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ANOTHER FREEBIS From a normally P{AID Subscriber feedDo we add it here on Spreaker or Not?5/13/25 Hell & High Water with Meria & Chuck Ochelli The new Pope; The reality (unreality) show we are living in; trump & his Saudi pal; sleepy Don; Emoluments Clause; $400 million bribe; the fat shot; tariffs; caves again; Scott Bessent; Quaaludes;White Africans; apartheid; Jeanine Pirro; Newark Airport; FAA cuts; Qatar; MTG; Bob Menendez; Lawrence O'Donnell; Hollywood past and lots more.   SUBSCRIBE TO LISTENSHOULD WE add this to the spreaker feed?In a PAID SectionOver a Decade of Meria Heller and Chuck Ochelli?Let us Know info@ochelli.comor just sign-uphttps://meria.net/https://ochelli.com/

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The Ochelli Effect 5-21-2025 NEWS PlusLast week Chuck should have done a show but depression and migranes prevented that/5/13/25 Hell & High Water with Meria & Chuck OchelliThe new Pope; The reality (unreality) show we are living in; trump & his Saudi pal; sleepy Don; Emoluments Clause; $400 million bribe; the fat shot; tariffs; caves again; Scott Bessent; Quaaludes;White Africans; apartheid; Jeanine Pirro; Newark Airport; FAA cuts; Qatar; MTG; Bob Menendez; Lawrence O'Donnell; Hollywood past and lots more.https://meria.net/2025/05/hell-high-water-with-meria-and-chuck-ochelli-2/---The Un-United Swindles of A-Trumpistan Pledge Alliegience to Orange Jesus and His Pallace in The SkyGift, Grift, just put your faith in the judgement of President TRUMPDidn't Bob Menendez get "Gifts" from the same country and get charged for it?Former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Bribery, Foreign Agent, And Obstruction Offenseshttps://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-us-senator-robert-menendez-sentenced-11-years-prison-bribery-foreign-agent-andThe STABLE-GENIUS Came up with the word Equalize ...Presidential ActionsDELIVERING MOST-FAVORED-NATION PRESCRIPTION DRUGPRICING TO AMERICAN PATIENTS https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/05/delivering-most-favored-nation-prescription-drug-pricing-to-american-patients/HEY BUDDY YOUR FAT SHOT Ain't Workin' says AGENT ORANGE to his famous Nuerotic Overweight Businessman Buddy in LONDON on the phone?Trump says famous friend got ‘fat shot' cheaper overseas — and drug executive copped to overcharging https://nypost.com/2025/05/12/us-news/trump-says-famous-friend-got-fat-shot-cheaper-overseas-and-drug-executive-copped-to-overcharging/Elon Musk's chatbot IDs him as Trump's 'seriously overweight' pal taking the 'fat shot'https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-2671999528/?u=2f53bb278972a476fdd356998e164365b4a941ff41e84cb0292d908ed5cfbc5bIn NEWS THAT isn't even BREAKING,DAILY TRIFECTA: Qatar's Plane And Simple PloyLet's go back to the departure...JP SottileMay 12, 2025https://newsvandal.substack.com/p/daily-trifecta-qatars-plane-and-simple?GOOD PARTS = TRUMP Bad Parts = Biden, & THAT'S HOW THE ECONOMIC COOKIE CRUMBLESalso NO 20 OR 30 DOLLS FOR BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 11 YEAR-OLDs AND OTHER AGES JUST NEED 2 OR 3 What a joke. The 'dictator' wants a parade for his birthday. | Lettershttps://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2025/05/10/trump-parade-for-his-birthday-dictators/83532762007/Florida serial killer cheers Trump in his final words at execution https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5304529-florida-serial-killer-glen-rogers-trump-maga-casanova-killer/ Trump on Upholding the Constitution? "I Don't Know"If Trump can claim a "national emergency" to disappear U.S. residents without due process, what's to stop him from doing the same to U.S. citizens who oppose him? Either everyone has due process — or no one doeshttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/fUUfJIbulNMArtII.S1.C7.1 Emoluments Clause and Presidential Compensationhttps://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artII-S1-C7-1/ALDE_00000233/What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it?https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynl8jv4gjo---Suzanne Harrington: 'We are all witnesses to genocide in Gaza — it's livestreaming in our pockets'https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-columnists/arid-41629120.htmlCrates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court's basementhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w3jlqlp27oOchelli Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/chuckochelli---NOVEMBER IN DALLAS LANCER CONFERENCEDISCOUNT FOR YOU10 % OFF code = Ochelli10https://assassinationconference.com/------Email Chuckblindjfkresearcher@gmail.comBE THE EFFECTOchelli Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/chuckochelli

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Qatar wants to gift Trump a $400 million jet, and the debate is already on fire—some say it's unethical, others question if it's even constitutional. But what's really going on here? In this episode, I unpack the bigger picture. I believe this move is Trump sending a message to Israel and Netanyahu: America—not Israel—is in control. And frankly, that message is long overdue. Israel has caused more harm than necessary in recent months, and it's time for the U.S. to reassert its authority on the world stage. This isn't just about a jet. It's about power, alliances, and who's really in charge.--https://noblegoldinvestments.com/

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/14/2025): 3:05pm- Newsom Flip-Flop: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is now calling for fiscal responsibility—and is advocating to curtail healthcare benefits offered to undocumented migrants residing in the Golden State. His proposal will freeze enrollment and will charge those who currently are enrolled a monthly fee. For years, Newsom has advocated for free universal healthcare for all. So, what changed? Rich notes that Newsom is preparing for a 2028 presidential run and is trying to distance himself from failed, unpopular policies—but don't believe his sudden shift towards political moderation is genuine. 3:30pm- Michael Whatley—Chairman of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the “one big, beautiful bill” being negotiated in the House and Senate which would make Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. Chairman Whatley also weighs in on the New Jersey gubernatorial election, explaining: “this is a very winnable race.” 3:50pm- During his visit to Qatar on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that Qatar Airways will be purchasing 210 airplanes from the U.S. manufacturer Boeing. The deal is reportedly worth $200 billion. 3:55pm- While promoting his new book, “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” CNN's Jake Tapper revealed that a White House physician informed then-President Joe Biden's aides that he might require the assistance of a wheelchair in his second term if he were to continue falling. While Tapper is reporting on these stories now, why wasn't he doing so prior to Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election? 4:05pm- While speaking from Riyadh, President Donald Trump announced that Saudi Arabia will be investing $600 billion in the United States economy—focusing on technology development and including a $142 billion defense sales agreement. During one address, Trump stated of previous administration policies regarding the Middle East: "In the end, the so-called nation-builders wrecked far more nations than they built. And the interventionists were intervening in complex societies that they didn't understand themselves." 4:15pm- During an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, President Donald Trump implored Iran to abandon their quest to develop nuclear weapons—noting that during his first administration, strict sanctions on Iran prevented them from funding terror efforts throughout the Middle East. 4:20pm- Should President Trump accept a $400 million plane from Qatar? According to reports, it would replace the current Air Force One—which is nearly 40 years old—and would eventually be gifted to the Trump Presidential Library after Trump leaves office in 2029. Appearing on Fox News, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said accepting the gift would be a violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution and is not worth even “the appearance of impropriety.” 4:40pm- Should Rich let Mama Zeoli produce one segment of the show every Friday—where she'll get to select topics? Plus, is Phil Murphy the worst governor in modern New Jersey history. And Rich keeps missing his break times…turns out his clock is broken. 5:00pm- On Friday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka alongside Congressmembers Bonnie Watson-Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez visited the Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in New Jersey—at one point trespassing which led to a confrontation with ICE officials and the eventual arrest of Mayor Baraka. ICE has released bodycam footage of the altercation which shows Rep. McIver attempting to physically shove past ICE agents. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez threatened Republicans with retaliation if Democrat lawmakers are charged with crimes for their involvement in the Delaney Hall incident. 5:20pm- During Wednesday's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Departmen ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- While speaking from Riyadh, President Donald Trump announced that Saudi Arabia will be investing $600 billion in the United States economy—focusing on technology development and including a $142 billion defense sales agreement. During one address, Trump stated of previous administration policies regarding the Middle East: "In the end, the so-called nation-builders wrecked far more nations than they built. And the interventionists were intervening in complex societies that they didn't understand themselves." 4:15pm- During an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, President Donald Trump implored Iran to abandon their quest to develop nuclear weapons—noting that during his first administration, strict sanctions on Iran prevented them from funding terror efforts throughout the Middle East. 4:20pm- Should President Trump accept a $400 million plane from Qatar? According to reports, it would replace the current Air Force One—which is nearly 40 years old—and would eventually be gifted to the Trump Presidential Library after Trump leaves office in 2029. Appearing on Fox News, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said accepting the gift would be a violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution and is not worth even “the appearance of impropriety.” 4:40pm- Should Rich let Mama Zeoli produce one segment of the show every Friday—where she'll get to select topics? Plus, is Phil Murphy the worst governor in modern New Jersey history. And Rich keeps missing his break times…turns out his clock is broken.

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (05/13/2025): 3:05pm- The Democratic National Committee has taken the initial steps to void the results of a party election that resulted in David Hogg and Kenyatta Johnson winning Vice Chair positions. According to complaints, the initial vote disadvantaged female candidates. However, Rich speculates that the real reason Hogg is on the verge of being replaced is because he has threatened to spend $20 million primarying moderate Democrats in the House of Representatives. 3:10pm- According to a report from Politico, internal polling suggests that Senator John Fetterman's (D-PA) support with Pennsylvania-based Democrats has faded—with only 46% having a “favorable” opinion of him currently. Meanwhile, New York Magazine reports that staffers for Fetterman are voicing concerns about the state of his mental health. But are these stories suddenly being pushed because Fetterman has vocally opposed the far-left? While speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill last week, Fetterman called the article a “hit piece” and noted that it only has one source. 3:20pm- While promoting his new book, “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” CNN's Jake Tapper revealed that a White House physician informed then-President Joe Biden's aides that he might require the assistance of a wheelchair in his second term if he were to continue falling. While Tapper is reporting on these stories now, why wasn't he doing so prior to Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election? 3:35pm- While speaking with Ross Douthat of The New York Times, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) struggled to defend his position that biological males should be permitted to participate in women's sports. Rich jokes: this might the worst answer to a question since Kamala Harris's appearance on The View just before the 2024 presidential election. 3:40pm- Democrat political strategist James Carville is now imploring his party to stop using terms like “intersectionality” and “oligarch”—noting that common Americans don't use those terms and “don't know what the f*** you're talking about.” 3:55pm- While speaking from Riyadh, President Donald Trump announced that Saudi Arabia will be investing $600 billion in the United States economy—focusing on technology development and including a $142 billion defense sales agreement. PLUS, should President Trump accept a $400 million plane from Qatar? According to reports, it would replace the current Air Force One—which is nearly 40 years old—and would eventually be gifted to the Trump Presidential Library after Trump leaves office in 2029. 4:05pm- Alexis Sneller—Policy Analyst for PA Family Council—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Pennsylvania state Senate ‘s passage of the “Save Women's Sports Act.” She explains that SB9 reinforces common sense and basic fairness. If it passes in the House, will Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) sign the bill? 4:15pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News today? 4:20pm- Should President Trump accept a $400 million plane from Qatar? According to reports, it would replace the current Air Force One—which is nearly 40 years old—and would eventually be gifted to the Trump Presidential Library after Trump leaves office in 2029. Appearing on Fox News, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said accepting the gift would be a violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution and is not worth even “the appearance of impropriety.” Listeners call into the show and explain why or why not the president should accept Qatar's offer. 4:40pm- Should “Shoeless” Joe Jackson be banned from the MLB Hall of Fame for betting on baseball? Rich says yes…then no….but probably yes… 5:00pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican Candidate for Governor of New Jersey & Former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to offer reaction to President Donald Trump endorsing him last night. In a post made to Truth Social, President Trump stated: “Jack C ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Alexis Sneller—Policy Analyst for PA Family Council—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Pennsylvania state Senate ‘s passage of the “Save Women's Sports Act.” She explains that SB9 reinforces common sense and basic fairness. If it passes in the House, will Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) sign the bill? 4:15pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News today? 4:20pm- Should President Trump accept a $400 million plane from Qatar? According to reports, it would replace the current Air Force One—which is nearly 40 years old—and would eventually be gifted to the Trump Presidential Library after Trump leaves office in 2029. Appearing on Fox News, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said accepting the gift would be a violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution and is not worth even “the appearance of impropriety.” Listeners call into the show and explain why or why not the president should accept Qatar's offer. 4:40pm- Should “Shoeless” Joe Jackson be banned from the MLB Hall of Fame for betting on baseball? Rich says yes…then no….but probably yes…

Over the weekend, the news broke that President Donald Trump is accepting a luxury jet from the country of Qatar for presidential travel. This extraordinarily brazen act may well violate the Emoluments Clause, which bars foreign gifts to officials unless expressly authorized by Congress. It comes even as Trump is embarking on a Mideast trip to countries that are the sites of Trump-branded projects, and Trump-aligned businesses are scooping in huge sums from foreign governments via crypto. We talked about all this with Representative Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. He explains why Trump's latest move outrageously abuses the Constitution, how his corruption has grown to “epic” and unprecedented proportions, and what Democrats will do now in response. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Meta thinks that if you steal tens of millions of books, the value of each individual theft rounds down to zero. Is that the law? (No.) Also, the Qatari Royal family wants to give Donald Trump a half-billion-dollar plane and make the US government pay to renovate it. Turns out, that hasn't been legal for more than two hundred years, but who's counting? Oh, and the administration arrested the Mayor of Newark. Rumeysa Ozturk is free, though, so it's not all bad news.   Links: Ozturk v. Hyde https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69845539/ozturk-v-hyde/    W.M.M. v. Trump (Alien Enemies Act case in Northern District of Texas) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69898198/wmm-v-donald-j-trump   US v. Baraka  https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70242142/united-states-v-baraka/   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

President Trump has reportedly been offered a customized Boeing 747, valued at approximately $400 million, as a gift from the government of Qatar. Trump has publicly stated that he intends to use the state-of-the-art airliner as a temporary replacement for Air Force One until the completion of the new presidential aircraft fleet. The President said this is not a personal gift, but the plane would be used by the administration and the DOD.The announcement has drawn swift criticism from various media outlets and political commentators. Many in the mainstream media have accused the Trump administration of potentially exploiting the presidency for personal gain. Critics argue that accepting such a lavish gift from a foreign government raises serious ethical and constitutional concerns, particularly considering the Emoluments Clause, which prohibits U.S. officials from accepting gifts or benefits from foreign states without congressional approval.Supporters of Trump, however, contend that the decision is practical and cost-effective, especially given the delays and rising expenses associated with the new Air Force One program. They argue that utilizing an available aircraft—regardless of its origin—demonstrates fiscal responsibility and forward thinking.Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderEaston University - https://www.eastonuniversity.comkenaifish.com - Promo Code TODD to save 15%

Over the weekend, the news broke that President Donald Trump is accepting a luxury jet from the country of Qatar for presidential travel. This extraordinarily brazen act may well violate the Emoluments Clause, which bars foreign gifts to officials unless expressly authorized by Congress. It comes even as Trump is embarking on a Mideast trip to countries that are the sites of Trump-branded projects, and Trump-aligned businesses are scooping in huge sums from foreign governments via crypto. We talked about all this with Representative Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. He powerfully explains why Trump's latest move is an “outrageous abuse” of the Constitution, how his corruption has grown to “epic” and unprecedented proportions, and the concrete moves Democrats will make now in response to pressure Republicans over this fiasco. Listen to this episode here. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, the news broke that President Donald Trump is accepting a luxury jet from the country of Qatar for presidential travel. This extraordinarily brazen act may well violate the Emoluments Clause, which bars foreign gifts to officials unless expressly authorized by Congress. It comes even as Trump is embarking on a Mideast trip to countries that are the sites of Trump-branded projects, and Trump-aligned businesses are scooping in huge sums from foreign governments via crypto. We talked about all this with Representative Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. He explains why Trump's latest move outrageously abuses the Constitution, how his corruption has grown to “epic” and unprecedented proportions, and what Democrats will do now in response. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has reportedly been offered a customized Boeing 747, valued at approximately $400 million, as a gift from the government of Qatar. Trump has publicly stated that he intends to use the state-of-the-art airliner as a temporary replacement for Air Force One until the completion of the new presidential aircraft fleet. The President said this is not a personal gift, but the plane would be used by the administration and the DOD.The announcement has drawn swift criticism from various media outlets and political commentators. Many in the mainstream media have accused the Trump administration of potentially exploiting the presidency for personal gain. Critics argue that accepting such a lavish gift from a foreign government raises serious ethical and constitutional concerns, particularly considering the Emoluments Clause, which prohibits U.S. officials from accepting gifts or benefits from foreign states without congressional approval.Supporters of Trump, however, contend that the decision is practical and cost-effective, especially given the delays and rising expenses associated with the new Air Force One program. They argue that utilizing an available aircraft—regardless of its origin—demonstrates fiscal responsibility and forward thinking.Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderEaston University - https://www.eastonuniversity.comkenaifish.com - Promo Code TODD to save 15%

SEASON 3 EPISODE 125: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: What do you like least? Suspending Habeas Corpus? Breaking the law by threatening to arrest members of Congress for obeying the law? Or Trump accepting a half billion dollar impeachable illegal bribe from the government of Qatar that the Attorney General has ruled ISN’T illegal and by the way the Attorney General used to be a lobbyist FOR the government of Qatar? They’re all nation-destroying events but bluntly there is no way back from a suspension of Habeas Corpus. It’s a one-man dictatorship then – because if you think SUSPENDING Habeas Corpus ‘just for undocumented immigrants’ is somehow acceptable on its face, remember two things. One is: that there would be NO HEARINGS and NO LEGAL RECOURSE for ANYONE seized in this way so that all they would have to do is CLAIM that YOU are an undocumented immigrant to rationalize disappearing you, and you would not have a hearing at which you could prove you were a citizen, and you would not have a lawyer to appeal the decision not to GIVE you a hearing. And Stephen Miller didn't even say 'we'd only suspend it for undocumented immigrants.' Of course threatening to arrest members of Congress for exerting their legal right of oversight to the Concentration Camp ICE just opened in Newark by accusing them of assaulting agents (you know: The Congresswoman hit my fist with her face!) is bad and it mainlines back to the idea that they could just arrest them and under suspended Habeas Corpus just disappear them. As Congressman Michael 'I'm Too Dumb To Realize I'm Calling For My Own Arrest' McCaul now says of the Jersey Democrats "you cannot be complicit with gang violence against our law enforcement. And I think perhaps that’s what it comes down to.” ALSO: Trump's new Qatari plane is an illegal, impeachable offense but since the AG already registered as a Qatari agent, just hit the shrug emoji. They've accused The Secretary of Scotch with plagiarism at Princeton. They fired the Librarian of Congress and Karoline Lie-vitt is so stupid she thinks kids check books out of the Library of Congress. Trump now wants Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney in DC, which allows us to flash back to the time she lost a page of her speech announcing she was running for Senate and just stood there until they found it for her. And of course, there's a new Pope. Father Bob. Father Bob the White Sox fan. Meaning our Nancy Faust, who went back to the White Sox games yesterday to reprise her role as the greatest stadium organist of all time, is right when she says "Who knew? All those years I literally had a papal audience!" B-Block (46:27) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: This time they're all people I know and used to respect who have failed the world. Gavin Newsom has again proposed appeasing Trump. Bob Iger has again carried an immeasurable amount of propaganda water for Trump. And Claire Shipman, whom I adored, has stood by as Columbia University (you know, the place with the Journalism School) suspended four of its own student reporters for...reporting. C-Block (1:02:00) OUR PAL SMILES again needs your help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Heads to the Middle East: Trillions in Deals, Controversy in the Skies – President Trump begins his foreign trip with stops in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Topics range from $1T in U.S. investments and Saudi nuclear energy to advanced AI chips and Middle East peace talks. Controversy erupts over Qatar's offer to gift Trump a $400M Boeing 747, possibly violating the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. Gaza Governance and a Possible Hostage Release – Rumors swirl that Trump may announce a U.S.-led interim government for Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas is expected to release the last American hostage in Gaza this week, with unknown concessions. Prescription Drug Reform Is the Big Announcement – Trump officially unveils a plan to slash U.S. drug prices by tying Medicare reimbursements to international price levels, potentially cutting costs by 80%. But lawsuits and bipartisan resistance could derail the move unless legislation passes. U.S. and China Reach Tentative Trade Reset – Talks in Switzerland yield “substantial progress,” according to Treasury Secretary Bessent. Trump proposes a new 10% baseline tariff but demands strict enforcement to curb Chinese cheating, fentanyl trafficking, and cyber intrusions. Universities Under Scrutiny for Foreign Cash – Trump's DOE launches a probe into the University of Pennsylvania for failing to disclose foreign donations. Over $30B in foreign funds poured into U.S. universities during the Biden years, with China, Saudi Arabia, and Germany topping the list. ICE Facility Brawl Leads to Possible Arrests of House Democrats – Two congresswomen could face charges after physically assaulting officers at a Newark ICE detention center. The incident, caught on video, also boosts the political profile of Newark's mayor, who was arrested during the scuffle. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

If you thought Trump's issues with the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution was a problem in his first term - boy howdy, hope you're sitting down for this one

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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist on World View, covering major global headlines. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Russia’s offer for peace talks but insisted on a ceasefire before negotiations could begin, despite Russia resuming drone attacks. In other news, Qatar's reported $400 million gift of a luxury jet to Donald Trump has sparked controversy over potential violations of U.S. law and concerns about foreign influence. Meanwhile, Lorna Rooke, an NHS worker, was awarded nearly £29,000 in compensation after a colleague compared her to Darth Vader in a Star Wars-themed personality test, which she claimed caused emotional distress. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist on World View, covering major global headlines. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Russia’s offer for peace talks but insisted on a ceasefire before negotiations could begin, despite Russia resuming drone attacks. In other news, Qatar's reported $400 million gift of a luxury jet to Donald Trump has sparked controversy over potential violations of U.S. law and concerns about foreign influence. Meanwhile, Lorna Rooke, an NHS worker, was awarded nearly £29,000 in compensation after a colleague compared her to Darth Vader in a Star Wars-themed personality test, which she claimed caused emotional distress. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 13, 2025Special Note from the Host:   You may notice some slurring of my speech during this and upcoming reports. May 9th, I suffered an attack of Bell's Palsy which has affected the right side of my face and impacts my speech.  This is being treated, and recovery is expected with 2-3 weeks of steroid treatments.  Thanks for your patience and understanding.Cockpit Lights Flash Emoluments Clause Danger, as Qatar Government Apparently Gifts $400M 747 to Trump for Air Force OnePresident Donald Trump appears poised to accept a gift of a $400 million dollar super luxury Boeing 747 from the Qatar royal family for use as Trump's Air Force One.  The potential gift is raising questions of potential corruption under the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, and a potential security risk.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Congress - U.S. Constitution's Emolument's Clause ABC News - Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources President Donald Trump - Post on Truth Social defending the giftCNN - Boeing now plans to deliver new Air Force One jets in 2027, before Trump leaves officeOpen Secrets - Lobbying expenditures by Qatar government, including by Pam Bondi's former lobbying firm, Ballard PartnersThe Independent - Qatar pushes back on reports of $400M Boeing jet gift to TrumpGroups Taking Action:American Promise, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Brennan Center for JusticePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here! Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #EmolumentsClause #MoneyinPolitics #ForeignInfluence 

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 25, 2025Trump 'Meme Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme Selling Access to the President Raises Alarms for Emolument Clause ViolationsPresident Donald Trump launched a cryptocurrency “meme coin” with his likeness on January 17th, just before inauguration day.  April 21st, with its value plummeting, the company offered top buyers of the coin a dinner with Trump and a personal tour of the White House.  That likely violates the Emoluments Clause.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Constitution Society - (2019)  Profiting off the Presidency: Trump's Violations of the Emoluments ClausesBrennan Center for Justice - (2019)  How Will the Courts Handle the Trump Emoluments Cases?American Democracy Minute - (2024) The Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause was Intended to Stop Bribery and Corruption.  Recently, Not So MuchCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) - (2024)  The intensifying threat of Donald Trump's emolumentsMother Jones - Trump Crypto Coin Buyers Offered VIP Tour of White HouseCoinStats - TRUMP Meme Coin Tumbles After Soaring on Exclusive Gala AnnouncementGroups Taking Action:CREW, Public CitizenRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Corruption #EmolumentsClause #DonaldTrump #TrumpMemeCoin

From February 11, 2017: Donald Trump's election as president brought a surge of interest in the previously obscure Emoluments Clause, which prohibits any “Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under [the United States]” from accepting “any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.” Norm Eisen and Richard Painter, ethics experts for Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, have been leading the charge to hold Trump accountable under the Emoluments Clause for his failure to divest of his businesses. Recently, they filed suit against him in their capacity as chair and vice-chair of the good government group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Benjamin Wittes chats with Norm about the Emoluments Clause, the lawsuit, and what all this has to do with national security.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.

Forbes journalist Zach Everson spent much of Trump's previous presidency embedded in Trump Hotel in DC. John and Jerry learn more about The Emoluments Clause and all the ways that foreign power brokers were able to channel payments to Trump through his hotels... and could again.

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On Today's Show: Luke Broadwater, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, talks about Donald Trump's recent comments regarding the cause of the Civil War as well as House Democrats' report on Trump's violation of the Emoluments Clause.

Dems go back to the emoluments clause to make ridiculous comparison between Trump businesses and Biden bribes. Epstein document dump. What happened to the Epstein tapes? Who was he working with and why? South Carolina voters weigh in on whether Haley can beat Trump in her home state.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For going on 8 years, democrats and the establishment have played every trick to destroy Donald Trump and embarrass conservatives into voting for someone else. What they've done is embolden a silent majority of Americans that knows there is only one way to save this country from destruction. How the Left is now using the Emoluments Clause and a 5 year investigation into Trump's family businesses to stop his ascending candidacy. PLUS the best sound of the day proving Democrats are panicking as the walls close in.. (*CAUTION Hearing Eric Adams blame BUS COMPANIES for dropping off migrants in New York City will leave you dumber.) Podcast Production: Bob Slone Audio Productions 

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley square off in dueling CNN Town Hall forums, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee go after President Trump, A Federal Appeals Court overrules Biden's latest attempt to push abortion, the Biden doom and gloom tour makes a stop in South Carolina, and Lisa Van Riper from South Carolina Citizens for Life will join me for an interview.   

Originally published on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022Today, in the Hot Notes; Donald wanted his political enemies to be audited by the IRS; the Supreme Court says the 1/6 Committee can get Kelli Ward's phone records with two notable dissents; an oversight report reveals Donald violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution; Trump tries to claim that stealing documents makes them personal records; a suspect is in custody in the UVA shooting; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Steve Piersonhttps://twitter.com/BluesBoySteveSteve Pierson for California Assemblyhttps://www.piersonforca.com/How We Win (currently on hiatus)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-we-win/id1477279890Follow AG and Dana on Twitter:Dr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/crimes-t-shirtHave some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes; Donald wanted his political enemies to be audited by the IRS; the Supreme Court says the 1/6 Committee can get Kelli Ward's phone records with two notable dissents; an oversight report reveals Donald violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution; Trump tries to claim that stealing documents makes them personal records; a suspect is in custody in the UVA shooting; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans Steve Pierson https://twitter.com/BluesBoySteve How We Win https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-we-win/id1477279890 Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) Crimes & Crimes & Crimes t-shirt: https://www.dailybeanspod.com/shop/ Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Code: Thanks to Lomi for supporting The Daily Beans. Start making a positive impact on the environment with the Lomi home composter. Get $50 off when you go to lomi.com/dailybeans and use code dailybeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Painter ponders what will be discussed at the G7 wherever it will be, it ain't gonna be climate change! Recorded from an NYC hotel lobby after one of his TV appearances.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Painter explains what's wrong when the White House and it's minyans spend our dollars to fly to the boss's golf resorts while on OUR dime and country's time! When you go on a business trip and stay at a golf resort 182 miles away from the business meeting, do you ask your employer to cover the bill?Of course not.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Returning guest Courtney "Claw" Law joins us for an episode about Claws. We discover the righteous origin of Courtney's nickname, and cover topics like the Emoluments Clause, Dr. Claw, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Cat Scratch Fever. Plus, Tim Allen's Cocaine! And a very special Fuck Marry Kill! Is Courtney being incepted by her cat each night as she sleeps? Will Shan Jr.'s new nickname stick? Did Nate have a dead hamster? Find out these truths, plus some exciting goings on in cinema and at Denver's Museum of Contemporary Art (where Courtney works). Like the show, follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @avagueideapodcast and @avagueideapod. Tell people about the program! We don't advertise, so if you like the show, maybe you can pass it along! Want to have a truly awesome Denver museum experience? Check out http://mcadenver.com! Thank you for listening!!!

Join hosts Kevin Wilson and Jeff Fenner as they talk about taxes, the DOJ's new stance on the Emoluments Clause, the mess over at Homeland Security, laugh at some questionable science and more!

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This week Attorneys General from DC and Maryland alleged in a lawsuit that payments by foreign governments to President Trump's businesses violate anti-corruption clauses in the Constitution. With a president who is also a real estate tycoon, reality TV star, and personal brand -- and who actively receives revenue via each of these personae -- the possibilities seem endless for political corruption, particularly in light of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which forbids the receiving of gifts, titles, and emoluments from foreign countries without Congress's consent. The problem, according to law professor Jed Shugerman, is that without access to Donald Trump's tax documents, it's impossible to know the full extent of his financial dealings -- and thus difficult to move forward on any potential corruption charges. Bob talks with Shugerman about a legal strategy that could bring Trump's entanglements into the light. But Trump's taxes are only necessary if we define "corruption" as the explicit exchange of payments for favor, or "quid pro quo." This definition, which the Supreme Court used in the controversial Citizens United ruling and which countless politicians have leaned on ever since, argues that unless you can demonstrate explicit exchange, you can't prove, or prosecute, corruption. But according to Zephyr Teachout, author of Corruption in America, this was never what America's founders envisioned when they set out to fight corruption. Brooke talks with Teachout about the overwhelming passion for anti-corruption present at the founding of the nation, the "bright line" rules it inspired, and how we have drifted so far from our original understanding of the concept. Support On the Media as a Sustaining Member today! Sign up to give just $7 send you Brooke's new book "The Trouble with Reality". Donate now.  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

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David Cole of the ACLU on President Trump's order restricting immigration, Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, the president's likely violation of the Emoluments Clause, and what actions concerned citizens can take.