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Friday, March 20th, 2026 Today, Corey Lewandowski is taking millions of dollars in bribes for government contracts; California renames Ceasar Chavez day amid a backlash from sex abuse allegations; the Pentagon is seeking $200B more from Congress for Trump's war in Iran; Joe Kent is being investigated by the FBI for leaking classified information; ICE is taking DNA samples from arrested protestors; Bank of America settles an Epstein victim's lawsuit for an undisclosed amount; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about. Thank You, HomeChef For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. →We are ending the $3 Daily Beans only subscription effective March 30th. If you are subscribed at $3 before March 30th, you can keep your $3 subscription for as long as you like without any changes. Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang StoriesSome DHS contractors told White House officials they were asked to pay Corey Lewandowski | NBC News Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war | Washington Post FBI investigates intelligence aide who resigned over war | Semafor ICE officers are taking DNA samples from protesters they've arrested | NPR Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims | AP News Democrats walk out of Pam Bondi briefing on Epstein files over subpoena compliance | NBC News California to Rename Chavez Holiday as ‘Farmworkers Day' | The New York Times People of Twin Cities awarded JFK Profile in Courage Award over resistance to ICE surge | CBS MinnesotaGood Trouble Call you Senators. Tell them to block Markwayne Mullin's Confirmation as DHS Secretary! Our friends, the fine folks at Indivisible.org, have a script and make calling your Senator easy. Block Markwayne Mullin's Confirmation as DHS Secretary | Indivisible Contacting U.S. Senators | Senate.gov →NoKings March 28th →2026 Primary Election Calendar: All the Dates Ahead of Midterms →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List →iceout.org →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsMilitary Families Speak Out →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate
U.S. speeding up Marine deployment to Mideast; Trump says he's not sending ground troops to Iran; Some DHS contractors say they were asked to pay Trump ally Corey Lewandowski; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jen Psaki looks at some of the happy talk the Trump administration is offering about Donald Trump's war on Iran while outward signs suggest things are not going as well as they would have hoped. Senator Jon Ossoff talks with Jen about Donald Trump's handling of the war and how constituents are reacting to the economic fallout. Rep. Robert Garcia talks with Jen Psaki about questions Democrats in Congress want answered about Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner's role representing the United States in negotiations with countries he has a financial interest in, as well as a new investigation into allegations of impropriety against Corey Lewandowski. Amos Hochstein, an expert in global energy markets, explains why the mess Donald Trump has made with his war on Iran is "the worst energy crisis the world has ever seen," and talks with Jen Psaki about how it could get worse and how long it will take to fix it. 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.
Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) discuss the SAVE America Act and the importance of bipartisanship in a Common Ground conversation. Oil prices continue to rise following strikes from Israel and Iran on energy infrastructure in the Middle East. NBC News exclusively reports that Corey Lewandowski potentially stood to personally profit from the Department of Homeland Security's contracting process during his time at the agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In a stunning reversal, Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski—once thought untouchable—are now facing a GOP House probe into hundreds of millions of DHS expenditures they approved. Dina Doll reports on the growing scrutiny Noem now faces and the message it sends to other Cabinet members: favor with Donald Trump can change on a whim. iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on the iRESTORE Elite + Illumina Face Mask Bundle with code MISSTRIAL at https://irestore.com/MISSTRIAL! #irestorepod Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered
Mark talks about the problems Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski have; an illegal migrant arrested 15 times, shoved 2 people onto the NYC subway tracks recently; Liza Minelli's new book revelations; Jeff Bezos wife Lauren Sanchez supposedly had her sights on Bill Clinton years ago, and the push to re-open the Indian Point nuclear plant.
Mark talks about the problems Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski have; an illegal migrant arrested 15 times, shoved 2 people onto the NYC subway tracks recently; Liza Minelli's new book revelations; Jeff Bezos wife Lauren Sanchez supposedly had her sights on Bill Clinton years ago, and the push to re-open the Indian Point nuclear plant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 Today, an investigation shows it was the US that bombed the school in Iran killing over 150 children; Trump has questioned aides about whether Cory Lewandowski profited off Kristi Noem's $220M ad deal; white nationalist Jeremy Carl has withdrawn from his nomination to the State Department; Hegseth spent $9M on crab legs, lobster, and steak at the end of the fiscal year; Democrat Shawn Harris forces a runoff in the Georgia special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's old seat; Democrats deliver a stunning flip in a New Hampshire special election; the Pentagon bars press photographers over unflattering pictures of Hegseth; and Allison reads your Good News. Dana is out and about. Thank You, Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS. Thank You, 3DayBlinds For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/DAILYBEANS. Thank You, LumiGummies Go to LumiGummies.com and use code DAILYBEANS for 30% off your order. The LatestEpstein/Trump Blackmail Discussion Reported to FBI Days Before Epstein's Death StoriesU.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says | The New York Times US military spent $9 million on crab legs and lobster in the months before Iran war: report | The Independent Trump has questioned aides about Corey Lewandowski's role in DHS ad campaign, sources say | NBC News Trump nominee withdraws after senators press him on remarks about Jews, Israel and 'white culture' | NBC News Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene | CNN Politics Democrats deliver ‘stunning' flip in New Hampshire special election, latest in series of 28 upsets Good Trouble Find out more about H.R.7481 here: Pass Rep. DeLauro's bill to end TSA chaos - Jess Craven Call Your Representative - tell them to support the Bill, and tell your Senators to pass something like it right away- Find Them Here:Find Your Representative | house.govContacting U.S. Senators Or Use 5 Calls5calls.org →NoKings March 28th →2026 Primary Election Calendar: All the Dates Ahead of Midterms →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List →iceout.org →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsADOPT A PET | Pope Memorial SPCA Residents begin cleanup, recovery after tornado leaves trail of damage near Edwardsburg Tyranny Tuesday - Who Really Benefits From This War? - Mobilize Reclaim Our Vote →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate
Roger Stone and guest John Fawcett critique the integrity of various political figures while positioning themselves as unfiltered truth-tellers within the MAGA movement. The conversation primarily focuses on allegations of financial corruption and self-dealing, highlighting suspicious no-bid contracts involving Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, as well as the insider trading advantages supposedly enjoyed by career politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell. They also seek to marginalize former allies such as Steve Bannon, whom they portray as a deceptive and self-important figure whose past associations and personal character disqualify him from leadership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of ABL Live, we're talking about the ongoing conflict in Iran, travelers from around the world stuck in the middle east due to limited access to airspace, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem fired over issues with Corey Lewandowski, the politically charged speeches at Jesse Jackson's funeral, and much more!
March, 8 2026, 7 AM; Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia said they are continuing to fight off Iranian drone and missile attacks. The UAE says Iran has fired 16 ballistic missiles and 117 drones in new barrages. Iran's Foreign Ministry said its defensive operations against U.S. military bases in the region will continue, but the attacks should not be construed as hostility toward neighboring countries. Nancy Youssef, Meghan O'Sullivan, and Jon Finer join The Weekend to discuss the going war in the region. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.
Roger Stone and guest John Fawcett critique the integrity of various political figures while positioning themselves as unfiltered truth-tellers within the MAGA movement. The conversation primarily focuses on allegations of financial corruption and self-dealing, highlighting suspicious no-bid contracts involving Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, as well as the insider trading advantages supposedly enjoyed by career politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell. They also seek to marginalize former allies such as Steve Bannon, whom they portray as a deceptive and self-important figure whose past associations and personal character disqualify him from leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March, 7 2026, 7 AM; Meanwhile, the Israeli military said its fighter jets launched 230 munitions toward several military sites across Tehran. President Donald Trump is threatening to hit Iran again "Very Hard." He's expected to travel to Dover Air Force base to attend the dignified transfer of six U.S. service members killed in the war. NBC News is reporting that Trump has privately expressed real interest in deploying American troops on the ground inside of Iran. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weekend to discus the growing uncertainty surrounding the motive for the war. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.
On this episode we break down the newest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein files after the DOJ and FBI released more records including accusations tied to Donald Trump and revelations about missing documents. We also dive into the bizarre details surrounding Kristi Noem and her husband's controversial relationship involving Corey Lewandowski, plus the latest celebrity fallout as Netflix reportedly ends its partnership with Meghan Markle. We also reveal the strange truth about how Oscar winners don't technically own their Academy Awards, look at the betting odds for this year's Oscars, play an AOA game, and make a huge announcement.#JeffreyEpstein #MeghanMarkle #KristiNoemGet more AoA and become a member to get exclusive access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfx0OFE-uMTmJXGPpP7elQ/joinGet Erin C's book here: https://amzn.to/3ITDoO7Get Merch here - https://bit.ly/AnthonyMerchSubscribe to the Anthony On Air Podcast here:Facebook - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirFBYouTube - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirYTApple Podcast - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirAppleSpotify - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirSpotTwitter - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirTwitterInstagram - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirInstaTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyonairpodDiscord - https://discord.gg/78V469aV22Get more at https://www.AnthonyOnAir.com
On this week's episode of The DMZ, The Washington Monthly's Bill Scher and Matt discuss:— Kristi Noem's dramatic ouster as DHS Secretary: chaotic mass deportations, deadly ICE mistakes, lavish taxpayer-funded ad campaign, disastrous House Judiciary hearing, and personal scandals — including the Corey Lewandowski rumors— Noem's replacement by Sen. Markwayne Mullin — and what it means for the deportation push— Escalating U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: military execution vs. long-term risks, assassination of regime leaders, Trump's demands for unconditional surrender and picking Iran's next ruler, and parallels to past Middle East quagmires— Texas Senate race heating up: Will Donald Trump endorse incumbent Sen. John Cornyn over Ken Paxton? And could James Talarico beat Cornyn?— Trump coalition fractures: buyer's remorse among young voters, Hispanic swing back toward Democrats, and how Iran policy + deportation chaos could hurt Republicans heading into the midterms— And MUCH more
pWotD Episode 3230: Kristi Noem Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 702,642 views on Friday, 6 March 2026 our article of the day is Kristi Noem.Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem ( NOHM; née Arnold; born November 30, 1971) is an American politician who has served as the 8th United States secretary of homeland security since January 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she served as the 33rd governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025 and represented South Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U. S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.Born in Watertown, South Dakota, Noem began her political career in the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011. Noem was elected as the first female governor of South Dakota in 2018 with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. She gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic for opposing statewide mask mandates in favor of voluntary measures. Noem has conservative positions on most domestic issues, particularly gun rights, abortion, and immigration. During her tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security, her immigration policies generated significant controversy.Noem is a farmer, rancher, and member of the Civil Air Patrol. She has published two autobiographies, Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland (2022) and No Going Back (2024), the latter of which sparked controversy for its account of her killing a young family dog and false claims about meeting with foreign leaders. Donald Trump nominated her as his secretary of homeland security. She was confirmed by a Senate vote of 59–34, and was officially sworn in on January 25, 2025.Following the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in January 2026, Noem faced questions of judgment from some lawmakers, including calls for her resignation and possible impeachment. After reports of her relationship with the political operative Corey Lewandowski and her use of government funding on television advertisements and private luxury jets emerged, criticism mounted from Congress and Trump. In March, Noem appeared before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Noem's testimony before the committee intensified Trump's dissatisfaction with her. That month, Trump fired Noem and announced that Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin would succeed her, nominating him to the position. Noem is set to leave her position on March 31.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:18 UTC on Saturday, 7 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Kristi Noem on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.
Kristi Noem's tenure as DHS secretary was marked by significant controversy, including a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign featuring her prominently to urge self-deportations, which drew bipartisan criticism for waste and self-promotion, alongside allegations of mismanagement, chaotic leadership, and scrutiny over her close ties to adviser Corey Lewandowski. President Trump fired Noem and nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R) to replace her as homeland security secretary, effective March 31, 2026, while reassigning Noem to a new role as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas, focused on Western Hemisphere security. WE ALSO COVER: Daylight Saving Time starts! RIP to the legend: Coach Lou Holtz. Is capitalism working in America? Savannah Guthrie is back? Ken Paxton to drop out? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:17 Daylight Savings Time 03:34 30 Iranian Ships Sunk 07:01 Kristi Noem is OUT! (sort of) 07:57 President Trump on Markwayne Mullin 10:49 Kristi Noem VS. John Kennedy 12:11 Fox News' Bill Melugin on Kristi Noem 15:28 Kristi Noem VS. Sydney Kamlager-Dove 20:28 Kristi Noem VS. Jared Moskowitz 24:23 President Trump on Illegals 27:37 Sunny Hostin on Illegals 32:46 Fat Five 48:19 New Harry Enten GOP Poll 51:17 President Trump on Iran 54:00 Pete Hegseth on War Munitions 1:00:00 Kurds Aid U.S. in Iran? 1:01:30 Admiral Brad Cooper on Iran 1:12:02 U.S. Involvement in Iran Time Table 1:14:56 John Fetterman on Iranian Ship Sinking 1:19:13 Muslim Countries in Support of U.S. 1:20:02 John Fetterman on Fox News 1:20:55 Ken Paxton on President Trump/John Cornyn 1:25:05 Nancy Mace on Ilhan Omar Investigation 1:26:11 Markwayne Mullin Defends J6 Officers? 1:30:55 U.S. Adversary Visits during Biden Admin. 1:32:25 Nancy/Savannah Guthrie Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I didn't expect the day's biggest story to land before the show even got rolling, but the first major cabinet domino of the Trump administration has finally fallen. Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of Homeland Security.The immediate cause appears to be a congressional hearing exchange that went sideways. During testimony before Sen. John Kennedy, Noem said that a $200 million ad campaign — one that prominently featured her — had been approved by the president. The White House later said it had not, and it's that contradiction that seems to have been the final straw for Trump.It's no secret that the ground had been shifting under Noem for a while. Critical press coverage had been building, particularly around operational issues inside DHS. Some of it focused on headline controversies, but much of it involved the less glamorous details of running a department: delayed contracts, paperwork sitting unsigned, and basic administrative work that insiders say was slipping through the cracks.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Complicating matters was the presence of Corey Lewandowski, who had developed a reputation inside the department as a, let's say, aggressive and polarizing figure. According to people around Washington, he made enemies across the bureaucracy, and those tensions ultimately became inseparable from Noem's own standing within the administration.Trump's apparent choice to replace her is Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, a former MMA fighter who has built a reputation in Washington as a loyal Trump ally and a frequent presence on television.In some ways, Mullin is a pragmatic pick. Replacing a cabinet secretary this late in a term can be politically tricky because any nominee must survive Senate confirmation. A sitting senator already has relationships and credibility inside the chamber, making it easier for colleagues to vote yes even if the appointment is politically uncomfortable.That dynamic worked to the administration's advantage when Marco Rubio moved into a cabinet role earlier in the term, and it could play out similarly here. Senators are often more willing to confirm someone they know than an unfamiliar nominee from outside Washington.Noem's departure also lands in the middle of a broader policy fight. DHS remains partially shut down due to a standoff between Democrats and the administration over immigration enforcement policies.From my perspective, this moment could provide Democrats with a face-saving off-ramp. With Noem gone, they could claim a political victory and move toward reopening the department without appearing to capitulate entirely on their policy demands. The alternative — maintaining a shutdown while security risks mount — carries its own political dangers.When federal security agencies operate without full funding, the political blame game gets complicated very quickly if something goes wrong.Fallout from the Texas PrimariesMeanwhile, the ripple effects from the Texas primary elections are already shaping the next phase of the campaign cycle. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are heading toward a runoff, and President Trump has signaled he may intervene with an endorsement.Paxton has already indicated he won't automatically step aside even if Trump backs Cornyn, raising the possibility that the party's internal fight could stretch out for weeks. Democrats, for their part, clearly prefer facing Paxton in the general election given his long history of scandals and investigations.Another runoff will take place in Texas's 23rd congressional district, where Tony Gonzalez is facing intense pressure after admitting he had an affair with a staffer.The admission carries serious implications. Relationships between members of Congress and staff can trigger ethics violations, and Gonzalez now faces an ongoing investigation. Leadership within the Republican caucus is reportedly signaling that even if he wins the runoff, he could still face consequences in Washington.In other words, his political future may already be decided regardless of how the voters rule.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:01 - Kristi Noem00:08:07 - Markwayne Mullin00:11:19 - Interview with Jennifer Doleac00:33:22 - Update00:33:54 - Cornyn/Paxton00:36:47 - Tony Gonzales00:39:36 - Mullin's Senate Replacement00:41:36 - Interview with Jennifer Doleac, con't01:00:14 - 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
A brutal congressional hearing erupts into a political train wreck as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces explosive questions about an alleged affair with political operative Corey Lewandowski. Under oath and under pressure, the moment spirals into a career-ending scandal. Meanwhile, Republicans question a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign promoting border enforcement—and whether the White House, including Donald Trump, ever approved it. Plus: outrage over Democrats' immigration stance, a controversial State of the Union guest tied to a trafficking investigation, and a heated debate about Iran's role as the world's leading sponsor of terrorism. Episode Summary: In this episode, Tara breaks down a stunning moment from a congressional hearing that may have ended the career of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats confronted Noem under oath about allegations that she had a romantic relationship with longtime political strategist Corey Lewandowski, who was reportedly working alongside her at the Department of Homeland Security. Instead of directly denying the claim, Noem refused to answer the question—triggering a political firestorm and viral media coverage. The controversy intensified as Republican Senator John Kennedy questioned Noem about a $220 million government-funded advertising campaign featuring her prominently—ads critics say looked more like political promotion than immigration messaging. Later in the show, Tara examines broader political fallout: Democratic reactions to border enforcement, allegations involving a controversial State of the Union guest, and a deeper discussion about Iran's role in global terrorism. The episode closes with a preview of explosive historical clips tying past U.S. policy decisions to Iran's missile capabilities. Key Topics Covered: Explosive hearing involving Kristi Noem Affair allegations with Corey Lewandowski DHS leadership crisis and political fallout Senator John Kennedy questions $220M ad campaign Immigration enforcement and ICE challenges State of the Union controversy Debate over Iran's global terrorism role Preview of revelations tied to Barack Obama-era policy decisions
A brutal DHS hearing ends a political career, Middle East alliances flip the global order, and the SAVE Act becomes the last stand against election fraud. Tara breaks down how media narratives, foreign policy shifts, and Republican infighting are colliding at once. EPISODE SUMMARY In today's episode, Tara dives into a stunning political collapse at the Department of Homeland Security after explosive testimony about an alleged affair with political operative Corey Lewandowski. The scandal erupts during a tense congressional hearing, raising questions about ethics, leadership, and the political damage done in the middle of major immigration enforcement efforts. Meanwhile, the geopolitical map is shifting fast. Following military strikes against Iran, several Gulf states—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain—are quietly aligning with the United States and Israel, offering bases and operational support. Tara explains why this surprising coalition may actually simplify the conflict rather than expand it. At the same time, tension grows with traditional Western allies. Leaders like Keir Starmer face criticism as the United Kingdom and other European governments hesitate to support U.S. operations, sparking debate over whether old alliances are weakening while new ones form in the Middle East. Back in Washington, a political showdown is brewing over election integrity legislation. The SAVE Act could force states to provide voter roll data and require proof of citizenship to vote—potentially reshaping future elections. But Senate leadership battles, including figures like John Thune, John Cornyn, and Lindsey Graham, are threatening to stall it. Finally, Tara looks at rising frustration over judicial decisions in states like South Carolina, where critics say liberal judges are being repeatedly appointed by Republican legislatures despite controversial rulings—including a case where a stabbing suspect was released on minimal bond. It's a chaotic moment in American politics—scandals, shifting alliances, and battles for the future of elections—all colliding at once. SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS DHS Hearing Explosion A devastating congressional exchange puts DHS leadership under fire after questions about alleged personal misconduct involving Corey Lewandowski. Middle East Alliances Flip Gulf nations quietly move closer to the U.S. and Israel after Iranian attacks across the region. Europe vs. The U.S.? Debate grows as the UK and France hesitate on military cooperation. SAVE Act Power Struggle A major election integrity bill becomes the center of a fierce fight inside the Republican Party. South Carolina's Judicial Controversy Critics say the state's judicial selection system keeps producing soft-on-crime rulings. KEY TAKEAWAYS A DHS scandal erupts during a high-profile congressional hearing. Middle Eastern alliances are shifting in unexpected ways. Western allies face criticism for hesitation in regional conflicts. The SAVE Act could dramatically change U.S. election verification. Judicial appointment systems are facing renewed scrutiny.
Barack Obama joins David Waldman and KITM in encouraging voting "Yes" for redistricting in Virginia. We would have had him on, but our Friday story backlog is a killer. Kristi Noem has been fired. Not for killing dogs, or goats, or people, but for telling the truth under oath. As far as Donald K. Trump knows, that's the only unpardonable offence. Noem had no reaction, as she had those surgically removed last year. Kristi and her young ward Corey Lewandowski will now be "employed" as agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, which might stand for Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, but really stands for pretending to roll the ICE atrocities odometer back to zero by pretending that serial nosepicker Markwayne Mullin is now the guy in charge. ICE is building camps and closing camps and building and closing camps. Do ICE agents wear masks because they fear Covid? This is a common mistake for stupid people to make. Of course, the economy crashes and Americans die, but Trump isn't going to let any of that ruin this experience for him. Jesus Christ hired him to pull the greatest heist of all time, and Donald isn't about to let God and Vlad down while recreating the world in their image. Pete Hegseth is Trump's crusader thrill-killer, his fiery sword of bro-alpha-America laying low the scourge of children and the defenseless. Pete did a Lusitania on an unarmed Iranian ship, sinking it, and watching the crew drown, because we don't do stupid rules of engagement anymore... Democrats witness all this and say, "but..."? Dan Crenshaw is known to be a pretty touchy guy yet discovered that he was no match for a touchy billionaire. Robert Marling knocked Dan out for the bargain price of $675,000. Crenshaw loses the primary to Steve Toth, an unknown, who we at least know is not related to Lazlo Toth, or László Tóth, but possibly Laszlo Toth.
On today's episode, The Washington Monthly's Bill Scher and Matt discuss:— Kristi Noem's dramatic ouster as DHS Secretary: chaotic mass deportations, deadly ICE mistakes, lavish taxpayer-funded ad campaign, disastrous House Judiciary hearing, and personal scandals — including the Corey Lewandowski rumors— Noem's replacement by Sen. Markwayne Mullin — and what it means for the deportation push— Escalating U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: military execution vs. long-term risks, assassination of regime leaders, Trump's demands for unconditional surrender and picking Iran's next ruler, and parallels to past Middle East quagmires— Texas Senate race heating up: Will Donald Trump endorse incumbent Sen. John Cornyn over Ken Paxton? And could James Talarico beat Cornyn?— Trump coalition fractures: buyer's remorse among young voters, Hispanic swing back toward Democrats, and how Iran policy + deportation chaos could hurt Republicans heading into the midterms— And MUCH moreSubscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
In Episode #1170 of The Clay Edwards Show – FAFO Friday – Clay breaks down the biggest stories shaking up the week with his signature no-BS style. Trump shakes up the Department of Homeland Security: Kristi Noem is out amid reports of a self-funded ad campaign and an alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski. In steps Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin – the no-nonsense “American badass” caught on video ready to throw hands in a Senate hearing. Clay plays the clip and explains why this pick has everyone fired up. Then Clay sits down with Mississippi State Rep. Fred Shanks for the latest on the ABC liquor distribution crisis crippling small businesses across the state. Shanks breaks down House Bill 2838 (now headed to the Senate): if your order isn't delivered on time, stores can now buy straight from distributors, bypass the backlog, and pay lower taxes. They also discuss direct-to-consumer shipping bills, the NIL tax debate, school choice fallout, and why some big conservative priorities are stalling at the Capitol. Plus: Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran, the shocking jobs report, a viral “Marine” protester exposed as a Green Party U.S. Senate candidate who FAFO'd in a congressional hearing, wild listener texts, and Clay's usual unfiltered takes on everything from patriotism to pedophiles who got pardoned. Raw, funny, and packed with Mississippi insider info you won't hear anywhere else. Tune in now for the full FAFO Friday rundown.
Iran War Propaganda Meltdown: Rubio Flip-Flops, MAGA Shrinks, and Kristi Noem's Taxpayer Bang Bus Dan and Corey argue the U.S. is being dragged into a war with Iran through propaganda, shifting justifications (nukes, missiles, Hezbollah, regime change), and character assassination of anti-war voices like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Dave Smith. They criticize polls claiming most Trump supporters back the war, warn about rising gas prices, inflation, supply-chain disruption, and likely escalation from proxies to contractors to boots on the ground, plus refugees and blowback. They mock Orwellian messaging, viral videos of Iranians “celebrating,” and cite Rubio and Hegseth statements as narrative-caving flip-flops, alongside claims Israel pressured U.S. action. They highlight a Marine veteran protester whose arm was broken during a hearing, discuss war-gambling on Polymarket, alleged DHS contract corruption, and end with crude jokes about Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and Markwayne Mullin. 00:00 Cold Open Ground Zero 01:31 Iran War Doublethink 03:55 Maga Polls And Bots 07:00 Poll Questions Matter 09:42 Propaganda After Bombs 15:14 Liberators And Blowback 18:22 Sleeper Cells Narrative 23:25 Rubio Flip Flop Clip 28:15 Israel Pressure And Nukes 31:25 Endless Evil Whackamole 36:32 Regime Change Goalposts 39:11 Foot In Door Escalation 41:15 Ceasefire Doubts 42:10 War Costs Hit Home 42:54 Regime Change Fallout 44:31 Refugees And Blowback 46:12 Hegemony Reality Check 48:33 War Powers Breakdown 52:21 Energy Shockwaves 53:11 Iran Not The Enemy 57:26 Hegseth Press Clip 59:36 Diplomacy Betrayed 01:06:29 Propaganda Memory Hole 01:11:40 Veteran Protest Crackdown 01:20:29 Betting On Nuclear War 01:22:55 Flag Hypocrisy Watch 01:23:51 Old Iran Flag Debate 01:25:56 Kristi Noem Fired Fallout 01:27:42 Blankie Plane Scandal 01:31:02 Markwayne Mullen Chaos 01:36:56 Trump Softens Immigration 01:40:06 DHS Contract Fraud Hearing 01:44:21 Vote Out Every Incumbent 01:46:10 Midterms War Economy Fears 01:51:33 Ayatollah Assassination Fallout 01:54:45 Congress Harassment Coverup 01:57:31 Final Rant and Signoff
Kristi Noem sat before a congressional committee and was asked a yes-or-no question. She talked for four minutes without saying yes or no. That non-answer told us everything we needed to know — not about the question, but about her judgment.In this episode:Why the hearing room was already loaded before the question was asked, and how a fired Coast Guard pilot, a missing bag, and a cover story about a weighted blanket built the case against herHow Noem's pattern of refusing to retract, refusing to apologize, and refusing to answer direct questions finally collapsed in one four-minute exchangeThe moment a congresswoman said, "that should have been the easiest question," and why she was exactly rightWhat contempt looks like as a crisis driver, why it's the most self-destructive one, and how to recognize it in the conversations happening in your own lifeWhat you'll understand after listening:Why performing offense instead of answering a direct question is always the wrong move, in a hearing room or a kitchen conversationHow to tell the difference between a real answer and a dodge, and what the dodge actually communicates to everyone watchingThe three-word response that would have ended this story in thirty seconds, and why the instinct to give a speech instead is so human and so damagingThis isn't a political story. It's a story about what happens when someone in power decides a question is beneath them — and why contempt never protects you in a crisis. It exposes you.Want More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, private member chats, weekly live sessions, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It is the inside hub for communicators who want real strategy, clear judgment, and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow Molly on Substack Subscribe to Molly's Weekly Newsletter Subscribe to Molly's Live Events Calendar. Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. Follow & Connect with Molly: https://www.youtube.com/mollymcpherson https://mollymcpherson.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson https://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/ ...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03/05) - Two Meta trials running simultaneously, Santa Ana winds incoming, and breaking news at DHS. Two social media trials against Meta at once — Mosseri tells both juries he doesn't believe social media is addictive, Gary asks what 9-year-old is reading terms and conditions Santa Ana winds battering SoCal through the weekend — gusts up to 60mph, Saturday worst day Shannon admits to drooling she "has no control over," a listener plays the show for his kids, Shannon says let's get them hooked KFI's Heather Brooker live at San Diego Zoo's brand-new Elephant Valley BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is out — TV ads starring herself, contract awarded to LLC run by a DHS employee's spouse, and did she have an affair with Corey Lewandowski while her husband sat behind her at the hearing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Belfrage goes over the recent Congressional hearings that involved Tim Walz and Kristi Noem. Tim Walz and Tim Ellison were asked about fraud in the state. Kristi Noem was asked about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, a bill that would block taxpayer money from going to January 6th rioters is introduced in the House. Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem are “DC's worst kept secret” at DHS. Trump is dropping his sanctions against law firms. Plus, Trump says he is actually considering Ted Cruz for the Supreme Court. https://harrydunnformd.com/ Thank you, DeleteMe Go to joindeleteme.com/CLEANUP, and enter code CLEANUP at checkout for 20% off your DeleteMe plan. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | Substack@libradunn1.bsky.social on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Joe Piscopo Show 2-25-26 50:28 - Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior Official Topic: State of the Union 59:36 - Congressman Mike Haridopolos, Republican representing Florida's 8th Congressional District Topic: State of the Union 1:12:09 - Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Economy in the State of the Union address 1:19:29 - Vincent J. Vallelong, President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association Topic: Cops assaulted with snowballs in New York 1:32:51 - Rob Chadwick, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Former Director of Tactical Training in Quantico and the Principal Training Advisor to the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Topic: $1 million reward offered by Savannah Guthrie in Nancy Guthrie investigation 1:45:00- Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century" Topic: State of the Union; DOJ suing New Jersey over executive order limiting ICE operation and expansion of sanctuary status 2:05:00- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: State of the Union and the Democratic responseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode we discuss the the Supreme Court decision to crush the President's reciprocal tariffs, The Save Act, Pam Bondi's disastrous hearing before a House Committee on the Epstein files, Kristie Noem and Corey Lewandowski and more. #trump #stateoftheunion #pambondi #kristienoem
'Holy Schmidt! It's Friday!' With Jim Acosta Steve Schmidt is about to say something on air that stopped us cold — and we think it's going to stop you too. He's looked at what's sitting in the waters off Iran right now, the silence from Congress, the silence from the generals, the silence from every major network, and he's drawn a conclusion about what happens next that nobody in Washington is willing to say out loud. Before this show is over, he's going to ask the question that should be on every American's lips right now: What's the plan? And whose kids are coming home in boxes? That's not all. The Supreme Court just handed Trump a defeat on tariffs — and Schmidt says what's hidden behind the tariff door is something far darker than anyone is talking about. Plus, NBC News has obtained photos of the inside of a government jet that Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski have been using on your dime — and Schmidt has a name for it that you won't forget. All of that and more. Subscribe for more and follow The Warning here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES Subscribe to The Save America Movement and support our efforts with a donation here: https://thesaveamericamovement.org Follow Jim Acosta here:
The DHS secretary and her work husband who have been tormenting America. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Corey Lewandowski behind her. Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Onder minister van Homeland Security Kristi Noem verschuift de prioriteit van de kustwacht van het redden van mensen naar het deporteren van migranten. Binnen de Amerikaanse kustwacht groeit de onvrede over die koerswijziging. Volgens berichtgeving van NBC News zou Noem in een vroeg stadium een toestel hebben laten terugroepen uit een zoekactie naar een vermiste kustwachter, om een deportatievlucht niet te vertragen. De minister van Binnenlandse Veiligheid bouwt tegelijk aan haar eigen comfort met luxe toestellen en woont ze in de officiële ambtswoning van de kustwacht. Ook haar adviseur Corey Lewandowski is daar een graag geziene gast. Noem en Lewandowski zouden in een affaire verwikkeld zijn. De Trump-regering probeert een gedeeltelijke shutdown van Homeland Security te managen terwijl ICE, dankzij royale budgetten, nauwelijks pijn voelt. Luchthavenbeveiligers dreigen opnieuw onbetaald door te moeten werken, met kans op lange rijen en personeelsverloop. Binnen Trumps team groeit de twijfel over Noems positie, maar Trump ziet voorlopig geen reden voor ontslag. Ook staat de burgerrechtenbeweging stil bij de dood van Jesse Jackson, die miljoenen Amerikanen met ‘I am somebody’ politieke stem gaf. Zijn erfenis werkt door in het huidige debat over macht, minderheden en de grenzen van politieke onschendbaarheid. De spanning tussen idealen van gelijkheid en de harde veiligheidsstaat wordt zo pijnlijk zichtbaar. Over de Amerika Podcast In de Amerika Podcast nemen Bernard Hammelburg en Jan Postma je mee naar het Amerika van nu: een land dat onder Donald Trump opnieuw in rap tempo verandert. Wat betekent zijn beleid voor Amerikanen in rode én blauwe staten, voor de democratie? Wat is er nog over van the American Dream? Wat verandert Trumps koers voor ons in Europa? Hier hoor je de verhalen van de Amerikanen zelf. We nemen je mee naar het land van adembenemende landschappen, countrymuziek uit de autoradio en diners langs de highway. Maar natuurlijk ook juist naar de mavericks die deze clichés doorbreken. De Amerika Podcast zoekt naar de ziel van Amerika. Buitenlandcommentator Bernard Hammelburg vanuit New York en Amsterdam, correspondent Jan Postma vanuit Washington DC of ergens in een van de vijftig staten. Die zoektocht doen we samen met jou, want de Amerika Podcast is niet compleet zonder de vragen van onze luisteraars. Elke donderdag in je podcastfeed! Heb je een vraag, opmerking, kritiek of een compliment. Mail dan naar dewereld@bnr.nl of spreek je vraag in op de Amerika Podcast Whatsapp: 06-28135020. En wie weet win je de Amerika Podcast koffiebeker. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij o.a. ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Jan Postma is Amerikanist en werkt sinds 2009 waar hij meerdere programma's gepresenteerde waaronder BNR Bouwmeesters, Boekenstijn&de Wijk en Zakendoen. Sinds 2018 is hij correspondent in de Verenigde Staten, woonachtig in Washington D.C. Naast de Amerika Podcast maakt hij onder meer Postma in Amerika en is hij regelmatig te horen in de Ochtend‑ en Avondspits. Hij is tevens auteur van het boek De Trump Fluisteraars. Redactie Luc de Klerk Montage Jeanne Heeremans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Maureen's birthday week! She's spending it in her signature style—walking maybe too far, biting off more than she can chew, and organizing her notebooks. Meanwhile, Dan has been enjoying a little summery weather in the middle of the cold winter. While he was out, he heard a story. He wants to share it with Maureen, because Maureen loves stories. And dogs. Maureen loves dogs. And so, apparently, does Pam Bondi.Also, these aren't bright people and things got out of hand.Quick, get the balloons, SaysWhovia! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho
On this edition of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech breaks down AOC's recent trip to the Munich Security Conference, where her lack of foreign policy experience was on full display. Despite a "red carpet" rollout by the media, her answers on Taiwan and Venezuela geography suggest she may not be the serious candidate the Democratic establishment is hoping for. Later, Fox News' Bill Melugin joins the show in the studio to provide an inside look at the growing instability within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They discuss the future of Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, the shift in mass deportation tactics under Tom Homan, and the "drip-drip" of negative media stories impacting the administration's internal stability. Finally, Ben dives into the "Late Night Chaos" at CBS. Stephen Colbert is railing against his own network over an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Was it a Trump-led conspiracy or just a simple FCC "Equal Time" rule? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hi. In today's episode of #EvenMoreNews, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into the SAVE Act and how it could potentially impact tens of millions of Americans' ability to vote. They also discuss a Wall Street Journal exposé revealing just how inept, destructive, and narcissistic Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski are.And as always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened.Check out our new show STREAMIN' MORE NEWS: https://www.youtube.com/live/a3OYcDbd_EcPATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The alleged affair between DHS Sec. Kristi Noem and her advisor Corey Lewandowski is reportedly making life hell for their staffers, President Obama backpedaled after telling a podcaster that aliens are real, and you should think twice before taking nutrition advice from the chatbot on the new HHS website. Beloved actress Jennifer Garner knows how to live life to the fullest, whether it's taking her mom to Canada to see the Northern Lights, or enjoying the unique pleasures of a snow day in New York City. Watch the Season Two premiere of “The Last Thing He Told Me” this Friday on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from Sydney, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan discuss the lurid details of The Wall Street Journal exposé on Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski's eye-opening behavior at (and high above) the Department of Homeland Security. Then, they look at the latest with Republicans' efforts to steal the midterms, including Noem's promise to make sure "we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders," RFK Jr.'s new war on donuts, and Barack Obama's advice for Democrats on resolving their differences. Then, they stage their own debate about which Democratic presidential hopeful would be the strongest candidate, drawing names from the 2028 Sorting Hat.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.
Monday, February 16th, 2026Today, the feds got caught lying again about an assault on ICE officers and are forced to dismiss the charges; Homeland Security is demanding social media sites hand over data on anti-ICE users; Ring cameras cut their ties to Flock surveillance after political backlash; Russ Vought is using USAID funds to pay for his security detail; the puppy killer side piece Corey Lewandowski demanded a government issued firearm; a judge ends the deportation case for the father of three marines; another judge rebukes the feds for denying counsel for detainees; in a victory for Democrats the Virginia Supreme Court rules the 10 to 1 redistricting can move forward; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide Helix Flash sale, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansThank You, HoneyLoveSave 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DAILYBEANS #honeylovepod #sponsoredGuest: Heather Cox RichardsonLetters from an American | Heather Cox RichardsonHeather Cox Richardson - YouTubeinstagram.com/heathercoxrichardson@hcrichardson.bsky.social - Bluesky@HC_Richardson - TwitterDemocracy Awakening Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson Heather Cox Richardson and Allison Gill Discuss Republican Spying and Weaponized JusticeThe LatestAllison Gill and Katie Phang Discuss the Republican Surveillance StateBeans Talk | DHS is Watching YouStoriesDOJ drops charges against 2 men accused of assaulting ICE officers in Minneapolis | CBS NewsHomeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts | The New York TimesNoem adviser Lewandowski sought to carry a firearm at DHS, alarming officials | MS NOWExclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show | ReutersTrump insider Tom Barrack kept in regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein for years, files show | CBS NewsIn victory for Democrats, Virginia Supreme Court says redistricting vote can go forward | Democracy DocketGood TroubleWednesday, February 24 at 6 PM in Funkstown, MD. State of Maryland and Washington County residents have an opportunity to voice our outrage at ICE's expansion in our great community.Kate For The People→How to Film ICE | WIRED→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List →iceout.org→Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsBeans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.comRoyal Mini DonkeysSee Dana on Tour - Dana Goldberg@dgcomedy - IG→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate
Fresh off of arguing with Steve Hayes about the different places one can keep a ferret, Jonah Goldberg ruminates on cameras in Congress, choosing between party and principle, Apple News' First Amendment rights, Kristi Noem's blanket, the Hayekianism of Burke, Yoram Hazony's foolishness, and RFK Jr.'s crackpottery. Plus, you should preorder Sarah Isgur's book. Shownotes:—Friday's Dispatch Podcast—WSJ piece on Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and DHS—Cass Sunstein's book on separation of powers—Wednesday's G-File—The Great Debate: Edmund Burke, Thomas Paine, and the Birth of Right and Left—Suicide of the West—Burke: “Birds of Prey” speech—Ruminant touching on Yoram Hazony—James Kirchick in Commentary - “The Chutzpah of Yoram Hazony”—Michael A. Woronoff in Commentary: “Trump the Corporatist” The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—click here. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah and JVL discuss the Wall Street Journal exposé on Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and the internal fight over whether ICE raids should be loud and viral or quiet and deniable. They talk about why humiliation has become the price of loyalty in Trump World, why Biden is suddenly polling better than Trump on the economy, and what the backlash in Minneapolis tells us about how this moment could turn.To get access to the full episode, become a paid member of The Bulwark on Apple Podcasts, Substack or YouTube!
Jackie and Dunlap on calls to investigate Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, Trump's mass pardons (including a January 6th rioter who went on to assault an 11-year-old), the ongoing Epstein files scandal, and Pam Bondi's disastrous testimony where she spent more time defending the stock market than addressing child abuse victims. Plus: ICE atrocities, Corey Lewandowski's bizarre quest for a badge and gun, Kristi Noem's TV rivalry with Tom Homan, and the Trump administration's continued protection of the powerful while targeting immigrants and journalists. Plus: El Paso party balloons shot down with lasers, Ghislaine Maxwell's cushy prison life, and why Eddie Rabbit deserves your respect. Have YOU apologized to President Trump? Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie and Dunlap at http://patreon.com/redstateupdate
February 13, 2026; 7am: President Trump's policies are unpopular here at home and also rattling allies abroad. House Speaker Emerita and Democratic Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi joins "The Weekend" from the Munich Security Conference to discuss America's standing on the global stage, concerns over possible election interference during the midterms in November, and her reaction to Minnesotans' protesting against ICE tactics.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.
Vice President JD Vance became the first sitting American Vice President to visit Armenia, but the trip is being remembered for a social media mishap. The Vice President’s X account posted and then deleted a message referring to the Armenian Genocide after visiting the genocide monument. Corey Lewandowski fired a Coast Guard pilot for leaving Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s blanket on a plane — but was forced to rehire them upon realizing there was nobody else to fly the party home, according to a stunning new report. 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.
Pam Bondi was grilled over her hiring a Jan 6 rioter. A Trump nominee is under fire over his white nationalist views. MAGA is quiet over a pardoned rioter's sex abuse conviction. A new exposé on Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski has dropped. Trump continues his assault on the climate. The DHS is in a panic over a bodycam video contradicting their claims on an ICE shooting. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Brett Erlich (@bretterlich) ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM ☞ https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT
David Waldman delivers a lovely Friday the 13th KITM Valentine. May everyone you know receive exactly what they deserve. Speaking of romance, Kristi Noem fired a Coast Guard pilot for coming between her (and probably Corey Lewandowski's) favorite blanket. Corey's security blanket would be a badge and a gun, if he had them. The heated rivalry between Kristi and her non-botoxed twin, Tom Homan continues to rage behind the scenes. Who would think that Jared Kushner would be implicated in a national security scandal with Tulsi Gabbard and foreign nationals? Yeah, well, everybody. When John A. Sarcone III was caught unlawfully impersonating a US Attorney, the Northern District of New York appointed the most qualified attorney for the position, Donald Kinsella. That is just about the opposite of what the Trump administration wanted, and they fired Kinsella in under 4 hours, preferring to have no one at any wheel. ICE says that they are leaving Minneapolis, to places where they are wanted, who will soon learn to not want them. Meanwhile, most U.S. Attorneys and their staffs are bugging out of Minnesota, shutting down the vindictive prosecutions on their way out. The healing will take years, however, as the sickness continues to spread. The SAVE tool creates confusion and chaos, as it was designed. Pam Bondi, She-Wolf of the DOJ, will soon present Donald K. Trump with 10 billion dollars, but for now spends her time freeing accused drug dealers. Budget director Russell Vought found some money nobody needed anymore and put it into an entourage. Jeanine Pirro will be suing someone for $250,000 after a large wooden block leapt into the path of her staggering.
This episode reviews a Wall Street Journal expose about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and top aide Corey Lewandowski, covering allegations of an extramarital relationship, political favoritism, and unusual personnel decisions. It also discusses reported rivalries within DHS, bizarre incidents like a firing over a lost blanket, Lewandowski's requests for a badge and gun, and a broader commentary on media double standards after a separate cancellation story.
Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad with excellent insight on the ICE surge drawdown in Minnesota and why President Trump agreed to it. Plus, Major is excellent on the bombshells shared by the Wall Street Journal today about Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski.
Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to unpack the Minneapolis ICE shootings that have sent the Oval Office into a frenzy—and exposed the real tripwire in Trumpworld. As Susie Wiles, Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and Corey Lewandowski turn on each other in a furious blame game, Wolff reveals why the president is suddenly “wobbling” on immigration, how ICE quotas and untrained agents led to disaster, and why Miller is now dangerously exposed with no bureaucratic buffer left. Looming over it all is a furious First Lady, whose long-planned Melania movie rollout has been eclipsed by bloodshed and scandal—and whose displeasure, Wolff argues, matters more to Trump than polls, politics, or public outrage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The world's leading philosophers and psychologists were based in Germany and Austria during the rise of Hitler. They studied the darkest chapter of human history while trying to make sense of it and survive it themselves. Their teachings are an urgent alarm for us today: fascists seek endless conflict through domination, and it will never be enough. Drawing on George Orwell's analysis of Hitler, we see that while democracy offers the radical concept of "having a good time," fascism preys on a neurotic, broken need for "struggle, danger, and death." It is an addiction to conflict, often first learned in the childhood home, according to Erich Fromm, that views empathy not as a virtue, but as a target. Walter Benjamin, before losing his own life to suicide to avoid the concentration camps, pointed out that fascists seek pleasure in their own demise. It is the fleeting, hollow glee of a bully kicking over a sandcastle because he doesn't know how to build one. Joy is how we win. The hate-fueled fascist high is a non-renewable resource. It requires a constant supply of new enemies to sustain a house of cards built on lawlessness and corruption. True joy, born of community, love, and creation, is sustainable energy, even in the unlikeliest of places, as our heroes who came before us also showed us. Stay safe. Stay defiant. And find some joy today: it's the best revenge. For our bonus episode this week, we sit down for a special Self Care Q&A with Vatican reporter Colleen Dulle, author of Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter! To listen to the bonus, subscribe to our Patreon at the Truth-Teller level or higher. We are extremely grateful to our listeners who are keeping us afloat during very difficult economic circumstances. Every bit of support helps give us the freedom to tell the truth, so thank you again for making Gaslit Nation possible! Show Notes: Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-5yearold-liam-home?attribution_id=sl:0f9224c0-2c25-4831-a70f-1357729d5d8c&lang=en_US&ts=1769049480&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link Part I of Our Conversation with Colleen Dulle: MAGA's Vatican Cold War: https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/magas-vatican-cold-war A Recent Gaslit Nation Salon Excerpt Giving the Bigger Picture of U.S. China-Panic Chaos under Trump from the Pentagon's Perspective: https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/stay-sane-with-us-join-the-gaslit-nation-salon "An observer arrested in South Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune" https://bsky.app/profile/amreports.bsky.social/post/3mcxlw4ijx42p "Interesting scoop from Anna Giaritelli, who has good sources inside DHS. It suggests Noem and Lewandowski (seemingly still serving as a Special Government Employee despite having timed out months ago) are trying to push out the CBP Commissioner (former Border Patrol) because he's not harsh *enough.*" https://bsky.app/profile/reichlinmelnick.bsky.social/post/3mcyd34k2v225 Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says https://apnews.com/article/ice-arrests-warrants-minneapolis-trump-00d0ab0338e82341fd91b160758aeb2d The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2024/02/28/reparations-now 'That's Our Territory': Trump Uses Davos Speech to Push for Greenland https://time.com/7354005/trump-davos-speech-greenland/ You've Got to Read George Orwell's Review of 'Mein Kampf' https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a45897365/george-orwell-reviews-hitler-mein-kampf/ Police charge Trump campaign manager with assault https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/police-charge-trump-campaign-manager-with-assault#:~:text=Police%20in%20Jupiter%2C%20Florida%2C%20released,provided%20by%20Jupiter%2C%20Florida%20police. Ex-Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski accused of sexual assault https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/dec/27/ex-trump-campaign-manager-corey-lewandowski-accused-of-sexual-assault