Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Wray

Symbolically, the closure speaks volumes. Victor Davis Hanson walks us through the troubling legacy left behind at the FBI HQ on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “ Robert Mueller, a former FBI director, was the head of the Special Counsel's Office. Remember that? And he had the dream team—the all-stars, a hunter/killer team—with the Left. He was almost giddy about that they were gonna get Donald Trump on Russian collusion.  “ That same office then gave us Christopher Wray. Why was he spying on parents at school board meetings? Why was he spying on what they called ‘radical-traditional Catholics'? Why did they go after abortion protesters, but not in the same way people who were protesting pro-life?” 0:00 Kash Patel Shuts Down the J. Edgar Hoover Building 0:17 The Controversial History of the FBI Headquarters 1:07 Kash Patel's Decision and Its Implications 2:17 The Mueller Investigation and Its Fallout 3:12 James Comey's Controversial Tenure 5:09 Christopher Wray and the FBI's Recent Actions 6:26 Closing Thoughts on the FBI's Washington Office 6:45 Conclusion

In January, Sherronna Bishop appeared as a guest on “America Can We Talk,” hosted by Debbie Georgatos. During the interview, she claimed that Merrick Garland and Christopher Wray joined a meeting she and others had with Mesa County Commissioners to discuss election fraud and Tina Peters. However, this meeting was open to the public, and not once during the entire hour-and-a-half call were Garland or Wray ever mentioned—not once. So why is Sherronna making these claims? If they are true, where is the evidence, and why wasn't it brought up during her testimonies? Next up, Sheriff Richard Mack, founder of CSPOA, joins the show to discuss what a constitutional sheriff is and the importance of the 10th Amendment. Later, the economy takes the hot seat—or more specifically, the massive sell-off the economy is currently experiencing following Trump's “Liberation Day.” Is this what Trump intended all along? We've got the scoop. All this and more on today's Untamed!  

Back in 2021, then FBI Director, Christopher Wray, a Trump appointee, said that white supremacy is a “persistent, evolving threat” and the “biggest chunk” of racially motivated violent extremism in the U.S. To Mike German who served sixteen years as an FBI special agent  and the author of “Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within”, that's … Read More Read More

In today’s podcast, we discuss a recent warning from FBI director Christopher Wray, who warned that China has infected critical U.S. infrastructure with malware that it can use to take the U.S. offline whenever it wants. Did this man spill the beans on what we can expect in 2025?

We are learning more and more about the California wildfires each day, especially as it relates to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom. Jesse Kelly reveals new information and gets reaction from John Phillips, who joins the show from Palm Springs. This comes as outgoing FBI director Christopher Wray warns of a new threat. Jesse calls Wray out alongside Lee Smith. Plus, a Senate confirmation hearing preview with Senator Tommy Tuberville. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV | 1-13-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Communism, Fires & Failed Los Angeles Leadership. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly Watch this video at- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PihKiRQ5YkE Jesse Kelly 38.3K subscribers 1/13/25 We are learning more and more about the California wildfires each day, especially as it relates to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom. Jesse Kelly reveals new information and gets reaction from John Phillips, who joins the show from Palm Springs. This comes as outgoing FBI director Christopher Wray warns of a new threat. Jesse calls Wray out alongside Lee Smith. Plus, a Senate confirmation hearing preview with Senator Tommy Tuberville. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV | 1-13-25 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS DAILY:     / @jessekellydc   Watch Full Editions Of I'm Right With Jesse Kelly: https://bit.ly/3V2F2Tt Check Out Jesse's Latest Interviews With Big-Name Guests: https://bit.ly/48UxEzn Here Are Jesse's Can't-Miss Monologues: https://bit.ly/3UZBWQl Subscribe To Jesse Kelly Wherever You Get Your Podcasts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fy7hsV... Watch Jesse Kelly nightly on The First TV at 9pm ET: TheFirstTV.com/watch Follow Jesse Kelly On all social platforms X - X.com/@JesseKellyDC Instagram - Instagram.com/JesseKellyShow Facebook - Facebook.com/@JesseKellyDC   Jesse Kelly on Podcast Addict The Jesse Kelly Show Other Episodes   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Jesse Kelly has written a new book, “The Anti-Communist Manifesto”. He discusses the daily assault Americans are facing on our freedoms from the insidious communist movement in this country. From weaponizing race, sex, and gender to hijacking our schools, communism threatens to destroy our cherished American way of life. Newt's guest is Jesse Kelly. He is a U.S. Marine veteran, a former Congressional candidate, and hosts Premiere Network's The Jesse Kelly Show and First TV's I'm Right with Jesse Kelly. Visit Jesse Kelly website at https://www.jessekellyshow.com/ Jesse Kelly is highly recommended by ACU. Subscribe for free.

Over 37,000 acres have burned in Los Angeles, and leaders are finger-pointing. Total incompetence on display in California. Gavin Newsom vs. Donald Trump. Is the government of California about to engage in a massive land-grab of burned-out homes? Price-gouging and looting are out of control in L.A. Joe Biden's terrible phrasing. Just one week left in the presidency of Joe Biden. Mark Zuckerberg details how the Biden administration targeted Meta. Is JD Vance lowering expectations? No more IRS? JD Vance addresses J6 pardons. Former FBI director admits China is our biggest threat. Senate Democrats want us to know they're fighting for us. Israel caught off guard by the sudden flexibility of Hamas on a hostage deal. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:24 L.A. Fires Continue 06:07 L.A. Fire Chief Interview 13:43 Gavin Newsom's Response to Trump 17:51 Newsom on Land Use 19:22 Jillian Michaels Criticizes Gavin Newsom 22:47 California Special Session on Trump 24:16 Speaker Robert Rivas' Press Conference 27:24 James Woods' Home Survives 34:13 Mel Gibson Reacts to his Home Burning 41:41 Elizabeth Warren gets Fact-Checked 43:16 Criticizing Karen Bass = Being Racist 51:48 Biden Oops Moment 53:44 Mark Zuckerberg Tells it All 1:00:01 JD Vance on What Trump is Inheriting 1:02:10 Fair Tax 2025 1:12:25 J6 Pardons are Coming? 1:16:54 More J6 Footage Released 1:20:11 Christopher Wray on Truth 1:21:05 Christopher Wray on China 1:25:35 Senate Democrats FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT 1:29:15 Hamas is now Flexible in Negotiations 1:31:45 Greenland Joining the U.S.? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Wray claims he didn't want to raid Mar-a-Lago, and that the FBI did not have biases.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

0:00 Watch: Bitter Joe Biden attacks Mark Zuckerberg for firing fact-checkers!--Robby Soave  9:35 Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass slammed for LA wildfires response; Elon Musk interviews firefighter 18:01 JD Vance: No pardons for violent January 6 defendants--Watch 25:00 Kamala Harris still fundraising after loss: 'out of touch' 33:05 Christopher Wray says China is greatest threat, Downplays GOP claims of FBI malfeasance 41:45 'Zuckerberg blasts Biden admin on Joe Rogan; Dave Portnoy calls CEO 'spineless jellyfish'  51:20 Jennifer Rubin leaves Washington Post: Rising 59:56 Pod Save America accused of funneling wildfire dollars to ActBlue: Newsom decries politicization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's nice to see what is possible with a president that loves and respects this country. President Trump is driving a freight train through these last 12 days of the Biden administration, demanding hostages be released in the middle east, bringing in investments to the U.S. and sending teams to Greenland to possibly expand U.S. territory. It's a stark difference from the malaise of Biden's vacation presidency or policies that nearly destroyed our country. Even after getting pushed out by his own party and dealt a massive election defeat, Biden is still doing interviews saying he could have won. Derrick Van Orden joins me today to discuss Greenland, Congressional budget reforms and terrorism. Greenland serves of significant strategic importance to U.S. safety and is rich in natural minerals and resources. Congress is on the move to advance a budget reconciliation, Van Orden and his colleagues had a great meeting and are looking to pass a bill President Trump will be very pleased with. As the FBI labels and targets Catholics as "domestic terrorists" they have utterly failed at preventing and investigating actual terrorism committed on U.S. soil. Van Orden has lost all faith in the FBI under Christopher Wray and can't wait for the day Kash Patel takes over and reshapes the FBI into a respected institution once again. New article in my newsletter: https://www.seanspicer.com/p/trump-pressers-are-back Featuring: Rep. Derrick Van Orden Congressman | Wisconsin, District 3 Former Navy SEAL -- Sponsors: Beam For a limited time got 40% of Beam's Dream Powder. Dream Powder with Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. Just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER for 40% off. PHD Weight Loss Work with a specialized nutritionist now to achieve YOUR weight loss goals! With PHD Weight Loss you get a personal nutritionist to get dialed in and achieve your personal goals. Food is sent to you at no extra cost and achieves better results than any drug company can claim. Call PHD Weight Loss now at 865-655-1900 or goto https://myphdweightloss.com/ LifeVac How would you help a child, yourself or a loved one if they were choking? In the event of a choking accident, the LifeVac can turn anyone into a hero. It is now being used by police and fireman across the country and SAVING thousands of lives. The LifeVac is an upper airway clearing device in order to bring the safest, simplest method to save an aspirating person. Like a fire extinguisher or a first aid kit, this is a must have around the house with the hopes you never have to use it. You don't want to be without a LifeVac handy and if you ever have to use it, LifeVac will replace it for FREE. So head on over to https://lifevac.net/ and be prepared in case of a choking accident! Ramp Want $250?? Ramp has easy-to-use cards, spend limits, approval flows, vendor payments, and more. Ramp makes all your spending smarter with seamless integration! Join Ramp now and get $250 upon sign-up. Just go to https://ramp.com/SPICER -- Trump may never do another rally so this may be your last chance to experience it for yourself! Front Row Joes: https://frontrowjoes.movie/ -- Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Last week, we examined the deeply worrying prospect of Kash Patel, FBI director. This week, that possibility became even more worrisome with respect to the future of the FBI, all sparked by current director Christopher Wray's announcement of his intention to step down. To kick off this week's show, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Slate senior writer Mark Joseph Stern, who explains why Wray's decision is very bad news for the law and the rule of law.  Next, the planet: Last summer, we tried to absorb the sheer scale of the shift in the constitutional landscape following a run of cases at the end of the last term that gave the courts the power to reshape the administrative state from the bench, and to impede the tools of the environmental protection trade at a time when the climate is in crisis. But the news cycle moved on and the global climate alarm got snoozed again. That alarm was surely ringing again at One, First Street this week, when a case that could reshape the nation's biggest environmental law was argued at the Supreme Court.  Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado comes to the court as a dispute over how much review is due to a railroad plan that will carry waxy, crude oil through environmentally sensitive areas, and send said waxy crude on its way to already polluted and health blighted gulf communities. Sam Sankar of Earth Justice was on hand to explain how this weedy case paints a very clear picture of the Supreme Court conservative majority's fondness for grabbing cases that are vehicles for achieving their preferred policy outcomes, but then finding themselves in a bit of a pickle when its time to craft a new test for an old problem.   Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we examined the deeply worrying prospect of Kash Patel, FBI director. This week, that possibility became even more worrisome with respect to the future of the FBI, all sparked by current director Christopher Wray's announcement of his intention to step down. To kick off this week's show, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Slate senior writer Mark Joseph Stern, who explains why Wray's decision is very bad news for the law and the rule of law.  Next, the planet: Last summer, we tried to absorb the sheer scale of the shift in the constitutional landscape following a run of cases at the end of the last term that gave the courts the power to reshape the administrative state from the bench, and to impede the tools of the environmental protection trade at a time when the climate is in crisis. But the news cycle moved on and the global climate alarm got snoozed again. That alarm was surely ringing again at One, First Street this week, when a case that could reshape the nation's biggest environmental law was argued at the Supreme Court.  Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado comes to the court as a dispute over how much review is due to a railroad plan that will carry waxy, crude oil through environmentally sensitive areas, and send said waxy crude on its way to already polluted and health blighted gulf communities. Sam Sankar of Earth Justice was on hand to explain how this weedy case paints a very clear picture of the Supreme Court conservative majority's fondness for grabbing cases that are vehicles for achieving their preferred policy outcomes, but then finding themselves in a bit of a pickle when its time to craft a new test for an old problem.   Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we examined the deeply worrying prospect of Kash Patel, FBI director. This week, that possibility became even more worrisome with respect to the future of the FBI, all sparked by current director Christopher Wray's announcement of his intention to step down. To kick off this week's show, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Slate senior writer Mark Joseph Stern, who explains why Wray's decision is very bad news for the law and the rule of law.  Next, the planet: Last summer, we tried to absorb the sheer scale of the shift in the constitutional landscape following a run of cases at the end of the last term that gave the courts the power to reshape the administrative state from the bench, and to impede the tools of the environmental protection trade at a time when the climate is in crisis. But the news cycle moved on and the global climate alarm got snoozed again. That alarm was surely ringing again at One, First Street this week, when a case that could reshape the nation's biggest environmental law was argued at the Supreme Court.  Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado comes to the court as a dispute over how much review is due to a railroad plan that will carry waxy, crude oil through environmentally sensitive areas, and send said waxy crude on its way to already polluted and health blighted gulf communities. Sam Sankar of Earth Justice was on hand to explain how this weedy case paints a very clear picture of the Supreme Court conservative majority's fondness for grabbing cases that are vehicles for achieving their preferred policy outcomes, but then finding themselves in a bit of a pickle when its time to craft a new test for an old problem.   Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Thursday, December 12, 2024. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Following Christopher Wray's resignation announcement, Bill examines the failures during his tenure as FBI Director. Time Magazine names Donald Trump 'Person of the Year' for the second time. Why are mysterious drones flying over parts of New Jersey? Bill explains why the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin has not been charged with first-degree murder. Musician Gene Simmons of KISS joins the No Spin News to talk about his involvement in the Reagan biopic and share his insights on the evolving music industry. Final Thought: What to do when you're feeling overwhelmed. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, Let's Get Physical THE ULTIMATE KILLING SPECIAL. Get Confronting the Presidents PLUS the entire bestselling Killing Series. All 14 books for only $325. SHOP HERE. Get Bill's latest book, CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, out NOW! Read the latest press release about Bill O'Reilly's bestselling Not Woke Gear. Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Check out the NEW Not Woke Shop! We've got Not Woke t-shirts, polos, bumper stickers, and our signature Not Woke coffee mug. Get yours today and stand out from the crowd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dinesh and Debbie discuss how Christopher Wray and the other rats are leaving the ship, the cases of Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione, how renegade Republicans are selling Texas out to the Democrats, and how the book of nature and the books of Scripture complement each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- House Passes $900 Billion Defense Bill, Defunding Transgender Procedures for Military Minors. Mary Margaret Olohan of The Daily Wire writes: “The House of Representatives has approved its annual defense bill, which includes language banning taxpayer funding for transgender procedures that may result in the sterilization of children. This year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives Wednesday by a 281 to 140 vote, authorizing almost $900 billion in spending. Two hundred Republicans and 81 Democrats voted for the NDAA, and 124 Democrats and 16 Republicans voted against it. Section 708 of the NDAA states that ‘medical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that could result in sterilization may not be provided to a child under the age of 18.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/house-passes-900-billion-defense-bill-defunding-transgender-procedures-for-military-minors 6:10pm- On Thursday, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby told the press: “our investigation was unable to corroborate any of the reports about the mysterious drone sightings.” 6:15pm- Senator Marco Rubio—who has been nominated to serve as Secretary of State for the incoming Trump Administration—met with DNI Director nominee Tulsi Gabbard on Capitol Hill. 6:20pm- Christopher Wray has informed colleagues that he plans to step down from his position as FBI Director. The decision is unsurprising, as president-elect Donald Trump has already announced his plans to nominate Kash Patel to serve as the head of the bureau. 6:40pm- Audrey Lane—President of the Garden State Initiative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the New Jersey Film Subsidy Tax Credit. Is it worth it?

How much money has gone into the pockets of the health insurance industry that could, instead, have paid for healthcare.The final betrayal of Manchin and Sinema - Good riddance! Will Wray "gum up the works" on his way out? Russia's favorite asset, Trump, has been busy in ways the US media is stupidly ignoring! Canada threatens to cut electricity off to the United States if Trump does tariffs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of Getting Hammered, we dive into Elizabeth Warren's reaction to the shocking murder of United Healthcare's CEO, Christopher Wray's pledge to resign, and the bizarre drone sightings over New Jersey. Don't miss it! Time Stamps: 12:03 Elizabeth Warren 34:25 Christopher Wray 41:08 Pete Hegseth 46:22 New Jersey Drones

What is really behind the swarms of Drones flying over NJ? Why do the agencies refuse to tell even lawmakers? In this episode, I cover the latest breaks in this insane story, plus more on the CEO assassination case, Christopher Wray's resignation, and the left's deranged fixation with Pete Hegseth. J6 Shocker: Phone companies dispute FBI testimony on pipe bombs suspect, key lawmaker reveals The Time Has Come for A National Conversation About Left-wing Violence Sunny Hostin Excuses UnitedHealthcare CEO Killer, Says “This Country Was Built On Violence” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Joe Rogan expressing his horror to Rick Strassman about Democrats' unprecedented talk of giving a pre-emptive presidential pardon to Dr. Fauci; “The View's” Sunny Hostin being surprised by Bill Clinton's surprisingly candid answer about the idea of Biden pre-emptively pardoning his wife, Hillary Clinton; Donald Trump telling “Meet the Press'” Kristen Welker whether he had plans to fire Christopher Wray as the director of the FBI; Argentina's Javier Milei announcing how his policies to control government spending have created the first fiscal surplus for the country in 123 years; the 92nd Street Y in NYC losing complete control of pro-Palestine protesters during Katie Couric's interview with Nancy Pelosi; Van Jones' brutally honest message for the Democratic Party and divisive movements like BLM and #MeToo; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: MAHA Contagion Emergency Kit - This prescription Contagion Emergency Kit from The Wellness Company provides you with a carefully selected assortment of effective medications for bird flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses. Rubin Report viewers save $45 at checkout PLUS free shipping when they use code: RUBIN. Kits are ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE USA. Go to: https://TWC.health/RUBIN and use CODE: RUBIN Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription, Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN 1775 Coffee - Peaberry coffee isn't your average bean—it's coffee's best-kept secret. It's denser, more flavorful, and packed with bold energy to kickstart your mornings. Rubin Report viewers get 15% off their order. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The origins of the Democratic party's current malaise include ineffective messaging on climate and economic policy, too rigid a tent on cultural issues, and Dem politicians just too scared to speak their mind. Like, Kamala could've turned the trans youth in sports convo into one about parents spending boatloads on sports camps so their kids can get into a good college. Plus, Christopher Wray chose the worst option. Matt Yglesias and Tyler Austin Harper join Tim Miller to hash it out. show notes: Tyler's new piece in The Atlantic Matt's "Common Sense Manifesto #4" from Slow Boring Ben Wittes piece in Lawfare on Chris Wray Book recommended by Tyler, "The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America"

Christopher Wray resigns as FBI Director at the urging of President-elect Trump. New York police claim to uncover forensic proof that Luigi Mangione shot UnitedHealth's CEO dead. And Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders becomes the latest official to promote cell phone bans in classrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his plan to resign. Also, several Trump picks are facing tough confirmation hearings. And a gun violence vigil marks the 12-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook mass shooting. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Sen. Andy Kim join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Guests: Ryan Reilly, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Beverly Gage, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Jamelle Bouie, Michelle GoldbergThe FBI director resigns before Donald Trump takes office. Tonight: the resignation of Christopher Wray—and the major implications it has for Trump's second term. Plus, the historian who wrote the book on J. Edgar Hoover on why Trump's new pick could be worse. And inside the MAGA campaign to save Pete Hegseth by intimidating the Republican Senate.   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, December 11th, and reports on FBI Director Christopher Wray's announcement he will resign early and Trump's plan to pardon January 6th insurrectionists. Andrew Weissmann, Frank Figliuzzi, Garrett Graff, Fat Joe and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.

Steph talks about Christopher Wray stepping down from the FBI, reads listener complaints, and celebrates Christmahanukwanzikkah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever since the election, the lead-up to Donald Trump's second presidential term has been fraught with nonsensical politics, inane cabinet picks, and a sense of both confusion and worry. Norm and Kavita are back to help guide us through this uncertainty, analyze the situations surrounding figures like Kari Lake and Christopher Wray, and more. The members-only section also features an intimate conversation on the health insurance industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/11/2024): 3:05pm- While appearing on Fox News with Harris Faulkner, Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he has heard from a reliable source that the mysterious drones flying over North and Central New Jersey may be Iranian. 3:10pm- According to reports, Christopher Wray has informed colleagues that he plans to step down from his position as FBI Director. The decision is unsurprising, as president-elect Donald Trump has already announced his plans to nominate Kash Patel to serve as the head of the bureau. 3:35pm- During a press briefing on Wednesday, Deputy Defense Press Secretary Sabrina Singh denied Rep. Jeff Van Drew's claims that the drones flying over New Jersey are of Iranian origin—or that they are confirmed to be adversarial. Though, she was unable to explain where the drones are from or what purpose they serve. 3:40pm- Phil Kerpen—President of American Commitment—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet appointments, reducing the power of unelected bureaucrats, and which policies the Trump Administration and Republican Congress will prioritize in January. 4:05pm- State Senator Mike Testa— Serving New Jersey's 1st District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a Homeland Security briefing he attended earlier today where federal officials were unable to offer any clarity regarding the mysterious drones flying over New Jersey at night. 4:15pm- Listeners react to the mystery drones flying around North and Central New Jersey—why doesn't the government just shoot one down and analyze it? 4:30pm- According to a new CNN poll, 65% of Americans have confidence in Donald Trump's ability to solve economic problems. In fact, a majority of Americans have confidence in his performance on all major issues, including Russia/Ukraine, immigration, providing leadership, foreign affairs, appointing the best people, and using power responsibly. 4:35pm- While speaking on Newsmax, Senator John Cornyn said he warned Pete Hegseth that his confirmation process will likely be very unpleasant—but encouraged him to remain strong. 4:40pm- Pete Hegseth Foils Media Hit Piece. Amanda Prestigiacomo of The Daily Wire writes: “On Wednesday, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, scooped a left-wing media outlet that was preparing to publish a story about Hegseth supposedly lying about getting into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran, posted photos of his acceptance letter from the academy in a now-viral post. The 44-year-old said he chose not to attend the academy after he was accepted.” ProPublica ultimately decided not to run the report. You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/pete-hegseth-scoops-apparent-media-hit-piece-about-west-point-heres-my-letter-of-acceptance 5:05pm- Time Magazine has picked their “Person of the Year”—Donald Trump. Rich notes that Trump has had the greatest political comeback in American history. 5:10pm- Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) condemned progressives for praising Luigi Mangione—the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Meanwhile, during an appearance on MSNBC with Joy Reid, Senator Elizabeth Warren shamefully explained away the murder: “you can only push people so far” citing problems with the healthcare industry. 5:25pm- In a post to X, Sen. John Fetterman announced he would be supporting Rep. Elise Stefanik's appointment to serve as United Nations Ambassador. He wrote: “Always was a hard YES for Elise Stefanik but it was a pleasure to have a conversation. I support defunding UNRWA for its documented Hamas infiltration and fully look forward to her holding the UN accountable for its endemic antisemitism and blatant anti-Israel views.” 5:40pm- Rich gets mentioned on Fox News' “The Five”—but Matt doesn't have the audio. And why doesn't he watch tv!?!? 5:45pm- While appearing on Fox News with Harris Faulkner, Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- While appearing on Fox News with Harris Faulkner, Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he has heard from a reliable source that the mysterious drones flying over North and Central New Jersey may be Iranian. 3:10pm- According to reports, Christopher Wray has informed colleagues that he plans to step down from his position as FBI Director. The decision is unsurprising, as president-elect Donald Trump has already announced his plans to nominate Kash Patel to serve as the head of the bureau. 3:35pm- During a press briefing on Wednesday, Deputy Defense Press Secretary Sabrina Singh denied Rep. Jeff Van Drew's claims that the drones flying over New Jersey are of Iranian origin—or that they are confirmed to be adversarial. Though, she was unable to explain where the drones are from or what purpose they serve. 3:40pm- Phil Kerpen—President of American Commitment—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet appointments, reducing the power of unelected bureaucrats, and which policies the Trump Administration and Republican Congress will prioritize in January.

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We'll get to AOC, who has a plan to fix the systems of America. God warned us against having human kings, and one of our human “kings” resigned. FBI Director Christopher Wray. The People who run Joe Biden have made him commute 1,500 jail sentences and issue pardons for 39 others…Episode Links:5 biggest FBI scandals during Christopher Wray's tenure as directorBiden commutes 1,500 jail sentences, grants pardons for 39 others: 'Largest single-day grant of clemency'; The sentences commuted were for inmates placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic The race riots are back. The Jordan Neely situation is not about race. We need to stop making everything about race. Also many of us black people need to stop having this unrelenting loyalty to being black.PBS Plays Up 'Politicized' Penny Case, Some See 'Reckless Vigilante Who Went Too Far'AOC: The subway will be safer if we lock up people like Daniel PennyEx-WaPo reporter Taylor Lorenz tells Piers Morgan she felt ‘joy' over assassination of UHC CeoDISGUSTING: UPenn professor Julia Alekseyeva celebrates the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO's assassin and that the murderer attended UPenn. To anyone wondering how America's youth becomes so radical to murder someone, it is because of the extremist professors.Alan's Soaps https://www.alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/toddGive your body the magnesium it craves with Magnesium Breakthrough.  Visit bioptimizers.com/todd and save an extra 10% with promo code TODD.Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddMake Bonefrog Cold Brew at home!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Get a second opinion on the health of your retirement portfolio today.  Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com today.My Pillow https://mypillow.com/toddUse promo code TODD to save big on the entire MyPillow classic Collection with the Standard starting at only $14.88.  Renue Healthcare https://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit renue.healthcare/ToddWisdom Nutrition https://trywisdomnow.com/toddStock up on Wisdom for 33% off plus free shipping. Visit trywisdomnow.com/todd.

In hour 3, Chris talks about Christopher Wray resigning from the FBI, a new smear on Pete Hegseth and more! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever since the election, the lead-up to Donald Trump's second presidential term has been fraught with nonsensical politics, inane cabinet picks, and a sense of both confusion and worry. Norm and Kavita are back to help guide us through this uncertainty, analyze the situations surrounding figures like Kari Lake and Christopher Wray, and more. The members-only section also features an intimate conversation on the health insurance industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today the Chicks discuss Christopher Wray’s long overdue announcement, Justin Trudeau’s rant about feminism in America, and Liz Warren’s excuses for Luigi Mangione.

Within the 80-page motion filed last week to dismiss Donald Trump's New York criminal case, there's a long list of grievances laid out by his legal team. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord underscore some of the substantive arguments as to why a sitting president might find a pending case constricting, reasoning that there are aspects that could interfere with effective functioning of the presidency. But they also illuminate how these merits are buried deep within pages of hyperbole of alleged unfairness to the president-elect, prompting Andrew to ask, in terms of the facts, “Where's the beef?” Then they turn to some analysis of a letter written by incoming Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, which calls out current FBI Director Christopher Wray with a personal vote of no confidence. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. This week, you'll find a Premium episode from Andrew and Mary highlighting the national security apparatus and why Trump's nominees for these top posts matter.

Christopher Wray leaks of resigning on or before Trump's inauguration because he doesn't want to be fired. Chuck Grassly sends a statement to FBI Director Wray about 7 years too late. Sean Spicer joins the show to talk Pete Hegseth and Joni Ernst, as well as a Biden and his Syria comments. Continuing the Syria talk and how its connected to other U.S. threats, Stephen Yates joins to break it all down. And one of Trump's nominations getting attention is RFK Jr., Jennifer Galardi explains why we should love the choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Wray has resigned as FBI Director and Pete Hegseth debunks the fake news around his acceptance letter to West Point. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

FBI Christopher Wray resigns! Plus, a strange drone appears to be flying over New Jersey. What could it be? Is it Iranian? Chinese? Or could it have been placed there by the American government? Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Christopher Wray's resignation comes as President-elect Trump's pick for the position, Kash Patel, met with senators to gain support for his nomination. He was just one of several Trump nominees on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In a highly unusual move, the director of the FBI is stepping down. Christopher Wray announced he intends to leave his position when President-elect Trump takes office in January. It comes after Trump named Kash Patel as his nominee to run the FBI. Wray is serving a ten-year term that wasn't set to end until 2027. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss civil war in Syria where rebels ended 50-years of Assad family rule, though the victorious militias have long been classified as terror groups by the United States government. Meanwhile, autocrat Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia where he has been granted asylum. Dr. Coates is author of the upcoming book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win” which features a forward from Senator Ted Cruz. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb 5:25pm- While appearing on ABC News, former CENTCOM commander retired General Frank McKenzie said of the Syrian civil war that led to the ouster of authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad: “not sure it's ultimately going to be good news for Syria” as Assad's despotic regime will likely be replaced by an equally barbaric government run by terror groups. 5:40pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News over the weekend? In fact, one clip even went viral when Rich mentioned that “woke” officially ended with Donald Trump's election win last month. PLUS, the worst clip of the day: Does Rosie O'Donnell have herpes? And why the heck is she blaming MAGA for it? 5:50pm- On Sunday, president-elect Donald Trump participated in a long-form interview with NBC's Meet the Press. During the conversation, Trump told host Kristen Welker that if Kash Patel gets confirmed as FBI Director it's “pretty obvious…he's going to be taking somebody's place, right?”—confirming his plans to fire current director Christopher Wray.

Over the weekend, president-elect Donald Trump nominated a little-known, largely inexperienced civil servant to an enormous role in his upcoming administration – Kash Patel as FBI director. Firing current FBI director Christopher Wray, who has 2 years left in his 10 year term, would itself be an alarming break in norms. Atlantic staff writer Elaina Plott Calabro, profiled Kash Patel in August, chartint his rise to power, starting at the very beginning of his legal career. She explains how he came to loathe the media, and love Trump.Further reading:"The Man Who Will Do Anything For Trump," by Elaina Plott Calabro"What the FBI Has Done, and Kash Patel Could Do," by Jon Allsop On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

In person together at 30 Rock, veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord use their combined expertise in FBI and Justice Department standards to lay plain how far outside the norm the incoming president is aiming, by flouting a congressionally mandated 10-year appointment of an FBI Director and naming loyalist Kash Patel to replace Christopher Wray. Then, they take a beat to reflect on President Biden's unexpected pardon of his son Hunter and remind listeners of several active January 6th civil cases brought against Donald Trump  that may provide the only litigation of his actions after the 2020 election. Also, on Monday, Trump's brief was due in New York as to why his case should be dismissed based on the immunity of a sitting president. At the time of this recording, it had not yet hit the docket, but Andrew and Mary review the stakes and Judge Merchan's denial of delaying the filing.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

President Biden pardons his son Hunter—a move he'd once promised not to make—and the backlash is immediate. Republicans are calling it a political favor, while some Democrats argue it undermines trust in the justice system. Meanwhile, Trump promises to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray with Kash Patel, a loyalist known for wanting to prosecute Trump's enemies (including journalists), even as his pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, faces new allegations of workplace misconduct—and a scathing email from his own mother. Plus, Bernie Sanders finds surprising common ground with Elon Musk, and Cheryl Hines posts a Black Friday thirst trap.

Civil litigation in Georgia revealed that operatives hired by allies of Donald Trump illegally accessed and copied critical election software following the 2020 election. This wasn't just an isolated incident but a multi-state effort that spread to places like Pennsylvania, Colorado, and beyond. The stolen software, which is responsible for recording and counting votes, was shared across states, compromising election systems in key swing states. Despite the severity of these actions, which posed significant threats to the integrity of future elections, federal authorities—specifically the DOJ and FBI—failed to act. Even after being alerted about these breaches for years, both agencies took no meaningful steps to investigate or halt the illicit activity. This inaction mirrors their failure to prevent the events of January 6, 2021, raising serious concerns about their commitment to protecting the electoral process and our very democracy.  Election security experts, including Susan Greenhalgh from Free Speech for People, have been sounding the alarm for years, urging the government to take action. They argue that this breach, coupled with the failure of federal authorities to intervene, poses a real threat to the future of U.S. democracy. Without accountability and a thorough investigation into the stolen software, it's impossible to ensure the integrity of upcoming elections. The lack of response from federal agencies raises questions about their willingness to protect election systems from both internal and external threats.  This breach should not be ignored. It's time for a full investigation and immediate action to safeguard our elections. Greenhalgh joins Gaslit Nation in this urgent interview, before a live-audience of listeners, to discuss a skeptic's guide to why Vice President Kamala Harris must call for a recount in key states in the 2024 election, before it's too late.  To amplify this urgent call-to-action:  SHARE THIS SOCIAL MEDIA POST: Listen to @gaslitnation's urgent interview w/Susan Greenhalgh of Free Speech for People. They warned Congress, FBI, DOJ for years about election system breaches by MAGA as part of the Big Lie. Join their call for Harris to demand a recount https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/election-security-experts-harris-must-call-for-recounts CONTACT YOUR REPS IN CONGRESS AND ALSO AOC, BECAUSE SHE IS A FIGHTER: Listen to @gaslitnation's urgent interview with Susan Greenhalgh of Free Speech for People. They warned members of Congress, the FBI, and the DOJ for years about election system breaches by MAGA as part of their Big Lie efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Given the confirmed facts, many documented in court cases, that they stole and distributed election data used to count our votes, our elections are vulnerable and may easily be compromised by threats foreign and domestic. Join their call for Harris to demand a recount and publicly call for investigations by the FBI and DOJ: https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/election-security-experts-harris-must-call-for-recounts SHARE THIS INTERVIEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH JOURNALISTS YOU TRUST: Listen to @gaslitnation's urgent interview w/Susan Greenhalgh of Free Speech for People. They warned Congress, FBI, DOJ for years about election system breaches by MAGA as part of the Big Lie. Join their call for Harris to demand a recount https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/election-security-experts-harris-must-call-for-recounts Show Notes: Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10a2qL0SSHIiJYkyMPRsvqEc7BkPwf3or/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117489509282294341490&rtpof=true&sd=true The Georgia Voting Machine Theft Poses a Direct Threat to the 2024 Election https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/10/georgia-trump-vote-theft-2024-election.html Computer Scientists: Breaches of Voting System Software Warrant Recounts to Ensure Election Verification https://freespeechforpeople.org/computer-scientists-breaches-of-voting-system-software-warrant-recounts-to-ensure-election-verification/ Merrick Garland Lets MAGA Steal the Election https://sites.libsyn.com/124622/merrick-garland-lets-maga-steal-the-election-teaser MAGA Openly Tries to Steal Georgia https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/brian-kemp-is-a-klansman Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!

SERIES 3 EPISODE 72: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN: A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Hours after the Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee ask the FBI for its report on the Attorney General Matt Gaetz Underage Sex Scandal, an extraordinary Gaetz Sex Diagram leaks. It's the Venmo records of the Venmo payments by Gaetz and others to the women in question, and there are more crossing lines and different routes than the map of the London Subway system. And it underscores anew why the Democrats must never compromise nor collaborate with Trump or Republicans who defend him. To hell with Jared Polis, who decided to suck up to Sideshow Bob Kennedy about vaccines, or Hakeem Jeffries, who declared the nomination of these gangsters like Gaetz and Hegseth as "distractions." Throw punches. Eat faces. Metaphorically drive the metaphorical Trump Train off the metaphorical track as often as possible. And most of all, never become Joe Quisling Scarborough or his wife, Marshal Petain Brzezinski. I can state with some assurance that this time, finally, he has ended his career. Morning shows the world over always see their ratings grow as it gets later (more people are awake). The average growth from 6 AM to 7 AM is around 20% On Monday, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski saw their 7 AM ratings DROP by 17 percent compared to their 6 AM ratings.  On Tuesday, ratings for the WHOLE show were down ANOTHER eleven percent from Monday. Scarborough is now on the path we at MSNBC used to call “A Rita Cosby.” On Monday, the debut Rita Cosby Live and Direct has the highest ratings on the network. On Tuesday, it's down a typical 10 percent from the debut. By Wednesday HALF the audience is gone. On Thursday, it's a re-broadcast of “Rita Cosby Live and Direct.” On Friday it's “What was the name of that show we used to have that Rita Cosby was on?” Joe and Mika are done, and they are going to hit every stair on the way down. And for those of us for the whom the headline is "You somehow BELIEVED Scarborough was being sincere?" we are going to enjoy every thud. B-Block (23:45) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Matt Gaetz gets dunked on about 18-year old laws, JD Vance directs his misogyny against Steve Bannon's woman CFO and has to eat it, and Marjorie Taylor Greene has actually invited a transgendered woman somewhere to meet her - Greene - in the bathroom and beat the crap out of her (Greene). C-Block (34:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Because my schadenfreude diet hasn't started yet let me tell you the whole Joe Scarborough story. This scumbag finally ran out of other people to try to sabotage and instead destroyed himself. In my days before I escaped MSNBC it amazed me he ever got on the air: he spent 90% of his time and 99% of his energy on trying to sabotage Maddow and me and others. And so he goes from "Joey Scars" to "Joe Scared-Bro."    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.