hegseth says the military will start testing men for low testosterone, a White House teleprompter operator allegedly made over $100,000 betting on Trump's speeches, Trump is expected to attend the World Cup final on Sunday, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Jamie Raskin, U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district, joins us to discuss challenges to Donald Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, reactions to Todd Blance's confirmation hearings, and much more… -- Donald Trump demands 3,000 daily immigration arrests, forcing agents to target non-criminals during routine traffic stops -- DNI Nominee Jay Clayton refuses to state who won the 2020 election when questioned by Senator Jon Ossoff -- Donald Trump falls asleep at a Pennsylvania defense summit, claiming that only transgender-run companies qualify for CHIPS Act funding -- Donald Trump falsely claims stock buybacks are banned and shifts focus to a commemorative coin featuring his face -- Vice President JD Vance admits the administration mishandled the Jeffrey Epstein files during a podcast interview with Joe Rogan -- Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov challenges colleagues over escalating military strikes in Iran despite earlier claims of victory -- On the Bonus Show: Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, AOC calls for TV networks not to air Trump's speech, two Spaniards gored at bull run festival, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Jessica Knurick, a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian, joins us on Substack Live to discuss health, nutrition, and misinformation coming from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the MAHA movement -- Donald Trump refuses to rule out deploying ground troops in Iran and vows to strike civilian power grids and bridges -- Donald Trump abruptly cancels his proposed 20% cargo transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz after talking to Gulf leaders -- Donald Trump demands that ICE resume traffic stops just hours after his own administration suspended them following fatal shootings -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denies the existence of a Jeffrey Epstein client list and rejects accusations of a government cover-up -- Donald Trump wanders off-topic when asked about Iran, insults an Iraqi leader's looks, and criticizes the FBI's probe into Lindsey Graham's death -- Dinesh D'Souza praises Donald Trump for donating his presidential salary without scaling the amount against his multibillion-dollar income -- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk could get charged with breaking election law, daylight saving time could become permanent, the misuse of driver-assistance technology is a big risk to road safety, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Federal agents shoot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine and subsequently place him in handcuffs while he lies on the ground -- Darline Graham Nordone is chosen by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's vacant Senate seat -- Online skeptics reject a "proof of life" hospital photograph of Mitch McConnell holding a newspaper alongside his wife, Elaine Chao -- Senator Ron Johnson suggests that the recently released hospital photograph of Mitch McConnell might be an older picture -- Donald Trump announces an upcoming national address that sparks intense online speculation about his potential departure from office -- Donald Trump falsely claims during an interview that he struck Iran with nuclear weapons to prevent them from acquiring a weapon -- Donald Trump responds to congressional impeachment warnings while making highly derogatory remarks about Kamala Harris -- David investigates widespread viewer complaints regarding online platforms automatically unsubscribing people from the YouTube channel -- On the Bonus Show: A judge nullifies Trump's IRS settlement, Todd Blanche's confirmation is not a sure thing, AI political text messages are getting more effective, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive political commentator with over 5 million YouTube subscribers, joins us to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World" -- Unsubstantiated rumors claim foreign adversaries poisoned United States Senator Lindsey Graham after his diplomatic trip to Ukraine -- Donald Trump uses media appearances meant for United States Senator Lindsey Graham to focus entirely onto the SAVE America Act -- The left must reject uninspiring centrist policies and activist purity tests and focus on a practical social democracy platform -- Trump fires commissioners from the Election Assistance Commission, dismantling the agency responsible for securing voting systems -- The Trump administration uses grand jury subpoenas and FBI assets to target journalists reporting on presidential security -- Donald Trump derails a live interview by launching into conspiracies about Barack Obama and fabricated California election fraud -- Donald Trump posts a social media tirade filled with insults toward journalists and accusations labeling Democrats as communist -- On the Bonus Show: The race begins to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate, Mamdani adds more immigrant neighborhoods to a list after backlash, the Trump administration pulls back smoking warnings, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump pushes for government ownership in corporations despite calling opponents communists and praising dictators -- Donald Trump launches a furious social media attack against Gavin Newsom, mistakenly treating an old interview as breaking news -- A Danish journalist confronts NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over his public flattery of Donald Trump -- CNN mistakenly airs a political quote from "Jack Kimble," a well-known social media parody account, on live television -- Trump announces the end of the Iran war right before military actions resumed, developing a pattern of declaring issues solved prematurely -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton allegedly voted in multiple elections using an address where he no longer lived -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Potential Graham Platner replacements, a new federal law requires colleges to leave students better off, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Katie Phang, independent journalist, trial lawyer, and the host of the Katie Phang News channel, joins us to discuss Epstein files litigation, recent Supreme Court justices, and much more… -- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner drops out of the race following severe sexual assault and physical abuse allegations from his ex-girlfriend -- Donald Trump returns home on the older Air Force One after the Secret Service warns that his new Qatari aircraft lacks defense systems -- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demands a formal health update on Senator Mitch McConnell three weeks after the Senator's disappearance -- Donald Trump claims he won three elections, invents a $19 trillion manufacturing statistic, and publicly ruminates on his own assassination -- Donald Trump answers questions about Mitch McConnell's health and falsely claims that prescription drug prices have decreased by 600% -- A Washington park fountain project promoted by Trump is widely mocked after its renovated water system pumps muddy brown water -- On the Bonus Show: Trump asks the Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship, several Republicans claim they had a 20-minute conversation with McConnell, Charlie Kirk has become a meme among young people, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, New York Times journalists, join us to discuss their new book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump -- Republicans condemn Graham Platner over his sexual abuse allegations but ignore the sexual assault liability of Donald Trump -- President Donald Trump prematurely celebrates a peace deal with Iran right before maritime attacks trigger a resumption of U.S. airstrikes -- Donald Trump makes several severe verbal blunders including calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by the name of Vladimir Putin -- Donald Trump navigates aircraft steps with extreme caution and relies on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for guidance on the tarmac -- Donald Trump appears to doze off with closed eyes during an official international meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- Donald Trump holds a chaotic press conference featuring aggressive rants about assassination, roadside bombs, and his social media metrics -- On the Bonus Show: Maine Democrats claim Platner is meddling with the replacement process, ACA premiums are poised for another big hike, an ICE agent fatally shoots a man in Houston, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- New sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner prompt Democratic leaders to call for his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race -- Juan Williams argues Republicans increasingly fear Trump has tied the party's fate to his own as they face a difficult midterm election season -- New reporting claims Mitch McConnell has remained unconscious since being hospitalized three weeks ago, rasing serious transparency concerns -- Labor force participation falls to its lowest level since 2021, reviving a Republican economic metric that was frequently used against Democrats -- Donald Trump spends an Oval Office event jumping between the World Cup, TikTok, tech companies, cryptocurrency, and a proposed helipad -- Donald Trump struggles through a NATO press conference, says he has "no concerns about anything," and says he settled eight wars -- After Trump pushed FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension, the U.S. still lost 4-1 to Belgium, presenting the idea of a "Trump curse" -- Donald Trump claims D.C. restaurants were routinely robbed at gunpoint and says he can identify dangerous immigrants by appearance -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Trump is hoarding cash meant for Republican candidates, a man sues ICE after he was targeted following a scathing email, Trump says 500,000 children have received $1,000 in "Trump accounts," and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump contacts FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse a red card suspension for American player Flo Balogun -- Donald Trump allegedly committed wire fraud by diverting America250 donations into a private Freedom250 account -- Donald Trump delivers a 35-minute partisan speech before a fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday -- Donald Trump draws historically low attendance at his heavily politicized Independence Day fair in Washington DC -- Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent from public view for three weeks following an unexplained medical emergency -- Second Lady Usha Vance interviews Donald Trump who admits he only reads media stories written about himself -- Photographs reveal that a visibly aging Donald Trump fell asleep during the Independence Day fireworks show -- Donald Trump posts a mock restraining order against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following a public dispute -- On the Bonus Show: Shootings across the country over Fourth of July weekend, Iran holds a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Belgium is granted an appeal to undo FIFA's red card reversal, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Aaron Parnas, political commentator, attorney, and host of The Parnas Perspective, joins us to discuss threats to independent media, the recent Supreme Court decisions, the midterms, and much more… -- Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a new political party and criticizes Donald Trump by claiming he is not in control of his own life -- Donald Trump promotes Micron on social media for investing $250 million in children's accounts while failing to disclose his stock in it -- Roughly 8 million Americans lose their health insurance coverage after enhanced ACA subsidies expire and eligibility rules change -- Donald Trump delivers an incoherent speech in North Dakota where he performs a double-jerk dance to honor Teddy Roosevelt -- Maria Bartiromo and other Fox News anchors attempt to spin a disappointing June jobs report that missed economic forecasts -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's former congressional campaign committee still owes over $326,000 -- JD Vance speaks to military troops and his joke about Joe Biden fails to elicit any laughter or applause from the silent audience -- Chris Wright claims that the Democrats cause widespread blackouts while multiple states experience major power outages -- On the Bonus Show: Mitch McConnell was found unconscious last month, climbers get arrested after scaling the Empire State Building for a marriage proposal, the chilling reality of Trump's July 4 fireworks display, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Marc Elias, American elections attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, joins us to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions and Republican efforts to suppress the midterm vote -- Donald Trump claims Iran is requesting negotiations, but Iranian officials publicly deny any direct meeting -- Donald Trump argues Congress can end birthright citizenship through legislation even after the Supreme Court reaffirms protections -- Sparse crowds at Donald Trump's Great American State Fair repeatedly contradict officials who describe the event as packed and enthusiastic -- Donald Trump reports $1 billion in crypto-related income while many Americans continue struggling with grocery, housing, and utility costs -- Donald Trump defends making money while president, dismisses questions about his financial disclosure, and praises his Qatari-gifted jet -- Nearly two weeks after Mitch McConnell is hospitalized, his office still does not explain his condition or confirm whether he has been discharged -- Donald Trump announces the first Republican national midterm convention, making his presidency the central focus of the campaign -- Jeff Landry warns that transgender athletes threaten sports even though participation numbers remain extremely small across -- On the Bonus Show: Takeaways from the Colorado primaries, Tom Kean returns to Congress after going missing, frequent AI chatbot users are more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, preserving the constitutional right -- The Supreme Court issues a 6-3 ruling expanding presidential power by affirming Donald Trump's ability to fire independent regulators -- Voters debate on prediction markets whether Donald Trump will declare a national emergency over alleged election interference -- Donald Trump bought millions in Axon Enterprise stock two weeks before his administration sought a $220 million Taser contract -- Donald Trump dismisses the affordable housing bill as an unimportant yawn while prioritizing his SAVE America Act -- Stephen Miller and Mike Johnson warn that losing the midterms means Democrats will launch aggressive committee investigations -- Economic adviser Kevin Hassett explains that rising retail prices stem directly from higher fuel costs linked to military action against Iran -- Healthcare agency head Mehmet Oz claims widespread fraud exists because 40% of people with health insurance do not use it annually -- Donald Trump creates a self-inflicted political trap by blaming every national problem on his predecessors -- The Supreme Court refuses to hear Donald Trump's appeal regarding a civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll -- On the Bonus Show: SCOTUS upholds late-arriving ballots, the Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, millions say they're too pessimistic to celebrate July 4, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump plays golf and hosts a vacant state fair while the federal government neglects rising grocery costs and stagnant wages -- Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership preemptively claim the midterm elections will be stolen due to slipping approval ratings -- Companies tied to the sons of Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick seek $9 billion in federal financing for mining projects in Kazakhstan -- Donald Trump publicly declares the war with Iran is over while the United States military conducts new airstrikes against Iranian missile sites -- Trump repeatedly claims absolute victory in international diplomacy before terms are finalized, damaging American negotiating leverage -- Right- wingers falsely claim Donald Trump's state fair on the National Mall is packed despite video evidence showing empty grounds -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends a conditional ceasefire while revealing that Jared Kushner is leading diplomatic talks in Doha -- Trump posts to social media about bogus property damage at the Reflecting Pool and planning an expensive federal golf course -- Senator Roger Marshall defends strict voter restrictions by comparing fraud claims to the proactive licensing of commercial airline pilots -- On the Bonus Show: Bill Maher receives the Mark Twain award, the Daily Wire thinks it's a billion dollar company, an Alaska judge puts the other Dan Sullivan back on the ballot, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz falsely claims on Fox News that Iran is negotiating from a desperate position of weakness -- Donald Trump inadvertently opens himself up to legal discovery regarding his January 6 actions by filing a lawsuit against the BBC -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright dodges a basic question about when gas prices will drop, falsely claiming he is out of the forecasting business -- Tucker Carlson reverses his brief criticism of the Republican establishment by offering an endorsement of Vice President JD Vance -- CBS News experiences a massive viewer collapse after network executive Bari Weiss shifts editorial priorities to favor Donald Trump -- The Trump administration relies on increased immigration arrests and cultural lectures to distract from the president's failures -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump has implemented more than half of Project 2025, the Great American State Fair is coming to DC, Jesse Watters plans on buying 100 acres of "prime Cuban coastline," and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump abruptly cancels a press conference for a bipartisan housing bill to use it as leverage for passing his voter ID legislation -- Donald Trump appears winded walking through the Capitol and makes grandiose claims about winning the Iran war -- Donald Trump falsely claims that vandals sliced up the reflecting pool with razor blades and insists that fuel prices are under investigation -- Donald Trump delivers an exaggeration-filled speech on the National Mall that triggers the crowd to leave early -- Fox News host Jesse Watters attacks rising Democratic star James Talarico with middle-school maturity insults regarding his masculinity -- Donald Trump maintains a relationship with a staffer who follows him constantly to read him flattering internet comments -- White House aides privately admit in a new book that Donald Trump is showing significant signs of aging -- Judicial nominee Judge Matthew Byrne struggles under oath to explicitly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election -- On the Bonus Show: Trump requests more Iran war money, 77% of Americans think the Founding Fathers would be disappointed, Meta is working on an AI prediction market app, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- A Pew Research Center poll shows global confidence in Donald Trump has fallen to 23%, dragging down international trust in the United States -- Donald Trump publicly celebrates the four-year anniversary of overturning Roe v. Wade, bragging about his judicial nominees -- The federal government installs physical fences around the reflecting pool after Trump claims vandals used knives to slice giant gashes in it -- Rumors circulate regarding Mitch McConnell after he disappeared into an undisclosed hospital for ten days to treat a medical condition -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters in Pennsylvania while struggling with a comically oversized umbrella that he ultimately abandons -- Donald Trump spekas in Pennsylvania, mocking transgender weightlifters and incorrectly claiming there are no female UFC fighters -- Donald Trump posts a series of highly disorganized rants on Truth Social, insulting political adversaries and claiming victory in Iran -- Reporting reveals that an unnamed 79-year-old man matching Trump's profile received access to an experimental weight-loss drug -- On the Bonus Show: The Senate votes to limit Trump's Iran powers, Mamdani's endorsements sweep their primaries, Trump has a new tactic to suppress the vote, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Adam James, a licensed physical therapist working in home healthcare and content creator known as “epistemiccrisis,” joins us to discuss the state of Donald Trump's cognitive health -- Donald Trump sends JD Vance to Switzerland for peace talks, but immediately sabotages him by posting aggressive threats online -- Trump gives a rambling response regarding damage to the reflecting pool by baselessly blaming a box cutter, lawn vandals, and Obama -- A new poll reveals Donald Trump has reached a record-low 30% overall job approval and a dismal 26% approval rating on the economy -- Donald Trump is displaying an accelerating physical decline that includes diminished fine motor skills and a frequent reliance on others -- The official White House schedule exposes a massive 7.5 hour gap right in the middle of Donald Trump's normal workday -- Tucker Carlson attempts to publicly distance himself from the MAGA Republican Party despite spending years as its chief media architect -- On the Bonus Show: People fired over Charlie Kirk posts are getting six figure payouts, the Senate passes a bill to lower housing prices, a judge blocks a citizenship database that would purge voter rolls, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump posts repeatedly about alleged vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, despite no evidence, and demands accountability -- David launches his new book, "Pay Attention: How the Algorithms and Media Wars Are Suppressing Truth and Rewiring Your Brain." Pre-order now at: davidpakman.com/attention -- Donald Trump shares a photograph believed to have been taken at Camp David and refers to the woman pictured as a great daughter -- Questions about post-Trump succession grow as JD Vance faces mounting scrutiny and Marco Rubio gains traction -- New polling shows support weakening in states that have historically backed Donald Trump by large margins -- Fox News prepares for a post-Trump era, emphasized by its recent focus on broader conservative themes rather than Trump-focused stories -- Growing doubts emerge about whether JD Vance can become Trump's successor as Republicans question his ability to energize the movement -- On the Bonus Show: Keir Starmer out as UK prime minister, a Trump-backed candidate wins the Colombian election, Trump's Qatari jet arrives in US, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump announces he will blame JD Vance if negotiations with Iran fail, while Ben Shapiro criticizes the memorandum of understanding -- Fox News host Jessica Tarlov confronts JD Vance on live television by citing the JCPOA preamble to correct his claims about Iran -- Former Vice President Mike Pence rebukes Donald Trump by warning that his unapproved tariffs are hurting farmers in the heartland -- Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump is allocating over $300 million dollars in taxpayer funds for the White House ballroom project -- Office of Management and Budget nominee Hal Duncan refuses to tell Senator Tim Kaine if Joe Biden won the 2020 election -- Disappointed multi-time Donald Trump voters and media figure Dave Portnoy publicly criticize the president over his focus on personal feuds -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Hannity and Kilmeade question Trump's Iran deal, James Talarico fires back at “weak men” after masculinity attacks, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Sarah Matthews, former Trump Deputy Press Secretary, joins us on Substack Live to talk about Home of the Brave's new $15 million ad campaign called “Sticker Shock Summer” -- Trey Gowdy publicly criticizes Donald Trump's new memorandum of understanding by questioning why the US is making Iran richer -- Unedited video footage reveals Donald Trump appearing highly disoriented at the G7 as he mistakenly enters a room -- Donald Trump uses crude language during a live press conference to tell a reporter named Steve that he "shot his load" -- Donald Trump displays severe verbal stumbles during a press conference where he forgets JD Vance's name and requires a translator -- Donald Trump posts an angry 4:32 a.m. Truth Social message attacking critics of his Iran deal after facing backlash from allies -- Marco Rubio stands behind Trump discussing an Iran memorandum while appearing visibly uncomfortable as conservatives criticize the deal -- On the Bonus Show: Trump threatens to pull unemployment funding, the Trump administration pays $765 million to cancel wind projects, Luigi Mangione to purse a mental health defense, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Amy Action, former director of the Ohio Department of Health and Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Donald Trump touts an Iran deal that remains only a negotiation framework and appears weaker than the 2015 nuclear deal -- Donald Trump leans on Narendra Modi while climbing a step, and arrives late to a G7 meeting before declaring himself the boss -- Donald Trump appears unaware during a G7 group photo and incorrectly suggests Qatar shares a land border with Iran -- Donald Trump delivers a series of unusual comments about the supposed Iran agreement, affordability, Egypt, and Barack Obama -- Megyn Kelly presses JD Vance on the Iran conflict, the tentative agreement, and whether congressional approval was required -- Workers pour hydrogen peroxide into the green DC reflecting pool after a costly renovation project reportedly struggles with algae problems -- JD Vance clashes with co-hosts on the View over Jeffrey Epstein, and Donald Trump's public statements about affordability and inflation -- On the Bonus Show: Some Republicans are angry that Trump may end the Iran war, Trump's pick loses in the Georgia gubernatorial primary, a poll shows many don't believe America will last another 250 years, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and bestselling author, joins us on Substack Live to discuss a possible plot to remove Donald Trump from office via the 25th Amendment. Check out Robert's Substack at robertreich.substack.com -- JD Vance acknowledges that Donald Trump's Iran agreement could give Iran access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund -- JD Vance tells Sean Hannity that many details of Trump's Iran agreement will not be finalized for months after the deal is signed -- Trump appears hoarse and fatigued during meetings with Emmanuel Macron while discussing the Iran agreement and the World Cup -- Trump refuses to release the full Iran agreement while warning that Iran will face "ultimate consequences" if it pursues a nuclear weapon -- Algae returns to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool shortly after a $14.2 million renovation project that was intended to solve the problem -- Gavin Newsom says Trump is weaponizing the federal government against him and his wife following reports of a DOJ investigation -- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk's net worth soars to $1.3 trillion, Eric Trump allegedly asked about rigged fights ahead of the UFC event, a challenger who shares a name with Senator Dan Sullivan is ruled ineligible for the ballot, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump prematurely celebrates a finalized peace agreement with Iran even though the official signing is still several days away -- Vice President JD Vance walks back the administration's declaration of total victory by publicly noting that implementation will take time -- A controversial UFC event is hosted on the White House lawn to celebrate Donald Trump's 80th birthday -- Donald Trump falls completely asleep ringside during a UFC match at his own birthday celebration and requires a physical awakening -- The broadcast of the White House UFC event features ads promoting a private cryptocurrency platform linked directly to the Trump family -- Donald Trump attends his UFC birthday party while his unverified deal to end the war looks like a complete capitulation to the Iranian regime -- Immigration authorities arrest a law-abiding Venezuelan asylum seeker during a honeymoon trip to a Trump-owned golf resort -- Footage exposes political influencer Riley Gaines receiving explicit verbal instructions on what talking points to feed her audience -- On the Bonus Show: Gas prices will take a while to fall, Trump scolded Charlie Kirk over Epstein before his death, Britain to ban children under 16 from social media, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump approaches his 80th birthday facing statistical data showing that mortality rates spike on a person's date of birth -- Donald Trump posts an aggressive online tirade against Congressman Jamie Raskin after Fox host Mark Levin demands that he be expelled -- Marco Rubio defends Donald Trump by comparing the achievement of the Apollo moon landing to hosting a UFC event at the White House -- Donald Trump falsely claims that citizens had to travel to Japan to buy a Maine lobster while simultaneously falling asleep mid-afternoon -- White House staff actively structure official presidential events around seating arrangements because Trump increasingly struggles to stand -- Congressman James Comer accuses minority urban voting groups of committing rampant election fraud without providing any legal evidence -- The Department of Justice moves to strip seventeen naturalized citizens of their legal status over fraud convictions -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: A Fox host refers to Trump's "reign," a Newsmax guest says California's voting system is invasion-worthy, right-wingers attack Graham Platner, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump announces the resumption of air strikes against Iran while openly admitting to the seizure of millions of barrels of Iranian oil -- Rising consumer prices push inflation back above 4 percent as Trump struggles to fulfill his core campaign promise of making life affordable -- A leaked medical report reveals that Donald Trump underwent an extensive evaluation during a recent unannounced White House physical -- Donald Trump explicitly states that he loves inflation during a press interaction before ranting about the height of the reflecting pool -- Rep. Mike Flood (R) gets booed by his own working-class constituents after stating that the US cannot afford universal healthcare -- Donald Trump derails a televised phone interview about Iran attacks into a monologue about his local political endorsements -- Fox host Emily Compagno fails to counter a direct question from co-host Jessica Tarlov regarding Trump's insults againt John McCain -- Leaked documents expose a dispute over whether the DOJ should release files containing sexual misconduct allegations against Trump -- On the Bonus Show: The Trump "anti-weaponization" slush fund is back, Trump's arch will require 3 years of 20-hour-a-day construction, Alabama's nitrogen gas executions ruled cruel and unusual, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump says Iran downed a U.S. helicopter, triggering retaliatory strikes and a new round of attacks across the region -- Inflation jumps to 4.2% as energy and food prices rise while wages move lower for American workers -- Donald Trump unleashes a barrage of Truth Social posts attacking critics while boasting about U.S. military actions in Iran -- Several celebrity guests are planning to skip Donald Trump's White House UFC event despite earlier reports that they would attend -- A growing collection of videos shows Donald Trump appearing unsteady while walking, climbing stairs, and greeting others -- The first people named on the White House "media offender" list, including David, are all Jewish -- Fox News hosts openly question Donald Trump's repeated claims that peace and victory with Iran are close -- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that Donald Trump consistently treats political losses as evidence of fraud -- On the Bonus Show: Bill Gates faces questions in Congress over Jeffrey Epstein ties, Nancy Mace loses South Carolina's Republican governor primary, Trump's latest plan to stop mail-in ballots, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive talk show host with over 5 million YouTube subscribers, joins us on Substack Live to discuss being placed alongside David on the White House "Media Offenders" list -- A flesh-eating screwworm parasite appears in Texas and New Mexico as Trump administration officials blame Joe Biden -- Claims of a stolen 2020 election continue even as missing evidence, failed lawsuits, and audits are cited as proof of a cover-up -- Donald Trump is loudly booed by the crowd at Madison Square Garden during an NBA Finals game before appearing to fall asleep in his seat -- Donald Trump insists Knicks fans cheered for him while also taking aim at Stephen A. Smith and discussing Iran and gas prices -- Donald Trump's unusual interview performance sparks new questions about his health and the lack of medical transparency -- JD Vance calls Democrats abnormal while defending Donald Trump and criticizing California for counting legally-cast ballots -- On the Bonus Show: Key rulings are expected soon from the Supreme Court, the downsides of working from home, Crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried asks Trump for a pardon, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor now running for Governor of Georgia, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Donald Trump continues claiming a ceasefire is near as missile attacks and military strikes persist into the fifteenth week of the conflict -- U.S. oil reserves fall to their lowest combined level in more than two decades as the Iran conflict continues -- Conservatives question California election results despite vote counts closely matching pre-election polling -- Donald Trump abruptly ends a Meet the Press interview after being challenged about promises that he would avoid new wars -- Donald Trump distances himself from years of antiwar promises as the Iran conflict drags on -- The Trump administration labels David a media enemy, triggering legal consultations and a public backlash -- A new poll finds Donald Trump at the lowest approval rating ever recorded by the Economist and YouGov -- On the Bonus Show: Graham Platner resists calls to exit Maine's Senate race, a lawsuit seeks to cancel the White House UFC event, Trump is going to the NBA Finals tonight, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- The Trump White House places David on a media offenders list, showing the federal government's willingness to officially identify critics -- Donald Trump appears to doze off during a public appearance while making remarks about Iran, Biden, and a proposed Trump promenade -- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that taxpayer money is being used for Trump's personal projects instead of addressing everyday struggles -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims solar power is irrelevant in winter despite solar panels continuing to generate electricity in winter -- Visible swelling around Donald Trump's eye and hand prompts renewed questions about his health and the transparency -- Donald Trump ignores housing costs, healthcare expenses, political division, and efforts to retain power despite growing public frustration -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Mehdi Hasan debates Patrick Bet-David, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump blasts four Republican lawmakers after they join Democrats in passing a House resolution to reign in his Iran war -- Americans continue struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, housing, insurance, and debt despite promises that expenses would fall -- Donald Trump disappears from public view for seven days after a physical examination before returning with a noticeably tired appearance -- Donald Trump posts overnight messages claiming prices are falling and alleging election misconduct while polls show poor ratings on inflation -- Donald Trump returns after seven days out of public view to speak to reporters and describes a ceasefire as fighting that continues -- Marco Rubio denies ever seeing Donald Trump asleep before lawmakers play videos that appear to show Trump sleeping in meetings -- Calls grow for the release of remaining Jeffrey Epstein records as years of delays continue fueling public suspicion and unanswered questions -- David's routine drive turns into a tense confrontation after an aggressive driver escalates a road rage incident -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's primary win streak ends in Iowa, Obama's library will open June 19, a MAGA candidate refuses to say how many people he's killed, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Economic data show virtually every economic metric is worse now under Donald Trump than at the end of Joe Biden's term -- Harry Enten presents polling that demonstrates the public's frustration with Trump putting his name on buildings and other vanity projects -- Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte to lead the nation's intelligence agencies despite Pulte not having an intelligence or military background -- Dr. Mehmet Oz responds to questions from reporters during a White House appearance and discusses Donald Trump's health -- Trump backs away from a proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political targeting after opposition from judges and fellow Republicans -- George Santos is under federal investigation for allegedly manipulating a Kalshi prediction market and profiting off the trade -- On the Bonus Show: CBS News fires 60 Minutes reporter Scott Pelley, allegations surface about Melania's Epstein connections, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Mike Nellis, social impact entrepreneur and former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, joins us to discuss the 2024 DNC autopsy and the 2026 midterms -- Donald Trump argues over details of an Iran nuclear agreement that remains unfinished after repeatedly claiming a deal is nearly complete -- A former Trump supporter says rising financial pressures and dismissive responses from the White House have shattered her trust -- Ticketmaster and Live Nation continue dominating ticket sales despite a court finding that the company operates as a monopoly -- Donald Trump portrays a cognitive screening exam as proof of extraordinary intelligence despite the test serving a different purpose -- Rising credit card delinquencies and inflation concerns expose a disconnect between economic data and the administration's messaging -- On the Bonus Show: Producer Pat hosts the Bonus Show, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's latest medical report sparks questions about delayed disclosures, weight gain, swelling, and unusual testing claims -- A judge orders Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, creating a legal and symbolic setback tied to his personal brand -- White House construction projects, economic dissatisfaction, and uncertainty over Iran policy fuel scrutiny of Donald Trump's presidency -- Donald Trump's appearance on Lara Trump's program raises questions about family-run media access and softball interviews -- Data center projects advance through secrecy agreements and infrastructure deals that leave local residents paying higher utility costs -- Conservative influencers increasingly criticize Donald Trump as concerns grow about his political future and keeping their own audience -- A widely shared photograph of Donald Trump reignites debate about his health, age, and the transparency of White House medical information

-- On the Show: -- James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of helping admitted child rapist Adam Hoffman receive special treatment through political connection -- The White House still has not released Donald Trump's latest medical report, while older health statistics continue circulating -- Donald Trump attacks Jill Biden while claiming he alone understands Joe Biden's debate collapse because of his own debate performance -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promotes legislation for a Donald Trump $250 bill while defending the president on higher prices -- Grocery prices remain permanently higher because corporations kept prices elevated after COVID while supply chain changes raised costs -- Donald Trump faces growing questions about his health after repeated medical visits and comparisons to Republican attacks on Joe Biden -- Right-wing media figures build trust by identifying real frustrations before redirecting audiences toward conspiracies and scapegoats -- Senator Dave McCormick accidentally calls the Trump administration a “regime,” reinforcing concerns about loyalty politics and authoritarianism -- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Show: -- Tom Steyer, businessman, philanthropist, now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Fox News personalities and conservative commentators attack James Talarico with insults about masculinity, sexuality, and his personal life -- New GDP and income data undercuts repeated promises from Trump officials that the economy would soon reach explosive 6% growth -- Trump is overseeing major White House construction projects that have transformed the complex into a spectacle-driven branding operation -- Prosecutors open a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, in the latest example of Trump using his DOJ as a personal tool for revenge -- Donald Trump delivers rambling comments and appears confused during a cabinet meeting -- Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% California tax on payments tied to pardoned January 6 defendants connected to Donald Trump -- New polling shows Donald Trump performing worse than recent presidents during some of their most difficult political moments -- On the Bonus Show: Ex-judges want Trump's IRS case reopened, more Americans are going hungry now than during the pandemic, Trump appointees push for a $250 bill with his face on it, and much more....

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump attacks James Talarico as a vegan and plans rallies for Ken Paxton while Republicans reveal growing fear about holding Texas -- A Texas Republican voter says Donald Trump controls the Republican Party and refuses to support Ken Paxton in the general election -- Donald Trump declares “perfect” health after another medical exam, while the White House turns medical updates into a publicity campaign -- White House social media accounts flood the internet with energetic Trump photos as videos of him appearing asleep spread online -- Dr. Jonathan Reiner warns that Donald Trump's repeated daytime sleeping and insomnia could signal serious health concerns -- Videos show Donald Trump swaying while saluting, fueling debate about age, fatigue, balance issues, or shoe lifts -- Jessica Tarlov criticizes Donald Trump's Iran policy on Fox News and leaves the rest of the panel visibly speechless -- JD Vance stumbles through grammar comments and welfare claims during an awkward public appearance -- On the Bonus Show: Biden sues DOJ to stop audio release, California's public universities embrace AI, construction begins on the White House UFC cage for Trump's birthday party, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Democrats prepare House investigations into Donald Trump focused on Epstein files, alleged family corruption and more if they retake Congress -- JD Vance is becoming isolated inside Donald Trump's White House as Marco Rubio gains influence and allies connected to Vance resign -- Internet conspiracy theories explode after a shooter opens fire near the White House and Secret Service agents return fire -- Donald Trump returns to Walter Reed for another medical evaluation as questions grow about his overall physical condition -- Kevin Hassett argues grocery prices are rising because refrigerator regulations close stores, while also claiming higher spending is good -- Donald Trump posts aggressively on Truth Social overnight in yet another online public political meltdown -- Donald Trump struggles through a Memorial Day speech, nearly falls asleep during Hegseth's remarks, and claims he took over Venezuela -- On the Bonus Show: Paxton vs. Cornyn runoff today in Texas, Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI, Hasan Piker is subpoenaed after Cuba trip, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's rallies revolve around emotional loyalty, repetition, grievance, and identity reinforcement rather than policy and ideology -- The Democratic National Committee finally releases its 2024 election autopsy, bowing to intense internal pressure for transparency -- Donald Trump tells reporters he might skip his son's wedding because of Iran and promotes the ballroom with bulletproof walls and a drone port -- A new Quinnipiac poll shows Donald Trump collapsing on economic approval as Americans blame him for rising prices -- Donald Trump receives praise and ceremonies from authoritarian leaders abroad but returns without meaningful diplomatic wins -- The United States increasingly projects military power and nationalist imagery while struggling internally with debt, instability, and rising costs -- Democratic leaders continue relying on cautious media strategies while Republicans adapt faster to aggressive, unscripted messaging -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Graduation speakers across the country get booed over AI praise, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Lanny Davis, political operative and attorney, joins us to discuss his new book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility From My Journey Through History" -- Donald Trump, speaking to reporters, falsely says Barack Obama withdrew from Afghanistan, and claims the United States is “freeing Cuba" -- CNN analyst Harry Enten reports Donald Trump holds a negative fifty percent approval rating among nonvoters from the 2024 election -- Acting Surgeon General Stephanie Haridopolos appears on Fox News after Donald Trump withdraws his previous nominee -- Donald Trump rambles through a Coast Guard commencement speech and bizarrely claims Taiwan “took” the American chip industry -- Right-wingers defend Trump-aligned political narratives involving Cuba fears, January 6 compensation, and claims of persecution -- Americans are increasingly relying on credit cards for expenses as debt, delinquencies, housing costs, and financial anxiety rise -- Senator John Kennedy criticizes Cuba, however his description increasingly resembles fears about Trump-style politics in America -- On the Bonus Show: Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank dies at 86, officers sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, Trump says he doesn't need Congress to build his DC arch, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Trump helps defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after Massie criticized Trump and pushed for the release of the Epstein files -- Donald Trump creates a multi-billion dollar fund for allies while his administration also limits tax investigations involving the Trumps -- JD Vance defends Donald Trump's stock trading controversy by arguing that Trump does not personally execute the trades himself -- JD Vance repeatedly tries to reinterpret Donald Trump's comments about ignoring the financial impact of war on Americans -- Donald Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn for Senate despite Paxton facing corruption scandals and fraud allegations -- A nurse and attorney raises concerns about Donald Trump's visible swelling, dental procedures, and possible cardiovascular health issues -- Donald Trump makes confusing public remarks about religion, war, gas prices, and the ballroom while dismissing economic pain for Americans -- Donald Trump speaks at a congressional picnic and makes confusing comments about prices and the economy -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Colorado's Democratic governor faces backlash after freeing Tina Peters, Raul Castro is expected to be indicted today, Minnesota becomes the first state to ban prediction markets, and much more...