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From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel and Bill McGurn discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal


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    Judges Rule Against Trump on Asylum and Birthright Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 29:10


    Donald Trump has brought calm to the border, and one way he did it was by shutting off new asylum claims, which a federal judge now says is beyond the president's power. Meantime, another judge halts Trump's order on birthright citizenship, after certifying a class-action lawsuit. Plus, the White House offers more conflicting statements on mass deportation of farm workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Vents at Putin and Sends More Weapons to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 25:26


    At a cabinet meeting, Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is "very nice" but it turns out to be "meaningless," as the U.S. also resumes arms shipments to Ukraine's defenders. Does this frustration with Russia suggest a shift in the White House's approach? One signal will be if the Senate passes Lindsey Graham's bill to sanction countries that buy Russian oil and gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 24:30


    As his 90-day pause expires, Trump announces big tariffs on a range of countries, starting Aug. 1, including 25% on Japan and South Korea, which together accounted for about 8.6% of total U.S. imports last year. How much economic damage and business uncertainty will these new taxes create? And does Trump really want to cut tariff deals, or is he more motivated by trade deficits and the tax revenue?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Benjamin Netanyehu Comes to Washington With Hopes for Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 26:12


    Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyehu meet in person for the first time since the airstrikes on Iran's nuclear capabilities by the U.S. and Israel. How successful will the President be in making deals with both Iran and with Hamas? Plus, Elliot Kaufman discusses a proposal by sheikhs in Hebron for a multi-state solution which would bring peace to the West Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' Cost Republicans in 2026?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 31:05


    Republicans pass their giant budget reconciliation bill with only two Republicans voting against it. Democrats are already attacking it, and who will win the messaging war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' but Says Farmers Need a Deportation Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 25:43


    Donald Trump visits a new immigration detention site in Florida dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” while saying more such facilities are needed to carry out his mass-deportation plan. Yet the president also says that farmers, and perhaps other businesses, need a "temporary pass" system that would let them keep reliable migrant workers who might be in the country illegally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Senate Passes Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 27:10


    The GOP's tax-and-budget package passes 51-50, after a late night of negotiating and a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. What amendments did the Senate make, and will Speaker Mike Johnson have trouble selling them to House conservatives? Plus, Sen. Thom Tillis, who opposes the Medicaid reforms, announces he won't seek reelection in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Unexpected Majorities and Conservative Victories at the Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 27:37


    Much is made about the 6-3 ideological makeup of the Supreme Court and how it affects the rulings from the bench. But was there more unity this past term than people realize? Paul Gigot and legal scholar Ilya Shapiro discuss the evolution of the Supreme Court's conservative majority and the criticisms coming from the liberal Justices in their opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Supreme Court's Final Hot Summer Rulings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 30:02


    On the last day of their term, the Justices issue a landmark opinion reining in "universal injunctions," with some pointed words by Justice Amy Coney Barrett toward one of the liberal dissents. Plus, rulings upholding parents' right to opt children out of transgender storybooks in elementary schools, as well as a Texas law that orders adult websites to verify user ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Assessing the Damage to the Iranian Nuclear Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 26:06


    The press touts a leaked, preliminary Defense Intelligence Agency assessment saying Iran's nuclear program was only set back by months by U.S. airstrikes. But the White House pushes back hard, and other analysts suggest far more extensive damage. Who's right? Plus, NATO allies agree to Donald Trump's demand  to spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Zohran Mamdani Gets Closer to Becoming New York's Socialist Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 28:03


    The 33-year-old state assemblyman, who promises to freeze rent and provide free childcare, defeats former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city's Democratic primary. If Cuomo now runs as an independent in November, will he split the nonsocialist vote with incumbent Mayor Eric Adams? Plus what does this result say about the Democratic Party's future, including in 2028? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Declares a Cease-Fire in the '12-Day War' Between Israel and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 28:14


    Donald Trump says the war is at an end, after Iran tries to save face by unsuccessfully firing 14 missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Are analysts confident that America's bunker-buster bombs disabled the Iranian nuclear program? If Tehran tries to rebuild its uranium enrichment capacity, will Israel strike again? And how does that fit into Trump's peace rhetoric? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ron Dermer on the U.S. Airstrikes as Iran Returns Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 39:12


    In response to a United States airstrike aimed to decimate their nuclear capabilities, Iran launched an attack on a U.S. airbase in Qatar. Could Donald Trump's actions help eliminate the existential threats Israel hoped to extinguish with “Operation Rising Lion?” Paul Gigot speaks with Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel Ron Dermer about the message the United States is sending its enemies and allies by assisting Israel and how much damage the airstrikes did to Iran's nuclear program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Says He Might Strike Iran—and That He Defines 'America First'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 26:17


    President Trump says he'll decide within two weeks whether to help Israel destroy the Iranian nuclear program, which might mean hitting the Fordow enrichment site, which is buried in a mountain, using U.S. bunker-buster bombs. Some MAGA Republicans argue this isn't "America First," but do they misunderstand Trump's views about when the U.S. can act decisively? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The NYC Mayor's Race: A Socialist vs. Andrew Cuomo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 23:56


    Next week Democrats will pick their nominee for New York City's next mayor, and polls show two clear frontrunners: Zohran Mamdani, who wants to freeze rent and open government grocery stores. And former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is selling his experience and asking voters to look past the scandals that forced his resignation. Yet ranked-choice voting also makes it unpredictable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Senate Is Improving the GOP's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 25:30


    The tax-and-spending package being written by Senate Republicans differs in many ways from the version that passed the House. It makes some business deductions permanent, which is better for the economy, and it puts caps on the distorting new carve-outs for tax-free tips and overtime. Are Republicans, despite their slim majorities, now getting close to the finish line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Halts Immigration Raids on Farms and Hotels. Or Does He?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 28:53


    Donald Trump moves to pause workplace enforcement in two industries that rely on migrant labor, saying his aggressive policy "is taking very good, long time workers away." But days later the White House seems to reverse course. Plus, Texas and the Justice Department quickly settle a lawsuit that will block a 2001 law letting Dreamers pay in-state tuition at public colleges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will the U.S. Help Israel Eliminate Iran's Nuclear Threat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 32:53


    As Israel continues its aerial assault on Iran and its nuclear facilities, Paul Gigot speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz about Donald Trump's contribution to Israel's initial surprise attack. They also discuss the possibility of regime change and how the United States can help Israel eliminate Iran as a nuclear threat.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion' Hits Iran's Nuclear Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 25:06


    After stunning Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military chain of command, Donald Trump calls the operation "excellent" and says that Tehran should agree to a nuclear deal, "before there is nothing left." Why did Israel act now? How much capability does Iran have to retaliate? And how will MAGA voters react to Trump's support of Israel's military action? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who's Winning the Los Angeles Deportation Fight, Donald Trump or Gavin Newsom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 23:13


    California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using the protests in Los Angeles to cast himself as leader of the resistance to Donald Trump. Will he gain politically? Plus, more demonstrations are planned for major cities across the nation this weekend, even as the President ramps up his deportation plans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The RFK Jr. Purge at the CDC Vaccine Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 23:39


    Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removes all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, alleging ethics concerns and conflicts of interest. Do those claims hold water, or is RFK Jr. merely feeding vaccine skepticism? Plus, Donald Trump says the U.S. has reached a trade deal with China. What are the details? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Republicans Want Answers on Joe Biden's Decline and 'Autopen'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 30:06


    House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer seeks testimony from top White House advisers and Biden's physician, while Donald Trump suggests his predecessor's executive actions might be void if Biden didn't personally sign them. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is brought back from El Salvador, as the Supreme Court directed, to face federal criminal charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Protests Against Donald Trump's Deportations Erupt in Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 25:18


    Donald Trump sends in the National Guard as demonstrations over his deportation agenda explode in California. Could Trump use the Insurrection Act as a response and will Gavin Newsom use the ugly incidents as a springboard for his own political aspirations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Trump-Musk Divorce / The Supreme Court's Busy June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 25:01


    Donald Trump and Elon Musk part ways on the GOP's big beautiful bill, but as their spat turns personal, how might it affect the legislative debate in the Senate and the package's political prospects? Plus, the Supreme Court issues unanimous rulings on so-called reverse discrimination and whether Wisconsin can deny a religious tax exemption to Catholic Charities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Does History Show Trump's Tariffs Are Doomed to Fail?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 32:24


    Paul Gigot speaks with former Sen. Phil Gramm about what free trade has done to American manufacturing, the political and economic damage that Donald Trump's volatile tariff policy could have during the 2026 midterm elections, and his new book, “The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Elon Musk Denounces Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 25:42


    As the GOP's tax-and-budget bill moves to the Senate, it gets a new opponent in Musk, who slams it on social media as a "disgusting abomination." How might the Senate improve the bill, since the alternative is a $4.5 trillion automatic tax increase amid a shaky economy? Plus, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismisses a nuclear deal, by insisting on uranium enrichment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ukraine's Surprise Drone Operation Hits Russian Bases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 24:56


    The daring Ukrainian attack reportedly involved sneaking drones into Russian territory, far from the front lines, until they were activated to strike Vladimir Putin's parked bombers. How much might this success affect the dynamic at the front lines? And as drone warfare changes the nature of the Ukraine conflict, is America paying attention to its own possible vulnerabilities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Donald Trump Takes On the Conservative Judiciary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 26:31


    Paul Gigot talks to law professor John Yoo about Donald Trump's attack on the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo, what's motivating the President, and what it means for the President's second-term judicial nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Elon Musk Says Goodbye to DOGE and D.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 25:21


    In an Oval Office farewell, he touts the work of his Department of Government Efficiency, while saying it will continue without him. How much has DOGE accomplished, and why did it fall short of the initial promises? Plus, the Supreme Court issues a unanimous ruling in favor of a railroad project that regulators finally approved after a 3,600-page environmental study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Courts Say Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 24:23


    After the U.S. Court of International Trade strikes down some of Donald Trump's tariffs as a violation of his authority as president, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit pauses the decision pending further arguments. So what happens next, and will Trump win on appeal to the Supreme Court? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Donald Trump's Latest Tariff Threats, on iPhones and the EU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 27:04


    He raises the idea of a 50% tax on imports from the European Union, then announces a pause two days later. Meantime, he says that Apple might face a 25% tariff on iPhones made in India, though is it economically feasible to manufacture them in the U.S.? Plus, the Trump administration changes its tone on the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Donald Trump Says Vladimir Putin Has 'Gone Absolutely CRAZY'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 26:55


    As Russia continues its air bombardment of Ukraine, he takes a tougher rhetorical line, saying that Putin is "playing with fire." But if his peace negotiations go nowhere, is Trump prepared to resupply the Ukrainians with U.S. weapons and air defenses? Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham argues for a bill, which has 82 co-sponsors, to ratchet up sanctions on Russian energy exports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Latest Swing at Harvard: Taking Away Foreign Students

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 27:13


    The Trump Administration moves to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll noncitizens on student visas, but it's temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Does the Ivy League school have a good case that this is mere retaliation by President Trump? Plus, the Supreme Court splits 4-4 on St. Isidore, the religious charter school, while signaling an end to so-called independent federal agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Speaker Mike Johnson Passed the GOP's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 24:10


    The Republican tax-and-budget package squeaks through the House, 215-214, after late negotiations by the speaker to placate GOP fiscal hawks and SALT deduction enthusiasts. What are some of the highlights and lowlights of the 1,000-page bill, including on tax cuts, defense spending, food stamps, and green subsidies? And how much is the Senate likely to revise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joe Biden's Decline, the 25th Amendment, and the Political Price

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 23:40


    New details about President Biden's difficulties in office have prompted debate about whether the 25th Amendment could have been invoked to remove him if necessary. But it's doubtful, given the procedure that the Constitution requires. Will Democrats pay a political price for covering for Biden? Plus, his office now says he didn't receive the PSA test for prostate cancer since 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Feds Charge a Congresswoman With Assaulting an ICE Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 26:12


    Rep. LaMonica McIver is accused of striking and impeding federal officers amid a confrontation at a Newark immigration detention facility. She calls the charges "ridiculous," while New Jersey's interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba says her conduct that day can't be overlooked. Plus, the Secret Service interviews James Comey about his “86 47” seashell photo posted on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Democrats and the Press Own Their Joe Biden Mistakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 24:27


    A new book reveals the errors made by Democrats and the media by covering for Joe Biden's mental and physical decline that was obvious to voters. Did their efforts lead to the election of Donald Trump for a second time? Plus, Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis raises questions about the transparency of medical tests and physicals performed on presidents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The GOP Holdouts on Donald Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 28:25


    The House Budget Committee votes down the Republican reconciliation package, amid a revolt by fiscal conservatives, including Rep. Chip Roy. What are their objections, and does Speaker Mike Johnson have a way to placate them without upsetting a different GOP faction? Meantime, Republican Senators are voicing a range of their own complaints about the House's handiwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Trump's Middle East Trip Says About His Foreign Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 24:27


    On a four-day visit to the Middle East, Donald Trump gives a speech on his vision for the region, meets Syria's new leader, and urges Iran toward a better path. What does his agenda say about his view of U.S. foreign policy and the direction of his second term? Plus, how will Trump react to Vladimir Putin's refusal to attend the peace talks with Ukraine that were being held in Turkey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order and the High Court

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 29:18


    The Justices prepare to debate Donald Trump's executive order denying citizenship to U.S.-born children of illegal aliens and temporary residents, including those with student or work visas, in a case that challenges a long consensus on the 14th Amendment. Plus, the court will also consider whether federal judges overstep their authority when they issue nationwide injunctions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's in the House GOP's ‘Big Beautiful' Tax Bill?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 24:41


    House Republicans outline their plan to extend the expiring 2017 tax cuts and prevent a $4.5 trillion tax increase, but the bill also includes a long list of political giveaways, including President Trump's promised tax exemption for tips and overtime, a tripling of the SALT deduction, and a $1,000 taxpayer contribution to "MAGA accounts" for babies. Is this the new GOP consensus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The U.S. and China's Tariff Rollback / Qatar Offers Trump a Jet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 24:37


    The United States and China agree to a 90-day rollback of tariffs, signaling a deescalation in the trade war between the two countries. Is this an economic breakthrough or a tactical retreat by Donald Trump? Plus, the Trump administration is considering accepting a new Air Force One from Qatar, but the potential gift comes with ethical questions attached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Columbia's Latest Anti-Israel Disruption, as Trump Threatens to Tax Harvard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 29:48


    After campus agitators make another scene at Columbia University, new Acting President Claire Shipman calls the NYPD, which makes about 80 arrests. Meantime, President Trump escalates his confrontation with Harvard University, threatening to take away its tax exemption, as Education Secretary Linda McMahon tells the school that it shouldn't bother applying for future funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Thaw in the Trade War as the U.S. and U.K. Make a Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 24:52


    Donald Trump and Keir Starmer announce a preliminary trade deal after the pause on the President's “Liberation Day” tariffs that caused distress in the financial markets. What does it mean for possible future pacts with Europe and China, and is the U.S.-U.K. agreement a sign of improvisational dealmaking?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The GOP's Huddle on Its 'Big Beautiful Bill'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 26:27


    How much progress are Republicans making, as they keep plugging away on legislation to pass their agenda via the Senate's reconciliation process, avoiding a filibuster? Questions that still divide the GOP are whether to reform Medicaid and the SNAP food-stamp program, and what about the SALT deduction and Donald Trump's promise of no taxes on tips and overtime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stranded in Newark? The FAA's Air-Traffic Control Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 29:19


    Hundreds of flights through Newark, N.J., have been disrupted, after an incident in which air-traffic controllers reportedly lost radar and communications for a short time. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said planes weren't in danger, but why can't the U.S. fix this outdated system? Plus, 35 Democrats in the House vote to end California's mandate for electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Paul Gigot Interviews Jason Riley on 'The Affirmative Action Myth'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 34:03


    Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley talks about his book in which he argues that black Americans made faster educational and economic progress before the onset of racial preferences and welfare programs. They also discuss whether it makes sense for colleges to give preferences to students from poor economic backgrounds.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Trade Wars and the Decline in U.S. GDP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 27:26


    The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released this week, and public companies on their earnings calls have recently warned about tariff effects, slowing consumer spending, and coming price increases. On the other hand, the jobs figures for April look solid. Yet nobody knows whether President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs are coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Donald Trump Dismisses Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 27:57


    Donald Trump removes national security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy after the Signal chat controversy. What does the move mean for the administration's foreign policy? Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson gives an update on the “big, beautiful” spending bill tackling defense spending, student loans, and Medicaid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Supreme Court Debates St. Isidore, the Religious Charter School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 26:29


    Does the First Amendment give a church the right to open a religious charter school? Or can states require that charter schools be secular, as part of the government's system of public education? The Justices wrestle with those questions in a case from Oklahoma, which could be a landmark ruling, with consequences for nearly four million students who now attend charters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The FBI's Arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 26:28


    The feds charge a state judge with helping an illegal immigrant evade ICE agents at the courthouse in Milwaukee. Is this an overreach by the Trump administration or a justified response to a violation of the law? Plus, amid President Trump's deal with El Salvador and new confusion about the circumstances of three deported U.S. citizen children, two polls suggest slipping public support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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