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Dumb people are easier to control, and democrats are racing to the bottom with new rules in San Francisco high schools to lower standards and make graduating easier. Is this what American exceptionalism looks like? The autopen scandal grows daily with House Oversight now requesting interviews with several former Biden staffers, including Jill Biden's chief of staff who was reportedly considered the REAL person running the country. Where's Joe's doctor?

In the midst of the terrible Trump tax bill moving through Congress, Ralph invites Sarah Anderson who directs the Global Economy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies to discuss the massive tax loopholes huge companies like Amazon get that allow them to pay far less in taxes than ordinary working people. Then, Greg LeRoy from Good Jobs First joins us to discuss how state taxpayers are footing the bill for these massive data centers companies like Google are building all over the country. Plus, Ralph has some choice words for passive unions and responds to listener feedback about our guest last week, Nadav Wieman.Sarah Anderson directs the Global Economy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies and is a co-editor of the IPS website Inequality.org. Her research covers a wide range of international and domestic economic issues, including inequality, CEO pay, taxes, labor, and Wall Street reform.They're (Congress is) planning to give huge new tax giveaways to large corporations like Amazon and wealthy people like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. And partially paying for those tax cuts for the wealthy by slashing programs that mean so much to so many Americans like Medicaid and food assistance.”Sarah AndersonWe're not going to have a healthy, thriving society and economy as long as we have the extreme levels of inequality that we have today.Sarah AndersonDubbed “the leading national watchdog of state and local economic development subsidies,” “an encyclopedia of information regarding subsidies,” “God's witness to corporate welfare,” and “the OG of ensuring that state and local tax policy actually supports good jobs, sustainability, and equity,”* Greg founded Good Jobs First in 1998 upon winning the Public Interest Pioneer Award. He has trained and consulted for state and local governments, associations of public officials, labor-management committees, unions, community groups, tax and budget watchdogs, environmentalists, and smart growth advocates more than 30 years.Public education and public health are the two biggest losers in every state giving away money to data centers right now.Greg Le RoyWe know of no other form of state spending that is so out of control. Therefore, we recommend that states cancel their data center tax exemptions. Such subsidies are absolutely unnecessary for an extremely profitable industry dominated by some of the most valuable corporations on earth such as Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Google.Good Jobs First report: “Cloudy With a Loss of Spending Control”They've (Congress has) known for years that the ordinary worker pays a higher tax rate than these loophole-ridden corporations.Ralph NaderIn my message to Trump, I ask him, "Why is he afraid of Netanyahu? And doesn't he want to come to the rescue of these innocent babies by saying, ‘Mr. Netanyahu, the taxpayers in this country are paying for thousands of trucks stalled at the border of Gaza full of medicine, food, water, electricity, fuel, and other critical necessities? We're going to put a little American flag on each one of these trucks, and don't you dare block them.'”…No answer.Ralph NaderNews 5/23/251. It seems as though the dam in Israeli politics against acknowledging the horrors in Gaza is beginning to break. In an interview with the BBC this week, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that what Israel "is currently doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime. Thousands of innocent Palestinians are being killed.” He went on to say, “the war has no objective and has no chance of achieving anything that could save the lives of the hostages.” These quotes come from the Jerusalem Post. And on May 21st, Haaretz reported that opposition party leader Yair Golan warned that Israel could become a “pariah state, like South Africa once was,” based on its actions in Gaza. Speaking a truth that American politicians appear incapable of articulating, he added, a “sane state does not wage war against civilians, does not kill babies as a hobby, and does not set goals for itself like the expulsion of a population.”2. Confirming this prognosis, the Cradle reports “The Israeli military has admitted that more than 80 percent of the people killed in the attacks on Gaza since Israel breached the ceasefire two months ago are…civilians.” This fact was confirmed by the IDF in response to a request from Hebrew magazine Hamakom, wherein “the military's spokesperson stated that 500 of the 2,780 killed in the Gaza Strip as of Tuesday are ‘terrorists.'” Leaving the remaining 2,280 people killed classified as “not suspected terrorists.” The Cradle compares this ratio, approximately 4.5 civilians killed for every combatant, to the Russia-Ukraine war – a ratio of approximate 2.8 to one. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has “claimed that the ratio is just one civilian killed for each combatant killed.” At the same time, AP reports that while Israel has allowed a minimum of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, under immense international pressure, “none of that aid actually reached Palestinians,” according to the United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric. The renewed offensive coupled with the barring of humanitarian aid has raised the alarm about mass starvation in Gaza.3. Developments on the ground in Gaza have triggered a new wave of international outcry. On May 19th, leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada issued a joint statement, reading in part, “We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel's military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable… The Israeli Government's denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law…We will not stand by while the Netanyahu Government pursues these egregious actions. If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.” The Parliament of Spain meanwhile, “passed a non-binding motion calling on the government to impose an arms embargo on Israel,” per Anadolu Ajansı. This potential ban, supported by all parties except the conservative People's Party and the far-right Vox, would “ban the exports of any material that could strengthen the Israeli military, including helmets, vests, and fuel with potential military use.” Left-wing parties in Spain are now pushing for an emergency session to impose a binding decree to this effect.4. The United States however seems to be moving backwards. Drop Site news reports Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff made a deal with Hamas ensuring that, “the Trump administration would compel Israel to lift the Gaza blockade and allow humanitarian aid to enter the territory…[and] make a public call for an immediate ceasefire,” in exchange for the release of Edan Alexander. Of course, once Alexander was released Trump reneged completely. Basem Naim, a member of Hamas's political bureau, told Drop Site, “He did nothing of this…They didn't violate the deal. They threw it in the trash.” Besides prolonging further the charnel house in Gaza, this duplicity undermines American credibility in the region, particularly with Iran at a time when Trump is seeking a new deal to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.5. Democrats in Congress are inching towards action as well. On May 13th, Senator Peter Welch introduced Senate Resolution 224, calling for “the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.” Along with Welch, 45 Democrats and Independents signed on to this resolution, that is the entire Democratic caucus except for John Fetterman. On May 14th, Rashida Tlaib introduced House Resolution 409, commemorating the Nakba and calling on Congress to “reinstate support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides life-saving humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.” This was cosponsored by AOC and Reps. Carson, Lee, Omar, Pressley, Ramirez, Simon, and Coleman. And, on May 21st, a group of eight senators – Welch, Sanders, Kaine, Merkley, Murray, Van Hollen, Schatz, and Warnock – sent a letter urging Secretary of State Rubio to reopen the investigation into the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu-Akleh, per Prem Thakker. The Biden administration ruled the death “unintentional,” but a new documentary by Zeteo News reveals a “Biden cover-up.”6. More action is occurring on college campuses as well, as students go into graduation season. At NYU, a student named Logan Rozos said in his graduation speech, “As I search my heart today in addressing you all…the only thing that is appropriate to say in this time and to a group this large is a recognition of the atrocities currently happening in Palestine,” per CNN. NYU announced that they are now withholding his diploma. At George Washington University, the Guardian reports student Cecilia Culver said in her graduation speech, “I am ashamed to know my tuition [fee] is being used to fund…genocide…I call upon the class of 2025 to withhold donations and continue advocating for disclosure and divestment.” GWU issued a statement declaring Culver “has been barred from all GW's campuses and sponsored events elsewhere.” The moral clarity of these students is remarkable, given the increasingly harsh measures these schools have taken to silence those who speak up.7. Moving on, several major stories about the failing DOGE initiative have surfaced in recent days. First, Social Security. Listeners may recall that a DOGE engineer said “40% of phone calls made to [the Social Security Administration] to change direct deposit information come from fraudsters.” Yet, a new report by NextGov.com found that since DOGE mandated the SSA install new anti-fraud checks on claims made over the phone, “only two claims out of over 110,000 were found to likely be fraudulent,” or 0.0018%. What the policy has done however, is slow down payments. According to this piece, retirement claim processing is down 25%. Meanwhile, at the VA, DOGE engineer Sahil Lavingia, “found…a machine that largely functions, though it doesn't make decisions as fast as a startup might.” Lavingia added “honestly, it's kind of fine—because the government works. It's not as inefficient as I was expecting, to be honest. I was hoping for more easy wins.” This from Fast Company. Finally, CBS reports, “leaders of the United States Institute for Peace regained control of their offices Wednesday…after they were ejected from their positions by the Trump administration and [DOGE] in March.” This piece explains that On February 19th, President Trump issued Executive Order 14217 declaring USIP "unnecessary" and terminating its leadership, most of its 300 staff members, its entire board, installing a DOGE functionary at the top and transferring ownership of the building to the federal government. This set off a court battle that ended Monday, when U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the takeover was “unlawful” and therefore “null and void.” These DOGE setbacks might help explain Elon Musk's reported retreat from the political spotlight and political spending.8. On May 21st, Congressman Gerry Connolly passed away, following his battle with esophageal cancer. Connolly's death however is just the latest in a disturbing trend – Ken Klippenstein reports, “Connolly joins five other members of Congress who also died in office over the past 13 months…Rep. Raúl Grijalva…Rep. Sylvester Turner…Rep. Bill Pascrell…Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee…[and] Rep. Donald Payne Jr.” All of these representatives were Democrats and their deaths have chipped away at the close margin between Democrats and Republicans in the House – allowing the Republicans to pass Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” by a single vote. Connolly himself prevailed over AOC in a much-publicized intra-party battle for the Ranking Member seat on the House Oversight committee. It speaks volumes that Connolly was only able to hold onto that seat for a few short months before becoming too sick to stay on. This is of course part and parcel with the recent revelations about Biden's declining mental acuity during his presidency and the efforts to oust David Hogg from the DNC for backing primaries against what he calls “asleep-at-the-wheel” Democrats.9. Speaking of “asleep-at-the-wheel” Democrats, Bloomberg Government reports Senator John Fetterman “didn't attend a single committee hearing in 2025 until…May 8, about a week after an explosive New York Magazine story raised questions about his mental health and dedication to his job.” Fetterman, who represents Pennsylvania on the Commerce, Agriculture, and Homeland Security committees skipped the confirmation hearings for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Budget Director Russ Vought, some of the most high-profile and controversial Trump appointments. Fetterman still has yet to attend a single Agriculture committee hearing in 2025.10. Finally, in more Pennsylvania news, the state held its Democratic primaries this week, yielding mixed results. In Pittsburgh, progressives suffered a setback with the ouster of Mayor Ed Gainey – the first Black mayor of the city. Gainey lost to Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, the son of former Mayor Bob O'Connor, the Hill reports. In Philadelphia however, voters approved three ballot measures – including expanding affordable housing and adding more oversight to the prison system – and reelected for a third term progressive reform District Attorney Larry Krasner, per AP. Krasner has long been a target of conservatives in both parties, but has adroitly maneuvered to maintain his position – and dramatically reduced homicide rates in Philly. The Wall Street Journal reports Philadelphia homicides declined by 34% between 2023 and 2024, part of substantial decline in urban homicides nationwide. Kudos to Krasner.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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The National Labor Relations Board's inspector general is conducting an investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency's work at the agency. In April, an IT staffer named Daniel Berulis filed an official whistleblower disclosure with Congress highlighting concerns over DOGE's practices at the NLRB and data that may have been removed from the agency. In response to the disclosure, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, requested an investigation in a letter to Luiz A. Santos, acting inspector general of the Labor Department, and Ruth Blevins, inspector general at the NLRB. Timothy Bearese, an attorney at the NLRB currently serving as its acting director of congressional and public affairs, told FedScoop that the agency has no comment but “can confirm that the OIG is conducting an investigation, as requested by Ranking Member Connolly.” Back In April, Bearese told NPR that the NLRB had not granted DOGE access to agency systems. At that time, he also said that there had been a past investigation based on Berulis' concerns that “determined that no breach of agency systems occurred.” A spokesperson for House Oversight Committee Democrats told FedScoop on Thursday that “there are multiple investigations into Elon Musk's violations of sensitive investigatory information at the NLRB.” House Oversight Democrats are asking a Treasury Department watchdog to open an investigation into DOGE's data and IT modernization dealings at the IRS following reports of an internal “hackathon” at the tax agency that may have involved Palantir. In a letter sent Thursday to Heather Hill, acting head of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, House Oversight ranking member Gerry Connolly, D-Va., cited “deep concern” over reporting in Wired last month that revealed plans for a 30-day sprint where DOGE engineers and a third-party vendor — potentially the data analytics giant Palantir — would create a new application programming interface connected to taxpayer data. That API, Wired reported, would essentially serve as a storage center for all IRS data and enable agency systems to interact with unknown cloud services. Building a “mega API” is likely connected to plans for a “master database” that also pulls in data from the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, according to Wired, part of a Trump administration effort to track and surveil immigrants. “The reported data centralization and integration effort could undermine intentional compartmentalization of IRS systems,” which raises “serious privacy questions,” Connolly wrote. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

National Association of Active and Retired Employees (NARFE) Vice President for Policy and Programs Vice President John Hatton joins Bob to discuss the recent budget attacks on the postal and federal employee community, and effective strategies to protect the benefits. John and Bob talk about the "budget reconciliation process" and legislation the House Oversight and Accountability Committee approved at its April 30 meeting, which advances $50.1 billion in federal benefit cuts. In addition, Bob references the imminent announcement of a new Postmaster General.

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In episode 121, we dive into:* Socialism vs Communism & Socialism vs Democratic Socialism* The Progressive Platform in the U.S.* The media coverage of Bernie Sanders & his messaging* The media coverage of AOC & her messagingSources:* Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and socialism, explained* Socialism - Definition, Origins & Countries* How Did 'Socialism' Become a Dirty Word in America? | History* How Are Socialism and Communism Different? | HISTORY* Socialist vs. Capitalist Political Systems: Ideologies, Operations, and Impact on Society* Understanding the Political Spectrum from Left to Right* Congressional Progressive Caucus – The Progressive Promise* The Free Lance Star - March 5, 1985* The Telegraph – March 4, 1987* The Newburgh-Beacon Evening News - March 7, 1989* The Sunday Telegraph - November 11, 1990* Toledo Blade – February 25, 1999* The Item – February 13, 2001* 14 things Bernie Sanders has said about socialism - POLITICO* Bernie Sanders's speech defining democratic socialism, explained | Vox* Bernie Sanders - Policies* AOC - Policies* How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won the race that shocked the country - City & State New York* Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: "Call me a radical" - YouTube* Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | SXSW 2019 - YouTube* AOC Shoutout to my fellow radicals, who think we shouldn't live under the thumb of $7 minimum wage* AOC vs. GOP: The Long List of Smears and Insults Hurled at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Newsweek* Trump lauds AOC: 'She's got a spark that's pretty amazing'* Gerry Connolly defeats AOC to become top Democrat on Oversight Committee - CBS News* Ocasio-Cortez's future uncertain after House Oversight defeat* One Vote | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez* Rep. Ocasio-Cortez fundraising soars as she blasts TrumpConnect with USS:* Substack* Instagram* TikTokThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Immigration. Deportation. Due process. Border security. Everyone thinks they’re an expert—but few actually are. In this deep-dive conversation, Larry O'Connor sits down with Andrew Arthur, a former immigration judge, House Oversight counsel, and national security law expert, to dismantle the myths and misinformation flooding mainstream media and social platforms. From his time at the DOJ under both Democratic and Republican administrations to his hands-on courtroom experience, Arthur brings unparalleled insight into the legal, historical, and political truth about U.S. immigration policy. Why did immigration enforcement collapse under Obama in 2014? What changed under Trump? Is Biden’s DHS flying in unvetted migrants from hostile nations? And does due process apply the way the media claims it does? SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk was abducted off the streets of her district, Rep. Ayanna Pressley is not mincing words when it comes to the Trump administration: “These are the actions of a dictator.”  Last week, Rep. Pressley traveled to Louisiana with a Congressional delegation to visit Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil in the ICE detention facilities where they're being held. Now, she's speaking out about what she witnessed firsthand. Guest: Ayanna Pressley, US representative for Massachusetts' 7th district and member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your  other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk was abducted off the streets of her district, Rep. Ayanna Pressley is not mincing words when it comes to the Trump administration: “These are the actions of a dictator.”  Last week, Rep. Pressley traveled to Louisiana with a Congressional delegation to visit Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil in the ICE detention facilities where they're being held. Now, she's speaking out about what she witnessed firsthand. Guest: Ayanna Pressley, US representative for Massachusetts' 7th district and member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your  other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk was abducted off the streets of her district, Rep. Ayanna Pressley is not mincing words when it comes to the Trump administration: “These are the actions of a dictator.”  Last week, Rep. Pressley traveled to Louisiana with a Congressional delegation to visit Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil in the ICE detention facilities where they're being held. Now, she's speaking out about what she witnessed firsthand. Guest: Ayanna Pressley, US representative for Massachusetts' 7th district and member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your  other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: Massive blackouts hit Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany, disrupting airports, hospitals, and transport, with no clear cause yet identified. Meanwhile, tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following a deadly attack in Kashmir. The conclave to pick Pope Francis's successor is set to begin May 7. In Canada, elections took place amid website outages and a campaign shaken by Trump's threats to annex the country. Back in the U.S., Trump marks 100 days in office with executive orders targeting sanctuary cities, expanding legal protections for police, and enforcing English proficiency for truck drivers. His administration also launched a civil rights investigation into the Harvard Law Review over alleged racial bias. A Senate investigation revealed Elon Musk's businesses could avoid over $2 billion in legal liabilities thanks to influence over federal agencies. Finally, Representative Gerry Connolly announced he'll step down due to a cancer recurrence, opening the door for AOC and others to vie for House Oversight leadership. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Cause still unclear after massive power outages in Spain, Portugal, France hinder travel Reuters: Exclusive: Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent Catholic News Agency: May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election  AP News: https://apnews.com/live/canada-election-updates-results  WA Post: Trump administration focuses on immigration record ahead of 100-day mark NY Times: Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Addressing Immigration and Policing  Axios: Trump admin launches race-based discrimination probe into Harvard Law Review Document Cloud: Minority Staff Memorandum Elon Musk Conflicts  Axios: Gerry Connolly stepping down as top Democrat on Oversight Committee Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Oversight drops bombshell news that it has whistleblower proof that Biden's White House directly assisted Jack Smith's J6 probe into Trump that led to his "election interference" indictment.... and secretly obtained Trump's cell phone. The Supreme Court gives Trump another win and DOGE uncovers billions of dollars (and Medicaid assistance) going to millions of illegals who, yes, have voted in our elections.

Before diving into tariff turmoil and Senate map math, The Gist features the first part of an in-depth conversation with Devon Archer—former Hunter Biden business associate, House Oversight witness, and recipient of a Trump pardon. Archer discusses Burisma, the fallout with the Bidens, and how his legal saga became a political flashpoint. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bipartisan group of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members reintroduced a bill Thursday that aims to overhaul federal software purchasing for better efficiency and reduced costs. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act would make agencies conduct “comprehensive” software inventories and undergo independent assessments of management practices and contracts.The legislation, which is backed by several leading software trade groups, would also require agency chief information officers to create a plan to adopt enterprise licensing agreements in order to improve costs and negotiating power against vendors. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget would have to publish a governmentwide strategy for software modernization based on audits and plans. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who introduced the bill with Reps. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., April McClain Delaney, D-Md., and Pat Fallon, R-Texas, said in a statement that the government spends money on software that “it doesn't need, doesn't use or already has.” The Trump administration's council of federal CIOs has so far been much like a carousel at some agencies, with officials who frequently associated with DOGE coming in and out of the top tech role. The Social Security Administraiton is the latest such agency to trade out one DOGE staffer for another. The Social Security Administration has tapped a DOGE associate named Scott Coulter as its new chief information officer, replacing another member of the Elon Musk-led group who spent a little more than a month in the role. Coulter, a Harvard graduate with a background in investment management, was added to SSA's org chart this week as CIO. Mike Russo, who started as the agency's top IT official Feb. 3, according to an SSA spokesperson, is now listed as senior advisor to the commissioner. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is considering a ways to cut federal benefits and save tens of billions of dollars over the years. Certified financial planner Thiago Glieger joins me with what he's concerned about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is considering a ways to cut federal benefits and save tens of billions of dollars over the years. Certified financial planner Thiago Glieger joins me with what he's concerned about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today's arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of being a leader of MS-13. Also, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits the Salvadoran prison where deported alleged Venezuelan gang members are being held to tape a video message discouraging illegal border crossing into the U.S. They also talk about next Tuesday's special election in Florida's sixth district to fill the seat vacated by Mike Walz, President Trump's national security advisor. Plus, PBS President Paula Kerger and NPR President Katherine Maher testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about continuing the $535 million annual federal contribution to public broadcasting. Next, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann interviews Senator Jeffery Merkley (D-OR) about the use of facial recognition scanning and biometric data gathering by the TSA at U.S. airports, which he contends is creating “an unchecked national surveillance system.” Then finally, Carl Cannon talks to Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz about the Trump Administrations' decision to withdraw cancellation of Radio Free Europe and the role of public diplomacy in shaping U.S. foreign policy.

The federal government will shift from paper-based payments to electronic methods, part of what the White House said in a Tuesday executive order is an attempt to cut costs and reduce fraud. President Donald Trump's EO on “modernizing payments to and from America's bank account” requires the Treasury Department to phase out paper check disbursements and receipts by Sept. 30. That includes intergovernmental payments, benefits payments, vendor payments and tax refunds. Federal agencies will be expected to transition to electronic funds transfer (EFT) methods, including direct deposit, prepaid card accounts and other digital options. “The continued use of paper-based payments by the Federal Government, including checks and money orders, flowing into and out of the United States General Fund, which might be thought of as America's bank account, imposes unnecessary costs; delays; and risks of fraud, lost payments, theft, and inefficiencies,” the order states. A Republican-backed bill to reorganize the federal government and grant the executive branch more power passed out of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday, while a Democratic effort to protect sensitive data was blocked. The Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 (H.R. 1295) from Chairman James Comer, R-Ky. seeks to give the president reorganizational authorities that would include the ability to amend rules, regulations and requirements to decrease cost and eliminate operations that do not serve the public. Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, offered an amendment that would have required the president's reorganization plan to include a list of executive databases that “contain personal and private information of American citizens that DOGE has accessed” and prohibit employees of the Elon Musk-led group and its partners from accessing this information. The amendment was struck down in a vote. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

(The Center Square) – Four sanctuary city mayors who spent millions of state and federal taxpayer dollars to accommodate illegal immigrants denied that blocking federal agents from deporting criminal migrants violated federal law at a committee hearing Wednesday. Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform committee grilled Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a hearing Wednesday. The mayors defended restrictions they approved that prevented local authorities from cooperating with detainer and deportation requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials for illegal immigrants that committed crimes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_9014c7d6-f9e5-11ef-a88b-8bea5954dcc1.html

BLM Brandon before the House Oversight Committee...welcoming ordinance makes city safer 12:39- Rep. Jim Comer questions BLM Brandon: will you respect ICE detainers? 22:14- US Congressman from Texas’ 26th Congressional District and member of the House Oversight Committee, Brandon Gill: our children's national inheritance is being plundered by idiot politicians like your Chicago mayor You can follow Congressman Gill on X @realBrandonGill 31:06- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to illegal immigrants: you belong in Boston 53:45- DOGE & SCOTUS 1:09:18- Former US Senior Diplomat, Gregory Slayton, believes US/Ukraine relations can be healed and President Trump is prepared to broker a peaceful end to the war For more on the history of Ukraine and a “compelling argument for why the US must stand by it’s ally”, check out Gregory’s book Portraits of Ukraine: A Nation at War 1:24:23- Yadira Perez 1:44:03- Professor of Management at Drexel University, Stanley K. Ridgley, dives into the big DEI con in his new book DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education 2:04:47- Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, offers some of the questions that should've been asked at yesterday's House Oversight hearing Follow Simon on X @WatchfulWaiter1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal judge has rejected New York City's request to force FEMA to immediately restore more than $80 million in migrant shelter funds. The city sued after the Trump administration pulled back the grant, citing gang activity at a shelter. The case will move forward, but for now, the funds remain withheld. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers went after Mayor Adams during a House Oversight hearing on sanctuary cities. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned whether the Justice Department's decision to drop Adams' corruption charges was part of a quid pro quo with the White House. Also, New York City's Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez says the protected bike lane on 6th Avenue in Manhattan is now complete, extending four miles through Midtown.

Republicans leading the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee say they're holding the mayors of Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver “publicly accountable” for the way they handle immigration enforcement.

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Conservative Congressman Andy Biggs represent the 5th Congressional District in Arizona. He currently serves on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.

For the week of March 3, 2025, host Dawn Vaughan talks to politics team colleagues Avi Bajpai and Kyle Ingram about the latest news from the North Carolina General Assembly and what to expect this week. The House Oversight Committee has started a series of hearings about state agencies, particularly the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles and agencies using any diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs or practices. House Oversight is taking a detailed look at efficiency in agencies, something that has been tied in these discussions to the Trump administration's new Department of Government Efficiency. Stay tuned to the end for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Avi Bajpai, Kyle Ingram Executive Producer: Laura Brache Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Tuesday to Friday and Sunday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(The Center Square) – While expert witnesses gave divided views on the shuttering of the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), lawmakers sparred Wednesday during a  House Oversight subcommittee hearing over the alleged corruption within the independent agency. Democrats on the Subcommittee on Delivery on Government Efficiency argued that the closing of USAID's operations by the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has politicized and jeopardized vital humanitarian work globally. Republicans, on the other hand, insisted that politicization is already endemic within USAID and necessitates either drastic reforms or abolishing the agency entirely and placing foreign aid under the purview of the State department.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_7b0e95e2-f481-11ef-8f4f-cb0e8b093366.html

All Hell Breaks Loose When Maxwell Frost Insults Trump And Musk During House Oversight Hearing

This week, The GovNavigators welcomes one of our favorite guests, Kelly Morrison, Senior Vice President at HumanTouch. With a distinguished 16-year tenure in the federal government she shares insights from her federal service and explores how data management and modernization can drive efficiency within DOGE's mission. Show NotesPresidential Actions:  Radical Transparency about Wasteful Spending Ensuring Accountability for all Agencies Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy Ensuring Lawful Governance-DOGE Initiative OPM Memos: Amendment to Temporary Transitional Senior Executive Service Appointment Authorities Events on the GovNavigators' RadarFebruary 25: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Hearing on GAO's High-Risk List. March 12 : ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update March 19: ACT-IAC's Emerging Tech Demo Day

 House Oversight learns $241 MILLION of our dollars were used to fund transgender surgeries on animals, and that Dr. Doom authorized 95% of the experiments. Listen to the head of the White Coat Waste Project drop the disgusting receipts. Conservatives from eastern Oregon are one significant step closer to joining Idaho. The US Army is accused of taking more than $150 MILLION from soldiers' paychecks meant to feed them and spending it... where, again? CNN's data guru says Americans' love affair with Ukraine is over.

In a moving Oval Office swearing in, new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. humbly thanks President Trump for the lifetime opportunity to make America healthy. Kennedy says a top priority will be to create a vaccine injury reporting system that is accurate and transparent. Gavin Newsom acquiesces to President Trump's sanctuary city demands and shuts down woke politicians in his party. Eric Adams opens Riker's Island to ICE and House Oversight suggests USAID helping to fund the impeachment of President Trump is an act of treason.

House Republicans on Wednesday temporarily blocked Democratic efforts to subpoena Elon Musk, turning back an attempt to bring the tech billionaire before Congress to answer questions about what his Department of Government Efficiency delegates are doing in federal agency computer systems. During a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the size of the federal government, ranking member Gerry Connolly, D-Va., moved to subpoena Musk to face the committee as a witness at the “earliest possible moment.” Connolly's Democratic colleagues supported the motion, but lost out to Republicans, tabling the motion. Democratic calls to hear from Musk follow the ongoing DOGE-led shutdown of USAID, the alleged sidestepping of federal law at the Office of Personnel Management via an email server, and the granting of systems access at the Treasury Department to DOGE workers. The Trump administration has requested input from the public as it seeks to develop its own path forward on artificial intelligence policy. A Federal Register post for public inspection Wednesday requests feedback on the AI “action plan” that President Donald Trump directed under his Jan. 23 executive order on the technology. That order directed agencies to review AI actions taken under Joe Biden's executive order on AI, which Trump rescinded on his first day in office, and said the country's policy on the technology is “to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.” It also set a 180-day timeline for a new action plan that's in line with that policy to be delivered to the president. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Reaction to President Trump's saying the U.S. will take “ownership” in redeveloping Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East"; Attorney General Pam Bondi is sworn-in after the Senate voted to confirm her on a near party-line vote; President Trump signs an executive order to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams by withholding federal money for schools and colleges that allow it; Senate votes to advance the nomination of Russell Vought for White House Budget Director, with Senate Democrats planning to speak against the nominee on the Senate floor for 30 hours straight before the confirmation vote Thursday night; Democrats on the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee try and fail to subpoena Elon Musk to testify about the actions of the quasi-governmental Dept of Government Efficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump rescinded his freeze on federal grants and a wide range of government spending after it was blocked by a federal judge. But the president is offering millions of federal workers an early retirement buyout, which he says is in the name of efficiency. A House Oversight panel has been formed to keep an eye on the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency, and there is only one Californian on that subcommittee. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with that California Congressman, Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) from Long Beach.

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The money and lies surrounding President Joe Biden and his family's finances “dwarfs Watergate,” said House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky. Comer joined The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about his new book, “All the President’s Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes That Made the Biden Family Rich.” “The book is a […]

The money and lies surrounding President Joe Biden and his family's finances “dwarfs Watergate,” said House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.   Comer joined The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about his new book, “All the President's Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes That Made the Biden Family Rich.”    “The book is a forensic audit, and it describes in detail who the people were, why they wired the Bidens money, what they expected in return for the money,” Comer told The Daily Signal Podcast. “And then it shows how the money then would be laundered to the various shell companies and then go down to the Biden family.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael McCormick is an author, substacker & Biden truther. He served as Biden's stenographer through his Vice Presidency & in to his Presidency.This is a BOMBSHELL livecast!  Michael spills ALL the tea! You won't believe what he has to say!Michael tells all about his time w/Joe Biden as VP & POTUS. He saw and heard so much he offered to testify in front of the House Oversight committee!In his new book, "An Almost Insurmountable Evil: How Obama's Deep State Defiled the Catholic Church and Executed the Wuhan Plandemic", he divulges the connection between the Vatican and America's far left Deep State. (available Feb 5th)Follow Michael on X -  @joeunauthorizedSubstack: Midnight in the Laptop of Good and EvilMike's webpage: https://www.joebidenunauthorized.com/After this podcast, you're going to want to read his books: "Joe Biden Unauthorized: And the 2020 Crackup of the Democratic Party" and "The Case to Impeach & Imprison Joe Biden"

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer revealed the results of his committee's investigation into federal telework, including the fact that “over 50%” of federal workers are remote, often three to five days in a week, leaving some buildings largely empty. Additional interviews with former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates and Dr. Holly Lucille of Pure Health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Rep. Jamie Thompson. New House Oversight panels will shed needed light on issues facing Michigan

In his new book, All the President's Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes That Made the Biden Family Rich, House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) details the work that his committee has done to show how the Biden family profited off of their political power at the expense of the American taxpayer. Plus, Chairman Comer previews some of the big-ticket items Congress has on the agenda for the second Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Former Ohio State Senator and Bernie 2020 National Co-Chair Nina Turner returns to Bad Faith to discuss AOC's failure to capture the ranking chair of the House Oversight committee, and what the elected left's recent failures say about the "inside" strategy advanced by so much of the left in the wake of the Bernie 2020 campaign. Years after Force the Vote, is this the final straw for those who believed it was possible to push Democrats left? Nina Turner weighs in on her own evolution in this issue and more. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Congressman Andy Biggs has represented Arizona's Fifth Congressional District since 2017. Representative Biggs currently serves on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, where he is the Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. From 2019 through 2021, Congressman Biggs served as Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. He is a co-chair of the Border Security Caucus and a co-founder of the bipartisan War Powers Caucus.FOLLOW on Congressman Andy Biggs on X: @RepAndyBiggsAZSUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org

First he was the Father of IVF. Now, Nitwit Nero says he knows all there is to know about automation. President-elect Dunning-Krueger's crazed stupidity will never cease to amaze. i wonder if he knew his "billionaire" Middle East liason is a truck salesman in Nigeria. Really. Not kidding. Nancy Mace is still publicity-stalking over her really-bad-handshake. Comer Pyle tries to preemptively make nicey with AOC in case she becomes the ranking member at House Oversight.  After yesterday's NDAA vote, I'm feeling a lot less inclined to believe Hakeem Jefferies' schtick about Dems standing up for us ordinary Americans. 

As Will's former colleague and President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a slew of malicious anonymously sourced attacks, Will takes to the stand to defend his friend, highlighting his personal experiences with Hegseth, and noting that over two dozen have publicly come to his defense calling the NBC News story blasphemously false.  Plus, Will brings on author and Retired Army Infantry Colonel, Kurt Schlichter, & House Oversight Chairman James Comer to discuss Hegseth's nomination and delve into the truth surrounding President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, and the timeline of the Biden family's actions in Ukraine.  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

Matt Gaetz announced on his X account that he was removing his name from consideration for attorney general. Filling in for Glenn, Pat and Stu discuss the possible reasons that caused Gaetz to back down. How is the Left responding to Trump's new attorney general pick, former Florida AG Pam Bondi? As you would expect, the new person is always worse. Pat and Stu voice their concerns regarding RFK Jr.'s role as HHS secretary. Pat and Stu discuss MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, who made a selfless sacrifice by taking a pay cut amid MSNBC's struggles. Will Bitcoin hit $100,000 per coin before December? A new poll shows that Gen Z has exceptionally high standards for what is financially successful. Is Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) the most radical person in Congress? Pat and Stu react to her outburst at a recent House Oversight hearing. Pat and Stu take calls from listeners to discuss who they would put on the Mount Rushmore of most radical congresspersons. Pat and Stu lay out their picks for the most radical and crazy congresspersons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Congressman Scott Perry—Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap yesterday's House Oversight hearing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, provide rection to escalation in the war between Ukraine and Russia, and assess Donald Trump's cabinet nominations. He argues: “We've got to support Matt Gaetz as Attorney General…he's quick, he's one of the sharpest guys you'll ever meet, and they're persecuting him relentlessly.” Rep. Perry points out that members of the House Ethics Committee are “either Democrats or were appointed by Kevin McCarthy—who hates Matt Gaetz.” 4:20pm- During a Wednesday Bucks County Commissioners' meeting, Board of Commissioners Chair Diane Ellis-Maseglia apologized for comments she made last week—when she announced her decision to count ineligible ballots in a state-wide recount, ignoring a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. However, during her apology she bizarrely defended her actions and bizarrely referenced Roe v. Wade. When residents in attendance reacted with jeers, she began smiling and laughing. 4:30pm- Kevin Roberts—President of The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America.” He also discusses Trump's cabinet picks and predicts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Matt Gaetz will be the toughest nominees to confirm in the Senate—but emphasizes that The Heritage Foundation supports both nominations.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/19/2024): 3:05pm- Trump Announces Secretary of Commerce Pick. In a statement, Donald Trump announced: “I am thrilled to announce that Howard Lutnick, Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, will join my Administration as the United States Secretary of Commerce. He will lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative. In his role as Co-Chair of the Trump-Vance Transition Team, Howard has created the most sophisticated process and system to assist us in creating the greatest Administration America has ever seen.” 3:15pm- Last week, Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which will seek to find and eliminate wasteful spending practices throughout the federal government. During a segment of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart admitted that the 2024 election proved to be a repudiation of the bureaucratic system. 3:30pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump's cabinet picks including former Congressman Lee Zeldin's appointment as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To learn more about Power the Future, visit: https://x.com/DanielTurnerPTF 3:50pm- Gaetz Has Less Than Even Odds of Being Confirmed by Senate. Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times report: “The president-elect is taking a flood-the-zone approach to his cabinet nominations, betting that the Senate won't dare to turn them all down…In his private conversations over the past few days, President-elect Donald J. Trump has admitted that his besieged choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has less than even odds of being confirmed by the Senate. But Mr. Trump has shown no sign of withdrawing the nomination, which speaks volumes about his mind-set as he staffs his second administration. He is making calls on Mr. Gaetz's behalf, and he remains confident that even if Mr. Gaetz does not make it, the standard for an acceptable candidate will have shifted so much that the Senate may simply approve his other nominees who have appalled much of Washington.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/us/politics/trump-cabinet.html 3:55pm- On Tuesday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing. In notable exchanges with Congressmen Scott Perry and Jeff Van Drew, Criswell was asked about reports that FEMA withheld vital hurricane relief aid from Trump supporters. 4:00pm- Trump Picks Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In a statement, Donald Trump announced: “I am very pleased to nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator. America is facing a Healthcare Crisis, and there may be no Physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again. He is an eminent Physician, Heart Surgeon, Inventor, and World-Class Communicator, who has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades. Dr. Oz will work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take on the illness industrial complex, and all the horrible chronic diseases left in its wake.” 4:10pm- Does Cory Booker Agree with RFK Jr.? In a video posted to social media, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) said he is “raising the alarm of the dangers of our current food system.” 4:20pm- Philly City Soda Tax: Where'd the Money Go? Journalist John Stossel investigated the Philadelphia soda tax—which politicians pledged would go towards funding public schools. However, less than half the money raised ultimately ended up in the school systems and the tax harmed local businesses. 4:40pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Donald Trump's tariff policy an ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/20/2024): 3:05pm- Rich is broadcasting LIVE from Atlantic City for a New Jersey Republican event. Is the state turning red? 3:10pm- Illegal Immigrant Convicted in Murder of Georgia Nursing Student Laken Riley. Alex Welz of National Review reports: “A Venezuelan illegal immigrant was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday after being convicted of murder in the killing of Laken Riley, the University of Georgia student whose death helped fuel the nationwide backlash to illegal immigration. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard reached his verdict after Jose Ibarra waived his right to a jury trial. After his arrest, federal authorities revealed that Ibarra had entered the United States illegally in 2022 but was permitted to remain on American soil as his asylum claim was being processed.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/illegal-immigrant-convicted-in-murder-of-georgia-nursing-student-laken-riley/ 3:30pm- During a Wednesday Bucks County Commissioners' meeting, Board of Commissioners Chair Diane Ellis-Maseglia apologized for comments she made last week—when she announced her decision to count ineligible ballots in a state-wide recount, ignoring a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. However, during her apology she bizarrely defended her actions and bizarrely referenced Roe v. Wade. When residents in attendance reacted with jeers, she began smiling and laughing. During one notable exchange, a Bucks County resident called on Ellis-Maseglia and Robert J. Harvie Jr. to resign—and Scott Presler vowed to support candidates to defeat both board members when they are up for reelection in 2027. 3:50pm- Marc Lotter—Chief Communications Officer for the America First Policy Institute and Former Director of Strategic Communications for Trump/Pence—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump's cabinet nominations. 4:00pm- Congressman Scott Perry—Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap yesterday's House Oversight hearing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, provide rection to escalation in the war between Ukraine and Russia, and assess Donald Trump's cabinet nominations. He argues: “We've got to support Matt Gaetz as Attorney General…he's quick, he's one of the sharpest guys you'll ever meet, and they're persecuting him relentlessly.” Rep. Perry points out that members of the House Ethics Committee are “either Democrats or were appointed by Kevin McCarthy—who hates Matt Gaetz.” 4:20pm- During a Wednesday Bucks County Commissioners' meeting, Board of Commissioners Chair Diane Ellis-Maseglia apologized for comments she made last week—when she announced her decision to count ineligible ballots in a state-wide recount, ignoring a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. However, during her apology she bizarrely defended her actions and bizarrely referenced Roe v. Wade. When residents in attendance reacted with jeers, she began smiling and laughing. 4:30pm- Kevin Roberts—President of The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America.” He also discusses Trump's cabinet picks and predicts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Matt Gaetz will be the toughest nominees to confirm in the Senate—but emphasizes that The Heritage Foundation supports both nominations. 5:00pm- Mike Donahue—Cape May GOP Chairman & former New Jersey Superior Court Judge—joins The Rich Zeoli Show LIVE from Atlantic City. Did the 2024 election prove that New Jersey is now a swing state? 5:20pm- Melanie Collette—Commissioner of the Board of Cape May County Commissioners & Newsmax Contributor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Donald Trump's incredible performance in New Jersey. Plus, do you think Joe and Jill Biden voted for Trump? Collette and Rich joke that the Bidens have never looked happ ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Trump Announces Secretary of Commerce Pick. In a statement, Donald Trump announced: “I am thrilled to announce that Howard Lutnick, Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, will join my Administration as the United States Secretary of Commerce. He will lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative. In his role as Co-Chair of the Trump-Vance Transition Team, Howard has created the most sophisticated process and system to assist us in creating the greatest Administration America has ever seen.” 3:15pm- Last week, Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which will seek to find and eliminate wasteful spending practices throughout the federal government. During a segment of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart admitted that the 2024 election proved to be a repudiation of the bureaucratic system. 3:30pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump's cabinet picks including former Congressman Lee Zeldin's appointment as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To learn more about Power the Future, visit: https://x.com/DanielTurnerPTF 3:50pm- Gaetz Has Less Than Even Odds of Being Confirmed by Senate. Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times report: “The president-elect is taking a flood-the-zone approach to his cabinet nominations, betting that the Senate won't dare to turn them all down…In his private conversations over the past few days, President-elect Donald J. Trump has admitted that his besieged choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has less than even odds of being confirmed by the Senate. But Mr. Trump has shown no sign of withdrawing the nomination, which speaks volumes about his mind-set as he staffs his second administration. He is making calls on Mr. Gaetz's behalf, and he remains confident that even if Mr. Gaetz does not make it, the standard for an acceptable candidate will have shifted so much that the Senate may simply approve his other nominees who have appalled much of Washington.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/us/politics/trump-cabinet.html 3:55pm- On Tuesday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing. In notable exchanges with Congressmen Scott Perry and Jeff Van Drew, Criswell was asked about reports that FEMA withheld vital hurricane relief aid from Trump supporters.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Philly City Soda Tax: Where'd the Money Go? Journalist John Stossel investigated the Philadelphia soda tax—which politicians pledged would go towards funding public schools. However, less than half the money raised ultimately ended up in the school systems and the tax harmed local businesses. A listener gets VERY angry when Rich jokes that kids should drink gallons of soda and chain smoke cigarettes in order to raise more tax money for education. 5:15pm- Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution that would prevent biological males from using women's restrooms in the U.S. Capitol. 5:20pm- On Tuesday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing. In notable exchanges with Congressmen Scott Perry and Jeff Van Drew, Criswell was asked about reports that FEMA withheld vital hurricane relief aid from Trump supporters. 5:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. For the first time, Ukraine used long-range missiles to attack Russian territory. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a revision in policy, signing a doctrine ultimately lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike. Dr. Coates is author of the upcoming book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win” which features a forward from Senator Ted Cruz. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb