Podcasts about Homeland security

On CNN's State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins Jake to discuss Democrats' demands to rein in immigration enforcement in exchange for ending a partial government shutdown. Next, White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins Jake to discuss the end of Trump's Minneapolis crackdown, as well as whether the Department of Homeland Security has a credibility issue. Then, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joins Jake to discuss Trump's efforts to interfere with the midterm elections. After, Jake presses Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin over the Trump administration's failed attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers. Finally, Jake gives the last word to three Epstein survivors who were in the room for Attorney General Pam Bondi's controversial hearing on Capitol Hill this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, the Department of Homeland Security is in a shutdown as negotiations over immigration enforcement rules are at a standstill. Two months into the new year, and the government is shut down yet again, this time, only partially, as disputes over President Trump's deportation policy leave lawmakers unable to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Caught in the limbo: TSA agents, the Coast Guard, FEMA employees and thousands of others, some working without pay. We ask Trump's border czar Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries where negotiations stand. Meanwhile, the fallout from the release of Epstein files grows as Attorney General Pam Bondi faces a grilling on Capitol Hill for her department's handling of the investigation. We talk to the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, California Congressman Robert Garcia, about what more he wants to see from the Justice Department as lawmakers get a firsthand look at the unredacted files for the first time. And finally, as world leaders gather at an annual security conference in Munich, we hear about that, and about America's standing in the world, from Republican Senator Thom Tillis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The DHS warning about Kouri Richins isn't just about her case. It's about what we're missing.America's autopsy rate has collapsed to 8.5%, with natural-looking deaths autopsied just 4.3% of the time. Death certificates are wrong roughly a third of the time. The January 2026 Department of Homeland Security bulletin documented seventeen spousal poisoning cases since 2014 with at least eleven deaths — substances like cyanide, antifreeze, fentanyl, and common eye drops all chosen because they mimic natural illness. DHS specifically cited Richins' upcoming trial as part of this accelerating national pattern.This episode examines three convicted spousal poisoners — James Craig, Lana Clayton, and Stacey Castor — who each nearly escaped detection, and connects their cases to the Richins trial and the systemic failures that let poisoners walk free. The system didn't catch any of them. A person did every time.Richins is charged with aggravated murder in the 2022 fentanyl death of her husband Eric in Kamas, Utah. Prosecutors allege she spiked his cocktail with five times the lethal amount after a failed attempt on Valentine's Day two weeks earlier. The alleged motive: her realty company owed at least $1.8 million while Eric's estate was worth roughly $5 million.The defense says publicity has poisoned the jury pool beyond repair. Judge Richard Mrazik disagreed, denying their second venue change motion after prosecutors pointed to 830 potential jurors who hadn't heard of the case or hadn't followed it. What makes this case so well-known isn't media coverage — it's the allegations themselves. A children's book about grief. A six-page jailhouse letter allegedly laying out fabricated testimony. A drug source who now says under oath he never sold fentanyl at all.Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent. Trial begins February 23rd.#KouriRichins #HiddenKillers #SpousalPoisoning #DHSWarning #AutopsyCrisis #JamesCraig #LanaClayton #StaceyCastor #EricRichins #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Guest Larry Behrens, Power the Future, joins to discuss latest announcement from EPA and Trump administration on de-regulations, policy reforms, and energy in the private sector. Discussion of energy demands, energy reserves, and inflation.  Economy starts off strong in the new year with record low inflation and wage growth. Are we seeing the beginning of the "Golden age"?  Government goes back into a partial shutdown over Homeland Security funding. How do we get out of it, and what will funding of ICE look like moving forward?

The Wall Street Journal just published a major exposé detailing chaos, self-promotion, and serious ethical concerns inside the Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem. From the $70 million government jet… to the $200 million ad campaign… to ICE raids staged for cameras… this report raises hard questions about leadership, corruption, and accountability. For years, I've warned that Kristi Noem's immigration strategy wasn't just aggressive — it was performative. Built on demonization. Fueled by publicity. Designed for presidential ambition. Now even conservative insiders appear to be pushing back.

United States is an unprecedented form of self-sabotage or national suicide, where the greatest nation deliberately opened its borders, imported people from regions who refuse to assimilate, contribute, or integrate, and instead seek to destroy and conquer from within. This is not a hostile invasion, but a celebrated parade enabled by the Democrat Party, liberal groups in Europe and elsewhere, and secularists, and who believe in unrestricted openness. Later, the media report on every instance when ICE detains someone who, it later turns out, should not have been detained. There will always be some level of misidentification when dealing with such large numbers of people and chaotic situations. There were no endless news reports on what has happened to people when the border was wide open, and the brutality and inhumanity resulting from that policy. The murdered, raped, and otherwise brutalized American citizens are mostly ignored. The media are so completely in the tank for the Democrats and the left, they're open and blatant about it and don't give a damn. Also, this debt crisis in America predates President Trump – it stems from a massive welfare state which expanded to include illegal aliens, unchecked waste, fraud, and abuse costing hundreds of billions annually, and out-of-control Marxist-socialist policies. Congress is unable to fix this problem because Democrats want to spend even more. Unchecked fiscal irresponsibility risks economic collapse, worthless currency, stagflation, societal dislocation, and violent riots if the system fails. We need to ensure that our republic survives! Lastly, the Democrats in the House voted against funding key components of the Department of Homeland Security, including FEMA, TSA, the Secret Service, and others, while ICE funding continues through 2027. Democrats are pushing demands that would severely hamper ICE's ability to identify, apprehend, detain, and deport illegal aliens, while granting increased protections to them. Democrats will orchestrate a propaganda campaign, with media assistance, to blame Republicans for resulting inconveniences to air travelers and disaster victims when they shut down the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henry Sokolski critiques the chaotic government response to a balloon over El Paso, arguing the incident exposes dangerous coordination flaws in America's homeland security apparatus and interagency communication.

Friday on the News Hour, with the U.S. no longer seen by some as a dependable ally, European nations warn of the urgent need to protect themselves. U.S. citizens detained by immigration officers speak out about their treatment as some lawmakers push to rein in the Department of Homeland Security. Plus, humanitarian conditions worsen in Sudan, where millions are fleeing the devastating civil war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Department of Homeland Security has shut down, and it could have an impact on San Diego families and travelers. SDPD needs your help after they located the suspected car, but not the driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed a popular Pacific Beach bar manager. The Museum of Illusions in Downtown San Diego have added some unique Valentine's Day themed activities to their exhibits.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

Friends,Happy Valentine's Day. Thanks for joining us. Today, Heather and I delve into the extremely un-Valentine-like world of Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and America's ruling class. What do they have in common, and what does this tell us about America? Along the way we examine Pam Bondi's belligerence, Steve Bannon's complicity, and the Trump economy's woes. We'll also look into the real economy — you know, the one that most of us live in — and why so many Americans are feeling pinched and angry (and deserting Trump). And we'll look at the continuing calamity of ICE, Trump's (and Stephen Miller's and Kristi Noem's) war on Latinos, and the shutdown (starting this morning) of the Department of Homeland Security. Please pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and join the conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertreich.substack.com/subscribe

A federal judge orders the Trump Administration to return a Babson College student, who was deported while trying to visit family for Thanksgiving. The Department of Homeland Security is shutting down, for now. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita Cosby navigates a dual-track news cycle dominated by political instability and a high-profile kidnapping investigation. Cosby first critiques the impending partial government shutdown, characterizing the lack of Department of Homeland Security funding as "political theater" by Democrats that threatens the paychecks of essential federal employees. The narrative then shifts to breaking developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, featuring expert testimony on the deployment of tactical units and the discovery of "non-familial DNA" at the crime scene. Through interviews and caller contributions, the program explores theories ranging from organized Chilean crime "clicks" to anonymous Bitcoin ransom demands, illustrating a climate of intense public concern and forensic urgency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's update, we break down the sudden, high-stakes Temporary Flight Restriction slammed over El Paso International Airport—triggered by confirmed Mexican cartel drone incursions into U.S. airspace that forced an immediate ground stop on all commercial, cargo, and general aviation traffic. Officials say DoD and CBP assets neutralized the threat and lifted the TFR within hours, but the incident peeled back the curtain on something far more sinister: Iran's long-cultivated proxy networks across Mexico and Latin America, Hezbollah cells embedded with cartels, and the very real risk of asymmetric strikes launched from south of the border. We also expose the scope of ICE's new $38.3 billion Detention Reengineering Initiative—eight massive new hardened facilities, tens of thousands of new beds, and the steel backbone for the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. No more half-measures. America is taking its country back. An expanded written version of this report can be found in this week's Threat Journal newsletter. You can subscribe for free by visiting www.ThreatJournal.com. A link to this issue will be sent to you immediately via email. AlertsUSA Homepage http://www.AlertsUSA.com – (Homeland Security Alerts for Mobile Devices) AlertsUSA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alertsusa AlertsUSA on Twitter https://twitter.com/alertsusa Threat Journal on Twitter https://twitter.com/threatjournal Threat Journal Homepage https://www.ThreatJournal.com

The U.S. government this weekend is expected to find itself in yet another shutdown. This time, it is only one agency shutting down: the Department of Homeland Security.Michael Gold, a congressional reporter for The New York Times, explains why Democrats are once again picking a fight over funding with President Trump.Guest: Michael Gold, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times, based in Washington.Background reading: Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running.Video: How Democrats are trying to rein in ICE.Photo: Elizabeth Frantz for The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from Melbourne, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan react to Democrats' decision to stand firm on ICE funding and force a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi's epic meltdown in front of the House Judiciary Committee, Megyn Kelly's unhinged response to the Bad Bunny halftime show, and what really happened with the the laser weapon that shut down El Paso airspace. Then, the Australian crowd and American hosts attempt to answer questions from each other's citizenship test.

Federal immigration agents are pulling back from Minnesota after months of aggressive immigration enforcement that led to thousands of arrests, weeks of protests, and the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens. Congress is racing to fund the Department of Homeland Security before a shutdown, with Democrats demanding changes to immigration enforcement and negotiations still stalled. And the Environmental Protection Agency is scrapping the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Eric Westervelt, Jason Breslow, Kara Platoni, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.(0:00) Introduction(01:55) ICE Leaving Minnesota(05:48) DHS Funding Deadline (09:31) EPA Vehicle EmissionsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire at the end of the day Friday, after congressional leaders' negotiations over reforms to immigration enforcement operations stalled. We discuss what a shutdown of the department means in practical terms, plus what we learned when immigration agency leaders testified before Congress this week. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, First Lady Melania Trump calls in to explain how she successfully facilitated the return of Russian and Ukrainian children to their families after they were separated because of the war. She also discusses her new movie – MELANIA, which is in theaters now. Afterward, the Democrats in the House voted against funding key components of the Department of Homeland Security, including FEMA, TSA, the Secret Service, and others, while ICE funding continues through 2027.  Democrats are pushing demands that would severely hamper ICE's ability to identify, apprehend, detain, and deport illegal aliens, while granting increased protections to them. Democrats will orchestrate a propaganda campaign, with media assistance, to blame Republicans for resulting inconveniences to air travelers and disaster victims when they shut down the government. Later, several members of Congress, including Senator Mark Kelly released a video urging military personnel and intelligence community members to defy or turn against the commander-in-chief without justification.  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took action against Kelly arguing that allowing such actions to go unchecked erodes military discipline and standards. But federal judge Richard Leon for issuing a ruling that blocked the Pentagon's attempt to strip Kelly of his rank and pension, calling the decision contemptible, stupid, and an overreach. Leon should retire or leave the bench now.  Finally, Don Hodel calls in to discuss his new book: Called to Serve: My Path to President Reagan's Cabinet and Beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it mean when the Department of Homeland Security and ICE ask big tech -- Facebook, Palantir, etc -- for all of your info? Jess Lewis, a cyberpsychologist breaks it down and breaks our hearts. You can find her on Threads @jesslewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Cannon Baby Mama Speaks,Cardi B vs Homeland Security+ Kandi Wants Todd Out of her guest home

Another partial shutdown appears to be certain after lawmakers failed to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. ABC News reports on how Democrats blocked a potential deal after their demands weren't met. President Trump revoked a landmark scientific finding regarding greenhouse-gas emissions. Marianne Lavelle of Inside Climate News breaks down what to expect next. Allegations of bias were lodged at Olympic ice-dance judges after a team from France edged out an American duo. NBC News’s Rohan Nadkarni explains what’s behind the controversy. Plus, why a judge blocked the Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly, and how snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim just missed out on Olympic history. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

P.M. Edition for Feb. 13. Annual inflation slowed to 2.4% in January, more than economists expected. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses how this is affecting consumers, and what it means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, it's rare to get a granular look at a billionaire's finances. Journal economics reporter Rachel Ensign tells us what she learned about Leon Black's financial life from documents in the Jeffrey Epstein files. And, barring an unlikely last-minute deal, the Department of Homeland Security is expected to shut down overnight. If it lasts, it might mean longer security lines at airports. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World leaders gather for the annual Munich Security Conference as some European leaders warn about the status of the international rules-based order. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the concerns posed by America's traditional allies and the partial government shutdown as Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of money. World Central Kitchen Founder José Andrés sits down with Kristen Welker as his group reaches a major milestone, delivering one million hot meals a day in the Gaza Strip.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congress skips town without funding the Department of Homeland Security, as a partial shutdown nears for the TSA and more, while border czar Tom Homan winds down immigration raids in Minnesota. Plus, does President Trump see his vulnerability, with voters now telling pollsters that Joe Biden did a better job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news to know for Friday, February 13, 2026! We're talking about the unprecedented and controversial immigration enforcement operation coming to an end in Minnesota. And how you could be impacted by a Homeland Security shutdown, expected to kick in at midnight. Also, another key development in the search for Nancy Guthrie — and more fallout from revelations in the Epstein Files. Plus, the most aggressive move by President Trump to roll back climate change regulations, all the happy, sad, and history-making moments from the Winter Olympics, and a senior couple's love story — that's inspiring romantics everywhere ahead of Valentine's Day. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Blueland has a special offer! Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/NEWSWORTHY Visit TrustDirectMail.com to grab your FREE 2026 Direct Mail Lookbook from Gundir — hand-delivered, of course. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch as they wrap up the weekdiscussing the latest elites caught up in the Epstein scandal, the media's curious silence over a record-setting sewage spill into the Potomac River, and Congress leaves town for more than a week without funding the Department of Homeland Security.First, they react to newly reported details about Jeffrey Epstein's connections to former Obama White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, far-leftauthor and commentator Noam Chomsky, and the owner of Lifetouch, one of the nation's largest school photography companies. Jim underscores the breathtaking indifference many elites appeared to show toward Epstein's admitted crimes.Next, they examine what is now being described as the worst wastewater disaster in U.S. history: a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River. Despite the scale and environmental impact, both local and national media outlets have shown strikingly little interest. Jim points out how much the media covers a disaster like this depends almost entirely upon whom they can blame for it.Finally, they fume as a partial government shutdown will begin at midnight because Democrats refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security because of their temper tantrum over ICE. Meanwhile, lawmakers won't even be in town next week.Please visit our great sponsors:Upgrade your sleep with Brooklyn Bedding and get 30% off sitewide at https://BrooklynBedding.com when you use promo code 3ML at checkout.Find your way forward with BetterHelp when you sign up at https://www.BetterHelp.com/3ML to get 10% off your first month.Upgrade your wardrobe with Mizzen & Main — get 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com with promo code 3ML20.New episodes every weekday. 

PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 13 FEBRERO DE 2026 -  90% de las tarifas las pagan los consumidores de USA - NYFed Confirmado el traqueteo en centro de inspección de la secretaria de la Vivienda - Los Datos Reforma contributiva falló por cientos y cientos de por cientos, ó sea, o mediocres o embusteros - El Vocero Bad Bunny, DY, Ricky Martin, Guaynaa, Eladio Carrión, Yadi, Beltrán, entre los beneficiarios de ley 60 - El Vocero A punto de cerrar Homeland Security porque el gobierno federal no llegan a acuerdo para funding - Metro Demandan a DTOP que sacamos premium ahora está en portada de END tras cancelar contrato de inspección - El Nuevo Día Vuelven con que alcaldes ayuden a reparar alumbrado y desganche, desde María dicen, pero no hacen  - El Nuevo Día Derechos al no nacido no hace ningún cambio, pero le da titulares de conservadores - El Nuevo DíaAumentarían el término de fiscales a 16 años - El Nuevo DíaACAA pide 125 para cubrir fourtracks - Primera Hora Open Ai dice que China hace trampa en inteligencia artificial robándole a USA - Bloomberg Empresa de Karaoke destruye mercado de camiones tras crear un Ai super eficiente de logística Jurado encuentra culpable a Jonathan Francisco Pérez Parris de abusar sexualmetne de tres menores de 9-13 años - El Vocero Hoy comienza juicio de Elvia Cabrera - Jay Fonseca PR Incluye auspicio 

Over the past couple of weeks, Senate Republicans have come up with this plan to bring back the talking filibuster, all in an effort to pass the SAVE America Act. On paper, it is clever. Force Democrats to physically hold the floor to block voter ID legislation that polls as an 80-20 issue. Make them read the phone book. Make them look unserious. Put Jon Ossoff and other swing-state Democrats on the record defending a position that is wildly unpopular nationally.I actually think it would be smart politics. It's also never going to happen.The reason is simple: Senate institutionalists. John Thune does not want to be the Republican leader who weakened the filibuster, even in a limited way. The Senate sees itself as the “august deliberative body,” not the truck stop chaos of the House. No one wants on their résumé that they chipped away at the 60-vote threshold. The irony is that nothing in the rules prevents a talking filibuster. It simply fell out of use. But reviving it would still be seen as escalation.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.And escalation is not what senators do to each other lightly. They are there for six years. They share committee rooms and green rooms. They nurse grudges quietly. They do not enjoy public humiliation.So while conservatives may draw up elaborate procedural roadmaps, this one caps out at tradition. And tradition, in the Senate, wins more often than base energy.The Shutdown Nobody WinsMeanwhile, we are entering an actual shutdown this weekend because Senate Democrats blocked a Department of Homeland Security funding bill after the House had already left town. Democrats escalated their demands from a handful of changes to what is effectively a multi-point overhaul. The problem is not moral clarity. The problem is math.When you shut down the government, history suggests you rarely get what you want. Often, you get nothing. The Trump White House already has a blueprint from the last shutdown: keep the pain manageable, move money around where possible, and wait for pressure to build. If that pressure intensifies, especially around TSA delays, FEMA responses, or spring break travel, Democrats will face the same brutal reality every minority party faces during a shutdown.Just like in the fall, they will have to cut a deal.And when they do, their base will not celebrate incremental concessions. They will accuse leadership of caving. The drawdown of ICE activity in Minneapolis, which could have been framed as a win condition, has already been overtaken by new demands.That is the trap. You negotiate past your leverage point because your base expects maximalism. Then you are left explaining why the maximalist outcome was never achievable in the first place.A State of the Union CircusAll of this sets up a February 24th State of the Union that looks increasingly like a circus. Some House Democrats are openly discussing protests, despite Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging restraint.We have seen these moves before. Last year's disruptions did not damage Trump. If anything, they made him look calmer by comparison. When the visuals are heckling and signage next to moments crafted for television, the protest becomes the spectacle, not the message.The deeper issue is control. Neither Mike Johnson nor Hakeem Jeffries appears to have ironclad command over their conferences. The margins are thin. The base pressure is intense. And Trump remains such a polarizing figure that restraint feels like betrayal to some members.So expect noise. Expect moments engineered for viral clips. And expect very little institutional discipline.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:03 - Talking Filibuster DOA00:18:06 - Update00:18:33 - Shutdown00:22:36 - ICE in Minnesota00:25:50 - Democrats SOTU Plans00:28:55 - Interview with Stella Tsantekidou on UK Politics and Epstein01:13:06 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Today is Friday the 13th and the massive Department of Homeland Security is set to shut down at midnight. Jake explains why this shutdown could drag on. Plus, what Rep. Jim Jordan told us on Fly Out Day about DHS, FISA and more. Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we're investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's trying to shut down our enemies. Democrats just shut down the Department of Homeland Security. Bad Bunny was really bad. A major Trump immigration victory. Trump ends Obama's greenhouse gas regulations, and the Democrat attacks on everything from cars to leaf blowers. ICE pulls out of Minneapolis. The cartels are threatening ICE director Todd Lyons? (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/02/12/thanks-to-the-epas-pulling-the-endangerment-rule-the-climate-hoax-house-of-cards-is-finally-fallen-n2199089 https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/fbi-memo-preparing-political-violence-raises-questions-about-double https://justthenews.com/government/congress/house-intelligence-committee-chairman-warns-biolabs-us-might-lead-next-pandemic https://justthenews.com/government/security/biolab-buried-biden-current-fbi-all-ccp-inquiries-dropped-prior-admin-patel https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/fbi-has-substantiated-irregularities-georgia-2020-vote-counts-probing-if https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/fbi-memo-preparing-political-violence-raises-questions-about-double

Howie Kurtz on the Trump Administration moving to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions tied to climate change, Catherine Ruhmer resigning as top attorney at Goldman Sachs over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and the ongoing FBI-led search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(February 13, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. DHS shutdown imminent after Senate democrats block Homeland Security bill. EPA reverses long-standing climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions. California launches civil rights probe into botched evacuations in historically Black Altadena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(February 13, 2026) How a Homeland Security shutdown would affect immigration enforcement, CBP, and TSA. President Trump, EPA’s Zeldin revoke landmark climate change ruling. Los Angeles liable for destroying homeless people’s property, federal judge rules. It’s a grocery store, but selling food isn’t the point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeland Security Department shutdown is all but inevitable, with Congress out of session and no deal in sight to extend funding beyond tonight. Democrats are insisting that immigration enforcement reform be part of any agreement; Government inflation report comes in a bit lower than expected. Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in January from a year ago; President Donald Trump congratulates U.S. special forces at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina for their role in capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month; U.S. and world leaders attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany. Topics include a perceived divide between U.S. and European priorities, the war in Ukraine, and climate change policy. We hear from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Michael Walz, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; an update from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Artemis II, the delayed mission to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in 50 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he's feeling cautious relief following yesterday's announcement by the Trump administration that it's ending the surge of federal immigration agents to Minnesota.And a federal judge is ordering the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that immigration detainees held at the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis have access to lawyers. Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

President Donald Trump today vowed there will be voter ID requirements for the midterm elections, with or without approval from Congress. The president also honored troops at Fort Bragg and touted American military might.Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in federal court in Minnesota to charges tied to a church protest last month. Meanwhile, senators are leaving Washington without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as parts of the department head toward a shutdown.Authorities report they have thousands of leads in the search for "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, after the FBI released descriptions of a 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10 male suspect, and provided details about his backpack as seen in surveillance footage.

President Donald Trump issues a warning to Iran of a “traumatic” fallout if a nuclear deal isn't reached. The president is also repealing Obama-era greenhouse gas rules and wielding American energy as a geopolitical weapon. That's as Energy Secretary Chris Wright negotiates oil revival deals on the ground in Venezuela to sharply reduce the influence of China, Russia, and Iran in the region.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ending its surge in Minnesota. Border czar Tom Homan said county jails are now cooperating with ICE, such as notifying it when an illegal immigrant is being released, and cited the operation's success, with more than 4,000 arrests and over 3,300 missing unaccompanied children found, as well as greater cooperation with state and local officials.Meanwhile, Democratic senators today blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. With the deadline coming up Friday night, a partial government shutdown is again looming.

Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are now calling the man seen on home security video at the 84-year-old's home a suspect. President Trump has overturned a 2009 finding that greenhouse gas emissions are dangerous to human health. Another partial government shutdown seems imminent as lawmakers are unable to reach an agreement over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS's Steve Kathan has these stories and much more in today's World News Roundup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss impact of a looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats block funding; prospects for another defense reconciliation package; House passage of federalized elections and measure to halt Trump's Canada tariffs; what's next after a federal judge blocks the Pentagon's efforts to punish retired US Navy captain and current Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for participating in a video advising troops to not follow illegal orders; a Munich Security Conference where French President Emmanuel Macron make the case for a more globally competitive Europe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will underscore a new era in international relations; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth skipped the NATO defense ministerial where Pentagon policy chief Bridge Colby framed his Washington's vision for the alliance as NATO adopted a new command structure and Arctic strategy; the White House imposes a firm deadline on Ukraine to end the war and hold elections by June or lose all US support; Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi‘s landslide victory; China sentences Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison; Taiwan's Lai Ching Te's warning that if China invades his country, an empowered Beijing will seek other territories it claims; the revelation that Chinese warships sailed 100 kilometers off Australia's coast in December and Japan's arrest a Chinese fishing boat captain for ignoring calls to stop for an inspection; US forces seize another Venezuelan tanker in the Pacific; Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's meeting with Trump as more US forces mass in the Gulf to support a possible Iran attack as Washington and Tehran talks continue; and Israel's efforts to annex the West Bank.

The Department of Homeland Security is headed for a shutdown. Governor Lamont looks to open a loan program for future healthcare workers. Got a broken heart? Maritime Aquarium has a deliciously petty solution. Plus, Valentine's Day is around the corner — and so are online romance scams.

New details are out about the suspect seen in Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. The FBI describes the man as having an average build with a height of 5'9” to 5'10”. The Bureau has also increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. Law enforcement is also asking neighbors within a two-mile radius to check their surveillance cameras for anything out of the ordinary from January 1st to February 2nd.The Department of Homeland Security is facing a funding deadline after Senate Democrats blocked a full-year spending bill. They are demanding major changes to immigration enforcement. The vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance. Republican leaders say reforms were already included. Democrats argue stronger oversight of ICE is necessary.Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is highlighting her department's efforts against drug trafficking. Speaking in San Diego, she showed reporters what she called hundreds of thousands of pounds of lethal drugs that were seized. She said by refusing to fund DHS, Congressional Democrats are weakening national security. House and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes in Immigration enforcement before agreeing to Fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) The Trump administration is working to narrow its broad tariffs on steel and aluminum products that companies find difficult to calculate and the European Union wants reined in as part of its pending trade deal with the US, a person familiar with the matter said. The US Trade Representative’s Office is scrambling to resolve complications spawned last year by the Commerce Department’s efforts to rush out President Trump’s tariff agenda, the person said. The White House has communicated to companies that adjustments are in the works, but details and timing remain unclear. 2) President Trump said his administration has rescinded the “endangerment finding,” a landmark scientific determination that greenhouse gases pose a threat to human health and welfare. The 2009 finding serves as the legal foundation for a variety of environmental rules, including federal climate standards for cars and trucks. Trump said he’s also repealing those vehicle-related standards. The decision to repeal, which has been telegraphed for months, lays the groundwork for unwinding more federal climate regulations, according to environmental and legal experts. Thursday’s announcement, made alongside Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, marks the administration’s most consequential climate rollback, as well as its biggest deregulatory move.3) A Saturday shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is all but inevitable after the Senate failed to advance a funding bill and headed out on a week-long recess without a deal regarding new limits on immigration enforcement. The Senate vote to begin debate on a year-long DHS bill without enforcement changes failed 52 to 47. A Republican attempt to get unanimous consent to pass a stopgap DHS bill also failed. Many department employees will be expected to work without pay during a shutdown. But a prolonged fight risks roiling workers like Transportation Security Administration employees at airports. Those carrying out immigration enforcement activities at Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection will likely be paid even during a longer shutdown by funds allocated under President Trump’s tax bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Department of Homeland Security funding runs out today... after lawmakers failed to find a funding compromise.... and left the government in a partial shutdown.  Joining me live is Dr. Damon Cann... the Political Science department head at Utah State University.

Democrats have a list of demands and reforms they want implemented before continuing to fund the Department of Homeland Security. But DHS doesn't really need their approval to keep going.Guest: Garrett Graff, journalist, historian, author of Doomsday Scenario.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, for her first interview with an American journalist since taking office. The Trump administration announced today it is ending its surge of federal agents to Minnesota as funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to run out. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss negotiations over reforms to ICE and the president's tariff agenda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democrats have a list of demands and reforms they want implemented before continuing to fund the Department of Homeland Security. But DHS doesn't really need their approval to keep going.Guest: Garrett Graff, journalist, historian, author of Doomsday Scenario.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge is coming to an end in Minnesota. Homan told reporters the operation successfully reduced threats to public safety by detaining undocumented immigrants with criminal records. He cited "unprecedented levels of coordination" between state officials and local law enforcement as a key factor in the decision. The conclusion of this controversial surge comes after weeks of protests in Minneapolis and other cities over ICE's tactics, as well as tense congressional negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Jonathan Fahey, an attorney and former acting ICE director, joins us to explain what led to Homan's decision, why he views the operation as a success, and why he believes Democratic demands to reform ICE are impractical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI released door camera footage from the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year-old mother of Today Show host Savanah Guthrie who's been missing for eleven days.President Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Israel's security, as the White House signals possible progress in nuclear talks with Iran. And immigration officials defend enforcement tactics on Capitol Hill while lawmakers remain divided ahead of a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Anna Yukhananov, Emma Bowman, Kate Bartlett, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Simon-Laslo Janssen.Our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.(0:00) Introduction(01:58) Guthrie Door Camera Footage(05:29) Trump & Netanyahu Meet On Iran(09:11) DHS House HearingLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy