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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 10:36)An Exercise in Cultural Insanity: The Support and Confusion Over So-Called ‘Trans Athlete' Who Won Back to Back State ChampionshipTrans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet by The New York Times (Juliet Macur)Part II (10:36 – 17:23)A New Investigation by the Trump Administration: The Trump Administration Opens Investigation into So-Called Trans Procedures on Minors at Mount Sinai in NYCTrump Administration Investigating Gender Treatments at Mount Sinai by The New York Times (Joseph Goldstein)Part III (17:23 – 27:18)‘View From the East Wing': The Interesting Controversy Arising From Jill Biden's MemoirView From the East Wing by Gallery Books (Jill Biden)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
This Day in Legal History: The Burning of the GaspeeOn this day in 1772, a Royal Navy revenue schooner called HMS Gaspee, captained by a notably overzealous Lieutenant William Duddington, ran aground in shallow water in Narragansett Bay while chasing a Rhode Island packet boat called the Hannah. Within hours of the grounding, roughly sixty Providence merchants, sailors, and “Sons of Liberty” — led by John Brown, one of the wealthiest men in the colony — rowed out under cover of darkness in eight longboats, boarded the Gaspee, shot Duddington, and burned the ship to the waterline. The legal significance lies in what came next. The Crown convened a Royal Commission of Inquiry with authority to ship the perpetrators across the Atlantic for trial in England, bypassing colonial juries entirely, a procedural maneuver that the colonies read as a direct attack on the right to jury trial in the vicinage.The Virginia House of Burgesses responded in March 1773 by forming the first Committee of Correspondence, a sustained intercolonial communication network that became, two years later, the institutional skeleton of the Continental Congress. The Gaspee Affair never produced a single prosecution — the commission could not get the colonial governor or the Rhode Island courts to cooperate, and witness testimony evaporated — but it produced something more durable: the colonial conviction that the Crown's willingness to detour around local juries was itself a constitutional grievance worth organizing against. The right-to-jury-in-the-vicinage point that Madison wrote into the Sixth Amendment seventeen years later is, in a real sense, the Gaspee Affair's longest-lived legacy.The Supreme Court on Monday granted, vacated, and remanded the D.C. Circuit's decision in American Gas Association v. Department of Energy, sending the long-disputed Biden-era Department of Energy efficiency rule on non-condensing residential gas furnaces and commercial water heaters back to the D.C. Circuit “for further consideration in light of the position asserted by the Solicitor General.” That last phrase is the operative one. The new Solicitor General, on behalf of the second Trump administration's DOE, told the Court in late April that the prior administration's reading of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act was, in DOE's current view, wrong, and that the rule effectively bans non-condensing units that millions of homes and small commercial properties were built around. A confessed-error from a new administration doesn't automatically win a case, but the procedural vehicle — a grant-vacate-remand, or “GVR” — is the Court's standard way of saying “go look at this again with the new posture in mind” without resolving the merits itself.The trade-group plaintiffs, led by the American Gas Association and the American Public Gas Association, framed the rule from the start as a de facto product ban dressed up as efficiency standards. The environmental and consumer groups that intervened to defend the rule will get another bite at the apple on remand, but their position is harder when their own client agency has switched sides. Watch the D.C. Circuit's case calendar over the next few weeks for an expedited briefing schedule.Supreme Court Vacates Decision Outlawing Gas Stoves, Water Heaters | NewsBustersSCOTUSblog on Monday published a careful overview of an increasingly organized litigation campaign to ask the Supreme Court to overrule Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. The campaign now includes Liberty Counsel, MassResistance, and the Southern Baptist Convention, which last year voted overwhelmingly to urge the Court to reverse the decision. The underlying ground for the push is partly the Court's reasoning in Dobbs four years ago, which gave conservative litigants a road map for unwinding substantive due process precedents, and partly the gradual erosion of public-opinion support for same-sex marriage in one slice of the polling, with Republican support falling from 55 percent in 2022 to 37 percent now. The legal headcount at the Court is, however, the part of the story that is not yet there.Only Justice Thomas has been a consistent vote to revisit Obergefell, having said so in his Dobbs concurrence. Justice Alito, despite being one of Obergefell's original dissenters, recently emphasized in a public speech that he is not suggesting the case should be overruled, citing stare decisis. Justice Gorsuch's dissent in 303 Creative seems to concede that Obergefell is good law and tries instead to carve out specific exceptions to it. None of which is a reason for litigants on the marriage-equality side to relax. The path Dobbs opened up is wider than any single justice's current voting pattern, and the campaign is plainly playing a long game.The next round of test cases on standing and ripeness will start to surface in the lower courts in the next term or two — that is when the campaign's seriousness becomes measurable.The campaign to overrule Obergefell | SCOTUSblogThe third and most constitutionally significant story of the day is one we've been watching: the litigation over President Trump's $400 million ballroom — built on the site of the demolished East Wing — is on track to land in front of the Supreme Court, SCOTUSblog reported Monday. The D.C. Circuit panel that heard the case for more than two hours in late April has not yet ruled, but the questioning made clear that a more substantial opinion is coming and that an appeal to the Court is the likely next stop regardless of which side wins. The legal question is unusually fundamental. The plaintiff, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, argues that the President has no “free-floating” power to construct major federal buildings without an appropriation from Congress, and that the Antideficiency Act and the Public Buildings Act both require the kind of statutory authorization the East Wing ballroom never received.The administration's response, delivered in a tone that several court-watchers described as unusually defiant, has essentially been that construction has “gone too far to be stopped” and that the courts have no role in second-guessing a presidential building decision once the steel is up. The structural separation-of-powers questions here — what does the Appropriations Clause actually constrain, and can a federal court enjoin a President from continuing to build something that is partially constructed — are large enough that the Supreme Court will almost certainly want to take the case if it reaches the high court. Construction, meanwhile, continues. The most likely Supreme Court resolution is a narrow opinion on standing or remedies, with the broader Appropriations Clause questions deferred for another day. We will see.White House ballroom battle may soon arrive at the Supreme Court | SCOTUSblogIn my Bloomberg Tax column this week, I argue that the SALT deduction cap's biggest problem is not that it is unconstitutional, but that it is badly designed. The latest failed challenge, Sims v. United States, involved two New Jersey taxpayers who claimed the cap violated the 10th Amendment, the 16th Amendment, and broader federalism principles. The federal district court rejected those arguments, finding that Congress has broad authority to tax income and decide which deductions are allowed, limited, or denied. My point is that opponents of the SALT cap should stop looking for constitutional defects that courts are unlikely to find and instead focus on forcing Congress to fix the policy it created.I explain that the cap has always been politically loaded: supporters see it as a needed limit on a deduction that benefits many high-income taxpayers in high-tax states, while critics see it as a targeted attack on those states. But unfair or politically motivated tax policy is not automatically unconstitutional. The real weakness, I argue, is the cap's uneven design, especially the pass-through entity tax workaround. Many business owners can effectively get around the cap when state taxes are paid at the entity level, while wage earners, sole proprietors, and many individual taxpayers remain stuck behind it.That creates a serious mismatch: two taxpayers can live in the same state, earn similar income, and face similar state tax burdens, but receive different federal treatment depending on whether one has the right business structure. I argue that this kind of selective relief may be a more promising target for a narrower administrative or legal challenge than another broad constitutional attack on Congress's taxing power. Congress partly recognized the problem when it raised the cap from $10,000 to $40,000, but I note that the fix is temporary, only lightly indexed, and still leaves major structural problems in place. The marriage penalty remains especially glaring because married couples filing jointly do not receive double the cap available to similarly situated unmarried taxpayers.I also criticize the phaseout design because it can create cliffs or marginal-rate spikes that reward tax gamesmanship rather than sound policy. A better fix, in my view, would make the higher cap permanent, index it meaningfully, eliminate the marriage penalty, smooth out the phaseout, and require Treasury to rationalize the treatment of pass-through entity taxes. The lesson from Sims is that courts may uphold the SALT cap, but that does not make it good tax policy. If the cap is unfair, incoherent, or selectively porous, Congress owns that problem.SALT Deduction Cap Falls Short in Design, Not Constitutionality This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
The first and only 2024 Biden-Trump presidential debate was not a night easily forgotten. Joe Biden's stumbling performance and Kamala Harris' resulting candidacy changed history — but questions remain. In former first lady Jill Biden's new memoir View From the East Wing, she tries to answer them. Did President Biden have a medical episode on stage? Did the Biden campaign project false hope towards voters afterwards? In today's episode, Jill Biden joins NPR's Scott Detrow to discuss her husband's presidency, legacy, and what readers can take away from her unique vantage point.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedaySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
A chaotic week on Capitol Hill leaves critical national security funding in limbo and puts Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership to the test. Ahead of Tuesday's highly controversial Maine Democratic Senate primary, Senator Schumer is facing intense pressure to address the growing rift between Democrats over Senate candidate Graham Plattner's mounting scandals that threaten the party. FOX News Chief Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to break down how the Democrats are navigating these fractures, alongside a wild week of broader Washington gridlock.Later, Partner at Ballard Partners and former press secretary to Jill Biden and special assistant to the president Michael LaRosa, joins the podcast to discuss how former First Lady Jill Biden's new memoir, "View from the East Wing," has reopened Democrat's wounds. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – In TV interviews and her book “View From The East Wing,” Jill describes watching Joe struggle on stage during his first 2024 presidential debate against then-candidate Donald Trump. She said at the time she thought he might be having a stroke, which scared her. This stands out because it came after a long period when she and others in the campaign had...
A chaotic week on Capitol Hill leaves critical national security funding in limbo and puts Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership to the test. Ahead of Tuesday's highly controversial Maine Democratic Senate primary, Senator Schumer is facing intense pressure to address the growing rift between Democrats over Senate candidate Graham Plattner's mounting scandals that threaten the party. FOX News Chief Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to break down how the Democrats are navigating these fractures, alongside a wild week of broader Washington gridlock.Later, Partner at Ballard Partners and former press secretary to Jill Biden and special assistant to the president Michael LaRosa, joins the podcast to discuss how former First Lady Jill Biden's new memoir, "View from the East Wing," has reopened Democrat's wounds. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A chaotic week on Capitol Hill leaves critical national security funding in limbo and puts Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership to the test. Ahead of Tuesday's highly controversial Maine Democratic Senate primary, Senator Schumer is facing intense pressure to address the growing rift between Democrats over Senate candidate Graham Plattner's mounting scandals that threaten the party. FOX News Chief Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to break down how the Democrats are navigating these fractures, alongside a wild week of broader Washington gridlock.Later, Partner at Ballard Partners and former press secretary to Jill Biden and special assistant to the president Michael LaRosa, joins the podcast to discuss how former First Lady Jill Biden's new memoir, "View from the East Wing," has reopened Democrat's wounds. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – In TV interviews and her book “View From The East Wing,” Jill describes watching Joe struggle on stage during his first 2024 presidential debate against then-candidate Donald Trump. She said at the time she thought he might be having a stroke, which scared her. This stands out because it came after a long period when she and others in the campaign had...
This month will mark two years since the beginning of the end for Joe Biden's presidency – when the calls for him to end his campaign for a second term reached a fever pitch following a disastrous debate performance in 2024. And this month, for the first time, we're hearing about that period of time from the person closest to the former president: his wife, Jill Biden.In this episode, the former first lady discusses her view on her husband's fitness for office during the campaign, and other moments and lessons described in her new memoir, “View From the East Wing.”For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam, with audio engineering by Cena Loffredo. It was edited by Ashley Brown. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Actor and former Obama White House staffer Kal Penn joins Sam to talk about how he doesn't make calculated decisions and hates when people suggest he makes a decision tree. They unpack the hope of last week's elections and his serendipitous decades-long connection to Zohran Mamdani. He explains how every job he's ever said yes to has turned into subsequent exciting opportunities that have all been meant to be. They wonder if his former job in the White House even exists anymore, talk about the destruction of the East Wing, and the importance of older leaders training their replacements. Plus they argue about the merits of space travel and if we should leave earth or stay on the ground forever. "Here We Go Again” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts now. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'The View' co-hosts weigh in after the Trump administration said it would comply with a court ruling temporarily freezing the $1.7 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund, sparking renewed debate over the program and its future. Former first lady Jill Biden joins the show to share an update on Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and discuss her new memoir, 'View from the East Wing'. She reflects on the 2024 election, including the moment she learned Vice President Kamala Harris had lost, and opens up about her relationship with Harris. Biden also shares a deeply personal look at her family, speaking about her visits to Beau Biden's grave and the lasting bond she feels with her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this crucial California Primary election day, the race for Los Angeles Mayor is hitting a boiling point. Kennedy, host of the "Kennedy Saves the World" podcast, joins the Rundown to break down the surprising political rise of outsider candidate Spencer Pratt. Once written off by critics, Pratt has surged into a statistical tie with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass following his on-the-ground advocacy for victims of the devastating Palisades fire.Former First Lady Jill Biden's new memoir, "View from the East Wing," has reopened deep Democratic wounds by recounting her perspective on the 2024 debate night and the subsequent fallout regarding the former president's cognitive decline. Partner at Ballard Partners and former press secretary to Jill Biden and special assistant to the president Michael LaRosa, joins the podcast to discuss how the book's revelations damage her credibility and expose a long-standing pattern of stage-management and evasion by the Biden family. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Don sits down once again with the hilarious Jennifer Welch, co-host of I've Had It, for a conversation on the endlessly tacky decor that Donald Trump has forced this country to endure. A UFC arena on the White House lawn, a golden Oval Office, the destruction of the East Wing to build an absurdly large ballroom, a Trump Arch!? Why does everything this man touch turn to gold and then die? How much more of this country's legacy is left to ruin? And how quickly will the next Democrats in power tear it all down? Fingers crossed, Lemonheads.
On this crucial California Primary election day, the race for Los Angeles Mayor is hitting a boiling point. Kennedy, host of the "Kennedy Saves the World" podcast, joins the Rundown to break down the surprising political rise of outsider candidate Spencer Pratt. Once written off by critics, Pratt has surged into a statistical tie with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass following his on-the-ground advocacy for victims of the devastating Palisades fire.Former First Lady Jill Biden's new memoir, "View from the East Wing," has reopened deep Democratic wounds by recounting her perspective on the 2024 debate night and the subsequent fallout regarding the former president's cognitive decline. Partner at Ballard Partners and former press secretary to Jill Biden and special assistant to the president Michael LaRosa, joins the podcast to discuss how the book's revelations damage her credibility and expose a long-standing pattern of stage-management and evasion by the Biden family. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this crucial California Primary election day, the race for Los Angeles Mayor is hitting a boiling point. Kennedy, host of the "Kennedy Saves the World" podcast, joins the Rundown to break down the surprising political rise of outsider candidate Spencer Pratt. Once written off by critics, Pratt has surged into a statistical tie with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass following his on-the-ground advocacy for victims of the devastating Palisades fire.Former First Lady Jill Biden's new memoir, "View from the East Wing," has reopened deep Democratic wounds by recounting her perspective on the 2024 debate night and the subsequent fallout regarding the former president's cognitive decline. Partner at Ballard Partners and former press secretary to Jill Biden and special assistant to the president Michael LaRosa, joins the podcast to discuss how the book's revelations damage her credibility and expose a long-standing pattern of stage-management and evasion by the Biden family. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The band quit America's 250th birthday, so he crowned himself the GOAT. A judge froze Trump's $1.8 billion self-suing slush fund. His AG sat behind a closed, unfilmed door and dodged the Epstein question five times. An AI says his heart is fourteen years younger than he is. He told Fox he "left Iran's military alone," after two months of bragging he destroyed it, then admitted "we shouldn't have been in Iran." He shoved his own MAGA critics into an AI clown car. Candace Owens wants him in a home. The East Wing is rubble, there's a UFC cage on the South Lawn, and Trump wants a force field over the building he sits in.It's...a lot. Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.
Jenna and Sheinelle sit down with former First Lady Jill Biden to discuss her new book, "View From the East Wing". Also, Betty Gilpin discusses her new film, "Office Romance". Plus, with the start of Pride Month, Jenna and Sheinelle talk with the Gardening Gays. And, the dates you need marked on your calendar this June. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In her new memoir, "View from the East Wing", former first lady Jill Biden discusses her four years in the White House. She sits down with correspondent Rita Braver to talk about the legacy of her husband's presidency, as well as the challenges that Joe Biden faced.Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career, and those who are preserving her film persona.More than 6,300 children under 18 – some as young as two months old, and almost all with no criminal record – have been arrested by federal immigration authorities during President Trump's second term. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with a family that was held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, outside San Antonio, Texas, for almost four months.
In her new memoir, "View from the East Wing", former first lady Jill Biden discusses her four years in the White House. She sits down with correspondent Rita Braver to talk about the legacy of her husband's presidency, as well as the challenges that Joe Biden faced, from the January 6 insurrection by Trump supporters aimed at overturning his 2020 election victory, to a 2024 debate performance that led to Biden ending his reelection bid. She also discusses her husband's prostate cancer diagnosis; his pardon of son Hunter Biden; and the demolition of the White House's East Wing by President Trump to erect a ballroom.
It's Friday, May 29th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus and Jonathan Clark 180 Christian families denied communal water in India More than 180 Christian families in 32 villages across Chhattisgarh State in central India have reportedly been denied access to communal water sources and livelihood opportunities for the past three weeks as punishment for refusing to leave their Christian faith, reports International Christian Concern. Many Christian families in the Antagarh region of the district have been barred from using community rivers, ponds, taps, and hand pumps. At the same time, Christians have been denied work under a government employment scheme. 2 Timothy 3:12 says, "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." According to Open Doors, India is the 12th most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. Trump's accelerating squeeze on Cuba The Trump administration is bracing for the potential collapse of Cuba's totalitarian government as early as this summer, and has war-gamed new military response plans in case the island descends into chaos, reports Axios. President Trump will keep pushing economic sanctions to try to strangle the regime in Havana in a slow-motion constriction. This methodical squeezing of Cuba's communist regime is also designed to buy time for Trump — who's now engrossed in peace talks with Iran — to eventually focus on Cuba and decide how to bring about change there. The Cuba operation aims to eliminate Latin America's source of Marxist agitation and anti-U.S. activism ever since Fidel and Raul Castro led their successful revolution in 1959. To bring Cuba to its knees this year, the administration first focused on the island's lifeline: Venezuela, which is 1,200-miles south, and its socialist dictator, Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela kept Cuba afloat with shipments of oil that helped power the country and gave it a source of export revenue. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has thyroid cancer Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after her departure from office earlier this year and is now receiving treatment, reports USA Today. Bondi, age 60, was fired by President Donald Trump in April but is set to return to the Trump administration to serve on an advisory committee on artificial intelligence policy as she battles cancer. Thyroid cancer results from malignant cells growing in a person's thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck that makes hormones, according to the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. These hormones regulate how your body uses energy, including metabolism, heart rate and blood pressure. Jill Biden wondered whether Joe had a stroke mid debate Remember this pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump? BIDEN: “Making sure that we continue to strengthen our health care system. Making sure that we're able to make every single solitary person eligible for what I've been able to do with the uh, with the COVID, excuse me, with, um, with dealing with everything we have to do with. Look, if. We finally beat Medicare!” As First Lady Jill Biden watched her husband stumble through the most cringeworthy portion of his disastrous June 2024 debate, she wondered if he had unknowingly ingested drugs or was having a medical episode on live television. In an upcoming CBS News Sunday Morning interview she said this. JILL BIDEN: “As I watched it, I thought, ‘He's having a stroke!' And it scared me to death.” However, at the time, right after the debate two years ago, Jill Biden said this. JILL BIDEN: “Joe, you did such a great job! You answered every question. You knew all the facts.” In her new biography entitled, View From the East Wing, she was far more candid. She wondered, “Is he short-circuiting? Is this a stroke? I felt like we were watching an AI hologram of the man we knew, and the hologram was glitching. Has he been drugged?” According to The Atlantic, which has seen a preview copy ahead of the June release, Jill Biden wondered, “Will people watching assume this is how he is all the time?” Bidens fighting to squelch embarrassing audio recordings Gary Bauer, founder of American Values and the co-host of Family Talk, wrote, “Right now, the Bidens are fighting to prevent closed-door audio recordings of interviews Joe Biden did from being released to the public. Why? Because in those interviews Biden couldn't remember basic events in his life. He couldn't remember when he was vice president. He couldn't remember when his son, Beau, died. He couldn't remember the advice his generals gave him.” Bauer concluded, “And we all remember what Special Counsel Robert Hur said. Hur did not charge Biden for keeping classified documents because no jury would convict an ‘elderly man with a poor memory.' In other words, Joe was not mentally competent to stand trial.” Teenage worker bees drops to lowest level since 1948 The number of teenagers working jobs this summer is expected to fall to the lowest level since 1948. The consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts teens will gain 790,000 jobs in May, June, and July. That's down from 801,000 last summer. The firm noted, “Rising inflation, climbing oil prices, and a broadly cautious hiring environment are expected to keep the 2026 summer hiring total well below historical averages as employers and consumers rein in spending.” Welsh preacher John Penry pleaded for Welsh evangelism before execution And finally, on May 29,1593, 433 years ago today, Welsh Protestant preacher John Penry appealed for Christian pastors to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Wales shortly before his execution under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. John Penry wept for Wales. He noted that thousands of Welsh had never heard of Christ. He wrote, “O destitute and forlorn condition! Preaching itself in many parts is unknown. In some places, a sermon is read once in three months.” Penry proposed a system of lay pastors supported in part with voluntary gifts from the people. His attack on the neglectful behavior of the Church of England won Penry the undying hostility of John Whitgift, the Archbishop of Canterbury, reports the Christian History Institute. Having become a Puritan Separatist in his thinking, Penry could not accept a state-run system because, "The truth of Christ” could not be in bondage to an “anti-Christian power.” Because of such outspoken views, and his stern warnings to Queen Elizabeth I and her bishops, Penry had to flee. Because he dared to expose the Church of England for its neglect, John Penry was captured and treated to a travesty of justice. Some strong words of warning against the queen in his notebook were interpreted as treason. Archbishop Whitgift was the first to sign his death warrant. Penry was hauled off to be hanged on this day, May 29, 1593. A thin scattering of bystanders, none of them his friends, watched as the 34-year old departed this world at the end of a rope about four in the afternoon. He was not allowed to preach a final sermon. He had, however, written a lengthy letter to his four daughters named Deliverance, Comfort, Safety, and Sure Hope -- who ranged in age between 4 and four months. He implored them to follow the true faith. James 1:12 says, “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him." Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, May 29th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
You think the LA Mayor's race is just some Hollywood sideshow with Spencer Pratt slinging healing crystals & trolling elites? WRONG. This fight is BIGGER THAN LA. It's the ultimate red-pill showdown against THE MACHINE – that faceless, soulless establishment beast that demands business as usual, no matter how broken, corrupt, or delusional it gets. The Machine sells Jill Biden's shiny new memoir View from the East Wing like it's gospel… she hits every talk show denying Joe's cognitive collapse, calling it "he just slowed down" and "same old Joe." Lies on sale now – pre-order your denial today! The Machine doesn't care about your city, your crime, your taxes, your wildfires, or the truth. It only cares about preserving its power. Doesn't matter if you're in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or your quiet suburban hell – this is YOUR war. And yesterday? Jake Tapper on CNN delivered the clinic: watch exactly how The Machine spots a threat… then destroys it. Hegemony protected. Dissent crushed. Status quo victorious. R U Ready For Rain? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWD-x3GIUFA
Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the elections in Texas, the U.S. Department of Justice's request to lift an injunction that paused the progress on the White House's East Wing construction project, and a court ruling blocking
Trump's killing off of John Cornyn's political career was the last straw for Senate Republicans, who magically found the courage—for the moment—to oppose his thug fund and the cool billion dollars he's demanding for his ballroom. And while the DNC autopsy shows a party not focused on winning, Jeffries and Schumer played a very shrewd hand with their anti-ICE DHS shutdown. Plus, the staggering amount of stock trades from the guy in the Oval Office, blue California's herd mentality may end up sending a man with no message to the governor's mansion, Trump is the Henry Ford of the Chinese auto industry, and Mike makes the case for bulldozing the new East Wing.Mike Murphy joins Tim Miller for the holiday weekend pod.show notes Joe on the trader in the Oval Office Mike's EV website Tim's playlist
Ayman Mohyeldin is in for Nicolle Wallace. Ayman covers the ongoing backlash to the nearly $1.8 billion fund set up by the Trump administration to potentially pay out Trump supporters and allies. Among those lining up to cash out are disgraced Congressman George Santos, Jan 6 Capitol rioters, and the mypillow guy Mike Lindell. Later, Ayman covers new Fox News polling which finds that Trump is deeply unpopular, especially on the economy. This polling comes on the heels of Trump attempting to get funding approved for his vanity projects, such as a new arch in Washington DC and a ballroom in the East Wing of the White House. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” 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.
Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid have a very good Tuesday. Thomas Massie just lost his primary to a Trump endorsed candidate, Bill Cassidy went down the day before, and Trump just yanked his Cornyn endorsement in Texas and pinned it on Ken Paxton, which sent John Thune into a televised meltdown. The duo argues this is the establishment quietly getting hauled out before November, and the so called America first dissenters are the visible piece of a much bigger infiltration operation. Alpha then drops the receipt he has been sitting on for twenty six hours. A whistleblower contacted him alleging an October 2024 dinner meeting in the Hamilton County Ohio area, an attorney connected to a very famous homicide trial, and a roster of influencers many of you interact with daily on X. He reads the post verbatim for legal reasons. From there the guys explain why Massie conceded without crying fraud, why the Save America Act is supposed to fail, and why August is the likely window for a national emergency on election integrity. Plus Harmeet Dhillon's voter roll lawsuit against twenty nine states, Joe DiGenova's Fort Pierce team for the Brennan grand jury, Alpha's $1,776,000,000 prediction coming true, and the six story military command center quietly being built under the East Wing.
Today on America in the MorningCassidy Loses Louisiana Primary & Trump Now Targets Massie Two-term Republican Senator Bill Cassidy will not be returning to Congress next year after losing his Louisiana primary to a challenger backed by President Trump. John Stolnis reports the President and his allies have targeted another incumbent Republican for defeat on Tuesday, Congressman Thomas Massie. Trump Losing Patience With Iran Saying over the weekend that the clock is ticking, President Trump will convene a Situation Room meeting with his top national security and military advisors on Tuesday. The meeting, first reported by Axios, comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping and Iran is setting up a tolling system for vessels to navigate through. Correspondent Julie Walker reports both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were attacked by Iranian drones over the weekend, including a drone strike that started a fire at the perimeter of a UAE nuclear plant. Air Show Collision All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho. Shootings In Austin, Texas Two people are in police custody after a series of shootings in Texas' Capitol city over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports four people were shot, and a pair of fire stations were among the targets that forced a number of neighborhoods in Austin to shelter-in-place. Virginia's Election Plan An election will still go on for all of the state's congressional seats in Virginia, but not with the new maps that voters approved in a special election. Correspondent Jennifer King reports this follows the US and the state Supreme Court ruling on Virginia Democrats' redistricting efforts. Deployments To Poland Stopped There was some confusion seen in both the Pentagon and from some of America's European allies after an Army brigade preparing to be sent to Poland was stopped with no warning. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the move was made to cut the number of US forces in Europe. Questions Over Taiwan There are questions being raised by both Democrats and Republicans over a deal with Taiwan, which comes after President Trump's meeting in China with the Chinese leadership, which pushed Donald Trump against selling arms to that island nation that were approved by Congress. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on differences over a potential multi-billion-dollar Taiwan arms sale. Commuter Chaos It's expected to be a manic Monday for commuters on Long Island in New York, where the nearly 300 thousand people who use the Long Island Railroad each day will look for another way to work as a strike has stopped service in its tracks. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what has shut down the nation's busiest rail system. Rededicate 250 Recap Thousands gathered in Washington, DC over the weekend on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, an evangelical-style event honoring Christianity as a part of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate To Change Funding Bill Senate Republicans are revising part of their plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate's rule keeper delivered a blow to security funds for President Trump's East Wing renovations, which includes his White House ballroom. Update On Maine Inferno A 27-year-old firefighter was killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine. Jennifer King reports that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is also joining the investigation to determine what triggered the inferno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Calls It a ‘Skirmish' While Gas Hits $5: Iran, Epstein, and the Daily Wire Death Spiral Dan and Cory discuss renewed US-Iran fighting during supposed negotiations, citing Al Jazeera and contrasting CENTCOM and Trump's claims of self-defense success in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's denials, arguing it's a familiar propaganda war and noting US public approval is far below 50% while Iran benefits from a rally-around-the-flag effect. They mock the cycle of near-deals followed by renewed bombing, speculate what pressures keep Trump in the conflict, and criticize a proposed $1.5T defense budget pitched as “fiscal responsibility.” They cover a report of $1B in taxpayer-funded White House security upgrades tied to an East Wing project previously touted as privately funded, say Spirit Airlines is gone, and claim Daily Wire's culture-war model is fading. They praise ATF rollbacks on the pistol brace rule and private-seller/FFL enforcement, touch on a Cuba vlog detainment story, a hantavirus cruise-ship scare, and play a clip alleging Howard Lutnick shifted his Epstein story. 00:00 Show Intro and Setup 00:54 War Back On Again 03:15 Propaganda and Public Opinion 08:35 Groundhog Day Diplomacy 17:57 Trump Skirmish Clip 21:23 White House Ballroom Funding 24:51 Hegseth Defense Budget Pitch 33:36 Why Propaganda Fails Now 37:04 Markets Inflation and Insider Trades 40:52 Primaries and Daily Wire Purge 42:04 Culture War to War Fears 43:52 Daily Wire Losing Steam 47:40 ATF Rollbacks Explained 50:40 Private Sales and Gun Loopholes 54:46 Spirit Airlines Disappears 56:06 Nick Shirley Cuba Fiasco 01:03:55 JPMorgan Story Debunked 01:08:20 Epstein Lutnick Fallout 01:12:57 Massie Primary Stakes 01:17:16 Ron Paul Rand Paul Riffs 01:18:42 RBG Legacy Debate 01:19:37 Gerrymandering Court Loopholes 01:22:42 RFK Jr Rally Whiplash 01:24:38 Secret Service DEI Jokes 01:29:26 Assassination Footage Breakdown 01:32:34 Hantavirus Panic Cycle 01:33:53 COVID Credibility Fallout 01:35:53 Fauci Timeline Receipts 01:46:05 Cruise Ship Quarantine Confusion 01:50:05 Masks Then and Now 01:51:12 Graduation and Signoff
This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Molly Roberts, Roger Parloff, and Tyler McBrien to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Jim Spells Seashells By the Seashore.” Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again this past week, this time for allegedly threatening the life of the president by spelling “8647” in shells at the beach and posting an image on social media. It is a ludicrous argument. So what does it tell us that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was willing to file it? And where does Trump's broader vengeance campaign seem likely to go from here, under whoever becomes the next Attorney General?“We Were on a Break!” The Iran War turned 60 days old last week—the deadline by which, under the War Powers Resolution, the president is supposed to wrap up any congressionally unauthorized military operations. But like many of its predecessors, the Trump administration has done no such thing. Instead, it's argued that the 60-day cut-off was already met by the ongoing ceasefire—even though the Trump administration has continued its embargo of Iranian oil resources and began a new major maritime campaign to open the Strait of Hormuz, triggering exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. What should we make of these arguments? And do they suggest the War Powers Resolution is a dead letter?“Strictly Ballroom.” The Trump administration is actively working to capitalize on the recent assassination attempt on Trump to push a federal court to allow its construction of an East Wing ballroom on national security grounds. At the same time, it's faced new judicial headwinds in its quixotic effort to take over a municipal golf course—the same location where it dumped the (potentially toxic) rubble of the demolished old East Wing. What do these cases tell us about Trump's efforts to reshape our nation's capital? And how legitimate are the new efforts to tie these cases to national security?In object lessons, Roger is revisiting Azar Nafisi's “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” a tough, yet beautiful read with unfortunate persistent relevance. Molly is memorializing the current metro landscape with her desk globe of Washington, D.C. Scott is sharing his remembrance of Stewart Baker, forever a friend of Lawfare. And Tyler is taking us back to 1971 Boston and Catholic resistance to the Vietnam War with the Divine Intervention podcast.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On tonight's Nightcap: Questions remain on the status of peace talks for the Iran War, as the U.S. and Iran give conflicting signals. Then, more protests erupt in Tennessee after Republicans unveil a new congressional map that could flip the state's only Democratic district. Plus, Trump defends his ballroom as Republicans in Congress seek one billion dollars to enhance security as part of the East Wing overhaul. Symone Sanders Townsend hosts as Akayla Gardner, Daniella Diaz, John Harwood, and Nayyera Haq join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night. 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.
This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Molly Roberts, Roger Parloff, and Tyler McBrien to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Jim Spells Seashells By the Seashore.” Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again this past week, this time for allegedly threatening the life of the president by spelling “8647” in shells at the beach and posting an image on social media. It is a ludicrous argument. So what does it tell us that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was willing to file it? And where does Trump's broader vengeance campaign seem likely to go from here, under whoever becomes the next Attorney General?“We Were on a Break!” The Iran War turned 60 days old last week—the deadline by which, under the War Powers Resolution, the president is supposed to wrap up any congressionally unauthorized military operations. But like many of its predecessors, the Trump administration has done no such thing. Instead, it's argued that the 60-day cut-off was already met by the ongoing ceasefire—even though the Trump administration has continued its embargo of Iranian oil resources and began a new major maritime campaign to open the Strait of Hormuz, triggering exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. What should we make of these arguments? And do they suggest the War Powers Resolution is a dead letter?“Strictly Ballroom.” The Trump administration is actively working to capitalize on the recent assassination attempt on Trump to push a federal court to allow its construction of an East Wing ballroom on national security grounds. At the same time, it's faced new judicial headwinds in its quixotic effort to take over a municipal golf course—the same location where it dumped the (potentially toxic) rubble of the demolished old East Wing. What do these cases tell us about Trump's efforts to reshape our nation's capital? And how legitimate are the new efforts to tie these cases to national security?In object lessons, Roger is revisiting Azar Nafisi's “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” a tough, yet beautiful read with unfortunate persistent relevance. Molly is memorializing the current metro landscape with her desk globe of Washington, D.C. Scott is sharing his remembrance of Stewart Baker, forever a friend of Lawfare. And Tyler is taking us back to 1971 Boston and Catholic resistance to the Vietnam War with the Divine Intervention podcast.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's Headlines: A federal judge unsealed what the DOJ claims is Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note yesterday — found tucked inside a graphic novel by his former cellmate. On related Epstein news, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified behind closed doors at the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with Epstein, his former next-door neighbor whom he claimed to find "disgusting," and yet somehow visited Epstein's island for lunch with his family and several nannies after Epstein's 2008 conviction — his explanation being that he only meant he wouldn't have a "1 on 1" relationship with Epstein, which is genuinely one of the worst answers ever offered to a congressional committee. Elsewhere in this administration, The Atlantic has more reporting on FBI Director Kash Patel, revealing he flies on government planes stocked with personalized Woodford Reserve bourbon engraved with his name and the FBI shield, which he hands out as gifts — one of which ended up on an online auction site. Speaking of taxpayer resources being used creatively, Republicans in Congress are reportedly proposing to give Trump a billion taxpayer dollars for his White House ballroom-slash-bunker, and debris from Trump's East Wing demolition that was dumped at a National Park Service golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium, and other toxic metals. In Trump vs The Pope news, Trump accused Pope Leo of supporting Iran getting a nuclear weapon, the Pope responded that he isn't afraid and will keep advocating for peace, and Rubio flew to Rome to meet with him anyway. Back home, the FBI raided the office of Virginia Democratic state senator Louise Lucas, who led the redistricting effort that netted Democrats four new congressional seats, though the investigation's subject remains undisclosed. In tech news, Anthropic and SpaceX announced a partnership giving Anthropic access to SpaceX computing power for Claude Pro and Max, and Kevin O'Leary's Manhattan-sized Utah data center got approved despite furious local protests he dismissed as fake and possibly AI-generated. And finally, RFK Jr. withdrew an FDA rule that would have banned minors from indoor tanning beds — which the WHO classifies as a Group 1 carcinogen on par with cigarettes and asbestos — because apparently that was next on the list. Resources/Articles mentioned: NYT: Jeffrey Epstein's Purported Suicide Note Is Released by Federal Judge NBC News: Howard Lutnick evasive during Epstein testimony, House Democrats say The Atlanic: Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash NBC News: Republicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroom WaPo: White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says NYT: Rubio to Visit Rome After Trump's Feud With the Pope and Meloni Politico: FBI raids office of Dem state lawmaker in Virginia who led redistricting efforts NBC News: Anthropic and SpaceX announce major partnership as AI arms races continues Gizmodo: Kevin O'Leary's Massive Data Center Project in Utah Gets the Greenlight, Locals Are Furious LA Times: RFK Jr. clears path for minors' use of tanning beds, much to the dismay of dermatologists 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
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 Today, Republicans have released their budget reconciliation bill and it contains a billion dollars for Trump's ballroom and funds ICE at five times capacity through 2028; the DOJ is demanding poll workers names in Georgia; White House lawyers prepping staff for dealing with a Democratic Congress; soil at the DC golf course where East Wing demolition debris was dumped contains toxic metals; a federal grand jury has indicted the WHCD dinner shooter adding an assault charge for the buckshot found in the secret service agent's bullet proof vest; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Thank You, Coyuchi Get 15% off your first order when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeans Join Dana And Allison - Blue Wave CA Kick Off Concert - May 12th 7pm - El Rey Theatre - Featuring Rufus Wainwright, Lisa Loeb, Iman Jordan, Laurence Juber, Richard T Bear, and Special Guests Jean Smart, Andy Richter, Alison Gill, Dana Goldberg, John Fugelsang and more! Guest: Carissa Véliz - Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Institute for Ethics in AIProphecy by Carissa Véliz: 9780385550970 | PenguinRandomHouse @carissaveliz.bsky.social on Bluesky Carissa Véliz - LinkedIn Beware the Power of Prediction | Carissa Véliz | TED The Latest Breakdown:DOJ Tries to BLOCK Trump Depo in J6 Case StoriesG.O.P. Proposes $1 Billion in Immigration Bill for Trump's Ballroom Project | The New York Times Soil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals | The New York Times Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia | The New York Times White House lawyers prep staff for dealing with a Democratic Congress | The Washington Post Good Trouble The Captive Primate Safety Act Captive Primate Safety Act | Animal Welfare Institute. PROTECT PRIMATES: JOIN US IN ADVOCATING FOR THE CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT →Deliver Mother's Day to the Moms of Dilley →Letter Carriers' “Stamp Out Hunger“ Food Drive →FieldTeam6.org →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List →iceout.org Good NewsTHE DEBT GALA AEAR.org See Dana in Dallas May 9, 10 - https://www.danagoldberg.com/tour →Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on We Saw the Devil, Robin tears through the most chaotic news cycle of the second Trump administration so far. Donald Trump told a White House crowd he'll be in office "eight or nine years from now," and they applauded. Politico reports the President personally offered Senator John Fetterman a "financial windfall" to switch parties (usually a bag of cash), on the record, while a sitting US senator "absorbed the suggestion." Trump publicly accused Pope Leo XIV of "endangering Catholics" with his pro-peace stance on the Iran war, sending Marco Rubio to Rome on damage control. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president Marjorie Dannenfelser told the Wall Street Journal flat out: "Trump is the problem. The president is the problem."Robin breaks down Operation Epic Fury, Project Freedom, and the Strait of Hormuz standoff Pete Hegseth insists is "not a ceasefire violation" while Iran sinks ships and the UAE shoots down Iranian missiles. The Senate's $1 billion taxpayer giveaway for Trump's East Wing ballroom, the Supreme Court's gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr.'s campaign to "deprescribe" antidepressants, the closure of the ICE Detention Ombudsman office, the eight Republican AGs arguing in federal court that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional, and the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic that nobody at HHS is equipped to track.Pour something strong. We're going in.Sources:Marjorie Dannenfelser, Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, General Dan Caine, John Fetterman, Joaquin Castro, Adam Kinzinger, Karl Rove, Sean Hannity, Hugh Hewitt, Mike Nellis, Mrs. Frazzled, Abraar Karan, Adam Isaacson, Wall Street Journal, Politico, HuffPost, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN, NPR, CBS News, Washington Post, SCOTUSblog, NAACP Legal Defense Fund.Keywords:political podcast May 2026, Trump news this week, Trump second term podcast, Iran war 2026, Pope Leo Trump feud, Fetterman financial windfall, Trump ballroom taxpayer money, Voting Rights Act gutted, Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr. HHS, Christofascism, Section 504 lawsuit, ICE detention oversight, hantavirus outbreak 2026, Met Gala 2026, Athena Strand verdict, Secret Service scandal, Susan B. Anthony Trump problem, anti-Trump podcast, progressive podcast, queer podcast host, snarky political podcast, true crime political podcast, We Saw the Devil podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.
Our new Zazzle store is open for business with "Audit Ballroom," gigantic mugs, and more. The Iran war is now officially illegal. The non-ceasefire ceasefire continues. Iran's nuclear status hasn't changed. Donald's cognitive decline worsens. East Wing debris is poisoning Washington, all because of Ballroom. Mifepristone available by mail -- for now. The video of the WHCD suspect is weird and disturbing. Gerrymander War continues. Good news from the latest ABC-Ipsos Poll. Donald's immigration gold card is a huge fail. With David Ferguson, music by State to State, Davy Dacy, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Host Radell Lewis breaks down the most consequential week in American politics in 2026 on this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, the nonpartisan show built on political solutions without political bias. We open with the assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner, where 31 year old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California breached a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives. We walk through the manifesto, the Caltech background, the donation history, the Karoline Leavitt shots fired in the room misinformation cycle, and how MAGA immediately weaponized the attack to push Trump's $400 million East Wing ballroom.From there we get into the Supreme Court's 6 to 3 Louisiana v. Callais ruling that Justice Kagan called all but a dead letter for Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Florida House and Senate ramming through Governor DeSantis's mid decade gerrymander to flip the state's delegation to a 24 to 4 Republican advantage, the end of the longest DHS shutdown in American history with ICE and Border Patrol still excluded from the funding bill, the Justice Department's expansion of federal execution methods to firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation, and the firing of every sitting member of the National Science Board.We cover the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz blockade driving gas prices to $4.39 a gallon, Iran's 14 point ceasefire proposal, and the $25 billion munitions price tag. 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In the past week Donald Trump's obsession with building his grand ballroom has reared its head again.He was even talking about it after the suspected third attempt on his life. The US president has torn down parts of the East Wing of the White House to make way for the huge structure that will dominate the White House. Today, Dan Diamond, White House reporter at the Washington Post on legal efforts to stop the president and what Trump's motive really is. Featured: Dan Diamond, Washington Post White House reporter
Today, David Waldman and KITM Production Staff drove through Monterey California on route to Lover's Point. I wasn't supplied with the links to that, but they did supply links to some news topics that they discussed: There was that "ballroom shooting"… John Fetterman and Lindsey Graham wish that you just get over your TDS by picking up the tab on the Donald K. Trump Ballroom. Security is much tighter on you reading Cole Tomas Allen's manifesto than it was on Cole Tomas Allen and his guns, because Trump would rather be shot than embarrassed. Trump called off Witkoff and Kushner's travel to Pakistan for peace talks because Trump would rather have everyone shot than be embarrassed… which is pretty damn embarrassing. New Jersey Gop Tom Kean Jr. has disappeared! Just follow the money. Trump has been known to recycle a lot at his private golf clubs, but why is he choosing to dump East Wing rubble, plus another thousand or so truckloads of dirt, into a public park, unless he planned on making it someone's private golf club?
PHONE GUEST - DAN FLYNN - SENIOR EDITOR AT AMERICAN SPECTATOR / SPECTATOR.ORG // Breaking down the psychology of a political assassin in 2026 // Trump uses post-WHCD press conference to hard sell the East Wing Ballroom // John spent an entire flight debating ChatGPT about his auctioneering stats
Lady Bird Johnson's daring 1964 whistle-stop campaign and the publication of You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her (Sourcebooks, March 3, 2026). You Can't Catch Us is more than political history—it's a powerful testament to women-led leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of civility during turbulent times. As Schmidt deftly illustrates, this journey—"the four most dramatic days in my political life," as Lady Bird herself called it—helped redefine the role of presidential spouses and advanced the cause of women in politics. In October 1964, as the South simmered under the tensions following the signing of the Civil Rights Act three months earlier, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson boarded a specially outfitted nineteen-car train—the “Lady Bird Special”— and traversed eight Southern states. With forty-seven stops over four electrifying days and 1,682 miles behind her, she shattered the expectations of a presidential spouse with speeches, diplomacy, and palpable compassion. Shannon McKenna Schmidt shines a spotlight not just on Lady Bird's trailblazing role, but on the pioneering women who stood by her: Liz Carpenter, a trailblazing press secretary and the first East Wing staff director; Dr. Janet Travell, the first female White House physician; and legendary journalist Helen Thomas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Lady Bird Johnson's daring 1964 whistle-stop campaign and the publication of You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her (Sourcebooks, March 3, 2026). You Can't Catch Us is more than political history—it's a powerful testament to women-led leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of civility during turbulent times. As Schmidt deftly illustrates, this journey—"the four most dramatic days in my political life," as Lady Bird herself called it—helped redefine the role of presidential spouses and advanced the cause of women in politics. In October 1964, as the South simmered under the tensions following the signing of the Civil Rights Act three months earlier, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson boarded a specially outfitted nineteen-car train—the “Lady Bird Special”— and traversed eight Southern states. With forty-seven stops over four electrifying days and 1,682 miles behind her, she shattered the expectations of a presidential spouse with speeches, diplomacy, and palpable compassion. Shannon McKenna Schmidt shines a spotlight not just on Lady Bird's trailblazing role, but on the pioneering women who stood by her: Liz Carpenter, a trailblazing press secretary and the first East Wing staff director; Dr. Janet Travell, the first female White House physician; and legendary journalist Helen Thomas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
This Day in Legal History: Civil Rights Act of 1968On April 6, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968 into law, marking a major expansion of federal civil rights protections. Commonly known as the Fair Housing Act, the legislation aimed to eliminate discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. It prohibited unequal treatment based on race, religion, and national origin, later expanding to include sex and other protected characteristics. The law emerged during a period of national unrest, passed just days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.. King had long advocated for fair housing as a central component of racial equality, particularly in Northern cities.The Act addressed systemic practices such as redlining, steering, and discriminatory lending that had historically segregated communities. It gave the federal government authority to enforce fair housing standards, though early enforcement mechanisms were relatively weak. Over time, amendments strengthened the law, adding protections for people with disabilities and families with children. The statute also allowed individuals to file complaints with the Department of Housing and Urban Development or pursue private lawsuits. Courts have since played a key role in interpreting the scope of the Act, especially in recognizing claims based on disparate impact.A central legal concept tied to the Fair Housing Act is disparate impact, which refers to policies that appear neutral but disproportionately harm protected groups. Unlike intentional discrimination, disparate impact does not require proof of discriminatory intent, only that a practice has an unequal effect. This theory became firmly established in housing law through later litigation and was upheld by the Supreme Court in cases interpreting the Act. It remains a critical tool for challenging structural inequality in housing markets.The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 represented both a response to national tragedy and a continuation of the broader civil rights movement's legislative achievements.A federal judge refused to reverse his earlier decision blocking subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, effectively pausing a criminal investigation and setting up a likely appeal. Chief Judge James Boasberg ruled that prosecutors failed to show any valid basis for suspecting wrongdoing and criticized the lack of evidence supporting fraud allegations. He had previously found that the subpoenas were issued for an improper purpose, suggesting they were meant to pressure Powell to lower interest rates or step down.The subpoenas, issued by prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, sought information about cost overruns at the Federal Reserve's headquarters and Powell's prior congressional testimony. However, the court found no good-faith basis for believing a crime had occurred. Prosecutors argued the judge applied too strict a standard and misread the timeline of the investigation, but the court rejected those claims. Pirro's office has said it will appeal the ruling, a move supported by Justice Department leadership.The dispute reflects broader tensions between Powell and allies of President Donald Trump, with Powell arguing the investigation is an attempt to influence Federal Reserve policy. The appeal could delay efforts to confirm Kevin Warsh as a replacement for Powell, as some lawmakers have pledged to block the nomination while the case continues. Powell has said he will remain in his role until the legal challenge is resolved.US judge upholds block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up likely appeal | ReutersA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring public universities in 17 states to provide extensive admissions data related to race and sex. Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV issued a preliminary injunction after state attorneys general challenged the policy, arguing it was imposed too quickly and created legal risks for schools. The data request came from the Department of Education, which sought seven years of information to evaluate whether colleges were complying with the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard that ended affirmative action in higher education.The states argued that the reporting requirement was confusing and could expose universities to penalties for accidental errors. The court agreed that the rollout was “rushed and chaotic,” noting that officials failed to properly consider concerns raised by universities. At the same time, the judge acknowledged that the Department of Education does have legal authority to collect such data in general. The issue, he emphasized, was how the policy was implemented, not necessarily the underlying power itself.The ruling also pointed to practical problems, including staffing shortages within the agency after workforce reductions, which made it harder to manage the data collection process. Officials in states like New York and California supported the decision, saying schools should not be forced to produce large amounts of sensitive information under unclear requirements.Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules | ReutersThe Trump administration filed an emergency motion asking an appeals court to allow construction to resume on a planned White House ballroom after a judge ordered the project paused. The administration argued that stopping the work creates serious security risks, claiming the site has been left vulnerable and could endanger the president, staff, and the building itself. The pause was ordered by Judge Richard Leon, who halted construction while a legal challenge moves forward.The lawsuit was brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which argues that President Donald Trumpexceeded his authority by demolishing the historic East Wing and beginning a $400 million replacement project without congressional approval. In response, the administration claims the lawsuit is legally flawed and that the president has full authority to renovate the White House. It also argues that the plaintiffs lack standing, meaning they do not have a sufficient legal stake to bring the case.Judge Leon temporarily paused his own order for 14 days to give the administration time to appeal, and the new emergency motion asks the appellate court to lift the construction halt entirely. The administration further contends that the lower court should not have heard the case at all, characterizing the claims as based on subjective concerns rather than legal injury.Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: Catholic Church Surge: Numerous media outlets reporting on the rise of attendance at Catholic churches, especially among Gen Z. No Easter Message from King Charles: Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles will not issue an Easter message this year. However, he did deliver a message earlier this year for Ramadan. Fraud Rampant in U.S.: Colin McDonald was sworn in as the first-ever assistant attorney general for National Fraud Enforcement by Vice President JD Vance. Also, Larry and Alex discuss the hospice fraud uncovered in California. Trump Ballroom Approved: The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to green light President Trump's 90,000-square-foot East Wing makeover, the final regulatory obstacle for a project that hit legal headwinds earlier this week. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 3, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Donald Trump says Attorney General Pam Bondi will be leaving the Justice Department to take a position in the private sector, and will be replaced on an interim basis by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche; A day after President Trump's primetime speech on the war with Iran, during which he said the U.S. & Israel will "hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks….We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong,” United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutteres warns the world is “on the edge of a wider war.” We will talk about where the war with Iran stands with Elise Labott, founder of 'Cosmopolitics' Substack Founder (16); Senate passes an agreement to end the Homeland Security Department shutdown, but the House does not, so the partial government shutdown will extend into next week; National Capital Planning Commission gives final approval to his plans to build a 1,000 seat White House ballroom where the East Wing used to be; Labor Department publishes a rule to implement the President's proposal to allow 401(k) retirement plans to contain alternative assets, like cryptocurrency and private equity. We will talk with Brett Samuels, Bloomberg Law retirement benefits reporter (44); Health & Human Services Department puts microplastics and pharmaceuticals on the draft list of drinking water contaminants kept by the Environmental Protection Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Jill Biden View from the East Wing" ... lucky for us we got a sneak-peak at the audio book BIT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's that sound, SaysWhovia? Why, that's the sound of tiny shoes and great big shoes—shoes of every size, tapping all over the White House! Special Correspondent A.C. Shoe reports from the remains of the East Wing, where there's something afoot! Seriously, this week is terrible so we're going to talk about Trump's weird shoe thing. Step inside, SaysWhovia! The shoe might not fit, but wear it anyway! Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho
President Trump just gave his first live comments since the war with Iran began. He laid out the objectives and justification for going to war, saying Iran “would soon have had missiles capable of reaching our beautiful America.” He also said the timeline for the war would be “whatever time it takes” and then made a bizarre transition to talking about East Wing drapery and new ballroom construction.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump just gave his first live comments since the war with Iran began. He laid out the objectives and justification for going to war, saying Iran “would soon have had missiles capable of reaching our beautiful America.” He also said the timeline for the war would be “whatever time it takes” and then made a bizarre transition to talking about East Wing drapery and new ballroom construction.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump just gave his first live comments since the war with Iran began. He laid out the objectives and justification for going to war, saying Iran “would soon have had missiles capable of reaching our beautiful America.” He also said the timeline for the war would be “whatever time it takes” and then made a bizarre transition to talking about East Wing drapery and new ballroom construction.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump has torn down the East Wing of the White House, re-named the Kennedy Center, and proposed an “Independence Arch”. This week, Alex speaks to architect Neil Flanagan about the damage being done to Washington's historic buildings, as well as the feasibility of his future projects. Then, she's joined by Heather Cox Richardson, historian and author of the Substack, “Letters from an American” to analyze how the remaking of America's capitol lines up with the tried and true methods of authoritarian leaders.
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