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A new report finds that participation in the federal food stamp program is down far more than was predicted when the Republican-led Congress approved cuts in 2025. That portends a similar fate for Medicaid, as states ready comparable changes. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, as part of the “How Would You Fix It?” series, Rovner interviews GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.  Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too:  Julie Rovner: The New York Times' “The Fake Influencers Selling Wellness on Your Feed,” by Arijeta Lajka, Isabelle Niu, Mark Boyer, James Surdam and Dan T. Peters. Joanne Kenen: Stat's “A Most-Wanted Fugitive Appears To Have Been Secretly Working as a Biotech Executive,” by Adam Feuerstein. Margot Sanger-Katz: NPR's “Amid Nurse Shortage, a University Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for Men,” by Andrea Hsu. Alice Miranda Ollstein: Roll Call's “Trump Administration Puts Kibosh on HIV Prevention Funding,” by Ariel Cohen. 

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says at his Senate confirmation hearing to be Attorney General that mistakes were made during the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and apologizes to survivors whose personal information was not redacted. He also says the $1.8 billion proposed anti-weaponization fund is 'dead'; Nominee for Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton refuses to answer Senate Intelligence Committee Democrats' questions about whether Joe Biden beat Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election; CDC Director nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz faces tough questions at her confirmation hearing from Republican Committee Chair Dr. Bill Cassidy, who asks if she will resist political interference in vaccine policy and other public health policy decisions; House votes on an amendment to eliminate $3.3 billion of U.S. military aid to Israel; President Donald Trump announces $10 billion in defense production investments at a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania; Vice President JD Vance meets with House Republicans as they plan to move a $93 billion spending package, most of it for costs related to the war with Iran, through the budget reconciliation process that will allow them to pass it in the Senate with only Republican votes; former President Joe Biden has a new book coming out; British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says farewell as he holds his last Prime Minister's Question Time in the House of Commons in London before his resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Supreme Court ruled mail-in ballots can be counted past Election Day, Stephen Miller went on the record and accused Chief Justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett of caving to the radical left. President Donald Trump punched back in the Oval Office, naming the exact Republican senators — Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and Mitch McConnell — standing in the way of the Save America Act, while John Thune refuses to pressure anyone. Plus the instantly iconic moment Clarence Thomas brushed off a Daily Caller reporter and gave him absolutely nothing. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go https://askchapter.org/oconnor *Paid Partnership* Chapter: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret Brennan interviews Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) about his clash with President Trump over the war with Iran and healthcare policy.

This week on Face the Nation, the fragile detente between the US and Iran is disrupted and tensions over the war with Iran explode between President Trump and the Republican Senator he worked to defeat.Following a Capitol Hill shouting match between President Trump and Louisiana Republican Bill Cassidy over the Senator's vote against the war with Iran, we spoke exclusively with Cassidy about that exchange, his relationship with the President and his thoughts on the administration's health policy agenda as Cassidy wraps up his Senate career. We also speak to Virginia Senator Tim Kaine about the shift of the Democratic party to the left and check in on all the other news of the week. Finally, the Supreme Court is on the verge of wrapping up this session, for some analysis on last week's key decisions and a look ahead to those last few cases, we turn to chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.

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Across the nation, we're getting ready for July 4, 2026: Taylor Swift's wedding weekend. Also Donald Trump is either dying or dying to be thin, JD Vance is vying to seem human, and Bill Cassidy is determined to go out in a blaze of obsequiousness.This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive episodes of What Next —you'll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Rob Gunther, Evan Campbell, Madeline Thames-Ducharme and Patrick Fort.Paige Osburn is the senior supervising producer of What Next and What Next TBD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday, June 26, 2026 Today, another federal judge has permanently blocked Trump's order restricting mail-in voting; the Supreme Court has stripped temporary protected status from 350,000 Haitians and Syrians, and blocks asylum seekers at the border; vendors have been told to begin dismantling the Alligator Alcatraz concentration camp; massive earthquakes rocked Venezuela, Japan, and California; the Pentagon restored flu vaccines after hundreds fell ill; Senate Republicans caved on yesterday's War Powers Resolution; US Park Police seek to identify a person who touched the water in the reflecting pool a week ago; Jamie Raskin will open a discharge petition to force a vote on the $1.8B Slush Fund; a judge wants answers on why the tarp hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center facade; plus Allison delivers your Good News. 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Across the nation, we're getting ready for July 4, 2026: Taylor Swift's wedding weekend. Also Donald Trump is either dying or dying to be thin, JD Vance is vying to seem human, and Bill Cassidy is determined to go out in a blaze of obsequiousness.This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive episodes of What Next —you'll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Rob Gunther, Evan Campbell, Madeline Thames-Ducharme and Patrick Fort.Paige Osburn is the senior supervising producer of What Next and What Next TBD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Headlines: Meta tried to silence former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams from promoting her tell-all Careless People for over a year through an arbitration agreement, she's now suing in federal court, and the book sold 130,000 copies anyway. On the Epstein files, Leon Black is testifying to Congress today about his $170 million payment to Epstein and his alleged use of Epstein as a hush money middleman, with "please call Leon Black" appearing over 300 times in the Epstein files, and a federal judge separately ruled the DOJ must unredact specific Epstein file pages by July 2nd — including FBI interviews with a woman who claimed Trump sexually assaulted her as a minor — or make a case in court for why they can't. On the war beat,  Bill Cassidy reversed his war powers vote essentially the day after his screaming match with Trump, Iran attacked another ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the chief negotiator announced that "management of the Strait will never return to the way it was before," and the White House formally requested $87 billion more from Congress for the war, because the previous billions went so well. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court dropped three 6-3 rulings that struck down Hawaii's gun law banning firearms in public spaces, ended TPS for Syrian and Haitian refugees who have been here over a decade and made it illegal for consumers to sue manufacturers over undisclosed product hazards, which is bad news for the MAHA crowd. A lower court judge blocked Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting and creating citizenship voter lists, calling it an attempt to "intimidate local election officials" that falls outside presidential authority. And finally, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rent on approximately one million rent-stabilized apartments starting October 1st, which is Zohran Mamdani's second big win this week after sweeping the primaries, and landlords are already preparing to sue about it. Resources/Articles mentioned: WSJ: Meta Tried to Silence Her. Now She's Suing NBC News: Lawmakers expected to press billionaire Leon Black about Epstein ties The Hill: Judge orders DOJ to produce, unredact sought after Epstein files ABC News: In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win Axios: Federal judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting order The Hill: 5 takeaways from Supreme Court's big rulings on immigration, guns CNN: Supreme Court gives Trump major wins on two immigration cases Axios: Supreme Court blocks lawsuits over chemical risks WSJ: New York City Board Approves Mamdani's Rent Freeze Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court greenlights deportation of 1.3 million immigrants with protected status. The Iran war is over because the Pentagon ran out of money. And the DOJ let corporate CEOs walk free for the entire Biden term. In this episode: • Supreme Court 6–3 ruling strips Temporary Protected Status from 1.3 million people. • Stephen Miller and Tom Homan gear up for mass deportations. • Iran war collapses—Congress refuses to fund the Pentagon's war supplemental. • The phony Senate vote narrative exposed—Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul explained. • War Powers Act of 1973 and why it never worked. • Obama and Biden's Justice Department refused to prosecute Fortune 500 CEOs. • Deferred prosecution agreements: corporate crime pays, nobody goes to prison. • Merrick Garland's delay on Trump's January 6 indictment and what it cost. • Rick Scott, hospital fraud, and the two-tier justice system. • "Where's my effing money?"—the only question that matters. Key figures covered: Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Tom Homan, JD Vance, Joe Biden, Merrick Garland, Eric Holder, Jack Smith, Rick Scott, Bill Cassidy, Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Tim Kaine, Marco Rubio, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos. Subscribe for live shows Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:05 PM Eastern. ## #IranWar #TPS #Pentagon #CorporateCrime #MerrickGarland #DonaldTrump #StephenMiller #Congress #WarPower

Across the nation, we're getting ready for July 4, 2026: Taylor Swift's wedding weekend. Also Donald Trump is either dying or dying to be thin, JD Vance is vying to seem human, and Bill Cassidy is determined to go out in a blaze of obsequiousness.This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive episodes of What Next —you'll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Rob Gunther, Evan Campbell, Madeline Thames-Ducharme and Patrick Fort.Paige Osburn is the senior supervising producer of What Next and What Next TBD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 25, 2026. We open with the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling clearing the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals — and we explain why this ruling is exactly right and why it took this long to get here. The T in TPS stands for temporary. It always did. The left shortened it to the acronym specifically so they wouldn't have to say the word. We connect it to Samuel Adams' warning that the tools of a tyrant pervert the plain meaning of words — and explain why a humanitarian program that has lasted 15 years and spawned a shadow immigration system was never what the law intended. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the U.S. Senate passed a war powers resolution demanding the U.S. cease military engagement with Iran — then President Trump called out specific Republican senators by name at a White House lunch, and the Senate voted on the exact same resolution again, with Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy flipping their votes. Then the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a sweep of major wins — ending asylum claims from those who haven't yet crossed the border, upholding the end of temporary protected status, striking down Hawaii's concealed carry ban as unconstitutional, and ruling in favor of Monsanto over claims that Roundup causes cancer. And a series of massive earthquakes — a 7.1 followed by a 7.5 — struck Venezuela, with President Trump immediately offering USAID and instructing all agencies to move quickly to help the country the U.S. now considers a new and great friend. We cover Rosie O'Donnell telling Jim Acosta's internet show that she doesn't think Trump's 2024 victory really happened and that she believes Kamala won — with no evidence, just the emotional need to reject a result that offended her politics. We note that Donald Trump won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, that Kamala Harris doesn't even think Kamala won, and that the left's habit of calling Republicans election deniers while doing exactly that themselves is the purest form of projection. Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson debate whether party games kill the vibe or enhance it — and the answer, it turns out, depends entirely on timing. Throwing out Uno mid-conversation is a vibe killer. Showing up to a designated game night is a completely different experience. We also hear about a competitive grandmother who never let anyone win, a son-in-law who travels with board games, and the Parr family's ongoing Dungeons and Dragons campaign that has been running for a year and a half with six-hour sessions. In our Digging Deep segment, we read the Democratic Socialists of America's actual platform — all of it, including the pictures — and what we find is nothing short of a blueprint for revolution. They explicitly call for a new democratic constitution that would replace the current government with a single legislative branch — no Senate, no executive, no judiciary — with representation limited to workers, powerful labor unions, and social movements. This is not a party that wants to amend the Constitution. This is a party that wants to abolish it. We ask why the Democratic Party is allowing a party with a completely different platform to run its candidates in Democratic primaries — and we call the DSA exactly what it is: a parasite inside the Democratic Party whose first objective is to destroy its host. We also cover Letitia James publicly expressing unhappiness with Mamdani's primary wins — and we notice that her complaint, stripped of the language, is essentially that the new wave of progressive candidates don't look like the old wave of progressive candidates. When diversity reaches positions of power that threaten your own position of power, suddenly it becomes complicated. We note — with some genuine surprise — that Mayor Mamdani has added 580 new police officers to the NYPD, triggering protests from the very Democratic Socialists of America activists who helped elect him, who are now protesting outside City Hall because they feel he has abandoned the cause of defunding the police. For our Bright Spot, Justice Samuel Alito's majority opinion in the asylum case is a masterclass in the plain meaning of words — ruling that a person who has not crossed the border has not arrived in the United States, and therefore cannot claim asylum under a law that only applies to those who have arrived in the United States. He quotes the American Heritage Dictionary. He gives everyday examples. He is doing what every judge should do — letting words mean what they say. We call this a genuine bright spot. Joy Reid says no Black person is really excited about the 4th of July because it's a symbol of slavery. We remind her that the Declaration of Independence — written during the era of slavery — declared it a self-evident truth that all men are created equal, and that statement was used to justify abolition. The United States was the first nation to ban the transatlantic slave trade, six months before Britain. That's what the Fourth of July represents. And we close with the discovery that the Lincoln Memorial has a 15,000 square foot basement — called the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft — that has existed since the building was constructed in 1922 and is now open to the public for the first time, featuring a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation and graffiti left on the walls by the workers who built it. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The POTUS speech to kickoff the "state fair" in honor of America's 250th year was all about how the country is great because of him. Meanwhile, Hegseth is continuing to purge the Pentagon of some of our best warfighters for political and cowardly reasons. Plus, Bill Cassidy caved to Trump yet again, another son-in-law is following in Jared's footsteps and angling to get in on the family's hustle, some love for George Washington, and the administration's levels of corruption are so epic it's like Watergate every day. Tom Nichols joins Tim Miller.show notes Tom on making the 250th "small" Tom on the capitulation to Iran Netflix's "The American Experiment"

Tonight on The Last Word: Former Secretary of State John Kerry says Iran has a new “sense of power” after Donald Trump's war. Also, a Trump tantrum stalls a housing bill he previously supported. And the USGS reports high casualties are probable from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Fmr. Secretary John Kerry and Sen. Alex Padilla join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today The Chicks break down reports of multiple earthquakes striking Venezuela before diving into the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including Trump's canceled housing bill signing, Senate infighting, and a heated confrontation between President Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy.The conversation then shifts to Iran, where Marco Rubio addresses the Strait of Hormuz, missile concerns, and the temporary nature of the current agreement. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praises Trump while unveiling a massive new defense spending plan.Then we tackle the political earthquake shaking New York City. The Chicks discuss the socialist surge in NYC, Zohran Mamdani's growing influence, warnings from critics about the future of the city, rising concerns over anti-Semitism, and why some Democrats seem unwilling to address the issue.Finally, we react to Tucker Carlson's explosive interview with Alex Jones, his comments about Israel, his claim that MAGA is dead, and Brandon Tatum's fiery response.Plus: Fetterman, Hakeem Jeffries, The View, Chris Murphy, Elise Stefanik, culture stories, and much more.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Schedule your FREE risk review from Bulwark Capital at https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comDon't change your dog's food—just add Ruff Greens. Get your FREE jumpstart trial bag (just cover shipping) with code CHICKS at https://RuffChicks.comFeel the difference of truly fast, modern antivirus protection — for a limited time, save 60% when you go to https://Webroot.com/Chicks Because readiness isn't just for those in the field—it's for life. Explore simple ways to stay prepared at https://ReadyWise.com and save 10% with Chicks10.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Today's Headlines: In a rare occurrence, we're starting with good news. The FDA approved a new drug called Trodelvy that reduces aggressive triple-negative breast cancer progression by 40% compared to chemo — affecting 48,000 Americans a year — science is awesome. Zohran Mamdani swept Tuesday's New York primaries, no he wasn't on the ballot but all three of his DSA-endorsed challengers defeated incumbent Democrats including Dan Goldman and Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat, triggering a full Democratic Party freakout — Letitia James called out Mamdani on CNN, former DNC chair Jaime Harrison posted a barely-veiled "if you hate the party don't use its resources" thread, and Mamdani responded with a Jalen Brunson clip from the Knicks parade. In Trump shenanigans, Donald admitted at a Pennsylvania rally that he personally called the US attorney in California to "take a look" at the governor's primary results, claiming Steve Hilton started winning about an hour after the call, which is either a confession of election interference or the most casual admission of abuse of power we've heard yet. He then refused to sign the bipartisan housing bill his own White House negotiated unless Republicans first pass the SAVE Act to overhaul voting laws before the midterms, got into a screaming match with Bill Cassidy at a Senate lunch over the Iran war vote. As expected, Speaker Mike Johnson immediately announced he'd push the SAVE Act through budget reconciliation to appease him — which is not what budget reconciliation is for, but here we are. In other news, Pete Hegseth forced out highly respected four-star General Christopher Donohue, who headed the Army in Europe and Africa, with more "personnel changes" expected next week as Hegseth continues his speed run of replacing competent military commanders with pliant ones. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the Oval Office, kissed Trump's ring, and had to sit there while Trump ranted for the fourth consecutive day about someone cutting the reflecting pool with a box cutter. And finally, Bending Spoons — the Italian tech company that owns Vimeo, WeTransfer, AOL, and Eventbrite — is planning a $19 billion US IPO. Resources/Articles mentioned: WSJ: New Drugs Are Replacing Chemo for Aggressive Breast Cancer NYT: Cait Conley Wins Primary to Face Mike Lawler in N.Y. Swing District NBC News: Trump endorses a second candidate in the South Carolina governor's race Axios: Socialist "earthquake" in NY leaves Democrats reeling: "Huge defeat" Politico: Trump says he asked US attorney for California election probe: ‘Do me a favor' AP News: Live updates: Trump speaks at National Mall rally for America 250 CNN: What's in the ‘SAVE America Act' and why is it so important to Donald Trump? MS Now: Inside Trump's closed-door clash with Senate Republicans The Hill: Speaker Johnson says he will push SAVE America Act through reconciliation 3.0 The Hill: Trump lays out new details on Reflecting Pool ‘vandals' WSJ: Hegseth Cuts Army Commander's Storied Career Short as Part of Broader Shake-Up Reuters: Vimeo owner Bending Spoons seeks $1.62 billion US IPO, sources say Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today The Chicks break down reports of multiple earthquakes striking Venezuela before diving into the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including Trump's canceled housing bill signing, Senate infighting, and a heated confrontation between President Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy. The conversation then shifts to Iran, where Marco Rubio addresses the Strait of Hormuz, missile concerns, […]

Senator Jon Husted, the Junior Senator from Ohio, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss yesterday's reported spat between Sen. Bill Cassidy and President Trump over Iran negotiations. Sen. Husted also discussed his move to pass the INVEST Act, his Senate race in Ohio against Sherrod Brown, and more! Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two massive earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing dozens and trapping thousands under rubble. U.S. President Donald Trump faces a Republican revolt – including a shouting showdown with Senator Bill Cassidy – over his Iran deal. Millions of Americans are cut off from food stamps under his sweeping tax and spending cuts. And as Europe swelters in a record heatwave, air-conditioning becomes France's latest political hot potato. **This episode has been corrected to remove a line saying Keiko Fujimori would be Peru's first female president. Dina Boluarte was Peru's first female president. If confirmed by the electoral authority, Fujimori will become Peru's first elected female president. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump took Senate Republicans to task over the SAVE America Act, exposing a growing divide within the GOP over election integrity and leadership. Todd examines the heated confrontation involving Bill Cassidy, the debate over the Senate filibuster, and why requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID has become such a contentious issue. He also explains what is actually included in the SAVE America Act, why conservatives see it as common-sense election reform, and what this fight says about the future of the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections. If election security matters, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

President Trump took Senate Republicans to task over the SAVE America Act, exposing a growing divide within the GOP over election integrity and leadership. Todd examines the heated confrontation involving Bill Cassidy, the debate over the Senate filibuster, and why requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID has become such a contentious issue. He also explains what is actually included in the SAVE America Act, why conservatives see it as common-sense election reform, and what this fight says about the future of the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections. If election security matters, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

On today's show, Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 after suffering sudden cardiac arrest at his rented mansion in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. His death was ruled a homicide caused by acute propofol intoxication. Scoot reviews some of Michael Jackson's most newsworthy moments. There are new rumors and hints about a possible Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding, with some already describing it as a "royal wedding." Thinking back on your own wedding, would you do anything differently? Spend less money, invite fewer people, worry less about details, or change one big decision? The latest controversy at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool now includes reports of dead ducks, as wildlife experts work to determine whether chemicals, algae, construction stress, disease, or something else is to blame. Is this a real environmental concern, a political embarrassment, or both?  Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy reportedly got into a heated confrontation with President Trump during a closed-door Republican lunch over the war with Iran. Cassidy has been one of the Republican voices questioning the war and the deal with Iran that followed it. Is this a real split inside the GOP or a temporary disagreement over one of the biggest foreign policy decisions of Trump's presidency? 

Philip takes a look at a Facebook post by Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias. The Councilmember shared an unedited image of a woman using a public art sculpture as a place to sleep. After speaking with her, she agreed to move. The post was framed as a real-life encounter with a homeless individual using public art for shelter, using it to stress respect for community spaces—while sparking broader discussion about homelessness and empathy. Hours after President Trump blasted Sen. Bill Cassidy for supporting a war powers resolution, Cassidy helped to deliver Trump a victory by voting with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday. The vote blocked a separate resolution aimed at reining in the president's war powers in Iran from advancing. The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for "urgent needs" connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Hours after President Trump excoriated Republicans at a private lunch for backing a war powers resolution to end the Iran conflict, the Senate voted down a separate resolution as two Republicans flipped their votes. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana told reporters he changed his vote after he was reassured by a private briefing he received after engaging in a shouting match with the president at the lunch. And Senator Rand Paul flipped his vote to present, posting on X that he wanted to give the peace talks a chance. The moves are mostly symbolic, but Trump had complained to senators that the passage of the resolution on Tuesday had undermined his negotiating position with the Iranians at a sensitive time, senators said.2) Micron Technology surged in premarket trading after its quarterly sales forecast exceeded Wall Street estimates, signaling that an AI-fueled growth run remains strong. The company has secured strategic customer agreements that average three years in length, which suggests it can mitigate boom-and-bust cycles in the memory chip industry. Micron's revenue will be approximately $50 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, with profit of about $31 a share, compared with analyst projections of $43.2 billion and $25.31, respectively.3) The European Union's US trade deal is set to go into effect after the bloc gave its final sign-off. The EU will erase levies on US industrial goods and some agriculture products in exchange for a 15% tariff ceiling on its US exports. The transatlantic trade relationship remains strained due to unresolved disagreements over issues like metals tariffs and tech regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on America in the MorningTrump Wins Key War Powers Vote After Contentious GOP MeetingA loud and contentious meeting with Senate Republicans results in a victory for President Trump on another War Powers Resolution vote. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Postmaster General Defends USPS FinancesThe U.S. Postmaster General testified before Congress about the financial future of the United States Postal Service. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. IRS Tax Season Report CardThe IRS performed better than expected during tax season after slashing staff—except on the phones. A new watchdog report says many taxpayers received refunds on time, but some groups faced significant delays and difficulty getting assistance. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports. Federal Judge Blocks Voting RequirementWashington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a federal judge has barred President Trump from implementing a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting. Wall Street TodayJessica Ettinger (CNBC) reports on President Trump's comments that Iran cannot charge tolls and how investors reacted on Wall Street. Chemours Reaches $450 Million SettlementCorrespondent Haya Panjwani reports on Chemours agreeing to pay $450 million to settle a "forever chemicals" case. Northern California EarthquakeCorrespondent Ed Donahue reports a moderate earthquake shook a rural area of Northern California, the region's strongest quake since 1940. Reuters: Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas. Second HalfTrump's Showdown with CassidyLisa Dwyer reports on a heated exchange between President Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy during a Republican meeting on Capitol Hill. New York Primary TakeawaysCorrespondent Julie Walker reports on Zohran Mamdani's influence in New York races and the biggest takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. Texas Flooding Fallout ContinuesThe fallout surrounding last summer's deadly flooding at an all-girls camp in Texas continues nearly a year later. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Visits Capitol HillCorrespondent Haya Panjwani reports on President Trump's canceled bill signing and his visit to Capitol Hill to meet with increasingly frustrated Republican senators. Life Along Israel's Northern BorderCorrespondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Lebanese families living along the edge of Israel's occupation, where fear and rising tensions continue. Cybersecurity AlertCybersecurity researchers have uncovered 16 billion stolen login credentials harvested by infostealer malware. The New Old Tech Guy, Chuck Palm, has that. Sports Caitlin Clark Leaves Game with Back InjuryIndiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was forced to leave Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Mercury because of back issues. John Stolnis has Thursday Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philip takes a look at a Facebook post by Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias. The Councilmember shared an unedited image of a woman using a public art sculpture as a place to sleep. After speaking with her, she agreed to move. The post was framed as a real-life encounter with a homeless individual using public art for shelter, using it to stress respect for community spaces—while sparking broader discussion about homelessness and empathy. Hours after President Trump blasted Sen. Bill Cassidy for supporting a war powers resolution, Cassidy helped to deliver Trump a victory by voting with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday. The vote blocked a separate resolution aimed at reining in the president's war powers in Iran from advancing. The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for "urgent needs" connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:09]Trump Unilaterally Rewrites the MOU — Demands Iran Spend Frozen Funds Only on US Farm GoodsPoint 11 of the signed MOU says funds are released without conditions; Trump invented the escrow-for-American-corn clause after Kushner pressed him.────────────────────────────────────────[00:05:00]Senate Votes to Halt the Iran War — Resolution Has No Force of Law, White House Dismisses ItPassed 50-48; does not go to the president for signature or veto; four Republicans broke ranks including Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy.────────────────────────────────────────[00:10:18]Ben Gvir: All of Lebanon Must Be Our Playground — For Every Israeli Tear, a Thousand Lebanese Must WeepIsraeli finance minister refuses any restriction on Lebanese territory and demands it all burn; Netanyahu confirmed forces are not leaving.────────────────────────────────────────[00:46:01]Rand Paul's Wife Bought Gilead Stock During Remdesivir Push — Knight Says He Has No Credibility on FauciFauci declared remdesivir standard of care one day after a WHO trial showed it ineffective; Paul's wife held Gilead shares throughout.────────────────────────────────────────[00:47:41]Trump Orders Ford and GM to Make Bombs Instead of Cars — Same Defense Production Act Used for VentilatorsKnight: they don't want people to have independent transportation; commandeering auto production is the same playbook used in 2020.────────────────────────────────────────[00:56:37]VA Study Claims COVID Vaccine Lowers Cardiac Risk — Knight: They Caused the Heart Disease and Now Claim the CureSeven children confirmed dead from the jabs per FDA data; New England Journal of Medicine ex-editor said the journal lost all credibility.────────────────────────────────────────[01:29:16]Tulsi Gabbard's Entire Career Was Guided by a Hare Krishna Cult Leader Named Chris ButlerYear-long Washington Post investigation; former cult members handed over internal records showing Butler shaped her public decisions.────────────────────────────────────────[01:43:44]Ben Gvir Repeats: All of Lebanon Must Burn — No Distinction Between Hezbollah and Lebanese CiviliansSame doctrine applied in Gaza; Knesset member adds they want to drag Hamas leaders across Gaza in front of cameras before prison.────────────────────────────────────────[01:47:00]Jared Kushner Invented the Escrow-for-Farm-Goods Clause — JD Vance Selling It as a Trump DealMOU says nothing about escrow or American goods; Kushner and Qataris fabricated it after signing; Vance repeating the lie publicly.────────────────────────────────────────[01:51:28]Zionist Lobbyist Brags About Sanctioning UN Rapporteur Albanese, Freezing Her Bank Accounts, Demoting Her HusbandAfter boasting of controlling Albanese's finances and barring her from the US, lobbyist Hillel Neuer insists the Jewish lobby does not control America. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:09]Trump Unilaterally Rewrites the MOU — Demands Iran Spend Frozen Funds Only on US Farm GoodsPoint 11 of the signed MOU says funds are released without conditions; Trump invented the escrow-for-American-corn clause after Kushner pressed him.────────────────────────────────────────[00:05:00]Senate Votes to Halt the Iran War — Resolution Has No Force of Law, White House Dismisses ItPassed 50-48; does not go to the president for signature or veto; four Republicans broke ranks including Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy.────────────────────────────────────────[00:10:18]Ben Gvir: All of Lebanon Must Be Our Playground — For Every Israeli Tear, a Thousand Lebanese Must WeepIsraeli finance minister refuses any restriction on Lebanese territory and demands it all burn; Netanyahu confirmed forces are not leaving.────────────────────────────────────────[00:46:01]Rand Paul's Wife Bought Gilead Stock During Remdesivir Push — Knight Says He Has No Credibility on FauciFauci declared remdesivir standard of care one day after a WHO trial showed it ineffective; Paul's wife held Gilead shares throughout.────────────────────────────────────────[00:47:41]Trump Orders Ford and GM to Make Bombs Instead of Cars — Same Defense Production Act Used for VentilatorsKnight: they don't want people to have independent transportation; commandeering auto production is the same playbook used in 2020.────────────────────────────────────────[00:56:37]VA Study Claims COVID Vaccine Lowers Cardiac Risk — Knight: They Caused the Heart Disease and Now Claim the CureSeven children confirmed dead from the jabs per FDA data; New England Journal of Medicine ex-editor said the journal lost all credibility.────────────────────────────────────────[01:29:16]Tulsi Gabbard's Entire Career Was Guided by a Hare Krishna Cult Leader Named Chris ButlerYear-long Washington Post investigation; former cult members handed over internal records showing Butler shaped her public decisions.────────────────────────────────────────[01:43:44]Ben Gvir Repeats: All of Lebanon Must Burn — No Distinction Between Hezbollah and Lebanese CiviliansSame doctrine applied in Gaza; Knesset member adds they want to drag Hamas leaders across Gaza in front of cameras before prison.────────────────────────────────────────[01:47:00]Jared Kushner Invented the Escrow-for-Farm-Goods Clause — JD Vance Selling It as a Trump DealMOU says nothing about escrow or American goods; Kushner and Qataris fabricated it after signing; Vance repeating the lie publicly.────────────────────────────────────────[01:51:28]Zionist Lobbyist Brags About Sanctioning UN Rapporteur Albanese, Freezing Her Bank Accounts, Demoting Her HusbandAfter boasting of controlling Albanese's finances and barring her from the US, lobbyist Hillel Neuer insists the Jewish lobby does not control America. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Show recorded June 23, 2026: This week on The Third Opinion, Mike and Laureen take a deep dive into the evolving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran as more details emerge about what the agreement actually entails. They examine whether the MOU simply serves as a letter of intent or represents a return to the prewar status quo, discussing key questions surrounding Iran's military infrastructure, uranium production capabilities and whether sanctions relief could provide Iran with resources to rebuild its nuclear program. To provide perspective, the program features excerpts from The Big Ben Show podcast, where host Ben Domenech interviews Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Dubowitz outlines the case in favor of the agreement and addresses its strategic implications. The hosts then present an opposing viewpoint from CNN, highlighting criticisms of the accord, including concerns over easing restrictions on Iranian oil sales, the lack of specific provisions regarding Iran's nuclear activities, questions surrounding possible fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz and reactions to President Trump's comments about the conflict. Additional perspectives come from Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, as Mike and Laureen passionately defend their differing viewpoints on the agreement and its potential consequences. The episode concludes with Laureen's update on several important upcoming elections, including key congressional races and the race for mayor of Washington, D.C. and a discussion of how developments in the Middle East could influence the political landscape heading into the midterm elections.   Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast.

On Iran, Hawk recaps the collapse of the Switzerland talks with JD Vance after Trump threatened the Iranian delegation on social media, and raises the point that Lebanon and Israel are not signatories to any negotiations despite being central parties to the ongoing conflict. He also covers the Supreme Court's new gun ruling tied to marijuana use, referencing commentary from Michael Popok, Lisa Graves, and Slate's Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern on Neil Gorsuch's reasoning. Hawk addresses the UFC fighter's remarks about Kamala Harris made at a White House event alongside Joe Rogan, and closes with election analyst Larry Sabato's outlook on 2026 Republican turnout, including Trump's successful primary purges of Thomas Massey, John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, and Tom Tillis. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

In a scathing critique, the speaker takes aim at the hypocrisy of politicians who claim to be loyal to their constituents but only reveal their true convictions when it's no longer relevant. Using the examples of John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy, two Republican senators who recently lost their primaries, the speaker argues that these politicians have a history of changing their stances to appease their party leaders and donors.This episode delves into the world of politics, where the lines between loyalty and deception are blurred. The speaker examines the ways in which politicians use their power to manipulate the system and avoid accountability. From the use of cloture to the importance of voter turnout, the conversation covers the intricacies of the US Senate and the ways in which politicians can maintain a veneer of loyalty while secretly working against the interests of their constituents.The speaker also touches on the topic of voter fraud, citing the example of California's slow and contentious election process. They argue that the state's approach to election administration is not only inefficient but also creates an environment where misinformation and conspiracy theories can thrive. The conversation also explores the implications of this issue and how it affects the democratic process.If you're tired of being misled by politicians who claim to be on your side, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's take on the state of politics and the importance of holding our elected officials accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mona Charon and Will Saletan on Texas's political earthquake: Paxton's shocking primary win, whether Democrat James Talarico can actually flip the state, the YOLO Republicans finally speaking up too late, and what Bill Cassidy's post-loss laugh tells you about everything.Elevate your summer wardrobe: go to https://Quince.com/mona for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

The corruption in the Trump administration is so shameless and so abundant that neither the media nor regular people can keep up. While Ivanka's purchase of a private “fixer-upper” island is getting a lot of attention (aside from infuriated Albanians), the private equity deals her husband is making while supposedly negotiating Middle East peace are not. Trump himself has never had so much money—including from the top businesses paying to play—that the corrupt generational wealth he's creating will even be around for Barron's great-grandkids to enjoy. Dems need to start connecting the dots now. Plus, Bill Cassidy is putting his future lobbying career ahead of the American people, no one should ever count Pelosi out, and Tim says Platner is looking like a risky choice.Stephanie Ruhle joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.show notes Joe on Trump's stock trades  Tim on Cassidy protecting Trump's $1.8 fund  Tim's playlist

The Trump administration is backing away from a planned $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after a revolt from Republicans on Capitol Hill. The fund, tied to a settlement and intended to be administered by the Justice Department, had drawn criticism as a potential slush fund that could benefit Trump allies prosecuted under the Biden administration. White House officials told GOP leaders they were retreating from the proposal, at least for now.What stands out to me is that this was never something Trump could simply do by executive order. It would have had to move through Congress, and right now he is running short on political leverage. Collins, Murkowski, and McConnell have already shown they're willing to break with the administration. Add in senators like Tom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Bill Cassidy, who have their own political considerations, and suddenly there are a lot of Republican votes that need convincing. If every other priority is tied to this fund, it becomes a problem. The White House has signaled retreat…. for now.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Meanwhile, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT is an unsafe product, particularly for children, and that the company misled the public about its risks. The lawsuit argues that AI contributes to harms including addiction, suicide, and even mass shootings. What makes this interesting is that there are no clean ideological fault lines on AI. In Florida, AI is increasingly being treated as just another version of Big Tech, grouped together with the companies conservatives believe have censored or de-platformed them. Simultaneously, politicians in states like Michigan are celebrating AI investments, data centers, and the jobs that come with them, even as it might leave Gretchen Whitmer on the outside looking in for 2028. As AI becomes a larger part of the economy, states are going to play a much bigger role in determining how it develops.But our biggest story remains Iran. Over the last few days, a targeted IRGC commander killing, an attack on a U.S. airbase in Kuwait, and reports that Iran is ending ceasefire talks have all pushed events away from diplomacy and toward escalation. Iran is threatening to fully shut down the Strait of Hormuz and other export routes. The president of Iran has reportedly tendered his resignation, while the IRGC appears to be tightening its grip on power. At the same time, Hezbollah has reportedly signaled a willingness to accept a ceasefire with Israel, though neither American nor Israeli officials seem convinced it would hold.Everything now revolves around leverage. The Strait of Hormuz is Iran's last major bargaining chip. If it reopens without major concessions, Tehran loses a significant source of pressure. If Iran gives up its nuclear ambitions or loses the ability to project power through regional proxies, the regime risks undermining the very justification it has used for decades. Meanwhile, global oil markets are hanging on every development. Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough have helped keep prices contained, but each new escalation raises the possibility that the conflict widens and energy markets absorb the shock.One small but important development is that internet access appears to be returning inside Iran after months of restrictions. That means more information is beginning to flow out of the country at a moment when the political situation appears increasingly unstable. Whether this ends in negotiations, further military action, or a deeper internal power struggle unfortunately remains wrapped in the fog of war.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:07 - Interview with Evan Scrimshaw00:39:19 - Trump Slush Fund00:42:13 - AI Lawsuit00:46:34 - Iran00:50:10 - Interview with Charlie Feldman01:30:42 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Anna Bower and Eric Columbus, and his Brookings colleague Molly Reynolds, to talk through a couple of the week's big news stories in domestic politics, including:“The Grift That Keeps On Giving.” Last week, the Justice Department announced the creation of a so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund of nearly 1.8 billion taxpayer dollars, from which purported victims of politically motivated prosecutions can apply to receive payments. The fund was created as part of a settlement with President Trump and his sons, who sued the IRS for 10 billion dollars over the leak of his tax returns. So far, pardoned Jan. 6 rioters, former Congressman George Santos, Trump's ex attorney Michael Cohen, and even former FBI Director James Comey have all said that they are considering applying, and three lawsuits have already been filed challenging the fund. How did Trump's lawsuit against the IRS lead to this fund? And how do we see these legal challenges playing out in court?“Lame Duck Around and Find Out.” President Trump's preferred primary picks have cruised to victories in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Georgia Republican primaries, ousting incumbents Senator Bill Cassidy and Representative Thomas Massie as some of the few voices of dissent within the Republican Party. But Trump's involvement in the primaries has come at a political cost, with outgoing members voicing their criticism and even going so far as to buck the president on legislation. Last week, Cassidy flipped his vote in favor of a critical war powers resolution in the Senate, which could undermine the administration's legal justification for the war. With such close margins in Congress, how do we expect this new YOLO faction to impact the president's agenda before the midterms?While we introduced a third topic, we frankly ran out of time this week. Sorry about that! We'll circle back to it in the weeks ahead.In object lessons, Molly is hooked on the fish-focused local NPR podcast, “Catching The Codfather.” Eric is looking to catch a killer with the latest Hugh Jackman movie (which he thinks is shear perfection). Scott is caught up in the latest “Storm,” featuring Yung Lean. And Anna has caught basketball fever, both with the Knicks' return to the NBA Finals, and also with the (much-more-affordable-but-equally-entertaining) NY Liberty.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Anna Bower and Eric Columbus, and his Brookings colleague Molly Reynolds, to talk through a couple of the week's big news stories in domestic politics, including:“The Grift That Keeps On Giving.” Last week, the Justice Department announced the creation of a so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund of nearly 1.8 billion taxpayer dollars, from which purported victims of politically motivated prosecutions can apply to receive payments. The fund was created as part of a settlement with President Trump and his sons, who sued the IRS for 10 billion dollars over the leak of his tax returns. So far, pardoned Jan. 6 rioters, former Congressman George Santos, Trump's ex attorney Michael Cohen, and even former FBI Director James Comey have all said that they are considering applying, and three lawsuits have already been filed challenging the fund. How did Trump's lawsuit against the IRS lead to this fund? And how do we see these legal challenges playing out in court?“Lame Duck Around and Find Out.” President Trump's preferred primary picks have cruised to victories in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Georgia Republican primaries, ousting incumbents Senator Bill Cassidy and Representative Thomas Massie as some of the few voices of dissent within the Republican Party. But Trump's involvement in the primaries has come at a political cost, with outgoing members voicing their criticism and even going so far as to buck the president on legislation. Last week, Cassidy flipped his vote in favor of a critical war powers resolution in the Senate, which could undermine the administration's legal justification for the war. With such close margins in Congress, how do we expect this new YOLO faction to impact the president's agenda before the midterms?While we introduced a third topic, we frankly ran out of time this week. Sorry about that! We'll circle back to it in the weeks ahead.In object lessons, Molly is hooked on the fish-focused local NPR podcast, “Catching The Codfather.” Eric is looking to catch a killer with the latest Hugh Jackman movie (which he thinks is shear perfection). Scott is caught up in the latest “Storm,” featuring Yung Lean. And Anna has caught basketball fever, both with the Knicks' return to the NBA Finals, and also with the (much-more-affordable-but-equally-entertaining) NY Liberty.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost his state's GOP primary to a Trump-backed candidate this week. The seven-term congressman became a target for the president over the former's desire to release the files related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy are now lame-duck Republicans after losing their primaries to Trump-backed challengers. Where does that leave razor-thin margins in Congress?President Donald Trump's seemingly doomed lawsuit against the IRS has resolved itself in an unprecedented way this week. A settlement in the case includes a clause that precludes the agency from investigating the president, his family, and his businesses ever again.And Trump allies get a $1.8 billion boost in the form of a new so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund paid for by taxpayers. That money could be giving pardoned January 6 insurrectionists payouts – and is drawing bipartisan ire.And, in global news, Iranian officials are accusing the U.S. of getting ready to start a new war as the American military makes moves in the Middle East. Both parties mull a new proposal, and familiar messaging from the White House. Also this week, Iran formalizes a plan to make money on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in a precarious political situation this week as Knesset, votes to dissolve itself ahead of another election. Now, Netanyahu must find a way to keep his right-wing coalition from collapsing amid pressure from his nation's ultra-orthodox parties.And Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to China to meet with its president, Xi Jinping, a week after President Donald Trump made the same trip.We cover the most important stories from around the world in the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

From the state where Trump claims he'd win if Jesus counted the votes, Sarah and Sam joined Tim live on stage in San Diego to debate who is the most cucked Republican and whether Bill Cassidy should get credit for his late-in-the-game YOLO opposition to Trump. Also, Jeff Bezos has Tim rethinking his opposition to socialism, and how could Bibi and Trump have had such an absurd plan for a new Iranian president? At the top of the pod, Amanda Carpenter runs down the thug fund (don't call it a slush fund) and Trump's effort to get permanent immunity from any tax liability for himself and his family. Plus, POTUS's revenge tour may backfire, and the administration may try using Fulton County as a test case for taking over vote counting in Democratic counties. Amanda Carpenter, Sarah Longwell, and Sam Stein join Tim Miller.show notes: Jon on how Trump's global health cuts are undermining the response to the Ebola outbreak Lauren on how the Georgia governor's race may be the most important one in the country And we still have a few tickets left for TONIGHT at Bulwark Live: LA at 7pm. Our friends Jane Coaston, Jon Favreau, Erin Ryan from Crooked Media, The Ringer's Van Lathan and progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen will join Sarah, Tim and Sam on stage. Grab your seats at TheBulwark.com/Events

MAHA flexes its political muscle as Senator Bill Cassidy loses his primary after months of clashes with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Then, Jefferey Jaxen investigates the growing nationwide revolt against AI data center. Could this become the next major bipartisan political battle?Plus, Dr. Jess Peatross joins Del to break down the growing fears surrounding ticks, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal syndrome, including what people should know before heading outdoors this summer.Guests: Jessica Peatross, MD, IFMCPAirdate: May 21, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Trump's DOJ launches a $1.7 billion fund to make payments to his allies, as Democrats revive the debate about whether to make Trump's declining fitness—even his increasingly discolored hands—a campaign issue. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy weigh the pros and cons and react the rest of the news, including Trump taking revenge on Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie, his new plotting against Cuba and Greenland, and the latest on negotiations with Iran.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Trump Endorses Paxton Clay Travis and Buck Sexton highlight the key Republican primary battles, most notably the Texas Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. During the hour, breaking news emerges that President Trump officially endorses Ken Paxton, immediately shifting momentum in the race and, according to the hosts, likely determining the outcome. They frame this endorsement as a major political development with implications for Senate control, emphasizing that Texas remains a crucial state in the GOP’s path to maintaining or expanding its majority. The hosts also provide a broader strategic analysis of the Senate map, arguing that Democrats face a difficult path to regain control given the number of competitive states leaning Republican. In addition to election coverage, Hour 1 includes discussion of foreign policy and national security, particularly the ongoing situation with Iran. The hosts note reports that President Trump may have paused or delayed potential military action due to apparent progress in negotiations, though they express skepticism based on past diplomatic efforts. They frame the Iran issue as a long-term geopolitical challenge that will extend beyond any single administration, with potential impacts on energy prices, global stability, and domestic political outcomes. The discussion connects foreign policy decisions directly to voter concerns, especially around gas prices and economic conditions, which are expected to play a major role in the midterms. Don't Believe the Hakeem Hype Clay and Buck discuss the evolving landscape of Republican leadership and Senate dynamics, particularly as several incumbent Republicans face political challenges or potential exits. The hosts analyze how figures like John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy are under pressure, suggesting that the party is undergoing a shift toward candidates more closely aligned with Trump’s agenda. They also raise concerns about the immediate legislative impact, noting that lame-duck senators and narrow margins in the Senate could complicate efforts to pass legislation, especially if party unity weakens. The broader takeaway is that control of the Senate remains highly sensitive to internal party shifts and primary outcomes, making these races especially consequential. Near-Death Experiences Change People The hosts spend significant time discussing what they view as a forward-looking, generational strategy, including infrastructure projects like the modernization of the White House and broader geopolitical initiatives. They argue that many of Trump’s actions—from potential Middle East policy outcomes to physical changes at the White House—are designed to have lasting effects well beyond his presidency. This conversation introduces broader political analysis around legacy-building, long-term governance strategy, and presidential leadership philosophy, contrasting short-term political pressures with long-term national planning. The discussion also touches on how foreign policy decisions intersect with public opinion and political messaging, with Trump asserting that while policies toward Iran may not always appear popular, they are necessary for national and global security. The hosts suggest that many voters are willing to give Trump latitude on these decisions while negotiations play out, reflecting broader themes of political trust, leadership authority, and voter patience during international crises. This is for the History Nerds The guys interview uthor Douglas Brunt, centered on his new book The Lost Empire of Emmanuel Nobel. This segment shifts into historical analysis and energy industry history, exploring the early development of the global oil industry and the role of the Nobel family in building a major petroleum empire in Russia. The conversation covers industrialization, the rise of energy markets, the Russian Empire, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the origins of modern geopolitics tied to oil and natural resources. 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Senator Bill Cassidy became the latest Republican casualty in President Trump's campaign against disloyal members of his party, losing his primary in Louisiana after voting to convict Trump following the January 6th insurrection.The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency over a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has already killed more than 80 people and spread to neighboring Uganda.A jury in California has begun deliberating in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, with Musk claiming he was misled when he helped found the company as a nonprofit.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Carmel Wroth, Kara Platoni, Mohamad ElBardicy and HJ Mai.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.(0:00) Introduction(01:54) Cassidy Loses Louisiana Primary(05:35) Ebola Outbreak(09:14) Musk Sues Altman Over OpenAISee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Megyn Kelly discusses the curious new report about Cuba having 300 drones and why that's BS "pretext" to potential military action by the U.S., why Cuba is not going to attack America and why that idea is insulting to the American people, misleading reporting and collusion between the corporate media and our government, and more. Then Ryan Grim, co-host of "Breaking Points," and Curt Mills, executive director of The American Conservative, join to discuss what it really means for America to "take" Cuba, why America can get what it wants in Cuba without military action, and more. Then Mark Halperin, host of "Next Up," joins to discuss why Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary, why Trump's influence is still so strong within the GOP, the possibility of Thomas Massie losing his primary tomorrow, the crucial demographic of the white working class President Trump is losing now, why it could seriously hurt the GOP in future elections, whether the GOP is heading for a loss of both the Senate and House in November, why Spencer Pratt could actually win the Los Angeles mayor race, his dominant ads and social media game, and more. Then Jonathan Alpert, author of "Therapy Nation," joins to discuss how modern therapy culture is causing more mental health struggles in society, why mental health is being used to excuse personal behavior, the rise of self-diagnosis, why “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is actually a real disorder, leftists needing to see therapists after Trump won the presidential race, and more.   Subscribe to Mark's show Next Up: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextuphalperin?sub_confirmation=1   Mills-https://x.com/CurtMills Grim-https://www.dropsitenews.com/ Alpert-https://www.jonathanalpert.com/   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Betterwild Pet Inc.: If your dog is scratching, licking, or showing signs of allergies, support their gut and skin health from the inside out with BetterWild—get up to 40% off at https://betterwild.com/MK. Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription order     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A curious new report about "drones" could be the pretext to U.S. military action against Cuba. Senator Bill Cassidy loses his Louisiana primary after years of fallout from his vote to convict President Trump and his opposition to the MAHA movement, handing the president another revenge win. U.S. Congressman Thomas Kean Jr. of New Jersey has missed months of votes and vanished from public view while his staff, family, and House GOP leaders insist he is recovering from a temporary illness, despite offering few details. Harvey Weinstein's latest New York rape trial ends in another mistrial after jurors deadlock on Jessica Mann's allegation, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to pursue the charge for a fourth time.     ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYNto get 30% off your first subscription order   SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/megyn to get the right coverage at the right price. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary last Saturday to a challenger backed by President Trump, and Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces a similar challenge in his primary on Tuesday. We discuss the president's efforts to target politicians he perceives as disloyal to him and what it means for the Republican Party.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and Kentucky Public Radio reporter Sylvia Goodman.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Trump-led opposition to Bill Cassidy's reelection yielded big results for those making smart moves in the Louisiana primary prediction markets, but what about Tuesday's upcoming primary between Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein in Kentucky? Stu Burguiere previews the race and how to plan for smart investments. Plus, some new developments emerge in the case of potential insider trading regarding the Iran War. And, a look at the rapidly-changing markets for “The Mandalorian & Grogu” as it's potential Rotten Tomatoes score jumps around the board and a breakdown of the Ronda Rousey - Gina Carano fight on Netflix that made and lost a lot of people a lot of money VERY quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate's rulemaker crosses out White House ballroom security measures from a proposed funding plan. And Palestinians lock their doors in Jerusalem's Old City as gatherings of young Jewish demonstrators grow increasingly violent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cuba experienced blackouts and protests this week, and the CIA director made a visit to Havana. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., faces primary voters today. Trump administration travel restrictions are complicating travel plans for World Cup soccer fans.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy