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In this conversation, former Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy discusses the current state of the Democratic Party, the challenges faced by President Biden, and the impact of Donald Trump on American politics. He emphasizes the need for authenticity in political leadership and critiques the Democratic Party's approach to candidate selection. McCarthy also reflects on Trump's governance style and the controversies surrounding his administration, advocating for a more strategic and principled approach to politics. McCarthy also discusses various themes including leadership during crises, the transformation of the Republican Party under Trump, ethics in Congress, his personal journey in politics, healthcare and economic policies, America's future challenges, and historical parallels to current events. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of leadership and the need for accountability, while also expressing optimism about America's potential and the significance of its foundational ideas. Takeaways The Democrats are currently lost and need to reevaluate their strategies. Trump has significantly shifted the Republican base, especially among Hispanic voters. Kamala Harris's nomination was a strategic misstep for the Democrats. The outcome of the last election hinged on key states like Pennsylvania. Democrats should stop pre-selecting candidates and allow grassroots movements to emerge. Authenticity is crucial for political leaders to connect with voters. Voters are frustrated with the failure of political parties to solve problems. Trump's approach resonates with those who feel ignored by the political establishment. Boeing's handling of the presidential plane situation reflects larger issues in governance. Political leaders must understand the importance of negotiation and setting the right expectations. The role of leadership is crucial in crisis management. Trump's approach has transformed the Republican Party's identity. Ethics and accountability are vital in political leadership. Personal experiences shape political aspirations and decisions. Healthcare policies must consider work requirements for Medicaid. Economic policies should focus on middle-income benefits. America's identity is rooted in its foundational ideas. Democracy can be messy but is essential for progress. Historical lessons can inform current political strategies. Unanswered aggression can lead to further conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Machalagh Carr is a trusted and discreet counselor with decades of private sector and government experience. She has nimbly navigated the intersection of congressional investigations and oversight, law, geopolitics, international anticorruption measures, and policy, and served as the top staffer in Article I as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.  She is the Founder & CEO of Quell strategies, a boutique consulting firm where she helps client navigate Washington and translates the intricacies of public policy to the business world.  Prior to her role as Chief of Staff, she served as General Counsel for the Speaker and Office of the Republican Leader at the U.S. House of Representatives. Previously, she served as General Counsel & Parliamentarian for the Committee on Ways and Means, where she handled all legal and procedural issues for the Committee. Before that, she was the Oversight Staff Director at the Committee where she led the investigations and oversight of all issues within the Committee's jurisdiction, served as the Director of Oversight and Investigations for the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and as Senior Oversight Counsel at the Committee on Natural Resources. Prior to her public service, Machalagh served in the Office of Global Compliance of an international energy company where she conducted internal anti-corruption investigations, audits, and compliance reviews for the company, including expertise in FCPA, and UK Bribery Act.  She also practiced in the Litigation, White Collar, and Government Investigations Group at Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal LLP (now Dentons).   She currently serves as the Head of Global Policy for Palantir Technologies.  Directly after law school, Machalagh clerked for the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. She taught Trial Practice at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, is a Politics and Public Service Fellow at Georgetown University McCourt School, and lives in Virginia with her husband and three sons.

What is the logic behind Trump's “chaotic” political strategy? Are Europe and America heading for a divorce? What did it feel like to get ousted as the Speaker of the House on a global stage?  Rory and Alastair are joined by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss all this and more.  Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/leading, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer's only available until 7th July 2025 and other T&Cs apply. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics  Twitter: @RestIsPolitics  Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Social Producer: Celine Charles  Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Producer: Nicole Maslen Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today opens with an examination of the hard-court press to make the pardoning of the J6 defendants seem like the worst move in political history. It's not even close to reality, but let's go through it. James O'Keefe once again finds a willing dupe who falls for the age-old “honeypot” scheme to spill the beans on the Deep State. There is a move to thwart Trump, and therefore, the American people. They must all be rooted out and purged from government. And, while they are trying to be cute about it, changing DEI titles and funneling billions in taxpayer dollars is going to be caught and exposed. Even former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was on NBC showing a bit of spine and intestinal fortitude. CNN's Dana Bash seems unable to comprehend “collateral” arrests in sanctuary cities/states. So, Border Czar, Tom Homan, explains it clearly and concisely. Not surprisingly, Bash seems to lack the rudimentary intelligence necessary to understand. President Trump address the WEF today and it was glorious. He informed them we are done with the “Green New Scam,” freedom of speech is back and the U.S. was going to be an economic powerhouse in the world again. A pastor from Detroit weighed-in on the terrible, woke, nonsense the female Bishop waged at Donald Trump. CNN has lost almost half of it's net worth from 2021 to 2023 and announced 200 layoffs today. Congressman Loudermilk (R-GA) just found out his committee would be promoted to Select Committee status, giving them much more power and authority to find out what really happened on January 6, 2021 and the J6 Reality TV Show. Finally, we give props to Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) who said he plans to vote for Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. That guy continues to impress, even if he dresses in hoodies and shorts. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

President Trump is back in the Oval Office and has wasted no time getting right to work.  Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy recaps Trump's inauguration, highlighting the swift pace at which the new administration is working. Meanwhile, former President Biden issued last-minute preemptive pardons for several family members, sparking widespread discussion. Uphill battle: Congress passed a TikTok ban, which the Supreme Court upheld. In response, President Trump signed an executive order delaying the ban, temporarily allowing Americans access to the app. However, the pressure is on to find a long-term solution as the countdown begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy: Democrats mismanagement of California government is costing people their lives and homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full breakdown of where the congressional races stand as the GOP retains control of the Senate. Also, Senator Marco Rubio gives his full reaction to Donald Trump becoming the 47th president of the United States and if he's open to serving in Trump's cabinet. Plus, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy offers his thoughts on the overwhelming victory and next steps.

On this Election Day, Will hosted a special episode live from a diner in the critical battleground state of North Carolina. Will speaks with voters as well as an insane range of guests to cover every topic under the sun to get you up to speed on everything you need to know headed into the historic election. Featuring: Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Co-Hosts of the 'Clay & Buck Show', Clay Travis & Buck Sexton, Co-Host of the 'Ruthless Podcast' John Ashbrook, Host of 'FOX Across America' on FOX News Radio, Jimmy Failla, Barstool Sports Founder, Dave Portnoy, FOX News Digital Political Correspondent Brooke Singman, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar. Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is riding high in the polls as of this podcast's recording, and while everyone knows that polls can be wrong, they can't be that wrong can they? Harris seems to be lagging in almost all the swing states, and her constant messaging that Trump is a fascist just doesn't seem to be hitting home. Even blunders such as having a roast-comic taking a swipe at Puerto Ricans at his rallies doesn't seem to make a dent in Trump's bed of support.For an in-depth, and broadly bipartisan analysis of the last 24 hours, Piers Morgan interviews former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, who interestingly supports Trump but definitively rules out working with him. Then, Piers conducts a debate with political commentator Tim Pool, former Ohio Senate Member Nina Turner and star of DC's Shazam Zachery Levi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/09/2024): 3:05pm- During a chaotic White House press briefing on Monday, reporters grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre over a report that a Parkinson's disease specialist has visited the White House multiple times in recent months. Tuesday's presser didn't go much better. Jean Pierre blamed Biden's poor debate performance on a cold and emphasized it was not the result of a neurological disorder. She went on to explain that the president immediately visited North Carolina, Georgia, New York, and New Jersey—illustrating his strength. So, was he just spreading his germs to potential voters? Despite spending a considerable amount of time attempting to claim President Biden is in perfect health, Jean Pierre was unable to provide a reasonable explanation as to why a Parkinson's doctor has visited the White House so frequently. Is the White House participating in a massive cover-up? 3:25pm- In a new piece documenting White House aides hiding President Joe Biden's diminishing health from the public, the Wall Street Journal writes of one previously undocumented incident: “German officials, aware of Biden's fatigue at night, sought to accommodate the president by planning a June 2022 event with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the early evening. The informal event, a soiree at the Alpine resort Schloss Elmau during the Group of Seven summit, was arranged as a confidential meeting on Ukraine in a relaxed setting. Biden didn't show, surprising the chancellor and his aides, officials said. Instead, Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived and announced that Biden had to go to bed, according to two people who were there.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/joe-biden-age-public-election-campaign-343a47bf?mod=hp_lead_pos7 3:30pm- During Tuesday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre claimed that “if I have said, or misled in something that I have said—or I haven't had the full information, I actually own up to it.” But as Rich notes, she has participated in weeks and weeks of gaslighting—amounting to a cover-up. 3:45pm- At one point during Tuesday's White House press conference, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked: “Say the Pentagon, at some point, picks up an incoming nuke—it's 11pm. Who do you call? The First Lady?” 4:05pm- In his latest opinion article for The Wall Street Journal, former Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission Charlie Spies writes: “If [President Joe] Biden drops out before the Democratic Party formally makes him its nominee, then Federal Election Commission rules dictate that no more than $2,000 of any campaign funds that he raised may be transferred to any other candidate, including [Vice President Kamala] Harris.” You can read the full op-ed here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-has-100-million-reasons-to-stay-in-election-finance-d8a2dfdf?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 4:20pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that if Democrats remove Joe Biden at the top of their ticket it'll be Kamala Harris that takes his place. 4:30pm- Daniel Chaitlin of The Daily Wire reports: “President Joe Biden formally rejected on Monday a bill in Congress that would require individuals to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in elections for federal office. A policy statement from the Biden administration said it ‘strongly opposes' the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) earlier this year and is expected to get a vote in the Republican-led House as early as this week, but did not mention the prospect of a veto.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-formally-opposes-bill-requiring-voters-prove-citizenship?topStoryPosition=3 4:50pm- Who will Donald Trump pick to be his running mate? Doug Burgum? Marco Rubio? J.D. Vance? Plus, why is Matt not invited to the White House Easter Egg Roll? 5:05pm- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar reiterated their support for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign when asked by the press. Notably, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said “she's not here to give advice” to her colleagues and that discussions about Biden's ability to serve as president for another four-years should be made in “private.” 5:15pm- J.D. Tuccille of Reason.com writes that “the New York State government agreed to subsidize news media.” He continues: “With audiences declining for news reports, many very concerned people have called on governments to do something to prop up outlets failing to win enough public support to keep the lights on. That something comes in the form of money unlikely to win back an indifferent public but that stabilizes employment prospects for reporters. The result may be that journalists will cater to state officials rather than woo readers and viewers.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/07/08/if-you-dont-trust-media-now-wait-until-its-government-funded/ 5:35pm- Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy said that it was not uncommon for First Lady Jill Biden to attend meetings with President Joe Biden. 5:40pm- At one point during Tuesday's White House press conference, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked: “Say the Pentagon, at some point, picks up an incoming nuke—it's 11pm. Who do you call? The First Lady?” 5:55pm- A New York Times article suggests that Kamala Harris' team is already looking into potential running mates should Joe Biden step aside, making her the nominee. The Harris team's shortlist includes Governors Josh Shapiro (PA), Andy Beshear (KY), and Roy Cooper (NC). 6:05pm- Things go off the rails quickly in the six o'clock hour: Matt says pizza from Italy is overrated, a man collected every single Wawa sandwich receipt numbered 0 to 999, and Rep. Cori Bush is still crazy. 6:15pm- While appearing on The View, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer confirmed that she would support Kamala Harris were she to become the Democrat party's presidential nominee. 6:20pm- CNN Political Director David Chalian examined polling data post-presidential debate, revealing: “Pre-debate, Donald Trump had a two-point edge in a poll...49% to 47%. That's a pretty close race. You see post-debate Donald Trump has stayed the same. He didn't grow his support with the debate, but Joe Biden took on some water. He is down to 44%. And that's a five-point lead in the poll for Donald Trump…But we are now talking about the light blue states, perhaps Minnesota, Virginia, New Mexico that are leaning Democratic.” He also explained that Trump now has a 10% advantage with independent voters.  6:35pm- First Lady Jill Biden now has her own entrance music…and it's just as terrible as you're imagining. One caller suggests it sounds like something Oompa Loompas would dance to. Hey look! There is Augustus Gloop! 6:40pm- While speaking before the House Financial Services Committee, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen denied that Joe Biden's cabinet members have ever considered invoking the 25th Amendment to replace him.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar reiterated their support for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign when asked by the press. Notably, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said “she's not here to give advice” to her colleagues and that discussions about Biden's ability to serve as president for another four-years should be made in “private.” 5:15pm- J.D. Tuccille of Reason.com writes that “the New York State government agreed to subsidize news media.” He continues: “With audiences declining for news reports, many very concerned people have called on governments to do something to prop up outlets failing to win enough public support to keep the lights on. That something comes in the form of money unlikely to win back an indifferent public but that stabilizes employment prospects for reporters. The result may be that journalists will cater to state officials rather than woo readers and viewers.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/07/08/if-you-dont-trust-media-now-wait-until-its-government-funded/ 5:35pm- Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy said that it was not uncommon for First Lady Jill Biden to attend meetings with President Joe Biden. 5:40pm- At one point during Tuesday's White House press conference, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked: “Say the Pentagon, at some point, picks up an incoming nuke—it's 11pm. Who do you call? The First Lady?” 5:55pm- A New York Times article suggests that Kamala Harris' team is already looking into potential running mates should Joe Biden step aside, making her the nominee. The Harris team's shortlist includes Governors Josh Shapiro (PA), Andy Beshear (KY), and Roy Cooper (NC).

Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers Chairman founded the data-driven not-for-profit USAFacts. He's ready to deliver his economic data to Congress and push for transparency in government. Former Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is out of his seat but not out of politics. The former lawmaker discusses the 2024 race and explains why this time, the election is more about President Biden than it is about former President Trump. Good economic news, from the Labor Department: May's CPI data shows that inflation could be loosening its hold on the US economy. CNBC's Steve Liesman considers the implications for the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy. A flurry of headlines have emerged from the Elon Musk universe, including Musk's dropped lawsuit against OpenAI, hidden likes on X, and personal relationships at SpaceX. Plus, competitive eater Joey Chestnut is between a hot dog and an Impossible hot dog…and fans of Nathan's hot dog eating contest will miss out on the reigning champion this year.  Steve Ballmer - 14:47Kevin McCarthy - 28:21 In this episode:Kevin McCarthy, @SpeakerMcCarthySteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick,@BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

Will They Find Former President Trump Guilty? Plus, Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy Joins Guest Host Sean Duffy Story #1: Sean is joined by FOX News Contributor & Attorney Leo Terrell to break down the latest developments in the Trump criminal trial that is wrapping up in New York. Story #2: Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy weighs in on former President Trump and Republican congressional electoral chances. Story #3: Sean is joined by his co-host on the From The Kitchen Table Podcast, co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend, and co-host in life, his wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy.   Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com   Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show!   Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, The Two Mikes again spoke with Nate Cain, a Republican candidate for a U.S. congressional seat in the northern panhandle district of West Virginia. During his campaign, Mr. Cain has clocked nearly 70,000 miles on his car and says that he has been greeted all across his district with enthusiasm from an electorate that is sick to death of corruption in the state and national political systems. He also noted that that his candidacy has been ignored by much of the state's media, which seems to be under the thump of certain wealthy families, such as that of Mr. Cain's opponent -- a man named Riley Moore --who has been exposed as a former Vice-President of a lobbying group called The Podesta Group, which is headed by Hillary Clinton's lickspittle John Podesta. Moore also was registered as a lobbyist for foreign countries. He also has been a longtime employee on Capitol Hill, working closely with former and now-deposed Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, and has an aunt who is a well-known RINO Republican U.S. Senator from West Virginia. By and large, though, Mr. Cain said that the West Virginia media are ignoring Riley Moore's checkered background, which is an odd resume for a man who is loudly proclaiming that he is a former welder and grassroots conservative Republican. (NB: The Two Mikes should note that we were slicked by Riley Moore when he was the West Virginia treasurer. He was our guest on 4 or 5 occasions posing as a grassroots conservative, but never mentioned his long record of working and cooperating with the swamp known on Capitol Hill.) Mr. Cain also noted that he continues to work hard to inform West Virginians that the large battery-making factory planned for the congressional district in which he is running, may pose a significant environmental threat to the northern part of the state and the rivers therein. Oddly, the team bringing the plant into the state received an environmental waiver from the U.S. Congress before the first brick was laid. This project, moreover, was brought to West Virginia by John Podesta and a group of investors that includes Mark Zuckerburg, George Soros, the Blackrock Company, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos. And, oh yes, Riley Moore voted for a $115million  grant to this project from the West Virginia government.Subscribe to Freedom First Network on Rumble to watch all of our shows LIVE: https://rumble.com/c/freedomfirstnetworkElevate your meals with Freedom First Beef… even if you find yourself in the middle of the apocalypse! Use code TWOMIKES for 15% off and enjoy high-quality beef whenever you crave it – today or tomorrow! https://freedomfirstbeef.comBe ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code TWOMIKES for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/ffn.Protect your financial future with precious metals! Schedule your consultation with Our Gold Guy today and take control of your financial destiny! https://ourgoldguy.comUnleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Freedom First Coffee's Founders Blend. Order now using code TWOMIKES and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://freedomfirstcoffee.com

On Huckabee, Governor Mike Huckabee condemns the students who disrupted Columbia University's campus. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy breaks down the current state of affairs and the rise in antisemitic incidents. Bonnie-Jill Laflin opens up about the sobering realities females face in the sports world and the many obstacles they had to overcome. Don't miss all this and more on Huckabee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A number of prominent national court cases show a trend of adult culpability for youth crime. Renton juvenile crime in the spotlight after repeat offenders were busted for carjacking. // A checking of the texting. // Bryan points out the complexities of war when it comes to civilian casualties. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy says he was ousted from his position in Congress because he didn't stop an ethics complaint about a GOP member sleeping with an underage girl. Trump, on the campaign trail, calls Biden a major 'threat'. 

Today, The Two Mikes spoke with Nate Cain, a true Republican candidate for Congress from West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. The interview turned out to be a humdinger and a bit lengthy, so we are publishing in two parts. Mr. Cain is an Army veteran, and also has been a civilian employee of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the FBI. While working for the FBI, Mr. Cain became one of the most important whistle-blowers we have ever heard of. During his FBI tenure 2017-2018, Nate saw FBI documents that showed that then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, her associates in Obama's regime – at the highest levels, such as two FBI Directors and other senior DOJ officials, and major Clinton donors – had behaved treasonously, and otherwise criminally via money-laundering, “pay-to-play”, and illegal transfers of uranium to Russia. Mr. Cain took the documents to Congressman Devin Nunes and received whistle-blower protection under the law, but the FBI fired him and raided his home, taking his electronic devices and deeply upsetting his wife and children. Giving enormous credence to Mr. Cain's claims about the nature of the information he delivered to Nunes is that fact that he still holds his security clearances, showing that he acted legally and truthfully by getting the documents to Congress, and that the FBI, DOJ, the Clintons and the Obamas knew that and feared if the issue was not buried “it could bring down the whole government.” In his congressional race in West Virginia's 2nd district, Mr. Cain stands as center-right Republican with a Christian perspective on the world, and says he is determined to fight the neo-fascist corporatism that is now abroad in his state and the nation. He has been conducting a grass roots, very localized campaign to get his message out, so far clocking 60,000 miles on the family car in the effort. After he entered the race, members of the Republican caucus in the state's legislature asked him to drop out in favor of his opponent. His opponent is Riley Moore, the nephew of Republican U.S. Senator Moore Capito. Mr. Cain refused and afterward found it nearly impossible to schedule any radio interviews in the state. The refusals from radio programs included the biggest radio voice in the state, one that covers every county in West Virginia. Why, well the Moore family is plenty wealthy and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was quick to endorse Riley Moore immediately as soon as he entered the race. There still seems to be RINO's rampant in West Virginia.  Mr. Cain's opponent, Riley Moore, was West Virginia's treasurer and won applause – including from The Two Mikes, for which we humbly offer this mea culpa for getting slicked – for fighting the attempt of banks to enforce their ESG rules against energy companies in West Virginia. Mr. Cain spent the second half of the program suggesting quite strongly that Mr. Moore may not be the conservative he claims to be. Before returning to West Virginia, Mr. Cain alleged Mr. Moore worked in Washington as a “Registered Foreign Agent” that is he was a lobbyist of the Congress for the interests of foreign organizations and countries like Hong Kong, after its return to China, Somalia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. He also worked with John and Tony Podesta, the later a noted collector of “art” showing children in unusual activities. He also worked with Tony Podesta in Ukraine where he helped Podesta's lobbying activities, but during which he was not registered as a “Foreign Agent”.Most recently, Moore has been associated with John Podesta to bring a large battery project to the northern part of West Virginia. The scoundrels behind this project are Bill Gates and George Soros and they have scrounged $290 million dollars in West Virginia taxpayer money for building facilities and manufacturing the batteries – Riley Moore through a proxy voted for $220 million-dollars of that amount. They also have already persuaded the U.S. Congress give them an exemption from a standing ban on Chinese technology and hardware for use in such projects, and an exemption from the Environmental Protection Agency from a ban meant to keep polluted water from the project being dumped into fresh waters, in this case the Ohio River. Shades of Palestine Ohio. The Gates-Soros team also refused to guarantee that most of the 750 jobs created by the project would go to West Virginians. Doesn't sound like much of a bargain for working or unemployed West Virginians.Instead of take me home West Virginia we say, Take the $290 million back.Subscribe to Freedom First Network on Rumble to watch all of our shows LIVE: https://rumble.com/c/freedomfirstnetwork Elevate your meals with Freedom First Beef… even if you find yourself in the middle of the apocalypse! Use code TWOMIKES for 15% off and enjoy high-quality beef whenever you crave it – today or tomorrow! https://freedomfirstbeef.com Be ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code TWOMIKES for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/ffn. Protect your financial future with precious metals! Schedule your consultation with Our Gold Guy today and take control of your financial destiny!  https://ourgoldguy.com Unleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Freedom First Coffee's Founders Blend. Order now using code TWOMIKES and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://freedomfirstcoffee.com

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal on December 6th, 2023 that he would be leaving Congress. McCarthy describes himself as an optimist, having served 17 years in the same congressional seat representing California's 20th Congressional district from 2007 – 2023. Newt's guest is Kevin McCarthy and they discuss his future projects, the upcoming elections and their new collaboration on a theme bar and restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, we baste the Bidens as they continue to be exposed for the utter criminals that they are. As they prepare to hopefully be "roasted" by the entire country, they for some reason still feel like it's a good idea to continue to blatantly lie to the faces of the American people. Hunter Biden belongs behind bars, and frankly so does his father and President Joe Biden. In other news of the day, somehow a rogue bull ended up on the tracks of New Jersey Transit yesterday, Republicans make their pick to run against Democrat Tom Suozzi for the vacant seat former Congressman George Santos left, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy bids farewell to Congress, and Shohei Ohtani dons the Dodger blue for the first time during his introductory press conference in Los Angeles yesterday. Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Ansbro, Andrew Giuliani, Joe Tacopina and Anthony D'Esposito join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the breaking news of former Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announcing that he will be retiring from congress at the end of his term. Kander and Gupta then report on Trump's Town Hall Tuesday night where he stated to Sean Hannity, “I won't be a dictator, except for day one.” Jason and Ravi then discuss updates in the Senate as Tommy Tuberville finally caves on his military promotion blockade. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54! Find your corner office comfort. Head to https://rhone.com/majority and use code MAJORITY to save 20% off your entire order! Go to http://aeropress.com/majority and be sure to use code MAJORITY at checkout to save 20%! Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/MAJORITY to sign up and you'll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. Double your potential with SuperBeets Heart Chews. Get a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews and a free full-sized bag of turmeric chews valued at $25 by going to http://majority54beets.com. Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down:   Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announces he will leave Congress. The House looks to hold Hunter Biden in contempt Former President Trump holds townhall with Hannity Conservative news websites sue the government over censorship     Relevant Links   Listen […]

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announces he will leave Congress.The House looks to hold Hunter Biden in contemptFormer President Trump holds townhall with HannityConservative news websites sue the government over censorshipRelevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy takes us behind the scenes of his battle to retain the Speakership and what republicans need to do to convince America that another four years of President Biden would be disastrous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy about current global and national issues; the eerie parallels between the current political climate and the 1930s; the similarities between the actions of Putin and Hitler; Democrats' disastrous foreign policy; his achievements as speaker, including welfare reform; his future plans; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizen Bank Park ahead of tonight's Game 6 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The series is best of seven. The Phillies currently lead the series 3-2. You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 Guy Ciarrocchi— Fellow at The Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at Broad + Liberty—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article at Real Clear Pennsylvania, “Time for Suburban Democrats to Prove They're Moderates.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/2023/10/20/time_for_suburban_democrats_to_prove_theyre_moderates_987589.html According to The New York Times, there are nine declared Republican candidates for the vacated House speakership: Representatives Tom Emmer, Austin Scott, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Gary Palmer, Jack Bergman, Mike Johnson, Pete Sessions, and Dan Meuser. While appearing on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy endorsed House majority whip Emmer. You can read more about the declared candidates here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/us/politics/republican-house-speaker-candidates.html Jennifer Stefano— Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest editorial, “Jewish Donors and Allies' Letters to Penn Expose the Moral Rot in American Higher Education.” You can read the article here: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/university-pennsylvania-antisemitism-liberal-arts-education-20231023.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: According to The New York Times, there are nine declared Republican candidates for the vacated House speakership: Representatives Tom Emmer, Austin Scott, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Gary Palmer, Jack Bergman, Mike Johnson, Pete Sessions, and Dan Meuser. While appearing on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy endorsed House majority whip Emmer. You can read more about the declared candidates here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/us/politics/republican-house-speaker-candidates.html House majority whip Tom Emmer is viewed by many as the frontrunner to win the Republican nomination for speaker. However, a decade ago, Emmer was an advocate for implementing a national popular vote—ostensibly eliminating the electoral college. Does this past advocacy disqualify him from the speakership? You can watch Emmer advocate for a national popular vote to determine the presidency in an August 2011 interview with Triad Strategies: https://vimeo.com/28012929 Scott Presler—Executive Director of Early Vote Action—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his goal of making Joe Biden a one term president. Presler is traveling across the country to turnout the Republican vote in the most important swing states across the country: Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. You can learn more about Early Vote Action, and find out where Presler will be appearing in Pennsylvania this month, here: https://earlyvoteaction.com/learn/resources/about-us/ On HBO's Real Time, host Bill Maher slammed woke university students who sided with Hamas following the October 7th terror attack in Israel. Maher argued: “The same students who will tell you that words are violence, and silence is violence, were very supportive when Hamas terrorists went on a rape and murder rampage worthy of the Vikings…If ignorance is a disease, Harvard Yard is the Wuhan wet market.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/23/2023): 3:05pm- In a new editorial, center-left writer Matthew Yglesias argues that retail theft has become professionalized. Though progressive Democrats like Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez argue that shoplifting is done by the needy, Yglesias contends that narrative is inaccurate—with most retail theft being the result of criminals simply seeking an expedient way to attain money. The Washington Post notes that many cities are becoming “pharmacy deserts” with drugstore chains closing in major cities as a result of unchecked thefts. You can read Yglesias's full article here: https://www.slowboring.com/p/taking-retail-theft-seriously. And you can read more about pharmacy deserts here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/22/drugstore-close-pharmacy-deserts/ 3:15pm- While appearing on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, Secretary of State Antony Blinken answered questions about potential Iranian involvement in Israel's fight against Hamas terrorists, explaining: “we expect that there is a likelihood of escalation—escalation by Iran proxies directed at our forces.” 3:30pm- While speaking with Jonathan Karl on ABC News, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned about potential escalation in the Middle East as Iranian-backed proxies begin to involve themselves military—even targeting U.S. forces stationed in the region. 3:45pm- During Monday's White House press briefing, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby was asked how the Biden Administration can guarantee that American aid provided to Gaza won't unintentionally end up in the hands of Hamas. Kirby said he was “not blind to the potential concerns” but did not explain how the administration would guarantee Hamas did not derive financial benefit. 3:50pm- According to investigative reporter Jennie Taer of The Daily Caller, “[f]ederal officials are warning that members of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hezbollah could be crossing through the southern border.” You can read the full report here: https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/22/hamas-hezbollah-southern-border/ 4:00pm- Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizen Bank Park ahead of tonight's Game 6 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The series is best of seven. The Phillies currently lead the series 3-2. You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 4:05pm- Guy Ciarrocchi— Fellow at The Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at Broad + Liberty—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article at Real Clear Pennsylvania, “Time for Suburban Democrats to Prove They're Moderates.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/2023/10/20/time_for_suburban_democrats_to_prove_theyre_moderates_987589.html 4:30pm- According to The New York Times, there are nine declared Republican candidates for the vacated House speakership: Representatives Tom Emmer, Austin Scott, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Gary Palmer, Jack Bergman, Mike Johnson, Pete Sessions, and Dan Meuser. While appearing on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy endorsed House majority whip Emmer. You can read more about the declared candidates here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/us/politics/republican-house-speaker-candidates.html 4:40pm- Jennifer Stefano— Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest editorial, “Jewish Donors and Allies' Letters to Penn Expose the Moral Rot in American Higher Education.” You can read the article here: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/university-pennsylvania-antisemitism-liberal-arts-education-20231023.html 5:05pm- Leaked audio captures Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)—a candidate for Mayor of Houston—berating a staffer in an incredible, profanity filled rant. 5:15pm- During introductions for a press conference touting “Bidenomics,” President Joe Biden accidentally introduced himself to the press instead of allowing a staffer to handle pre-planned introductions. 5:25pm- In an editor's note released on Monday, The New York Times conceded that their reporting on an October 17thexplosion at a hospital in Gaza relied “too heavily on claims made by Hamas.” You can read the editor's note here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/pageoneplus/editors-note-gaza-hospital-coverage.html 5:35pm- In a message posted to the social media platform X, James O'Keefe writes: “A school district in New Jersey has been socially transitioning students behind parent's backs, according to email and video obtained exclusively by OMG. Kingsway Regional School District in Kingsway, New Jersey, has adopted a ‘tiered' policy for classifying students who want to transition without their parent's knowledge. ‘I had one of my students reach out to me about their preferred name for next year. Do we know how we can input their name into Genesis without it being visible by families?' states an email from School counselor Fallon Corcoran to counselor Michael Schiff, referencing Genesis, a student database. A source within the school recorded Fallon stating, ‘I am not calling home...everything we talk about stays between us.' According to emails obtained to OMG, Kingsway Regional has developed a tiered ranking system to classify students. Students in the second tier are allowed to use the gender and name of their choice, and that information is kept from parents. In one email we obtained, a teacher or school counselor writes that they ‘heard from [redacted] student over the summer with questions about sharing her preferred name and pronouns with teachers but does not want her family to be aware.' We reached out to Kingsway Regional Superintendent James Lavender, who said the policy was handed down to the district by the New Jersey department of education.” You can watch the video associated with the message here: https://x.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1714443734157316227?s=20 5:50pm- House majority whip Tom Emmer is viewed by many as the frontrunner to win the Republican nomination for speaker. However, a decade ago, Emmer was an advocate for implementing a national popular vote—ostensibly eliminating the electoral college. Does this past advocacy disqualify him from the speakership? 6:05pm- According to The New York Times, there are nine declared Republican candidates for the vacated House speakership: Representatives Tom Emmer, Austin Scott, Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, Gary Palmer, Jack Bergman, Mike Johnson, Pete Sessions, and Dan Meuser. While appearing on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy endorsed House majority whip Emmer. You can read more about the declared candidates here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/us/politics/republican-house-speaker-candidates.html 6:10pm- House majority whip Tom Emmer is viewed by many as the frontrunner to win the Republican nomination for speaker. However, a decade ago, Emmer was an advocate for implementing a national popular vote—ostensibly eliminating the electoral college. Does this past advocacy disqualify him from the speakership? You can watch Emmer advocate for a national popular vote to determine the presidency in an August 2011 interview with Triad Strategies: https://vimeo.com/28012929 6:30pm- Scott Presler—Executive Director of Early Vote Action—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his goal of making Joe Biden a one term president. Presler is traveling across the country to turnout the Republican vote in the most important swing states across the country: Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. You can learn more about Early Vote Action, and find out where Presler will be appearing in Pennsylvania this month, here: https://earlyvoteaction.com/learn/resources/about-us/ 6:50pm- On HBO's Real Time, host Bill Maher slammed woke university students who sided with Hamas following the October 7th terror attack in Israel. Maher argued: “The same students who will tell you that words are violence, and silence is violence, were very supportive when Hamas terrorists went on a rape and murder rampage worthy of the Vikings…If ignorance is a disease, Harvard Yard is the Wuhan wet market.”

Mia and Gare discuss the removal of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the chaos the Republican Party's inability to replace him has caused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past two weeks have been a historical one for the House of Representatives. Last week, a band of dissident Republicans voted with House Democrats to remove Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, leaving the office vacant. In his stead, a never-before House rule turned to a secret list of temporary successors that identified Congressman Patrick McHenry as the new Speaker Pro Tempore. But what exactly he is able to do in this role—and what it means for Congress's ability to pass much needed legislation—is far from clear.To discuss this new predicament, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Brookings Institution Senior Fellow and Lawfare Senior Editor Molly Reynolds. They talked about the history of the rule behind McHenry's appointment, what authority its authors intended for it to provide, and what it means for Israel, Ukraine, and the pending government shutdown.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Air Date 10/13/2023 Understanding the historical context of the civil war within the GOP as they have just fought their way out of being able to govern at all with an empty Speakership in the house that is grinding congress to a halt. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Shutshow - Today, Explained - Air Date 10-2-23 The US government is open for business at the cost of Ukraine aid. Semafor's Jordan Weissmann explains how we got here. And White House communications director Ben LaBolt explains how the Biden administration is justifying the compromise. Ch. 2: Far-Right Republicans Look to Oust Speaker McCarthy After He Averts Government Shutdown - Democracy Now! - Air Date 10-2-23 “It's a crisis entirely of Kevin McCarthy's own making,” says our guest Sasha Abramsky, the West Coast correspondent for The Nation. Ch. 3: AOC Explains Why Democrats Voted To Remove Kevin McCarthy From Speaker Position - Forbes Breaking News - Air Date 10-6-23 At a virtual town hall, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke about the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the Speaker role, which every Democratic lawmaker in the House voted for. Ch. 4: The House that Newt Built: The Rise of Matt Gaetz Part 1 - UNFTR - Air Date 10-7-23 Max struggles to understand exactly what Matt Gaetz is after, but has his suspicions. Regardless of the right-wing endgame, this week's fiasco was made possible by Newt Gingrich in the 1990s. Ch. 5: Through the Gaetz of Hell - Straight White American Jesus - Air Date 10-6-23 Brad begins with an analytical discussion of political nihilism in order to provide a window into the chaos in Congress created by the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Ch. 6: The House that Newt Built: The Rise of Matt Gaetz Part 2 - UNFTR - Air Date 10-7-23 MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 7: Why Our Politics Are Stuck In 2016 - FiveThirtyEight Politics - Air Date 9-25-23 In this installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, Galen Druke speaks with American politics professor Lynn Vavreck to help make sense of how we got here. Ch. 8: Who Will Replace Kevin McCarthy - The Brian Lehrer Show - Air Date 10-6-23 Since a faction of far-right Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy as speaker, Luke Broadwater, congressional reporter for The New York Times, talks about the candidates vying to replace him. Ch. 9: It's Now Or Never For The GOP Candidates - FiveThirtyEight Politics - Air Date 9-28-23 The crew reacts to the second Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night podcast. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 10: Final comments on what divides the parties from each other and from within MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE:  Description: A caricature of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy standing in front of the seal of the U.S. House of Representatives. Credit: “Kevin McCarthy - Caricature” by DonkeyHotey, Flickr | License: CC By 2.0 DEED | Changes: Cropped   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

This week on Rational Security, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were once again joined by Congress guru Molly Reynolds to discuss the week's big national security news, including:“Master of the House, Doling out the Harm, Ready with a Handshake and a Face Palm.” Over the weekend, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy narrowly avoided a government shutdown. But this week it cost him his speakership, as Democrats joined a bloc of far-right Republicans to vote in favor of a motion to vacate the office. What does this say about the state of the House? And what does it mean for the Biden administration's legislative agenda moving forward?“Serving Life to 20.” As the Supreme Court begins its new term under increased scrutiny for ethical lapses, several members of Congress have once again introduced legislation that would impose 18-year term limits on the Court's members. But would this proposal fix the problem? And is it constitutional?“A Foreign Confluence Operation.” Washington has been in a tizzy this week with scandalizing reports of an Iranian influence operation that purportedly sought to influence U.S. policy through several prominent scholars of Iranian descent—some of whom now serve in the Biden administration or are close to beleaguered Iran Special Envoy Rob O'Malley, whose security clearance is currently suspended. What should we make of this story? For object lessons, Alan gave a shout-out to the most recent incarnation of Dune and its soon-to-be-forthcoming sequel. Quinta urged listeners to check out the book “Your Face Belongs to Us,” the creepy-yet-true story of the growth of facial recognition technology and the rise of the start-up that sold it worldwide. And Scott recommended his favorite seasonal cookbook as we get into the cold weather months: Anna Thomas's “Love Soup.”Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the now-former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the for-now Republican Matt Gaetz; the Supreme Court's new term; and crime in America.   Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Marianna Sotomayor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, and Colby Itkowitz for The Washington Post: “Fight for speakership begins as House reels from McCarthy ouster” David Leonhardt for The New York Times: “America's Political Turmoil” Matt Ford for The New Republic: “The Supreme Court Eyes Its Next Big Power Grab” Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley for The American Presidency Project: “Summary of the Report of the Committee on Administrative Management [the Brownlow Report].” Ian Millhiser for Vox: “The Supreme Court will decide if abusive spouses have a right to own guns” Mark Sherman for AP: “Supreme Court is asked to reject limits on a drug used in the most common method of abortion” Andrew Chung for Reuters: “Supreme Court ethics concerns aren't going away” Ernesto Lopez, Richard Rosenfeld, and Bobby Boxerman for the Council on Criminal Justice: “Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Mid-Year 2023 Update"  Rebecca Crosby, Judd Legum, and Tesnim Zekeria for Popular Information: “Target says it's closing 9 stores due to theft. The crime data tells a different story.” Trisha Ahmed and Jim Salter for AP: “Some small towns in America are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes” Gabe Cohen for CNN: “Doubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage”  John Dickerson for CBS News: “Chronic school absences on the rise in 40 states, study finds” Michael D. Shear for The New York Times: “Bidens' Dog Is No Longer at White House After Latest Biting Incident” Molly Olmstead for Slate: “The Bidens' Dog Keeps Biting People. Why?” Judicial Watch: “Judicial Watch Sues Secret Service for Records of Attacks by Biden German Shepherd ‘Commander'”   Here are this week's chatters:  Emily: North Woods: A Novel by Daniel Mason and “Tiny Beautiful Things” on Hulu John: “Endeavour” on PBS; Daniel Garisto for Scientific American: “This Year's Physics Nobel Awards Scientists for Slicing Reality into Attoseconds”; John Uri for NASA: “65 Years Ago: Sputnik Ushers in the Space Age”; and Charles Fishman for Fast Company: “The birth of the electronic beep, the most ubiquitous sound design in the world” David: Paul M.M. Cooper's Fall of Civilizations Podcast and Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast Listener chatter from Danny O'Malley: “Canary”  For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss President Joe Biden's dog, Commander, his biting of Secret Service personnel, and his recent banishment from the White House.  In the next Gabfest Reads in October, David talks with Kristi Coulter about her book, Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the now-former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the for-now Republican Matt Gaetz; the Supreme Court's new term; and crime in America.   Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Marianna Sotomayor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, and Colby Itkowitz for The Washington Post: “Fight for speakership begins as House reels from McCarthy ouster” David Leonhardt for The New York Times: “America's Political Turmoil” Matt Ford for The New Republic: “The Supreme Court Eyes Its Next Big Power Grab” Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley for The American Presidency Project: “Summary of the Report of the Committee on Administrative Management [the Brownlow Report].” Ian Millhiser for Vox: “The Supreme Court will decide if abusive spouses have a right to own guns” Mark Sherman for AP: “Supreme Court is asked to reject limits on a drug used in the most common method of abortion” Andrew Chung for Reuters: “Supreme Court ethics concerns aren't going away” Ernesto Lopez, Richard Rosenfeld, and Bobby Boxerman for the Council on Criminal Justice: “Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Mid-Year 2023 Update"  Rebecca Crosby, Judd Legum, and Tesnim Zekeria for Popular Information: “Target says it's closing 9 stores due to theft. The crime data tells a different story.” Trisha Ahmed and Jim Salter for AP: “Some small towns in America are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes” Gabe Cohen for CNN: “Doubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage”  John Dickerson for CBS News: “Chronic school absences on the rise in 40 states, study finds” Michael D. Shear for The New York Times: “Bidens' Dog Is No Longer at White House After Latest Biting Incident” Molly Olmstead for Slate: “The Bidens' Dog Keeps Biting People. Why?” Judicial Watch: “Judicial Watch Sues Secret Service for Records of Attacks by Biden German Shepherd ‘Commander'”   Here are this week's chatters:  Emily: North Woods: A Novel by Daniel Mason and “Tiny Beautiful Things” on Hulu John: “Endeavour” on PBS; Daniel Garisto for Scientific American: “This Year's Physics Nobel Awards Scientists for Slicing Reality into Attoseconds”; John Uri for NASA: “65 Years Ago: Sputnik Ushers in the Space Age”; and Charles Fishman for Fast Company: “The birth of the electronic beep, the most ubiquitous sound design in the world” David: Paul M.M. Cooper's Fall of Civilizations Podcast and Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast Listener chatter from Danny O'Malley: “Canary”  For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss President Joe Biden's dog, Commander, his biting of Secret Service personnel, and his recent banishment from the White House.  In the next Gabfest Reads in October, David talks with Kristi Coulter about her book, Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were once again joined by Congress guru Molly Reynolds to discuss the week's big national security news, including:“Master of the House, Doling out the Harm, Ready with a Handshake and a Face Palm.” Over the weekend, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy narrowly avoided a government shutdown. But this week it cost him his speakership, as Democrats joined a bloc of far-right Republicans to vote in favor of a motion to vacate the office. What does this say about the state of the House? And what does it mean for the Biden administration's legislative agenda moving forward?“Serving Life to 20.” As the Supreme Court begins its new term under increased scrutiny for ethical lapses, several members of Congress have once again introduced legislation that would impose 18-year term limits on the Court's members. But would this proposal fix the problem? And is it constitutional?“A Foreign Confluence Operation.” Washington has been in a tizzy this week with scandalizing reports of an Iranian influence operation that purportedly sought to influence U.S. policy through several prominent scholars of Iranian descent—some of whom now serve in the Biden administration or are close to beleaguered Iran Special Envoy Rob O'Malley, whose security clearance is currently suspended. What should we make of this story? For object lessons, Alan gave a shout-out to the most recent incarnation of Dune and its soon-to-be-forthcoming sequel. Quinta urged listeners to check out the book “Your Face Belongs to Us,” the creepy-yet-true story of the growth of facial recognition technology and the rise of the start-up that sold it worldwide. And Scott recommended his favorite seasonal cookbook as we get into the cold weather months: Anna Thomas's “Love Soup.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the beginning of the ex-president's fraud trial in New York, the far-right's attempt to oust Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, California Governor Gavin Newsom's choice to fill late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat, what Attorney General Merrick Garland is saying about political violence as prosecutors attempt to reign in the ex-president's threatening rhetoric, what to expect from the next term in the Supreme Court, and more. Joined by: Russ Beuttner, Claire McCaskill, Andrew Weissmann, David Jolly, Glenn Thrush, Susanne Craig, Charlie Sykes, Mimi Rocah, Gabe Roth, and Kim Atkins Stohr.

Andrew and Liz explain the recent Congressional funding bill, what it means for the country (good things!) & what it means for Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (bad things). What's a motion to vacate? Listen and find out!   Then, of course, the duo return to discuss all the recent developments in the RICO indictment in Fulton County, Georgia, including the plea deal by bail bondsman & former Donald Trump co-defendant Scott Hall. What does it all mean? We tell you!   Notes Trump Fulton County docket https://www.fultonclerk.org/DocumentCenter/Index/142   FC indictment  https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23909542/23sc188947-criminal-indictment.pdf -Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/law -Follow us on Twitter:  @Openargs -Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/openargs/ -For show-related questions, check out the Opening Arguments Wiki, which now has its own Twitter feed!  @oawiki -And finally, remember that you can email us at openarguments@gmail.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/26/2023): 3:05pm- According to reporting from Alex Thompson of Axios, “Democrats, including some in the administration, are terrified that Biden will have a bad fall—with a nightmare scenario of it happening in the weeks before the November 2024 election.” Consequently, Biden has been doing exercises to improve his balance and his team has a “mission” to prevent him from tripping. You can read the full report here: https://www.axios.com/2023/09/26/biden-trip-2024-campaign-sneakers 3:30pm- Philadelphia Municipal Judge Wendy Pew has dismissed all charges against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial who was accused of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop last month. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced he will appeal the decision. You can read more about the story here: https://www.inquirer.com/crime/mark-dial-charges-dismissed-eddie-irizarry-shooting-philadelphia-police-officer-20230926.html 3:45pm- On Tuesday, President Joe Biden visited United Auto Workers (UAW) picket lines in Van Buren Township, Michigan to show support for their strike against automotive manufacturers Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. 4:05pm- While speaking with CNN, Mayor of El Paso Texas Oscar Leeser, a Democrat, said his city was “at a breaking point” as immigrants continue to cross the U.S. Southern border unlawfully. In a separate segment, CNN host Jim Acosta outlandishly claimed that the crisis at border was merely a Republican “talking point” and that there was no proof that the “border is open.” Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy slammed those comments noting that more than 10,000 migrants are crossing the Southern border and entering the United States every day. 4:10pm- According to reports, Target will close nine stores nationally in response to unmitigated thefts in major cities which have cost the retail store an estimated $700 million. 4:15pm- On November 30th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) will debate California Governor Gavin Newsom in a 90-minute broadcast on Fox News. The debate will be moderated by Sean Hannity. 4:20pm- Ryan Mills of National Review writes: “San Francisco leaders are preparing to ramp up efforts to clean up and clear out homeless camps in the city after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals clarified that people who decline shelter should not be classified as ‘involuntarily homeless.'” He continues: “San Francisco mayor London Breed announced Monday that the clarification provides the city with a ‘path forward' to enforce laws against ‘voluntarily homeless individuals.'” You can read Mills' full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/san-francisco-prepares-to-clear-homeless-camps-after-court-clarifies-definition-of-involuntarily-homeless/ 4:40pm- Jerry Connor of the MC-LEF Philadelphia Committee and Tony Boyle, retired Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector and MC-LEF National Committee member, join The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the 2023 Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) Gala on October 28th. Marine Corps Col. Harvey “Barney” Barnum joins the conversation as well—a Medal of Honor recipient who served in Vietnam. There is even a U.S. Navy destroyer that bears his name! You can learn more about the MC-LEF Gala here: https://www.mclefphila.org/events-overview 5:00pm- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have arrived at an agreement on a stopgap spending plan that would avert a government shutdown and fund the government through mid-November. The agreement would include a reported $6 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. In response to the agreement, Sen. J.D. Vance tweeted: “This will certainly lead to a government shutdown. Democrats won't fix our border but will shut down the government unless we fund Ukraine. Disgraceful.” According to reports, Sen. Rand Paul may use Senate procedural tools to challenge the Ukrainian aid package—delaying the bill's arrival in the House of Representatives. Does the bill have any chance to pass in the House? It's likely Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy would need to rely on Democrat votes if he chose to bring the bill to the floor for a vote—which could ultimately result in a Republican-led challenge to his speakership. 5:20pm- In response to a potential government shutdown, President Joe Biden said: "Funding the government is one of the most basic fundamental responsibilities of Congress and if the Republicans in the House don't start doing their job, we should stop electing them." 5:30pm- Rich gains entrance to an elite fishing club—but he doesn't know how to fish. Will this impact his membership? 5:35pm- A listener calls-in to ask Rich to help them book a hotel room at the Grand Hotel in Cape May. 5:40pm- Philadelphia Municipal Judge Wendy Pew has dismissed all charges against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial who was accused of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop last month. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced he will appeal the decision. You can read more about the story here: https://www.inquirer.com/crime/mark-dial-charges-dismissed-eddie-irizarry-shooting-philadelphia-police-officer-20230926.html 6:05pm- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have arrived at an agreement on a stopgap spending plan that would avert a government shutdown and fund the government through mid-November. The agreement would include a reported $6 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. 6:10pm- On X, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) revealed that he has “obtained two bank wires revealing Hunter Biden received payments originating from Beijing in 2019 when Joe Biden was running for President. Joe Biden's Delaware home is listed as the beneficiary address for both money wires from China.” You can read Comer's full statement here: https://twitter.com/RepJamesComer/status/1706777879290290624 6:15pm- On Tuesday, President Joe Biden visited United Auto Workers (UAW) picket lines in Van Buren Township, Michigan to show support for their strike against automotive manufacturers Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. Interestingly, some striking workers are blaming the administration's emphasis on electric vehicle production for reduced company earnings and a loss of jobs. 6:20pm- During a campaign rally in South Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke out about offshore wind development and its link to the sudden surge in whale deaths. Many environmental experts hypothesize that offshore wind development's use of sonar to map the ocean's floor prevents whales from communicating with one another and inhibits accurate navigation. In response to Trump's warning, MSNBC's Morning Joe mocked the former U.S. President and completely dismissed his claims. 6:40pm- Will there be a reboot of “The Office”? Rich wonders what the worst spin-off series of all time is and concludes it must be “Joey” or “Joanie Loves Chachi.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: While speaking with CNN, Mayor of El Paso Texas Oscar Leeser, a Democrat, said his city was “at a breaking point” as immigrants continue to cross the U.S. Southern border unlawfully. In a separate segment, CNN host Jim Acosta outlandishly claimed that the crisis at border was merely a Republican “talking point” and that there was no proof that the “border is open.” Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy slammed those comments noting that more than 10,000 migrants are crossing the Southern border and entering the United States every day. According to reports, Target will close nine stores nationally in response to unmitigated thefts in major cities which have cost the retail store an estimated $700 million. On November 30th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) will debate California Governor Gavin Newsom in a 90-minute broadcast on Fox News. The debate will be moderated by Sean Hannity. Ryan Mills of National Review writes: “San Francisco leaders are preparing to ramp up efforts to clean up and clear out homeless camps in the city after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals clarified that people who decline shelter should not be classified as ‘involuntarily homeless.'” He continues: “San Francisco mayor London Breed announced Monday that the clarification provides the city with a ‘path forward' to enforce laws against ‘voluntarily homeless individuals.'” You can read Mills' full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/san-francisco-prepares-to-clear-homeless-camps-after-court-clarifies-definition-of-involuntarily-homeless/ Jerry Connor of the MC-LEF Philadelphia Committee and Tony Boyle, retired Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector and MC-LEF National Committee member, join The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the 2023 Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) Gala on October 28th. Marine Corps Col. Harvey “Barney” Barnum joins the conversation as well—a Medal of Honor recipient who served in Vietnam. There is even a U.S. Navy destroyer that bears his name! You can learn more about the MC-LEF Gala here: https://www.mclefphila.org/events-overview

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have arrived at an agreement on a stopgap spending plan that would avert a government shutdown and fund the government through mid-November. The agreement would include a reported $6 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. In response to the agreement, Sen. J.D. Vance tweeted: “This will certainly lead to a government shutdown. Democrats won't fix our border but will shut down the government unless we fund Ukraine. Disgraceful.” According to reports, Sen. Rand Paul may use Senate procedural tools to challenge the Ukrainian aid package—delaying the bill's arrival in the House of Representatives. Does the bill have any chance to pass in the House? It's likely Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy would need to rely on Democrat votes if he chose to bring the bill to the floor for a vote—which could ultimately result in a Republican-led challenge to his speakership. In response to a potential government shutdown, President Joe Biden said: "Funding the government is one of the most basic fundamental responsibilities of Congress and if the Republicans in the House don't start doing their job, we should stop electing them." Rich gains entrance to an elite fishing club—but he doesn't know how to fish. Will this impact his membership? A listener calls-in to ask Rich to help them book a hotel room at the Grand Hotel in Cape May. Philadelphia Municipal Judge Wendy Pew has dismissed all charges against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial who was accused of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop last month. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced he will appeal the decision. You can read more about the story here: https://www.inquirer.com/crime/mark-dial-charges-dismissed-eddie-irizarry-shooting-philadelphia-police-officer-20230926.html

This week on Rational Security, with Scott traveling, Quinta and Alan were joined by Lawfare Senior Editor Molly Reynolds to break down the week's big national security news stories, including:“What is Impeachment, Really?” Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has announced an impeachment inquiry against President Biden seemingly with the goal of finding something to impeach him over. Will this do anything to hold back the right flank of McCarthy's caucus from coming for McCarthy's speakership? “The Investigation of the Investigation of Donald Trump.” House Judiciary Committee Chairman and fearless Trump defender Rep. Jim Jordan has fired back against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over the Georgia state indictment of Donald Trump, announcing that he's planning to investigate Willis for engaging in what he terms a politically motivated prosecution. Willis has responded by accusing Jordan of seeking “to obstruct a Georgia criminal proceeding.” What kind of authority, if any, does Congress actually have to conduct this kind of oversight?“Still Musky.” A new biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson has sparked controversy thanks to Isaacson's description of a decision by Musk to turn off Starlink coverage near Crimea to block a Ukrainian maneuver. Isaacson has already walked back his own reporting … but the incident still raises questions about Musk's power on the global stage and his ability as a private actor to shape the course of war.For object lessons, Alan recommended the novel “Song of Achilles.” Molly shared a PBS documentary series about the Troubles called Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, and Quinta shouted out the HBO documentary series Telemarketers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, with Scott traveling, Quinta and Alan were joined by Lawfare Senior Editor Molly Reynolds to break down the week's big national security news stories, including:“What is Impeachment, Really?” Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has announced an impeachment inquiry against President Biden seemingly with the goal of finding something to impeach him over. Will this do anything to hold back the right flank of McCarthy's caucus from coming for McCarthy's speakership? “The Investigation of the Investigation of Donald Trump.” House Judiciary Committee Chairman and fearless Trump defender Rep. Jim Jordan has fired back against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over the Georgia state indictment of Donald Trump, announcing that he's planning to investigate Willis for engaging in what he terms a politically motivated prosecution. Willis has responded by accusing Jordan of seeking “to obstruct a Georgia criminal proceeding.” What kind of authority, if any, does Congress actually have to conduct this kind of oversight?“Still Musky.” A new biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson has sparked controversy thanks to Isaacson's description of a decision by Musk to turn off Starlink coverage near Crimea to block a Ukrainian maneuver. Isaacson has already walked back his own reporting … but the incident still raises questions about Musk's power on the global stage and his ability as a private actor to shape the course of war. For object lessons, Alan recommended the novel “Song of Achilles.” Molly shared a PBS documentary series about the Troubles called Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, and Quinta shouted out the HBO documentary series Telemarketers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: The Department of Justice has charged Hunter Biden—President Joe Biden's son—for lying on a federal form about drug abuse when purchasing a firearm in 2008. C. Ryan Barber and Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal write: “The three-count indictment alleges that Hunter Biden knowingly lied in certifying that he wasn't addicted to drugs when he purchased a Colt Cobra 38SPL in October 2018 and that he possessed the firearm illegally. Prosecutors didn't file tax charges against Hunter Biden on Thursday but could still do so.” Reportedly, Hunter could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. You can read Barber and Gurman's article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/hunter-biden-indicted-on-gun-charges-5d6bdcaf?mod=hp_lead_pos2 While appearing at Hampton University, Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly advocated for the federal government to use its power to force “equal outcomes.” While appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe, The Washington Post's David Ignatius discussed his recent op-ed, “President Biden Should Not Run Again in 2024.” During the conversation, Joe Scarborough conceded that “off-air” every single Democrat admits that Joe Biden is too old to run for reelection. On Truth Social, presidential candidate Donald Trump reacted to news that Hunter Biden had been indicted: “This, the gun charge, is the only crime that Hunter Biden committed that does not implicate Crooked Joe Biden. One down, Eleven to go! The Democrats, with all of their horrible, very unfair, and mostly illegal Witch Hunts, have started a process that is very dangerous for our Country. They have opened the proverbial Pandora's Box, and it is possible that the USA will never be the same again. SO SAD!!!” According to NewsBusters, the major networks—ABC, NBC, and CBS—all criticized Speaker of House Kevin McCarthy's decision to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. While appearing on the “Power at Work” podcast, American Federation of Teacher President Randi Weingarten outlandishly compared school choice and parental rights to segregation. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/14/2023): 3:05pm- The Department of Justice has charged Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, with lying on a federal form about drug abuse when purchasing a firearm in 2008. C. Ryan Barber and Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal write: “The three-count indictment alleges that Hunter Biden knowingly lied in certifying that he wasn't addicted to drugs when he purchased a Colt Cobra 38SPL in October 2018 and that he possessed the firearm illegally. Prosecutors didn't file tax charges against Hunter Biden on Thursday but could still do so.” Reportedly, Hunter could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. You can read Barber and Gurman's article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/hunter-biden-indicted-on-gun-charges-5d6bdcaf?mod=hp_lead_pos2 3:15pm- While visiting Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, President Joe Biden delivered prepared remarks and did not address his son, Hunter, being indicted by the Department of Justice earlier in the day. 3:30pm- Interestingly, Special Counsel David Weiss and the Department of Justice negotiated a plea deal with Hunter Biden several months ago—now, after having that deal scrapped by a judge, Biden could face a quarter-of-a-century in prison. 3:40pm- While appearing on Fox News, George Washington University Law professor Jonathan Turley hypothesized that Hunter Biden's indictment could effectively end President Joe Biden's political career. Turley explained that although President Biden could pardon his son, it would be difficult to stand for reelection afterward. 4:05pm- Will the Department of Justice's decision to indict Hunter Biden effectively put an end to President Joe Biden's political career? 4:10pm- While appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe, The Washington Post's David Ignatius discussed his recent op-ed, “President Biden Should Not Run Again in 2024.” During the conversation, Joe Scarborough conceded that “off-air” every single Democrat admits that Joe Biden is too old to run for reelection. 4:25pm- In July, the House Oversight Committee heard testimony from two Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers who alleged Hunter Biden received special treatment from the Department of Justice while under investigation. Whistleblower Gary Shapley claimed that he has documented conversations indicating U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss did not have final say in prosecutorial decisions, and even attempted to bring charges against Hunter in California and Washington D.C. but was reject—which contradicted Attorney General Merrick Garland's claims. Do the charges against Hunter Biden now provide further evidence that Shapley was telling the truth? 4:45pm- In a post to TikTok, model and actress Emily Ratajkowski said she is willing to go on a date with anyone that agrees to take her to dinner following her recent divorce. 5:05pm- The Department of Justice has charged Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, with lying on a federal form about drug abuse when purchasing a firearm in 2008. C. Ryan Barber and Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal write: “The three-count indictment alleges that Hunter Biden knowingly lied in certifying that he wasn't addicted to drugs when he purchased a Colt Cobra 38SPL in October 2018 and that he possessed the firearm illegally. Prosecutors didn't file tax charges against Hunter Biden on Thursday but could still do so.” Reportedly, Hunter could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. You can read Barber and Gurman's article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/hunter-biden-indicted-on-gun-charges-5d6bdcaf?mod=hp_lead_pos2 5:15pm- While speaking with Anderson Cooper on CNN, Rep. Nancy Pelosi refused to answer if Kamala Harris is President Joe Biden's best running-mate option in 2024. 5:20pm- Do you want a Zeoli Army t-shirt? Well, now you can finally get one! Go to: https://breakingt.com/collections/shop-1210-wpht?rfsn=7511973.6753d1d 5:35pm- The administration of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has actively fought state schools in court over policies which prioritize notifying parents when their children identify as transgender. According to Kirsten Fleming, multiple school districts are now pushing back. She writes: “The district's tactic exploits an embarrassing disclosure made by the state's deputy attorney general during a court case New Jersey has brought against Hanover Township and three other districts. The deputy AG conceded that Hanover Township, Middletown, Manalapan-Englishtown and Marlboro districts had wrongly been told four years ago that the ban on telling parents about transitioning children was ‘mandatory'—when it was only ‘guidance.'” You can read Fleming's article here: https://nypost.com/2023/09/13/new-jersey-schools-new-front-in-war-with-gov-murphy-over-right-to-know-kids-are-trans/ 5:50pm- Listeners weigh-in on the Department of Justice's decision to indict Hunter Biden. How will this impact the 2024 presidential election? 6:05pm- The Department of Justice has charged Hunter Biden—President Joe Biden's son—for lying on a federal form about drug abuse when purchasing a firearm in 2008. C. Ryan Barber and Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal write: “The three-count indictment alleges that Hunter Biden knowingly lied in certifying that he wasn't addicted to drugs when he purchased a Colt Cobra 38SPL in October 2018 and that he possessed the firearm illegally. Prosecutors didn't file tax charges against Hunter Biden on Thursday but could still do so.” Reportedly, Hunter could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. You can read Barber and Gurman's article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/hunter-biden-indicted-on-gun-charges-5d6bdcaf?mod=hp_lead_pos2 6:10pm- While appearing at Hampton University, Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly advocated for the federal government to use its power to force “equal outcomes.” 6:20pm- While appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe, The Washington Post's David Ignatius discussed his recent op-ed, “President Biden Should Not Run Again in 2024.” During the conversation, Joe Scarborough conceded that “off-air” every single Democrat admits that Joe Biden is too old to run for reelection. 6:35pm- On Truth Social, presidential candidate Donald Trump reacted to news that Hunter Biden had been indicted: “This, the gun charge, is the only crime that Hunter Biden committed that does not implicate Crooked Joe Biden. One down, Eleven to go! The Democrats, with all of their horrible, very unfair, and mostly illegal Witch Hunts, have started a process that is very dangerous for our Country. They have opened the proverbial Pandora's Box, and it is possible that the USA will never be the same again. SO SAD!!!” 6:40pm- According to NewsBusters, the major networks—ABC, NBC, and CBS—all criticized Speaker of House Kevin McCarthy's decision to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. 6:45pm- While appearing on the “Power at Work” podcast, American Federation of Teacher President Randi Weingarten outlandishly compared school choice and parental rights to segregation. 

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Wednesday. Is Putin looking for a source of weapons for his war in Ukraine? And floods inundate Libya, where rival factions rule the country.Want more comprehensive 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 Kelsey Snell, Mark Katkov, Michael Sullivan and Peter Granitz. It was produced by Shelby Hawkins, Ziad Buchh and Juile Depenbrock. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the announcement by Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy that Republicans are launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden to please Donald Trump.  Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar per month trial at https://shopify.com/meidas Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Burn the Boats: https://pod.link/1485464343 Majority 54: https://pod.link/1309354521 Political Beatdown: https://pod.link/1669634407 Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://pod.link/1676844320 MAGA Uncovered: https://pod.link/1690214260 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has just announced that an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden is imminent. Mission accomplished? Not so fast. As Charlie explains, this might not be the good news we want. Instead, it could come at a high cost. Charlie explains how the most important political battle of the present is the funding showdown coming on 9/30. If conservatives must choose between that battle and one over impeachment, then the choice is clear, even if the answer is not obvious.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stu Burguiere dives into Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's announcement that he is opening a formal impeachment inquiry into the corruption of Joe Biden and his family. Is this the beginning of the end for Sleepy Joe? Then, CBN's Dan Andros joins to discuss the latest with the Washington Commanders/Redskins name controversy and also Aaron Rodgers' stunted season as a Jet. And the U.S. Open finds yet another idiot gluing himself to something. TODAY'S SPONSORS   BAMBEE Schedule your free conversation today to see how much Bambee can take off your plate. Go to http://www.Bambee.com RIGHT NOW and type in ‘STU' under PODCAST when you sign up   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.RealEstateAgentsITrust.com   BIRCH GOLD GROUP Text STU to 989898 to claim your free infokit on gold today. With an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, THOUSANDS of happy customers, and countless 5-star reviews, Birch Gold is who you can trust to protect your future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, again froze suddenly during a press conference. The 81 year-old's medical incidents have raised concerns about his future in Washington.And funding the war in Ukraine, funding the government, responding to natural disasters, and investigating President Biden are all inter-related dilemmas as Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy walks the high rope that is guiding his caucus through the fall legislative session.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy grew up in a liberal Democratic household. How did he reject those values, and eventually rise to become the highest elected Republican official in the country? Charlie interviews Speaker McCarthy about the values young conservatives need to succeed on campus and life: Grit, determination, and perseverance. McCarthy talks about his personal Republican heroes, sending the media through the five stages of grief on a weekly basis, and how to claw out wins in the face of constant opposition.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.