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Friday, June 26, 2026 Today, Trump launches fresh attacks against Iran but doesn't announce them until 30 minutes after the markets closed Friday; the Justice Department is now zero for ten in voter roll lawsuits as a federal court rejects Trump's attempt to get Pennsylvania data; the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to green-light its unprecedented immigration detention policy; the Buttigieg family was the subject of a vile home invasion; bible stories are installed in Texas public school curriculum; a federal judge says a man with the same name as Alaska senator Dan Sullivan is eligible to be on the primary ballot; tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride parade since Orban's ouster; the reflecting pool algae was caused by the administration removing nanobubblers for vanity reasons ahead of the Lincoln Memorial UFC weigh in; Mamdani's rent freeze has been approved by the New York City Board; the FEMA guy who claims he teleported to a Waffle House has been sacked; and naming your kid “Donald” has never been more unpopular; plus Allison delivers your Good News. 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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack another extraordinary week inside Donald Trump's presidency, from a major Supreme Court victory that could dramatically expand presidential power to the increasingly blurred line between church and state, the political fallout from the fragile Iran ceasefire, and why Trump may once again escape the consequences of a foreign policy setback. They also dig into the mystery surrounding Natalie Harp, Trump's fiercely devoted "human printer," as new reporting catches up with revelations first explored by Wolff, examine why the New York Times is only now embracing the idea that Trump governs through obsession rather than strategy, debate Trump's latest fixation with the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, and reveal the strange political calculations behind JD Vance's Nixon comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DOCKET ALERTS: The administration says it's going to prosecute anyone who touches the algae-ridden Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial. So far, that seems to be more bluster than reality. Sadly, what isn't bluster is that Judges Reed O'Connor and Mark Pittman in Texas are handing down extraordinarily long punitive sentences for Antifa protestors to "send a message" not to criticize the government. DOOFUS OF THE DAY: Postmaster General David Steiner, who tried to pass off voter suppression efforts to not distribute ballots as just "best practices" for the USPS. Fortunately, Judge Indira Talwani in Massachusetts permanently enjoined that part of Trump's plan to steal the midterms and ordered declared Trump's executive order unconstitutional and void. MAIN SHOW: It was a rough week at the Supreme Court, with SEVEN decisions all reaching extreme right-wing outcomes, all by the exact same 6-3 margin, and using contradictory legal "reasoning" to get there. The Supreme Court prevented victims of human rights abuses from suing the US company Cisco, while permitting Exxon Mobil to sue the Cuban government. US v. Song [antifa protestors, docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71912958/united-states-v-arnold/ California v. Trump [post office injunction, docket via CourtListener] https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.298518/ Exxon Mobil v. Corporation CIMEX [Supreme Court suits against Cuba] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-699_f204.pdf Cisco Systems v. Doe [Supreme Court human rights suits] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-856_kjfm.pdf Landor v. Louisiana Dep't of Corrections [Supreme Court Rastafarian religious liberty] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/23-1197_h3ci.pdf Blanche v. Lau [Supreme Court lawful permanent residents] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-429_h3ci.pdf Mullin v. Al Otro Lado [Supreme Court asylum applications] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-5_86qd.pdf Mullin v. Doe [Supreme Court TPS] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-1083_f204.pdf US v. Southern Poverty Law Center [criminal indictment of SPLC; docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73223865/united-states-v-southern-poverty-law-center-inc/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the Obama Presidential Center, discuss the uproar over renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and explain what the radical socialists' election win in New York means for the future of the American left. Mollie and David also discuss the new movie Jackson, and the 80's sitcom Cheers.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmDonald Trump, in his haste and corruption, has wrecked the historic reflecting pool that spans the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* How this lazy and corrupt endeavor went to shit so quickly;* Why it serves as a useful metaphor for Trump's Iran war, and just about every initiative he's undertaken autocratically;* Whether this should also be a cautionary tale for Abundists, who often see the appeal of sweeping aside red tape and process to Get Things Done Fast.Then, Brian briefly ventures into amateur architecture and engineering with some proposals for fixing the reflecting pool for all time. (Surely no one's thought of THIS before!) But we mostly assess the damage done by Jewish-American Iran hawks, via their effort to make Israel an appendage of the GOP (currently controlled by a corrupt con artist) and steer the U.S. into a losing war. Will they ever reflect on the harm they've caused? Is schadenfreude the order of the day? Or is that just whistling past the graveyard? And are there lessons here for leftists who are now tempted to make common cause with Trump against Israel?Answers are available in full to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian on the self-righteous, right-wing American Jews who were being cavalier with Jewish lives all along. * Matt on how Trump's (autocratic) war on state capacity is coming home to roost.* Brian again, on how Trump switching sides in the war he lost doesn't make him a Palestinian liberationist. * Matt, again, on how Trump's “reflecting pool” foreign policy is “violent and cynical and bad.”
In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast the guys get into the details of Trump's Iran Deal. They also discuss Tucker Carlson no longer supporting the Republican Party. And the guys mull over why the mainstream media is so obsessed with the problems going on with the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool. Why are they spending so much time on this topic? Aren't there more important issues happening right now with the United States?
Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they weigh in on the Obama Presidential Center, discuss the uproar over renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and explain what the radical socialists' election win in New York means for the future of the American left. Mollie and David also discuss the new movie Jackson, and the 80's sitcom Cheers.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.
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John's monologue is mired deep in the slime ridden drama of the algae laden reflecting pool. Trump crowed to reporters that he had some people arrested for disturbing his reflecting pool project, also suggesting the pool will be drained and scrubbed once again to repair the repairs they initially repaired. He also discusses Trump boasting about a document that favorably compares his global power and reach to notorious historical autocrats—including Adolf Hitler, Mao Zedong, and Joseph Stalin. Then, he's joined by guests Professor Corey Brettschneider and comedian Rhonda Hansom, who add their insights on the state of politics today, including Tulsi Gabbard's ties to a controversial cult leader and the ongoing struggles for justice and accountability in the dark gloomy recesses of Trumpworld.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This was not a normal bad week. This was the week a bunch of people who spent years pretending the emperor had clothes all looked up at the same time and went, oh no.We open where the country opened: a rotting reflecting pool. A no-bid, $14.5 million renovation that bloomed bright green algae and peeled its custom "American Flag Blue" paint into the water, fixed with hydrogen peroxide that made it worse, then sold to the public as sabotage. Box cutters. A 350-foot slit that grew sixty feet mid-sentence. Five arrests over a pond.From there it only gets worse for him. Three federal courts ruled against this administration in a single Monday, on voter data, food assistance, and the retaliatory subpoenas aimed at Tim Walz, where a Bush-appointed judge used the word "risible." JD Vance flew to Switzerland to sell an Iran deal and got fact-checked and snubbed by Iran in real time. An Israeli cabinet minister told a country of six million to burn, and a platform called it a public service. Tucker Carlson quit the Republican Party. The Senate openly turned on him. Ken Paxton discovered he loves IVF the same week his own party voted to ban it. And Tulsi Gabbard cleaned out her desk by lobbing one more pre-pardoned Fauci grenade on the way out.Every story this week is the same story. Botch something, refuse to own it, invent an enemy, point the state at whoever's standing closest. We connect the dots, name the systems, and separate what's confirmed from what's spin.I'm Robin. This is We Saw the Devil. Go read the ruling. Page one, it's laughable.Keywords: political comedy podcast, political commentary, news comedy, leftist podcast, progressive podcast, Trump reflecting pool, Lincoln Memorial algae, Trump meltdown, SAVE voter purge, noncitizen voting, Tim Walz subpoenas, JD Vance Iran, Ben Gvir Lebanon, Tucker Carlson quits, Ken Paxton IVF, Texas IVF ban, Tulsi Gabbard Fauci, James Comer, SNAP MAHA, Senate Republicans, current events 2026, We Saw the Devil, Robin ColemanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.
President Trump threatens to sue ABC News for its fake reporting on the sabotage and damage done to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool as Greg Gutfeld accurately connotes the basin's algae problem with the pond scum behavior of triggered leftists. A Maine Karen misses her 8th grader's graduation because she decides to instead patrol the middle school parking lot for ICE agents. Wow. That 2020 was a stolen election is starting to come out with more force. We grease the skids by going back nearly 6 years to California where 70% of republican same-day voters were told they had already voted.
Josh Hawley just will not stop misleading voters about this SF Giants Pride Night story. Hawley got a letter back from MLB commish Rob Manfred and immediately fibbed with a post about what the letter says. It's unreal he's doing this. Hawley was wrong, this was not an MLB issue. It was a Giants issue and I'd be thrilled if he went on the attack and found out what the Giants did. But baseball has done nothing wrong and actually has a fine policy in place. A far left judge born in Trinidad and worked for Sonia Sotomayor is the latest to stop President Trump with a ruling. This tiime, the court rules the government cannot use it's own data bases to verify is a person is a citizen or not and eligible to vote. This is nuts. A new AI generated song and video called "Keir Starmer is a wanker" has gone viral, we'll play it for you. Vandals at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool are being detained. In sports, Lionel Messi does it again for Argentina, this player is the best of all time. OU was picked 14th in the SEC pre season baseball poll and wins the national title. The SEC is officially now a baseball conference, not football. A Golf Channel analyst calls Long Island golf fans a "stain on the game," and he's right. The Royals get a great outing from Michael Wacha in a win over the Rays, a Sportscenter legend is retiring and an up and coming music star has been charged with a felony after destroying his hotel room.
Co znajduje się pod Pomnikiem Lincolna? I dlaczego jedno z najbardziej znanych miejsc w Waszyngtonie od kilku tygodni nie schodzi z czołówek amerykańskich mediów? W tym odcinku zaglądamy do zupełnie nowego muzeum pod Lincoln Memorial – miejsca, które przez ponad sto lat pozostawało zamknięte dla zwiedzających. Opowiem, co naprawdę kryje się pod pomnikiem i dlaczego warto tam zajrzeć podczas wizyty w Waszyngtonie. A potem? Reflecting Pool po remoncie za 14 milionów dolarów miał być wizytówką Waszyngtonu. Zamiast zachwytów są glony, odpadająca farba i spór o to, kto zawinił. Donald Trump mówi o wandalach, eksperci wskazują na coś innego.
Why are some people cheering when Washington, D.C.'s monuments, fountains, and public spaces fall into disrepair? Todd examines the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, the vandalism that followed, and the media reaction to President Trump's efforts to clean up the nation's capital ahead of America's 250th birthday celebration. Todd also discusses the arrests tied to the damage, comments from The View's Whoopi Goldberg, and what this debate reveals about modern political outrage. Is this really about a reflecting pool, or is it another example of opposition to anything associated with Donald Trump? Conservative Not Bitter explores the deeper issues behind the headlines.
Jon uncovers a conspiracy regarding the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and questions a New York coffee shop's business model. Daveed Gartenstien Ross joins to discuss the latest AI headlines and does a deep dive into government influence in the AI race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of West of Knowhere covers a range of odd and headline-grabbing stories: the brief reopening (and re-closing) of the Strait of Hormuz, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation gone awry, a UFC fighter's offensive White House remark about Michelle Obama, and Hollywood mining Reddit for horror ideas like Backrooms. Also discussed: an 85-year-old caught speeding, Noah's Ark attraction insurance disputes, two former rival nuns who married, the Iran vs. Egypt Pride World Cup match in Seattle, and an Am I the Asshole segment about a dinner-recipe text. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-envoy-iranian-minister-head-switzerland-talks-2026-06-20/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/06/18/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-paint-peeling-off-see-photos/90614066007/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ufc-fighter-josh-hokit-michelle-obama-man-white-house-1236621742/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/reddit-backrooms-hollywood-ip-1236622594/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-noahs-ark-encounter-sues-insurance-company-over-heavy-rain-damage/ https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/06/20/85-year-old-driver-clocked-going-110-mph-accused-street-racing/ https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/06/09/enemy-lesbian-nuns-quit-convent-and-marry-each-other/ https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-seattle-iran-egypt-gay-pride-lgbtq-4c7229ef5c7e05b6c2b58e0522797b91
Why are some people cheering when Washington, D.C.'s monuments, fountains, and public spaces fall into disrepair? Todd examines the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, the vandalism that followed, and the media reaction to President Trump's efforts to clean up the nation's capital ahead of America's 250th birthday celebration. Todd also discusses the arrests tied to the damage, comments from The View's Whoopi Goldberg, and what this debate reveals about modern political outrage. Is this really about a reflecting pool, or is it another example of opposition to anything associated with Donald Trump? Conservative Not Bitter explores the deeper issues behind the headlines.
Are we all just living in a Ferris Bueller sequel? In this episode of 2 Men with a Mic, Mike and Mitch dive deep into how technology is rewiring our world—from the normalization of constant call recording to the wild reality of AI-generated Father's Day comic books. The guys break down the real impact of AI on creativity, jobs, and why it might just be the modern-day equivalent of Uber. Plus, things get a little sci-fi as they look at why AI "lies" (shoutout to 2010: A Space Odyssey ) and test a system with contradictory commands.Stick around for the chaos as they also tackle:Political deep-dives: Inside the Lincoln Memorial secrets, Melania Trump's public statements, and the "deep state."High school high jinks: How they manipulated the attendance system, maintained top grades, and deeply annoyed their ex-hippie science teacher.Nostalgia hits: The passage of time, Dodgers fandom, and why high school feels so big but means so little.Your homework for this week? Go watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Happy Father's Day!
Today on America in the MorningTrump OK's Iran Oil Sales Claiming talks between Vice President Vance and the Iranians were productive despite no movement on nuclear issues, the Trump administration announced they will allow Iran to sell their oil on the open market and lift oil sanctions temporarily. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump may not have been at the meeting in Switzerland, but he still made a big impact despite not being in the room. Trump Claims Reflecting Pool Vandalism In a press meeting in the Ovan Office, President Trump told reporters there was vandalism to the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, but could not provide proof of how it happened. This comes as Trump said they would have to drain the pool again and fix the blue coating. John Stolnis reports from Washington. LA School Chief Resigns The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District resigned amid controversy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the head of the nation's second-largest school system was under an FBI investigation. SCOTUS OK's New Patz Trial The US Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz (pronounced AY-tahn PAYTZ). Another Close Call The FAA is looking into the latest close call at an American airport, this time in Boston where a pilot at the last second had to abort their landing to avoid a near-collision. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. World Cup Food Costs From caviar-topped tater tots to forty dollar empanadas, it's not items found at a Michelin 5-star restaurant – these are items found at World Cup soccer concession stands. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the highs and lows of the cost of food and drink at the World Cup. Congress Tackles Housing Affordability The first item of business for the House of Representative today will be a vote on the first housing affordability package in decades, and appears to have bipartisan support. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the bill overwhelmingly passed the Senate on Monday. Starmer ResignsThere's been a big political shakeup in the UK where Kier Starmer resigned as Prime Minister, a move that came hours after President Trump said it would happen by Monday. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Starmer's downfall was months in the making. Latest On Guthrie Disappearance Ransom notes tied to the disappearance of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, reportedly indicated the 84-year-old was dead. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Judge Stops Walz Subpoena A Federal judge is halting an effort to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in an immigration enforcement probe. The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer. UFC 250 Probe Expands The Department of Justice says that 7 people now face charges in connection with a plot to attack the UFC 250 fighting event at the White House earlier this month. Alan Greenspan Remembered Alan Greenspan, an economist and longtime head of the Federal Reserve has passed away at the age of 100. Correspondent Haya Panjwani looks back at a man who directly served under four Presidents and as an advisor for two others. Finally Clive Davis, a music industry star maker, has passed away at the age of 94. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the legendary hit creator, and what he looked for in artists that changed the face of music - Audio courtesy KTLA-TV Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nel The Essential di mercoledì 24 giugno, Chiara Piotto parla di: 00:00 la prima approvazione dell'euro digitale al Parlamento Ue; 03:55 la lotta contro il tempo di Trump per rendere "più bella" la vasca del Lincoln Memorial; 07:10 il rinvio della tassa italiana sui pacchi extra Ue, mentre il dazio doganale europeo da 3 euro parte il 1 luglio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 22, 2026 - 7am: Inside the 'tense' negotiations between the U.S. and Iran Trump claims "vandals" damaged the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool Alan Greenspan dies New book teaches Americans what's REALLY in the U.S. Constitution 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.
An American Olympic canoeist just got arrested for allegedly vandalizing the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool! Pat Gray breaks down the shocking details: David Hearn, a U.S. Olympian, is accused of jumping into the newly renovated reflecting pool and causing damage. President Trump is calling it out, exposing how vandals are destroying these national treasures. This isn't just random vandalism — it's another disturbing example of Trump derangement syndrome fueling attacks on American history, patriotism, and everything that makes this country great. While conservatives fight to protect our monuments and heritage, the radical Left continues its unhinged assault. But that's not all — this episode is loaded: Tulsi Gabbard drops bombshell facts on Dr. Fauci. Strait of Hormuz chaos update: open, close, open (the latest Middle East madness). Trump on Israel + his “I'm the boss” moment at the G7 meeting. "Toy Story 5" record-breaking box office domination. Minor league team York Revolution refuses to wear gay Pride jerseys. Comment below RIGHT NOW: Is this Olympic athlete's alleged vandalism an outright attack on America? YES or NO? Should we be cracking down much harder on monument vandals? And who is really to blame for the destruction of our national symbols? If you love unfiltered truth, America First values, and watching Pat destroy the radical Left's nonsense, smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:13 BREAKING NEWS: Keir Starmer Resigning 02:18 New Pat Gray BINGO! Sheet 08:03 Is the Strait of Hormuz Open or Not?! 08:58 When will the Conflict in Iran End? 10:39 Trey Yingst Update on the Iranian Conflict 13:44 Lindsey Graham on What Happens Next 15:00 Chris Wright on the Strait of Hormuz Traffic 16:15 Price of Gas/Oil 19:10 Pat is Still Waiting for his House to be Remodeled 20:31 Trump Talking about Israel 21:51 Trump Explains his "I'm the Boss" Quote 23:07 Iranian Delegation "Wander Off" 25:26 JD Vance on Conflict in the Middle-East 26:57 Words from Iran's Foreign Ministry 31:48 Fat Five 44:11 Pat is Annoyed at the Obama Presidential Center 49:22 Soccer Tournament Update 51:31 Jeanine Pirro on White House Reflecting Pool 56:22 Tulsi Gabbard on Anthony Fauci 1:01:40 Nick Shirley with U.S. Attorney on Fauci Pardon 1:08:37 Freedom Across the Globe! 1:10:17 Toy Story 5 Box Office 1:12:05 Pride Month has Flown By for Pat Gray 1:12:37 Baseball Team Refusing to Wear LGBTQ+ Jerseys 1:17:48 Eddie Scarry on Gays Going Too Far 1:22:30 Biggest Property Tax Revolt? 1:28:41 Stephen Miller on State of Democrat Party 1:30:23 Harry Enten on Socialists in the Democrat Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The episode opens by mocking anti-Trump activists who rally in support of algae at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, using the stunt to argue that media and Democrats now oppose even basic efforts to clean up and celebrate the country. - A major focus is the total media blackout around the U.K. grooming-gang inquiry, with the show blasting major American and British outlets for refusing to seriously cover the systematic rape and abuse of 250,000 British girls by Pakistani Muslim gangs. - The show also hammers the media for ignoring Tulsi Gabbard's Fauci bombshell, arguing that new documents expose Anthony Fauci's role in gain-of-function funding, COVID deception, intelligence manipulation, and the broader pandemic cover-up. - Keir Starmer's resignation is framed as another case of collapse driven by truth breaking through online, with the episode arguing that X and Elon Musk helped expose the scandals Starmer and establishment media could no longer contain. - Chicago's weekend violence becomes the closing flashpoint, with the show pointing to 40 people shot and 7 killed as proof that Democratic leadership keeps tolerating urban lawlessness while refusing the kind of intervention that could actually restore order. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss "The Agency." All episodes streaming June 21st on Paramount Plus QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to http://Quince.com/GERRY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. CROWN ATLANTIC - Don't put off getting Life Insurance another day. Go to http://LifeForLess.com for your free quote and more information today. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the fragile U.S.-Iran peace process. The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Douglas explains how Iran's use of the Strait as a bargaining chip follows a long playbook of countries weaponizing economic chokepoints. After $14 million in repairs and a fresh coat of paint, the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool turned green with algae and the paint is peeling off in chunks. The Washington Post’s Maura Judkis discusses what went wrong. It’s been more than a month since the Ebola outbreak began in Congo. CBS News reports on how officials are warning that things could get worse. Plus, a severe heat wave hit Europe, why 2 million students in India had to retake their medical-school entrance exam, and how World Cup visitors are discovering the joys of free ice, bottomless refills, and Texas barbecue. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
He fucked it up. The reflecting pool that is. It's gone bad. Algae everywhere, peeling paint, etc, etc. And, once again, after one of his fuck ups, he lies about what happened. Will a pool, will the Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool finally compel Americans to do a bit of reflecting on their own? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon plays comments from politicians on both sides of the aisle and draws the same conclusion on both. Jon looks at President Trump's efforts to fix the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Jon and Sam talk severe weather and Jon looks at AG Ellison's response to a fraud question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This hour, Scoot talks about former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn getting arrested by the U.S. Park Police and charged with a misdemeanor for destruction of government property at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, Scoot takes calls from the WWL listeners about marijuana smokers owning a gun and sending foreign aid to other countries.
Today on America in the Morning Trump Threatens New Iran Attacks As Vice President JD Vance met in Switzerland with the Iranian negotiators, President Trump threatened new attacks on Iran if they don't comply with US demands. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Reflecting Pool Re-Drain As National Guard troops keep watch over the weekend, there were pro-algae protests around the Reflecting Pool by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington where President Trump is now blaming the state of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on vandalism. Correspondent Donna Warder reports one person, a former US Olympic team member was taken into custody, and US Attorney Jeaninne Pirro, speaking on Fox News, says ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl, who in a report reached into the green water and lifted up a floating section of blue paint in the pool, could also face criminal charges. Trump-Merloni Feud It's turning into a virtual he-said-she-said as President Trump's feud with the Prime Minister of Italy is escalating following last week's G7 summit in France. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. NYC Carriage Death A New York tourist tradition may soon be coming to an end, following a tragic accident involving a horse-drawn carriage. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Chicago Shootings President Trump is calling for a military intervention in the nation's third-largest city, after as many as 8 people were killed and three dozen others were injured by gunfire over the three day Juneteenth weekend. Healthcare Costs The high costs for health care seem to be weighing more on Americans, with concerns growing in a poll about healthcare affordability. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Talks In Trouble High-level talks in Switzerland led by Vice President JD Vance with senior Iranian leadership mediated by Qatar and Pakistan got off to a rocky start as President Trump threatens to shake up negotiations over the deal's details, talks that now Iran says it is pausing. Correspondent Julie Walker reports at issue is not just the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claimed to have closed again, but fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon – audio of Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon and Energy Secretary Chris Wright courtesy of Fox News Sunday. Congressional Reaction To US-Iran Issue The growing tensions as negotiations have reportedly stalled in Switzerland between the Trump administration and Iran over the weekend have spilled into Congress and was the talk of the Sunday shows. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the Congressional concerns over events in the Middle East. New Air Force One In a ceremony over the weekend at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, DC, President Trump unveiled the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by Qatar to the United States. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Los Angeles Fire A massive fire in Los Angeles has been burning for days, and it's now causing smoke issues for the nation's second-largest city. Correspondent Katie Clark reports. Maryland Plane Crash Three adults are dead after a small aircraft crashed at a community park in Bowie, Maryland over the weekend. Sports – John Stolnis World Cup & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reflection from Elizabeth Schulze who knows all about the legacy that Greenspan left behind. The ABC News correspondent joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.
On today's episode, we discuss a grab bag of conspiratorial headlines, starting with the uproar over Donald Trump's new memorandum of understanding with Iran and why critics' reactions—rather than the text itself—may be the bigger story. The crew contrasts Obama's JCPOA “pallets of cash” with Trump's escrow-based deal that relies on Iranian behavior change and Gulf-state funding, while also debating whether issues like Iran's flogging of a singer for removing her hijab should factor into U.S. negotiations. They pivot to domestic culture-war flashpoints, including Major League Baseball Pride Nights, players forfeiting games rather than wear rainbow uniforms, and Bible verses on caps that leagues deem unacceptable speech. From there, the conversation ranges over topics like the Smithsonian's controversial exhibit equating punctuality and the nuclear family with “white culture,” allegations of long-running election fraud from 19th‑century “cooping” to modern homeless-voter manipulation, and a Nazi‑tattooed Maine Senate candidate whose comments about “overweight pansy” sheriffs go viral. The episode wraps up with lighter but still pointed asides on Tesla self‑driving updates, pool algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, and how Trump's strategic use of profanity—and Charlotte's rare but potent cussing—can function as a rhetorical weapon in today's political theater. Don't miss it!
Kara and Scott unpack the backlash to Trump's Iran deal, and the symbolism of the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool. Plus, SpaceX passes Amazon in its first week as a public company, acquires Cursor, and kicks off an AI IPO frenzy. Then, Snap's pricey new smart glasses. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial.Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.socialFollow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's Headlines: The Obama Presidential Center officially opened on the South Side of Chicago yesterday — a 19-acre campus with a museum, library, gardens, and a sledding hill — on Juneteenth, the same day Trump signed a worse version of Obama's Iran deal at Versailles, which is the kind of historic irony that writes itself. The Knicks held their ticker tape parade in downtown Manhattan to celebrate their first NBA championship in 53 years, Zohran Mamdani gave them the keys to the city, and Knicks owner James Dolan used his remarks to shade the mayor without naming him. JD Vance spent yesterday claiming Trump would rank at the top of an IQ test against all 45 previous presidents and telling Israel to "wake up and smell the reality" that Trump is their only ally left in the world, which is both a threat and an accurate description of what Trump's Iran deal accomplished. Ukraine hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time this week in one of its largest drone attacks of the war, with Zelensky saying the goal is to bring Putin back to the negotiating table and announcing G7 leaders — including the US — reached "unprecedented agreement" on additional air defense support for Ukraine. On the immigration beat, a Reuters analysis found that the death rate in ICE detention centers has more than doubled under Trump, from one death per 3,848 detainees historically to one per 1,630 since January, with 50 people dying from suicides, cardiovascular events, and untreated chronic conditions. The Trump administration quietly redirected $350 million from Secret Service training and recruitment funds to the White House ballroom-bunker, bringing its total projected cost to $600 million with taxpayers footing more than half — despite Trump's promise that he and donors would cover it entirely. And the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, less than a week after its $14 million renovation, now has the worst algae levels in five years, and the hydrogen peroxide treatment meant to fix it caused the new paint to start peeling off in sheets. Resources/Articles mentioned: NYT: Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago The Hollywood Reporter: Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and All the Stars Spotted at the New York Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade NY Post: Knicks owner Dolan throws shade on Mamdani after mayor's longwinded speech: ‘I don't need your vote' Axios: Vance warns Israel: Don't fight "only ally" Trump on Iran deal AP News: Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital Reuters: Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds WaPo: Millions in Secret Service funds redirected amid ballroom construction WaPo: Reflecting Pool algae bloom is one of biggest recorded in years after $14M renovation 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
Episode Summary Friday's show lurches from Sandy Kane's ancient, flopping public-access nudity to a naked VR hypnotist who used to bang animals, with stops at a peeling Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, sovereign-citizen courtroom gibberish, racist parking-lot shrieking, and a Texas cop who somehow turned poop misconduct into a promotion. Opening Chaos Ongoing Freaks / Updates […] The post Poop Cop Promotions, Naked Hyponotists, And A Watermelon Felon first appeared on Distorted View Daily.
As the Obamas yuck it up with their A-list one-percenter Hollywood friends at Barack's presidential library grand opening, the black contractors hired to build the monstrosity are going into foreclosure because they haven't been paid IN MONTHS. Rob Finnerty and Carl Higbie team up to expose the outlandish fiasco. Who sabotaged the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial? The left goes full "fact check" mode which tells us one thing: Someone DID sabotage Trump's signature National Mall improvement... and we can thank CNN for proving it.
On this episode of Fox Across America, “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Griff Jenkins considers whether the media is judging the Iran deal too soon. Brianna Lyman, Elections Correspondent for The Federalist, explains how the “American dream” was built for the American people. Former GOP National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko reacts to the World Cup tourists, who are loving the U.S. Joey Jones, co-host of “The Big Weekend Show” discusses the war with Iran. Justine Brooke Murray, Media Research Center TV host, gives her opinion on the controversy surrounding President Trump's Lincoln Memorial pool update. AND Daniel Turner, Founder & Executive Director of Power The Future, analyzes Al Gore's latest climate change claims. [00:00:00] Griff Jenkins on the Iran deal [00:20:50] Brianna Lyman talks citizenship and immigration [00:40:07] Griff Jenkins on World Cup madness [00:51:38] Elizabeth Pipko and World Cup tourists [00:58:50] Joey Jones on the Iran war [01:17:13] Justine Brooke Murray discusses Lincoln Memorial [01:35:50] Daniel Turner about Al Gore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Un voraz incendio en República Dominicana obligó a la evacuación de emergencia de cientos de turistas. Debido a los intensos combates en el sur del Líbano que avivaron las dudas sobre el fin de la guerra. Israel y Hezbollah acordaron un cese al fuego. Después de la millonaria inversión en la renovación del espejo de agua del Lincoln Memorial, el agua nuevamente se tornó verde.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the G7 and ceasefire with Iran, the thwarted drone attack at the White House, the collision of the Giants Pride night with religious liberty, and the two documents signed by Abraham Lincoln that will be on display at the Lincoln Memorial for America's 250th birthday.Part I (00:14 – 06:36)The G7 and the Ceasefire with Iran: President Trump Claims Victory Before World Leaders, But the Next 60 Days are CrucialPart II (06:36 – 13:20)A Thwarted Drone Attack at the White House: The Big Problem of Disaffected Young Men in the Digital AgePart III (13:20 – 21:50)Pride Night Collides with Religious Liberty and the San Francisco Giants: Three Pitchers Exercise Religious Freedom on Pride Night, and LGBTQ Revolutionaries are Up in ArmsMLB issues warning to Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night caps by The Athletic (Steve Berman)Hawley Demands Answers from MLB for Penalizing Christian Players by U.S. Senator for Missouri (Senator Josh Hawley)Part IV (21:50 – 27:56)The Importance of Words in the Annals of History: Two Documents Signed by Abraham Lincoln Will Be on Display at the Lincoln Memorial for America's 250th BirthdayA look at the rare historic documents heading to the Lincoln Memorial by The Washington Post (Michael E. Ruane)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
Today's first hour is built around a theme of media incompetence and Democrat corruption/waste. CNN does more investigative work to test the algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool than they ever critically investigated Covid. Or Joe Biden's mental collapse. Or Hunter's laptop. Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Newsom are politically and financially exposed through donor relationships, charity compensation, and possible whistleblower fallout. Democrats clutching their pearls over the cost of the Iran conflict don't mind the $800 million on Obama's Library and the contractors who have not been paid.
In episode 2076, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by writer, playwright, and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, A. Zell Williams, to discuss… Reflecting Pool Looks Like Sh*t For Some Reason? Was It Trump’s Fault? Obama? The View Just Grilled JD Vance On Live TV, Pizza Hut To Be Sold Following AI “Disaster” and more! ‘The View’ Hosts Grill JD Vance on Trump, Epstein and More Multiple The View studio audience members refuse to applaud JD Vance upon VP's arrival for live interview Ana Navarro Grills Vance On Inhumane ICE Conditions WHOOPI GOLDBERG: What did Black people do to this administration that has allowed it to really stigmatize folks of color? JD VANCE: What exactly are you talking about? JD Vance says he's Epstein 'conspiracy theorist' on 'View' HOSTIN: Why haven't we seen the release of over 2.5 million additional Epstein file documents? JD VANCE: ...my understanding is that a lot of those are duplicates... Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in two deals worth $2.7bn Signs Pizza Hut Is Struggling To Stay In Business Pizza Hut Moved To Ditch Its ‘Red Roof’ Stores. Is It Working? Pizza Hut Is Returning To Its 'Retro Red Roof Era' The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells Yum to acquire AI-based company Dragontail Systems for $72.3M ‘They’re coming for your jobs’: Pizza Hut worker says chain is replacing delivery drivers with DoorDash, Uber Eats Pizza Hut’s AI Store Control System Is Such a Disaster That It’s Wasted $100 Million, Lawsuit Alleges Pizza Hut's AI system promised 30-minute delivery, now it's facing 45-minute waits and a $100M lawsuit instead LISTEN: Alberto Balsalm by Aphex TwinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephanie talks about the Trump administration's latest antics, from the upcoming July 4th rally at the Lincoln Memorial to the chaotic handling of the Iran deal. The team dissects Trump's attempts to showcase his 'glorious reign' alongside the star-studded opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, featuring legends like Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. The conversation takes a sharp turn as they explore the ridiculousness surrounding the reflecting pool's algae problem, where the administration's solution of dumping hydrogen peroxide is met with skepticism and laughter. Guests Malcolm Nance and Glenn Kirschner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A fresh coat of "American Flag Blue" paint on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial did not last long, as the pool is now completely covered in algae. Greg and Holly discuss the cost and the cleanup.
We can't blame Donald Trump for getting some shut-eye during the UFC fights staged in honor of his 80th birthday -- the rest of us didn't want to see that mess, either. Today, Dead Air with Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell tears into the monstrosity that took place this weekend at the White House: from the weigh-in at the Lincoln Memorial to the bitcoin grift to the leaked DMs that have Eric Trump scrambling on X. PLUS: Team Trump limps away from the negotiation table with a truly head-scratching agreement to end the war with Iran. Is this "The Art of the Deal", Don? SAD! Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Support The Warning and become a YouTube member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw/join Today's Merch: Freedom is a Gift Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/unisex-garment-dyed-heavyweight-t-shirt SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES
President Trump is working fast to remake the nation's capital in his image.His major construction projects include demolishing the East Wing of the White House for his proposed ballroom and a planned 250-foot arch that would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial.As part of the mission to renovate D.C., the White House has bypassed many of the checks put in place for any president seeking major transformations in the city — like firing all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts and installing deputies who align with his policies.But as the president moves to transform D.C., what does the lack of oversight say about how transparent the administration is being with its plans? And where is the money from these projects coming from?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.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
Today's Headlines: Trump's 80th birthday UFC fight at the White House went ahead as planned, sponsored by Meta, Polymarket, Bud Light, and Monster Energy, with fighters' bonuses paid in Trump crypto instead of actual dollars, weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, and a crowd of million-dollar VIP ticket holders plus military members pre-screened for waist-to-height ratio — just as the Founders intended. The $14 million reflecting pool renovation, completed mere days ago, is already growing green algae because the color choice is algae growth friendly, which is a perfect metaphor. The Kennedy Center name removal deadline came and went with maximum drama — the Trump administration filed last-minute court motions to stop it, millions watched a live stream of construction workers put up a giant tarp, though the tarp remains up for unclear reasons. On the war beat, The US and Iran reportedly agreed on a peace deal, with a formal signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland — terms not fully disclosed because the administration was busy with the birthday cage match — but the Navy blockade will end and the Strait of Hormuz will open toll-free when signed, kicking off 60 days of nuclear negotiations. The deal was briefly delayed by Israel launching strikes on Beirut, prompting Trump to tell Axios "Why did Bibi have to do a f---ing attack? I was so pissed off. He has no f---ing judgement" — which is a remarkable thing to say about your closest ally on your birthday. On the erosion of free press, the DOJ approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery, with Bari Weiss reportedly set to oversee CNN as well as CBS News after the deal closes, because apparently the documented viewership collapse at CBS wasn't enough of a red flag. And finally, Argentina's Javier Milei submitted legislation to create a legal category for "non-human corporations" — essentially corporate personhood for AI systems — as part of his plan to make Argentina the Silicon Valley of unregulated AI, which Peter Thiel is presumably thrilled about. Resources/Articles mentioned: NBC News: No heavyweights allowed: Troops must meet fitness criteria to attend White House UFC event The Guardian: UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company TikTok: MAYBE WE'LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN | eiffel tower Yahoo: A tarp now covers where Trump's name used to hang at the Kennedy Center The Independent: Algae in the Reflecting Pool started growing just days after Trump's $14M renovation: report Axios: Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change" USA Today: CBS won't air UFC White House event, viewers will need Paramount+ to watch The Guardian: Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention WSJ: U.S. and Iran Say They Have Reached a Deal to Stop Fighting NY Post: CBS News boss Bari Weiss poised to oversee CNN editorial operations: report Axios: Scoop: Paramount seeks business counterpart for Bari Weiss at CBS News 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
Did you know that according to one standard method of dating, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. was built before the time of Christ?Anyone who has ever visited a cave has heard the claim that the stalactites growing in the cave take, on the average, a full century to grow only one inch. Cave visitors stand in awe as they view stalactites and stalagmites up to forty feet tall. The hundreds of thousands of years of Earth's history begin to become a reality before their eyes. But the question is, does it really take a century to grow one inch of stalactite?When the Lincoln Memorial was built during the 1930's, the engineers sank steel cylinders into the bedrock in order to anchor the monument. The base of the memorial is set high above ground, leaving a cavernous basement beneath the floor. Rainwater seeping through the marble floor has formed stalactites up to five feet long on the basement ceiling! This growth is an inch per year, not per century!In a very real sense, the stalactites in the basement of the Lincoln Memorial are rocks that carry the testimony of God against the naturalistic, long-age stories of evolution. Isn't it only right that we who know His love in Christ should tell others of His Creation as given to us in Scripture?Matthew 3:9"And think not to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.' For I say unto you that God is able from these stones to raise up children unto Abraham."Prayer: Dear Father, I thank You that You have given me Your Word –the Bible. Help me to truly live as Your child by bearing witness to Your truth in this doubting world. In Jesus' Name. Amen.Ref: “Leaking Marble,” Gems & Mineral Merchandiser. Image: Basement below east terraces, 1991, Lincoln Memorial. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111
June 13, 2026The head of the Kennedy Center certified to the court that the Center and its board have complied with the order to remove Trump's name from the building, They have not removed the tarp installed over the Center's portico, The Kennedy Center spokesperson said that the board was evaluating legal options, UFC fighters held a press conference at the Lincoln Memorial in advance of the cage fight planned for the White House on Trump's birthday, The fighters were given the US military's highest ceremonial formation as they walked down the steps of the Memorial, Stunts were performed on the South Lawn of the White House, Trump posted multiple images of himself on social media, The UFC fighters will enter the ring from the Oval Office and the whole thing will be carried live - for a fee. Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe
This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou are recording just hours before UFC Freedom 250 kicks off on the White House lawn. It's also Trump's 80th birthday, making him the oldest president in American history.
June 12, 2026Today was the deadline for removing Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, The DOJ asked for a stay, but Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against them, The Kennedy Center board then filed an emergency appeal, alleging that the board would strip all funding unless Trump's name remains on the building, The Washington National Opera has filed a suit claiming they are owed $17 million of the money Trump says now belongs to the Kennedy Center, Trump has seized funds appropriated for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Federal agencies and the UFC are putting at least $60 million toward the White House cage fight scheduled for Trump's 80th birthday, Trump brags about the gilding of the horse sculptures by the Lincoln Memorial, The sculptures and Trump's proposed arch echo Victor Orbán's use of architecture and memorials as symbols, Before day's end, the appeals court denied the motion to stay the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and the removal was underway overnight.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe
America's 250th birthday party has gotten political. So did its last big one. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. The Capitol and Lincoln Memorial near a video display showing "250" projected on the Washington Monument during an America250 kickoff celebration. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Trump announces yet another D.C. construction project — a renovation to the Lincoln Memorial dubbed "The Trump Promenade" — as well as the nominations of his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for Attorney General and shitposter-turned-FHA Administrator Bill Pulte for acting Director of National Intelligence. Alex Wagner joins Jon Favreau to discuss the latest, including California's torturously slow primary tallies, new allegations against presumptive Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, and Scott Pelley's dramatic last stand at CBS's "60 Minutes." Then, Jon reveals how he was accidentally invited to the UFC fight on the White House lawn.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date