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As the longest government shutdown in American history drags on, Joe Pags unpacks what could come next — including whether Senate Republicans will invoke the “nuclear option” to finally end the gridlock. Pags explains how the filibuster could be history, what that would mean for both parties, and even tackles the viral question: Could President Trump run for a third term? (Spoiler — the Constitution says no.) Then, Sen. Roger Marshall, physician and GOP leader, joins Pags after today's meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans. They dive into the risks and realities of ending the filibuster, the Democrats' past use of the same tactic, and whether it's time for Republicans to fight fire with fire. It's a fascinating mix of political history, constitutional insight, and real-world stakes — the civics lesson Washington doesn't want you to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In recent days, President Trump issued two furious tirades demanding that Republicans end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government. He ranted at great length in demanding this “NOW” and exploded in all-caps while urging the “NUCLEAR OPTION.” As many noted, this undercut Republicans, revealing that they could simply end the shutdown themselves, ultimately showing that they control the government. Then Trump ranted about his horror that health care premiums are set to spike for millions. This, too, undercuts the GOP, because guess who won't extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent that? Republicans! Trump's fury forced Mike Johnson into an awkward routine declaring that the president is “angry” because...the government hasn't reopened. But this just showed how disconnected Trump is from all this, highlighting the Trump-GOP refusal to do the hard work of negotiating a settlement. We talked to Fair Share America organizer Maura Quint. She discusses Trump's deep laziness, how this is perceived by low-info voters, and whether this will allow Democrats to penetrate Trump-dominated info spaces.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday, November 3rd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Blind Pakistani Christian man falsely accused of blasphemy against Muhammad Nadeem Masih, a 49-year-old blind Christian in Pakistan, has been arrested and charged with blasphemy against the false prophet Muhammad, punishable by death, reports Morning Star News. Martha Yousaf, his nearly 80-year-old mother, said that Waqas Mazhar, a Muslim man, often harasses her son, sometimes extorting money from him and other times throwing water on him or calling him names. Mazhar, the Muslim, works as a parking contractor in Lahore, where her blind son earns a meager income providing a weighing scale for petty merchants. She said, “Sometimes kindhearted visitors would also give him more money due to his disability, but the park's Muslim workers used to steal it from his pocket.” Some, including Mazhar, had also taken loans of various amounts from the Christian blind man but refused to return the money despite his repeated requests. When Masih went to work on August 21, Mazhar and other mean Muslims refused to let him set up his makeshift stall, roughed him up and took him to the police station where the police, to their shame, mercilessly beat the blind Christian man and forced him to admit to the false blasphemy charge. In John 15:18, 21, Jesus said, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. …  They will treat you this way because of My name, for they do not know the One who sent Me.” Human Rights Watch said, “Blasphemy [against Muhammad] accusations are increasingly weaponized to incite mob violence, displace vulnerable communities, and seize their property with impunity.” Pakistan ranked eighth on Open Doors' 2025 World Watch List of the 50 most dangerous countries for Christians. King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of title and housing Last Thursday, King Charles III made a shock announcement  confirming that he will strip Prince Andrew, his brother, of both his title and his housing at the Royal Lodge, a lavish 30-room property, which sits in close proximity to Windsor Castle, reports the New York Post. In Andrew Lownie's biography Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, he documents that during a taxpayer-funded trip to Thailand, “Andrew had 40 prostitutes brought in the space of four days. This was all enabled by diplomats.” Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Lownie said this about Prince Andrew. LOWNIE: “He's been caught lying time and time again. I suddenly found researching my book, you couldn't take a single thing he said without checking it. And I think the King [Charles III] has realized that he hasn't been telling the truth. And so, the evidence against Andrew is overwhelming.” Plus, Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide earlier this year, claimed in her posthumously-released memoir, Nobody's Girl, that Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her three times when she was 17, which he has denied. Numbers 32:23 says, “Be sure your sin will find you out." Democrat Senator John Fetterman: “We have to be better than this!” On Darkins Breaking News, Democratic U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania  took issue with his fellow Democrats for voting to shut down the U.S. government 13 times in a row. FETTERMAN:  “We're a Democrat, we're not allowed to just open this up. I mean, then our party has bigger problems than I thought we might have already. That's not controversial. Pay everybody. It's a failure. “And to all of the viewers, I'm apologizing that we can't even get together and just open up our government.” REPORTER: “[Minority Leader Senator Chuck] Schumer said, ‘This gets better politically every day for Democrats.'  What do you say to that?” FETTERMAN:  “Ask the hungry people on Saturday. Americans are not leverage. This is not some game show about who's winning or whatever. We have to be better than this.” As a result of the Democrats' refusal to fund the government, 41 million Americans, who receive food stamps now, will not receive them starting this past Saturday. Plus, the pleas of the largest federal workers' union fell on deaf ears, reports NBC News. Speaker Johnson contrasts Trump's wins with Democrat clowns Appearing on Sean Hannity's TV talk show, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, provided a contrast between President Trump's successes of delivering tax cuts, a strong border, a reduction in crime and world peace with the Democrats in the U.S. Senate who have voted 13 times to shut down the government. JOHNSON: “What stands out tonight is the stunning contrast of what we're seeing. History is being made. “Here's President Trump showing peace through strength, using his power and position to bring peace to the Middle East. I mean, a truly massive, historic foreign policy achievement, returning hostages, restoring security to Israel, setting a foundation for lasting peace, and reducing taxes on hard-working Americans at the same time and ending the border crisis and ending the crime crisis, and reducing fraud, waste and abuse in government, and now settling international conflicts all around the globe. “Here are the Democrats on Capitol Hill acting like a bunch of clowns. They're trying to lie to the American people. They're trying to play politics with government funding, and real Americans are being harmed. I think there is such a stark contrast. “I'm not sure there has ever been such a stronger contrast between two political parties, the Republican Party is delivering for the American people and the Democrats trying to make a show out of this.” The 13th U.S. Senate vote on October 28th was 54-45, with only three members of the Democratic caucus voting to reopen the government, reports The Hill. They include Senators John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Catherine Masto of Nevada, and Angus King of Maine, an independent who caucuses with Democrats.    It needed 60 votes to advance.  The "60-vote rule" in the Senate refers to the cloture vote needed to end a filibuster, which is a tactic that allows the minority party to delay or block legislation.  Initially, after the first cloture rule was adopted in 1917, ending a filibuster required a two-thirds majority or 67 votes. In 1975, the threshold was reduced to the current 60 votes or three-fifths majority. Trump flirts with nuclear option to end Senate filibuster President Donald Trump has flirted with the idea of the so-called nuclear option which would deep-six the cloture vote altogether, enabling the majority party to pass legislation with a simply majority vote. On TruthSocial last Thursday, he wrote, “It is now time for the Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP CARD,' and go for what is called the Nuclear Option — Get rid of the Filibuster, and get rid of it, NOW! “WE are in power, and if we did what we should be doing, it would IMMEDIATELY end this ridiculous, country-destroying ‘SHUT DOWN.'”  However, President Trump does not appear to have enough votes from within the Republican caucus to end the filibuster. The Democratic shutdown is animated, in part, by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York's concern that Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has a commanding 21 percentage point lead over Schumer in a hypothetical match-up in a Democratic Senatorial primary for 2028, reports Newsweek. This is the second longest government shutdown in American history. The longest one lasted 34 days during the first Trump administration, reports CBS News. 61 Planned Parenthood abortion centers have closed in 2025 And finally, Troy Newman, president of the pro-life group Operation Rescue, had some great news, reports LifeNews.com.  He said, “61 Planned Parenthood locations in total (including referral centers) have shut their doors since our 2024 survey — a record number.” The ripple effect of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill is saving lots of babies from abortion. Planned Parenthood was defunded $600 million of taxpayer money for a year which has resulted in these inevitable closures. Speaking of Prophet Jeremiah in the womb, God said, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.”  (Jeremiah 1:5) That divine statement is true of each of us. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, November 3rd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In recent days, President Trump issued two furious tirades demanding that Republicans end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government. He ranted at great length in demanding this “NOW” and exploded in all-caps while urging the “NUCLEAR OPTION.” As many noted, this undercut Republicans, revealing that they could simply end the shutdown themselves, ultimately showing that they control the government. Then Trump ranted about his horror that health care premiums are set to spike for millions. This, too, undercuts the GOP, because guess who won't extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent that? Republicans! Trump's fury forced Mike Johnson into an awkward routine declaring that the president is “angry” because...the government hasn't reopened. But this just showed how disconnected Trump is from all this, highlighting the Trump-GOP refusal to do the hard work of negotiating a settlement. We talked to Fair Share America organizer Maura Quint. She discusses Trump's deep laziness, how this is perceived by low-info voters, and whether this will allow Democrats to penetrate Trump-dominated info spaces.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent days, President Trump issued two furious tirades demanding that Republicans end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government. He ranted at great length in demanding this “NOW” and exploded in all-caps while urging the “NUCLEAR OPTION.” As many noted, this undercut Republicans, revealing that they could simply end the shutdown themselves, ultimately showing that they control the government. Then Trump ranted about his horror that health care premiums are set to spike for millions. This, too, undercuts the GOP, because guess who won't extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent that? Republicans! Trump's fury forced Mike Johnson into an awkward routine declaring that the president is “angry” because...the government hasn't reopened. But this just showed how disconnected Trump is from all this, highlighting the Trump-GOP refusal to do the hard work of negotiating a settlement. We talked to Fair Share America organizer Maura Quint. She discusses Trump's deep laziness, how this is perceived by low-info voters, and whether this will allow Democrats to penetrate Trump-dominated info spaces.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tim, Seamus, & Ian are joined by Roger Simon to discuss Trump calling on the GOP to end the filibuster to reopen the government, liberal media slamming Trump for accepting White South African refugees, DOJ investigating the leaders of BLM for fraud, and inmates declaring Luigi Mangione the prison "ambassador."   Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Seamus  @FreedomToons  | http://twistedplots.com/ Ian @IanCrossland (everywhere) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Roger Simon

President Trump celebrated Halloween at the White House last night. It was a very successful trip for team Trump in Asia. Russia vs. Ukraine shows no signs of ending. The vice president and airline industry leaders meet to discuss impacts of the government shutdown. Using Barack Obama's own words against him circa 2013. Is the end for "rap" near? Neo the Robot comes with a huge caveat. Kim Kardashian has chimed in on the 1969 moon landing. Latest New York City mayoral polls. Minneapolis mayoral candidate puts Somalia above America. The awkward book tour of Kamala Harris continues. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) explains his thoughts on President Trump's evolution when it comes to the Jeffrey Epstein files. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:17 Happy Halloween! 01:35 Trump Handing Out Candy 06:21 Trump on Shaky Flight 07:39 Kamala Harris Has a Meltdown over President Trump 08:52 Who is Receiving SNAP? 09:57 The Nuclear Option? 11:39 Wishing Jeff Fisher a Happy Halloween! 14:17 Scott Bessent Recaps Xi Jinping Meeting 18:13 Scott Bessent on Agreement with South Korea 20:27 Russia/Ukraine War Update 25:13 United Airlines CEO on the Government Shutdown 27:01 Teamsters Union President on the Government Shutdown 27:57 JD Vance Talks about Delays Caused by the Government Shutdown 32:58 FLASHBACK: Barack Obama on the 2013 Government Shutdown 35:26 Fat Five 44:21 BYU Sports Stats 50:42 NEO the Robot Update1:07:57 Caller Bell 1:08:49 Kim Kardashian Doesn't Believe in the Moon Landing 1:20:24 Update on the NYC Mayoral Race 1:24:23 Billie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires 1:26:57 Kamala Harris Upset with Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump ordering the Department of War to start testing U.S. nuclear weapons, the struggle to continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown, and King Charles' decision to strip his brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal titles and privileges due to his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Calls on Senate to Initiate “Nuclear Option” and Get Rid of Filibuster As SNAP Benefits Set to Run Out! Plus, US Poised to Strike Military Targets In Venezuela

0:30 -Kat the Commie for Congress bounces from podcast 14:23 -But for Trump 30:35 -Nuclear Option 34:36 -Why Dan Proft is Single 59:38 -Chadwick Moore, NY Times bestselling author of Tucker and Senior Reporter at the New York Post, has a message for NYC voters: Mamdani hates America, but nobody’s more New York than Curtis Sliwa. 01:08:26 -Get more from Chadwick at substack.com/@chadwickmoore 01:13:35 -Priscilla West, researcher for Peter Schweizer’s Government Accountability Institute and a chapter chair of Moms for Liberty, on social emotional learning and The New Face of Woke Education 01:53:48 - Get your copy of The New Face of Woke Education today!! 02:09:41 -Pastor Corey Brooks, Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder of Project H.O.O.D., calls for a critical look at government welfare and the funding that perpetuates the cycle of poverty. Support Pastor Brook’s Walk Across America Tour - projecthood.org Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tara unpacks Donald Trump's latest Truth Social post urging Republicans to “initiate the nuclear option” and scrap the filibuster — a move that could reshape the balance of power in Washington. She explores whether Trump means a full repeal or a targeted approach for continuing resolutions and how this strategy plays into the GOP's struggle to pass a new budget amid mounting pressure from Democrats. With holiday travel chaos looming and a $200 billion demand for illegal immigrant health care at stake, Tara highlights the high-risk political chess game unfolding in D.C. The episode closes on a festive note as listeners call in with eerie Halloween tales — proving that even in politics, there's room for a good scare.

Tara unpacks Donald Trump's explosive call for the “nuclear option” — eliminating the Senate filibuster — as political chaos brews in Washington. What started as a fight over continuing resolutions and budget control has now spiraled into a Halloween showdown over welfare abuse, border policy, and the fate of America's taxpayers. Tara breaks down shocking new numbers showing how millions of illegal immigrants are collecting U.S. benefits while private-sector job growth stalls, and she exposes how Democrats are using welfare as a weapon to build permanent political power. Plus, a lighter side — spooky Halloween stories from listeners and a look at Trump's proposed immigration overhaul that could reshape refugee priorities for good.

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The Ringmaster James T. Harris took the day off to get the grandbabies ready to get some candy and Producer Aaron found his way to Vegas for a hockey game (the non-pride game). Enter Kelly Nash, filling in during this Halloween Friday. Trump scares the Dems with the nuclear option to get the government open, the ballroom is still giving the left nightmares, speaking of bad dreams, Obamacare is the cause for the shutdown (they say), the Dems send their scariest candidates to try to win east coast elections, and illegals getting American benefits. This doesn't get any scarier folks.

With millions of Americans on the brink of hunger, President Trump has a plan to end the government shutdown by deploying the "nuclear option" ... The crisis in the Caribbean continues, with Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba desperately trying to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa ... We explore the perils of pregnancy, as America makes having a baby a lot harder than it has to be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's trip to Asia continues to be fruitful, President Trump and the Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi signed a deal that will bring $500 Billion into the United States. The new technology prosperity deal involves both countries committed to rapid advancement of cutting-edge science and technology – including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, and biotechnology. The U.S. and Japan also agreed to a new mining agreement for rare earth minerals, helping to secure the supply of these elements that are crucial to technological and mechanical innovation. Domestically, Senator Ron Johnson's Shutdown Fairness Act would have gotten essential workers and military families paid, but Democrats voted no on that. As the shutdown drags on Senator Johnson says the filibuster has prevented us from becoming as Socialist country and he is not ready to remove it at this point. The ACA subsidies that Democrats are bemoaning about are an atrociously wasteful option to prop up a flawed and failed Obamacare system. Senator Johnson unpacks the subsidies and the broken Obamacare that has millionaire subsidized and millions of fraudulent zero-premium 'ghost' accounts. Featuring: Sen. Ron Johnson U.S. Senator | Wisconsin https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/ Check out my latest newsletter

On today's show, LIVE on https://zeno.fm/radio/thunderous-radio/ 3:30 pm CT, 4:30 pm ET: Shutdown Meltdown: Dem leader makes jaw-dropping admission about shutdown - Dem Rep. Smith says Dems ‘Bear some responsibility' for shutdown, ‘we all' do - Essential workers left unpaid after Senate fails to pass "pay bill" - growing number of House Republicans call for GOP held Senate to use "Nuclear Option" to end filibuster and re-open US Government - Texas Democrat Jolanda Jones says on CNN her party needs to ‘Wipe out' every Republican and slash their necks - we'll analyze. Borderline: Audit shows Biden DHS loophole let undocumented migrants claim asylum despite fake papers - Deported child sex offender caught reentering U.S. during human smuggling stop in Texas - Indian illegal alien, driver of big rig that killed 3 in crash had been released in 2022 - Thousands of non-citizens on voter rolls in red state - Walmart, other major companies retreat from sponsoring H-1Bs - we'll examine. School Daze: Fed-up Virginia students take drastic action to stop lunatics on school board - Alaska's school standards ignore Washington, Lincoln, and Christianity - 'Lord of the Rings' racially demonizes fictitious orcs, says college prof - Could the homeschool movement rescue minds, restore souls? we'll explore. Plus, Contending For The Faith: New data shows hostility increasing nationwide against churches - Pastor under fire for 'scolding' church member over $1,200 donation - New report cites 'recent uptick in religious attendance, clamor for God, and discussion of a spiritual renewal.' And, GOP senator to sue Jack Smith after his lawyers try gaslighting on FBI surveillance/ http://www.spreaker.com/show/christian-talk-that-rocks https://christiantalkthatrocks.net or http://christiantalkthatrocks.com #governmentshutdown #RepKatherineClark #politicalviolence #apostasy #ICE #JolandaJones #Senatenuclearoption #homeschool #JackSmith #christianrevival #attacksonchurches #undocumentedmigrants #H-1Bs #orcs

Todd tackles the core question of the moment: should the Senate filibuster be set aside to reopen the government? He breaks down how cloture works, why a simple majority could be enough under the so-called “nuclear option,” and why he says this is a Schumer-led shutdown. Todd also reacts to Sen. John Fetterman's surprising openness to scrapping the filibuster for funding bills and a rare moment of clarity on The View where Bernie Sanders concedes a fair point about lawmakers' pay during a shutdown. Plus: the left's outrage over Trump's White House ballroom project, and what history tells us about renovations at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Conservative, not bitter—just the facts, the mechanics, and the stakes.

Todd tackles the core question of the moment: should the Senate filibuster be set aside to reopen the government? He breaks down how cloture works, why a simple majority could be enough under the so-called “nuclear option,” and why he says this is a Schumer-led shutdown. Todd also reacts to Sen. John Fetterman's surprising openness to scrapping the filibuster for funding bills and a rare moment of clarity on The View where Bernie Sanders concedes a fair point about lawmakers' pay during a shutdown. Plus: the left's outrage over Trump's White House ballroom project, and what history tells us about renovations at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Conservative, not bitter—just the facts, the mechanics, and the stakes.

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Trump's Former National Security Adviser John Bolton Indicted (0:26) Trump Makes IVF Announcement Aimed at Lowering Medication Costs and Expanding Access (10:54) Senate Democrats Block Vote on Defense Department Appropriations Bill (14:56) Why Senate Republicans Likely Won't Invoke the Nuclear Option to End the Government Shutdown (24:18) Trump Commutes George Santos' Sentence (28:24) Answering Your Questions About the No Kings Protests (34:43) Quick Hitters: AWS Outage, Hunting Stand Found Near Palm Beach Airport, DHS to Hire More Healthcare Personnel (41:27) Critical Thinking Segment (43:22) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EASY LISTENING DEP'T.: Knowing that the Senate went ahead and jammed through Kimberly Guilfoyle's appointment to be an ambassador at the expense of longstanding procedural rules just affirms the already established situation of the Senate. Framing it as a steady erosion of John Thune's values as an institutionalist is kind of funny, but likewise not super revealing about what it means to be a Republican at the moment. Please visit, read, and support INDIGNITY! https://www.indignity.net/

On this episode: Senate Republicans pushed through a major change to how presidential nominees are confirmed, lowering the threshold to a simple majority and allowing many nominees to be approved in large groups rather than one by one. The change applies to more than 1,200 positions across the federal government, including ambassadors, U.S. attorneys, and military appointments. Supporters argue it will speed up confirmations and prevent backlogs that can stall an administration's agenda. Critics warn it weakens Senate oversight, sidelines the minority party, and chips away at institutional norms designed to protect bipartisan cooperation.Roll Call reporter Ryan Tarinelli joins host Norman Leahy to explain what exactly changed, why Republicans chose this moment to act, how the move fits into a decade of similar Senate rule fights, and what it might mean for the future balance of power in Congress.There have been three other uses of the nuclear option in recent years, all of which affected how the confirmation process works in the Senate. In 2013, Senate Democrats used it to change the threshold to invoke cloture on non-Supreme Court nominations from 60 votes to 50 votes. The two other recent uses of the nuclear option occurred during Trump's first administration. In 2017, Senate Republicans expanded Reid's rule change from 2013 to include Supreme Court nominations. In 2019, Senate Republicans used the process to reduce the length of post-cloture debate on nominations from 30 hours to 2 hours.Read Tarinelli's reporting: https://rollcall.com/2025/09/11/gop-changes-senate-rules-to-speed-some-confirmations/ Follow our coverage: https://news.ballotpedia.org/2025/09/12/senate-republicans-invoke-nuclear-option-to-change-nomination-rules/ Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, we cover new details on Charlie Kirk's assassination, major economic signals ahead of a Fed decision, Senate Republicans' “nuclear option” on confirmations, Trump's crackdown on drug ads, immigration fallout with South Korea, and global headlines from Sweden, Germany, and North Korea. Quick hits to set your radar for the weekend.   Charlie Kirk's Final Flight and Killer Hunt: VP JD Vance escorted Kirk's body home on Air Force Two, calling him “a true friend” and vowing, “You ran a good race, my friend. We've got it from here.” Investigators recovered a Mauser rifle and cartridges allegedly marked with Antifa and transgender slogans. The assassin, still at large, is described as a man in his mid-20s.   Economic Warning Lights: Producer inflation drops as businesses eat tariff costs, but jobless claims hit a four-year high. Analysts expect a quarter- to half-point Fed rate cut next week.   Senate GOP Fast-Tracks Trump Nominees: Republicans changed rules to bypass Democrat obstruction, clearing the way for 150 stalled executive branch picks. Judicial nominees remain vulnerable to Democrat blockades.   Trump Targets Big Pharma Ads: An executive order ends the 1997 loophole allowing short TV drug ads. Pharma may face five-minute disclosures, threatening billions in ad revenue for networks like CNN and Fox.   Immigration Fallout with South Korea: Hyundai's Korean workers arrested in Georgia say they warned bosses their visas were illegal. Seoul warns investment may cool without faster visa reform, while Trump explores expedited paths for specialized labor.   Sweden's Child Hitmen and Migrant Payoffs: Gangs recruit boys as young as 12 to kill, exploiting loopholes in juvenile law. Sweden will lower prosecution age and pay $34K per migrant to return home.   Germany's Migrant Dilemma: Only 1,300 of 1 million Syrian migrants accepted $1,500 to leave. Meanwhile, 80,000 a year gain citizenship, fueling AfD's rise.   North Korea Intrigue and U.S. Ops: Kim Jong Un parades his 12-year-old daughter as heir, though his son may be hidden abroad. A failed SEAL Team 6 mission six years ago revealed how close the U.S. came to planting a spy device inside North Korea.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/TWR and use code TWR at checkout.   KKeywords: Charlie Kirk assassination updates, JD Vance tribute quote, Mauser rifle Antifa cartridges, U.S. producer inflation jobs Fed rate cut, Senate Republicans nuclear option confirmations, Trump Big Pharma ad executive order, Hyundai Korean workers Georgia raid, South Korea investment visa reform, Sweden migrant child hitmen gangs, Sweden $34K migrant return offer, Germany Syrian migrants AfD populist surge, Kim Jong Un daughter heir, North Korea SEAL Team 6 mission failed

Today on America in the MorningManhunt For Charlie Kirk's Killer The FBI has released images of who they are calling a person of interest in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as the manhunt intensifies.  His murder has also had a chilling effect on members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle ratcheting up fears for their safety and that of their colleagues.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on calls for unity as some on the left are being blamed for political violence.   College Lockdowns Thursday was also a disruptive day on college campuses around the nation.  The US Naval Academy in Annapolis was on lockdown following a threat that was called in, and one midshipman was shot by police when he mistook a member of law enforcement as a shooter and hit the officer with a training weapon.  A number of schools in the nation either had to cancel or delay classes due to threats.  Several historically black colleges and universities in America were on lockdown yesterday because of potential threats.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Remembering 9/11 The nation commemorated the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 on Thursday, with remembrance ceremonies in New York, the Pentagon and western Pennsylvania.  John Stolnis has a recap.   Judge's Head Start Ruling A Federal judge has ruled on a Trump administration policy involving children in the United States illegally and the Head Start program.  Correspondent Mike Hempen has details on a case that could find its way to the US Supreme Court.   Tennessee's New ICE Jail Immigrant detainees are now calling a detention center in Tennessee home as they await deportation.  Lisa Dwyer reports.   Menendez Wife To Prison The wife of a disgraced former Senator from New Jersey who was sent to prison for 11 years after being found guilty of corruption has now learned her fate.  Ed Donahue reports on how long Nadine Menendez will spend in prison, and what she said about her husband to the court.   Remembering Charlie Kirk The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in front of a crowd on the Utah Valley University Campus continues to draw global reaction as authorities search for a suspect.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Social Media & Comments Blowback As the nation and the world try to come to grips with the killing of Charlie Kirk, a number of people have found themselves speaking out on social media, in some cases, showing no sympathy for his loss.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a TV political analysts' firing for his commentary on Charlie Kirk's death.    WH Reacts To Israel Strike In Qatar The White House is not pleased with the Israel attack on members of the terrorist group Hamas in Qatar.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the diplomatic aftermath of Israel's strike on the US-ally, as a number of Arab and European nations are speaking out against Israel's military action.   Latest On Colorado School Shooting The investigation into the school shooting in suburban Denver that left the shooter and a student dead and two other high schoolers fighting for their lives has taken a scary turn.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports authorities believe the 16-year-old gunman somehow became radicalized.  Senate Nuclear Option Republicans triggered the "nuclear option" to change the rules of the Senate on a party-line basis Thursday, a move that will allow them to speed up confirmation of President Donald Trump's nominees for key executive branch positions.  Sue Aller reports.   Rate Drop If you're looking to buy a home, this will certainly help.  Correspondent Alex Veiga reports on another drop in the average rate of a 30-year mortgage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You will be hearing a lot about motions to dismiss indictments based on the Trump Administration and DOJ's “vindictive prosecution” in violation of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the DOJ Manual. But the very FIRST such motion has been filed by Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was illegally removed to El Salvador and tortured, and then had a phony indictment brought against him by Trump's DOJ. Will Judge Crenshaw order Abrego Garcia's release from federal detention on his criminal charges this week and dismiss his indictment? Michael Popok takes a hard look at the new filing and makes a stunning prediction. Thanks to Ground News! Go to https://Ground.News/AF to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Paul's teachings in Philippians 4:4-7 provide a foundation for stability in an increasingly unstable world. Unlike modern approaches that focus on techniques and methods for dealing with anxiety, Paul presents the Gospel as our “nuclear option” - applying the big eternal truth to small daily circumstances. WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE

Groom has "Friends" moment and calls his bride by the wrong name at the alter. Senate Republicans considering Nuclear Option when approving Trump nominees. Mrs C is delirious getting ready for the Iowa State Fair. Ryan Schmelz on the meeting of the Big 4. The latest on Jerry Demings and ICE.

There was some hoopla about newly found Russiagate-era documents this week. We'll see if that amounts to anything. In other easily-missed news, the Senate is considering a rule change, using the "nuclear option" to clear the logjam of Trump appointees waiting to be confirmed. Also, Lileks is back in the house for this week's Top 10! Don't forget to check out his Substack for more content.Watch this episode here.

The US-EU trade war just took a serious turn. In this episode, Neil McCoy-Ward breaks down the EU's unprecedented move: activating the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) to launch a €93 billion counterstrike against potential US tariffs. From digital giants like Netflix and TikTok to energy, agriculture, and even nuclear deployments, this isn't just economic policy, it's geopolitical warfare. Get the facts, dates, and what it all means before August 7.Support the showThanks for listening. For more commentary, join my newsletter! To Stay In Touch: Click Here To Subscribe To My NewsletterSee you next time!

A U.S. judge sentences an ex-police officer to 33 months for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor.  A growing number of European Union countries are considering retaliation measures seen by many as a “nuclear option” if the bloc cannot reach a trade deal with the U.S. And President Trump's Golden Dome project seeks a new partner after a feud with Elon Musk.  Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As tensions erupt between Israel and Iran, we revisit one of our most powerful episodes: the secret story of Dimona, Israel's nuclear program. In this updated re-release, Noam Weissman explores how Israel became a covert nuclear power, the role of France and the U.S., and the enduring policy of amimut—nuclear ambiguity. Why has Israel never officially confirmed it has the bomb? And how does that decision shape today's existential threat from Iran? This episode offers vital context for understanding the current war, Zionism's survival logic, and the ethical and strategic dilemmas that come with nuclear power in the Middle East. Please get in touch at noam@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Foreign Policy Editors Daniel Byman and Dana Stuster to talk through the week's big news in Israel and Iran, including:“The Nuclear Option.” Israel crossed the rubicon late last week and took direct military action against Iran's nuclear weapons program, among other targets, in an aggressive unilateral military campaign that has only expanded in the ensuing days. Iran, meanwhile, has reciprocated with volleys of attacks against Israel, some of which are getting through the substantial missile defenses Israel (and the United States) have deployed. It's the Middle East war everyone has feared for more than a decade. How will it come to an end? And what will its ramifications be for the region?“Bibi Got Back.” Israel has threatened to take direct military action against Iran over its nuclear program multiple times over the past two decades but has always stopped short. Why did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceed this time? And what will the implications be for his government, which has been teetering on the edge of collapse? And for his relationship with President Trump, his once close ally who declined to back his decision to proceed?“Bye-Atollah.” While Israel's official target has been Iran's nuclear and military complexes, many observers suspect that their real goal is something else: regime change. And recent reports that Netanyahu proposed killing Iranian political and spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini—but relented after objections from the Trump administration—suggest they may be right. What might Iran look like if its current regime collapses? And will it help or hurt Israeli (and U.S.) security interests?In Object Lessons, Tyler sang the praises of online radio station NTS.Live and NTS Guides to all of your quirky and eclectic musical tastes. Scott didn't miss a beat with his throwback recommendation of Schoolhouse Rock song covers, with a particular fondness for Pavement's rendition of No More Kings. And Dana shared his appreciation for analysis that takes Israel's and Iran's strategic calculus seriously.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.

This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Foreign Policy Editors Daniel Byman and Dana Stuster to talk through the week's big news in Israel and Iran, including:“The Nuclear Option.” Israel crossed the rubicon late last week and took direct military action against Iran's nuclear weapons program, among other targets, in an aggressive unilateral military campaign that has only expanded in the ensuing days. Iran, meanwhile, has reciprocated with volleys of attacks against Israel, some of which are getting through the substantial missile defenses Israel (and the United States) have deployed. It's the Middle East war everyone has feared for more than a decade. How will it come to an end? And what will its ramifications be for the region?“Bibi Got Back.” Israel has threatened to take direct military action against Iran over its nuclear program multiple times over the past two decades but has always stopped short. Why did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceed this time? And what will the implications be for his government, which has been teetering on the edge of collapse? And for his relationship with President Trump, his once close ally who declined to back his decision to proceed?“Bye-Atollah.” While Israel's official target has been Iran's nuclear and military complexes, many observers suspect that their real goal is something else: regime change. And recent reports that Netanyahu proposed killing Iranian political and spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini—but relented after objections from the Trump administration—suggest they may be right. What might Iran look like if its current regime collapses? And will it help or hurt Israeli (and U.S.) security interests?In Object Lessons, Tyler sang the praises of online radio station NTS.Live and NTS Guides to all of your quirky and eclectic musical tastes. Scott didn't miss a beat with his throwback recommendation of Schoolhouse Rock song covers, with a particular fondness for Pavement's rendition of No More Kings. And Dana shared his appreciation for analysis that takes Israel's and Iran's strategic calculus seriously.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Personal Computer Show Wednesday June 18th 2025 www.PRN.live - Streaming on the Internet 6:00 PM Eastern Time In the News • Mark Zuckerberg's Big Bet on Scale AI to Save Llama • OpenAI Considering the ‘Nuclear Option' Against Microsoft • New Grads are Struggling to Find Jobs and the New AI Reality • Big Tech Firms Attribute Every Job Cut they Make to AI • WhatsApp is Officially Getting Ads • Unsubscribing from Emails? Here's how Scammers are Tricking You! • Google Prepares to ‘Reduce' Pixel 6a Battery Due to ‘Overheating Issue' • ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell • Why does it take so long for some tech issues to get resolved? From the Tech Corner • How does ChatGPT Know So Much about Everything? • Astronomers May Have Found Existence of a Ninth Plant Technology Chatter - (Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston) • Pluggable Thunderbolt Dock 

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Featuring:Jason Fyk and the signers of amicus briefs on Fyk vs. FacebookFYK v. Facebook Press Conference | Steel News Special CoverageIn this landmark press event, Steel News brings you exclusive coverage of the FYK v. Facebook Supreme Court battle — a pivotal case that could redefine the limits of Big Tech censorship and the future of free speech in America.Hosted by Ann Vandersteel, the press conference features legal experts, constitutional advocates, and whistleblowers exposing how Facebook (Meta), in coordination with government agencies, allegedly violated First Amendment protections by silencing dissenting voices during critical moments in U.S. history.From deep state collusion to digital blacklisting, FYK v. Facebook challenges Section 230 abuse, federal coercion, and the weaponization of AI algorithms against American citizens.Tune in for behind-the-scenes analysis, legal strategy insights, and a clarion call to restore constitutional rights in the digital age.Presented in partnership with: American Made Foundation & American Made Actionhttps://AmericanMadeFoundation.orghttps://AmericanMadeAction.org-Follow: ANN VANDERSTEEL https://AnnVandersteel.comMake sure you follow Maverick Broadcasting Network on the following platforms:Pickax: https://pickax.com/maverickbroadcastingRumble: https://rumble.com/c/maverickbroadcasting Substack: https://maverickbroadcasting.substack.comX: https://x.com/mavbroadcastnet Maverick Broadcasting Network benefits when you shop with the following companies:MY GOLD GUY - https://mygoldguy.com/mbnAs inflation surges and global elites toy with our financial future, My Gold Guy empowers you to safeguard your wealth with physical gold and silver – a real asset for real Americans. Get your FREE Gold & Silver Guide today!PREPPER ALL-NATURALS (code MBN) -  https://maverickbeef.comIn a world where global elites push lab-grown meat and insect-based diets, safeguard your family's health with Prepper All-Naturals' premium freeze-dried beef—100% American, mRNA-free, and boasting a 10-year shelf life. Use code MBN at checkout for a 25% discount and ensure your pantry is stocked with real, nutritious beef amid uncertain times.SUPERMASSIVE BLACK COFFEE (code MBN) - https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com Tired of the corporate sludge masquerading as coffee? Supermassive Black Coffee is your defiant alternative, roasting 100% organic beans with Victorian-era fire roasters to deliver a brew that's pure, bold, and breathtakingly smooth. Join the rebellion against mediocrity and savor the difference. Use promo code MBN for 20% off your order.

Israel launches a sweeping attack on Iranian nuclear sites. FBI agents handcuff a U.S. senator after he interrupted a DHS press conference. And a jet crashes into a medical campus shortly after takeoff in India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were already planning to talk about the Trump-Musk breakup today and then Elmo had to go and take it to the next level

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Call it the real nuclear option for bringing Viktor Orbán's Hungary to heel — but also call it a risky thought experiment. Tom Theuns of Leiden University wants to empower the EU to sever ties with a rogue member state like Hungary, where Orbán has fashioned an autocracy and set about cultivating the EU's strategic rivals. Introducing an expulsion threat could push EU autocrats like Orbán to show more respect for rule of law and democracy, says Tom, while the current lack of any such mechanism has instead emboldened them. For now, Tom's ideas still are legally theoretical, not to mention politically delicate. In his new book, Protecting Democracy in Europe, Tom envisages democratic states each leaving the EU and then immediately re-founding the Union — an EU 2.0 — minus any autocratic states. More than two dozen countries would need to coordinate national consents in advance, using the same EU treaty article that Britain used in Brexit. But if all doesn't go to plan — think obdurate legislators, sudden calls for referendums, or a even French demand for more subsidies — the exercise could usher in the kind of political warfare that sinks the EU for good. Tom's goal is, above all, to end what he calls fatalistic and defeatist thinking — that the EU must remain stuck in perpetuity with Orbán's brand of kleptocratic illiberalism. "Supranational union with an autocratic state is a choice," insists Tom. "EU member states can also choose to disengage." In this episode Tom also reflects on what happened a quarter-century ago, when European authorities failed to block Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) from government, to elucidate a pattern of insufficient EU responses in the Hungarian context. Support the show

Gov. Katie Hobbs is warning lawmakers not to send her any more bills until they come up with a compromise to find a program for residents with developmental disabilities. Our Friday NewsCap panelist analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, showcasing the history and heritage of Santa Cruz County.

To talk about the governor issuing a moratorium on new bills, the debate over a measure on Axon's proposed new campus and more, The Show sat down with Paul Bentz and Sam Richard.

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Canada's Trudeau has arranged billions of dollars of sanctions against Trump, hitting him where he lives with Florida sanctions too. Popok reports. Elevate your workspace and energize your year with Uplift Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/legalaf for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices