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Nick Hauselman is busy hosting people for Memorial Day, so a beleaguered and sick Jared Yates Sexton holds down the fort. He discusses the GOP House passing Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" and the inherent damage it will do, the DC shooting, the ongoing battle between the administration and Harvard, and the absolute debacle that is the Democratic Party. Become a patron over at http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast to support the show and gain access to Friday's Weekender episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a prominent politician does a town hall in Iowa, it sort of defines the unofficial start to the upcoming presidential cycle and their campaign in earnest to win the office. That's just ... tradition. So when former South Bend, Indiana mayor and U.S. Transportation Pete Buttigieg hosted a town hall with VoteVets Wednesday night, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a full 1,272 days before Election Day, November 7, 2028, it's as if we could say both that "he's running for President" and "the 2028 cycle has begun."Right?While he's taking on swipes from current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (Trump's lumberjack) and the current President, Pete's out there meeting people in a red state where GOP House members have been told not to. Oh, and while Duffy's whining about what should have been fixed when Joe Biden & Pete were in charge of the FAA, he should be reminded he is among 180 Republicans who voted against additional (and obviously needed) FAA funding. Watch the full town hall & decide for yourself: is Pete running?

In this episode Dinesh contrasts the feverish energy of the Trump administration with the inaction of the GOP House and Senate to raise the question, “Where’s Congress?” Dinesh explores what can be done to stop judges from interfering in the routine apprehension and deportation of criminal illegals. Dinesh reveals the big issue that defined Reagan’s career and unified his domestic and foreign policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Four Senate Republicans are joining a growing number of GOP House lawmakers publicly expressing their support for keeping the clean energy tax credits in Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO's Josh Siegel, who obtained the letter with those lawmakers' position, breaks down why there's a growing number of Republicans defending the IRA's green incentives and how this could set up an intra-party fight over President Donald Trump's domestic agenda. Plus, President Trump's pick to lead the Interior Department's agency in charge of public lands oversight abruptly withdrew her nomination on Thursday. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.  Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN SHERI HORN HASAN for this week's Astro News You Can Use podcast @ https://www.karmicevolution.com/astrologically-speaking which covers how, as we're now at the first quarter monthly lunar square of the Cancer Moon to the Aries Sun April 4, a major shift is reverberating through our global collective consciousness.This podcast starts with a recap of the effects of eclipse season & what's taken place between March 13 & now--including notable accidents, fires, natural disasters, and other events of a physical nature such as military bombings, & the incarceration of those who protest war. For example, in addition to the devastating storms that raged through the U.S. after the March 13/14 Virgo Full Moon lunar eclipse, and just before the Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse on March 29, we learned of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. The massive destruction there has now left 3,455 people dead, another 4,715 people injured, and 341 missing, according to Myanmar's military-led government.We discuss also what's occurred between the inferior conjunction of the Sun in Aries to Venus retrograde on March 22 and its heliacal rising circa March 29, which echoes the themes of this eclipse series--with the addition of the fall from grace of prominent people. This theme was mirrored in last night's removal by the high court of the South Korean president after he instituted martial law back on December 12, 2024, and may represent a harbinger of the future elsewhere.Here in America, there are plenty of people losing their positions, such as unelected billionaire Elon Musk who's responsible for major labor cuts and funding throughout the federal government that's just now beginning to take effect by touching peoples lives personally. An object of American & Canadian anger, Musk is reportedly due to step down as a "special government employee" who's head of the Department of Government Efficiency sometime in May. However, he will remain an advisor to President Trump.But the real news is that the tide is beginning to turn as voters in Wisconsin elected a democrat to the state's supreme court on April 2, reducing GOP influence in a swing state that voted overwhelmingly for Trump last November. And, although two GOP House representative won their special elections in deep red regions of Florida, the turnout there severely alarmed GOP operatives as the percentages of those wins dropped drastically from last November. In addition, the democrats in Congress show signs of beginning to wake up and fight back since this Aries solar eclipse & as we approach the waxing cardinal first quarter monthly lunar “crisis in action” square on April 4. Even some hardcore GOP members of Congress are now objecting to Trump's massive tariffs on nearly all foreign nations that trade with America. These eclipses, combined with Mercury's retrograde period starting on March 14 at the lunar eclipse, have included a review of trade contracts & agreements. Between the combination of Venus retrograde from March 1 through April 12 & Mercury's retrograde cycle from March 14 through April 7, we've seen the weakening of global partnerships (Venus) with America mainly through the issue of trade (Mercury.) And, as the U.S. continues to maintain its isolationist “us versus them” stance on trade and its expansionist threats against its partners, retaliation is threatened by these partners (Aries)—again. Fingers crossed that mercurial unpredictable President Trump will come to a final conclusion on his tariff threats, due to go into effect on April 5, by the time Mercury stations direct again on April 7.Such threats have already tanked the financial markets, alarming many, even though the jobs report today was a positive one. But the federal worker cuts have not hit the unemployment stats yet, and we have not yet felt the full brunt of economic effects based on the increase in prices of goods imported into the U.S. Economists' estimates this will cost the average American between $1600 & $3,800 per year--which essentially amounts to a rise in taxes.As people begin to wake up to all of this and how it will affect them & those they love personally, attitudes are beginning to shift in alignment with the post Aries New Moon solar eclipse energies. In addition, Neptune's ingress into Aries on March 30 is slowly allowing the birth of a new consciousness around the world's current predicament to arise and events indicate now that action will follow.Looked at symbolically, NY Senator Cory Booker's record breaking 25+ hour speech on the Senate floor on April 2 that excoriated Trump, Musk, and others for their careless, callous edicts & actions (here's lookin' at you Pete Hegseth & Mike Waltz), represented the birth of a new political awakening & retaliatory defiance.In addition, a new era is heralded by Neptune's entrance into Aries for the next fourteen years until 2038. Since Neptune rules the natural 12th House of gestation, and Mars-ruled Aries the proactivity necessary for the act of birth, we're witnessing now the birth of consciousness within the collective that the old order is falling away and a new one will eventually mature into adulthood.While we're still a long way from that phase of Neptune in Aries, we know that Neptune will be joined soon by Saturn in Aries on May 24. And that this CAN herald a time of greater psychological understanding within the national collective. Why? Because we'll be able to overcome any egoic blockages (Saturn) by bridging the gap (Aries) between the rational conscious ego and the irrational intuitive waters that lie deep within the unconscious (Neptune.) After all, it's Neptune that intuitively understands that we are all brothers & sisters under the skin, AND that in Aries, we'll be willing to fight for our freedoms based on that simple truth.Check out this and more Astro News You Can Use details starting today at https://www.karmicevolution.com/astrologically-speaking as we look closer at the astrological influences currently in play, including next week's April 12 Libra Full Moon square to Mars in Cancer! See you later! Namaste…

State officials are voicing concern about delays in federal funding for energy assistance. And Minnesota 6th District Republican Representative Tom Emmer told constituents Wednesday night that Republicans are off to a great start in Washington with their control of Congress and the White House.Emmer, who is number three in GOP House leadership, held a telephone town hall. He defended federal budget and workforce cuts that have prompted protests against the Trump administration.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.After federal firings, officials worry about program that helps many Minnesotans pay for heatSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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Monday “What's Buggin' You” segment for 3-31-25

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Trump signs order outlining plans to make DC 'safe and beautiful' Trump pulls Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be US ambassador to UN amid tight GOP House majority Ari Fleischer on X: "No one is talking about this part of the Signal call, but in many ways it’s the most important revelation. European Navy ships are militarily incapable of defending against Houthi attacks. A rag tag militia built by Iran is stronger than French, British, etc navies. Disgraceful Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show 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 Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, March 28, 2025 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports Elon Musk says he is not cutting Social Secuirity.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump has pulled his nomination of a key ally to be U.N. ambassador.

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has launched a new podcast and is inviting popular conservative figures to appear on it. Our host, Mike Slater, thinks this is a transparent attempt to gear up to run for President in 2028. You'll want to hear how he came to this place mentally and also what he's thinking about President Trump's tariffs policy and why he's the right man for the job!Following the opener, U.S. Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV-02) joins the program to talk about the looming threat of a federal government shutdown and why he and other GOP House of Representatives members are okay with the spending bill that is currently on its way through the U.S. Senate!

The GOP House squeezes through a big, beautiful budget; President Trump achieves a mineral deal with Ukraine; and Trump proposes a new high-achieving immigrant plan. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2146 - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - DailyWire+: Join us for Backstage Live, March 4, at 8:30 PM Eastern—we'll watch President Trump address Congress, then stay tuned for unfiltered, no-BS reactions you won't get anywhere else. Watch at https://dailywire.com Now is the time to join the fight. Watch the hit movies, documentaries, and series reshaping our culture. Go to https://dailywire.com/subscribe today. Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today's Sponsors: PureTalk - Switch to PureTalk and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO Home Title Lock - Get a FREE Title History Report & access to a Personal Title Expert after signup – a $250 Value at https://hometitlelock.com with promo code SHAPIRO250 PreBorn! - Donate today and help save babies from abortion at https://preborn.com/BEN or dial #250 keyword 'BABY' LiveGood Supplements - Save an additional 10% off your first order on TOP of the already lowest prices. Just go to https://LiveGood.com/BEN - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cXUn53 Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QtuibJ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TTirqd Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPyBiB

Ryan recaps the latest in DC headlines, including an internal challenge in the GOP House, as Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz says she won't support Trump's buidget reconciliation bill.

US equities finished higher in Tuesday trading. The focus remains firmly on Washington though nothing incremental on tariffs. GOP House and Senate leadership still at odds about how to advance legislative priorities. DOGE continues to dominate the headlines. Empire manufacturing for February beat with new orders moving higher.

Tonight on The Last Word: Key nominees refuse to say if they'll stand up to Donald Trump. Also, Israel's cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire deal. Plus, billionaires cozy up to Trump ahead of his second term. And Minnesota Democrats sue over GOP House control. Jennifer Rubin, David Graham, Noga Tarnopolsky, Bishop William Barber, and Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman join Ali Velshi.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on House Republicans have been thrown into turmoil after Trump ordered that GOP Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner be fired and MAGA Mike Johnson quickly carried out the order. Uplift Desk: Elevate your workspace and energize your year with Uplift Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/meidas for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Erin Rider and Leah Murray  The incoming president has often touted the many executive orders he plans to sign within hours of taking office. However, House Republican leaders are pushing back, asking him to scale back his plans so they can tackle some of the former administration’s policies through budget reconciliation. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on this potentially looming disagreement. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Leah Murray  Trump, Biden both looking for ways to prevent TikTok ban  In just three days, TikTok will no longer be allowed to operate in the United States. We’re waiting to find out if SCOTUS will interject. But in the meantime, President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden are both seeking possible ways to prevent a TikTok ban, including through executive orders. Would it work, even though Congress passed the bipartisan law?    GOP House leaders ask Pres.-elect Trump to scale back executive order plans  The incoming president has often touted the many executive orders he plans to sign within hours of taking office. However, House Republican leaders are pushing back, asking him to scale back his plans so they can tackle some of the former administration’s policies through budget reconciliation. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on this potentially looming disagreement.    Pres. Biden gives dark, gloomy farewell address  In his 15-minute farewell address to the nation last night, President Joe Biden took a rather dark approach to his messaging, warning the country about a technology industrial complex he called an “oligarchy.” This was his ‘swan song’ -- his final speech after 50 years of public service. Was the messaging right, or should he have taken a lighter approach? Inside Sources digs into it.    On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on offender registry lists  Inside Sources continues previewing legislation ahead of the 2025 Legislative General Session, which begins in five days. State Representative Andrew Stoddard is running a bill that would address some ‘cracks in the system’ relating to the Sex, Kidnapping, and Child Abuse Offender Registry. He joins the program to explain what he’s hoping to do through his legislation.    SLC Mayor Mendenhall releases comprehensive public safety plan  Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has released her plan to improve public safety and tackle homelessness in Utah's capital city. It comes following a "strongly worded" letter last month from state leaders, giving her a deadline to create a plan by January 17th. The Inside Sources hosts discuss some of the key points and share their thoughts on whether the plan sufficiently addresses the letter from the state.    On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on protecting child welfare workers  We’ve discussed the need to protect children from abuse on KSL NewsRadio several times throughout 2024. But one often overlooked part of the conversation deals with child welfare workers – who protects them as they do their job? State Senator Evan Vickers joins Inside Sources to discuss a piece of legislation he’s running that would focus on this.    On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on child labor amendments  Every so often, you might see a news story reporting on a business that gets in trouble for child labor. According to State Representative Melissa Garff Ballard, publicity and a warning are often the only real punishments those businesses get. She joins Inside Sources to outline a new bill she’s working on that would provide stricter punishments and more oversight regarding child employment.   College admissions exams – are they outdated or still relevant?  Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider have both done a lot of schooling throughout their lives. And that schooling has often required admissions exams. There’s new discussion nowadays about ending college admissions exams; Leah and Erin walk through the pros and cons and give their thoughts. 

Guest Ryan Silverstein, Villanova University's McCullin Center for Law, Religion, and Public Policy, joins to discuss potential use of Article V Convention of states to reign in federal government in 2025. Discussion of behind the scenes operations of Congress with GOP majority. Will we see a push to end the Senate filibuster, and what kind of unity could we see in GOP House? California fires are latest example of bad policy and harmful culture purging itself out of society. Discussion of example of failed policies and bad leaders...will we learn our lesson? Media continues to panic of Trump "imperialism" with Canada and Greenland...but is there a smarter alternative motive from Trump to scare world leaders?

GOP House majority leader suggests DEI to blame for New Orleans attack. Blake Lively's alleged texts were exposed in Justin Baldoni's $250 million lawsuit against the NY Times. Kentucky cop beats missing Black veteran with Alzheimer's. Host: Dr. Rashad Richey (@rashad_richey) Co-Host: Maz Jobrani (@MazJobrani) *** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE  ☞  https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYT FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYT TWITTER  ☞       https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYT INSTAGRAM ☞  https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 19, and reports on Elon Musk, GOP House chaos and the political divide within the United States. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon. Blake Zeff and Howard Dean also join.

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GOP House leadership tried to push a bad budget bill down our throats. Elon Musk called it out and Trump and Vance also were against the bill. That helped kill it. But what will happen next?

Wisconsin GOP Rep. Bryan Steil, chairman of the Committee on House Administration, explained a loophole that permits foreigners to spend huge amounts of money to influence American elections. He also gave an update on the investigation into Democrat donation platform ActBlue. Additional interviews with former FBI Agent Steve Gray and Wreaths Across America Executive Director Karen Worcester.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-So much for reining in Pentagon spending, GOP House passes massive NDAA -Israel exploits chaos in Damascus, bombs the hell out of Syria -GOP Senators warm up to Qanon FBI Director nominee -Working Class History: 1951 "Bagel Famine"

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on GOP having the smallest majority in the House almost 100 years and what Dems could do in response. Armra: Receive 15% off your first order when you go to https://tryarmra.com/meidas or enter MEIDAS at checkout! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas  Republicans are filling committee chair seats in the GOP-led House of Representatives, and one group of people is prominently absent: women. Does this matter? Committee chairs between Republicans and Democrats show a stark difference in terms of diversity; why might this be? The Inside Sources hosts discuss some “inside-the-belt" D.C. politics.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he delves into today's most pressing stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: In Washington, D.C., tensions escalate as Donald Trump's legal team leverages the language of Hunter Biden's pardon in the Manhattan hush-money case, while the Supreme Court hears heated arguments over transgender laws in Tennessee. Meanwhile, the Biden administration strikes a last-minute deal with federal employees, locking in remote work agreements that could challenge Trump's plans to reform government operations. On the international front, China bans the export of key rare earth minerals critical to tech and defense, sparking concerns about U.S. supply chains and global power dynamics. And in the ongoing AI revolution, OpenAI teams up with drone maker Anduril Industries to counter the growing threat of enemy drones, with implications for national security. Plus, fascinating updates in artificial intelligence—from weather forecasting breakthroughs to autonomous learning in robotic surgery and even AI bots creating their own personalities and societies in virtual worlds. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

GOP Senators voice reservations about Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick. President Biden continues to face scrutiny over the pardon of his son and GOP House members gear up for tough budget fights, possibly targeting important programs.

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Former Congressman Mickey Edwards (R-OK) joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they break down two bad martinis and a crazy one to kick off the week. They dig into two controversial Trump cabinet picks, a razor-thin GOP House majority, and the State Department's taxpayer-funded therapy sessions after Trump's win.First, they assess Trump's latest cabinet picks, praising Russ Vought for Office of Management and Budget and Dr. Marty Makary for the Food and Drug Administration, while expressing major concerns about Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor due to her anti-Right to Work stance and Scott Bessent for Treasury, given his ties to George Soros.Next, they analyze the very narrow House Republican majority in the coming Congress, with three races still unresolved and three looming GOP vacancies. They explain why this slim margin leaves little room for defections or other unexpected setbacks over the next two years.Finally, they react to reports of the State Department hosting therapy sessions, including a "cry session," for employees struggling to cope with Trump's victory—on the taxpayers' dime. Jim calls for lefties to gain a little perspective on dealing with election results, while Greg suggests clearing out partisan bureaucrats in supposedly neutral roles.Please visit our great sponsors:Omahahttps://omahasteaks.comVisit OmahaSteaks.com and save 50% sitewide plus get an extra $30 off with promo code 3ML and a $30 reward card when you shop early.  Minimum purchase may apply.  

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they break down two bad martinis and a crazy one to kick off the week. They dig into two controversial Trump cabinet picks, a razor-thin GOP House majority, and the State Department’s taxpayer-funded therapy sessions after Trump's win. First, they assess Trump's latest cabinet picks, praising […]

Today's Headlines: Trump's transition team has announced key cabinet picks, including Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid, Howard Lutnick for Commerce, and former reality TV star Sean Duffy for Transportation. Dr. Oz plans to cut Medicaid budgets, Lutnick will oversee tariff policies, and Duffy would manage Elon Musk's federally contracted companies. Meanwhile, Trump is aggressively pushing Matt Gaetz for attorney general despite renewed scrutiny over allegations involving a minor and leaked depositions. In Congress, House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are targeting trans rights with a bathroom resolution aimed at newly elected Representative Sarah McBride. On a brighter note, homicides have dropped by up to 40% in major U.S. cities this year, signaling significant progress in public safety. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services  AP News: Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary CNN: Trump picks former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as next Transportation secretary  The Guardian: Trump reportedly doubts senators will back Matt Gaetz but still lobbies hard  The Bulwark: Donald Trump Is Dead Serious About Getting Matt Gaetz to DOJ  NY Times: Hacker Is Said to Have Gained Access to File With Damaging Testimony About Gaetz  WA Post: N.Y. prosecutors appear open to years-long delay in Trump hush money case  AP News: House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member Axios: Big cities' homicide rates keep falling, data show  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans could have three vacancies in the House carry over into the next congress and still maintain the majority with 218 seats.

Republicans retain control of the US House, An alleged suicide bomber targets Brazil's Supreme Court, French prosecutor seek to jail National Rally's Marine Le Pen, Donald Trump adds Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard to his cabinet, Ukraine's EU allies reportedly discuss the prospect of negotiations, Israel's finance minister calls for the annexation of the West Bank, Trump's transition team drafts an order to assess and dismiss generals, Global diabetes cases are found to have quadrupled in the last 30 years, OpenAI prepares to launch its AI agent, and the world's largest coral is discovered near the Solomon Islands. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump picks a Fox host to serve as defense secretary. Also, Trump allies push for Rick Scott as the Senate GOP leader. Plus, Senate Democrats race to confirm judges before the next Trump administration. And a former NASA official flips a GOP House seat in California. E.J. Dionne, Stuart Stevens, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Rep.-elect George Whitesides join Lawrence O'Donnell.

The last Democrat serving in a northwest Iowa county was replaced by a Republican. The University of Northern Iowa football coach reflects on his time at the school. And Iowa's second congressional district representative is not interested in a GOP House leadership role.

On this Heard Tell host Andrew Donaldson talks the aftermath of the 2024 election and talks the coalition that won it for the GOP and what Democrats need to do to rebuild theirs, looking ahead to how Trump administartion 2.0 success runs through a slim GOP House of Represenatives that hasn't shown itself to be particularly effective, and how the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential races are already underway.All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.--------------------Heard Tell SubStack Free to subscribe, comes right to your inboxhttps://heardtell.substack.com/Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease follow @HeardTellShow like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is a different type of episode this week as I have borrowed the audio from a panel I was part of last Thursday (10/24/24) to discuss the upcoming 2024 elections. This panel is hosted by the government affairs firm Husch Blackwell Strategies, and the video link can be accessed here. Moderating the discussion is Husch Blackwell CEO Andy Blunt and I'm also joined by election analyst Jim Ellis - whose background includes working for the GOP House leadership and, for decades, has been an analyst and advisor to corporations and trade associations.The discussion was recorded last Thursday and covers a lot of ground...the current state of the presidential race, the different electoral college paths available to both candidates, what can be gleaned from the early vote, what to expect in the House and Senate races, recent polling trends, late-breaking surprise races, the prediction markets, and much more.

The best biscuits and gravy are in Duluth; passings of Kris Kristofferson and John Ashton; MAGA is weird; crime blotter; Minnesota’s controversial onside kick call on Saturday; lack of Trump signs in MN this cycle; feuding between state GOP House rep and local police chief; Matt wants to know what the DFL is spending its…

Caleb Smith may be the only political operative who's worked for three consecutive US House Speakers. During over a decade on Capitol Hill, he worked with Speakers Boehner, Ryan, and McCarthy. In this conversation, Caleb talks his path to politics from managing a legislative race in small-town Kentucky to working in some of the most prime real estate at the US Capitol building. He goes in-depth on his time on the Hill - being in the early wave of digital political staffers, joining Speaker Boehner's staff, strengths and weaknesses of the last 3 GOP Speakers, witnessing the rise of Trump from within the walls of the GOP establishment, starting Drive Public Affairs, and much more from a participant in some of the most important political moments of the 21st Century.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in Paducah, KY at an important crossroads of American politics...Why a young Caleb trekked to DC to attend the memorial for Ronald Reagan...The skill set Caleb picked up managing a motorcycle shop between campaign gigs...Caleb spends a year working for prominent pollster & focus group maven Frank Luntz...Caleb manages a winning hometown Kentucky legislative race, the lone D to R legislative flip of the cycle...Caleb comes to the Hill as a "new media director" among the digital political revolution...Caleb's first impressions of working for Speaker John Boehner...Caleb's "GOP House Conference 101" of how House Republicans operate...The GOP member Caleb describes as a "snake in the grass" (it's not Matt Gaetz)...What sold John Boehner on embracing digital politics..John Boehner meets the pope...Caleb's memories of the chaos during the Boehner to Ryan Speaker transition and why Caleb stuck it out with Ryan...The "really unpleasant" first interaction Caleb had with Paul Ryan...Caleb on the unique skill-set that made Paul Ryan an effective House leader...Being a fly on the wall of the House GOP leadership during the 2015-2016 rise of Donald Trump...Paul Ryan's immediate Election Night reaction upon Trump's surprise victory...Inside the development of the 2017 "Trump Tax Cut" bill...Paul Ryan's reaction when John McCain scuttled Obamacare Repeal...Caleb's insights into the Donald Trump and Paul Ryan working relationship...Why Ryan steps down as Speaker and why Caleb stayed with new House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy...Caleb on McCarthy's habit of being a "risk taker"...Inside the toppling of Speaker McCarthy...Could Patrick McHenry have won the Speaker's Gavel...Caleb on one of Speaker Pelosi's strongest qualities...The controversial high-profile House member Caleb believes will be a future GOP Leader...Junior members Caleb finds especially impressive...Caleb on the fundamental difference between House Republicans and House Democrats...Why Caleb started Drive Public Affairs a few months ago...AND the American Conservative Union, American University, antiquated radio addresses, Sharron Angle, The Better Way Agenda, Stephanie Bice, Kevin Brady, Tim Burchett, George HW Bush, George W. Bush, CPAC, Dave Camp, Joe Cannon, Eric Cantor, The Capitol Rotunda, Centre College, Jason Chaffetz, Michael Cloud, country clubs vs. truck stops, cults of personality, Howard Dean, debating at Oxford, dial tests, Domino's Pizza, fall guys, famous smokers, fiscal cliffs, The Freedom Caucus, Matt Gaetz, Barry Goldwater, Jeb Hensarling, French Hill, Erin Houchin, Jack Kemp, Sue Lowden, Nancy Mace, John McCain, Mark Meadows, Steve Mnuchin, mopeds, Jack Nicklaus, normalizing ideas,  Ralph Norman, Rand Paul, Harry Reid, Marco Rubio, the SALT deduction, Tim Scott, sloven appearances, The Tonight Show.. & more!

Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention is underway on Wednesday in Chicago, with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to deliver his keynote speech and officially accept his vice presidential nomination. Other speakers include former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming held primary elections on Tuesday. All incumbents in Florida and Wyoming seeking reelection will advance to the general election. In Alaska, GOP House hopefuls vowed not to target each other in the ranked-vote general election race to unseat Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska). Russia's foreign ministry said Ukraine's cross-border incursion into its Kursk region has ended all hopes of peace talks. As Ukrainian forces advance in Kursk, Russian troops are also gaining ground in Ukraine's eastern region. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Michael Popok reports on the MAGA HOUSE up to its old, dirty tricks again, trying to pass a house resolution to encourage the United States Supreme Court and its mega right wing to overturn its own initiative the 34-count New York State criminal conviction of Trump. Head to https://Lumen.me/legalaf and use code: LEGALAF to get 15% off your lumen today! Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID, BLM, and the invasion were not enough to get the GOP on war footing. Will the Trump indictment create a revolution? Sadly, nothing will change. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is engaging in kabuki theater to pretend to be outraged but continues to fund the prosecutions. I offer all the different ways the GOP could fight back on the fiscal year 2025 budget bill, yet Johnson, with the support of Trump himself, will continue funding this. Furthermore, I note how we could have a knock-down, drag-out fight over the border – with states deporting illegal aliens, the GOP House refusing to sign off on the budget bill, and state AGs prosecuting Biden for human trafficking. Instead, we are electing the same Republicans in primaries who will do nothing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Greg Steuebe, of Florida's 17th district is moving forward with 60+ GOP House colleagues to designate 11 Iranian proxies as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.