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On Wednesday, the United States releases the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. On the final day of the G7 summit, President Donald Trump predicts that the plummeting price of oil will boost the economy and that the United States will "end up having the lowest energy anywhere in the world.""Now that the oil is coming down, you're going to see everything follow, everything follows the cost of energy," Trump told NTD's Mari Otsu.The Labor Department is putting all 50 states on notice, warning that they must comply with measures to stop fraud schemes related to unemployment insurance, or risk losing federal funding. This warning comes after the DOJ sued New York state on June 16 over alleged fraud tied to New York's $10 billion home-care program provided to Medicaid patients as part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud across the country.Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate for California, announces plan to introduce a flat state income tax that would remove state income taxes for families earning up to $150,000.

The Department of Justice is cracking down on nationwide protests erupting over President Trump's border policies. Backed by a new $70-billion Homeland Security bill funding ICE and Border Patrol, federal prosecutors have charged 15 individuals in Minnesota with violently resisting federal officers. FOX News' Bill Melugin speaks with former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey to break down the DOJ's new legal strategy, and the intense political battle across the country that's shaping the future of America's immigration enforcement. Average grade point averages in American high schools and colleges have mysteriously skyrocketed over recent decades, leaving many to wonder if a 4.0 still means what it used to as an A becomes the nation's most common grade. Neetu Arnold of the Manhattan Institute joins to discuss how grade inflation and a decline in school accountability have compromised academic readiness, the consequences for students entering higher education and the workforce, and why elite universities are reversing pandemic-era policies to bring back standardized testing metrics. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller discuss the Iran "deal" that isn't really a deal—a memorandum of understanding that lifts sanctions immediately and hands Iran $300 billion while punting everything else down the road. Then: the war hawks who drummed up the Iran war—Thiessen, Graham, Levin, the WSJ editorial board — are repositioning and refusing to say they were wrong. Plus: Trump's accelerating decline, the corruption behind the White House UFC fight, and why Trump's DOJ will open a federal investigation on every 2028 Democratic nominee regardless of who it is.Watch, listen, and leave a comment.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Click the learn about setting up this show, ad-free, on your podcast player of choice. Or watch in the new Bulwark App—available now in the Apple and Google App stores.

Homegrown terror plots, Antifa arrests, the shocking UK grooming gangs report, and JD Vance's headline-making appearance on The View all collide in one packed episode. We break down the alleged UFC terror plot that was stopped after a mother alerted authorities, examine DOJ charges against 15 Antifa members in Minneapolis, and discuss accusations that inflammatory […]

This week on Just Ask the Press, Brian Karem is joined by national security and FOIA expert Mark Zaid and journalism professor Nolan Higdon to unpack an incredibly chaotic week in news, politics, and media.   The trio kicks off the episode reacting to Elon Musk officially becoming the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX went public on the NASDAQ. They delve into his sci-fi aspirations for Mars and debate whether his staggering wealth is inherently dangerous for democracy or a catalyst for taking risks that governments won't. Next, the panel breaks down blockbuster reporting exposing a high-level, secret Situation Room meeting from the summer of 2025. Trump administration officials scrambled to manage damning, unreleased Epstein files, sparking an internal civil war over transparency—and a rogue strategy proposed by JD Vance. Later, Mark Zaid guides us through a packed week in the legal system, detailing the dramatic, eleventh-hour removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, a federal judge definitively halting a $1.776 billion "slush fund," and why a last-minute lawsuit failed to stop a massive UFC extravaganza on the White House lawn. Finally, the team scrutinizes the "on-again, off-again" war in Iran, the Department of Justice's controversial approval of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, and how the New York Knicks managed to win it all—despite a potential "Trump jinx." Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.social Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVw This Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here: https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcast Purchase Brian's book "Free The Press"    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal authorities originally claimed that surveillance footage from the night of Jeffrey Epstein's death showed no one entering his cell. But new scrutiny has emerged after analysts pointed out a strange, orange-colored shape appearing near the stairwell at 10:40 p.m.—an hour when Epstein was still alive. The Department of Justice suggested it was a corrections officer carrying linens or inmate clothing, but multiple independent experts now say the figure's movement and appearance are more consistent with an inmate in an orange jumpsuit. The ambiguous figure has reignited skepticism around the official story, raising fresh concerns about who had access to Epstein's unit that nightAdding to the suspicion, experts noted that the surveillance footage released to the public wasn't raw video as claimed—it contained visible edits, a mouse cursor on screen, and key blind spots, including the entrance to Epstein's actual cell. There's also a one-minute time skip just before midnight, a gap the DOJ hasn't adequately explained. With these discrepancies, many are calling the DOJ's suicide narrative into question once again, especially given the MCC's long-documented staffing failures, camera malfunctions, and now, a mystery figure lurking in orange just an hour before Epstein was found dead.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mystery orange shape spotted near Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell night before his death: report

A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors and relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre met privately with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and urged him to pursue allegations contained in the Justice Department's own Epstein files. The group challenged acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's position that investigators had exhausted all meaningful leads, presenting Comer with specific documents they believe point toward further avenues of inquiry. Among the materials were an email containing a list of men associated with Epstein and Giuffre's 2015 testimony to investigators, which the survivors said could help Congress identify allegations involving powerful individuals that deserve renewed scrutiny.The meeting was intended to give Comer's investigation greater direction by moving beyond the broad release of millions of pages and concentrating on particular names, allegations and unresolved questions within the records. The survivors' message was that the government cannot credibly declare the matter finished while potentially significant claims remain unexamined and while Epstein's victims continue to identify information they believe warrants investigation. Their appeal places additional pressure on Comer to use congressional subpoenas, interviews and public hearings to determine whether the Justice Department overlooked—or deliberately declined to pursue—evidence concerning other people within Epstein's network.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein survivors push Comer to investigate potential leads from DOJ's files in private meeting | CNN Politics

The MOU commits the United States to ensuring a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, lifting all sanctions regardless of type, releasing all frozen Iranian assets, and allowing immediate oil sales upon signing. Iran's nuclear program and enriched uranium stockpile are left entirely unaddressed. Israel was excluded from the negotiations and is not a party to the agreement. The signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday. Critics cited in this video span the political spectrum, from Hudson Institute fellow Josh Block to Fox News contributor Andy McCarthy, who compared the deal to Neville Chamberlain's capitulation before World War II, to National Review editor Philip Klein, who called it money for nothing. Even Ben Domenech, husband of Meghan McCain, acknowledged the deal failed to achieve any of the stated objectives before spinning it as a win. The second story covers federal prosecutors in Minneapolis announcing a 94-page indictment against 15 individuals allegedly affiliated with Antifa. Hawk notes that Antifa is not a formal organization, that 75 percent of the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office staff quit earlier this year, and that the marquee piece of evidence presented at the press conference was a Facebook post reading "we need to become ungovernable." Half of similar cases brought by this DOJ have already been dismissed. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Jon Herold comes in Wednesday with a guest and a document to dig through. Tech investor Matthew McDonough joins to make the case that energy, not labor, is now the central lever controlling global power, framing the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the Iran conflict as moves in a larger energy dominance struggle against China. Jon then reads through the full leaked 14-point US-Iran memorandum of understanding line by line: the naval blockade lifts immediately, Iran gets its own frozen money back rather than new American cash, a $300 billion rehabilitation fund comes structured as financing rather than a gift, and Israel is conspicuously absent from the entire agreement. Trump's overnight Truth Social move gets its own breakdown: canceling Jay Clayton's DNI confirmation hearing in apparent retaliation after Democrats reneged on a FISA deal, which keeps Bill Pulte in place and ties FISA's fate to the Save America Act. Jon also shares word from a well-connected source that Tulsi Gabbard's promised 2020 election report is likely delayed past her departure, possibly surfacing around a rumored June 24 event. Gavin Newsom's lawyers sent Todd Blanche a letter calling the DOJ probe into him a fishing expedition.

Ashe in America and Ghost swap their usual roles for a Wednesday that starts absurd and only gets more interesting from there. California rolls out a state gay business certification program for utility contracts, and Ashe and Ghost spend a hilarious but pointed stretch walking through the certification criteria, landing on the serious underlying point that any government registry tracking sexual orientation is a tool that outlives the good intentions behind it. An FBI-foiled drone and sniper plot against Trump at the White House UFC event vanishes from the news cycle within eight hours of being reported, with two Riverside County men and a 19-year-old Ohio conspirator charged. The DOJ indicts 15 members of a Minneapolis Antifa-linked group with the unfortunate acronym DAMN, and a riot promptly breaks out at the detention center where they are held. The SPLC scandal deepens with reports that a senior staffer funneled 1.2 million dollars to her lover, an alleged undercover infiltrator in a neo-Nazi group, complete with a joint bank account. A federal judge recuses herself from a Georgia election case after the DOJ raises questions about a prior partisan event and an unrelated chambers incident. Plus, Trump invokes the Defense Production Act over Iran-related munitions shortages, and JD Vance faces off with The View over ICE detention conditions.

Bill talks with legal scholar and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade about her book, "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government," arguing that core democratic principles—rule of law and equality before the law—are eroding under Donald Trump. McQuade describes Trump's tactics as extortionate and mob-like, pressuring institutions such as law firms, media, universities, and allies, and warns that Congress has failed to check executive overreach while the Supreme Court's shadow docket and unitary-executive approach can enable it. She says DOJ independence has been damaged by political payback efforts and cites examples of alleged lawbreaking and self-dealing, including tariffs, Iran action, emoluments-style profiteering, and a proposed tax-related settlement. McQuade outlines “fixes” including restoring DOJ norms, extending ethics rules, and structural reforms like ranked-choice voting, independent redistricting, and overturning Citizens United, emphasizing elections and accountability, including reviving the election-interference case after Trump leaves office. You can get McQuade's great new book at Bookshop.org. Today Bill directs listeners to ACTBlue.com, your one stop shop for donating to the causes and candidates you support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Howie Kurtz on the New York Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years, California Governor Gavin Newsom alleging a politically motivated DOJ investigation by President Trump, and a secret West Wing memo revealing the administration's serious consideration of suspending habeas corpus for unauthorized immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Georgia's Republican primary runoff, will Trump's endorsement of Rep. Mike Collins secure his GOP nomination in a high-stakes bid to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff? Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom is accusing Trump of weaponizing the DOJ to investigate him and his wife. Plus, ten years after Hillbilly Elegy launched his public rise, Vice President JD Vance is back with a new book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith. Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/  ➤ Instagram:  / politico       ➤ Facebook:  / politico    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook 

Stu and Dave react to Gavin Newsom accusing Donald Trump of weaponizing the United States Department of Justice against him and his wife. Recent reports suggest that DOJ officials have made contact with several people connected to the couple. Then, activists and media figures attempt to reshape the narrative surrounding Riley Gaines, but Stu and Dave explain why they believe the story is much different than what's being portrayed. Finally, whatever happened to simply buying ice cream? The guys take a look at the increasingly political world of consumer brands and ask why every purchase now seems to come with a political message — we're looking at you, Ben and Jerry's. TODAY'S SPONSORS Home Title Lock Go to https://hometitlelock.com/stuanddave and use promo code STUANDDAVE to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty UnderTac This Father's Day, give Dad a gift he'll actually use. Go to Undertac.com and use code “STUANDDAVE20” for 20% off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Governor Gavin Newsom just confirmed that the Department of Justice is investigating matters connected to him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom — and now the questions are exploding.Newsom is calling it political revenge, but the story raises major questions about The Representation Project, donor money, nonprofit payments, Jennifer Siebel Newsom's compensation, and payments connected to her production company, Girls Club Entertainment.In this video, Professor Nez breaks down the growing DOJ controversy, Newsom's public reaction, the reported money trail, why critics are calling this a massive scandal, and what this could mean for Newsom's political future.Is this political persecution — or is the DOJ finally digging into questions Californians have been asking for years?Watch now and decide for yourself.FOLLOW for breaking political analysis, viral news breakdowns, and unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaking America.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis of public records.Subject Matter Expertise: Political Strategy, Regulatory Policy, and Media Literacy.

(June 16, 2026) Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. CA Gov. Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him. Netanyahu says Israel will keep forces in Lebanon, despite U.S-Iran deal. B-52 Bomber: 8 crew members dead after crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Price of oil way down, as Trump announces he's going to read the Iran deal out loud during a press conference, to force the "journalists" in the media to accurately cover it. Meanwhile, whistleblowers come forward & allege that Gavin & his wife, Jennifer are playing fast & loose with government $. He's crying he's on Trump's hit list. DoJ investigates.

DOCKET ALERTS:   The Supreme Court issued orders today, opinions coming Thursday.   The Wall Street Journal reports that Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for DC, is investigating banks for "debanking" conservatives.    Judge James Boasberg benchslapped Pirro's effort to magic away his order quashing her abusive subpoena on the Federal Reserve.   DOOFUS OF THE DAY: A judge in Mississippi disqualified all the lawyers in a case after finding that both sides cited fake cases hallucinated by AI.   MAIN SHOW:   The battle over the Kennedy Center continues. At the eleventh hour, the Center's Board appealed the order to take Trump's name off the building, citing a new rule that would strip all funding from the institution if Trump's name came down. The trial judge denied the requested stay, and so did the Circuit Court. Meanwhile, the Washington National Opera is suing the Kennedy Center for expropriating its $17 million endowment.   In the Eastern District of Virginia, Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from implementing the Anti-Weaponization Fund whether under a new name or not.   New reporting from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan in the New York Times reveals two revealing memos from White House advisor Will Scharf on suspending the writ of habeas corpus and the Insurrection Act.   SUBSCRIBER BONUS:   A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked Texas AG Ken Paxton's investigation into the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, holding that it was plainly retaliatory for its support for his Democratic Senate rival James Talarico.   SCOTUS Orders List June 15 https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/061526zor_5if6.pdf   Jeanine Pirro's Prosecutors Probe Big Banks for Alleged 'Debanking' https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/jeanine-pirros-prosecutors-probe-big-banks-for-alleged-debanking-13568e9b   Powell/Fed Reserve Subpoenas https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72490330/in-re-grand-jury-subpoenas   ActBlue v. Paxton https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73285205/actblue-llc-v-paxton/   Washington National Opera v. US https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73476333/washington-national-opera-v-united-states/   Beatty v. Trump [DC Circuit] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73477160/joyce-beatty-v-donald-trump   Withers v. City of Aberdeen [AI Attorney Sanctions] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69485760/withers-v-city-of-aberdeen   Floyd v. DOJ [docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73383692/floyd-v-department-of-justice/?order_by=desc   Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan,"Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right," New York Times, June 15, 2026 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/us/politics/trump-scharf-habeas-corpus-insurrection-act.html   Will Scharf Habeas Corpus memo https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/2afc51a03e41c257/7f0f0dff-full.pdf   Will Scharf Insurrection Act memo https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/ab7a26e5d4b63268/402f052f-full.pdf   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

46:41- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Primaries today; Trump at the G7 summit; U.S.-Iran deal 56:15- Kyle Bailey, Aviation analyst, pilot, former FAA Safety Team representative, and the author of "Witness: JFK Jr.'s Fatal Flight" Topic: Eight killed in Air Force B-52 crash; 12 killed in skydiving plane crash in Missouri 1:06:07- Robert Greenway, Director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham Accords Topic: U.S.-Iran deal 1:20:19- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: “Why NOW you should roll over a portion of your 401(k) and/or IRA into a physical gold and silver IRA- PART 3 1:31:10- Chris Swecker, attorney who served as assistant director of the FBI for the Criminal Investigative Division from 2004 to 2006 Topic: Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife 1:41:35- Thomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administration Topic: ICE agent hit by car in Manahawkin 2:03:39- Assemblyman Robert Auth, New Jersey Assemblyman representing the 39th district (Bergen & Passaic) Topic: Delaney Hall and other New Jersey newsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Three of A&G features... The UK teen social media ban... more details on the foiled WH UFC bombing plot... CA Gov Gavin Newsom reacts to DOJ investigation... A European soccer fan raves about America! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Herold comes in Tuesday on a hectic kid-shuttling day with a story that immediately raises questions. The FBI says it disrupted a terror plot involving explosive drones and a staged sniper attack targeting last weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event, with five suspects in custody and 23 more identified, but Jon notes none of them were arrested in Washington DC and wonders how surveillance happened just days after FISA 702 expired. Ghost joins for an extended breakdown of the Middle East endgame: Trump's strategy of simultaneously escalating and deescalating to box Israel into a corner, the bombshell that Naftali Bennett sabotaged the 2022 Russia-Ukraine peace deal while serving as mediator, and the prediction that Arab nations will drift toward Iran while Israel becomes politically isolated. JD Vance pushed back hard on claims Iran gets American money in the new deal, insisting not a single taxpayer dollar moves. Gavin Newsom announced he and his family are under DOJ investigation and called it political, though Jon suspects the real story runs through his wife's finances. The Supreme Court also rejected Carter Page's surveillance lawsuit on statute of limitations grounds, and Jon has thoughts about who that rule actually protects.

CannCon and Ghost open Tuesday with somber news first: a B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base claims all eight servicemen aboard, the latest in a string of unexplained military aircraft losses. From there the show pivots into a packed lineup. Trump's latest Save America Act post adds two new conditions, and CannCon and Ghost debate whether the bill's failure to pass is actually a deliberate gatekeeping move to avoid a "fortified elections, case closed" narrative that would leave the black box voting machines untouched. ICE quietly starts pulling local voter files in Texas, the FBI raids Ohio's leading voter registration nonprofit with 125 agents, and Trump appoints James McDonald, one of the two attorneys who investigated FTX's collapse, as the new US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, days after Sam Bankman-Fried's pardon request and appeal loss. Norm Eisen's States United nonprofit comes under House Oversight scrutiny for deputizing private lawyers to prosecute Trump-aligned alternate electors in Arizona and Minnesota. Gavin Newsom announces he is under DOJ investigation and casts himself as Trump's next political target, while CannCon breaks down how his wife's nonprofit funnels donor and state money into her own for-profit film company through a school licensing scheme.

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down Trump's puzzling comments at the G7 summit, a political firestorm facing Benjamin Netanyahu, a DOJ investigation into Gavin Newsom, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Justice Department's pursuit of Prince Andrew over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein became a prolonged game of cat and mouse in which demands for cooperation were followed by denials, competing public statements and virtually no visible resolution. After Andrew declared in his disastrous 2019 BBC interview that he was willing to assist law enforcement, federal prosecutors said they repeatedly contacted his attorneys seeking an interview about Epstein's sex-trafficking operation. In January 2020, then–U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman publicly stated that Andrew had provided “zero cooperation,” directly contradicting the prince's claims of openness. Andrew's lawyers responded that he had offered to speak with investigators several times and accused the Justice Department of misleading the public, while also emphasizing that prosecutors had supposedly described him as a witness rather than a criminal target. The DOJ then escalated the dispute, saying Andrew had repeatedly declined an interview and had attempted to create the false impression that he was eager to help.The result was years of public maneuvering without the decisive confrontation that the seriousness of the allegations appeared to demand. Prosecutors reportedly explored formal legal channels to obtain Andrew's testimony through British authorities, but he was never compelled to sit for the kind of comprehensive interview American investigators said they wanted. Andrew remained protected by geography, royal status, expensive attorneys and the practical complications of forcing a senior British royal to cooperate with a foreign investigation. Meanwhile, each side could blame the other: Andrew maintained that he had offered assistance under appropriate conditions, while the DOJ insisted those offers never amounted to genuine cooperation. That pattern allowed Andrew to avoid a full public accounting while permitting the Justice Department to claim it had pursued him, creating the appearance of pressure without producing meaningful answers about what he knew, what he witnessed or why he remained so closely connected to Epstein after Epstein's conviction.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors and relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre met privately with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and urged him to pursue allegations contained in the Justice Department's own Epstein files. The group challenged acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's position that investigators had exhausted all meaningful leads, presenting Comer with specific documents they believe point toward further avenues of inquiry. Among the materials were an email containing a list of men associated with Epstein and Giuffre's 2015 testimony to investigators, which the survivors said could help Congress identify allegations involving powerful individuals that deserve renewed scrutiny.The meeting was intended to give Comer's investigation greater direction by moving beyond the broad release of millions of pages and concentrating on particular names, allegations and unresolved questions within the records. The survivors' message was that the government cannot credibly declare the matter finished while potentially significant claims remain unexamined and while Epstein's victims continue to identify information they believe warrants investigation. Their appeal places additional pressure on Comer to use congressional subpoenas, interviews and public hearings to determine whether the Justice Department overlooked—or deliberately declined to pursue—evidence concerning other people within Epstein's network.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein survivors push Comer to investigate potential leads from DOJ's files in private meeting | CNN PoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Les Wexner has stated publicly that he was never interviewed, subpoenaed, or formally questioned by the FBI or the Department of Justice in connection with the federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. According to Wexner, despite being Epstein's most prominent financial patron for years and granting him sweeping authority over portions of his personal fortune, no federal agents ever sat him down for a substantive interview about Epstein's activities. He has maintained that he would have cooperated fully had he been contacted and has expressed surprise that investigators did not seek his account. Given that Epstein managed vast sums tied to Wexner and operated within Wexner's orbit for years, the absence of a formal federal interview has raised questions about investigative scope and priorities. Wexner has emphasized that he severed ties with Epstein after discovering alleged financial misconduct and has portrayed himself as a victim of deception. He has also said he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal behavior while they were associated. His assertion centers on a single point: federal authorities never directly approached him during their inquiries. That claim has become a focal issue in broader discussions about how thoroughly Epstein's network was examined. The fact that Epstein's closest financial benefactor was not formally questioned, according to Wexner, stands out given the scale of the case. It underscores continuing debate about whether every relevant avenue was pursued.The relationship between Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein was foundational to Epstein's rise, with Epstein serving as Wexner's financial adviser and exercising extraordinary control over assets for years. Epstein obtained power of attorney and access that few outsiders ever received, positioning himself at the center of Wexner's financial world. Because of that proximity, Wexner's claim that neither the FBI nor the DOJ interviewed him has drawn sustained scrutiny. Critics argue that any comprehensive investigation into Epstein's operations would logically include direct questioning of his principal benefactor. Wexner has insisted that he was never treated as a subject or target and that he was not asked to provide detailed testimony. He has reiterated that he cut off Epstein once he became aware of alleged irregularities involving finances. The absence of documented federal questioning, if accurate, highlights gaps many observers believe remain unresolved. It also feeds broader concerns about whether powerful individuals connected to Epstein were examined with equal intensity. Wexner's statement places the burden back on federal authorities to explain investigative decisions. As long as questions about the thoroughness of the Epstein investigation persist, Wexner's claim of never being interviewed will remain central to that debate.t ocontact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crime/epstein-files/wexner-tells-congress-he-was-never-contacted-by-fbi-about-jeffrey-epstein-tiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Have the Democrats peaked and hit their polling ceiling ahead of the 2026 midterms? New numbers suggest this may be the case. An Iranian dissident group that opposes the Islamic Republic Regime is very pleased with the new peace deal. Greasy Gavin Newsom says the DOJ is targeting and investigating him. Graham Platner just got some very bad polling in Maine. Georgia and Alabama runoffs are today, alongside elections in DC and Oklahoma.    Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV LIVE every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.CovePure.com/SHAWN

Ryan Wrecker joins Kim St. Onge for a packed edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show. The duo breaks down the new U.S.-Iran agreement announced at the G7, questions surrounding enforcement and reconstruction funding, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and a deadly B-52 crash in California. They also discuss the massive downtown St. Louis sinkhole, the closure of I-44, local public safety concerns, and a court ruling upholding Missouri's law returning control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to the state. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins the show to discuss teen takeovers, prosecutorial discretion, parental responsibility, and Missouri's Amendment 5 proposal to eliminate the state income tax. Later, Todd Piro discusses a foiled terror plot targeting an America 250 celebration, while Mark Walters weighs in on gun rights, the arrest of James Harden, and growing concerns over political violence. Kim on a Whim tackles media double standards, comedy and cancel culture, teen takeovers, World Cup visitors experiencing American culture, and allegations surrounding Gavin Newsom. The show also features Jeff Monasso discussing Illinois' new assisted-dying law and legal challenges surrounding it, while Ryan Wiggins examines ongoing DOJ investigations involving Newsom's administration and broader questions about government accountability.

Heather Brooker hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about CA Gov. Gavin Newsom saying the DOJ is investigating him and his wife. Heather speaks with expert commentator on ABC News and former FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel about the FBI disrupting an alleged plot targeting White House UFC 250 event. Bloomberg’s Matt Pieper talks about how the markets are moving this morning. The show closes with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan talking about the Gulf Coast residents bracing for possible tropical storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albuquerque has a new police chief hired from within the ranks. Chief Cecily Barker is the first woman to lead the department in APD's history, and has been a member of the department for 22 years. Chris and Gabby sit down with Chief Barker for an in-depth conversation about her approach to leadership, the future of policing in Albuquerque, and what people can expect under her command. She reflects on APD's decade under federal DOJ reform, evolving use-of-force policies, officer accountability, and the ongoing challenge of rebuilding public trust after the DWI corruption scandal that shook the department. As APD enters a new chapter, Chief Barker offers a candid look at the pressures and priorities of leading New Mexico's largest police force. What makes her stand out from prior leadership at APD?  Thanks for listening. If you've got an idea, send it to us at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. Give us a follow on social media at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. Watch or listen to our prior podcasts online at KRQE.com/insiders and our KRQE YouTube channel, or on broadcast TV every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. MST on Fox New Mexico. 

This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: Confirmation on the Hunt for Gollum, the DOJ accepts the Paramount Warner Deal, and a war has broken out for Mad Max.   - Check out all our Movie Scores on the site! - Support the Daily Ratings and become a Producer now! - Here are all the new movies out now! - Shop our store for all the Daily Ratings gear!

Hour Three of A&G features... The UK teen social media ban... more details on the foiled WH UFC bombing plot... CA Gov Gavin Newsom reacts to DOJ investigation... A European soccer fan raves about America! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservatives unleash on Donald Trump's agreement with Iran calling it a surrender. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the DOJ is investigating his family. Also, the White House refuses to condemn a fighter's smear against Michelle Obama despite widespread outrage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Dominic Carter Show, Dominic tackles the burning question: "How does this benefit America?". He dives into the controversy surrounding a new deal that could give Iran access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund, featuring commentary from Vice President JD Vance. Dominic also takes aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom, roasting the "Pretty Boy" governor's slick political maneuvers and his claims that President Trump is directing the DOJ to investigate him. On the cultural front, Dominic questions Spike Lee's bizarre demand to ban "ICE" (and Vanilla Ice) from the New York Knicks' championship parade. He then debates the fallout from a UFC event hosted at the White House and pushes back against hot takes from The View. Plus, callers weigh in on societal decline, and Dominic shares his personal, painful battle with a stubborn facial abscess right before his birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Feds stalwarts Norm Ornstein, Tara Setmayer, and Jacob Weisberg join Harry to break down a week where Congress and the courts put Trump on his heels. The group explains the growing legal headwinds for the president's slush fund and tax amnesty. Next, they dig into how an apparent classic Trump u-turn was a sneakier maneuver than it seemed. Finally, they turn to the new revelations about how the Epstein scandal rocked the administration, and why the DOJ's handling of the files—among other issues—should sink Todd Blanche's AG nomination. Mentioned in this episode: Norm's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dsrs-words-matter/id1420216970 Tara's Substack: https://tarasetmayer.substack.com/  The New York Times' new reporting about Epstein: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/magazine/trump-epstein-files-white-house-vance-doj.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: Trump's 80th birthday UFC fight at the White House went ahead as planned, sponsored by Meta, Polymarket, Bud Light, and Monster Energy, with fighters' bonuses paid in Trump crypto instead of actual dollars, weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, and a crowd of million-dollar VIP ticket holders plus military members pre-screened for waist-to-height ratio — just as the Founders intended. The $14 million reflecting pool renovation, completed mere days ago, is already growing green algae because the color choice is algae growth friendly, which is a perfect metaphor. The Kennedy Center name removal deadline came and went with maximum drama — the Trump administration filed last-minute court motions to stop it, millions watched a live stream of construction workers put up a giant tarp, though the tarp remains up for unclear reasons. On the war beat, The US and Iran reportedly agreed on a peace deal, with a formal signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland — terms not fully disclosed because the administration was busy with the birthday cage match — but the Navy blockade will end and the Strait of Hormuz will open toll-free when signed, kicking off 60 days of nuclear negotiations. The deal was briefly delayed by Israel launching strikes on Beirut, prompting Trump to tell Axios "Why did Bibi have to do a f---ing attack? I was so pissed off. He has no f---ing judgement" — which is a remarkable thing to say about your closest ally on your birthday. On the erosion of free press, the DOJ approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery, with Bari Weiss reportedly set to oversee CNN as well as CBS News after the deal closes, because apparently the documented viewership collapse at CBS wasn't enough of a red flag. And finally, Argentina's Javier Milei submitted legislation to create a legal category for "non-human corporations" — essentially corporate personhood for AI systems — as part of his plan to make Argentina the Silicon Valley of unregulated AI, which Peter Thiel is presumably thrilled about. Resources/Articles mentioned:  NBC News: No heavyweights allowed: Troops must meet fitness criteria to attend White House UFC event The Guardian: UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company TikTok: MAYBE WE'LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN | eiffel tower Yahoo: A tarp now covers where Trump's name used to hang at the Kennedy Center The Independent: Algae in the Reflecting Pool started growing just days after Trump's $14M renovation: report Axios: Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change" USA Today: CBS won't air UFC White House event, viewers will need Paramount+ to watch The Guardian: Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention  WSJ: U.S. and Iran Say They Have Reached a Deal to Stop Fighting NY Post: CBS News boss Bari Weiss poised to oversee CNN editorial operations: report Axios: Scoop: Paramount seeks business counterpart for Bari Weiss at CBS News Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join "Mind Over Murder" hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they discuss the recent CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas, with a panel of Victim's Impact Statements put on by the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) including Bill Thomas speaking about his sister Cathy's death as part of the Colonial Parkway Murders.National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC):  https://victimsofcrime.org/CrimeCon CLUE Awards Unveil 2026 Winners:https://podnews.net/press-release/crimecon-clue-winners-2026CrimeCon Clue Awards 2026:https://www.clueawards.com/NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway Murders In January 2026, the FBI announced Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is responsible for the 1986 Virginia murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski.https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/colonial-parkway-murders-cathleen-thomas-rebecca-dowski-resolved-rcna255097American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0EWashingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River:https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/27/murder-on-the-rappahannock-river-emerson-stevens-mary-harding-innocence-project/WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

War Room POTUS Arrives At G7 Summit, Says Iran Peace Deal “All Signed,” DOJ Investigating California Gov. Newsom, Europe Turns Against Globalists' Migrant Invasion

House Democrats are demanding answers from the Justice Department and Bureau of Prisons over Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer from FCI Tallahassee to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp Bryan after her closed-door interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrats argue the move raises serious questions because Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation, and sex offenders are generally not expected to receive this kind of lower-security placement. They are asking DOJ and BOP officials to explain who approved the transfer, what policies were applied or bypassed, and whether Maxwell received treatment unavailable to ordinary prisoners.The demand is part of a broader suspicion that Maxwell may have been given unusually favorable treatment after speaking with Blanche, especially as Congress was seeking her testimony and as Epstein survivors continue pushing for transparency. Democrats have also requested records and communications tied to the transfer, along with any transcript or recording of Maxwell's DOJ interview, arguing that the timing creates the appearance of a possible political accommodation or effort to influence her cooperation. DOJ has acknowledged receiving the inquiry but has not publicly provided the full explanation Democrats are seeking.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Democrats demand answers over DOJ's prison policy change tied to Ghislaine Maxwell

Nineteen Jeffrey Epstein survivors publicly opposed Todd Blanche's nomination to become permanent attorney general, arguing that his role in the administration's handling of the Epstein files showed a failure of transparency and accountability. Their statement came after reporting that Blanche and other senior officials participated in Situation Room meetings focused on managing the political fallout from the Epstein records controversy. The survivors said they were alarmed that top officials appeared to treat the matter as a reputational problem instead of an opportunity to investigate what happened, protect survivors, and give the public a full accounting.The group specifically criticized Blanche for overseeing the release of Epstein-related files while serious questions remained about redactions, withheld documents, and the exposure of survivors' personal information. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has also tried to distance herself from the controversy, telling lawmakers that Blanche was responsible for the process. Blanche's nomination now faces added pressure as House Oversight Chair James Comer has said he plans to subpoena him for testimony in July, while survivors continue pushing Congress to put witnesses under oath and force a clearer record of how the DOJ handled the Epstein and Maxwell files.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Group of Epstein survivors announce opposition to Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination | CNN Politics

Today, John covers Newsom's claims of a DOJ investigation into him and his wife and reacts to CNN's Fareed Zakaria slamming California's leadership on major issues like housing, homelessness, and cost of living.

Artificial intelligence in legal cases The use of artificial intelligence is a topic of concern in legal cases, both by attorneys and parties to lawsuits they file. On Monday's "Sound of Ideas," we examine precedent being set in both situations in our latest installment of our "Law of The Land" series, where we look at how the law impacts our everyday lives. We start the conversation talking about how attorneys are using AI, both properly and improperly, in ways that affect not only client confidentiality and the cost for representation, but the way the judicial system functions, as a whole. Then, we look at ongoing lawsuits like the $1.5 billion case connected to Anthropic, an AI company which admitted using pirated copies of books to train its large language models known as "Claude." We explore the precedent these cases might set for compensation for artists of all kinds. Guests:-D. Allan Asbury, Deputy Director and Senior Counsel, Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct-Rohit Nath, Attorney, Susman Godfrey L.L.P. Cleveland Clinic's settlement with the Department of Justice bars gender-affirming care for minors The Cleveland Clinic has become the second medical institution to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump's Department of Justice related to fraudulent billing allegations, specifically associated with gender affirming care for people under the age of 18. In the back half of Monday's edition of the "Sound of Ideas," we continue our "Law of The Land" series by sorting through the settlement which includes a payment of $300,000 from the Clinic to be split between the state of Ohio and the DOJ, and a commitment to set aside $2 million to cover the cost of detransitioning care for those seeking it who cannot afford it. The Clinic has also agreed not to provide puberty blocker and hormone treatments to minors for the next 20 years, which extends beyond current requirements under Ohio's House Bill 68, a law which has been in effect since 2024. In May, Texas Children's Hospital agreed to pay $10 million dollars and establish the nation's first "detransition clinic." In the Cleveland Clinic settlement, the Department of Justice called gender affirming care for minors "misguided medical interventions." Critics are calling this agreement a lapse in medical integrity, amounting to cruelty and anti-trans hate. Particularly, the emphasis on funding detransition care is being called unnecessary, bigoted and performative. When we reached out to the Clinic ahead of this segment, a spokesperson told Ideastream Public Media via email that the Clinic remains focused on providing exceptional care to its patients and communities. In our conversation, we talk through the DOJ's allegations against the Clinic and what the settlement entails. We'll also share a statement from the Cleveland Clinic on the agreement, and learn why an Ohio advocacy group is disappointed in this result, to say the least. Guests:-Dara Adkison, Executive Director, TransOhio-Justin Glanville, Deputy Editor of Engaged Journalism, Ideastream Public Media

Just in time for President Trump’s 80th birthday, we are told workers have removed Donald J. Trump from the Kennedy Center facade after a failed last minute appeal by the DOJ. Beginning Friday night, workers spent 8 hours setting up scaffolding and massive white tarps to conceal the removal, as hundreds gathered to watch and livestream the moment. As of this recording, the tarp is still up, but the Center’s executive director has filed a sworn declaration that Trump’s name is gone. Trump did get one legal win this week, allowing his UFC fight on the south lawn to proceed as planned, however, Mother Nature may have other plans with severe thunderstorms forecast for the evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for President Trump’s 80th birthday, we are told workers have removed Donald J. Trump from the Kennedy Center facade after a failed last minute appeal by the DOJ. Beginning Friday night, workers spent 8 hours setting up scaffolding and massive white tarps to conceal the removal, as hundreds gathered to watch and livestream the moment. As of this recording, the tarp is still up, but the Center’s executive director has filed a sworn declaration that Trump’s name is gone. Trump did get one legal win this week, allowing his UFC fight on the south lawn to proceed as planned, however, Mother Nature may have other plans with severe thunderstorms forecast for the evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for President Trump’s 80th birthday, we are told workers have removed Donald J. Trump from the Kennedy Center facade after a failed last minute appeal by the DOJ. Beginning Friday night, workers spent 8 hours setting up scaffolding and massive white tarps to conceal the removal, as hundreds gathered to watch and livestream the moment. As of this recording, the tarp is still up, but the Center’s executive director has filed a sworn declaration that Trump’s name is gone. Trump did get one legal win this week, allowing his UFC fight on the south lawn to proceed as planned, however, Mother Nature may have other plans with severe thunderstorms forecast for the evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Epstein files were never sitting in one neat box waiting to be opened. They were scattered across years of court cases, law-enforcement investigations, civil lawsuits, sealed filings, grand jury materials, prison records, congressional productions, and federal agency archives. Some of the most important records came through the courts: the Palm Beach criminal case, the federal non-prosecution agreement litigation, Virginia Giuffre's civil case against Ghislaine Maxwell, survivor lawsuits against Epstein's estate, litigation against banks like JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, and other dockets where depositions, exhibits, emails, flight logs, address books, settlement records, and sworn testimony surfaced piece by piece. That is why the public record grew in fragments: one batch from a lawsuit, another from a judge unsealing documents, another from discovery, another from congressional subpoenas, and another from media fights over access.The FBI and DOJ held another major universe of Epstein material: interview reports, search-warrant returns, victim statements, photographs, videos, seized electronics, financial records, investigative notes, jail records, and internal communications connected to both the original Florida investigation and the later SDNY case. Congress then became another repository as the House Oversight Committee sought unredacted files, transcripts, agency productions, and testimony from people connected to Epstein's staff, legal team, financial network, and incarceration. So when people say “the Epstein files,” they are really talking about a sprawling archive spread across courts, the FBI, the DOJ, the Bureau of Prisons, congressional investigators, civil litigants, banks, estates, and private parties. That scattered structure matters because it makes full accountability harder: no single release tells the whole story, no single agency controls everything, and every redaction, sealed docket, privilege claim, or missing exhibit leaves another gap in a record that was already deliberately fragmented.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

June 12, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the President's patchwork plan to corrupt free and fair elections. Then, the court order to remove the Trump name from the Kennedy Center. Plus, the emerging reality of an Iran deal that falls short of Trump's stated goals. And a big day for the wealthiest men on the planet, with DOJ approving the Paramount merger and Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.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.

While Trump gets ready for his White House UFC fight, his administration seems to be focused on sowing doubt in US elections. Plus, more states resist DOJ subpoenas for their voter registration lists, while the US postal service weighs a proposal to restrict delivery of mail-in ballots. And, Trump centers his baseless election fraud claims on CA's recent primary, backed up by the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Ron Insana, Molly Jong-Fast, Rev. Al Sharpton, David Litt join The 11th Hour tonight. 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.

June 12, 2026Today was the deadline for removing Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, The DOJ asked for a stay, but Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against them, The Kennedy Center board then filed an emergency appeal, alleging that the board would strip all funding unless Trump's name remains on the building, The Washington National Opera has filed a suit claiming they are owed $17 million of the money Trump says now belongs to the Kennedy Center, Trump has seized funds appropriated for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Federal agencies and the UFC are putting at least $60 million toward the White House cage fight scheduled for Trump's 80th birthday, Trump brags about the gilding of the horse sculptures by the Lincoln Memorial, The sculptures and Trump's proposed arch echo Victor Orbán's use of architecture and memorials as symbols, Before day's end, the appeals court denied the motion to stay the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and the removal was underway overnight.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

1. ActBlue Investigation Allegations ActBlue is a major Democratic fundraising platform. The CEO pleaded the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during congressional testimony. There are allegations of illegal foreign donations, including possible contributions from foreign nationals. Congressional Republicans are investigating whether ActBlue: Allowed foreign donations Misled Congress Failed to implement fraud safeguards 2. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Controversy Being investigated for funding extremist groups (including the KKK) via informants. Allowing funds to allegedly support activities like cross-burning (as claimed in DOJ allegations). The CEO is described as evasive during testimony, deferring to legal proceedings. Includes a segment about questioning the CEO on a politician with a Nazi tattoo. 3. Missing Migrant Children & Immigration Policy the Biden administration: Lost track of hundreds of thousands of migrant children. Failed to vet sponsors receiving children. Many children were subjected to abuse, forced labor, or trafficking. The Trump administration has allegedly recovered 146,000+ children. Democratic immigration policies are enabling harm. Lists votes where Democrats allegedly opposed deportation policies for certain offenders. Used to argue Democrats are: Soft on immigration enforcement Prioritizing undocumented immigrants over public safety 4. “Green New Deal” / Government Funding Criticism Discusses Department of the Interior actions to cut funding to: Environmental groups DEI-related programs Claims: Democrats funnel taxpayer money to allied nonprofits These groups then advance political agendas Describes this as corruption or misuse of funds Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.