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Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky dropped some fascinating messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci and his very political approach to "the science" of Covid, not to mention the chummy collusion between Fauci and the press. After Paul's hearing, the networks and the News Apps painted Fauci as a victim of unhinged Republicans waging a war on science.

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Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson, a former gubernatorial candidate and president of the Maine Senate, to replace Graham Platner on November's ballot. While Jackson shares many of Platner's political views, can he bring Platner's supporters along and unseat longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins?This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Elena Moore, and Maine Public state house correspondent Kevin Miller.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday as their party's nominee to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson replaced Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee at the Maine Democrats' convention in Bangor.A grand jury indicted Democratic Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke in a corruption investigation. Luke is one of five charged in this investigation carried out by state Attorney General Anne Lopez.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with several Jeffrey Epstein survivors at the Justice Department as his confirmation vote remained uncertain in the Senate. Afterward, Annie Farmer said the meeting strengthened her belief that senators should reject his nomination, describing Blanche as abrasive, condescending and deliberately noncommittal. Farmer said Blanche would not promise to investigate why the FBI ignored her sister Maria Farmer's 1996 complaint, believed to be the first known federal report accusing Epstein of sexually exploiting minors. She also accused Blanche of refusing to accept responsibility for failures under his leadership, withholding documents related to charging decisions and providing an unsatisfactory explanation for his previous meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell.Blanche characterized the meeting as productive and said he encouraged survivors to provide any information that could support new prosecutions, although he acknowledged that they did not present new evidence during the discussion. The meeting occurred after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he would not support moving Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee until Blanche personally met with Epstein's victims. Survivor Dani Bensky had testified that Blanche repeatedly failed to respond to her requests for a meeting, while Blanche initially gave conflicting answers about whether he could meet directly with represented survivors. Tillis said he was trying to support the nomination, but made clear that Blanche's treatment of the survivors would be an important factor in securing his vote.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting - ABC News

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with several Jeffrey Epstein survivors at the Justice Department as his confirmation vote remained uncertain in the Senate. Afterward, Annie Farmer said the meeting strengthened her belief that senators should reject his nomination, describing Blanche as abrasive, condescending and deliberately noncommittal. Farmer said Blanche would not promise to investigate why the FBI ignored her sister Maria Farmer's 1996 complaint, believed to be the first known federal report accusing Epstein of sexually exploiting minors. She also accused Blanche of refusing to accept responsibility for failures under his leadership, withholding documents related to charging decisions and providing an unsatisfactory explanation for his previous meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell.Blanche characterized the meeting as productive and said he encouraged survivors to provide any information that could support new prosecutions, although he acknowledged that they did not present new evidence during the discussion. The meeting occurred after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he would not support moving Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee until Blanche personally met with Epstein's victims. Survivor Dani Bensky had testified that Blanche repeatedly failed to respond to her requests for a meeting, while Blanche initially gave conflicting answers about whether he could meet directly with represented survivors. Tillis said he was trying to support the nomination, but made clear that Blanche's treatment of the survivors would be an important factor in securing his vote.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

 Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses the occasion of the unexpected death of long-term Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to focus on what is necessary for salvation. He goes on to explain that once you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior that know no matter how far you stray, He will call you back. Dr. Hall discusses the things in our lives that we should put in order since we know that death is inevitable. He points out that there are a number of secular things that should be done including having a will which can be accomplished very inexpensively, and something that everyone over the age of 18 should have. The spiritual things that should be done to put your life in order are also discussed. Forgiveness, gratitude, appreciation, kindness, and compassion are critical exercises for getting your spiritual life in order. Dr. Hall closes the podcast describing how going to heaven is a joyful matter of going home for believers. Can be heard on all podcast search engines and viewed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/32VAAD2xZ8E

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with several Jeffrey Epstein survivors at the Justice Department as his confirmation vote remained uncertain in the Senate. Afterward, Annie Farmer said the meeting strengthened her belief that senators should reject his nomination, describing Blanche as abrasive, condescending and deliberately noncommittal. Farmer said Blanche would not promise to investigate why the FBI ignored her sister Maria Farmer's 1996 complaint, believed to be the first known federal report accusing Epstein of sexually exploiting minors. She also accused Blanche of refusing to accept responsibility for failures under his leadership, withholding documents related to charging decisions and providing an unsatisfactory explanation for his previous meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell.Blanche characterized the meeting as productive and said he encouraged survivors to provide any information that could support new prosecutions, although he acknowledged that they did not present new evidence during the discussion. The meeting occurred after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he would not support moving Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee until Blanche personally met with Epstein's victims. Survivor Dani Bensky had testified that Blanche repeatedly failed to respond to her requests for a meeting, while Blanche initially gave conflicting answers about whether he could meet directly with represented survivors. Tillis said he was trying to support the nomination, but made clear that Blanche's treatment of the survivors would be an important factor in securing his vote.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The field of 12 includes several seasoned politicians fresh off primary campaigns for governor or Congress but also about a half-dozen lesser-known Mainers who are hoping to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins this November.

In this newscast: A popular downtown Juneau restaurant is now up for sale — but it's not closing any time soon; About a dozen people gathered on the Alaska State Capitol building steps in Juneau this morning to oppose a proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline, while lawmakers inside debated a multibillion-dollar tax break for the project; Juneau's downtown City Hall building will be up for sale soon. One interested buyer is its neighbor, Sealaska Heritage Institute; The latest campaign finance data in Alaska's U.S. Senate race show Democrat Mary Peltola has vastly outraised incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained a state of Alaska lawyer who is originally from China, according to ICE officials; An Anchorage man died in the custody of the state Department of Corrections on June 21st, according to the DOC.

The latest campaign finance data in Alaska's U.S. Senate race show Democrat Mary Peltola has vastly outraised incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan; and a lack of food resources in Alaska this summer means that bear conflicts might be more likely, and a new study suggests that having a dog could more than double that chance.

The latest campaign finance data in Alaska's U.S. Senate race show Democrat Mary Peltola has vastly outraised incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan; and a lack of food resources in Alaska this summer means that bear conflicts might be more likely, and a new study suggests that having a dog could more than double that chance.

With Graham Platner no longer in the race, Maine Democrats are facing one of the biggest decisions of the 2026 election cycle: Who has the best chance to take on longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins?Tonight on The Arrington Gavin Show, we examine the growing list of potential Democratic contenders and what each could bring to the race. Is there a candidate who can quickly unite the party, energize voters, and mount a competitive challenge against one of the Senate's most recognizable incumbents? Or has the Democratic Party been forced into a difficult reset at the worst possible time?We'll break down the strengths and weaknesses of the names being floated, discuss what Democratic voters are looking for in their next nominee, and explore how this unexpected shake-up could reshape not only Maine politics, but the battle for control of the U.S. Senate.Who gives Democrats their best shot? And can anyone truly defeat Susan Collins?Join the conversation tonight on The Arrington Gavin Show.

Cuyahoga County voters are likely to decide new property taxes on the November ballot to help fund the social safety net and services for people with developmental disabilities. The county will seek a renewal, with an increase, for Health and Human Services. County Council gave that plan a first reading this week. The same day, Council gave final approval for a separate levy to fund the Board of Developmental Disabilities. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will wait until the spring ballot, May 2027, to ask voters for a sales tax increase. Cleveland City Council's safety committee changed its tune, voting 5-2 this week to approve a contract extension for Flock surveillance cameras. A while back the same committee voted no. Next week, the full council will vote. Vocal opposition to the license plate-reading cameras contends they can be used to violate rights, while police say they're vital crime-fighting tools. The architect of Senate Bill 1, which sought to remove what Republican lawmakers called liberal bias on college campuses, now wants to make it mandatory for students to take a course through the intellectual diversity center the bill created. Republican Sen. Jerry Cirino of Kirtland has introduced Senate Bill 461 which requires the 3-credit-hour American civic literacy course. Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on 14 bills this week, from hardening Medicaid fraud protections to making failure to identify yourself during a traffic stop a crime. He also signed off on a requirement that high schools teach a conservative-backed curriculum known as the Success Sequence — graduate, get a job, get married, then have children. Lakewood officials are asking state regulators to investigate FirstEnergy again after another round of prolonged power outages left thousands of customers without electricity during last week's extreme heat. We will discuss these stories and more news of the week on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Guests:- Andrew Meyer, Deputy Editor of News, Ideastream Public Media- Glenn Forbes, Deputy Editor of News, Ideastream Public Media- Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement Wednesday he was suspending his campaign, taking aim at the Democratic establishment while clearing the way for the party to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November's midterm elections. “It's not the false allegations though that have brought us to where we are. It's the fact that they are being used by the political establishment to put structural pressure on us,” Platner said. Plus, growing questions about the new Air Force One, which the President Trump flew to Turkey on, but did not leave there on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement Wednesday he was suspending his campaign, taking aim at the Democratic establishment while clearing the way for the party to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November's midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic Party is once again in upheaval as Graham Platner, its unconventional nominee to knock out longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, faces a rape accusation that threatens to end his once-powerful campaign and endanger Democrats' chances of flipping a key seat in the November midterm elections.Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer whose anti-establishment campaign had already weathered a series of scandals, has denied the rape allegation from ex-girlfriend Jenny Racicot, which Politico first reported on Monday. His campaign said the allegation was “coached and coordinated by out of state establishment operatives,” though it was supported by messages Racicot sent in 2023, long before Platner had a political profile. Despite Platner's denials, a cascade of Democratic politicians, operatives, and organizations have called on him to drop out of the race by 5 p.m. next Monday, in time to be removed from the general election ballot. Platner has said he would only drop out if he's allowed to pick his successor to face Collins in November. If Platner withdraws, Maine Democrats would have to pick a new candidate by July 27.That's set off a scramble to find a replacement nominee and point fingers over the darkest chapter yet in a race that had already drawn national attention for a series of controversies — including accusations that Platner had twisted another woman's arm behind her back and trapped her in a room; a sexting scandal; a Nazi tattoo; and a series of Reddit posts in which he belittled sexual assault, asked why Black people don't tip, and disparaged white and rural voters. (Platner has denied that he mistreated women and apologized for the tattoo, text messages, and Reddit posts.)Where does the Democratic Party — and the insurgent movement that saw Platner as a powerful rebuke to the establishment — go now? We're bringing you an extra episode of The Intercept Briefing this week to cover Platner's downfall and where Maine voters might look next. In this episode, host Akela Lacy speaks with Adam Carlson, a Democratic strategist and founding partner of the polling firm Zenith Research who supported Platner through all the other scandals until Monday — and now says he was wrong.“We — as in, the people who were looking for something different — looked at past nominees against Collins and wanted to try something different,” Carlson told The Intercept Briefing. “An outsider, someone who could appeal to white working-class voters, appeal to disaffected Trump voters, independents, Republicans, maybe someone who didn't fall neatly along partisan lines, progressive economic populist, but also pro-Second Amendment. A bit more heterodox.” When Platner launched his campaign, “it's, like, here comes this guy who epitomizes what we are lacking.”The story has reanimated the age-old feud between Democrats loyal to the party establishment and a surging cohort of progressive and leftist candidates bucking the party line. But while competing factions rush to use Platner's downfall as evidence of their own political prowess, Carlson says, they're learning the wrong lessons.“Yes, you should have better vetting. Yes, having people who are in public office who have faced some level of media scrutiny are less likely to have these kinds of things appear. Not foolproof — look at Eric Swalwell,” Carlson said. “But I think you can overlearn the lessons from this and try and turn this into a factional win. And I think that all this is subtext for the conversation that we're about to have in 2028.”Full transcript: https://interc.pt/4vUSFVg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top Democrats are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner as new allegations rock his Senate campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. President Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey today with demands for allies to contribute more in defense spending. And as “Trump Accounts” launch, parents are weighing options to save for their kids' future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Platner is reconsidering his Senate campaign in Maine after being accused of forcing himself on a woman in 2021. If he drops out soon, Democrats can pick another nominee, but who? And could any replacement beat Republican Sen. Susan Collins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana are arguing that America's political system needs more cooperation across party lines and more willingness by elected officials to make difficult decisions that may not be politically popular. Police say a Walnut Creek teenager turned California's public sex-offender registry into what investigators describe as a personal target list, confronting and allegedly shooting BB pellets at people he believed were listed there. The case remains in juvenile court, and authorities are also investigating the teen in a separate drug-related matter. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana are arguing that America's political system needs more cooperation across party lines and more willingness by elected officials to make difficult decisions that may not be politically popular. Police say a Walnut Creek teenager turned California's public sex-offender registry into what investigators describe as a personal target list, confronting and allegedly shooting BB pellets at people he believed were listed there. The case remains in juvenile court, and authorities are also investigating the teen in a separate drug-related matter. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we asked Mike Thiesen why he's seeking a state Senate seat in Minot-area District 3, he told us that it stems back to being a "glutton for punishment." Thiesen is an electrician by trade -- he did his interview with us from a work trailer on a job site -- and currently serves as the mayor of Surrey, a community on the periphery of Minot. He's a candidate for the Democrat-NPL (he stressed the NPL part when I mentioned his partisan affiliation) and like most Democrats in North Dakota he's campaigning in a heavily Republican area. He says he can overcome that by bringing issues home. "I feel in Bismarck they get caught up in the national politics thing," he said. "I want to bring it closer to home and just make sure everything works." "I thoroughly enjoy being part of a community and I got this weird thing where I think I can help people," he said in another part of the interview. "I work really good as a team and I just think I can help. That's the gist of it." Thiesen is young, by political standards, and he thinks the perspective of someone who has school-age children, and is in the prime of their career, is missing in the legislature. If elected, he said school issues are one thing he'd like to take on. "We currently have $180 million worth of deferred maintenance in our schools across the state," he said. "That is an issue that's kind of near and dear to my heart, because living in Surrey, we're having issues with our school right now with some maintenance issues." Thiesen is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Bob Paulson. Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I respond to reader feedback, and talk about whether Matthew Simon, current chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, should resign after the populist faction that gave him that just got wiped out in the June primary. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode.

On Tuesday night, oyster farmer and combat veteran Graham Platner overwhelmingly sailed to victory in the Democratic Senate primary in Maine. His opponent, Gov. Janet Mills unofficially dropped out in late April, leaving Platner effectively unopposed. But a series of scandals rocked his candidacy, leaving his viability against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November in question.The veteran has repeatedly emphasized the way his combat trauma made him a worse version of himself, and how in later years he has been able to heal and evolve. In Maine, Democrats so far appear to have accepted that message of redemption, and his promise to provide a progressive economic agenda for Maine.“It's a very working-class state that has been very badly impacted by job loss and then, in recent years, by a pretty extreme wave of gentrification,” Intercept reporter Noah Hurowitz says. “The progressive policy agenda of Graham Platner combined with the perceived authenticity of his ‘I am a fighter, I will actually do this,' whereas Janet Mills who has been in power and overseen a lot of this and has not been perceived to bring a lot of the changes that Mainers seek” is resonating with voters. We also check in on California, where Intercept contributor Jordan Uhl breaks down the latest conspiracy theories about voter suppression, which conservatives have hinged on the defeat of former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, and the early results in the governor's race. Uhl also breaks down how betting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are adding to the confusion, and what that could mean come November. “If they don't like the outcome, it's rigged. If they like the outcome, it's fine,” says Uhl. “At the gubernatorial level, you can see how Megyn Kelly pointing to prediction market data is symptomatic of a larger problem here. People weren't looking to actual polling data. They were looking to the behavior of gamblers to inform their analysis.”Full transcript: https://interc.pt/3S6IcaaKeep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a big deal when an oyster farmer from Sullivan launches a campaign to unseat one of Maine’s longest-serving U.S. senators. Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Maine’s second-longest-serving senator, marked a milestone Thursday by casting her 10,000th consecutive vote in Congress — extending her record-setting streak of never missing a vote. Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big deal when an oyster farmer from Sullivan launches a campaign to unseat one of Maine’s longest-serving U.S. senators. Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Maine’s second-longest-serving senator, marked a milestone Thursday by casting her 10,000th consecutive vote in Congress — extending her record-setting streak of never missing a vote. Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marine veteran Graham Platner will win the Democratic Senate nomination, CNN projects, setting up a showdown against five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a race critical to Democrats' chances of flipping four GOP-held seats and winning a majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrat Graham Platner is the frontrunner in his party's primary contest to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate, but Platner's campaign has been dogged by controversy. Unseating longtime incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins will not be easy but is vital to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, and Maine Public state house correspondent Kevin Miller.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The stage is now set for Montana's November 3 general election. One of Tuesday's most closely watched races will ultimately determine who will replace two term Republican Sen. Steve Daines.

Republican Sen. John Cornyn was one of a few incumbents who lost their re-election bids in Texas' primary run-off election Tuesday. We discuss what to make of the results and what to expect between now and November.This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and Texas Newsroom reporter Blaise Gainey.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is at the center of the Trump administration. He's helping to lead negotiations over the war in Iran, the pressure campaign on Cuba's communist regime, and U.S. efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine. It wasn't always this way. Journalist and author Manuel Roig-Franzia breaks down how Rubio went from Trump critic to his chief booster, and whether it's all in service of a potential presidential run in 2028.And, in a sharp and rare rebuke of President Trump, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell slammed the administration's $1.776 billion so-called 'anti-weaponization' fund, calling it "utterly stupid" and "morally wrong." Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer explains McConnell's reaction and why it should be viewed through the lens of McConnell's decision not to convict Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.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

The Utah Legislature has been flexing some muscle over the judicial branch. Executive producer Emily Means talks to Teneille Brown, founding member of Co-Equal Utah, about the biggest threat to the courts' independence and how it impacts you. Listen to our conversation with Republican Sen. Todd Weiler about his perspective on the courts. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Canyon View Credit Union Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 30% off Water Lantern Festival

On this week's Substack LIVE, Chris Cillizza and Matt break down the biggest political developments of the week — and why (despite recent developments!) 2026 is actually looking better for Democrats. Here's what they covered:— Nebraska Democratic Primary: Cindy Burbank crushes the primary and immediately drops out to clear the path for independent Dan Osborne — dramatically expanding the Senate map for Democrats against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts— Redistricting Wars Heat Up: Virginia court ruling, Louisiana's map decision, South Carolina's fight over Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat, and what it means for the House majority— Brutal Economic Headwinds for Trump: $4.50+ gas, skyrocketing cost-of-living numbers, and Trump's damaging “I don't think about Americans' financial conditions at all” quote— Midterm Fundamentals Favoring Democrats: Why the opposition party usually wins midterms, Trump's weak off-year turnout, and the structural advantages for Democrats in 2026— Thomas Massie vs. The Trump Machine: Preview of next week's high-stakes Kentucky primary — can Massie survive $20M+ in attacks from Trump allies?— Michigan Democratic Senate Primary: Abdul El-Sayed leads the field but faces new scrutiny over his medical credentials — plus the rest of this wide-open and fascinating race— And MUCH more!If you care about sharp, honest political analysis, this is the show for you.Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

Pastor Adam Hamilton, of Leawood, went on a tour of Kansas the last couple of months to explore running for the U.S. Senate. Now, he's officially in — as a Democrat. We'll discuss how Hamilton's entrance has injected energy and controversy into the race to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall.

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake sits down with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to discuss the investigation into the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter. Jake also presses Pirro on whether she's ruling out reopening the criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Next, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis – who pushed the administration to drop the probe – joins Jake to respond. After, former Democratic Congressman Barney Frank, who just entered hospice care, joins Jake to reflect on his life and his views on Donald Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. Finally, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, former Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb, and CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton join Jake to discuss the escalating redistricting fight and what it means for the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Tom Neumark: Founding President of Frederick Classical Charter School on the upcoming Frederick School Board elections. Speaker Johnson is a Beast: Trump signs DHS legislation, ending record-breaking shutdown (POLITICO) while Congress passes 45-day extension of nation’s spy powers. (The Hill) Maine Senate Race: Democrats are coalescing around progressive political outsider Graham Platner and his bid to oust incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after primary rival Gov. Janet Mills ended her struggling bid Thursday. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday also defended Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that “people should have second chances.” (The Hill) Birthright Citizenship Amendment: Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Thursday introduced a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship, ahead of an expected Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's executive order to that effect. (Just The News) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're thrilled to be nominated for a Webby Award — vote now: https://theviewabc.visitlink.me/PSXUua Ana Navarro sits down with Brian Teta to weigh in on whether she'd attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner this year and why she believes what's happening in the Middle East today is different from past U.S. conflicts in the region. She reacts to Kristi Noem's testimony on Capitol Hill. (Note: Since recording this podcast, Pres. Trump announced Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary.) Ana also shares her reaction to Bad Bunny's record‑breaking Super Bowl halftime performance and why it resonated so widely. And as she prepares for her one‑night‑only Broadway debut in 'Buena Vista Social Club,' Ana opens up about how she's feeling ahead of the big night—and the advice Lin‑Manuel Miranda gave her before stepping onstage. Get tickets to 'Buena Vista Social Club': https://buenavistamusical.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Todd opens with the harrowing story of two F-15 operators who went missing over Iran and had to be extracted by U.S. Special Forces — a dramatic rescue the administration is now using to obscure the larger failures of a war that is clearly not going well, starting with the fact that Defense Secretary Hegseth's description of "uncontested airspace" was demonstrably false and raises the most important question nobody in the Pentagon wants to answer: why did we need a rescue mission in the first place? He catalogs a weekend of Trump's unraveling: a Truth Social post telling Iran to "open the fuckin strait, you crazy bastards," a seemingly deliberate insult to Muslims with a sarcastic "praise be to allah" reference, and an unhinged Easter morning rant that Todd challenges Evangelicals to defend — all while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed after three weeks of empty threats, energy expert Daniel Yergin has called this the worst energy disruption in history, and control of the strait now gives Iran more leverage than a nuclear weapon ever would. Todd warns that the world economy is far more interconnected than during the 1970s oil shocks and that even if the war stopped today, it would take a year to restore supply chains to normal. He highlights Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah challenging the very premise of the war and drawing a direct parallel to Vietnam's gradual escalation, notes that Congress has just three weeks until the 60-day War Powers clause kicks in, and excoriates lawmakers for doing nothing while Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure in ways that could constitute war crimes under the Geneva Convention — a framework Pete Hegseth clearly doesn't care about. He closes with a quick dissection of Trump's executive order on college sports, which he dismisses as a glorified press release with no enforcement mechanism, no controlling legal authority, and zero chance of surviving legal challenges — just another document designed to generate talking points from an administration so unpopular the public won't even side with them on an issue where there's genuine bipartisan frustration. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the beginning and end of America’s participation in the Civil War & World War 1, and argues that the underlying disagreements of both conflicts have never been resolved. He also takes listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and weighs in on the latest in sports. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:15 Check out Chuck’s sports podcast “Dynastic”! 04:30 Moderating debate “Is gambling is the new pornography?” 05:30 Trump silent after F-15 operator was missing in Iran 06:15 Fear was an American pilot captured by the regime 06:45 U.S. Special forces able to extract both F-15 operators 07:30 Success of rescue being used to obscure Trump’s failures 08:15 Hegseth’s description of “uncontested airspace” was false 09:00 Most important question… Why did we need rescue in the first place? 09:45 Things are not going well in this war 10:15 Hegseth has not been telling the public the truth 11:30 Congress would normally provide oversight, but they’ve been neutered 12:30 Trump posts “Open the fuckin strait, you crazy bastards” 13:30 Trump seemingly insults muslims with “Praise be to allah” in post 14:00 Trump posts rant on Easter morning… How can Evangelicals defend this? 15:00 After 3 weeks of threats, the Strait of Hormuz is still closed 15:45 Trump tries to jawbone markets on Sundays, but they might not be listening 16:30 If Trump walks away with Strait in Iranian control, he sets the world back 17:30 Energy expert Daniel Jurgen calls this worst energy disruption ever 19:00 Control of the strait gives Iran more power than having a nuke 19:45 The world economy is far more interconnected than during 70’s shocks 20:15 If the war stopped today, it’d take a year to get supply chains back to normal 21:15 Congress is doing nothing here, and they’ll pay the price at the ballot box 22:30 Republican Sen. John Curtis challenges the premise of the war 23:30 We have 3 weeks until 60 day War Powers clause kicks in 24:30 Curtis argued Vietnam started as small operation, then expanded 25:30 Trump threatens infrastructure, could be potential war crime 26:15 Hegseth doesn’t care about human rights or Geneva Convention 27:15 Trump has treated NATO allies terribly, doesn’t deserve their help 28:15 Trump is not a reliable ally to anyone, we’re here because of him 29:00 75 years of American leadership didn’t alienate allies like Trump 29:45 Congress needs to get off its ass and do its job 31:45 Trump issues executive order on college sports 33:30 Trump’s order is basically a list of suggestions/press release 34:30 Order says if schools abuse NIL, could ban them from federal grants 35:45 Courts have struck down basically every NCAA rule before them 37:00 White House wants to apply pressure on the big schools 38:30 Document is a wish list sent to NCAA, no enforcement mechanism 39:45 Administration is so unpopular, public won’t side with them on this order 41:00 Order will face all kinds of legal hurdles, only gives WH talking points 41:45 Trump has no controlling legal authority here 46:45 ToddCast Time Machine 47:00 Many American wars started/ended this week in history 48:15 We’re good at marking the beginning/end of wars, but not resolving them 49:00 Appomattox was a clean ending to the Civil War 49:45 The fighting stopped, but the argument for the war wasn’t resolved 50:15 Birthright citizenship added via 14th amendment 50:45 Citizenship rights were denied to black Americans 51:45 U.S. formally entered WW1 52:15 Hard to celebrate Armistice Day when WW2 happens 20 years later 52:45 European powers drew new maps but didn’t settle claims & conflicts 53:30 Middle East turmoil is direct result of Europeans redrawing maps 54:30 Wars aren’t chapters…they are arguments 55:30 The arguments of the Civil War & WW1 are still unresolved 56:30 Ask Chuck 56:45 What are your thoughts on ranked choice voting? 1:03:00 Correction on the location of Stetson’s law school 1:03:45 What current sports player or manager would do well in politics? 1:09:30 Has Congress’s inaction over Trump’s Iran war created a precedent? 1:13:00 Is relegation structurally possible in the NBA to avoid tanking? 1:16:45 Sports reactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with the harrowing story of two F-15 operators who went missing over Iran and had to be extracted by U.S. Special Forces — a dramatic rescue the administration is now using to obscure the larger failures of a war that is clearly not going well, starting with the fact that Defense Secretary Hegseth's description of "uncontested airspace" was demonstrably false and raises the most important question nobody in the Pentagon wants to answer: why did we need a rescue mission in the first place? He catalogs a weekend of Trump's unraveling: a Truth Social post telling Iran to "open the fuckin strait, you crazy bastards," a seemingly deliberate insult to Muslims with a sarcastic "praise be to allah" reference, and an unhinged Easter morning rant that Todd challenges Evangelicals to defend — all while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed after three weeks of empty threats, energy expert Daniel Yergin has called this the worst energy disruption in history, and control of the strait now gives Iran more leverage than a nuclear weapon ever would. Todd warns that the world economy is far more interconnected than during the 1970s oil shocks and that even if the war stopped today, it would take a year to restore supply chains to normal. He highlights Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah challenging the very premise of the war and drawing a direct parallel to Vietnam's gradual escalation, notes that Congress has just three weeks until the 60-day War Powers clause kicks in, and excoriates lawmakers for doing nothing while Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure in ways that could constitute war crimes under the Geneva Convention — a framework Pete Hegseth clearly doesn't care about. He closes with a quick dissection of Trump's executive order on college sports, which he dismisses as a glorified press release with no enforcement mechanism, no controlling legal authority, and zero chance of surviving legal challenges — just another document designed to generate talking points from an administration so unpopular the public won't even side with them on an issue where there's genuine bipartisan frustration. Then, Mike Pesca — the veteran journalist, podcaster, and host of The Gist — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from the structural reforms American democracy desperately needs to why the NBA regular season is unwatchable. They dig into the emergence of the "never Trump media" ecosystem and argue that both parties have become fundamentally reactionary, with internal debates in each reduced to full resistance versus compromise. They make the case that partisan primaries are the single biggest driver of hyperpartisanship, that competitive districts would produce more reasonable candidates and debate which reforms could actually break the cycle. They note that if California's jungle primary produces a Republican governor, Democrats will reform the system within a year, and that with so many big-name Democrats in the crowded field, at least one major candidate needs to drop out before they cannibalize each other. The conversation shifts to what Democrats should do if they control Congress. Pesca argues that Democrats can't brand themselves as the alternative to the "do nothing GOP" and then do nothing themselves — a child tax credit expansion is something Democrats and JD Vance could theoretically agree on, and being seen as on the side of the consumer is both good policy and great politics. They zero in on surveillance pricing as the issue ripe for bipartisan action: airlines using your personal data to gouge you is gross and bills are already moving in state legislatures to ban digital price tags, though Chuck notes there are legitimate upsides to dynamic pricing based on supply and demand that shouldn't be thrown out with the bathwater. They discuss how consumer advocacy once gave news media enormous credibility and trust, how the public feels big tech has too much control over everything, and how creating a caucus of independents in the Senate could serve as a powerful fulcrum — since independent candidates shouldn't have to choose between Trump and Schumer to be effective. The episode closes with a surprisingly passionate sports segment where they agree that March Madness exposes how unwatchable the NBA regular season has become, that tanking and load management are destroying competitive integrity, and that urgency — the thing college basketball's single-elimination format delivers in abundance — is what creates truly great sports. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the beginning and end of America’s participation in the Civil War & World War 1, and argues that the underlying disagreements of both conflicts have never been resolved. He also takes listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and weighs in on the latest in sports. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:15 Check out Chuck’s sports podcast “Dynastic”! 04:30 Moderating debate “Is gambling is the new pornography?” 05:30 Trump silent after F-15 operator was missing in Iran 06:15 Fear was an American pilot captured by the regime 06:45 U.S. Special forces able to extract both F-15 operators 07:30 Success of rescue being used to obscure Trump’s failures 08:15 Hegseth’s description of “uncontested airspace” was false 09:00 Most important question… Why did we need rescue in the first place? 09:45 Things are not going well in this war 10:15 Hegseth has not been telling the public the truth 11:30 Congress would normally provide oversight, but they’ve been neutered 12:30 Trump posts “Open the fuckin strait, you crazy bastards” 13:30 Trump seemingly insults muslims with “Praise be to allah” in post 14:00 Trump posts rant on Easter morning… How can Evangelicals defend this? 15:00 After 3 weeks of threats, the Strait of Hormuz is still closed 15:45 Trump tries to jawbone markets on Sundays, but they might not be listening 16:30 If Trump walks away with Strait in Iranian control, he sets the world back 17:30 Energy expert Daniel Jurgen calls this worst energy disruption ever 19:00 Control of the strait gives Iran more power than having a nuke 19:45 The world economy is far more interconnected than during 70’s shocks 20:15 If the war stopped today, it’d take a year to get supply chains back to normal 21:15 Congress is doing nothing here, and they’ll pay the price at the ballot box 22:30 Republican Sen. John Curtis challenges the premise of the war 23:30 We have 3 weeks until 60 day War Powers clause kicks in 24:30 Curtis argued Vietnam started as small operation, then expanded 25:30 Trump threatens infrastructure, could be potential war crime 26:15 Hegseth doesn’t care about human rights or Geneva Convention 27:15 Trump has treated NATO allies terribly, doesn’t deserve their help 28:15 Trump is not a reliable ally to anyone, we’re here because of him 29:00 75 years of American leadership didn’t alienate allies like Trump 29:45 Congress needs to get off its ass and do its job 31:45 Trump issues executive order on college sports 33:30 Trump’s order is basically a list of suggestions/press release 34:30 Order says if schools abuse NIL, could ban them from federal grants 35:45 Courts have struck down basically every NCAA rule before them 37:00 White House wants to apply pressure on the big schools 38:30 Document is a wish list sent to NCAA, no enforcement mechanism 39:45 Administration is so unpopular, public won’t side with them on this order 41:00 Order will face all kinds of legal hurdles, only gives WH talking points 41:45 Trump has no controlling legal authority here 47:15 Mike Pesca joins the Chuck ToddCast 49:15 The emergence of the never Trump media 50:15 Both parties have become reactionary 51:30 Prior to the civil war, leaders just papered over the divides 52:30 Debate in both parties is full resistance vs. compromise 53:45 Virginia would go 8-3 Democrat without partisan redistricting 54:45 Competitive districts will create more reasonable candidates 57:00 Partisan primaries are the biggest driver of our hyperpartisanship 57:45 Mobile voting would be a game changer for voter participation 58:45 All-party primaries are a better alternative 1:00:30 Is there a viable path for independent candidates to win? 1:01:15 Dem brand is so toxic in Nebraska, only an independent can be viable 1:02:00 Ranked choice voting is further down the list of good reforms 1:02:45 Ranked choice makes explaining results difficult on election night 1:03:45 Louisiana had the best version of the jungle primary 1:04:45 Louisiana changed their system just to beat Bill Cassidy 1:06:00 If jungle primary in CA produces a Republican, reforms come in a year 1:07:00 One of the Democratic CA governor candidates has to go 1:08:15 Surprising how many big name candidates passed on CA gov race 1:09:15 Kash Patel might hand Eric Swalwell the nomination by leaking file 1:10:00 Gavin Newsom doesn’t have an heir apparent 1:11:15 With control of congress, should Dems try to pass legislation with Trump? 1:12:15 Child tax credit is something Dems & JD Vance could agree on 1:13:30 Democrats can’t be an alternative to “do nothing GOP”, then do nothing 1:14:45 Dems will do investigations, but not much else will get done 1:15:30 Trump officials won’t answer subpoenas, business leaders will have to 1:16:15 With power in congress, Democrats will likely target big tech 1:18:15 Surveillance pricing needs to be regulated 1:20:15 Bills in many legislatures to ban digital price tags in stores 1:21:00 There are upsides to dynamic pricing, it’s not all bad 1:22:00 Airlines using your data against you to gouge you is gross 1:22:45 Floating price based on supply vs. demand is fine 1:24:15 Being seen as being on the side of the consumer is good politics 1:25:15 Consumer advocacy gave news media credibility and trust 1:26:45 The public feels like big tech has too much control of everything 1:28:15 Creating a caucus of independents could be a fulcrum in the senate 1:29:30 Independents shouldn’t have to choose between Trump & Schumer 1:31:30 We are in desperate need of reform, and the constitution is difficult to amend 1:33:15 March Madness reminds you that the NBA regular season sucks 1:34:30 NBA players don’t try hard in the regular season & tanking is terrible 1:36:45 Long playoff series in the NBA are great 1:38:15 A shorter 1st round 5 game series injects some randomness into the playoffs 1:40:30 DC could be a great NBA market, but the Wizards are awful 1:42:15 NBA draft lottery needs some modification to address tanking 1:42:45 “Load management” also needs to be addressed 1:45:45 Urgency is what creates great competitive sports 1:52:30 NCAA tournament shows why NBA has issues 1:53:15 ToddCast Time Machine 1:53:30 Many American wars started/ended this week in history 1:54:45 We’re good at marking the beginning/end of wars, but not resolving them 1:55:30 Appomattox was a clean ending to the Civil War 1:56:15 The fighting stopped, but the argument for the war wasn’t resolved 1:56:45 Birthright citizenship added via 14th amendment 1:57:15 Citizenship rights were denied to black Americans 1:58:15 U.S. formally entered WW1 1:58:45 Hard to celebrate Armistice Day when WW2 happens 20 years later 1:59:15 European powers drew new maps but didn’t settle claims & conflicts 2:00:00 Middle East turmoil is direct result of Europeans redrawing maps 2:01:00 Wars aren’t chapters…they are arguments 2:02:00 The arguments of the Civil War & WW1 are still unresolved 2:03:00 Ask Chuck 2:03:15 What are your thoughts on ranked choice voting? 2:09:30 Correction on the location of Stetson’s law school 2:10:15 What current sports player or manager would do well in politics? 2:16:00 Has Congress’s inaction over Trump’s Iran war created a precedent? 2:19:30 Is relegation structurally possible in the NBA to avoid tanking? 2:23:15 Sports reactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday on the News Hour, Israel and Iran trade attacks on oil infrastructure across the region, further spiking global prices. We speak with Republican Sen. Rick Scott about the uncertain future of the conflict. The White House turns to internet memes to promote the ongoing war. Plus, we speak with the mother of a 23-year-old U.S. citizen who was shot and killed by ICE agents in Texas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the war with Iran nears the end of its third week, the Pentagon is considering asking Congress to approve $200 billion to fund the ongoing military operation. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who serves on the Armed Services Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the war with Iran nears the end of its third week, the Pentagon is considering asking Congress to approve $200 billion to fund the ongoing military operation. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who serves on the Armed Services Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the war with Iran nears the end of its third week, the Pentagon is considering asking Congress to approve $200 billion to fund the ongoing military operation. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who serves on the Armed Services Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper talks with Republican Sen. Thom Tillis about President Trump's decision to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Next, Jake sits down with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy to discuss reports the Trump administration is weighing deploying US troops to Iran as the war there escalates. After, Energy Secretary Chris Wright responds to rising energy prices in the US as the Iran War disrupts the global oil industry. Then, CNN Global Affairs Analyst Karim Sadjadpour, CNN Political Commentator Jonah Goldberg, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs, and former State Department Senior Adviser Nayyera Haq join Jake to discuss Trump's handling of the conflict in the Mideast. Finally, Jake responds forcefully to Trump administration criticism of CNN's coverage of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ana Navarro sits down with Brian Teta to weigh in on whether she'd attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner this year and why she believes what's happening in the Middle East today is different from past U.S. conflicts in the region. She reacts to Kristi Noem's testimony on Capitol Hill. (Note: Since recording this podcast, Pres. Trump announced Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary.) Ana also shares her reaction to Bad Bunny's record‑breaking Super Bowl halftime performance and why it resonated so widely. And as she prepares for her one‑night‑only Broadway debut in 'Buena Vista Social Club,' Ana opens up about how she's feeling ahead of the big night—and the advice Lin‑Manuel Miranda gave her before stepping onstage. Get tickets to 'Buena Vista Social Club': https://buenavistamusical.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For perspective on how Congress is weighing the unfolding situation in the Middle East, Geoff Bennett spoke with Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her department's immigration enforcement tactics in front of a Senate committee on Tuesday and pushed back against criticism from Democrats who say she wrongly disparaged two protesters killed by federal officers in Minneapolis earlier this year.It was Noem's first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of the two protesters galvanized widespread opposition to how the Trump administration is executing its mass deportation agenda, a centerpiece policy of President Donald Trump's second term. At the time, Noem portrayed the protesters, two U.S. citizens, as agitators, although accounts from local officials and bystander video contradicted assertions from her and other administration officials.In one exchange, retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina called her leadership a “disaster” and skewered her handling of the immigration crackdown and her management of emergency response.In the hearing, which stretched nearly five hours, Noem defended her agency's treatment of immigrants caught up in enforcement activities, and blamed activists and others for attacks against officers.“I want to address the dangerous environment that our ICE officers face on the streets today," Noem said. “They are facing a serious and escalating threat as a result of deliberate mischaracterizations of their heroic work and rhetoric that demonizes our law enforcement.”Since the deaths in Minneapolis, the administration has taken steps meant to tone down tensions, including drawing down the operation there. But the administration has continued pressing restrictions against both legal and illegal immigration, has been buying up warehouses for immigration detention and persisting in federal enforcement in areas around the country. Noem said about 650 investigators remain in Minnesota as part of a broader fraud probe.The immigration tactics of Noem's department have triggered a clash in Congress over its routine funding, which remains unresolved, although a spending bill passed last year granted it a significant infusion of cash for the Republican administration's mass deportation policy. Noem called the partial shutdown “reckless” and blamed Democrats for a move she said put national security at risk.Her appearance in front of the Judiciary Committee also comes after a weekend shooting at a bar in Texas that is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, leading to concerns that the escalating conflict in Iran could have repercussions for security in the U.S.Noem blames chaotic situation for her characterization of killed protestersIn what was initially billed as an effort to root out fraud in Minnesota, Homeland Security sent hundreds of officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection to the state. They were met by protesters who organized marches, patrolled neighborhoods for ICE activity with whistles and ferried food to immigrants too afraid to leave their homes.Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by an ICE officer on Jan. 7, setting off intense protests demanding an end to the operation. Then on Jan. 24, Customs and Border Protection officers opened fire on another Minnesota resident, Alex Pretti, who had been filming enforcement operations.Those deaths led to cries for accountability and transparency. Noem, whose initial comments portrayed both Good and Pretti as the aggressors, has come under withering criticism by Democrats and some Republicans, who have called for her to resign.Democrats repeatedly questioned Noem about her initial comments and called on her to apologize.“You and your agency rushed to brand these victims as, quote, domestic terrorists,” said Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the top Democrat on the committee. “We have ample video evidence and eyewitness testimony proving you are wrong. Your statements caused immeasurable pain to these families.”Noem said she was relying on information from people on the scene and blamed “violent protesters” for contributing to the chaos officers encountered.“I was getting reports from the ground from agents at the scene, and I would say that it was a chaotic scene,” she said.After public outrage over the deaths, Trump sent border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis to take control of operations. Homan has since announced a drawdown of the ICE and CBP officers who had been sent to Minnesota to carry out what had been dubbed Operation Metro Surge, although he's been adamant that the president's mass deportation agenda will continue.Noem also faced some Republican criticismRepublicans largely kept the focus on the large numbers of migrants who came into the country under former President Joe Biden, portraying Noem as the leader of a cleanup effort of the former administration's mess.But she did come under some harsh questioning by members of her own party. Tillis, who called on Noem to resign following the shootings in Minneapolis, criticized her for erroneously arresting American citizens, for failures in her disaster recovery agency and for how she shot her own dog.“What we've seen is a disaster under your leadership, Miss Noem, a disaster," Tillis said. “What we've seen is innocent people getting detained that turn out are American citizens.”Tillis, who has already announced that he is not running for another term., added: “We're beginning to get the American people to think that deporting people is wrong. It's the exact opposite. The way you're going about deporting them is wrong."Another Republican, Sen. John Kennedy from Louisiana, also pushed her to explain why her department paid more than $200 million for an ad campaign she appeared in last year encouraging migrants to leave the country voluntarily and questioned whether Trump knew about the price tag ahead of time.Noem, who is set to appear Wednesday in front of a House committee, defended those ads, saying they were effective and went through the regular department bidding process.“Well, they were effective in your name recognition,” Kennedy said.

On CNN's State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins Jake to discuss Democrats' demands to rein in immigration enforcement in exchange for ending a partial government shutdown. Next, White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins Jake to discuss the end of Trump's Minneapolis crackdown, as well as whether the Department of Homeland Security has a credibility issue. Then, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joins Jake to discuss Trump's efforts to interfere with the midterm elections. After, Jake presses Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin over the Trump administration's failed attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers. Finally, Jake gives the last word to three Epstein survivors who were in the room for Attorney General Pam Bondi's controversial hearing on Capitol Hill this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Trump administration's handling of the FBI files, its arrest of journalists over a protest at a Minnesota church, and a controversial FBI raid on a Georgia elections office. Next, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, joins to respond. Then, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson pushes back against Democrats' demands to rein in ICE in exchange for funding the Department of Homeland Security. After, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and CNN Political Commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss whether the backlash to Trump's immigration crackdown could hurt Republicans in the midterms. Finally, Dana gives an update on the case of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration agents in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The civilian killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal immigration agents have launched a larger debate in Washington about funding for the Department of Homeland Security.Senate Democrats want to carve off DHS money from the broader spending package to keep the government open, and they want new limits on immigration agents, like a prohibition on masks and a requirement that officers carry ID. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin says he blames the actions of state and local leaders for the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good. He insists local leaders should have done more to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis.NPR's Ailsa Chang spoke with Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson to discuss his thoughts on whether ICE, and other immigration enforcement agencies, need the reforms Democrats have asked for.At the time this episode aired, lawmakers were at an impasse regarding the federal spending package. But Senate Democrats now say they've reached a deal to separate DHS funding from the other five appropriations bills. You can read more details on npr.org.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.  Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Brianna Scott. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata, Courtney Dorning and Kelsey Snell. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy