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The Iran war isn't just a foreign policy story anymore — it's the political story that's about to reshape 2026. Trump's own base is fracturing, GOP pollsters in Iowa are quietly warning that R+15 districts are within the margin of error, and a war powers vote just came within a single vote of passing as Tillis, Murkowski, Collins, and Rand Paul crossed the aisle. Meanwhile, John Fetterman lined up with the president. The rigged two-party system is showing its seams, and independents — now the largest voting bloc in America — are the ones deciding where this goes. Paul and the panel break down why this moment rhymes with 2006 (and maybe the late '70s), how gas and diesel prices are welding the war to kitchen-table economics, and why so many House Republicans in safe seats have never run a real general election in their lives. Plus: the dark money tsunami about to hit, the governors' races quietly slipping into play, and the four independent veteran Senate candidates — Tod Achilles, Dan Osborn, Seth Bodnar, and Bob Chew — running disciplined races against unpopular incumbents in both parties. If you want to understand the actual terrain of 2026, start here. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code INDEPENDENT to get $25 when you trade $25. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa radio host Steve Deace just unleashed an extraordinary social media screed. He confided that GOP pollsters have informed House Republicans that GOP +15 districts are now straight toss-ups, and GOP +10 districts are now “underwater.” He said he regrets this deeply—he badly wants Donald Trump to succeed—but critically, he also declared bluntly that Trump and his Iran war are fully to blame for this fiasco. In a serious humiliation for Trump, he sharply criticized the war's rationale and warned that this is “risking what's left of the Trump presidency.” Ouch! This state of play is confirmed by Trump's own super PAC, which is sinking money into deep red Iowa districts. So we talked to Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart. She discusses whether the landscape is as bad as Deace says, why Trumpy areas are turning on the president, and how to convert this moment into durable gains in rural America.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa radio host Steve Deace just unleashed an extraordinary social media screed. He confided that GOP pollsters have informed House Republicans that GOP +15 districts are now straight toss-ups, and GOP +10 districts are now “underwater.” He said he regrets this deeply—he badly wants Donald Trump to succeed—but critically, he also declared bluntly that Trump and his Iran war are fully to blame for this fiasco. In a serious humiliation for Trump, he sharply criticized the war's rationale and warned that this is “risking what's left of the Trump presidency.” Ouch! This state of play is confirmed by Trump's own super PAC, which is sinking money into deep red Iowa districts. So we talked to Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart. She discusses whether the landscape is as bad as Deace says, why Trumpy areas are turning on the president, and how to convert this moment into durable gains in rural America.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa radio host Steve Deace just unleashed an extraordinary social media screed. He confided that GOP pollsters have informed House Republicans that GOP +15 districts are now straight toss-ups, and GOP +10 districts are now “underwater.” He said he regrets this deeply—he badly wants Donald Trump to succeed—but critically, he also declared bluntly that Trump and his Iran war are fully to blame for this fiasco. In a serious humiliation for Trump, he sharply criticized the war's rationale and warned that this is “risking what's left of the Trump presidency.” Ouch! This state of play is confirmed by Trump's own super PAC, which is sinking money into deep red Iowa districts. So we talked to Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart. She discusses whether the landscape is as bad as Deace says, why Trumpy areas are turning on the president, and how to convert this moment into durable gains in rural America.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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September 22, 2026; New MS NOW reporting details how House Republicans are privately worried about their prospects in the midterm elections. Melissa Murray reports and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and David Litt, former Obama speechwriter. Plus, Trump faces fallout over his White House press ban. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and Jameel Jaffer, executive director of the Knight First Amendment Institute, join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump bars three major news organizations from covering the White House as Republican concern over the impact of his policies continues to grow.The countdown clock to the midterm elections continues to tick down, but the rest of the numbers affecting the economy continue to go up. We're now 200 days into the war with Iran...and gas prices remain high, with diesel prices at new record highs.But promises those gas prices will come down soon are wearing thin with some Republicans. Especially in Iowa, where farmers are struggling and where two House Republicans in tight races voted last week to oppose the President's open-ended war in Iran. And Trump's deportation policy is an issue for Republicans in some districts, Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar made a direct appeal to the President in a campaign ad.We'll talk with Congresswoman Salazar, California Democrat Ro Khanna, plus Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy and Trump first term economic advisor Gary Cohn.Finally, we'll hear another viewpoint in the debate over how to manage the fast moving pace of Artificial Intelligence development as our Jo Ling Kent spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.It's all just ahead on Face the Nation.

Eight weeks out from the midterms, Republican strategist Matt Wylie says his own party is in serious trouble. The Fed defied Trump, the courts blocked him twice, and House Republicans went home for six weeks rather than take a vote. And all the polling is getting worse for the GOP.This week on Political Rehab, our mashup of PTI and The Daily Show: Kevin Warsh — Trump's handpicked Fed chair — led a unanimous quarter-point rate hike, the first increase in three years, after Trump spent a year demanding cuts. A federal judge blocked Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and the Supreme Court blocked his mail-in voting restrictions for November. Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes and sent the House home ahead of a privileged resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth. The AI safety fight exploded and then died. Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline and gas prices jumped.Plus Battlefield: why Republicans are suddenly spending $72 million in Texas, what Ashley Hinson's bipartisanship ad tells you about Iowa, and the clearest Democratic week in the polling averages since we started this segment.CHAPTERS0:00 — Cold open: a very good week for Democrats1:00 — The Fed raises rates and defies Trump3:00 — Why "inflation expectations are anchored" is a message, not a finding4:00 — Trump loses twice in court: the Kennedy Center and mail-in voting6:00 — Alito parrots the cover story7:00 — Johnson cancels votes and sends the House home9:00 — The AI threat hits Congress and goes nowhere12:00 — The Saudi squeeze: the pipeline, gas and diesel15:00 — Battlefield: something is happening in Iowa18:00 — Battlefield: Republicans are panicking about Texas20:00 — Generic ballot, consumer sentiment, Trump approval24:00 — Dose of Hope: fall is back and so is campaign season27:00 — The Kash Patel hearingRead Worth Knowing with Matt Robison: https://worthknowing.substack.comSubscribe: https://worthknowing.substack.com/subscribe#Midterms2026 #Trump #Republicans #PoliticalRehab #FederalReserve #MikeJohnson #SupremeCourt #Texas #Iowa #GenericBallot #KashPatel #AIRegulation #WorthKnowing #Politics #Election2026

Tonight on The Last Word: The cost of living it a top issue for voters amid rising prices. Also, Democrats prepare for possible legal action on Trump's election attacks. Plus, David Crowley makes the cost of living central to his gubernatorial campaign in Wisconsin. And seven House Republicans vote against Trump's Iran war. Sen. Ed Markey, Garrett Epps, David Crowley, and Iowa State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-- On the Show: -- Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar releases a campaign ad confronting Donald Trump over immigration policy -- President Donald Trump jokes about presidential power and repeats a familiar story about electric boats and sharks -- Surgeon general nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier answers direct questions about vaccines during her Senate confirmation hearing -- Podcast host Joe Rogan expresses frustration with Donald Trump's presidential actions despite having endorsed him before the election -- A federal judge blocks attempts to add Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center leading to a tense board call -- FBI Director Kash Patel defends his schedule on television after facing questions regarding his official and personal travel -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Laura Ingraham thinks Republicans want to lose, the Trump administration wants trigger warnings outside the Smithsonian, and much more...

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a popular women's sports bar's hypocrisy shows as it disavows the very thing it was meant to support. The Sports Bra also expelled fans wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts, drawing national backlash over its stance on inclusion. The Pacific Northwest establishment first came under national scrutiny after it expelled a group of fans for wearing XX-XY Athletics T-shirts earlier in the month. This spawned a social-media firestorm, with myriad X users condemning the bar for its not-so-inclusive behavior. And upon a deeper look, it's uncertain how much the Sports Bra cares about women's sports at all. Also a late night, last minute House Republican meeting turns into an all-out shouting match. Speaker Mike Johnson summoned top GOP members to discuss suspending the gas tax, but the session got ugly and personal / and Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore's removal. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, September 17, 2026Today, Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered Todd Blanche to produce handwritten FBI interview notes from the Epstein investigation; Congress might be about to hand Trump sweeping tariff authority; House Republicans flee Washington again to avoid a vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth; a Pentagon watchdog releases a scathing report on US losses in the Iran war; Trump has announced a deal to send thousands of one-ton bombs to Israel paid for by our tax dollars; all supporting acts in Ed Sheeran's tour have withdrawn in solidarity with Macklemore; Canada becomes the first associate member of the European Union; the Fed has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation mounts; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, HoneyLove | Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DAILYBEANS #honeylovepod #sponsoredThank You, Smalls | For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANSBlue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave The Trump Epstein Memorial BookmobileThe Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Guest: Scott GreytakAnti-Corruption AttorneyDeputy Executive Director - Transparency International U.S. The Latest Breakdown →Trump's DOJ Just Blew Up Its Own Story In My LawsuitNew Unjustified →The Grand ConspiracyDiamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastPatreon → The Daily Beans | PatreonStoriesCongress Might Be About to Hand Trump Sweeping Tariff Powers | The AtlanticFed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, defying Trump as inflation mounts | NBC NewsE.U. Talks of Making Canada First ‘Associate Member' as U.S. Ties Weaken | The New York TimesTrump's planned sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel is largest in years | The Washington PostPentagon Watchdog Reveals Devastating U.S. Losses in Iran War | The New RepublicAll supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore | The GuardianHouse to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections | NBC NewsGood TroubleHow to Submit a Public Comment on the Head Start Proposed Changes - NHSAComments on Regulations.gov→Battleground Support Hub - Democrats.org →Get Out The Vote: Volunteer Info Session→Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org→Hands Off Our Vote! 2026 Toolkit | Indivisible→Help staff your local polling place - Power The Polls→Voter Registration Volunteer Opportunities · Mobilize→Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! - VoteRiders→Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State→Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsCommon PowerA New Generation of Gorillas - Conservation AlliesTexoma Roller Derby - EventTalk of the Town: Texoma Roller Derby's Aliens vs. Cows Open Gender Mash UpDana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest Oct 9 - City of Albuquerque→Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans→Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.comSubscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksThe Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beansBlue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwcDonate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/National Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beansDonate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserPathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRCThe Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterDr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.meDana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Psaki explains how articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, filed by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, put House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans in an awkward position so he ended the session a day early to avoid having to deal with it. This comes as new reports show that the Trump administration is not being forthcoming about the damage Iran is inflicting on U.S. assets. Senator Mark Kelly joins to share his views on the matter.The United States declared measles eliminated in 2000, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been working hard to make that no longer the case. Jen Psaki traces Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine activism through his time as Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary overseeing a surge in preventable measles cases including several deaths. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, whose state has been hit particularly hard by the measles outbreak, joins to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-- On the Show: -- Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, joins us to discuss the right's obsession with him, the laptop scandal, and his new crypto project -- U.S. diesel fuel prices reach record highs due to global supply disruptions, escalating costs across transportation and consumer goods -- A viral image allegedly showing Donald Trump kissing aide Natalie Harp triggers debate after a sharper version turns out to be AI-generated -- Seven House Republicans side with Democrats to pass a resolution limiting presidential authority over the military conflict involving Iran -- A federal judge halts efforts to place Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to threaten to freeze renovations -- Donald Trump publishes social media posts criticizing recent Supreme Court rulings and claiming his assassination attempt was a political plot -- David introduces a text messaging line for subscribers to establish direct audience communication outside of social media algorithms -- On the Bonus Show: Travel and book updates from David, and much more...

A record seven House Republicans join Democrats in a vote to stop Trump's war in Iran as the President lashes out in the face of widespread political pressure. Plus, Democrats accuse Trump of holding the Kennedy Center hostage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance spoke at a closed-door House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill, urging lawmakers to target Democratic candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico. Critics condemned his advice as an embrace of racist fearmongering. The discussion also focused on voters' economic frustrations ahead of the midterms. We welcome presidential historian John Rothmann to the show. Jon can be heard on his podcast “Around the Political World with John Rothmann ” We'll shine a light on a new book called “Draw the Line in Ohio: How One State's Fight for Fair Maps Explains Gerrymandering in America.” The co-authors, legal analyst Rory Riley Topping and Washington Correspondent Josh Rultenberg explain the history of redistricting and how it has become one of the greatest existential threats to US democracy. The book is already #1 on the list of Amazon new releases. Find it: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Draw-the-Line-in-Ohio/Rory-Riley-Topping/9781493098033 And check our their new Instagram page (@mind.themaps) to learn about redistricting. Political analyst Jared Yates Sexton will stop by. His thoughtful takes on current events just make sense. Find the writings of Jared Yates Sexton at: Dispatches From a Collapsing State. https://www.jysexton.com/books Substack - https://jaredyatessexton.substack.com/ The Mark Thompson Show 9/16/26 The Rundown- 0:00 Welcome 4:49 Fetterman flame out 12:51 Kennedy Center 19:02 Mitch Mcconnell 23:34 Hegseth impeachment 31:27 John Rothmann 56:03 Comments 57:55 Jared Yates Sexton 1:19:23 gerrymandering - Rory Riley Topping & Josh Rultenberg 1:37:02 Comments Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you're more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com The Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page. Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/ Show sponsors: coachellavalleycoffee.com - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%

House Republicans are calling for fair compensation and benefits for more federal law enforcement personnel. A letter addressed to the Office of Personnel Management points out discrepancies in how some law enforcement officers are classified for retirement purposes. The GOP lawmakers are calling on OPM to review the benefits specifically for police officers at the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, as well as DoD's Force Protection Agency, and personnel at the Federal Protective Service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawfare senior editor Molly Roberts joins the Chuck Toddcast to walk through the "rogue clerk" scenario — the theory circulating online that House Republicans could hold power on January 3rd regardless of what voters do in November. Her piece on it has been called the most comprehensive analysis written to date, and her conclusion is genuinely nuanced: this is worth taking seriously without taking it too seriously. The mechanics matter. At noon on January 3rd the old House dissolves and, briefly, there is no House at all — only the clerk, who under 2 U.S.C. § 26 has a ministerial duty to place on the roll only those members whose credentials show they were regularly elected. Ministerial duties are enforceable by mandamus, which means courts can compel compliance before a speaker is ever seated. But the vulnerabilities are real: a speaker can unilaterally fire the clerk and install an acting one, a state certification delayed past January 3rd creates genuine chaos (Missouri is the obvious candidate), and once a speaker is elected the courts will likely bow out. She and Chuck walk through the historical precedents — the 1838 Broad Seal War, the 1984 fight over Indiana's "Bloody 8th" — and land on the reassuring and unsettling truth at once: pulling this off would require an enormous number of people at the state level and in the House conference acting in lockstep, and treating it as a foolproof hack implies it's lawful when it plainly isn't. The realistic ceiling for a rogue clerk isn't a stolen election; it's mayhem. The worry, as Roberts puts it, is that for some people mayhem is more than enough. link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Molly Roberts joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:15 How Lawfare shifted from national security to rule of law 02:15 Could the administration steal the midterm elections? 04:45 The local certification weirdness that didn't work out 06:45 Many states tightened election procedures after 2020 08:15 A certification delay past January 3rd is the big "what if" 11:15 Why January 3rd is the key date — the 20th Amendment 12:00 At noon, the old House dissolves and there is no House 13:45 During that window, the clerk is effectively running things 15:30 What if Missouri's delegation can't get certified? 18:15 A late seating could flip the chamber 20:15 The 1984 fight over Indiana's "Bloody 8th" 22:15 If the clerk goes rogue, can courts step in? 23:15 Once there's a speaker, the courts likely bow out 26:15 The speaker can fire the clerk and install an acting one 30:00 The clerk's ministerial duty — and why it's enforceable 32:45 Can the House override a state certification? 35:15 How many people would have to cooperate to pull this off 37:00 The history of the Broad Seal War 42:00 Why the Senate is more immune to January 3rd chaos 48:00 The decisions that sustained democracy were mostly 52-48 48:45 What she tells people who ask "will the midterms be stolen?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd argues AI alarmism just hit its break-glass moment. Jacob Coxon, a researcher who spent three years on pretraining at OpenAI and Anthropic, resigned Tuesday and posted that neither company is acting responsibly — that they're "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives". Chuck had assumed some of this fearmongering was a marketing tactic. He no longer does. His argument is that the public is begging for guardrails while a government that's been bought off or is simply afraid of tech money does nothing, that the tech companies want regulatory capture, and that we have the worst possible president for this moment. We organized globally to prevent nuclear war; we need televised emergency congressional hearings and the same seriousness here. From there Chuck turns to trust — the connective tissue of the whole episode. Only 45% of Americans think the midterms will be fair, in part because Trump has convinced his supporters that every election he's lost was suspicious. Republicans have to win voters with oil prices at record highs, and unlike Obama, Trump can't credibly blame his predecessor: he inherited a recovery and made it worse. Chuck previews a convention that's a base-turnout exercise rather than a persuasion play, notes Trump's instinct for gimmicks (paying stay-at-home mothers is functionally welfare), and observes that the limited-government wing of the GOP has been fully eviscerated by a party that now wants to coerce social behavior. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, he's blunt about the Islamophobia aimed at Zohran Mamdani and argues Muslim participation in American life post-9/11 is largely a good story. The security apparatus worked, intelligence sharing genuinely improved, but emergency powers should have expiration dates, the surveillance watchdog board is effectively defunct, and Congress has abdicated oversight. We traded privacy for security and then got used to it. Then, Lawfare senior editor Molly Roberts joins the Chuck Toddcast to walk through the "rogue clerk" scenario — the theory circulating online that House Republicans could hold power on January 3rd regardless of what voters do in November. Her piece on it has been called the most comprehensive analysis written to date, and her conclusion is genuinely nuanced: this is worth taking seriously without taking it too seriously. The mechanics matter. At noon on January 3rd the old House dissolves and, briefly, there is no House at all — only the clerk, who under 2 U.S.C. § 26 has a ministerial duty to place on the roll only those members whose credentials show they were regularly elected. Ministerial duties are enforceable by mandamus, which means courts can compel compliance before a speaker is ever seated. But the vulnerabilities are real: a speaker can unilaterally fire the clerk and install an acting one, a state certification delayed past January 3rd creates genuine chaos (Missouri is the obvious candidate), and once a speaker is elected the courts will likely bow out. She and Chuck walk through the historical precedents — the 1838 Broad Seal War, the 1984 fight over Indiana's "Bloody 8th" — and land on the reassuring and unsettling truth at once: pulling this off would require an enormous number of people at the state level and in the House conference acting in lockstep, and treating it as a foolproof hack implies it's lawful when it plainly isn't. The realistic ceiling for a rogue clerk isn't a stolen election; it's mayhem. The worry, as Roberts puts it, is that for some people mayhem is more than enough. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. 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Please contact Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd's introduction 02:00 AI alarmism may have hit its break-glass moment 03:15 The viral resignation post — and the colleagues who confirmed it 04:30 Chuck had assumed some of this was a marketing tactic 05:45 The public is begging government for AI guardrails 07:15 We have the worst possible president for this moment 08:15 We stopped nuclear war globally — we need the same for AI 09:15 Officials are bought off or afraid of tech money 10:00 The tech companies want regulatory capture 13:00 Shouldn't we pause everything to work on this? 16:30 The virality feels like a primal scream from the public 18:30 Only 45% of Americans think the midterms will be fair 21:00 Trump convinced supporters every election he lost was suspicious 23:30 Republicans have to win with oil prices at record highs 26:15 Obama could blame his predecessor — Trump can't 30:00 A convention Trump can only use to talk to his own voters 34:30 Trump's instinct for finding the right gimmick 36:00 Paying stay-at-home moms is basically welfare 38:00 The GOP now wants government to coerce social behavior 40:30 Democrats should have fought harder for the Child Tax Credit 42:30 Friday marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 44:15 The blatant Islamophobia aimed at Zohran Mamdani 47:00 Muslim participation in America post-9/11 is mostly a good story 51:30 We gave up a lot of freedoms — it's time to get them back 54:45 More surveillance power was granted, but oversight never followed 56:30 Emergency powers should have an expiration date 59:30 The surveillance watchdog board is basically defunct 1:03:00 Trust has collapsed, and that's dangerous for a pluralistic society 1:07:15 The terrorists win if we fight each other 1:17:30 Molly Roberts joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:18:45 How Lawfare shifted from national security to rule of law 1:19:45 Could the administration steal the midterm elections? 1:22:15 The local certification weirdness that didn't work out 1:24:15 Many states tightened election procedures after 2020 1:25:45 A certification delay past January 3rd is the big "what if" 1:28:45 Why January 3rd is the key date — the 20th Amendment 1:29:30 At noon, the old House dissolves and there is no House 1:31:15 During that window, the clerk is effectively running things 1:33:00 What if Missouri's delegation can't get certified? 1:35:45 A late seating could flip the chamber 1:37:45 The 1984 fight over Indiana's "Bloody 8th" 1:39:45 If the clerk goes rogue, can courts step in? 1:40:45 Once there's a speaker, the courts likely bow out 1:43:45 The speaker can fire the clerk and install an acting one 1:47:30 The clerk's ministerial duty — and why it's enforceable 1:50:15 Can the House override a state certification? 1:52:45 How many people would have to cooperate to pull this off 1:54:30 The history of the Broad Seal War 1:59:30 Why the Senate is more immune to January 3rd chaos 2:05:30 The decisions that sustained democracy were mostly 52-48 2:06:15 What she tells people who ask "will the midterms be stolen?" 2:09:15 Ask Chuck 2:09:30 Where have you heard a musical performance that left an impression? 2:14:15 Examples of presidents making painful short-term decisions for long-term gain? 2:18:45 Reaction to Sen. Kennedy telling Kristen Welker he likes her better? 2:19:15 Who needs to sell their MLB team first? 2:22:30 Is there more Dems can do to sustain focus to counter Hegseth at the Pentagon? 2:26:15 Any question of which map will be used in Missouri election? 2:30:15 College football previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode: • Trump hits a record low as the map starts to shift • House Republicans scrub Trump and MAGA off their sites • RNC tells candidates to kiss the ring or lose • What the Big Beautiful Bill cuts next year • Why state houses matter more than the White House • Ossoff in Georgia and the Hungary playbook • Laken Riley law and what ICE can arrest for now • Carville tells Democrats to only attack Trump • Vance weaponizes the word evil against El-Sayed • Texas purges, Paxton money, and the Talarico fight Key figures covered: Donald Trump, JD Vance, James Carville, Abdul El-Sayed, John Ossoff, Victor Orban, Ken Paxton, James Talarico, Gavin Newsom, Hassan Piker Please subscribe and turn on alerts for live shows Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:05 PM Eastern Recorded live on September 6, 2026

House Republican leadership has made it clear that they will not whip votes against the discharge petition to force a public release of Jeffrey Epstein–related government files. Majority Whip Tom Emmer confirmed that leadership has no plans to pressure members either way, calling it a “non-issue” since discharge petitions are privileged motions handled outside typical party control. This effectively means GOP lawmakers are free to vote their conscience without fear of reprisal. The decision also shields Republican leadership from accusations of obstructing transparency while quietly maintaining political distance from the controversy.Critics note that while GOP leadership avoids direct opposition, Speaker Mike Johnson has effectively stalled the process by delaying the swearing-in of the 218th member whose signature would trigger the petition. This move has frustrated both parties, with members like Thomas Massie urging colleagues to stand up for public disclosure of Epstein's files. The GOP's refusal to whip votes, combined with procedural delays, reflects a broader balancing act—signaling openness to transparency while quietly managing political fallout from one of Washington's most radioactive subjects.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:House GOP won't break precedent to whip against Epstein files billBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  House Republicans are cutting short their September schedule after passing a continuing resolution, while Thomas Massie accuses leadership of trying to stall his latest Epstein transparency bill. Chris challenges voters to look past party labels and ask a simple question: what has the GOP done to earn their vote?

Twice a month Charlie Robinson and Ryan Cristián join forces to discuss the madness that is partisan politics, and the chaotic nature of the world today. They discuss current events, political machinations, foreign policy blunders, and just good old fashioned two-party illusion naivety. The conversations will be focused on whatever is most current in their minds as they do their best to decipher "what the hell is happening?" !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7cwm7m","div":"rumble_v7cwm7m"}); Source Links: (21) Forbidden HQ

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage spreads and what lays ahead. Related to this episode: How long can mortgage rates stay below 7%? HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy one, get one FREE tickets to the Mortgage Banking Summit on October 1st More info about HousingWire Top 5 Trending: HUD sets one-year statute of limitations on fair housing construction violations House Republicans outline plan to overhaul CFPB eXp ends mortgage JV with Kind Lending, eyes Newrez deal Immigration enforcement tightens squeeze on homebuilders' job sites Compass-NWMLS settlement bigger than ‘coming soon' listings Want more from Sarah? Don't forget to subscribe! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.

September 3, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin discusses House Republican investigations into labor unions, Michigan's education challenges, the aftermath of a Minneapolis shooting, debate over the size of the Supreme Court, escalating tensions with Iran, AI restrictions in schools, and the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Former Congressman Mike Bishop joins Kevin Dietz to discuss House Republicans opening investigations into labor unions and what the move could mean for workers, union leadership, and the broader political landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

House Republicans just returned from five weeks in their districts, and there's already a rumor that they're about to pull an “Abe Simpson” — walk into Washington, turn around, and leave again. They'll vote on a Senate-approved stopgap funding bill to keep the government open through December, probably with Democratic support, and pass a few messaging bills about how they don't like socialism. Beyond that, expectations are low. They want to leave until November 9, after the midterms.The reasoning is simple: If they're not going to accomplish anything in this divided, fractious Congress, why stay? Republicans have such a thin majority that they can't agree on much or put Democrats on defense beyond the broadest, most useless bills. Their members would rather go home, campaign, press the flesh, shake hands, and kiss babies because they believe they're fighting for their political lives.The mood inside the Republican conference is bleak, bleak, bleak. One member holds a district Trump won by 10 points and the Republican candidate previously carried by 16. Their internal polling now has that Republican ahead by one point. Uno. These are the seats nobody treats as toss-ups until a wave turns them into toss-ups. Republicans are comparing their internal numbers in the hallways, and they don't like what they see.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In 2022, Republican leaders told members they'd win the House by 20 seats; they won by five. The rule of thumb for some members now is to take whatever leadership says and subtract 20. Leadership says Republicans will hold by five, so members are preparing for Democrats to win a 15-seat majority. If Trump-plus-10 districts are already looking like toss-ups, they want to be home doing everything possible to eke out a victory.They probably won't leave immediately. Going home would be a gigantic red flag from leadership, and fundraisers are already scheduled throughout Washington. Members might need time in their districts, but they also need money for television and streaming ads. That means showing up and giving face time to the people attending those fundraisers.The wild card is Big Chungus. If Trump says Congress should go home, Mike Johnson will face enormous pressure to disperse everybody. If Trump says members should remain in Washington, they'll stay. From everything I'm hearing, there isn't much good news on the Republican side. My personal barometer between WINO and My Blue Heaven is swinging left.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:29 - House Republicans00:12:53 - Update00:14:25 - Mail-in Ballots00:19:15 - Bonds00:21:51 - Ballroom00:25:46 - Interview with Riley Blanton01:12:43 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Ground beef hit a record $6.90 a pound in spring 2026 and has stayed there — $6.89 in July. And in August, the Trump administration responded three times in eight days: a 300,000 metric-ton import quota, a signed proclamation, and a social media post promising ranchers could process and sell their own cattle. Objections came from inside the president's own party, with more than a dozen Republican senators and 21 House Republicans raising concerns.So TCS went to the paperwork. Steve Ellis and Director of Research and Policy Josh Sewell pulled every presidential and agency action touching agriculture and food prices since January of last year: 16 presidential actions, four more from agencies, and not one requiring a new vote in Congress.Josh sorts out what actually carries the force of law — executive orders, agency rules, proclamations, and Truth Social posts — and why the beef proclamations under Section 404 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act don't touch the real problem. The smallest July cattle herd since 1973. A near-closed Mexican border since May 2025 because of screwworm. Diesel at $5.65 a gallon. The farm share of the retail beef dollar down to 51 percent. And $39.1 billion in farm subsidies since January of last year — including $12 billion in Farmer Bridge payments drawn from the Commodity Credit Corporation's $30 billion line of credit, with roughly none of it headed to cattle producers.With the CCC checkbook sitting open, no farm bill out of committee, and lawmakers floating a cap increase to $90 billion, this isn't a story about beef. It's a story about who decides.

Mark is joined by Bob Onder, Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, who discusses the House Republicans' efforts to put Democrats on record regarding Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) through a resolution condemning socialism. They also discuss Enes Kanter Freedom's challenge to the WNBA over biological men in women's sports, an upcoming House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the tragic consequences of sanctuary city policies, and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

In hour 1, Mark is joined by Salena Zito, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Washington Examiner, and author of Butler: The Untold Story of the Near-Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland. They discuss her recent reporting on how voters are tuning out early political talk, the disconnect in primary polling, and the ongoing filming of the movie adaptation of her book. Mark is later joined by Bob Onder, Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, who discusses the House Republicans' efforts to put Democrats on record regarding Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) through a resolution condemning socialism. They also discuss Enes Kanter Freedom's challenge to the WNBA over biological men in women's sports, an upcoming House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the tragic consequences of sanctuary city policies, and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

In hour 1, Mark is joined by Salena Zito, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Washington Examiner, and author of Butler: The Untold Story of the Near-Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland. They discuss her recent reporting on how voters are tuning out early political talk, the disconnect in primary polling, and the ongoing filming of the movie adaptation of her book. Mark is later joined by Bob Onder, Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, who discusses the House Republicans' efforts to put Democrats on record regarding Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) through a resolution condemning socialism. They also discuss Enes Kanter Freedom's challenge to the WNBA over biological men in women's sports, an upcoming House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the tragic consequences of sanctuary city policies, and the ongoing conflict in Iran. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Dave Roland, attorney with the Goldwater Institute, who discusses the legal dispute in Harrisburg, Missouri, where county health officials ordered grandmother Kathy Kite to stop serving free homemade breakfasts to neighbors without a food permit or installing a commercial kitchen. He is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, who discusses roster developments with the Mizzou basketball program—including Mark Mitchell's return—and the upcoming kickoff for Mizzou football. They also discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' West Coast road trip, catching prospect Jimmy Crooks (Leo Bernal) getting called up, Aaron Donald's return to the LA Rams, and STL City SC's recent match. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, co-host of The Death of Journalism podcast and former Mediaite senior columnist, who discusses the latest developments in the Jerry Sandusky case. They explore the upcoming evidentiary hearing for accuser Ryan Ritmeyer, why Ziegler believes the recantation hearing may not proceed as expected, and the broader legal and media implications surrounding Sandusky's conviction. Mark is later joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk chief legal analyst and partner with Harris, Young and Keyser, who discusses the ongoing jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the potential legal outcomes. They also discuss recent college sports roster developments, including Mark Mitchell's return to Mizzou basketball and the broader impacts of NIL and eligibility rules. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Tony reviewed The Illinois State Fair and covered some legislation recently passed.

It's Friday, August 21st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian policed arrested 22-year-old for converting to Christianity Nigerian police arrested a 22-year-old woman for converting to Christianity from Islam, reports International Christian Concern. Though the Federal High Court ruled in her favor, the Christian family that helped her is facing false charges of kidnapping. In 2025, “Sarah” fled from her home in Kano State after her elder siblings tried forcing her into an arranged marriage with a Muslim. While she was on the run, a Christian family took her in and shared the Gospel with her. Through the Abaras family's witness, she gave her life to Jesus Christ.  When her siblings learned of her conversion, they began working with the local Hisbah, the Islamic police force, to track her down and arrest her.  Police discovered her and detained her for four days, during which they beat her and pressured her to return home and accept the Muslim-arranged marriage. When she was released, the Abaras family helped her escape to a neighboring state with less Muslim influence. Please pray for Sarah's safety and that her Christian faith would grow stronger. According to Open Doors, Nigeria, Africa is the seventh most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID-19 origins On August 18th, Dr. Anthony Fauci's former senior adviser pleaded guilty to plotting to conceal federal records related to research on the origins of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Associated Press. Dr. David Morens is scheduled to be sentenced on November 12 by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Greenbelt, Maryland. Morens pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government, a felony punishable by a maximum prison sentence of five years. Morens is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Justice Department alleges that he concealed or destroyed records of discussions related to COVID-19 research grants, including an effort to revive a controversial coronavirus grant. The indictment follows a probe by House Republicans into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic that scrutinized Morens' email communications and accused him of intentionally concealing records. In congressional testimony, Morens denied attempting to evade federal transparency laws by using his personal email. Proverbs 12:22 says, “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” Senator Darline Graham performed poorly in Senatorial run-off debate On August 19th, NewsMaxTV hosted the South Carolina GOP Senatorial run-off debate between Senator Darline Graham, who was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster in the wake of the death of her brother Lindsey Graham, and Congressman Ralph Norman. When Greta Van Susteren asked a foreign policy question, it was clear that Senator Darline was out of her depth. Listen. VAN SUSTEREN: “Senator [Graham], are Taiwan and the South China Sea national security issues for the United States? If so, why?” GRAHAM: “Um. I'm sorry. Could you repeat the question?” VAN SUSTEREN: “Are Taiwan and the South China Sea national security issues for the United States. And if so, why or how?” GRAHAM: “I'm just going to be honest here. I'm not on national security. I'm not that informed on national security. (audience boos and laughs) So, but I do support the military. My brother was in the Air Force for 33 years, so I will do everything I can to support the military. My dad was in the Army. “I'm not a polished politician up here. I'm … National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise. But I do support the military.” By contrast, Congressman Ralph Norman, her opponent in the South Carolina GOP Senatorial run-off, said this. NORMAN: “Taiwan's a definite ally. We have a trading relationship with them that is beneficial to the United States – [computer] chips being one of them, and others. “So, what the, what the president is doing right is he's enabling Taiwan to defend themselves against China. But it's peace through strength that he's showing with Iran that China, Russia, others are looking at it. They don't want to deal with America, and that's why they haven't attacked Taiwan. “If they had some weak Democrat in office, like Biden or another Obama, yeah, they'd take it over. But we can't let that happen. Peace through strength is working.” J.D. Vance believes Christian lifestyle suffices over verbal evangelism And finally, in a July 15th appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Vice President J.D. Vance, who converted to Catholicism from Protestantism, explained that he does not evangelize by word. VANCE: “You know, I don't preach to people. I don't, like, walk into the White House, tell my employees, ‘You know, you need to be, you need to follow Jesus as your Lord and Savior.' I just try to live my life in a way that hopefully makes people a little curious about what, you know, what motivates me and what inspires me.” Todd Friel, a reformed pastor in Atlanta, is the host of the Wretched Network which produces radio shows, TV shows, and books. He says the notion of wretched is at the very core of the Gospel because God saves wretches like us. Friel had this response to Vice President Vance. FRIEL:  “According to 1 Peter 3, that is true: We should live in such a way that it causes unbelievers, who are persecuting us, to ask about the reason for the hope that lies within us. That is most certainly true. “However, that is not the end of our responsibility. We are also called to make the most of every opportunity, to go and make disciples. It is our lifestyle that undergirds our confession, testimony, and evangelism. But a lifestyle is not evangelism itself.” Joe Rogan agreed with Vice President Vance. ROGAN: “I think living by example is probably the best promotion of any good way to live your life …” VANCE: “I agree.” ROGAN: “… whether it's Christianity or any other religion. I think that's definitely the way to do it.” Friel replied with this analysis. FRIEL: “It is a part of it. It does undergird our testimony, but how will they hear unless somebody preaches to them? In other words, evangelism requires words! Nobody can actually find a credible source of Saint Francis of Assisi, who said, ‘Share the Gospel, and if necessary, use words.' Well, it is necessary! Otherwise, you're just being a nice person.” Indeed, in Romans 10:14-15, the Apostle Paul asks, “How then will they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of Whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News!'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, August 21st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Governor Sherrill's administration agrees to cooperate with House Republicans as they investigate voter registration errors. We have the latest developments. And, we talk with GOP Assemblyman Paul Kanitra about his new report on the cost of illegal immigration on the state and why he's calling for a federal investigation. Plus, an update on the  longstanding lawsuit by state-run veterans home employees regarding directives they say they were given during COVID to not wear protective gear.

Veronique de Rugy: Veronique de Rugy critiques the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, which requires cargo moved between American ports to be transported on ships that are US-built, US-owned, and US-crewed. Originally intended to protect the American merchant marine after World War I, the act has instead caused domestic shipbuilding costs to skyrocket, making American vessels four to five times more expensive than those built in Asia. Consequently, the US fleet has dwindled, and consumers face higher prices for goods as transportation shifts to more polluting methods such as trucking. Despite its failure to achieve its stated goals, the act is sustained by special interests, including unions and specific shipyards, which exert significant political influence. Current efforts to maintain waivers for energy and fertilizer transportation are facing strong opposition from 52 House Republicans. (3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-23-3036.Anatol Lieven: The discussion highlights a dystopian shift in modern naval combat, where the Russian ghost fleet employs Mad Max tactics, using netting and spikes, to defend against Ukrainian drone attacks. Anatol Lieven describes a global spread of drone technology that threatens energy prices and international stability. Both Russia and Ukraine suffer from the illusion of an imminent total victory, despite a grinding stalemate in which Russia holds a stronger economic position because of its self-funded war effort while Ukraine remains dependent on precarious European aid. Lieven warns of a potential sea war escalation if Russia retaliates against the seizure of its ships, potentially drawing NATO and the US into a direct naval clash. The conversation also touches on British politics, noting that Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immense pressure regarding immigration and military spending despite his desire to focus on domestic issues. (1)Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal editorial board: Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of severe earthquakes while navigating a complex political transition under the Trump administration's influence. Despite increased oil production, major oil companies are hesitant to invest because of a lack of contractual assurances, bureaucratic overreach, and the absence of a legitimate rule of law. Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains that the current provisional government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, is associated with the previous narco-terror regime, creating a transparency crisis regarding oil profits held in US escrow accounts. While the administration pursues a three-phase plan of stabilization, recovery, and a return to democracy, O'Grady argues the regime is simply buying time to stay in power. As long as oil prices remain high and the US is preoccupied with conflicts in the Middle East, the illegitimate regime has little incentive to hold the free and fair elections demanded by popular opposition leader María Corina Machado. (2)Veronique de Rugy: Veronique de Rugy critiques the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, which requires cargo moved between American ports to be transported on ships that are US-built, US-owned, and US-crewed. Originally intended to protect the American merchant marine after World War I, the act has instead caused domestic shipbuilding costs to skyrocket, making American vessels four to five times more expensive than those built in Asia. Consequently, the US fleet has dwindled, and consumers face higher prices for goods as transportation shifts to more polluting methods such as trucking. Despite its failure to achieve its stated goals, the act is sustained by special interests, including unions and specific shipyards, which exert significant political influence. Current efforts to maintain waivers for energy and fertilizer transportation are facing strong opposition from 52 House Republicans. (3)Craig Unger: Craig Unger explores a sidetracked FBI counterintelligence investigation into Donald Trump's decades-long ties to Russian interests. Unlike criminal inquiries, counterintelligence investigations focus on national security breaches and the laundering of influence, even when no explicit crime is proven. Unger asserts that Russian mafia figures, acting as adjuncts to state intelligence, began bailing out Trump's failing real estate ventures as early as 1984. These transactions, often involving cash purchases of condominiums in Trump Tower, allegedly turned the former president into an asset of Russian intelligence. Unger argues that the Robert Mueller investigation was a dud because it focused narrowly on criminal acts rather than this broader compromise. The discussion concludes by noting Trump's consistent, long-standing hostility toward NATO, which Unger says mirrors Soviet-era talking points and raises ongoing concerns regarding US national security. (4)Graham McAleer: Pope Leo has issued a bold encyclical addressing the ethical and social threats posed by artificial intelligence. Graham McAleer explains that the Pope uses the biblical image of Nimrod and the Tower of Babel to characterize AI as a manifestation of human darkness and godlike pride. A primary concern is the asymmetry of wealth, in which a small, secretive class of Silicon Valley oligarchs controls a technology that operates largely outside state law. While the Church acknowledges AI's potential benefits in medicine and education, it warns that the oligarchic structure of the industry challenges state power and treats users as livestock for data farming. The Pope explicitly calls for government regulation to protect human dignity, yet McAleer notes the fundamental contradiction of expecting the state to control private entities that have already become more powerful than many governments. (5)Alex Wright — Multi-Part, Part One: Alex Wright, author of Empire of Ink: The Printers and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper, details the uniquely American invention of the newspaper, beginning with Mary Katherine Goddard's printing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Early printing was a grueling, high-status trade where printer's devils, or apprentices, worked with lead and ink balls. Technological evolution was driven by necessity; rag shortages in the nineteenth century led to bizarre experiments, including turning imported Egyptian mummy linen into paper. The Penny Press, pioneered by Benjamin Day, revolutionized the industry by catering to the working class with tabloids and hoaxes, much to the horror of elitists such as Charles Dickens. Wright emphasizes that early American journalism thrived on a sharing economy in which newspapers were exempted from copyright and postal subsidies encouraged editors to cut and paste each other's work, effectively networking the young nation together. (6)Evan Ellis, US Army War College and a State Department voice: Professor Evan Ellis provides a comprehensive update on Latin American stability, starting with Chile's President Kast, who is tackling immigration and the rise of gangs such as Tren de Aragua while balancing economic ties with China. In Colombia, President De la Espriella is implementing a hardline approach against narco-terrorists following a devastating 7.4 earthquake. The situation in Venezuela remains critical; while oil production has increased to 1.16 million barrels per day, there is zero transparency regarding the $13 million in monthly profits allegedly flowing to the Rodríguez gangsters. Opposition leader Dinora Figueroa is negotiating a gradual return to trust, but the regime shows no intention of relinquishing power. Finally, Ellis notes that El Niño poses a severe threat of drought to the Panama Canal, which will likely disrupt international shipping and further strain regional economies. (7)Wright's Part Two runs tomorrow and takes its own tail in that day's sequence.

Western North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards ends his reelection bid after a censure recommendation from the House Ethics Committee. Charlotte City Council holds discussions this week on toll lanes, data centers, e-bikes and more. Plus, the state's hemp industry can chill. House Republicans vote against holding a vote that would have killed the industry.

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they explore how Democrats nominating far-left candidates might help Republicans in November, deepening concerns about how low the U.S. missile arsenal is, one House Republican abandoning his re-election bid amid scandal while another digs in, and a Senate committee holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.First, they react to Democrats nominating far-left and even socialist candidates in states and congressional districts that are far more moderate or even lean to the right. They also get a kick out of some Dems trying to distance themselves from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after winning their primaries.Next, they discuss a Washington Post report about the ongoing concerns about U.S. stockpiles of missile interceptors and other munitions, as well as reports concerning how President Trump and Sec. Pete Hegseth are dealing with this issue. The White House denies Post reports that heated conversations took place over this issue last weekend at Camp David.Then, they're glad to see North Carolina GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards give up his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for his conduct towards young female staffers. Meanwhile, Ohio Rep. Max Miller refuses to withdraw despite the abuse allegations against him, and he is now past the deadline to withdraw from the ballot.Finally, Sen. Rand Paul and the Senate Governmental Affairs and Oversight Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions last week. Jim says he understands why this is happening but doubts much will ultimately come from it in the courts. Greg wonders the same but still thinks it's the right move.Please visit our great sponsors:QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for FREE PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/3MLZocDocYour health matters and taking care of yourself shouldn't be complicated. Find and book the right doctor with Zocdoc. Head to http://ZocDoc.com/3ml  #sponsoredLarinecoRight now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BuyLarine.com/3MLNew episodes every weekday. 

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they explore how Democrats nominating far-left candidates might help Republicans in November, deepening concerns about how low the U.S. missile arsenal is, one House Republican abandoning his re-election bid amid scandal while another digs in, and a Senate committee holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in […]

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Today, the Senate confirmed pedophile protector and Trump's personal attorney Todd Blanche to be the Attorney General of the United States; The House Ethics Committee recommended Monday that lawmakers censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for engaging in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers”; calls grow louder for Max Miller to resign from Congress as former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham files for a restraining order against him; the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Florida's anti-drag law; a new republican-led ballot measure in Washington State targets kindergarten girls for invasive physical exams; Jeanine Pirro brought a box of reflecting pool evidence to the White House to show Trump what really caused the damage; the Trump Justice Department is now zero for twenty in voter roll cases; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, HomeChef For a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans The Latest Breakdown→ NEW: Todd Blanche Admits Epstein Redaction Error Storieshttps://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2026/08/04/blanche-commits-to-abortion-access-rollback-01023482 Ohio Republican Max Miller faces growing calls to resign over domestic abuse allegations | The Guardian Chuck Edwards recommended for censure by House Ethics Committee | POLITICO Federal appeals court OKs Florida anti-drag show law | Tallahassee Democrat  Kindergarten girls targeted for invasive exams by new GOP-led ballot measure | Raw Story Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage | CBS News Trump DOJ now 0 for 20 after judge dismisses Colorado voter roll lawsuit ‘with prejudice' | Democracy DocketGood TroubleYALL.vote2026 midterms checklist @amandasmildtakes - Instagram Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Blue Wave California- secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →Urge Democrats to Oppose and Stop Trump's Crypto Corruption | Indivisible Guide →Defiance.org/beans →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsJamie Davis for U.S. Senate instagram.com/jamieforlouisiana RestoreVoteVa.org IceAgeTrail.org MesaValleyIndivisible.org dana-goldbergs-southwest-funnyfest Oct 9 -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago  →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways  Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterNational Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A GOP congressman's baby has a broken collarbone. Trump's Acting Attorney General just erased his tax bill. And there's a war Trump can't admit he's lost. In this episode: A Republican congressman's ex-wife accuses him of drug abuse and breaking their baby's collarbone — the House Ethics Committee is now investigating his drug abuse Trump's handpicked Attorney General settles Trump's own tax lawsuit against the government he runs The Iran war update nobody in the administration wants to say out loud Trump scolds oil companies for not thanking him while blaming them for high gas prices A second House Republican gets hit with rare ethics censure recommendation Ohio's Senate and Governor races, and why the GOP nominee got booed off the stage A full tour of the Senate races that will decide who controls Washington in 90 days Why Democrats suppressed their own internal autopsy report after 2024 Key figures covered: Max Miller, Bernie Moreno, Jeanine Pirro, Todd Blanche, Vivek Ramaswamy, Amy Acton, Sherrod Brown, Chuck Edwards, Susan Collins, Donald Trump Recorded LIVE Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM Eastern Time. Subscribe for more coverage of the stories the other side hopes you don't see.

Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller is facing serious allegations of spousal and child abuse from his former wife, Emily Moreno. Miller has denied all of the allegations, and as of our recording on Tuesday, he's shown no indications that he wants to resign from office – even as several Senate Republicans have said he should quit. But Miller is not the only House Republican under the microscope for bad behavior — something that isn't making life any easier on House Speaker Mike Johnson just a few months before the midterms. For more, we spoke to Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News.And in headlines, the Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination, Michigan voters head to the polls, and the Iran war has reportedly almost eliminated the U.S. stockpile of long-range precision missiles.Show Notes: Check out Punchbowl News  Check out Jake's podcast – www.youtube.com/@punchbowlnews Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com

House Republicans had a busy week before heading out for an August recess. We discuss what measures they passed, how those items fit into President Trump's agenda and how that agenda is making life difficult for some Republicans on the midterm campaign trail.This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.This podcast was produced and edited by Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Progressive Democrats are surging in primary elections across the country, but the party establishment is worried they'll lose this November. Republicans think those progressives will be easier to beat, too.So how will this intra-party fight among Democrats play out and determine control of Congress? And why is the GOP so sure they can beat progressive Dems when some polls show their party is underwater with voters on the economy?Plus, the president campaigned to secure elections using false claims. House Republicans advanced his elections bill – the SAVE America Act – just as two election deniers advanced in Arizona's Republican primaries.And we talk about the Iran war. Republicans passed extra military spending to keep it going, so do those Republicans now own an unpopular war?Producer: Leo DuranHost: Susan Davis Guests:  Mo Elleithee, executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service - @MoElleithee Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch - @whignewtons

Congress just put the Smithsonian director on the hot seat over some of the most ridiculous taxpayer-funded exhibits you'll ever see. Regular Americans take their families to the National Museum of American History expecting the story of our country. Instead, they're finding overtly sexual transgender displays, including content involving kids, and a staff toolkit that flat-out labels politeness and objectivity as white supremacy. House Republicans laid out the photos, the diary entries, and the MASS Action materials in black and white. Nearly a billion dollars a year in public money is flowing into this. The director's answers were pure deflection. This isn't preserving history. It's rewriting it to fit an ideology most parents never signed up for. Pat also covered: Trump's Georgia rally just turned up the heat for John Thune Mamdani still ranks international law over the Constitution The Puka Nacua bite photo is now public Darline Graham Nordone takes Lindsey's seat — is she the real deal? Iranian sends a blunt message to Americans Does it make you angry that this is happening with your tax dollars? Have you taken your kids to a Smithsonian museum and walked out thinking, “This isn't the America I grew up with”? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:38 Iranian's Message for America 07:00 Trump Attends Dignified Transfer Ceremony 08:13 Trump at Atlanta, Georgia Rally 09:37 Trump Does the 'Tomahawk Chop' 10:19 People Mocking Trump Behind his Back 12:56 Trump on Communism 14:02 Scott Bessent on Socialism & Zohran Mamdani 16:28 Trump on the SAVE America Act 20:54 Zohran Mamdani Still Wants to Arrest Netanyahu 23:38 Rashida Tlaib on Mamdani & Netanyahu 25:01 Jim Jordan VS. Michelle Behnke 27:46 Brandon Gill VS. Michelle Behnke 30:17 It's Gonna Be a HOT Football Season! 35:34 Fat Five 48:13 A Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia?! 54:13 Tim Burchett on the Smithsonian Museum 1:01:14 Peggy Flanagan Speaking the Ojibwe Language 1:06:38 Pat Gray BINGO! Winner 1:07:26 Puka Nacua Bite Marks 1:12:16 Ted Lieu Shouts at UN Ambassador 1:16:39 40 Days since Mitch McConnell was Last Seen Alive 1:19:46 Harry Enten on Trump's Endorsement of Darline Graham 1:21:37 What do We Know about Darline Graham? 1:23:27 How Much Money is the Republican Party Raising? 1:26:18 Darline Graham's Policies 1:30:44 Joe Biden Fails to Block Recordings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans filed a criminal referral with the Justice Department against Jack Smith, the former special prosecutor who indicted Donald Trump twice. And President Trump attended his third dignified transfer of the war with Iran as the U.S. troop death toll reaches 18. Harry Sisson, Zachary Karabell, Barbara McQuade, Adam Mockler, and Alexander Vindman all join the 11th Hour with Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Headlines: Trump attended the dignified transfer of four service members killed in Iran, then immediately posted that the US would bomb a bridge or power plant in Tehran every time Iran fires anything at a Strait of Hormuz ship — which legal experts would describe as a war crime — before heading to Georgia for a rally where he called the Iran war a "skirmish," invented a weak nickname for Jon Ossoff, and called affordability a Democratic scam, while a guy behind him spent the whole time visibly mocking him. The US also signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia giving it a path to enriching uranium — with weaker inspection requirements than Obama's Iran deal — which is a fascinating position for an administration that says Iran can never enrich uranium, while also considering military strikes in Mali against an al-Qaeda affiliate, while letting Saudi Arabia, which harbored the al-Qaeda operatives who planned 9/11, enrich nuclear material, make it make sense. Meanwhile, House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget bill covering the Iran war, farmer tariff bailouts, and voting law changes, plus a stock trading ban that exempts the president from the ban on stock trading — which is the entire point of a stock trading ban — with a random voter ID requirement inserted for good measure. Republicans also sent a criminal referral for Jack Smith to the DOJ for allegedly lying about reading their text messages during his Trump investigations, which is a bold move from the party currently under investigation for everything. Three election deniers endorsed by Trump won Arizona primary races for offices that will directly influence certifying the 2028 election, with OG election denier Andy Biggs winning the Republican governor's primary to face Katie Hobbs in November. And OpenAI announced that its own AI system autonomously hacked into another AI company called Hugging Face in what they called an "unprecedented cyber incident."  Resources/Articles mentioned: WaPo: Trump administration weighs military options in Mali, officials say NBC News: Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 service members killed in Iran attacks since the ceasefire ended The Guardian: Trump scoffs at ‘affordability' as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally | Donald Trump WaPo: U.S. signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that gives it path to enriching fuel NYT: House Adopts $95 Billion G.O.P. Budget for Iran War AP News: House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue Fox News: Jack Smith hit with criminal referral as GOP moves testimony fight toward prosecution WaPo: Arizona primary takeaways: Trump's picks prevail and a House Democrat survives AP News: OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company  Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red state House Republicans are pushing an amnesty bill that has conservatives asking whether the GOP is actually listening to its voters. Senator Ron Johnson joins to discuss the growing frustration inside the Republican Party, why too much time is being spent on infighting, and why Republicans need to start getting results. Plus, an FBI agent accused of running a "shadow government" against President Trump raises new questions about accountability in Washington. The American Dream is slipping further out of reach for millions of Americans — and Republicans will need to prove they can deliver. Jesse Kelly tackles the top headlines of the day. Choq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetvfor a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for life PureTalk: Stop overpaying for big wireless and switch to Pure Talk to get unlimited data when you visit https://PureTalk.com/JESSETV American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an average of $800/mo. NMLS #182334 https://nmlsconsumeraccess.orgAPR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-891-2821 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit https://AmericanFinancing.net/JesseAverage savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A third U.S. service member has been killed since Friday as the U.S. bombs Iran for a ninth straight night, with Iran vowing not a drop of oil will pass through the Strait of Hormuz while the attacks continue. House Republicans have one week left before the August recess as Speaker Mike Johnson tries to advance defense funding, a stock trading ban for lawmakers, and President Trump's election integrity bill amid high voter anxiety over the cost of living. And the United Kingdom has a new prime minister this morning as Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer, becoming the country's seventh leader in just ten years.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Tina Kraja, Brett Neely, Tara Neill, Mohamad ElBardicy and Taylor Haney.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia DumasOur director is Christopher ThomasWe get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.(0:00) Introduction(01:54) US-Iran War Escalates(05:24) Congress To-Do List(09:08) UK Has A New Prime MinisterSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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