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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
No matter where you are on Trump's stupid, illegal war, there's no doubt that Trump and America lost. And Iran won. We come out of it much weaker. This is what happens when you have an idiotic sociopath in the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
The Iran Memorandum of Understanding is leaked to Bloomberg. Dana continues to ask why J.D. Vance went on Megyn Kelly's show to promote his Catholic book only to butcher answers about Iran and the reported deal. Dana questions who is getting into J.D. Vance and Trump's ears to mimic bad talking points. Dana reviews the leaked MOU on-air. Dana breaks down a horrific report from the UK where 250K white girls in Britain were systemically raped and trafficked by mostly Muslim men of Pakistani origin. James Lindsey joins us to share commentary on Trump's MOU rollout, J.D. Vance's political book tour and Trump throwing Vance under the bus? Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Concerned Women For America https://ConcernedWomen.org/Dana If you believe children's programming should be transparent and that parent should have the loudest voice- submit your comment before the June 22nd deadline. Webroothttps://Webroot.com/DanaMake the switch and feel the difference of truly fast, modern antivirus protection — for a limited time, you can save 60% with code DanaRelief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $17.76Prebornhttps://PreBorn.com/DanaDonate today to help another Mother and Father experience hope. $28 sponsors one ultrasound and can help save a baby's life. Or Dial #250 and say BABYByrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSave $5 on HumanN Cholesterol Health Daily at Sam's Club. Head to your local Sam's Club and do more to support your cholesterol health with the science-first brand. Fast Growing Treeshttp://fastgrowingtrees.com/Dana Get an additional 20% Percent Off Better Plants and Better Growing by using code DANA at checkout. Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAVisit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a FREE month of service.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaIf you want to see how physical gold and silver could fit into your portfolio, download Noble Gold Investments FREE Wealth Protection Kit. Pocket HoseText DANA to 64000For a limited time, get two FREE gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and thumb drive nozzle when you buy a new Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text DANA to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Ghost Bedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for the best summer sleep. Use code DANA for an extra 10% off sitewide.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite
So - which one is it? Is it Trump pushing the VP onto the media circuit so America can see who HE WANTS his heir apparent? Or is Trump gauging OUR reaction to how Vance handles toxic attack programs like The View so he can determine if Vance has what it takes to win? Either way... the Veep does a good job disarming his political haters as Harry Enten tries desperately to convince America that it does not prefer Vance over Marco Rubio. Adam Carolla in 2 minutes dismantles the argument that "both sides" of the political aisle are bad for democracy.
President Trump rolls into the G7 in France and owns the place as the former "favored nations" feel the chill from their snubbing of his request for help in the Strait of Hormuz. As Trump sets the summit's tone and the timing, we note that next year he will be the President of the G7 and will host the meeting here on American soil. Can you imagine the events he will plan? Spencer Pratt drops a blistering ad about Gavin Newsom's fire failures as it appears Newsom's WIFE may be the achilles heel that destroys his political star.
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Donald Trump's health is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's shocking physical collapse and why JD Vance is not fit to replace him. Today's Merch: 4th of Julyhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/collections/4th-of-july SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Argentina's soccer star Lionel Messi had a match for the ages Tuesday night at Arrowhead as he started quickly with a goal that was taken away by an offside call. So he proceded to score three more! All three in the match to be accurate as Argentina and it's 50,000 or so fans at Arrowhead went wild watching a 3-0 win over Algeria. It was spectacular. But how many Kansas Citians were there remains a bit of a mystery and doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. KC residents turned out everywhere Tuesday for free fan events and watch parties and we're clearly finding our stride. There were shots of some empty seats at Arrowhead even though 500 million people were watching on tv globally, and a Sports Illustrated writer posted a screenshot from a ticket service two hours before the start that had tickets for $69. We cover all the stories, all over the country on today's episode. The Big 12's lawsuit filed against Ken Paxton and Texas Tech was just a stone cold killer. The suit had nothing to do with the gambling quarterback, wait until you hear what their rock star law firm dialed up for the conference. President Trump stars at the G7 and touts peace, low oil prices and a skyrocketing stock market. Then he just hammers Obama. JD Vance's book tour is not going well. It's not a disaster but I just don't understand what he's doing right now. The annual fast food customer service rankings are out and for the first time in over a decade, Chik Fil A is not the winner. And our Final Final is a new report on the astounding growth of podcast listening in America.
What exactly is the agreement between the US and Iran? CNN has seen a draft. President Donald Trump wants to delay a confirmation hearing for his pick for Director of National Intelligence – we'll explain why. We have new data on how Americans feel about ‘culture war' issues. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has an algae problem after President Trump's makeover. And Lululemon is facing some backlash in after a yoga session on the Great Wall of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 […]
Donald Trump's public position is that his agreement with Iran is great, and better than Obama's nuclear deal. But a leaked draft of the MOU raises some real questions about which side benefits the most, and whether the United States is any better off than before the war. New York Times reporter David Sanger, whom Trump called over the weekend when the agreement was made, joins the show. Also on today's show: journalists Yeganeh Torbati and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin on their book "Stolen Revolution"; journalist and soccer commentator Simon Kuper, author of "Soccernomics"; Elizabeth Economy, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's that feeling in the air? It's patriotism! We're celebrating 250 years of whatever this is the way our wacky founding fathers would have wanted—turning the reflecting pool green, wrapping the Kennedy Center in a tarp, and having a cage match on the White House lawn. But it's not even our nation's birthday yet! It's just a Big Boy's Birthday and we're getting some fun in early to celebrate our favorite guy. Algae, coverups, and blood spit. Hooray! To celebrate at home, Maureen cleaned some fans and made soup. She's smiling at Dan, which is making Dan nervous. There is no need to be nervous, Dan. Maureen is just happy to be here at such a wonderful time. Get your party hats on, SaysWhovia. Celebrations are mandatory. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho
Greg Kelly Reports | June 16, 2026 - The episode opens with sharp criticism of progressive cultural politics, arguing that Democratic opposition to Trump is tied to a broader defense of radical gender ideology, the sexualization of children, and values the show presents as fundamentally anti-American. - A major focus is the pending Iran memorandum of understanding, with the show defending a short, simple deal structure that centers on removing enriched uranium, blocking nuclear weapons, ending terror funding, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and allowing Iran back into the global economy under inspection. - Gavin Newsom is portrayed as politically desperate, using public complaints about federal scrutiny to cast himself as a victim while the episode raises new questions about his wife's nonprofit finances, her past Harvey Weinstein claims, and the couple's broader credibility. - The show highlights J.D. Vance's appearance on The View as another example of Democrats and left-leaning media figures being outmatched when forced into unscripted exchanges with sharper conservative voices. - The episode closes by revisiting June 16, 2015, framing Trump's escalator announcement as the moment that changed modern American politics and arguing that his rise has reshaped the country, its institutions, and the global balance of power ever since. The Greg Kelly Reports podcast is sponsored in part by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss "The Agency." All episodes streaming June 21st on Paramount Plus Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tomorrow, the Knicks are throwing a ticker-tape parade, and it's expected to bring out a million fans. President Trump and his team are focused on getting nuclear dust out of Iran. Mark breaks down some of the misinformation about U.S. aid to Iran and explains what's really happening. Vice President JD Vance appeared on The View yesterday and faced some tough questions about Trump's actions, including one from Whoopi Goldberg about the removal of Black history exhibits, with the administration wanting more details from JD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The G7 summit is underway in France, with President Trump and his team, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, pushing back against the media's economic questions. We're still waiting to hear when Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann will be sentenced. Luigi Mangione has switched to a psychiatric defense. Meanwhile, Knicks star Jalen Brunson's breakfast sandwich order is catching on with fans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tomorrow, the Knicks are throwing a ticker-tape parade, and it's expected to bring out a million fans. President Trump and his team are focused on getting nuclear dust out of Iran. Mark breaks down some of the misinformation about U.S. aid to Iran and explains what's really happening. Vice President JD Vance appeared on The View yesterday and faced some tough questions about Trump's actions, including one from Whoopi Goldberg about the removal of Black history exhibits, with the administration wanting more details from JD. Mark interviews Fox News contributor Liz Peek. Liz talks about who's happy and who's not about the Iran deal, including some Israelis who aren't thrilled. She also shares her thoughts on why Democrats are so upset about Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire after SpaceX went public. Mark and Liz dig into how Republicans are working to stop new socialists from gaining political ground. The G7 summit is underway in France, with President Trump and his team, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, pushing back against the media's economic questions. We're still waiting to hear when Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann will be sentenced. Luigi Mangione has switched to a psychiatric defense. Meanwhile, Knicks star Jalen Brunson's breakfast sandwich order is catching on with fans! Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. They talk about JD Vance's appearance on The View and how the show has shifted more to the left over time. Ann and Mark discuss why a lot of Gen Z and millennials don't see eye-to-eye with billionaires like Musk, and Ann shares a story about an MLB team showing strong support for Pride by putting rainbow logos on their hats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert from Westchester expressed concern about Governor Kathy Hochul allegedly signing an electricity and energy agreement that could potentially raise electricity and energy costs for consumers. Linda from Long Island, NY, discussed how the hosts of The View questioned JD Vance about Donald Trump's policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Social Security crowds out private savings, the tax code penalizes investment, and Trump accounts can leave families worse off than a plain brokerage account. Cato's Romina Boccia and Adam Michel break down what's wrong with Trump accounts and why universal savings accounts are the fix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we took a detour into the joy of the Knicks championship and what it says about New York, collective identity, and why Zohran Mamdani’s politics make sense in a city where the billionaire and the bodega worker share the same sewer pipe. Then we got back to the markets, where a flood of new share issuances is quietly changing the supply and demand math that’s driven equities upward for 40 years. With bond yields actually competing for attention, the irrational exuberance warnings are starting to sound less crazy. Chapters Intro: 00:00:37 Quick Takes: 00:01:18 Max Notes: 00:04:57 Killer Left Take of the Week: 00:13:17 Chart of the Week: 00:15:34 Headlines: 00:19:51 Outro: 00:21:03 Resources 270 to Win: 2026 Senate Election Interactive Map Sharing Sociology: From Redlining to the Court: How Systemic Racism Shaped Basketball Culture in NYC Nate Rattner: Courts of New York (A visual atlas of the city’s public basketball spaces) Courts of the World: Basketball Courts in New York City, NY NYC Parks: About the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Forbes: The Cities With The Most Billionaires 2025 The Bitchuation Room (with Francesca Fiorentini): Ivanka and Jared Chased Out Of Albania SIFMA: US Equity and Related Statistics CounterPunch: What’s Wrong With the American Left: Captured by the Professional Class Dissent Magazine: AI is Theft Grist: For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal UNFTR Resources Video: On The Record 6-16-26 (Zohran & Knicks outshine Trump & UFC). Essay: Be Like NYC. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
────────────────────────────────────────[00:09:34]Hegseth Claims US Controlled Hormuz the Whole Time — Can't Explain Why Trump Spent 102 Days Negotiating to Open ItPressed by Brennan, he offered only silence and boasting.────────────────────────────────────────[00:16:13]Vance Signed Iran Deal Electronically — No Public Text, Commitment Reportedly Hits $325 Billion$25B unfrozen assets plus $300B reconstruction. Knight: expect it redacted.────────────────────────────────────────[00:22:29]Iran's Revolutionary Guard Publishes Its Own 14-Point Terms — Reads Like a Confident RegimeDemands $300B reconstruction on top of frozen funds.────────────────────────────────────────[00:27:18]Israel Rejects Being Bound by Trump's Ceasefire — Forces Stay in Lebanon, Syria, GazaBen Gvir: "Trump's agreement does not bind us."────────────────────────────────────────[00:32:01]Mark Levin Demands a Treaty Vote on the Iran Deal — Never Asked for One Before the War StartedKnight cites Levin's silence on Paris Accord, USMCA. Selective constitutionalism.────────────────────────────────────────[00:42:13]Exxon Execs Privately Warned a Week Ago: Strategic Oil Reserves Nearly DrainedKnight: this, not diplomacy, is why Trump rushed the deal.────────────────────────────────────────[00:45:24]Exxon Models Brent Crude to $150-160, Gas Above $6/Gallon Within WeeksKnight: that deadline forced Trump's hand.────────────────────────────────────────[01:29:38]AI Firms Will Be Treated as Too Big to Fail — Government Will Print Money RegardlessKnight: AI's surveillance value guarantees a bailout.────────────────────────────────────────[01:42:00]Blackburn's 291-Page AI Act Would Repeal Section 230 EntirelyPaired with the Block BEAR Act, letting courts order ISPs to block websites.────────────────────────────────────────[01:53:10]Starmer Will Require Facial Recognition for UK Social Media Users Next YearOne left-leaning platform exempted. Accuracy: 36-87%. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
B-52 Bomber Crashes In California. Trump At NYC Parade? Knicks At White House? Primaries Tues In Alabama, Dc, Georgia And Oklahoma. NYPD Rise To The Moment. Independents have hit 47% of the country. Republicans are at 26%. Democrats at 27%. That's not a trend line — that's a tectonic shift, and the new CNN poll out today confirms what this show has been saying for years: the angry middle isn't homeless, it isn't tribeless, it's free. Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the numbers, what they mean for the 2026 midterms, and why younger voters, male voters, and white voters without college degrees are walking away from the GOP — and not running to the Democrats. From there, it's a full no-BS briefing. Iran has de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz and Trump is negotiating what looks like a surrender. Eight crew members are dead after a B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base — a story buried under the noise. Closed primaries on Tuesday continue to disenfranchise nearly half the electorate. The NYPD is rising to meet a wild week of Knicks, World Cup, and parade security. And the big question hangs over Thursday: will Trump show up and shit on New York's joy, or stay in his tower? It's a sanctuary in a chaotic week — and a reminder that you're not alone in the angry middle. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon Connect: Instagram • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. And now part of the BLEAV network! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The United States and Iran have negotiated a deal following a period of military conflict involving U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, leading to a 60-day ceasefire to allow for continued nuclear negotiations. Under the preliminary agreement, shipping will resume through the critical Strait of Hormuz without Iranian interference. The director of Heritage's Center for National Defense Robert Greenway joins the Rundown to discuss the nuances of the negotiations, Iran's crippled enrichment capabilities, and the role of Israel in regional security. Some of the world's most powerful artificial intelligence models have just been abruptly taken offline. Following an emergency export control directive from the Trump administration, AI pioneer Anthropic disabled its new Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models due to severe national security anxieties. The federal intervention came after Amazon officials alerted the White House that a simple "jailbreak" technique allowed users to completely bypass safety guardrails—raising alarms that rogue states or bad actors could exploit software flaws to launch catastrophic cyberattacks. Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted joins the Rundown to dissect the federal government's high-stakes "pause" on frontier AI and the delicate needle policymakers must thread between out-innovating China and defending domestic infrastructure. Also, Sen. Husted discusses his tough reelection campaign. PLUS, commentary by Joe Abraham the father of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a drunken-driving accident by an illegal alien. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was apparently signed over the weekend, but the text remains a mystery to most. Donald Trump says he'll release it and even read it himself so nobody can misunderstand it. If it's such good news, though, why not put it out right now? Israel isn't a fan of it, nor are those who believe we've abandoned the Iranian people by making a deal with the IRGC. At the same time, there may be a silent majority that cares less about the politics and more about the price at the pump. And that's what caught my attention.Since the beginning of May, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices in the United States have fallen. Not by a little, but by a lot. The national average has gone from roughly $4.50 a gallon to $3.50. That happened while the strait was closed and before any memorandum of understanding was announced. The White House wasn't bragging about it. They weren't loudly telling Iran that the closure wasn't working. That made me think something else was going on.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.After digging through it, I've been able to dig up a few explanations. The most public, I'd argue, was the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Department of Energy released more than 53 million barrels as part of a broader international effort, bringing the reserve down to its lowest level since 1983. There were also reports that the United States was helping move oil out of the Gulf using some of the same techniques Iran has historically used to evade sanctions. American production remained high. Every hint of a peace deal pushed oil prices lower. Global demand softened. China sharply reduced its purchases on the open market. Alternative routes around Hormuz became more important. Gasoline inventories improved. All of it pushed prices down.If I rank the reasons, peace-talk optimism sits at the top. Strategic reserve releases bought time. American-supported workarounds moved real barrels. Demand destruction, especially with China stepping back, reduced pressure. Improved gasoline inventories helped. Some of the more speculative theories include sanctions waivers for Iranian oil, greater tolerance for shadow-fleet shipments, and alternate export routes making Hormuz less decisive than Iran hoped.What stands out is that there were more American incentives to get to the table than Iranian ones. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a temporary band-aid. Smuggling oil out of the Gulf is risky. Every day the Strait of Hormuz remained closed carried economic and military risks. That helps explain why the White House wanted a deal. Iran had incentives too, especially if China was no longer buying at previous levels, but the balance of pressure appears different than many expected.My assumption remains what it has been for weeks: there are multiple power centers inside Iran, and the biggest question is whether any deal can survive them. The Ayatollah is gone, much of Iran's leadership structure has been shattered, and the IRGC itself appears divided between factions willing to make a deal and hardliners who want to keep fighting. The memorandum of understanding may give us a clearer picture when we finally see it. Until then, the biggest question isn't whether a deal exists. It's whether anyone on the Iranian side can actually enforce it.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:38 - Iran and Gas Prices00:31:47 - Update00:32:04 - UFC 250 Terrorism Plot00:37:46 - Russia-Ukraine00:39:48 - Primaries00:42:48 - Interview with Maria Curi01:11:46 - 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
Has Donald Trump just left the Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu with the biggest political headache of his life? We hear from Israel's governing Likud party.Also on the programme: The Russian caricaturist shot dead in Poland; the argument within the Church of England over reparations for historically profiting from slaver; and as the Williams sisters prepare to return to Wimbledon at a combined age of eighty-nine - the phenomenon of the never-ageing sports stars.(Picture: People walk past rubble at the site of an Israeli strike in Tyre, southern Lebanon. Credit: REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra)
Seriously? Gavin and Jennifer Newsom are SURPRISED the feds are on to them? Listen as Gavin does a little 180 Rule and blames Trump for doing all the things he has been doing. Yawn. What a boring playbook. Jenny Newsom looks to get snarled in her own money mess too. And is anyone else curious about the $200 million money laundering op democrats were funneling through Ukraine with USAID for Joe Biden's re-election fund? Is THAT why Zelensky is now so eager to make a deal with Trump?
As JD Vance debunks the US media's parroting of the Iranian media's propaganda about President Trump's peace plan with Iran, a powerful clarity emerges from the terrorist-regime's smoldering ashes: They NEED war to justify their existence. Have you ever watched a criminal do an honest day's work? Spencer Pratt hits the beach to highlight the latest LA grift - the 100 workers at the water and power departments who make more than $500,000 a year while the Palisades' reservoir STILL isn't filled... in the middle of peak SoCal fire season. What could go wrong?
Donald Trump has urged Russia to ‘make a deal' with Ukraine as the leaders of G7 countries meet on Tuesday and try to put the conflict back at the top of the agenda. European leaders are hoping to capture Trump's attention for long enough to speak to him about Ukraine, with the US president's focus more on the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's Europe correspondent, Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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.
Donald Trump said a preliminary deal with Iran was “all signed” and that the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” by Friday, when a signing ceremony takes place in Geneva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We can't blame Donald Trump for getting some shut-eye during the UFC fights staged in honor of his 80th birthday -- the rest of us didn't want to see that mess, either. Today, Dead Air with Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell tears into the monstrosity that took place this weekend at the White House: from the weigh-in at the Lincoln Memorial to the bitcoin grift to the leaked DMs that have Eric Trump scrambling on X. PLUS: Team Trump limps away from the negotiation table with a truly head-scratching agreement to end the war with Iran. Is this "The Art of the Deal", Don? SAD! Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Support The Warning and become a YouTube member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw/join Today's Merch: Freedom is a Gift Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/unisex-garment-dyed-heavyweight-t-shirt SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me 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
Donald Trump is using the Department of Justice as his personal tool of revenge to investigate the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. Steve Schmidt breaks down why no one is safe from Trump's hit list and why the state of democracy in America has never been in more danger. Today's Merch: The Pursuit Continueshttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/the-pursuit-continues-hoodie SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla discusses why Americans should be concerned about the increasing assassination attempts on President Donald Trump. Host of the Barstool College Football Show Kayce Smith critiques social media coverage of New York City for overreacting about the damages after the Knicks championship win. Texas Republican Representative Wesley Hunt talks about why elected Republican officials can't get anything done, naming the SAVE Act as an example. [00:00:00] Another terror plot foiled [00:39:16] Vance goes on The View [00:57:50] Kayce Smith [01:16:10] More nonsense from Jill Biden [01:35:30] Rep. Wesley Hunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Key questions surrounding a US-Iran agreement remain. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on the sidelines of the G7 summit. We break down the latest back-and-forth between Iran and the US over the World Cup. We'll tell you about the sex scandal that led to a federal judge's apology. Plus, the White House is dealing with a problem that's haunted previous administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Trump attends the G7 as the world waits to see the Iran agreement. Eight crew members have been killed in a B-52 Bomber crash at Edwards Air Force base. Millions of people are under flood watches across the Gulf Coast. A sources tells CNN that the Justice Department is conducting a tax probe that includes CA Governor Newsom's wife. Plus, one fan bikes 1,200 miles to watch Japan play in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As world leaders gather in France for the G7 summit, President Donald Trump pledged to release the text of a new US-Iran agreement. Federal officials have arrested multiple people accused of discussing plots to attack the UFC fight at the White House. Primary elections are underway in Georgia, Alabama, Washington, DC, and Oklahoma. A new CNN poll reveals a growing number of voters identifying as independent. Plus, Venus and Serena Williams are reuniting on the doubles court at Wimbledon this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Belgium and Egypt squared off in the first World Cup match in Seattle today. // Guest: Trevor Boone with Emerald City guitars says his business was blocked by a wall of porta-potties for the World Cup today. // President Trump announced that a deal has been reached with Iran over the weekend.
National Review Senior Editor Charles C.W. Cooke fills in for Jim on the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch. Join Charlie and Greg as they discuss Jim Acosta's absurd analysis of Trump's name being removed from the John F. Kennedy Center, Virginia's attack on our Second Amendment rights, the UK's new social media ban for children, and the […]
Trump's latest plans sparked praise and backlash as reactions poured in over a proposed UFC event at the White House and Fourth of July celebrations. Meanwhile, a tragic Air Force plane crash led the day's headlines before conservatives turned their attention to growing questions surrounding the Iran agreement. JD Vance defended the administration's position amid […]
On Sunday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hosted a mixed martial arts fighting event on the South Lawn of the White House, billed as a celebration of the United States's 250th anniversary this summer. The event, which coincided with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, was held in front of approximately 4,000 spectators, including top Trump administration officials, active military members, and high-profile business executives. Some lawmakers criticized the cost and aesthetics of the event. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What do you think of the White House hosting a UFC fight? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by Isaac Saul and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Greg Kelly Reports | June 15, 2026 - The episode opens with a firsthand account of the UFC event at the White House, framing it as a major cultural and political spectacle that blends combat sports, patriotism, celebrity, and President Trump's personal connection to the sport. - A central theme is Trump's international leverage, with the show highlighting his rapid trip from the White House to the G7 in France and presenting the emerging Iran agreement as proof that military pressure and dealmaking can be used together to block Tehran's nuclear ambitions. - The episode contrasts America's current strength with past weakness by celebrating Elon Musk's trillionaire milestone, the SpaceX and Tesla success story, and the broader resurgence of U.S. energy dominance after the oil crises of the 1970s. - New York City's postgame unrest becomes a major domestic warning sign, with the show condemning the violent Knicks celebrations, the apparent lack of control by city leadership, and the normalization of mob behavior in public streets and transit hubs. - The broader message ties together sports, politics, and public culture, from college athletics reform and Georgia's governor race to Gavin Newsom's mounting scrutiny and the Karmelo Anthony case, arguing that strength, order, and accountability are increasingly replacing chaos, weakness, and excuse-making. The Greg Kelly Reports podcast is sponsored in part by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss "The Agency." All episodes streaming June 21st on Paramount Plus Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Visit patreon.com/muckrakepodcast to join the Patreon, support the ad-free show, and gain access to the Weekender, special events, and the Discord server. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down Donald Trump's highly publicized 80th birthday peace plan, which is actually just an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. Jared details the staggering public and private costs, including $24 billion in unfrozen assets and a minimum of $300 billion in American-funded war reparations to a nation whose entire GDP matches that amount. While JD Vance takes to the airwaves to compare the deal to the unconditional surrenders of World War II, Nick and Jared expose the framework as a massive vehicle for market manipulation designed to kick economic and energy consequences down the road while bypassing crucial nuclear considerations. The corporate circus continues on the front lawn of the White House, which Trump transformed into an octagon for UFC 250. The duo reacts to the garish spectacle, which included fighter entrances from the Oval Office, flyovers, and fighter Josh Hoke's bizarre post-fight interview antics. They also dig into the deleted tweet controversy involving Eric Trump allegedly hunting for insider fighter data to place bets via direct message. Finally, they confront the reality of unchecked tech capitalism as Elon Musk officially becomes the world's first trillionaire, propped up by billions in government subsidies to form a new tech-military-industrial complex. The hosts close with a look at the quiet, bipartisan surrender to artificial intelligence as the Trump administration readies to buy shares in OpenAI while competitors like Anthropic warn of autonomous self-replication.
What if the biggest story in America isn't politics at all?In this episode of The Right Side: After watching the massive UFC event associated with President Trump, Doug Billings realized the real story wasn't the fights, the celebrities, or even Trump himself.The story was the crowd.Why do America's media elites, Hollywood elites, and political elites seem perpetually shocked by election results, cultural trends, and the values of ordinary Americans?Doug explores the growing disconnect between the people who shape America's culture and the people who actually live in America.Drawing on his experiences growing up in Kansas City, years in education, and conversations with thousands of listeners across the country, Doug explains why millions of Americans are rediscovering confidence in their own values, their own observations, and their own common sense.This isn't really a story about UFC.It's a story about family, faith, patriotism, personal responsibility, culture, and why ordinary Americans are no longer willing to let elites define reality for them.Topics include:• The cultural significance of Trump's UFC event• Why media elites keep misreading America• The disconnect between Hollywood and Main Street• Family, faith, and traditional American values• Why ordinary Americans are pushing back• The Great American Pushback and the future of the RepublicThe story isn't politics. The story is culture. And culture always comes first.Contribute to The Right Side with Doug Billings at: www.DougBillings.usWe're in this together. Believe it.For the Republic!Cheers. #DougBillings #TheRightSide #AmericaFirst #MAGA #ConservativePodcast #Patriot #AmericanCulture #Trump #UFC #MediaBias #PoliticalCommentary #CultureWar #FaithFamilyFreedom #Podcast Support the show
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly under investigation for his public criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Additionally, Jennifer Newsom, Governor Newsom's wife, is facing scrutiny regarding the financial practices of The Representation Project, her nonprofit organization. There are also questions surrounding donations to Governor Newsom's own nonprofit and the transparency of fund allocations. On Thursday morning, New York City will celebrate the Knicks with a ticker tape parade and a concluding ceremony at City Hall. Knicks owner James Dolan is said to have delivered a motivational address to the team ahead of the festivities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly under investigation for his public criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Additionally, Jennifer Newsom, Governor Newsom's wife, is facing scrutiny regarding the financial practices of The Representation Project, her nonprofit organization. There are also questions surrounding donations to Governor Newsom's own nonprofit and the transparency of fund allocations. On Thursday morning, New York City will celebrate the Knicks with a ticker tape parade and a concluding ceremony at City Hall. Knicks owner James Dolan is said to have delivered a motivational address to the team ahead of the festivities. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews writer and producer Alan Zweibel. Alan provides an update on his Broadway show about Rodney Dangerfield and shares insights into the experience of sitting courtside at NBA games. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is mentioned as a prominent figure in comedy, and Larry David is noted for his Knicks fandom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly under investigation for his public criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Additionally, Jennifer Newsom, Governor Newsom's wife, is facing scrutiny regarding the financial practices of The Representation Project, her nonprofit organization. There are also questions surrounding donations to Governor Newsom's own nonprofit and the transparency of fund allocations. On Thursday morning, New York City will celebrate the Knicks with a ticker tape parade and a concluding ceremony at City Hall. Knicks owner James Dolan is said to have delivered a motivational address to the team ahead of the festivities. Mark interviews writer and producer Alan Zweibel. Alan provides an update on his Broadway show about Rodney Dangerfield and shares insights into the experience of sitting courtside at NBA games. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is mentioned as a prominent figure in comedy, and Larry David is noted for his Knicks fandom. Authorities responded to a potential security threat during a recent UFC event on the White House lawn. Meanwhile, Knicks players made appearances on major networks such as the Today Show and ABC following their recent win. Mark discusses the speed and dynamics of basketball compared to baseball and addresses ongoing speculation about the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death. The Knicks parade is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m., with increased security measures planned in response to incidents during post-game celebrations last weekend. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill discusses his new book, Confronting America. He also covers topics including political change in the United States, the influence of communism and socialism, and the complexities of U.S.-China relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.