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- Mark Zuckerman - Nats - Mike Jones - NFL - Eric Bickel - Commanders

- Beltway Blitz: Nats, NFL, Commanders - Roster Bubble Players For the Commanders

- Beltway Blitz: Nats, NFL, Commanders - The NFL is introducing new rules where three qualifying player-safety violations in one season now mean an automatic one-game suspension. This could become an issue for some players.

Charlie Slowes, Frank Schwab, and Martenzie Johnson join the blitz.

-Beltway Blitz with Andrew Golden and Liam Griffin - What kind of leash should we give the Commanders? - Do we need to be patient with the Commanders?

4:05 – Andrew Golden / Nats 4:10 – Nate Davis / NFL 4:15 – Liam Griffin / Commanders

-Beltway Blitz: Chris Russell, David Harrison, and Denton Day join the show - Did Washington get the center situation wrong? - Did the Commanders play the starters enough?

Chris Russell, Denton Day and David Harrison join the Beltway Blitz.

A president who craves praise is easy to steer, and Charles Goyette argues that's exactly the danger facing US foreign policy right now. I'm joined by the New York Times best-selling author and Libertarian Institute writer to unpack his “mousetrapped” thesis: how Benjamin Netanyahu can use flattery, timing, and intelligence claims to nudge Donald Trump toward bigger risks in the Iran conflict. We walk through the mechanics of influence, including a reported decoy travel maneuver and why low-confidence intelligence can still change presidential behavior when fear and ego are involved. From the narrative of an Iranian threat to the way “tough” posturing spreads through the Beltway media ecosystem, we look at how escalation becomes normalized. We also confront the dark side of public war commentary, where calls to “obliterate” a major city get airtime as if consequences are optional. Then we bring it back to what gets ignored: leverage, accountability, and the human toll. We talk about US aid and Israel policy, political corruption allegations and market rumors, and why morale and mission clarity matter for service members living with the fallout of shifting objectives. If you care about the Israel and US relationship, Trump and Iran tensions, intelligence manipulation, and anti-intervention analysis, this is a must-hear conversation. Subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find it, what part of this debate do you think the public is missing?

A few years after "hope and change" curdled, HOUSE OF CARDS offered a cynic's guide to the Beltway circa Obama's first term. We finally discuss a cultural phenomenon that reality would soon hopelessly outpace. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the Michael & Us website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/ "Casual Viewing" by Will Tavlin - https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/essays/casual-viewing/ "The Comfortable Problem of Mid TV" by James Poniewozik - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/arts/television/mid-tv.html

“MK Confidential” opens on the early morning stillness of October 20, 2022. The Ponderosa Steakhouse in Ashland, Virginia, is about 100 miles south of the nation's capital. This far outside the Beltway, a couple on travel felt safely out of reach of the D.C. sniper; they were not. Now, the restaurant payphone rings, and rings, then goes silent. Megyn Kelly hosts retired FBI Supervisory Special Agents and profilers Jim Clemente and James Fitzgerald for an exclusive MK Confidential interview. Together, they examine the shooting that took place the night before, in the Ponderosa parking lot, and the letter that the sniper left behind. Analyzing the killers' word choice and crime scene setup, Clemente and Fitz redirect the working profile of the sniper from a lone white man in a white van, to a pair of black men — one older, one younger. The revised profile helps investigators narrow in on the truth, as they hunt for the man – now, man — terrorizing D.C. residents into zig-zagging through parking lots for safety. The case becomes a race for communication, and against the clock. This is Episode 4 of the Beltway Snipers story. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MEGYN at https://www.oneskin.co/MEGYN #oneskinpod AquaTru: Head to https://AquaTru.com & use code MKC for 20% off your purifier and a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: https://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: https://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow 
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-Beltway Blitz featuring Nats and Commanders - Danny Reminisces on a Miami Escapade - Is the National Media right to be low on the Commanders, or is that a miss?

Bobby Blanco and Johnny "Cakes" Auville join the Beltway Blitz.

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Beltway Blitz: Wizards, NFL, Commanders Greg Finberg / Bullets Forever Mike Jones / The Athletic Ethan Cadeaux / Associated Press Commanders tackle Josh Conerly joins to detail his training camp, his offseason, and the impact Laremy Tunsil has had on him.

- Beltway Blitz: Nats, NFL, Commanders - The concerts continue at Nats Park this week! - Paul Toboni talks with the Junkies about moving CJ Abrams to 2B

Today's Beltway Blitz features Dave Jageler on the Nats, Charles Robinson on the NFL, and Liam Griffin on the Commanders.

Kyle Williams, Frank Schwab and Mitch Tischler join the Beltway Blitz.

- Beltway Blitz: Nats, NFL, Commanders - Plenty of teams having fun at Jayden Daniels expense on social media

Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Mark Zuckerman / Nats 4:10 – Eric Edholm / NFL 4:15 – Chris Russell / Commanders

Beltway Ben Hall discusses how impressed he was with the Ravens tight ends in the preseason opener with Rob and Jeremy.

Ben Maller talks about Jayden Daniels addressing his beef with LSU over issuing his #5 jersey, Deion Sanders' latest media rules at Colorado, Geno Auriemma saying the WNBA has been 'hijacked' by politics, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-18:38 - Beltway Blitz 18:42-29:34 - What will you be watching for in tonight's preseason opener? 29:43- 36:42 - Who will you have your eyes on in tonight's Commanders game?

4 Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Kyle Williams / Nats 4:10 – Hondo Carpenter / NFL 4:15 – Kevin Sheehan / Commanders

Rob and Jeremy bring on Beltway Ben Hall to discuss what he saw at Ravens training camp on Thursday.

Democrats need to flip four seats in order to gain a majority in the Senate. The most talked-about toss-up seats, according to the FOX News Power Rankings, include Maine, Alaska, Ohio, and Iowa. In the Hawkeye State, polls are tightening in a race that hasn't elected a Democrat since 2008. Iowa Congresswoman and Senate nominee Ashley Hinson joins to discuss her campaign against Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Josh Turek, the impact of tariffs and food costs on the race, and the need for a congressional stock-trading ban. Plus, she previews tonight's MLB Field of Dreams game taking place in her district. Fertility rates in the United States are near historic lows as more Americans turn to fertility care, which could make starting a family more expensive and emotionally taxing. Embryologist, fertility educator, and award-winning author, Jessica Manns, joins the Rundown to unpack the medical realities of fertility treatments while addressing the profound emotional complexities of family planning. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and FOX News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Josh Whetzel / Nats 4:15 – David Harrison / Commanders - Should Stefon Diggs be able to wear Joe Theismann's #7? - Eagles Embarrassing Social Media

Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Josh Whetzel / Nats 4:15 – David Harrison / Commanders

President Trump signed an executive order updating recommended childhood immunizations—reducing the core schedule from 18 vaccines down to protections against 11 diseases, spacing out doses, and recommending single-dose MMR options. While medical and scientific consensus maintains there is no link between vaccines and autism, both the President and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested at the signing that a link may exist between the expanded schedule and rising autism rates. Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joins the Rundown to examine what this new guidance actually changes. She discusses HHS's approach to vaccine safety research, efforts to rebuild public trust, pediatric recommendations, and the administration's plan to investigate potential environmental triggers behind brain inflammation and autism.The restaurant industry is navigating complex challenges in food safety as recent FDA investigations into widespread foodborne outbreaks leave consumers on edge. Chef and restaurateur David Burke joins to discuss how his 18 locations manage major supply recalls through centralized buying, the pros and cons of local sourcing versus large distributors, and practical advice for consumers navigating food safety concerns when dining out. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump said this week that the decision to switch aircrafts to leave the NATO Summit in Turkey was made at the direction of his security detail and the military. Staff and members of the traveling press pool stayed on the original plane but were told to strictly keep the window shades closed throughout the flight, which prevented them from seeing a fighter jet escort. How and why were these decisions made, and how great of a threat did the President and the press face? FOX's Gurnal Scott speaks with Charles A. Marino, a former DHS adviser and a former Secret Service special agent, and author of the book 'Terrorists On The Border And In Our Country', who says disinformation and misinformation are important tools to keep the President safe. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00-18:53 - Beltway Blitz: Nats, NFL, Commanders 18:57-29:17 - Brandon Coleman talks stepping in at LT for Laremy Tunsil 29:25-36:10- How good will Brandon Coleman be at LT filling in for Laremy Tunsil?

4 Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Charlie Slowes / Nats 4:10 – Frank Schwab / NFL 4:15 – Nick Ackridge / Commanders

It's primary day in four states across the U.S., along with a special election in a fifth. The lineup includes contests in Connecticut, Vermont, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Plus, South Carolina's special primary for the U.S. Senate. Following a string of progressive Democratic victories earlier this year, Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary is the race to watch. FOX News Decision Desk Director Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to break down key matchups, discuss whether progressives and Democratic Socialists will maintain their momentum, and analyze what lies ahead for South Carolina following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. The Trump administration is taking aim at what it calls a major blind spot in America's food supply, proposing new requirements for companies to disclose chemicals added to their products. The move comes as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes to establish a formal definition for ultra-processed foods. HHS advisor and author Calley Means joins the Rundown to explain why the administration says greater transparency is needed and what these proposed changes could mean for the food Americans eat every day. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci are intensifying scrutiny of what the former White House advisor knew and said during the COVID-19 pandemic. The texts are prompting calls for an investigation with the power to prosecute. The latest criticism centers on a newly released text messages between Fauci and other top health officials discussing questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, admitting he had concerns about the impact of mRNA vaccines on pregnant women. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Rich Edson, senior national correspondent for FOX News Channel, who gives the latest details on the push to prosecute Dr. Fauci for his handling of the pandemic. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Spencer Nusbaum / Nats 4:10 – Mike Jones / NFL 4:15 – Mitch Tischler / Commanders

00:00-22:35 - Beltway Blitz - Nats, NFL, Commanders 22:46-33:30 - Chig Okonkwo Joins 33:40-39:47 - Which NFC East team has the best D line?

Discussions between the United States and Iran remain at a standstill, as the President now says he's taking a 'low-key' approach to the conflict. However, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are still pushing oil prices higher, leaving drivers wondering when gas prices will begin to fall. Slatestone Wealth LLC Partner and Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to break down the real-world impact of global instability on prices at the pump, why the bond market is doing heavy lifting for the Federal Reserve, and how investors should navigate the AI revolution. Plus, how much are consumers changing their behavior over food safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Congress heading deeper into the midterm election season, what remains unresolved? Wisconsin Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden joins the Rundown to discuss the stalled Farm Bill and proposed reforms to the SNAP food assistance program. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Van Orden also weighs in on recent food safety concerns and efforts to protect livestock from the New World screwworm, which he says is contributing to high beef prices. Plus, he discusses his reelection fight in Wisconsin's competitive 3rd Congressional District and the broader political landscape heading into the midterms. As America marks its 250th birthday, recent polling suggests national pride is shifting. A FOX News poll shows 53 percent of Americans are proud of the country, while Gallup reports national pride has dropped to an all-time low. Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute and creator of the Tuttle Twins series, joins the Rundown to discuss what is driving the decline—and how education can reconnect young Americans with the nation's founding principles. PLUS, commentary by Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a former senior White House aide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The FOX News Rundown Evening Edition, host Eben Brown is joined by FOX News columnist David Marcus to dissect the growing influence of controversial online figures like Hasan Piker and their ties to mainstream Democratic campaigns. Marcus breaks down his time on the ground in Michigan during the Democratic primary, examining how radical rhetoric—including past statements surrounding 9/11—may be alienating key voter demographics and creating a severe messaging divide within the party. Plus, Marcus tackles the generational shift in how younger Americans view historical events, the role of higher education, and how foreign adversaries like Russia and China use social media bot farms to amplify radical voices and divide the country. Stream every episode of The FOX News Rundown daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Zuckerman breaks down Connelly Early's injury, Miles Mikolas' future and whether CJ Abrams stays at shortstop. Jarrett Bell discusses the NFL's running back resurgence and a possible Aaron Donald comeback, while Ethan Cadeaux weighs in on the Stefon Diggs signing, his star power and how productive he can be in Washington.

Grant & Danny go around the DMV with the Beltway Blitz before discussing the Ravens' push to expand their presence in Maryland and what it could mean for the Commanders.

I've spent a lot of election nights the same way most political junkies have — tracking ratings, refreshing results, trying to guess which seats will flip before the networks call them. What I'd never really thought about is who actually makes those ratings in the first place, or how much judgment goes into a label as simple as “toss-up.”This week I sat down with Erin Covey, who leads House race coverage for The Cook Political Report, to kick off a month of conversations with their team. She told me something that stopped me: the team behind every rating you've ever cited is nine people. Nine people, tracking roughly 40 competitive House races every single week, plus the Senate, the governors, and the presidency every four years.What struck me most was how much of the job is restraint. It would be easier, in some ways, to call every close race a toss-up and let the outcome sort itself out. Erin pushed back on that instinct directly — the whole point of the exercise is to make a call, even when the call might be wrong.She also walked me through Texas's 23rd, a seat that should be safely Republican and isn't anymore — not because of redistricting or national trends, but because of exactly who's on the ballot. It's a reminder that all the modeling in the world still runs into the fact that candidates are people, and people are unpredictable.And I loved her answer when I asked whether growing up outside Washington — in a military family, across the South and overseas — changes how she reads a district. Her answer, below, is the whole thesis of good political journalism.Notable Quotes from Today's Episode “It's our team, which is smaller than a lot of people expect. Currently, nine members on our team.” — Erin Covey“If we put everything in toss-up, then we wouldn't really be making any predictions at all, right?” — Erin Covey“There's something inherently important about having lived outside the Beltway to understand that you can't apply the same rules or the same filter for each and every district because they all are so inherently different.” — Erin CoveyMy TakeawayBehind every House rating you read this fall is a small team making deliberate, sometimes uncomfortable calls — and the districts that surprise us usually do so because of the person on the ballot, not the map underneath them.The full conversation — on toss-ups, cash, and the Texas seat nobody expected to be competitive — is live on YouTube now. First of a month of Cook Political Report guests on the show. Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

It's another packed Beltway Blitz as Grant & Danny catch up with John "Cakes" Auville, PJ Glasser, and Shannon Harris. The crew covers the latest on the Commanders, Defenders, and the biggest stories around the NFL, along with plenty of insight, analysis, and fun from three familiar voices.

Grant & Danny are joined by John "Cakes" Auville, PJ Glasser, and Shannon Harris for the Beltway Blitz before diving into the range of outcomes for Stefon Diggs' first season with the Commanders. The guys debate both the best- and worst-case scenarios for the veteran receiver and what each would mean for Washington's offense in 2026.

It's a Stefon Diggs edition of the Beltway Blitz as Ryan Fowler and David Harrison join Grant & Danny to share their reactions to Washington's biggest move of the offseason. They discuss how Diggs fits in the offense, what he'll bring to Jayden Daniels and the receiver room, and whether the veteran wideout is the missing piece for the Commanders' Super Bowl aspirations.

Grant & Danny continue breaking down the Commanders' blockbuster addition of Stefon Diggs. Ryan Fowler and David Harrison join for the Beltway Blitz to share their reactions to the signing, plus the guys discuss what Diggs means for offensive coordinator David Blough, Washington's passing game, and expectations entering the 2026 season.

Grant & Danny bring you a loaded Beltway Blitz featuring Dave Jageler, Chelsea Janes, and Liam Griffin with the latest on the Nationals, Commanders, and D.C. sports. Later, Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton joins the show to discuss the first padded practices of training camp, how the defense fits his game, and the guys reveal which Washington players are entering a true "now or never" season.

Grant & Tobi bring you the Beltway Blitz with updates from around the D.C. sports scene before turning their attention back to the Nationals. The guys debate whether Foster Griffin will be moved before the MLB trade deadline, what kind of return Washington could get, and react as the final hours before the deadline unfold.

It's another packed edition of the Beltway Blitz as Grant & Tobi check in with Bobby Blanco for the latest on the Nationals following the MLB trade deadline, Eric Edholm to discuss the biggest storylines from around the NFL, and Tashan Reed for insights from Commanders training camp. From Washington baseball to league-wide headlines and the latest from Ashburn, the Blitz has you covered.

Last week, Ralph, along with our constitutional law expert, Bruce Fein, organized another symposium in Washington DC on impeaching Donald Trump. On today's program, we play you highlights from that symposium with eight of the participants, each of whom are going to give listeners their perspective on why Donald Trump should be impeached even before the midterm elections.The rhetoric from many Democratic leaders has not kept up with the horror and the urgency of what [Donald Trump] is inflicting on America and the American people. He has moved very, very quickly to develop a fascist dictatorship embodying a kleptocratic corporate state that is marked by non-regulation, tax cuts for the wealthy, and tax escapes for the wealthy and major corporations, as well as expanded corporate welfare in the midst of personal and institutional two-way bribery and extortion. It's very important to punctuate the seriousness of what he's already done.Ralph NaderCelinda Lake is a political strategist and president of Lake Research Partners.What I love about polling is: conventional wisdom is wrong about 90% of the time, plus or minus 5%. Beltway conventional wisdom is wrong about 100% of the time, plus or minus 5%. So, “Everybody knows impeachment is unpopular.” No, it's not. It's very popular. A majority of people support it. “Everyone knows that it'll energize the other side.” No. The other side, to the extent they're going to be energized, they're already energized. We need to energize our side. We need to get our people out to vote… “Everyone knows it's very volatile.” No, it's not. Attitudes about impeachment track with job performance… And finally, “Everybody knows that nobody understands impeachment.” Well, frankly, voters understand it better than a lot of elected officials.Celinda LakeSuparna Reddy is the Senior Counsel for Free Speech For People.Let us be clear: Congress should impeach and remove Trump for each and every one of these hundreds of offenses. And we have a duty to record his every abuse of power. But in the process, we should not miss the forest for the trees— Trump is intentionally and systematically dismantling our democratic institutions to consolidate his own power and line his own pockets.Suparna ReddyRichard Painter is the S. Walter Richey professor of corporate law at the University of Minnesota Law School and was the chief White House ethics lawyer from 2005 to 2007.We have seen serious, indeed, tragic financial conflicts of interest in the executive branch never before seen in the history of our country—unless we look at our very early Presidents who held vast plantations with slave labor, a clear economic conflict of interest with their official duties. A conflict of interest shared by many Senators and Representatives and Justices of the Supreme Court, and indeed a tragic conflict of interest for the first eighty years of our history that ended only with a bloody civil war. But since then, we have not had at least a President who is embroiled in financial conflicts of interest with his official duties.Richard PainterDoug Bandow is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, specializing in foreign policy and civil liberties.We need to make a persuasive argument for people, whether they like Donald Trump or not, to understand the Constitution transcends this President. The Constitution transcends future Presidents and future crises. We need to convince Americans across the political spectrum to stand with the rule of law, to stand with accountable government, to stand with an accountable executive, responsible legislatures. History tells us that one person making these decisions is not good. Plenty of authoritarians in the past have made these decisions and brought their countries to disaster.Douglas BandowErwin Chemerinsky is the Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.We're now at a moment when the federal government is a threat to our rights. The actions of the Trump administration are unprecedented in the violations of the Constitution. And so I think it's crucial that state and local governments step in so as to protect rights. It's interesting that through American history, Federalism has always been equated, states' rights have always been equated with regressive policies… But now it's time for progressives to use states' rights and look for the opportunities for states to safeguard our constitutionErwin ChemerinskyKeira Havens is a United States Air Force veteran, a former scientist, and a longtime political activist. She is the executive director of Citizens' Impeachment.Everybody has agency. Everybody has a role that they can play. Everybody can take action. As a private citizen, I can say, “Man, there are a lot of things wrong with what's happening.” In fact, I wrote several articles of impeachment: tyranny, treason, obstruction of justice, and of course, corruption, right? Members of Congress have more power than that. They need to do more than say things. They have to take action. Courage is an action. It's what you do after you say the words that really matters. And every single member of Congress is able to take action. They are able to introduce articles of impeachment, and they are refusing.Keira HavensJessica Denson is a former Trump staffer and founder of the Removal Coalition.The American people (and particularly Democratic primary voters) are looking for fighters. For God's sake, what could you do better than to exert the power that you have—this one privilege in the House, Rule 9, that gives any member of the Congress, including the minority, the ability to force a vote any time. Why would you sit on that? Why would you wait? Instead, in my activism, I've had to resort to relying on literally one Congressman. This is so pathetic. He is a dear friend, and I am so grateful for him. But to this day, I think it is pathetic that I have to rely on one Congressman to bring forth articles of impeachment and force votes, and that's Representative Green.Jessica DensonNews 7/31/26* Our top stories this week have to do with the Democratic National Committee. Several stories have recently come out about DNC Chair Ken Martin, ranging from interpersonal issues to his utter failure to raise money for the Democratic Party. The most stunning example of this comes from NOTUS, which reports that Martin “put [the DNC's] physical headquarters up for collateral last year in order to obtain a $15 million line of credit to help invest in off-year elections.” While the party has used this mechanism before, it underlines the gaping disparity between the DNC, which is currently over $2 million in debt compared to the Republican National Committee (RNC), which can boast $128.5 million cash on-hand.* Compounding the issues of the already cash-strapped DNC, the New Republic reports the Democratic National Committee was scammed out of nearly $29,000 by an email from someone pretending to be Chair Ken Martin last year. DNC spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg is quoted saying “The DNC takes seriously our duty to protect the funds provided to us by millions of patriotic Americans chipping in to fund our mission…this was a one-off mistake that was promptly caught and addressed, and no similar issues have occurred since.” That said, only $7,000 worth of this money has been recovered. As TNR puts it, “This has all been very embarrassing. Martin can't raise money, can't keep money, and can't unite the base under the big tent' he likes to talk about.” Martin may also be facing an outright rebellion led by party insiders.* One surprising proposal to this effect is coming from a very unlikely source. The Hill reports veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, while tearing into Martin, opened the door to former DNC Vice-Chair David Hogg taking the reins. Carville said the DNC appears “dysfunctional” and that the committee needs to “figure out a way maybe they could be somewhat relevant,” adding that “If David Hogg wants to take it over, I ain't stopping you…Go ahead, man, I don't really care.” This is a stark turnabout from Carville's position on Hogg when the latter was in DNC leadership; back then, Carville dismissed him as “a contemptible little twerp.” In an interview, Hogg highlighted this exact reversal, while simultaneously saying that he did not want to lead the crumbling Democratic Party organization. Ben Wikler, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair who challenged Ken Martin in 2025 has also resisted calls to take over the DNC, with rumors circulating that he is gearing up to run for Senate in the Badger State next cycle. While pressure continues to mount on Martin, alternative leadership remains elusive.* Speaking of lackluster leadership, Sources Say News reports Capitol CNCT has launched The Scoop which they describe as “a confidential rating system that lets current and former Hill staffers weigh in on the members and offices they have worked for.” As one might imagine, some reviews are extremely scathing. This piece cites one that reads, “Leadership is abusive. Lies about promotions and bonuses…This place will leach at your mental health like a vampire…Beware.” Sources Say highlights the fact that “Unlike most workplaces, Congress has no HR department, which means bad behavior by members and senior staff can go unreported and unchecked for years.” The new site verifies that the posters are or were real employees of these offices, but keeps their names anonymous to protect them from retaliation.* In more news from Congress, POLITICO reports Maryland Representative and House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin is launching a new investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, this time focusing on whether the deceased sex offender and financier acted as an unregistered foreign agent. In a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Raskin writes that “Jeffrey Epstein never registered as a foreign agent…Yet numerous recently released documents now show he acted aggressively on behalf of multiple foreign governments, including several with interests adverse to the United States, in order to influence policies of the first Trump Administration.” The declassified files reveal that Epstein “offered to serve as a conduit between Saudi Arabia and members of the Trump administration, consulted with Russian officials on engaging with the president and advised former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.” This inquiry is likely to raise fresh questions about not only Epstein's role working on behalf of foreign governments, but his possible connections with intelligence and espionage organizations including the CIA and Mossad.* Other progressive members of Congress, led by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, have issued a formal response to a new Trump administration report on Cuba. These members interpret this report – which claims that the tiny Caribbean nation of 10 million people has “waged a sustained campaign” to “conquer” the United States and is backing “left-wing terrorism on American soil” – is in fact an instrument the administration plans to use to persecute “Trump's perceived political enemies.” Omar, joined by Representatives Jim McGovern, Delia Ramirez, Rashida Tlaib, AOC and more, contend that Trump is “hell-bent on taking America back 70 years to the height of Cold War McCarthyism, when hawkish foreign policy was paired with unsubstantiated accusations of communist subversion and political repression against dissidents at home.” The administration report singled out several organizations and activists, including the National Lawyers Guild, Hasan Piker, and campus activist Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Omar. This from Common Dreams.* In more news from the left, POLITICO reports Donavan McKinney – who is challenging incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar in Detroit – picked up a major batch of endorsements this week from members of the Congressional Black Caucus. These new endorsers include Representatives Steven Horsford, the former chair of the CBC, along with Lateefah Simon and Ayanna Pressley. These endorsements, particularly that of Congressman Horsford, are notable because Thanedar retains the support of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his deputies, Representatives Pete Aguilar and Katherine Clark. McKinney said he was “honored” by these endorsements, adding that he “[looks] forward to working alongside these incredible leaders to pass critical legislation to protect voting rights, get big money out of our politics, and ensure all families have access to the resources they need to not just survive, but to truly thrive.” McKinney's primary will be held on August 4th, along with the more closely watched Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and his moderate, establishment-backed opponent Haley Stevens.* Meanwhile, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues to fulfill campaign promises at an astonishing rate. First, Forbes reports that Mamdani has officially introduced a $124.7 billion city budget which includes funding for five city-run grocery stores which will sell staple foods at a 30% discount compared to private grocery stores. These staples are set to include produce, dairy, bread, select meat and seafood, and approximately 20 other products. Being city-owned, these stores will not have to pay rent or property taxes, ensuring they can operate more cheaply than their competitors in the private sector. This piece notes that similar experiments in smaller cities like Baldwin, Florida, and Erie, Kansas proved unsustainable financially, while proposals in Chicago and Kansas City struggled to get off the ground. There is reason to believe New York will prove a different matter entirely, but that remains to be seen. At the same time, Jacobin reports Mamdani is launching a new initiative called “Talk to Tenants,” which will “send volunteers door-to-door in buildings with chronic housing code violations, connecting renters with organizing resources, neighborhood organizations, and training on tenants' rights and how to build tenant associations.” This effort will be led by the Office of Mass Engagement in partnership with the Office to Protect Tenants. It is extremely encouraging to see Mamdani utilizing a varied array of tools at his disposal – including both direct action by the city as on grocery stores or using city resources to promote the formation of non-governmental organizing efforts – in order to achieve his vision of a just and affordable American metropolis.* In more troubling, if not surprising, news, the Wall Street Journal is out with a new report finding that the Department of Justice is giving a green light to corporate criminals. The Journal cites examples ranging from Alibaba to Boeing and EagleBank to Abbott Laboratories where the Trump DOJ “declined to charge companies even when prosecutors thought executives or managers were involved in the wrongdoing.” This follows from directives given by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who has “said prosecutors shouldn't view prosecuting companies as their goal and should instead focus on holding individual wrongdoers accountable.” This piece cites a December speech by Blanche in which he stated that “Companies don't go to jail, people do.” Yet, it seems that under the Trump Justice Department, neither do.* Finally, in more corporate news, the antitrust lawsuit filed by over a dozen state attorneys general has at least temporarily succeeded in halting the mega-merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and the Ellisons' media conglomerate, Paramount Skydance. After the lawsuit was filed, a federal judge in Oakland ordered a pause on the deal, and since then, the Ellisons themselves have agreed to put the merger “on ice” pending the outcome of the trial, Variety reports. This piece also highlights the private sentiments of anonymous Warner Bros. executives who apparently hope that the deal hits a “legal landmine” and is ultimately “nixed.” However, in an internal memo, David Ellison maintained that “the facts and the law are on our side, and a full hearing will demonstrate why the plaintiffs' arguments should not prevail.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe