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In a jam-packed two-hour episode, @intheMatrixxx and @shadygrooove deliver a fiery takedown of the deep state's schemes. Hour 1 spotlights Stephen Miller's interim National Security Advisor role, confirmed by Trump on Air Force One on May 4, 2025, as the loyalist who's “already doing the job” with a 94% drop in illegal crossings and 200,000 deportations. They slam the Flynn Network's weekend fiasco, pushing Michael Flynn for NSA despite Trump firing him after 23 days in 2017 for lying to the FBI, exposing their disloyalty to Trump's vision. Trump's Air Force One gaggle also touted his 140+ executive orders, while the show reveals how 150 Tren de Aragua gang arrests are being buried to fuel optics against Pam Bondi, who's battling “rogue judges” and DOJ smears. Hour 2 previews Trump's Big Beautiful Parade on June 14, 2025, a $15 million spectacle with 6,600 soldiers and 50 helicopters to celebrate his 79th birthday and America's strength. 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As I delve into the intricacies of Project 2025, a comprehensive and contentious initiative spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, it becomes clear that this is more than just a policy blueprint – it's a vision for a fundamentally transformed American governance.Project 2025 is the culmination of efforts by over 400 scholars and conservative groups, led by former Trump administration officials Paul Dans and Spencer Chretien. This 900-page manifesto outlines a sweeping overhaul of federal policies, aiming to reshape the government in line with conservative principles. The project is structured around four key pillars: a detailed policy guide, a database of potential personnel, a training program for these candidates, and a playbook for actions to be taken within the first 180 days of a new administration[2][4].One of the most striking aspects of Project 2025 is its approach to education. The initiative criticizes what it terms "woke propaganda" in public schools and advocates for a significant reduction in the federal government's role in education. This includes closing the Department of Education and transferring its responsibilities to the states. Programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) would be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics would become part of the Census Bureau. The federal government, according to Project 2025, should merely keep statistics, rather than enforcing civil rights in schools or investigating disparate impacts of disciplinary measures on racial or ethnic grounds[1].The project also proposes drastic changes in education funding. It suggests allowing Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expire, which would remove $18 billion in federal funds for schools in low-income areas. Instead, public funds would be available as school vouchers, even for parents sending their children to private or religious schools. This shift is part of a broader philosophy that views education as a private rather than a public good[1].In the realm of environmental policy, Project 2025's vision is equally radical. It seeks to downsize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), close the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, and reverse the 2009 EPA finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to human health. This would prevent the federal government from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The project also advocates for blocking the expansion of the national electrical grid, stymying the transition to renewable energy, and relaxing regulations on the fossil fuel industry. For instance, it suggests removing restrictions on oil drilling imposed by the Bureau of Land Management and promoting Arctic drilling[1].The implications of these environmental policies are far-reaching. Nonpartisan experts warn that without expanding the electrical grid, renewable energy projects will have to slow down. Additionally, the project's stance on climate change mitigation is at odds with many Republicans who acknowledge the importance of addressing climate change. Benji Backer, founder of the American Conservation Coalition, has criticized Project 2025's climate policies as "wrongheaded" and noted a growing consensus among younger Republicans that human activity causes climate change[1].Project 2025 also targets other federal agencies and programs. It proposes reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by shifting the majority of preparedness and response costs to states and localities. This move is justified by the argument that FEMA is "overtasked" and "overcompensates for the lack of state and local preparedness and response." The project further suggests ending preparedness grants for states and localities, arguing that these grants should be terminated to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from "handing out federal tax dollars"[3].In the area of technology and media, Project 2025's recommendations are equally sweeping. It calls for increasing agency accountability while decreasing wasteful spending at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The project also advocates for promoting national security and economic prosperity by supporting the expansion of 5G networks and satellite technologies like StarLink. Additionally, it suggests that Big Tech companies should contribute to the Universal Service Fund, which is currently funded through telephone bills[4].The project's approach to civil rights and social policies is another contentious area. It proposes rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, arguing that these policies can violate federal civil rights laws. Project 2025 also aims to dismantle the DEI apparatus in various agencies and eliminate terms like "DEI," "abortion," and "gender equality" from federal rules and regulations. This stance aligns with Trump's executive order ending all DEI programs within the federal government, which he claimed could shut out Americans "who deserve a shot at the American dream" due to their race or sex[3].Critics of Project 2025, including Democrats and some Republicans, have been vocal about its potential impacts. Vice President Kamala Harris has described the project as a plan to "return America to a dark past," and President Biden has accused Trump of lying about his connections to the initiative, stating that it "should scare every single American"[2].Despite Trump's public disavowal of Project 2025, the initiative's connections to his administration are undeniable. Former high-ranking officials like Ben Carson, John Ratcliffe, and Peter Navarro are listed as authors or contributors to the policy agenda. This close association has led critics to argue that Project 2025 is essentially a blueprint for a second Trump term, one that could endanger democratic institutions and concentrate presidential power[2][4].As the 2024 elections approach, Project 2025 stands as a significant milestone in the debate over the future of American governance. Its proposals, if implemented, would mark a profound shift in federal policies, from education and environmental regulation to technology and civil rights. Whether these changes would be beneficial or detrimental remains a subject of intense debate.In the words of Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, the nation is "in the process of the second American Revolution," which he hopes will remain bloodless. However, the radical nature of Project 2025's proposals has raised concerns among many that this revolution could come at a steep cost to democratic values and social welfare[2].As we move forward, the fate of Project 2025 will likely be decided in the political arena. Will its vision for a more conservative, decentralized government prevail, or will it face significant resistance from those who see it as a threat to the fabric of American society? The answer will depend on the choices made by voters, policymakers, and the next administration. One thing is certain, however: Project 2025 has set the stage for a critical conversation about the future of America, one that will shape the country's trajectory for years to come.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Trump hand-picked his national security team to troll the libs, and boy did he get us good. From Pete Hegseth to Tulsi Gabbard to John Ratcliffe, each pick seemed more incompetent than the last. But are they also criminals? We break down all the criminal, civil, and record-keeping issues in Signalgate. Also: we've got good news from the D.C. Circuit as a conservative panel declines to hand Trump the unreviewable power to deport anyone, anywhere under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Things are… maybe looking up?   Links: J.G.G. v. Trump (D.D.C. - Judge Boasberg - Alien Enemies Act) docket https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69741724/jgg-v-trump/   J.G.G. v. Trump (DC Circuit) docket https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69742127/jgg-v-donald-trump/   American Oversight v. Hegseth (D.D.C. - Judge Boasberg - Signalgate) docket https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69788832/american-oversight-v-hegseth/   Shilling v. Trump (W.D. Wash - trans military ban) docket https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69617888/shilling-v-trump/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

Thursday, March 27th, 2025Today, Jeffrey Goldberg from the Atlantic has released the entire Signal chat except for the name of the CIA agent; the Republican Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee Wicker and the ranking member Jack Reed have called for an investigation into the Signal chat; a Democrat has won a Pennsylvania State Senate seat for the first time in history; the Supreme Court has upheld Biden's ghost gun limits; an anti-vaxxer has been hired to head a study on vaccines; the Trump administration has responded to Judge Boasberg's order to show cause why they're not in contempt of court for refusing to turn the planes around; Judge Boasberg draws the American Oversight lawsuit against the cabinet members on the Signal chat; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Mark CubanCost Plus DrugsCost Plus Drugs for BusinessesMark Cuban (@mcuban.bsky.social) — BlueskyThank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Stories:Atlantic releases transcript of Trump team's Signal chat | The Washington PostVaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism | The Washington PostDemocrat James Andrew Malone scores an upset win in a Pennsylvania Senate special election | WHTM ABC27Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration's Limits on ‘Ghost Guns' | The New York TimesGood Trouble: Let's all call and remind our senators who voted for Pete Hegseth that they voted for an unqualified candidate with a questionable background. They put Americans' safety in the hands of an amateur who inexcusably invited a journalist to join an unsecured chat about a foreign military operation. Ask your members of congress to draw up articles of impeachment, and to call on Hegseth, Gabbard, and Ratcliffe to resign immediately. Contacting U.S. Senators | senate.govhttps://5calls.orgTrump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.comTeslaTakedown — Join the March 29 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTIONFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/From The Good NewsLanugo | WikipediaCreation Entertainment's Salute to the Women of Sci-Fi:A Creation Charity Event Give me liberty or give me death! | WikipediaPasadena HumaneTennesseeWilliams.net - HAROLD AND ST. CLAUDETennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival 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! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

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Blame and lies are flying as high level officials with the Trump administration try to save face in the aftermath of the Signal scandal. National security advisor Mike Waltz, who allegedly added the reporter from the Atlantic to a private group chat discussing military attack plans, now says he's never even met the reporter. Like magic, two pictures of them standing shoulder to shoulder emerged. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio did his best to try to distance himself from the scandal, CIA director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, both happened to be testifying in front of Congress and did their best to avoid trouble. We'll, lay it all out as we welcome political analyst, and presidential historian John Rothmann to the show. The court cases against President Trump are many. Two fresh rulings against Trump are bringing him ire. We will run it past former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz.

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Three top intelligence officials sat before Congress and lied through their teeth. In another classic Rick rant, our host unpacks a jaw-dropping hearing featuring Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, and John Ratcliffe, the classified Signal chat scandal, and the dangerous implications for U.S. national security. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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- SCOTUS: Judicial Review of Air Pollution - Opening Statement at US Strategic Command & US Space Command Review of Defense Authorization Request for FY 2026 - Kash Patel, John Ratcliffe, Tulsi Gabbard Testify at the House Intelligence Committee Hearing on Global Security Threats - Alina Habba on Signal Chat Group Security Breach - NPR & PBS Executives Testify Before DOGE Subcommittee - Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt - Continuing - NPR & PBS Executives Testify Before DOGE Subcommittee - Badlands Commentary from Ashe and Ghost - President Trump participates in a Women's History Month Event - Continuing - NPR & PBS Executives Testify Before DOGE Subcommittee - Badlands Commentary from Ashe - Clip: Vice President JD Vance' remarks after meeting with Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico

C dans l'air du 26 mars 2025 - Trump : "Il nous faut le Groenland"C'est l'histoire d'une faille de sécurité retentissante. Le rédacteur en chef du site The Atlantic a révélé, lundi 24 mars, avoir pu assister "par erreur" à une réunion "top secrète" sur la messagerie Signal rassemblant 18 responsables américains de premier plan concernant les bombardements américains au Yémen, avant même qu'ils aient lieu le 15 mars dernier. Une révélation qui suscite depuis une onde de choc aux États-Unis, tandis que les appels à la démission se sont multipliés contre ces membres du gouvernement qualifiés "d'amateurs".Ce serait, en effet, Michael Waltz, le conseiller à la sécurité nationale de Donald Trump, qui aurait ajouté par erreur Jeffrey Goldberg à un groupe sur Signal aux côtés des principaux poids lourds du gouvernement. Le vice-président J.D. Vance participait à cette conversation, tout comme Pete Hegseth, le ministre de la Défense, John Ratcliffe, le directeur de la CIA, ou encore Steve Witkoff, l'émissaire spécial du président américain pour le Moyen-Orient et l'Ukraine.Sur ce fil de discussions, le journaliste a pu prendre connaissance du détail des plans US pour bombarder les Houthis au Yémen. Il a également pu lire des échanges, crus et sans détours, critiquant les Européens, qualifiés de "profiteurs pathétiques" de l'argent et de la puissance militaire des États-Unis.Au-delà de la bourde, le recours à cette messagerie et les propos qui y ont été tenus suscitent un tollé outre-Atlantique. "C'est l'une des fuites de renseignement militaire les plus stupéfiantes que j'ai lues depuis très, très longtemps", a dénoncé le chef de la minorité démocrate au Sénat américain, Chuck Schumer, appelant à une "enquête complète". "D'un point de vue de sécurité opérationnelle, c'est le plus grand foirage possible. Ces gens ne peuvent pas assurer la sécurité de l'Amérique", a critiqué pour sa part sur X Pete Buttigieg, personnalité en vue du parti démocrate. Mais une des réactions les plus commentées est venue d'Hillary Clinton, candidate malheureuse face à Donald Trump à la présidentielle de 2016. Le républicain l'avait attaquée à l'époque sans relâche pour avoir envoyé des courriers électroniques officiels via une messagerie privée quand elle était secrétaire d'Etat. "Dites-moi que c'est une blague", a-t-elle écrit sur le réseau social X, en partageant l'article de The Atlantic."Je ne sais rien de tout cela", a répondu Donald Trump, interrogé lundi sur ces révélations qui secouent Washington. Un peu plus tard, sa porte-parole, Karoline Leavitt, a assuré que le président américain "continuait d'avoir la plus grande confiance dans son équipe de sécurité nationale, y compris son conseiller à la sécurité nationale, Mike Waltz".Une affaire et des propos qui ont provoqué également colère et consternation en Europe. "Poutine est désormais au chômage : plus besoin d'espionner, les fuites viennent des Américains eux-mêmes", a ironisé l'eurodéputée Nathalie Loiseau, avant d'enfoncer le clou : "Il n'y a plus d'adultes dans la pièce à Washington. Même mes ados sont plus responsables". Face à la polémique, certains responsables européens néanmoins appellent à l'apaisement. Mais la manière dont les États-Unis parlent de l'UE en ce moment "n'aide pas", a admis la députée danoise Christel Schaldemose, alors qu'une nouvelle visite au Groenland ce jeudi du conseiller américain à la sécurité nationale et de l'épouse du vice-président J.D. Vance relance les tensions."Nous en sommes désormais à un point où il ne s'agit plus d'une simple visite innocente de l'épouse d'un homme politique", a estimé le Premier ministre groenlandais sortant. "Il convient de souligner que notre intégrité et notre démocratie doivent être respectées sans aucune ingérence extérieure", a-t-il martelé sur Facebook. La Première ministre danoise, Mette Frederiksen, avait déjà déclaré au quotidien groenlandais Sermitsiaq que la visite de Usha Vance "ne peut être considérée indépendamment des déclarations publiques qui ont été faites" par le président américain. Depuis son retour à la tête des États-Unis, Donald Trump ne fait que marteler sa volonté de mettre la main sur le Groenland, sans exclure la force et de remettre en cause l'alliance des États-Unis avec le Vieux Continent. Devenu la bête noire des Européens, le président américain suscite aussi l'angoisse des Français expatriés aux États-Unis. Selon une enquête réalisée par le vice-président de l'Assemblée Roland Lescure auprès de 9 000 Français vivant en Amérique du Nord, l'inquiétude est profonde, notamment chez les scientifiques..Les experts :- Général Dominique TRINQUAND - Ancien chef de la mission militaire française auprès de l'ONU, auteur de D'un monde à l'autre - Anne-Elisabeth MOUTET, éditorialiste - The Daily Telegraph - Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs - Adina Revol - spécialiste des affaires européennes, autrice de Rompre avec la Russie

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Republican Texas U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon told a town hall crowd that today's young people won't have Social Security - he recommends they "get a second job": https://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/1jk1dxc/the_way_we_can_fix_social_security_is_to_tell/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonThe Signal group chat scandal continues, with longtime Texas Republican elected official and current Trump CIA director John Ratcliffe on the hot seat before House Democrats again today: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2025/03/25/the-sloppy-texan-in-the-trump-group-chat-that-texted-war-plans-to-a-reporter/This morning, HB-139 is being heard at the Capitol - this is the bill that would allow Texas employers to offer their workers insurance packages that omit federal coverage mandates including child coverage and mental health options: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/healthcare/2025/03/20/employer-health-insurance-texas-house-bill-139-reduce-coverage-mandates-requirements/82516916007/OPINION: Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett should apologize for remarks made about Governor Abbott's disability - but in an all-out political battle, mistakes will be made, and should be considered in proper context against the cruelty Republicans display on a daily basis: https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/governor-hot-wheels...Disability rights groups similarly express disappointment in Rep. Crockett, but also recognize her value as a long-term ally: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/25/jasmine-crockett-greg-abbott-reaction-027823...Perceptions of ineffectual resistance by mainstream Democrats is likely fueling the surge of popularity that progressives like Crockett, Greg Casar, AOC and Bernie Sanders are seeing lately: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/democrats-reaching-trump-tipping-point?utm_source=chatgpt.comGet tickets for Draggieland, which after a legal win by Texas A&M's Queer Empowerment Council and FIRE, is happening in College Station on Thursday: ⁠https://boxoffice.tamu.edu/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8C3D300E-E6B8-4952-9B39-27A91F9CCDC1&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=A6B1EF1D-CE46-4EED-BAEB-9FFED77A5A87⁠We're proud to welcome Mayor Nirenberg as our guest for a live podcast taping in San Antonio on May 6! Please join us for a fun fundraising gathering of progressives at our Party For Progress - RSVP here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/sanantonio_mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On March 29th, the State Democratic Executive Committee will choose a new chair for the Texas Democratic Party - while you don't get to vote in this very important election, you have a representative on that committee, and you should let them know your preferences: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/most-important-election-you-don%E2%80%99t-know-about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Group texts are the scourge of modern communication technology, sure, but when you find yourself somehow looped in on a juicy conversation you know you're not meant to be privy to, who wouldn't stick around to see how it continues?That's the situation Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg (likely "JG" in Mike Waltz' phone or Signal app contacts) found himself in two weekends ago when he was inadvertently (we presume) looped into a curious mixture of Trump Cabinet officials, Pentagon brass, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (and later we learned, another unqualified individual - Joe Kent, as the New York Times reports, "Trump's nominee to run the national counterterrorism center has been acting as a chief of staff to Ms. Gabbard. A confirmation date for Mr. Kent has not been set."Today a Senate subcomittee got to grill Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe on this, and while Ratcliffe insists the conversation wasn't classified, he and she both answered (and dodged) questions as if the information in the conversation was. "You can't have it both ways," exclaimed Senator Mark Warner (D-Va). The one consistent response from Trump officials has been to be smug and disimssive in smearing Goldberg - while also not denying he was erroneously looped in. It's always the journalists with that tribe and never the scandal they created, after all.For his part, Goldberg not only exonerated himself with Jen Psaki, he made the rounds to CNN, and to The Bulwark with Tim Miller, where he claimed an undercover CIA operative was identified (though he's not revealing that agent's name). But remember ... not classified. *wink*Meanwhile, a foul-mouthed Pete Buttigieg did a rare social media take on his own before landing on CNN to weigh in further. Secretary Buttigieg, someone who in a military and political capacity, had to handle classified information, knows the ins and outs of NIPR and SIPR, but the general public of course doesn't. A friend of mine with a two-plus decade career in service gave me a primer on it overnight, insisting "I have a government-issued “secure phone”. It's an iPhone. What makes it “secure” is the Microsoft Azure platform that holds my email certificates; but that's still only NIPR - USG SIPR isn't broadcast in any form via a cellular tunnel. My gov phone is basically software-hardwired to a VPN to the gov non-secure  network. It's ridiculous. To put signal on my gov phone I'd have to establish an Apple ID with my gov email (but the gov server would filter the confirmation, so it wouldn't/shouldn't  happen) or login to Apple with my personal account on my gov device (I ain't doing that) - and no, Signal isn't available on a ‘government device storefront' so yeah - the whole thing is ridiculous."The whole Chinese spy balloon stuff seems kind of trivial now, no?

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about John Ratcliffe testifying before Congress after Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic being in a group chat from the Trump administration with highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Sheng Thao calling out conservatives and California installing speeding cameras. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Mahmoud Khalil hid ties to UNRWA on green card application as he gets hit with new accusations. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show by talking about Hyundai announcing a $20 billion investment into the U.S. Tony also talks about reciprocal tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony starts the show talking about John Ratcliffe testifying before Congress after Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic being in a group chat from the Trump administration with highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about John Ratcliffe testifying before Congress after Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic being in a group chat from the Trump administration with highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Sheng Thao calling out conservatives and California installing speeding cameras. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Mahmoud Khalil hid ties to UNRWA on green card application as he gets hit with new accusations. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show by talking about Hyundai announcing a $20 billion investment into the U.S. Tony also talks about reciprocal tariffs. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Massachusetts releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants accused of raping children. Tony also talks about how a judge thinks that nazi’s got better treatment than Venezuelan gang members. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about a woman named Latarsha Brown of staging a hoax hate crime of plating a noose on her desk and facing false report charges. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony is joined with Noah Rothman of the National Review to talk about why Jeffrey Goldberg was in the group chat. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Colorado to take down a portrait of President Donald Trump at their state capitol after President Trump called for its removal and calling it distorted. Tony also talks more of an Amazon delivery driver vandalizing a pro-Israel sign. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking more about Jeffrey Goldberg in the Trump administration group chat and Ron Wyden’s reaction to it. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about playing Fortnite with his kids to decompress. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony is joined with Dr. Matt Will, economist from the University of Indianapolis, to talk about the different types of tariffs. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about Jasmine Crockett mocking Governor Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Need to Know, Ross Coulthart and Bryce Zabel discuss the latest developments in the UAP conversation, particularly the lack of action from the new U.S. administration despite previous campaign promises. They highlight the role of key figures like John Ratcliffe, the new CIA director, and Marco Rubio, the new Secretary of State, both of whom have previously acknowledged the reality of unexplained aerial phenomena. The conversation also delves into Elon Musk's recent claims that he would know about secret UAP programs if they existed—claims that Ross and Bryce find naive, given the compartmentalized nature of classified government projects. The episode also explores the broader implications of disclosure, touching on government secrecy, potential geopolitical ramifications, and the upcoming documentary The Age of Disclosure, which promises to feature high-level insiders speaking out about UAPs. Additionally, the hosts discuss Richard Dolan's new book on USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects) and the historical significance of cases like Kecksburg and the Betty and Barney Hill abduction. The ongoing mystery of military drone incursions and their potential ties to UAP phenomena is another major talking point, with Ross expressing frustration over media and government responses. They close by considering the possibility that foreign powers like Russia or China might take the lead on disclosure, potentially forcing the U.S. to respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's national security team is in place, and the intelligence community is feeling the shock. Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" has infiltrated federal agencies, intelligence officials are resigning or being purged, and US allies are questioning how much they can still trust Washington. In this episode, The Atlantic's Shane Harris joins Matt to assess the state of the US intelligence community one month into Trump's second term. They discuss the FBI shake-up under Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, Musk's DOGE operatives posing an unprecedented counterintelligence risk, and whether Five Eyes can survive another four years. Plus, is the intelligence community still a viable career path for those who believe in its mission? Read Shane's work at The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/shane-harris/ Follow Shane on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shaneharris.bsky.social Follow Shane on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/shaneharris Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G50obIZatz0 Shane's reporting discussed in the episode: "Trump's Military Purge Has Washington Asking 'Who's Next?'" by Shane Harris & Jonathan Lemire: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/02/cq-brown-joint-chiefs-chairman-fired/681804/ "This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take Over" by Michael Scherer, Ashley Parker, Matteo Wong & Shane Harris: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/02/doge-musk-federal-agencies-takeover/681744/ "Elon Musk Is Breaking the National-Security System": https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/02/doge-intelligence-agencies-harm/681667/ "The Spies Are Shown the Door": https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/02/trump-intelligence-agency-buyouts/681589/ "FBI Agents Are Stunned by the Scale of the Expected Trump Purge": https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/01/trump-fbi-revenge-firings/681538/ "Trump's First Shot in His War on the 'Deep State'": https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/01/trump-executive-order-security/681423/ "The Rise of John Ratcliffe": https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/01/ratcliffe-dni-cia-trump/681197/ "Trump's 'Deep State' Revenge": https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/11/intelligence-agencies-trump-loyalists/680625/  Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” and go AD-Free on Patreon for £3/$4: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fultonmatt.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. Music by Andrew R. Bird Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts.

The Trump administration is moving at warp speed, and today on Badlands Daily, CannCon and Ashe in America break down the latest power plays, meltdowns, and tactical victories—joined by special guest GhostofBPH for an in-depth geopolitical deep dive. First up: Trump's Gaza Gambit—an unexpected proposal for U.S. "ownership" of Gaza that has the world reeling. Is this a Middle East peace masterstroke or the start of something even bigger? The crew unpacks the geopolitical angles, the panic from Netanyahu, and why Trump's approach is straight out of Art of the Deal. Meanwhile, the CIA is offering buyouts as Trump and John Ratcliffe begin their great purge of the intelligence community. With mass resignations looming, what's next for the deep state's shadow army? Also on deck: Schumer, Maxine Waters, and other regime operatives are losing their minds, Elon Musk's efficiency squad is rewriting the rules of government, and the FBI just handed over the names of 5,000 employees who worked on J6 prosecutions—let's talk about why that matters. From sovereign wealth funds to deep state takedowns, this episode is packed. Buckle up—it's all happening!

Jon Herold breaks down another blockbuster day in the news, where the firehose of information just won't let up. First, Trump's unexpected Gaza proposal—is it a real estate masterstroke or a strategic shake-up meant to force the Arab world's hand? The Saudi reaction is loud and clear, but what does it mean for the Abraham Accords and the broader multipolar shift? Meanwhile, the CIA is now offering buyouts—Trump and John Ratcliffe are gutting the intelligence community from the inside out, and the deep state is not taking it well. And speaking of meltdowns, the Democrats' public freakout over USAID's demise is reaching new levels of ridiculousness, with Maxine Waters, Chuck Schumer, and others screaming into the void about “saving democracy” (read: their money laundering slush fund). Also on deck: Bitcoin's potential new role in the U.S. economy, Pam Bondi's first day as Attorney General, and why Politico and other media outlets have been exposed as government-funded propaganda machines. Buckle up—because the controlled demolition of the corrupt system is officially underway.

Here are 3 Big Things you need to know to start today—   Number One— The number of kids born as anchor babies in the United States is jaw dropping—in fact a new study says its more than 250,000—a year—every year—   Number Two— The Director of the CIA, John Ratcliffe ordered the release of a report—that traces the origins of Covid right back to Wuhan—and the Biden Administration had it the whole time—jaw dropping—   Number Three— We are only a week in—and the world is a different place with Donald Trump back in charge—and the first week of his second term has been a lesson in how you can do things when you have experience—

Michael Fanone, one of the many DC police officers brutally attacked on January 6th, reacts to being told that he is “no longer a victim” after Donald Trump pardoned hundreds of the rioters. Plus, former CIA Director John Brennan discusses having his security clearance revoked as the president launches his retribution tour.

Welcome to The Purple Political Breakdown, a feature of US RESIST NEWS, your trusted nonprofit news service dedicated to truthful reporting in an age of disinformation. Hosted by Radell Lewis, this podcast dives into the biggest political stories shaping America today.From high-profile government confirmations—like Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense and John Ratcliffe as CIA Director—to major media shifts, like CNN's transition to streaming amidst significant layoffs, we break it all down.We also explore critical issues like the landmark $7.4 billion settlement by the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, which aims to address the opioid crisis, and former President Trump's controversial disaster relief visits tied to broader political conditions.Join us for insightful analysis, in-depth reporting, and balanced conversations that matter. Learn more at usresistnews.org.Stay informed. Stay engaged. This is The Purple Political Breakdown.

Today's Headlines: Trump's first week back has been eventful. Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary nomination heads to a final vote, while John Ratcliffe is confirmed as CIA director. A new GOP-led January 6th committee was launched and Speaker Johnson has discouraged subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson amid fears of exposing lawmakers' explicit texts. Trump's order to limit birthright citizenship faced its first legal challenge, with a federal judge issuing a restraining order, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional." Meanwhile, Trump considers cutting FEMA as wildfires rage in Los Angeles, burning over 10,000 acres and prompting mass evacuations. In Nashville, a school shooting left two dead and two injured, despite AI weapon detection software failing. His manifesto cited Candace Owens and Adolf Hitler as inspirations. Lastly, the Sacklers agreed to a $7.4B settlement over Purdue Pharma's opioid crisis role. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations NBC News: Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director Axios: House GOP launches new panel to investigate Jan. 6  WA Post: Johnson aide discouraged Hutchinson subpoena over concerns about lawmakers' ‘sexual texts'  NBC News: Federal district court judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order CBS News: Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, containment rises as some evacuations remain The Guardian: ‘Setting us up for catastrophe': alarm at Trump attack on federal disaster agency  Tennessean: Antioch school shooting updates: Nashville mayor emphasizes community 'togetherness,' fundraiser NBC News: Purdue Pharma, Sackler family to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to OxyContin lawsuits Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust is an elusive thing to gain, and President Trump is earning it from Americans all across the country as he delivers early in his new term on the promises he made on the campaign trail. Trump declassifies the JFK, RFK and MLK files and pardons 23 pro-life protesters prosecuted by Joe Biden's DOJ. John Ratcliffe is the newly confirmed head of the CIA as Pete Hegseth moves for a full Senate vote. The RINOs come out for Hegseth as John Fetterman gets hauled back in by the left. Harry Enten with polling about illegal immigration that delivers another blow to Joe Biden's dismal legacy.

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as Trump's CIA director

Your host Josh Hammer unpacks all the latest news in Washington, D.C.: President Trump's heroic FACE Act pardons, John Ratcliffe's CIA director confirmation, left-wing judges acting wild on Trump's J6 pardons, and the coming judicial war on the crucial constitutional issue of birthright citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump signed an executive order releasing additional government files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The judge ruled the order unconstitutional after hearing a challenge from four Democrat-led states.John Ratcliffe was sworn in as CIA director on Thursday after the Senate voted 74–25 to confirm him. This marks Trump's second nominee to win Senate approval.A new wildfire, known as the Hughes Fire, broke out north of Los Angeles, forcing around 50,000 residents to evacuate. This occurred as California lawmakers approved a $2.5 billion relief package for the fires.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Appearing on Fox News with Lawrence Jones, Trump Administration Border Czar Tom Homan revealed that since Donald Trump took office on Monday I.C.E. has arrested over 100 dangerous criminals who entered the country illegally. Rich suspects Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner may not cooperate with federal officials seeking to arrest undocumented migrants deemed a threat to public safety. 6:15pm- Cabinet Confirmation Votes: Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee have stalled Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi's confirmation vote for 7-days. She now has to wait until January 29th. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he expects the next procedural vote for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to be held tomorrow—with the final vote taking place Friday, possibly Saturday morning. John Ratcliffe's vote for CIA Director was supposed to be held Tuesday night but Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) stalled it—demanding a “full debate.” Ratcliffe's confirmation vote will now likely be held tomorrow. 6:30pm- REPLAY: Speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and several other companies will invest $500 billion to build the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. While some are vocally expressing fear that A.I. could lead to a societal downfall, Rich expresses optimism. He notes that its necessary for the U.S. to drive advancements in the critical technological field—as the alternative would be to allow geopolitical rival China to dominate the sphere which would have catastrophic implications for national security.

President Trump speaks to the World Economic Forum about tariffs and trade, war in Ukraine and U.S.-China relations; Senate confirms John Ratcliffe for CIA Director and advances Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary; Senate confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins; interview with The Hill's Zach Schonfeld on a federal judge putting a hold on President Trump's Executive Order to restrict birthright citizenship. (41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live mocked the far-left hosts of MSNBC for overreacting to Donald Trump's presidency. Meanwhile, Jon Stewart grilled Democrats for focusing on the immutable characteristics of party members instead of actual policy. 4:10pm- On HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher addressed the wildfires in Los Angeles. Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to figure out why there were so many malfunctioning fire hydrants throughout LA—Maher noted this should have been investigated BEFORE the fires. 4:15pm- A report from Austyn Jeffs of The Free Press documents how Los Angeles officials have allowed for their fire departments to fall into a state of disrepair—documenting collapsing ceilings, broken doors, and dangerous mold. 4:30pm- According to reports, the United State Senate will consider the Laken Riley Act before voting for Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio and CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe on Monday. In order to be granted speedy consideration, the Senate needs unanimous agreement before voting on the nominations.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/20/2025): 3:05pm: On Monday, in the Capitol Rotunda, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The ceremony was moved indoors due to frigid temperatures. In his inaugural address, President Trump declared January 20th, 2025- “Liberation Day.” He also pledged usher in a golden age for America. 3:10pm- Prior to leaving office, President Joe Biden issued a series of preemptive pardons for five of his family members, Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the House committee investigating January 6—including Rep. Jamie Raskin and former Congressmembers Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney. 3:15pm- In a clip from December 2020, Joe Biden told CNN's Jake Tapper that he would not issue any preemptive pardons as president. 3:30pm- During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump declared that it will be official American policy to recognize “only two genders—male and female.” He also pledged to focus on meritocracy and pivot away from the prioritization of far-left policies like diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.). 3:40pm- According to reports, President Donald Trump is expected to sign as many as 200 executive orders on Day 1 of his presidency. The orders will address border security, domestic energy production, and ending D.E.I. policies. 3:50pm- During the inaugural lunch, President Donald Trump toasted speakers and guests with a glass of Diet Coke while others in attendance used champagne. Speaking of Diet Coke, Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee Linda Kerns managed to get a bottle of “Commemorative Inaugural Diet Coke” for Matt! Last week, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey presented Trump with the special bottle. 4:05pm- Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live mocked the far-left hosts of MSNBC for overreacting to Donald Trump's presidency. Meanwhile, Jon Stewart grilled Democrats for focusing on the immutable characteristics of party members instead of actual policy. 4:10pm- On HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher addressed the wildfires in Los Angeles. Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to figure out why there were so many malfunctioning fire hydrants throughout LA—Maher noted this should have been investigated BEFORE the fires. 4:15pm- A report from Austyn Jeffs of The Free Press documents how Los Angeles officials have allowed for their fire departments to fall into a state of disrepair—documenting collapsing ceilings, broken doors, and dangerous mold. 4:30pm- According to reports, the United State Senate will consider the Laken Riley Act before voting for Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio and CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe on Monday. In order to be granted speedy consideration, the Senate needs unanimous agreement before voting on the nominations. 5:05pm- The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has unanimously approved Marco Rubio's nomination to serve as Secretary of State. Rubio expected to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate later tonight. 5:10pm- New York Times: Biden was Protected by Inner Circle. According to The New York Times, six members of Joe Biden's inner circle protected the “faltering” president and shielded the press from witnessing his physical and cognitive decline. The reporters suggest that Biden was “disoriented” at events commemorating D-Day, and at times “gazed off in the distance.” French President Emmanuel Macron supposedly described Biden as being “out of it.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/biden-age.html. 5:40pm- Is there an internal war within the Democrat Party? According to Politico, the feud between Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and the Biden family continues to rage on—stemming from the former Speaker's insistence that Biden remove himself from the 2024 presidential race. 5:50pm- Last week, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked who the leader of the Democrat Party would be once Joe ...

A handful of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees are facing questions from Senators on Capitol Hill. Though it appears some picks like Secretary of State nominee Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe will face smooth confirmations, it could be more challenging for those like Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth — who had his hearing last Tuesday. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the hearings that have taken place thus far and which ones to watch out for. In a matter of hours, President-elect Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. As he returns to the White House, many Americans will watch to see which issues the incoming President will prioritize during his first weeks in office — including whether he'll reverse recent executive orders issued by President Biden. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Washington DC Correspondent Jared Halpern weigh in on the logistics of this presidential transition, President Biden's legacy, and what to expect from a second Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In a live conversation on January 15, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes spoke to Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower and Scott Anderson about the second day of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. They discussed the hearings for Pam Bondi's nomination to be attorney general, John Ratcliffe's nomination to be CIA director, and Marco Rubio's nomination to be secretary of state, and how collegial or contentious each hearing was.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oakland is circling the drain thanks to decades of Democrat policies that they voted for. A vote for Democrats is a vote for destruction. Ghost stories to try and make Jesse believe. John Ratcliffe did well at his hearing, including exposing the Hunter Biden laptop situation. Is brisket overrated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Marco Rubio and John Ratcliffe present their policy objectives in Senate confirmation hearings of their own. The difference between administrations is palpable. Do Merrick Garland or Bill Burns speak with the ease, focus and resolve as President Trump's cabinet nominees have thus far? And how did the senators do in yesterday's grilling? Listen to Blumenthal, Kennedy and Durbin and hear the obvious fear democrats have over being investigated. Which of Trump's cabinet nominees does the Deep State fear most? Deep Stater Mike Pence tries to derail RFK Jr's confirmation hearing.

President Biden & President-elect Trump both claim credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement; Senate confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi, Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio, CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe; Vice President Harris on L.A. wildfire misinformation; Supreme Court case challenges pornography website age verification law in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Badlands Daily, CannCon and Patrick Gunnels unpack Joe Biden's farewell claims of economic success and dive into the catastrophic California wildfires, exposing leadership failures and skyrocketing home prices. The episode also highlights Trump's role in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the Senate's confirmation drama with Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe, and Mike Johnson's bold decision to remove Mike Turner from the House Intelligence Committee. Don't miss this sharp, insightful analysis of the top headlines shaping the nation.

Marco Rubio for State. Pam Bondi for AG. John Ratcliffe for the CIA. Wednesday was a marathon of confirmation hearings to ensure that Donald Trump's Cabinet is ready to go from Day 1. Charlie listens in to highlights like Bondi's showdown with Adam Schiff, and also reacts to the breaking important news of a peace deal in Israel, courtesy of the incoming Trump Administration.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks are in full swing on Capitol Hill with a number of them appearing before the Senate this week.Nominees including Pam Bondi, Trump's pick to run the Justice Department, John Ratcliffe, his pick to run the CIA, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio Trump's nominee for Secretary of State have all answered questions about what they'll do and what they won't do if confirmed.Rubio and Ratcliffe will play key foreign policy roles under the 47th president.Those are the people, but what do they tell us about the policy?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Confirmation hearings for Pam Bondi, Marco Rubio, John Ratcliffe and more, Julie Kelly, Senator Katie Britt and Senator Steve Daines join the show. JOIN The Benny Brigade: https://www.bennyjohnson.com/brigade Check Out Our Partners: Advantage Gold: Get your FREE wealth protection kit https://www.abjv1trk.com/F6XL22/4MQCFX/?sub1=Youtube Blackout Coffee: http://www.blackoutcoffee.com/benny and use coupon code BENNY for 20% OFF your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of Trump's Cabinet picks face their Congressional Confirmation Hearings including Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe. Kamala Harris refuses requests from JD Vance to see the Vice President's residence and working space at the Naval Observatory before his family moves in, bucking a decades long tradition. Dana breaks down some of Pam Bondi's answers in her Congressional Hearing for Attorney General. Gov. Ron DeSantis joins us to share the executive actions they are taking to secure the border as soon as Trump takes office. Biden announces a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages. LA Mayor Karen Bass was at a cocktail party in Ghana as the wildfires broke out. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Nancy Mace get into it at a Committee hearing. Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's Inauguration. A Philadelphia Eagles fan loses his job at DEI-focused NJ company after being seen in a vile tirade against a female Packers supporter.Please visit our great sponsors:All Family Pharmacyhttps://allfamilypharma.com/DanaUse code Dana10 for 10% off your entire order.  Byrnahttps://byrna.com/dana2025 is a great time to think about your self-defense options.  Visit Byrna.com/Dana to receive 10% off your purchase.  GoldcoGet your free Gold and Silver kit and see if your order qualifies for a 10% instant match in bonus silver.  Visit https://DanaLikesGold.com HumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN.  Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comInnovation. Performance. Keltec. Learn more at KelTecWeapons.com today.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaMake the switch today and get a FREE MONTH of service with promo code Dana at PatriotMobile.com/Dana.PreBornhttps://preborn.com/danaDuring Sanctity of Life month donate securely by dialing #250 and say keyword BABY or visit Preborn.com/DANA. ReadyWisehttps://readywise.comUse promo code Dana20 to save 20% on your entire purchase.Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor.  Get their 3 week quick start for only $19.95 today! Call 1-800-4-RELIEF or visit ReliefFactor.com  Tax Network USAhttps://TNUSA.com/DANA Don't let the IRS's aggressive tactics control your life empower yourself with Tax Network USA's support.  Call 1(800)958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/DANA

Some of President-elect Trump's nominees for Cabinet posts were in Senate committees for one of the busiest days of confirmation hearings in U.S. history. Amna Nawaz reports on the hearing for Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio and Trump's CIA director pick, John Ratcliffe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

1/15/25 Hour 2 Vince speaks with Gabriel Noronha, Executive Director of Polaris National Security and former State Department Advisor on Iran about the details of the Israel / Hamas hostage and ceasefire deal. Vince speaks with Jason Isaac, CEO and Founder of the American Energy Institute, who reacts to Chris Wright’s, Secretary of Energy, confirmation hearing. Sean Duffy and John Ratcliffe get questioned during their confirmation hearings. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and the Hamas terrorist group have reached a cease-fire and hostage release agreement. Under phase one of the deal, Hamas will release 33 hostages over six weeks, while Israeli forces will withdraw from populated areas in Gaza.Senate committees held confirmation hearings for six of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, John Ratcliffe for CIA director, and Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state.Firefighters reported significant gains against two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles. However, the region remains on alert as winds pick up during a final round of dangerous fire weather.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he unpacks the top stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: California's Controversial Fire Spending: While battling devastating wildfires, California legislators prioritize $25 million to protect illegal immigrants over fire victims, sparking outrage. Trump's Cabinet Confirmations Begin: Pete Hegseth, Doug Burgum, and John Ratcliffe face Senate scrutiny for their nominations to lead the Pentagon, Interior Department, and CIA, respectively. We dive into the controversies and policy implications. China's Military Advances: Alarming new developments in China's military capabilities, including drone carriers and cable-cutting technology, threaten Taiwan and global security. Wind Farms and National Security: As Europe faces an energy crisis, we examine how offshore wind farms could become vulnerabilities in global conflicts. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32