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Three New Jersey Democratic Representatives, Robert Menendez, LaMonica McIver, and Bonnie Watson Coleman, stormed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prison in Newark. Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter has passed away. Listener call-in's on President Trump's performance after his first hundred days in office and social media activist Laura Loomer's attacks on surgeon general nominee Dr. Casey Means. Former President Biden's recent appearance on ABC's The View. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolle Wallace on widespread damage to the U.S. brand caused by the Trump administration, the chilling arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at an ICE facility in New Jersey, and the Supreme Court justices speaking out in defense of the judiciary amid relentless attacks against the legal system. Joined by: Maria Aspan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Angelo Carusone, Lee Gelernt, Paul Grimm, John Heilemann, Mini Timmaraju, Rep. Robert Menendez, and Lucan Way.

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Recently, the former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to eleven years in prison for accepting bribes in cash and gold worth more than half a million dollars. He is the first person sentenced to prison for crimes committed in the Senate in more than forty years. Menendez did favors for the government of Egypt while he was the senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, and intervened in criminal cases against the businessmen who were bribing him. In New York, he broke down in tears before  a federal judge, pleading for leniency. Upon emerging from the courtroom, he made a thinly veiled plea to the man he had once voted to impeach. “President Trump is right,” Menendez declared to news cameras. “This process is political, and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.”  WNYC's New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon explores how the son of working-class immigrants from Cuba scaled the heights of American politics, and then fell dramatically. But will he serve the time? Solomon speaks with the constitutional-law professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, who says, “It's hard to know who Trump will pardon next. One of the more recent pardons was for the former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. He was a Democrat. . . .  [Trump] seems much more  interested in undermining anti-corruption laws left, right, and center.”

This Day in Legal History: Guiteau Stands Trial for AssassinationOn November 14, 1881, Charles Guiteau stood trial for assassinating President James A. Garfield. Garfield had been shot by Guiteau in July of that year but succumbed to his injuries months later, largely due to medical mismanagement. At the time, sterilization practices were not widely understood or practiced, and Garfield's doctors repeatedly probed his wound with unwashed instruments and hands, leading to a fatal infection. Despite the role of inadequate medical care, Guiteau was held fully responsible for the president's death, setting a notable precedent in criminal law.Guiteau's defense centered on claims of insanity, arguing that he believed he was acting on divine command to remove Garfield. His erratic behavior in court, which included singing, reciting poetry, and accusing his defense attorneys of incompetence, underscored his unstable mental state. However, nineteenth-century legal standards for insanity were narrow and rarely accepted by courts. The prosecution argued that Guiteau understood the wrongfulness of his act, and he was ultimately found guilty and sentenced to death.The case spotlighted serious deficiencies in the legal system's treatment of mental illness and brought attention to the need for clearer guidelines on the insanity defense. It also ignited a broader conversation on the role of medical practices in causation, as some questioned whether Guiteau could be solely responsible for Garfield's death. Guiteau's trial and conviction marked one of the first high-profile uses of the insanity defense in the United States and influenced subsequent legal reforms regarding both mental health assessments and standards of criminal responsibility.President-elect Donald Trump has named Matt Gaetz, a firebrand Republican congressman with a face that might terrify even the devil himself, as his nominee for attorney general. Gaetz, who has previously faced scrutiny from the Justice Department over sex trafficking allegations, will replace current leadership to help Trump “end Weaponized Government” and enact an aggressive conservative agenda. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress immediately, is known for his unconventional political moves, including his role in ousting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and for his call to dismantle federal agencies like the FBI. His appointment has already triggered controversy, with Senate Republicans like Lisa Murkowski expressing skepticism about his qualifications and intentions. Gaetz's background has raised security clearance concerns, given the history of investigations into his conduct.The nomination aligns with Trump's stated intentions to reshape the Justice Department, positioning the attorney general as crucial to plans for mass deportations, pardons of January 6 rioters, and prosecutorial retribution. Gaetz's legal experience consists mainly of work at a Florida law firm before he entered politics, though he has recently championed populist stances on antitrust enforcement, supporting the Federal Trade Commission's fight against noncompete clauses and cheering the Justice Department's antitrust case against Google. Gaetz's nomination fuels concern among former Justice Department officials, who fear that he could further politicize an institution traditionally independent from White House influence.Trump taps firebrand congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general | ReutersIn the corruption trial of former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, prosecutors revealed that jurors were mistakenly shown unredacted evidence during deliberations. However, they argued this error does not warrant overturning the conviction, asserting that the evidence against Menendez was overwhelming. Menendez, a former New Jersey senator, was convicted in August of corruption charges that included accepting bribes like gold bars and cash, allegedly in exchange for political favors. He has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal. The Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office indicated that both the defense and prosecution missed the unredacted material during trial, emphasizing that it likely did not affect the jury's guilty verdict on all 16 counts, including wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and illegal foreign agency activities. Menendez, once a senior figure in the Senate as the chair of the foreign relations committee, now faces sentencing in January with a potential for decades in prison.Bob Menendez jury was mistakenly shown improper evidence, prosecutors say | ReutersGary Wang, former chief technology officer of FTX, is assisting federal prosecutors by developing software to detect fraud in both stock and cryptocurrency markets. Wang, who previously wrote the code allowing ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to siphon billions from FTX customers, has been cooperating with the government since FTX's collapse. Prosecutors are asking for leniency in Wang's upcoming sentencing, highlighting his proactive efforts to prevent similar crimes. His new tool, details of which remain confidential to protect its effectiveness, is valued by prosecutors for its potential in identifying financial crimes. This cooperation follows Bankman-Fried's recent 25-year prison sentence for fraud and misuse of $8 billion in customer funds, while other former FTX associates, like Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh, received lighter sentences due to their cooperation. Wang, the last of Bankman-Fried's close associates awaiting sentencing, was instrumental in exposing the scheme by testifying that Bankman-Fried directed him to alter FTX's code to grant Alameda Research unauthorized access to customer funds.Bankman-Fried lieutenant builds fraud detection tool for prosecutors | ReutersA federal appeals court has struck down a New York law that heavily restricted antiques dealers from selling or displaying ivory and rhinoceros horn items, ruling it unconstitutional. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the law, which limited ivory content in antiques to less than 20%, overstepped by restricting dealers' First Amendment commercial speech rights. Judges argued that the law prevented dealers from communicating important details about legally marketable items, deeming this an excessive speech restriction. While federal law already restricts ivory sales under the Endangered Species Act, it allows for goods with up to 50% ivory, whereas New York's stricter limit of 20% was intended to curb poaching of endangered species. However, the court ruled that New York's law also blocked the sale of items permitted in interstate and international trade, making it too broad. The decision was a setback for animal rights groups that supported the law to protect vulnerable wildlife, although the Humane Society noted that New York could still enforce the law against local buyers.New York ivory ban for antiques dealers voided by US appeals court | ReutersLaw firm revenue surged nearly 12% in the first three quarters of the year, driven by increased demand for legal services and higher productivity, according to Citi's law firm banking group. The top 50 law firms saw especially notable gains, with revenues up 14%, demand growth at 3.6%, and productivity rising by 2.9%. Gretta Rusanow from Citi's Law Firm Group highlighted 2023 as potentially one of the strongest years for the industry, citing steady demand momentum quarter by quarter. Industry-wide demand rose by 3.2%, with lawyer productivity improving as headcount growth slowed to 1.3%, returning to historical norms. Expense growth was 7.5%, with overhead costs increasing by 8.2% and compensation expenses by 6.7%. Legal services demand spanned diverse practice areas, notably in litigation, regulatory issues, investment management, and bankruptcy. Although transactional demand has been quiet, Rusanow anticipates a rebound in mergers and acquisitions activity. Law firms also invested in technology upgrades, including new practice management tools and generative AI, which contributed to higher expenses. Law Firm Revenue Soars 12% as Lawyers Get Back to Being Busy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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Dr. Bob talks with Mark about Kamala Harris and her economic plan. Gary in Long Island talked with Mark about Sen. Robert Menendez.

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The All Local 12pm Update for Monday, July 29 2024

Tommy and Ben discuss the international reaction to Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, and dive into what Kamala Harris's foreign policy could look like based on her record in the Senate, experience during the Biden administration, and advisers. They also talk about Netanyahu's visit to Washington and planned speech to Congress, resignations of Senator Robert Menendez and the head of the Secret Service, deadly protests in Bangladesh, updates from the EU, and how to escape from a cocaine shark. Then, Tommy speaks with Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian about the 10 year anniversary of his imprisonment in Iran, and what the US government could be doing now to get more hostages home from Russia and Hamas. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., today to address a joint session of Congress. On Tuesday, hundreds of demonstrators opposed to the war in Gaza staged a sit-in at a congressional office building. Thousands more are expected to demonstrate today during Netanyahu's speech. Inside the Capitol, nearly two dozen Democratic lawmakers say they will not attend the joint session. At the same time, both Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Patty Murray of Washington declined to preside over Netanyahu's address. The Israeli prime minister is expected to meet with Harris and President Biden separately on Thursday. As Harris begins her presidential campaign in earnest, Politico national security reporter Eric Bazail-Eimil explains what a Harris foreign policy might look like.And in headlines: The head of the U.S. Secret Service resigned, convicted New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez announced he'd resign next month, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed Harris's campaign for president. Show Notes:Read and Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/bdzcrj7aWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [1:34] -The Dept of Transportation investigates Delta Airlines as passengers remain stranded after global outage. [3:27] -Former President Trump weighs in on the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. [Rob Schmitt Tonight] [6:34] -Donald Trump looks forward to debating Kamala Harris, calling her “the worst.” [Rob Schmitt Tonight] [15:04] -Kimberly Guilfoyle says Biden praising director Cheatle is pure garbage, like his presidency. [Carl Higbie Frontline] [18:55] -Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: “Trump has broken the Democrats' brains and they will say or do anything.” [The Record with Greta Van Susteren] [21:32] -NJ Sen. Robert Menendez will resign next month after being found guilty of 16 counts in a federal bribery and corruption trial. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter/X: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- On Monday night Kamala Harris received the pledged support of a majority of delegates—presumably making her the Democrat Party's presidential nominee. According to The Washington Post's delegate tracker, 3,004 of the nearly 4,000 delegates have endorsed Harris. DNC Chairman Jamie Harrison has said that he believes the party will virtually select their nominee by August 7th—though, the process could be completed as soon as August 1st. 6:15pm- Bob Menendez to Resign from U.S. Senate: Nicholas Fandos and Tracey Tully of The New York Times write: “Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey announced on Tuesday that he would resign from Congress effective in late August, bowing to intense pressure from Democratic colleagues who had pushed him to step down after his conviction in a vast international bribery scheme or face an expulsion vote. Mr. Menendez has maintained his innocence and vowed to appeal a guilty verdict returned last week by a federal jury in Manhattan. But with his own party fast-tracking a vote to expel him, he chose to spare his party an ugly fight and avoid becoming the first senator ousted since the Civil War by quitting with months to go in his term.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/nyregion/senator-bob-menendez-resignation.html 6:40pm- According to reports, Kamala Harris and the DNC raised more than $100 million in campaign donations since Joe Biden dropped out of the race. 6:45pm- The sub-headline of a recent piece courtesy of The New York Times reads: “Voters eager to elect the first female president pointed to anger over a loss of abortion rights, but also acknowledged a fear that sexism would remain difficult for Ms. [Kamala] Harris to overcome.” Rich notes that the attack angle Democrats and the media will gravitate towards in the 2024 presidential race is simply calling opponents of Harris sexist or racist. You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/us/kamala-harris-women-voters.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/23/2024): 3:05pm- The sub-headline of a recent piece courtesy of The New York Times reads: “Voters eager to elect the first female president pointed to anger over a loss of abortion rights, but also acknowledged a fear that sexism would remain difficult for Ms. [Kamala] Harris to overcome.” Rich notes that the attack angle Democrats and the media will gravitate towards in the 2024 presidential race is simply calling opponents of Harris sexist or racist. You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/us/kamala-harris-women-voters.html 3:10pm- On Sunday, in a post to the social media platform X, President Joe Biden announced that he would withdraw immediately from the 2024 presidential race. He reasoned: “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.” Later Biden posted once more from his X account, endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor: “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it's been the best decision I've made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats—it's time to come together and beat Trump.” On Tuesday, the Biden Administration announced that the president will address Americans on Wednesday. 3:15pm- On Monday night Kamala Harris received the pledged support of a majority of delegates—presumably making her the Democrat Party's presidential nominee. According to The Washington Post's delegate tracker, 3,004 of the nearly 4,000 delegates have endorsed Harris. DNC Chairman Jamie Harrison has said that he believes the party will virtually select their nominee by August 7th—though, the process could be completed as soon as August 1st. 3:35pm- While speaking to the press, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson condemned Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress on Wednesday. 3:40pm- According to The Washington Post, Marianne Williamson is actively seeking the support of Democrat Party delegates. 3:50pm- Will Robert Kennedy Jr. Endorse Trump?: Josh Dawsey and Michael Scherer of The Washington Post write: “Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held talks this month with former president Donald Trump about endorsing his campaign and taking a job in a second Trump administration, overseeing a portfolio of health and medical issues, according to four people familiar with the matter. The discussions, which began hours after the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally on July 13, did not result in an agreement amid concerns in Trump's orbit about the complications of promising a job in exchange for a political endorsement.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/22/rfk-jr-floated-job-trump-white-house-he-weighed-endorsing-trump/ 4:05pm- On Monday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance spoke with Jesse Waters on Fox News. Trump said of Vance's original reluctance to embrace the “Make America Great Again” movement: “He didn't know me.” 4:10pm- 91% of Kamala's VP Staff Left Her: Haley Strack of National Review writes: “Only four of the initial 47 staffers [Vice President Kamala] Harris brought in with her in 2021 are still employed in her office, as of March 31, 2024.” You can read more here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/harriss-personnel-problem-over-90-percent-of-vps-staff-left-in-last-three-years/ 4:20pm- In a bombshell report, Alex Thompson of Axios examines why Vice President Kamala Harris is incapable of retaining her staff. Thompson writes: “Former Harris aides told Axios the high turnover is partly because of how the vice president treats her staff…Former aides often refer to it as Harris' ‘prosecuting the staff.' During the 2020 campaign, Biden aides recall watching Harris interrogate her then-chief of staff Karine Jean-Pierre to the point that it made others uncomfortable.” In another bizarre instance, Thompson documents that “Harris has been cautious and reluctant to participate in events that weren't tightly controlled, Harris and Biden aides said… In April 2022, Harris was the guest for a dinner at D.C. news mogul David Bradley's home—a salon-style event Bradley hosts with Washington journalists and newsmakers. Harris' anxiety about the dinner was such that her staff held a mock dinner beforehand, with staffers playing participants, according to two people familiar with the event. Harris aides even considered including wine in the mock prep so Harris could practice with a glass or two.” You can read the full story here: https://www.axios.com/2024/07/22/biden-kamala-harris-election-chances# 4:35pm- While speaking with the press, Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said she is not interested in being Kamala Harris' running mate. Rich notes that no one was going to offer her the position anyway. 4:50pm- It looks like The Rich Zeoli Show will be broadcasting from the Democratic National Convention in August. Matt says he's excited to try deep dish pizza…Rich is disgusted! Is deep dish even real pizza? 5:00pm- Sen. Tommy Tuberville—United States Senator from Alabama—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the unfolding chaos in the Democrat Party as Joe Biden steps aside and Kamala Harris presumably becomes her party's nominee. Tuberville notes Harris might not even make it to the convention “when they see her popularity dive.” During her 2020 presidential run, Harris said she opposed fracking—that's unlikely to play well in Pennsylvania. Tuberville jokes that Harris may not even know what fracking is! He also weighs-in on Kimberly Cheatle finally resigning as the Director of Secret Service following the near assassination of former President Donald Trump. If Joe Biden can't run for President, should he even remain in office? Tuberville explains that although neither option is any good, he'd rather have Biden than ultra-progressive Kamala Harris. 5:30pm- In his latest piece for National Review, Dan McLaughlin documents Kamala Harris' “dangerous” preference for authoritarianism. In the past, Harris has endorsed: packing the Supreme Court, a gun ban by executive fiat, attacking media outlets who challenge pro-choice organizations, the radical Green New Deal, and the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump. You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/07/kamala-harris-is-still-a-dangerous-authoritarian/ 6:05pm- On Monday night Kamala Harris received the pledged support of a majority of delegates—presumably making her the Democrat Party's presidential nominee. According to The Washington Post's delegate tracker, 3,004 of the nearly 4,000 delegates have endorsed Harris. DNC Chairman Jamie Harrison has said that he believes the party will virtually select their nominee by August 7th—though, the process could be completed as soon as August 1st. 6:15pm- Bob Menendez to Resign from U.S. Senate: Nicholas Fandos and Tracey Tully of The New York Times write: “Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey announced on Tuesday that he would resign from Congress effective in late August, bowing to intense pressure from Democratic colleagues who had pushed him to step down after his conviction in a vast international bribery scheme or face an expulsion vote. Mr. Menendez has maintained his innocence and vowed to appeal a guilty verdict returned last week by a federal jury in Manhattan. But with his own party fast-tracking a vote to expel him, he chose to spare his party an ugly fight and avoid becoming the first senator ousted since the Civil War by quitting with months to go in his term.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/nyregion/senator-bob-menendez-resignation.html 6:40pm- According to reports, Kamala Harris and the DNC raised more than $100 million in campaign donations since Joe Biden dropped out of the race. 6:45pm- The sub-headline of a recent piece courtesy of The New York Times reads: “Voters eager to elect the first female president pointed to anger over a loss of abortion rights, but also acknowledged a fear that sexism would remain difficult for Ms. [Kamala] Harris to overcome.” Rich notes that the attack angle Democrats and the media will gravitate towards in the 2024 presidential race is simply calling opponents of Harris sexist or racist. You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/us/kamala-harris-women-voters.html

John and Elliot discuss several developments impacting the financial crime community this week. These include an OCCRP article on crypto ATMs, FinCEN's Alert on red flags related to the financing of Israeli extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and a joint notice on timeshare fraud, Senator Robert Menendez's corruption conviction, an AUSTRAC report on the current state of money laundering enforcement in Australia, and other items.

Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane have this morning's top local stories from the WCBS 880 Newsroom.

Tommy and Ben discuss the global reaction to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the rise of political violence around the world, Trump VP pick JD Vance's views on foreign policy, and more low-lights from the RNC. They also talk about the conviction of Senator Robert Menendez on corruption charges, the last news from Gaza, Robert Kagame's re-election in Rwanda, Kenya's ongoing protests, a win for women's rights activists in Gambia, the world's most expensive wedding in India, and arguably one of the most tone-deaf social media posts in history. Then, Tommy speaks with Congressman Seth Moulton about JD Vance, calls for Biden to step down, Secret Service's failures, and what the IDF could learn from the US war in Iraq.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/17/2024): 3:05pm- Day 2: The Rich Zeoli Show is broadcasting from the Republican National Committee Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Last night, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania. 3:10pm- Bob Menendez Convicted: Nicholas Fandos, Tracey Tully, and Benjamin Weiser of The New York Times write: “Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey was convicted on all counts in a sweeping scheme to sell his office to foreign powers and crooked businessmen in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, a luxury car and bars of solid gold. A jury of 12 New Yorkers convicted him of all 16 counts he faced, on charges including honest services wire fraud, bribery and extortion. Their verdict makes Mr. Menendez, a Democrat whose term expires at year's end, only the seventh sitting U.S. senator to be convicted of a federal crime.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07/16/nyregion/bob-menendez-verdict 3:20pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Senator J.D. Vance described what it was like learning he would be Donald Trump's selection for Vice President—Trump even talked to Vance's young son over the phone! During the conversation, Vance explained how he went from someone skeptical of Trump in 2016 to becoming his running mate. He originally “bought into the media's lies and distortions” but changed his mind about Trump when he saw the effectiveness of Trump's policies. 3:30pm- On Monday, CNN's Chris Wallace called Donald Trump's arrival at the RNC Convention one of the most electric moments he can ever recall at a nominating convention. It was the former president's first public appearance since he was nearly assassinated in Butler, PA. 3:35pm- Speaking at the RNC Convention on Monday, Sean O'Brien—President of the International Brotherhood of Teamster—said that “in light of what happened” to Donald Trump over the weekend “he has proven to be one tough SOB.” 3:40pm-While speaking with ABC News Correspondent Pierre Thomas, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said the “buck stops with me”—but that she will not be stepping down despite the failures of her agency during Saturday's Trump campaign rally in Butler, PA. 4:00pm- Dean Cain & David AR White—stars of the new film “God's Not Dead: In God We Trust”—join The Rich Zeoli Show from the Republican National Committee Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cain—famous for playing Superman in the 1990s—reveals he's afraid of flying. Wait. Superman is afraid to fly!?!? The film is in theaters on September 12th. 4:20pm- On Monday, model and media personality Amber Rose spoke at the RNC Convention declaring “the media has lied to us about Donald Trump.” CNN's Van Jones warned that Rose's speech could be “dangerous” to the Biden campaign as her comments will reach younger Americans who may otherwise not engage in politics. 4:30pm- Elon Musk vs Gavin Newsom: Molly Bohannon of Forbes writes: “SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Tuesday the aerospace company, along with X, formerly known as Twitter, will move their headquarters from California to Texas after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law preventing schools from requiring employees to notify parents if students request to use different pronouns—which Musk said was the ‘final straw.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/07/16/elon-musk-says-x-and-spacex-are-moving-headquarters-from-california-to-texas/ 4:40pm- Trump Shooting Details: John Miller of CNN reports: “The shooter in Saturday's attempted assassination on Donald Trump purchased 50 rounds of ammunition at a local gun store just hours before carrying out his attack, according to a senior law enforcement official.” You can read me here: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/rnc-republican-national-convention-07-15-24#h_ef3043b468a0d773a52a88ba64b1fe27 4:50pm- Eye witnesses at the Butler, Pennsylvania rally recounted spotting Thomas Matthew Cooks minutes before he fired several rounds at Donald Trump—ultimately, leaving the former president and two rally attendees wounded and one attendee dead. Why was the Secret Service slow to react despite warnings from numerous people in the area? In a CBS News report, current Director of the Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle described her mission to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the agency's hiring practices.  5:00pm- Tulsi Gabbard—Former Presidential Candidate & U.S. Congresswoman from Hawaii—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. Should Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle be fired immediately for her law enforcement agency's failure on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania which resulted in the near assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump? Gabbard's book, "For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind,” is available for purchase at book.tulsigabbard.com or on Amazon. 5:25pm- MSNBC decided not to air an episode of “Morning Joe” on Monday because they didn't trust hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski would be able to complete a full broadcast without saying something insensitive and/or ridiculous. 5:35pm- Chris Pavlovski— Founder & CEO of Rumble—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from the RNC Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss big tech censorship and government coerced speech. Plus, Rich lost the password to his Rumble account—can Pavlovski help with that? 5:50pm- Jack Posobiec—Senior Editor for Human Events—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from the Republican National Committee Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and reveals he was once an intern at 1210 WPHT! 6:00pm- While speaking with ABC News Correspondent Pierre Thomas, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said the “buck stops with me”—but that she will not be stepping down despite the failures of her agency during Saturday's Trump campaign rally in Butler, PA. 6:15pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Senator J.D. Vance described what it was like learning he would be Donald Trump's selection for Vice President—Trump even talked to Vance's young son over the phone! During the conversation, Vance explained how he went from someone skeptical of Trump in 2016 to becoming his running mate. He originally “bought into the media's lies and distortions” but changed his mind about Trump when he saw the effectiveness of Trump's policies. 6:30pm- Kevin Roberts—President of The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from the RNC Convention to discuss Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate. Plus, Rich jokes: Are the rumors true? Does Project 2025 really force Americans to eat red meat 3x per day? 6:50pm- On Monday, model and media personality Amber Rose spoke at the RNC Convention declaring “the media has lied to us about Donald Trump.” CNN's Van Jones warned that Rose's speech could be “dangerous” to the Biden campaign as her comments will reach younger Americans who may otherwise not engage in politics.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Day 2: The Rich Zeoli Show is broadcasting from the Republican National Committee Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Last night, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania. 3:10pm- Bob Menendez Convicted: Nicholas Fandos, Tracey Tully, and Benjamin Weiser of The New York Times write: “Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey was convicted on all counts in a sweeping scheme to sell his office to foreign powers and crooked businessmen in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, a luxury car and bars of solid gold. A jury of 12 New Yorkers convicted him of all 16 counts he faced, on charges including honest services wire fraud, bribery and extortion. Their verdict makes Mr. Menendez, a Democrat whose term expires at year's end, only the seventh sitting U.S. senator to be convicted of a federal crime.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07/16/nyregion/bob-menendez-verdict 3:20pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Senator J.D. Vance described what it was like learning he would be Donald Trump's selection for Vice President—Trump even talked to Vance's young son over the phone! During the conversation, Vance explained how he went from someone skeptical of Trump in 2016 to becoming his running mate. He originally “bought into the media's lies and distortions” but changed his mind about Trump when he saw the effectiveness of Trump's policies. 3:30pm- On Monday, CNN's Chris Wallace called Donald Trump's arrival at the RNC Convention one of the most electric moments he can ever recall at a nominating convention. It was the former president's first public appearance since he was nearly assassinated in Butler, PA. 3:35pm- Speaking at the RNC Convention on Monday, Sean O'Brien—President of the International Brotherhood of Teamster—said that “in light of what happened” to Donald Trump over the weekend “he has proven to be one tough SOB.” 3:40pm-While speaking with ABC News Correspondent Pierre Thomas, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said the “buck stops with me”—but that she will not be stepping down despite the failures of her agency during Saturday's Trump campaign rally in Butler, PA.

Robert Menendez is a U.S. Senator from New Jersey who has faced multiple legal challenges over the years. He was recently indicted on charges of conspiracy, bribery, and fraud. Between 2018 and 2022, Menendez and his wife, Nadine, allegedly accepted bribes, including cash, gold bars, a luxury car, and payments toward Nadine's mortgage, in exchange for political favors. These favors included influencing the U.S. government to benefit Egyptian interests and attempting to disrupt a criminal investigation involving his co-defendants, who are New Jersey businessmen​.In a separate earlier case, Menendez was indicted in 2015 alongside Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen. They were accused of a bribery scheme in which Menendez received nearly $1 million in gifts and campaign contributions in exchange for using his Senate office to benefit Melgen's financial and personal interests. This included advocacy for Melgen's business disputes and visa applications for his girlfriends.He was recently found guilty on all the charges brought against him.(commercial at 9:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of sprawling gold bar bribery scheme (nypost.com)

Robert Menendez is a U.S. Senator from New Jersey who has faced multiple legal challenges over the years. He was recently indicted on charges of conspiracy, bribery, and fraud. Between 2018 and 2022, Menendez and his wife, Nadine, allegedly accepted bribes, including cash, gold bars, a luxury car, and payments toward Nadine's mortgage, in exchange for political favors. These favors included influencing the U.S. government to benefit Egyptian interests and attempting to disrupt a criminal investigation involving his co-defendants, who are New Jersey businessmen​.In a separate earlier case, Menendez was indicted in 2015 alongside Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen. They were accused of a bribery scheme in which Menendez received nearly $1 million in gifts and campaign contributions in exchange for using his Senate office to benefit Melgen's financial and personal interests. This included advocacy for Melgen's business disputes and visa applications for his girlfriends.He was recently found guilty on all the charges brought against him.(commercial at 9:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of sprawling gold bar bribery scheme (nypost.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane have this morning's top local stories from the WCBS Newsroom. 

Prosecutors ain't nothing but tired of New Jersey's political corruption. WNYC's Nancy Solomon, host of the Dead End podcast, explains the cases against Sen. Robert Menendez and power broker George Norcross. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdotter, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We have a real parade of idiots on tap for you this week. Jacob Wohl, Alex Jones, Robert Menendez, Nathan Wade, Justin Timberlake…oh, and Donald Trump too. Strap in, because they're all doing shit that's pretty stupid. Visit serioustrouble.show to sign up for our newsletter and find a transcript of this episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.serioustrouble.show/subscribe

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Curtis Bashaw—Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his campaign. After winning the Republican party's primary earlier this month, Bashaw will face off against Democrat Senate candidate Andy Kim in the general election—as well as sitting Senator Robert Menendez who has vowed to run as an Independent. Can Bashaw become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat since 1972? You can learn more about Bashaw's campaign here: https://curtisbashawforsenate.com 4:20pm- Inflation: What happened to the Dollar Menu?!?! According to CEO Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's is set to introduce a new $5 value menu. 4:30pm- Congressman Dan Meuser—Representative for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Republican National Committee's recent establishment of a “Latinos for Trump” field office in Pennsylvania. Plus, Rep. Meuser reacts to a new Monmouth University poll indicating that 46% of Americans feel as though they are struggling financially due to increasing prices stemming from inflation. Rep. Meuser is a member of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and a member of the House Committee on Small Business. 4:40pm: “King” Phil Murphy's trumpets are in person at The Grand Hotel of Cape May! Listener—and musician—Jerry Mejias helps Rich with a hilarious bit. You can find Jerry on X at: @JerryMejias12 4:45pm- Congressman Jeff Van Drew— United States Representative for New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about President Joe Biden's many failures from foreign policy to economics. Rep. Van Drew explains: “This is just the worst President ever.” Plus, he previews next week's presidential debate—which he fears has been structured in a way that is completely unfair to Donald Trump since the moderators are incapable of being objective.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Judge Michael Donohue—former New Jersey Superior Court Judge & Republican County Chairman—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about the upcoming election. Could Senate nominee Curtis Bashaw beat Democrat Andy Kim and presumed Independent candidate Robert Menendez in the general election? Donohue says that in a three-way race, Bashaw could very well become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat in NJ since the 1970s. 5:35pm- David Gelman—Criminal Defense Attorney & Surrogate for Donald Trump's Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show LIVE from The Grand Hotel of Cape May. Gelman hilariously dissects former Georgia special prosecutor Nathan Wade's bizarre interview with Marlon Waynes on The Daily Show. Plus, Rich and Gelman preview tomorrow's Trump campaign rally at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. When was the last time a Republican campaigned at Temple University?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/21/2024): 3:05pm- The Rich Zeoli Show is broadcasting LIVE! from The Grand Hotel of Cape May in Cape May, New Jersey. PLUS, Matt's very real—definitely not fake—girlfriend is in attendance. 3:10pm- Adam Liptak, of The New York Times, writes of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi: “The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the government can take guns away from people subject to restraining orders for domestic violence, limiting the sweep of a blockbuster decision in 2022 that had vastly expanded Second Amendment rights.” The court voted 8 to 1 with only Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting. You can read a full breakdown of the court's decision here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/us/politics/supreme-court-guns-domestic-violence.html 3:20pm- Shane Goldmacher and Theodore Schleifer report that after several months of massive fundraising efforts, Donald Trump has “eroded” Joe Biden's lead in cash-on-hand ahead of the 2024 presidential election. You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/us/politics/trump-fundraising-biden-election.html 3:30pm- Lara Trump—Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's upcoming campaign rally at Temple University's campus in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, June 22nd. Trump also discusses her father-in-law's outreach to communities that have traditionally voted for Democrats but have grown disenchanted with the Biden Administration and its policies. 4:05pm- Curtis Bashaw—Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his campaign. After winning the Republican party's primary earlier this month, Bashaw will face off against Democrat Senate candidate Andy Kim in the general election—as well as sitting Senator Robert Menendez who has vowed to run as an Independent. Can Bashaw become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat since 1972? You can learn more about Bashaw's campaign here: https://curtisbashawforsenate.com 4:20pm- Inflation: What happened to the Dollar Menu?!?! According to CEO Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's is set to introduce a new $5 value menu. 4:30pm- Congressman Dan Meuser—Representative for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Republican National Committee's recent establishment of a “Latinos for Trump” field office in Pennsylvania. Plus, Rep. Meuser reacts to a new Monmouth University poll indicating that 46% of Americans feel as though they are struggling financially due to increasing prices stemming from inflation. Rep. Meuser is a member of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and a member of the House Committee on Small Business. 4:40pm: “King” Phil Murphy's trumpets are in person at The Grand Hotel of Cape May! Listener—and musician—Jerry Mejias helps Rich with a hilarious bit. You can find Jerry on X at: @JerryMejias12 4:45pm- Congressman Jeff Van Drew— United States Representative for New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about President Joe Biden's many failures from foreign policy to economics. Rep. Van Drew explains: “This is just the worst President ever.” Plus, he previews next week's presidential debate—which he fears has been structured in a way that is completely unfair to Donald Trump since the moderators are incapable of being objective. 5:05pm- Judge Michael Donohue—former New Jersey Superior Court Judge & Republican County Chairman—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about the upcoming election. Could Senate nominee Curtis Bashaw beat Democrat Andy Kim and presumed Independent candidate Robert Menendez in the general election? Donohue says that in a three-way race, Bashaw could very well become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat in NJ since the 1970s. 5:35pm- David Gelman—Criminal Defense Attorney & Surrogate for Donald Trump's Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show LIVE from The Grand Hotel of Cape May. Gelman hilariously dissects former Georgia special prosecutor Nathan Wade's bizarre interview with Marlon Waynes on The Daily Show. Plus, Rich and Gelman preview tomorrow's Trump campaign rally at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. When was the last time a Republican campaigned at Temple University? 6:05pm- The Rich Zeoli Show is broadcasting LIVE! from The Grand Hotel of Cape May in Cape May, New Jersey. Did you know that women love the show? 6:25pm- - Scott Presler—Executive Director of Early Vote Action—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his goal of making Joe Biden a one term president. Presler is so dedicated to guaranteeing Pennsylvania turns red in the 2024 election that he recently moved to the state so that nothing disrupts his tireless efforts. You can learn more about Early Vote Action here: https://earlyvoteaction.com/learn/resources/about-us/ 6:40pm- Jimmy Failla—Fox News Host & Comedian—joins The Rich Zeoli Show LIVE! from The Grand Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey…and the interview quickly devolves into one of the most off the rails conversations in the history of the show. Failla is author of the book, “Cancel Culture Dictionary.” And he will be performing at the Count Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ tomorrow night (June 22nd) at 7:30pm ET. You can find tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/jimmy-failla-red-bank-new-jersey-06-22-2024/event/1D00606EC69C218F

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Curtis Bashaw—Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap his big primary win on Tuesday. Bashaw will now face off against Democrat Senate candidate Andy Kim in the general election—and possibly sitting Senator Robert Menendez who has vowed to run as an Independent. Can Bashaw become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat since 1972? You can learn more about Bashaw's campaign here: https://curtisbashawforsenate.com 4:30pm- Attorney Matt Rooney—Founder of SaveJersey.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his big promotion! Next week he becomes the President of the Camden County Bar Association. Plus, a complete New Jersey primary breakdown. Could Republican Senator nominee for NJ Curtis Bashaw beat Democrat Andy Kim and presumed Independent candidate Robert Menendez in the general election? Rooney says that in a three-way race, Bashaw could very well become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat in NJ since the 1970s. Rooney hosts The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Sunday's 7pm to 10pm).

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/07/2024): 3:05pm- According to a report from Coral Davenport of The New York Times, on Friday afternoon the Biden Administration announced new fuel consumption rules that are designed to encourage the production of electric vehicles. Davenport writes: “The new mileage standards announced by the Transportation Department are among several regulations the administration is using to prod carmakers to produce more electric vehicles. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency issued strict new limits on tailpipe pollution that are designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032, up from 7.6 percent last year.” You can listen to the full show here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/07/climate/biden-mileage-electric-vehicles.html 3:15pm- On Thursday, former President Donald Trump spoke with Dr. Phil. During the long-form interview, Trump hilariously referred to Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) as “watermelon head.” How many times will Rich play the audio clip today? 3:30pm- Listeners react to the Biden Administration's newly announced fuel consumption regulations. Will these burdensome standards hurt President Joe Biden's likelihood of winning the state of Michigan in the 2024 presidential election? 3:40pm- Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the current state of the 2024 presidential race. Notably, Donald Trump and the RNC raised a total of $141 million in the month May—far outpacing the Biden campaign. In fact, the total is more than the Biden and the DNC raised in April and May combined. 4:05pm- Curtis Bashaw—Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap his big primary win on Tuesday. Bashaw will now face off against Democrat Senate candidate Andy Kim in the general election—and possibly sitting Senator Robert Menendez who has vowed to run as an Independent. Can Bashaw become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat since 1972? You can learn more about Bashaw's campaign here: https://curtisbashawforsenate.com 4:30pm- Attorney Matt Rooney—Founder of SaveJersey.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his big promotion! Next week he becomes the President of the Camden County Bar Association. Plus, a complete New Jersey primary breakdown. Could Republican Senator nominee for NJ Curtis Bashaw beat Democrat Andy Kim and presumed Independent candidate Robert Menendez in the general election? Rooney says that in a three-way race, Bashaw could very well become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat in NJ since the 1970s. Rooney hosts The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Sunday's 7pm to 10pm). 5:00pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his brand-new book, “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me.” PLUS is R2-D2, the droid from Star Wars, a lesbian? The book releases next Tuesday, June 11th. However, you can pre-order it now: https://a.co/d/jd6PjBb. 5:40pm- Breaking News: Newsmax reports that “the judge who oversaw former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Friday notified Trump attorney Todd Blanche of a questionable Web posting by someone who claimed to have been in contact with one of the trial's jurors. In a letter to Blanche, Judge Juan Merchan, acting state Supreme Court justice, recounted the controversial communication in a note also sent to the New York County District Attorney's Office.” The note stated: “Today, the Court became aware of a comment that was posted on the Unified Court System's public Facebook page and which I now bring to your attention. In the comment, the user, Michael Anderson, states: 'My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!'" You can read more about this developing story here: https://www.newsmax.com/us/blanche-trump-merchan/2024/06/07/id/1167916/ 5:45pm- While speaking with Dr. Phil, former President Donald Trump explained that although there were chants of “lock her up” during his 2016 presidential campaign he and his Justice Department never even attempted to charge Hillary Clinton with a crime because he thought it was more important to bring the country together. 6:05pm- On Thursday, former President Donald Trump spoke with Dr. Phil. During the long-form interview, Trump hilariously referred to Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) as “watermelon head.” After the interview, Dr. Phil revealed that promotional videos for the conversation were submitted to TikTok but the platform refused to run them simply because they contained Trump. 6:10pm- During an interview with Mediaite, ABC News' George Stephanopoulos outrageously stated that it is “journalistic malpractice” to do a live interview with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Does anyone really consider Stephanopoulos an objective journalist? 6:30pm- Attorney Linda Kerns joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the importance of election integrity and her work recruiting poll watchers and workers in Pennsylvania—“making it easier to vote and harder to cheat.” Visithttps://protectthevote.com/pennsylvania/ to learn more about volunteering. An you can find Kerns at: www.lindakernslaw.com. 6:40pm- Raymond Lee—Co-President of the Philadelphia Forum 100—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his organization which recognizes the region's fastest growing companies. You can learn more at: https://philly100.org

The recent spate of anti-Israel protests on college campuses has raised a larger question of who is running schools, institutions, and newsrooms. In many cases, university faculty have come out in support of student protesters, despite some demonstrations featuring violence and anti-Semitism. Now in the midst of graduation season, students at some colleges have staged protests during commencement addresses, leading some of these ceremonies to be canceled altogether. Co-Founder of The Free Press and author of “Morning After the Revolution,” Nellie Bowles joins the Rundown to discuss the campus protests, how far left ideology has crept into campuses and institutions, and shares her rocky experiences working at The New York Times. Jury selection began this week in a Manhattan courtroom for Senator Robert Menendez's (D-NJ) corruption trial. The New Jersey lawmaker takes to the court for a second time, facing bribery charges, yet this time involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold bars. Menendez has expressed that he will not run for reelection in the Garden State as a Democrat, keeping open the possibility of running as an independent. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to explain the charges the Senator faces and why he may pin it all on his wife of four years. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha.  Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Bloomberg legal reporter Patricia Hurtado discusses Michael Cohen's testimony in the Trump hush money trial. Bloomberg legal reporter David Voreacos discusses the start of the bribery trial of Senator Robert Menendez. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stewart digs into the trial of comically corrupt Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, and in a new segment called "How Dumb Is You?" asks the senator how he got caught engaging in such obvious illegal corruption, while government officials like Nancy Pelosi, Richard Burr, and Roy Blunt have been getting away with legal corruption for years. And "Babes" actor and writer, Ilana Glazer, discusses how her new film provides a much-needed and accurate portrayal of pregnancy and motherhood. They talk about her bond with co-star Michelle Buteau, the struggle to get the film made, and how she spent Mother's Day as a new mom herself. Take a quick survey to help us improve The Daily Show: Ears Edition: https://cohst.app/tdsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We begin with a revealing look into Gaza's internal governance. According to a new exposé by The New York Times, Hamas operates a police state there, complete with a secret police force and an extensive network of government informants.   The corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez began in New Jersey on Monday. We'll examine the case against the New Jersey Senator, who's accused of using his position as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to fill his pockets and benefit foreign governments.   More arrests in Canada related to the 2023 assassination of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia, as Indian officials respond to accusations that they were behind the murder.   Lastly, in today's Back of the Brief, a potential Chinese Communist Party influence operation in the Big Apple.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is intergenerational trauma just an excuse for bad behavior used by narcissists to get away with their wanton behavior? Collier Landry and guest Dr. Roger Rhoades discuss the epidemic rise of the intergenerational trauma excuse being used to mask criminal narcissism. Sighting the recent case of Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat charged with accepting bribes, including cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for political favors to foreign governments. Sen. Menendez's attorneys revealed they planned to call a New York psychiatrist to testify that the senator's “intergenerational trauma” created an undisclosed mental health disorder that caused him to store his riches at home. Dr. Rhoades also shares his thoughts on True Crime Perpetrators Alex Murdaugh, Chad Daybell, P Diddy, and Charlie and Donna Adelson. Collier makes some revelations in his own life dealing with narcissism in his romantic life. About my guest: Dr. Roger Rhoades has been a professional counselor since 1987. He has been licensed in South Carolina,Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. He is on staff at Synergy Counseling in Greenwood. He has spoken nationally and has appeared on national television from 1994 to 2010 on such programs as Montel, Jenny Jones, and Oprah. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9v2OMQlxz-0 You can support this podcast using the links below: ➡️ Buy Me a Coffee to Say Thanks! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ Patreon! Buy Merch! Social Media! YouTube! & More: https://collierlandry.com/links ➡️ Shop Amazon Using Our Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/shop/collierlandry Collier's Live Schedule: Instagram: Tuesday 2 pm ET / 11 am PT YouTube/@collierlandry: Wednesdays & Sundays @ 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT • Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are personal and may not represent the official position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. The assumptions made are solely the creator's own. These views are subject to change and should not be considered permanent. I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of the information in this video, and I am not liable for any errors, omissions, or damages resulting from its use. All information is provided as-is. It is your responsibility to verify the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Benjamin Wesier and Tracey Tully of The New York Times write: “Senator Robert Menendez may blame his wife, Nadine Menendez, for the bribery charges the couple is facing by claiming that she hid information from him and led him to believe that ‘nothing unlawful was taking place,' according to court papers unsealed on Tuesday…The senator and his wife are accused of accepting cash, gold and a luxury car in exchange for Mr. Menendez's willingness to use his political influence to help allies in New Jersey and to aid the governments of Egypt and Qatar. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/nyregion/robert-menendez-bribery-trial.html 5:20pm- On HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher admonished far-left Democrats in Dearborn, Michigan for chanting “death to America” at recent rallies. Congresswomen Ayana Pressley, Katie Porter, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez all refused to condemn the chants when confronted by Fox News. In the past, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has also refused to condemn the chants. 5:35pm- Julie Kelly— Political Commentator & Author of “January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protests to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Supreme Court oral argument in Fischer v. United States, a case which will determine whether obstruction laws can be used to charge January 6thdefendants. You can find Kelly's book here: https://a.co/d/eyz9CMX

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/17/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) requested that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) resign—after Speaker Johnson announced he plans to hold a vote on Ukraine aid funding later this week. Massie joins Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) as Republican members of Congress now vocally opposed to Johnson remaining in power. Working with a slim Republican majority in the House (218-213 with 4 vacancies), is Johnson now in serious jeopardy of being removed as Speaker? On Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said “Republicans need real leadership” and seemed to suggest Johnson should be replaced in favor of someone who is more fiscally responsible. 3:20pm- Annie Karni of The New York Times writes: “Speaker Mike Johnson's elaborate plan for pushing aid to Ukraine through the House over his own party's objections relies on an unusual strategy: He is counting on House Democrats and their leader, Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, to provide the votes necessary to clear the way for it to come to the floor.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/johnson-democrats-ukraine-aid-plan.html 3:30pm- The Wall Street Journal writes: “Seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush-money case were selected quickly Tuesday afternoon after a sluggish start, a pace that could clear the way for trial testimony to begin next week. Three women and four men have been chosen so far for a jury that will be the first ever to decide criminal charges against a former president. The jurors, all Manhattan residents, include a charter-school teacher, a software engineer, a salesman, a corporate lawyer and an oncology nurse.” You can read the full report from Corinne Ramey, James Fanelli, and Alex Leary here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/jury-for-donald-trumps-hush-money-trial-takes-shape-an-oncology-nurse-a-software-engineer-a-teacher-5a65e772?mod=hp_lead_pos4 3:40pm- While speaking with Wolf Blitzer on CNN, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori expressed concern about the anonymity and safety of the jurors serving on the Trump “hush money” trial. Khardori explained: “Now, this is not the fault of the media…Responsibility to guard all of the very specific information that we're learning [about the jury] resides with the D.A.'s office and with the judge. I'm a little surprised that we are learning all of this because I do not think this jury is going to remain anonymous, necessarily, if they keep this up.” 4:05pm- An arrest warrant has been issued for Pennsylvania State Representative Kevin Boyle (D) after he allegedly violated a protection order by contacting his estranged wife. Earlier this year, a video of Boyle went viral when he drunkenly berated workers at a Pennsylvania bar. In the video he continually threatens to have the bar closed and asks, “do you know who I am?” 4:20pm- Following his Tuesday court appearance, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stopped at a New York City bodega and spoke with supporters. 4:40pm- On Wednesday, the Senate concluded its impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas—dismissing the charges. The House voted in favor of impeaching Mayorkas earlier this year. From the floor of the Senate, Sen. Mike Lee argued that the chamber's Democratic leadership did not take the proceedings seriously. 5:00pm- Benjamin Wesier and Tracey Tully of The New York Times write: “Senator Robert Menendez may blame his wife, Nadine Menendez, for the bribery charges the couple is facing by claiming that she hid information from him and led him to believe that ‘nothing unlawful was taking place,' according to court papers unsealed on Tuesday…The senator and his wife are accused of accepting cash, gold and a luxury car in exchange for Mr. Menendez's willingness to use his political influence to help allies in New Jersey and to aid the governments of Egypt and Qatar. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/nyregion/robert-menendez-bribery-trial.html 5:20pm- On HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher admonished far-left Democrats in Dearborn, Michigan for chanting “death to America” at recent rallies. Congresswomen Ayana Pressley, Katie Porter, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez all refused to condemn the chants when confronted by Fox News. In the past, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has also refused to condemn the chants. 5:35pm- Julie Kelly— Political Commentator & Author of “January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protests to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Supreme Court oral argument in Fischer v. United States, a case which will determine whether obstruction laws can be used to charge January 6thdefendants. You can find Kelly's book here: https://a.co/d/eyz9CMX 6:05pm- While speaking to the press before boarding Air Force One, President Joe Biden seemingly suggested that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in New Guinea…wait. what? 6:30pm- Alfredo Ortiz—President & CEO of Job Creators Network—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Joe Biden's recent trip to Scranton, PA. Ortiz debunks the narrative that “Bidenomics” has been a success, reflecting on the massive increase in food costs. Plus, could Donald Trump win the Hispanic vote in 2024? Ortiz notes that during the Trump Administration, Hispanic home ownership reached record highs. You can find Ortiz's book, “The Real Race Revolutionaries: How Minority Entrepreneurship Can Overcome America's Racial and Economic Divides,” here: https://a.co/d/5Pv5sX3 6:40pm- Vimal Patel of The New York Times writes: “Erwin Chemerinsky, the law school dean, hosted the dinner on Tuesday night in the backyard of his Oakland, Calif., home. The party was supposed to be a community building event, open to all third-year law students, with no speeches or formal activities. But a third-year law student and a Palestinian activist, Malak Afaneh, stood up at the event, holding a microphone, and launched into a speech.” In the video, which has gone viral on social media, the activists bizarrely claim they have a constitutional right to protest inside a private home. You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/uc-berkeley-palestinian-protest-free-speech.html

What’s Trending: There was another death of a homeless man in Burien that could have been prevented, if the city ordinance for where and when people can camp out was enforced, this death potentially would not have happened. Sen. Robert Menendez is considering running for re-election but as an Independent, this might be a way for him to gain money to fund his legal defense. GUEST: Nicki Neily (Parents Defending Education) explains how she came across the antisemitic posts by a Mukilteo teacher and what parents can do about their own schools.  // Big Local: An Evergreen State College student died to an inverted carbon monoxide vent. The staff thought was a faulty carbon monoxide alarms and the alert was dismissed, this resulted in the death of the student. A student at Lincoln High School in Tacoma was found with a gun in his backpack, this student and another were suspected of smoking weed at school and upon a search of the students, a gun was found. The student was arrested and expelled from school. // The man who set out to walk across the United States and started in La Push, Washington has finally made it to the east coast in Washington DC. 

It's a hat trick for Sen. Robert Menendez: his superseding indictment has been superseded once again, this time with charges that he and his wife obstructed justice, including by directing their lawyers to lie to the government about a Mercedes C-300 convertible she received as a bribe. Ken says this sort of thing — lying so your lawyer will lie for you — is not a good idea, but just because it's a bad idea doesn't mean it doesn't happen...a lot. Plus: Trump posted a bond of nearly $92 million in the second case E. Jean Carroll won against him. The bond is good news for Carroll — it means she'll get paid, sooner or later, and without the need to chase Trump through the courts hunting for his assets. But Trump still faces a looming deadline to post a much larger bond in the New York Attorney General's case, and if he is unable to (or chooses not to) we'll still see what it looks like to pursue him with debtor's exams and liens and the like. Visit serioustrouble.show to find a transcript of this episode and our newsletter sign-up. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.serioustrouble.show/subscribe

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/14/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, a special election was held in New York's 3rd District to fill former U.S. Representative George Santos' vacant Congressional seat. Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated Republican candidate Mazi Pilip 54% to 46%. Nate Cohn of The New York Times writes: “Millions were spent on campaign advertisements, with Democrats outspending Republicans by a wide margin. And unlike with most special elections, Democrats nominated a fairly well-known candidate. Mr. Suozzi, who retired ahead of the 2022 election, had a strong electoral track record, having beaten Mr. Santos here by more than 12 points in 2020… There was even a big snowstorm on Tuesday that may have dampened Republican Election Day turnout (Democrats voted more by mail).” Could this special election be indicative of what will happen during the 2024 presidential election? Cohn continues: “Last week, a Siena College poll…found Mr. Biden running a full nine percentage points behind Mr. Suozzi and trailing Donald J. Trump in the district.” Last year, Santos became the sixth congressman in U.S. history to be expelled from the House of Representatives. The House voted 311 to 114 in favor of removing him following numerous allegations of lying about his background and a 23-count indictment that includes allegations he “repeatedly, without authorization” charged donor credit cards—depositing funds into his own bank account. Though, he has not yet been found guilty of any crimes. The Republican majority in the House will shrink—219 to 213 with 3 vacancies. You can read Cohn's article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/upshot/special-election-democrats-new-york.html 3:20pm- Tracey Tully and Benjamin Weiser of The New York Times write: “A luxury Mercedes-Benz, gold bars, exercise equipment and stacks of cash featured prominently in a federal indictment that charged Senator Robert Menendez with accepting a sordid array of bribes. Now, prosecutors say a diamond engagement ring for the senator's future wife, Nadine Menendez, was also part of the elaborate bribery scheme — and a source of infighting between co-defendants who are expected to stand trial together in May. Wael Hana, a longtime friend of Ms. Menendez's who is also charged in the alleged conspiracy, attempted to cheat her out of the full value of the ring, according to court documents filed late Monday by prosecutors in Manhattan.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/nyregion/menendez-bribes-ring.html 3:35pm- Karoun Demirjian of The New York Times writes: “The Senate passed a long-awaited foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel early Tuesday morning, delivering a bipartisan endorsement of the legislation after months of negotiations, dire battlefield warnings and political mudslinging. But the measure faced a buzz saw of opposition in the House, where Republican resistance threatened to kill it. The 70-to-29 vote reflected a critical mass of support in Congress for the $95 billion emergency aid legislation and for continuing to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The measure would provide an additional $60.1 billion for Kyiv—which would bring the total U.S. investment in the war effort to more than $170 billion—as well as $14.1 billion for Israel's war against Hamas and almost $10 billion for humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Palestinians in Gaza.” But will Speaker of the House Mike Johnson hold a vote on the bill in the Republican-controlled House? Demirkian explains: “Mr. Johnson controls the floor and right-wing lawmakers have shown a willingness to block legislation they oppose from even coming up for a vote. Still, if proponents can muster enough support from Democrats and mainstream and national security-minded Republicans willing to buck [Donald] Trump and the far right, they could steer around the opposition through a maneuver known as a discharge petition. That allows lawmakers to force legislation to the floor if they can gather the signatures of a majority of the House—218 members—calling for the action.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/us/politics/senate-ukraine-aid.html 3:40pm- Lee Habeeb— Newsweek Columnist & Vice President of Content at Salem Media Group—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “The Forgotten Man: A 1883 Speech Might Explain the Rise of Trump.” You can read the full article here: https://www.newsweek.com/forgotten-man-1883-speech-might-explain-rise-trump-1867929 4:05pm- During a White House press briefing on Wednesday, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan answered questions about Congressional renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). When asked if a warrant should be necessary for all collected data, Sullivan explained, “we do not believe that that serves the national security interests of the U.S.” 4:10pm- Mairead Elordi of The Daily Wire writes: “A trans-identifying firefighter is suing the city of Philadelphia for allegedly refusing insurance coverage for his facial feminization surgery. The firefighter, a 55-year-old man who has been with the Philadelphia fire department for 28 years, claims that the city, as well as his union, Firefighters & Paramedics Local 22, and Independence Blue Cross insurance all discriminated against him on the basis of his gender identity.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/trans-identifying-firefighter-suing-philadelphia-over-facial-feminization-surgery-coverage 4:20pm- Former NCAA leader Rachel Dolezal, who was fired from the organization after it was revealed she received the position after pretending to be black, now has an OnlyFans account. 4:30pm- Casey Mattox—Vice President of Legal & Judicial Strategy at Americans for Prosperity—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article for The New York Post, “Why Our Politicians Can't Stop Passing Absurd Laws.” Some of the nation's most bizarre laws include an Arizona law which makes it illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs, a ban on silly-string in Alabama, and a Connecticut regulation on the bounciness of pickles. You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/02/03/opinion/politicians-cant-stop-passing-absurd-laws/ 4:50pm- During the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, an estimated ten to fifteen people were wounded in a shooting—at least one person has been killed. According to reports, two armed people have been detained by police. 5:05pm- According to a new report from Michael Shellenberger, Matt Taibbi, and Alex Gutentag, “the United States Intelligence Community (IC), including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), illegally mobilized foreign intelligence agencies to target [then-Republican presidential candidate Donald] Trump advisors long before the summer of 2016.” You can read more here: https://public.substack.com/p/cia-had-foreign-allies-spy-on-trump 5:20pm- On Tuesday, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, David Sacks, and Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), J.D. Vance (R-OH), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) participated in a Twitter Spaces conversation on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Senate-passed foreign aid bill that would provide Ukraine with an additional $60.1 billion in financial assistance. During the conversation, Musk argued: "This spending does not help Ukraine. Prolonging the war and sacrificing the…youth, having these boys die for nothing is wrong and needs to stop." Senator Johnson echoed a similar sentiment noting, “we all have to understand that Vladimir Putin will not lose this war” as losing would result in him being removed as Russian President. 5:40pm- While appearing on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, sports commentator Bob Costas addressed the growing trend of biological males competing against female athletes—explaining, “we can't throw common sense out the window.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Tuesday, a special election was held in New York's 3rd District to fill former U.S. Representative George Santos' vacant Congressional seat. Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated Republican candidate Mazi Pilip 54% to 46%. Nate Cohn of The New York Times writes: “Millions were spent on campaign advertisements, with Democrats outspending Republicans by a wide margin. And unlike with most special elections, Democrats nominated a fairly well-known candidate. Mr. Suozzi, who retired ahead of the 2022 election, had a strong electoral track record, having beaten Mr. Santos here by more than 12 points in 2020… There was even a big snowstorm on Tuesday that may have dampened Republican Election Day turnout (Democrats voted more by mail).” Could this special election be indicative of what will happen during the 2024 presidential election? Cohn continues: “Last week, a Siena College poll…found Mr. Biden running a full nine percentage points behind Mr. Suozzi and trailing Donald J. Trump in the district.” Last year, Santos became the sixth congressman in U.S. history to be expelled from the House of Representatives. The House voted 311 to 114 in favor of removing him following numerous allegations of lying about his background and a 23-count indictment that includes allegations he “repeatedly, without authorization” charged donor credit cards—depositing funds into his own bank account. Though, he has not yet been found guilty of any crimes. The Republican majority in the House will shrink—219 to 213 with 3 vacancies. You can read Cohn's article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/upshot/special-election-democrats-new-york.html Tracey Tully and Benjamin Weiser of The New York Times write: “A luxury Mercedes-Benz, gold bars, exercise equipment and stacks of cash featured prominently in a federal indictment that charged Senator Robert Menendez with accepting a sordid array of bribes. Now, prosecutors say a diamond engagement ring for the senator's future wife, Nadine Menendez, was also part of the elaborate bribery scheme — and a source of infighting between co-defendants who are expected to stand trial together in May. Wael Hana, a longtime friend of Ms. Menendez's who is also charged in the alleged conspiracy, attempted to cheat her out of the full value of the ring, according to court documents filed late Monday by prosecutors in Manhattan.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/nyregion/menendez-bribes-ring.html Karoun Demirjian of The New York Times writes: “The Senate passed a long-awaited foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel early Tuesday morning, delivering a bipartisan endorsement of the legislation after months of negotiations, dire battlefield warnings and political mudslinging. But the measure faced a buzz saw of opposition in the House, where Republican resistance threatened to kill it. The 70-to-29 vote reflected a critical mass of support in Congress for the $95 billion emergency aid legislation and for continuing to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The measure would provide an additional $60.1 billion for Kyiv—which would bring the total U.S. investment in the war effort to more than $170 billion—as well as $14.1 billion for Israel's war against Hamas and almost $10 billion for humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Palestinians in Gaza.” But will Speaker of the House Mike Johnson hold a vote on the bill in the Republican-controlled House? Demirkian explains: “Mr. Johnson controls the floor and right-wing lawmakers have shown a willingness to block legislation they oppose from even coming up for a vote. Still, if proponents can muster enough support from Democrats and mainstream and national security-minded Republicans willing to buck [Donald] Trump and the far right, they could steer around the opposition through a maneuver known as a discharge petition. That allows lawmakers to force legislation to the floor if they can gather the signatures of a majority of the House—218 members—calling for the action.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/us/politics/senate-ukraine-aid.html Lee Habeeb— Newsweek Columnist & Vice President of Content at Salem Media Group—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “The Forgotten Man: A 1883 Speech Might Explain the Rise of Trump.” You can read the full article here: https://www.newsweek.com/forgotten-man-1883-speech-might-explain-rise-trump-1867929

This week on Rational Security, Quinta and Scott were joined by Lawfare Legal Fellow Anna Bower to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“Hamas, No Más.” A senior Hamas official was recently killed in an attack in Beirut, in what many believe was an operation by Israel—a country whose leaders have pledged to target Hamas's leaders wherever they might be, though it has not formally acknowledged involvement in this particular attack. But pursuing such action across a border that is already on the edge of becoming a second front in the Gaza conflict has observers nervous. How significant is this operation? Does it risk regional escalation?“Bad for the Immune System.” Just before the holiday, the Supreme Court rejected special counsel Jack Smith's petition for it to expedite consideration of former President Trump's claim of immunity to criminal charges. And in the week that's passed, briefing is already underway—including an argument by an amicus asserting that appeal shouldn't be allowed at all. What hangs on this case? And how do the courts seem poised to address it?“The Unprincipled Agent Problem.” The Justice Department has leveled additional charges against Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife alleging additional illegal actions in support of Qatar, including some in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Meanwhile, several associates of former President Trump have faced similar charges for alleged work for the same government. What should we make of these powerful public officials and their associates doing work for foreign governments? And is FARA the right tool to address it?For object lessons, Quinta continued to suck up to the estate of Roberto Bolano by endorsing his book “The Savage Detectives.” Scott spilled the beans on one of Denver's lovely speakeasies, B&GC. And Anna urged folks to try out a Tarot Card reading for the New Year—advice Fox News appears to have taken on former President Trump's behalf.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Quinta and Scott were joined by Lawfare Legal Fellow Anna Bower to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“Hamas, No Más.” A senior Hamas official was recently killed in an attack in Beirut, in what many believe was an operation by Israel—a country whose leaders have pledged to target Hamas's leaders wherever they might be, though it has not formally acknowledged involvement in this particular attack. But pursuing such action across a border that is already on the edge of becoming a second front in the Gaza conflict has observers nervous. How significant is this operation? Does it risk regional escalation?“Bad for the Immune System.” Just before the holiday, the Supreme Court rejected special counsel Jack Smith's petition for it to expedite consideration of former President Trump's claim of immunity to criminal charges. And in the week that's passed, briefing is already underway—including an argument by an amicus asserting that appeal shouldn't be allowed at all. What hangs on this case? And how do the courts seem poised to address it?“The Unprincipled Agent Problem.” The Justice Department has leveled additional charges against Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife alleging additional illegal actions in support of Qatar, including some in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Meanwhile, several associates of former President Trump have faced similar charges for alleged work for the same government. What should we make of these powerful public officials and their associates doing work for foreign governments? And is FARA the right tool to address it?For object lessons, Quinta continued to suck up to the estate of Roberto Bolano by endorsing his book “The Savage Detectives.” Scott spilled the beans on one of Denver's lovely speakeasies, B&GC. And Anna urged folks to try out a Tarot Card reading for the New Year—advice Fox News appears to have taken on former President Trump's behalf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/02/2024): 3:05pm- Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. 3:20pm- While appearing on CNN, David Axelrod—former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama—said “I do think it would rip the county apart if [Trump] were prevented from running because tens-of-millions of people want to vote for him.” 3:25pm- A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/shock-poll-biden-who-won-the-hispanic-vote-by-33-points-in-2020-now-trails-trump-by-5-among-hispanics/ 3:40pm- Stefanos Chen and Jeffery C. Mays of The New York Times write: “Hundreds of migrants bound for New York City took a detour in New Jersey over the holiday weekend, in an apparent attempt to bypass a city order that seeks to limit the chaotic flow of arrivals…The surge in New Jersey arrivals appears to be an end-run around an emergency executive order last week by New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, requiring charter bus companies to provide 32 hours' advance notice of the arrival of migrants and restricting the times of day when they can be dropped off.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/nyregion/ny-nj-migrants-buses.html 3:50pm- According to a Fox News report, migrants who have entered the United States illegally are currently lined up in New York City to receive taxpayer-funded housing. New York City, which previously declared itself a “sanctuary city,” guarantees free housing to migrants. 4:05pm- Claudine Gay has resigned as President of Harvard University—making her the shortest tenured president in the school's nearly 400-hundred-year history. Last month, Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say calls for the genocide of Jews is speech that is violative of the school's code of conduct. Gay also faces dozens of credible plagiarism allegations. 4:15pm- In a recently surfaced video, former Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins conceded that the federal government made mistakes with its public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains, “if you're a public health person…you attach zero value to whether this actually totally disrupts people's lives, ruins the economy.” In November of 2021, Dr. Collins, who is now serving as an advisor to President Joe Biden, infamously performed “Somewhere Past the Pandemic”—an original song to the tune of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Rich, Matt, and Henry will find any excuse to play it. 4:35pm- On Monday, Rich appeared on Fox News to preview the 2024 presidential election. The clip went viral on social media, but Matt didn't include it on today's cut sheet! 4:50pm- Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. 5:05pm- Congressman Guy Reschenthaler— U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District & House Republican Chief Deputy Whip—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Claudine Gay's resignation as President of Harvard University making her the shortest tenured president in the school's nearly 400-hundred-year history. Last month, Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say calls for the genocide of Jews is speech that is violative of the school's code of conduct. Gay also faces dozens of credible plagiarism allegations. Will this resignation have an impact on the radical leftist teaching agenda at America's oldest university? 5:25pm- The New York Times reports: “Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey—already accused of using his political influence to benefit Egypt—was newly charged on Tuesday with using his power to help the government of Qatar.” You can read the full report from Tracey Tully, Benjamin Weiser, and Nicholas Fandos here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/nyregion/robert-menendez-qatar-influence.html 5:40pm- Anna Betts of The New York Times writes: “Al Sharpton, the civil rights leader, expressed disappointment in Claudine Gay's resignation in a statement to CNN, blaming a relentless campaign against her led by the financier Bill Ackman. ‘This is an attack on every Black woman in this country who has put a crack in the glass ceiling,' Sharpton said, adding that his organization, the National Action Network, would picket outside Ackman's New York office on Thursday.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/02/us/claudine-gay-harvard/404581e4-b049-5652-9b24-3bc104a53fe5?smid=url-share 5:50pm- The Pop-Tarts Bowl vs the Duke's Mayo Bowl: which college football game was weirder? 6:05pm- Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. 6:15pm- While appearing on CNN, David Axelrod—former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama—said “I do think it would rip the county apart if [Trump] were prevented from running because tens-of-millions of people want to vote for him.” 6:30pm- CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said that Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows barred Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot based on “things that would never pass the bat in a normal court”—like relying on YouTube clips. 6:45pm- A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/shock-poll-biden-who-won-the-hispanic-vote-by-33-points-in-2020-now-trails-trump-by-5-among-hispanics/

Trump appeals the decision in Maine barring him from the primary ballot, and is also expected to appeal the same decision in Colorado, following the 14th Amendment insurrectionist ruling against him. Plus, Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez is charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in a corrupt scheme. And, Ken Block, an expert hired by the Trump campaign in 2020 to find voter fraud joins to talk about what he discovered. Also tonight, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks out after 300 migrants are flown from Texas to Illinois, Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after intense outside pressure, and, how 379 people narrowly escaped a burning plane in 90 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Congressman Guy Reschenthaler— U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District & House Republican Chief Deputy Whip—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Claudine Gay's resignation as President of Harvard University making her the shortest tenured president in the school's nearly 400-hundred-year history. Last month, Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say calls for the genocide of Jews is speech that is violative of the school's code of conduct. Gay also faces dozens of credible plagiarism allegations. Will this resignation have an impact on the radical leftist teaching agenda at America's oldest university? The New York Times reports: “Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey—already accused of using his political influence to benefit Egypt—was newly charged on Tuesday with using his power to help the government of Qatar.” You can read the full report from Tracey Tully, Benjamin Weiser, and Nicholas Fandos here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/nyregion/robert-menendez-qatar-influence.html Anna Betts of The New York Times writes: “Al Sharpton, the civil rights leader, expressed disappointment in Claudine Gay's resignation in a statement to CNN, blaming a relentless campaign against her led by the financier Bill Ackman. ‘This is an attack on every Black woman in this country who has put a crack in the glass ceiling,' Sharpton said, adding that his organization, the National Action Network, would picket outside Ackman's New York office on Thursday.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/02/us/claudine-gay-harvard/404581e4-b049-5652-9b24-3bc104a53fe5?smid=url-share The Pop-Tarts Bowl vs the Duke's Mayo Bowl: which college football game was weirder?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/05/2023): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In a notable exchange, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) accused the bureau of violating the Fourth Amendment by routinely accessing communications between Americans without receiving a constitutionally necessary court-order beforehand. 3:15pm- Investigative reporter for The Daily Caller James Lynch writes that “the Department of Justice (DOJ) secured court orders to prevent Google from informing congressional staffers of the DOJ's efforts to monitor their communications, according to court documents. Legal group Empower Oversight released the five court orders Monday after filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the records related to the DOJ's previously unknown attempts to monitor the communications of staffers conducting oversight of the department.” You can read the full article here: https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/04/doj-blocked-google-informing-congressional-staffers-spied-court-orders/ 3:20pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray which FBI official made the decision to raid Mar-a-Lago, the home of former President Donald Trump, and retrieve classified documents. Wray said no single individual made the decision. 3:30pm- On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the effects of a Biden Administration rule proposal change to Title IX which would expand the definition of sexual discrimination to include any school policy that prevents biological males identifying as female from competing in women's athletic competitions. Among the individuals testifying during the hearing is NCAA swimming champion, and women's sports advocate, Riley Gaines. Gaines insisted that there should be a place for everyone in collegiate sports, but that it isn't safe or fair for biological males to compete against biological females. 3:40pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray if anyone at the bureau was fired after targeting Catholics and inappropriately labeling them as radical hate group members. 4:05pm- According to a report from NBC4 New York, “[a]t least four gold bars tied to the FBI search of Sen. Robert Menendez's home had been directly linked to a New Jersey businessman now accused of bribing the state's senior senator, Bergen County prosecutor records from a 2013 robbery case show. The businessman, Fred Daibes, reported to police he was the victim of an armed robbery in 2013, and he asked police to recover the gold bars stolen from him. In the 2013 robbery, Daibes reported $500,000 in cash and 22 gold bars were stolen, Edgewater police records show. Police later caught four suspects with the stolen goods.” You can read the full report from Jonathan Dienst, Courtney Copenhagen, and Tom Winter here: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/gold-bars-featured-in-bob-menendez-bribe-case-linked-to-2013-robbery-records-show/4919801/ 4:20pm- In a new advertisement, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)—who is now running for Mayor of Houston—accidentally provides her supporters with the wrong election date! A graphic featured in the commercial encourages voters to cast their ballots on or before December 7th—however, the election is actually taking place on December 9th. 4:30pm- Brandon Drey of The Daily Wire writes: “A federal court on Monday halted the prison sentence for Douglas Mackey, who was convicted earlier this year of election interference for posting memes that mocked Hillary Clinton voters to cast their ballot via text during the 2016 presidential election. Mackey was accused of a ‘scheme to deprive individuals of their constitutional right to vote' after a Twitter account he ran under the handle ‘Ricky Vaughn' posted memes in the lead-up to the election. In October, Judge Ann M. Donnelly of Federal District Court in Brooklyn sentenced Mackey to 7 months in prison, a $15,000 fine, and two years probation.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/douglas-mackeys-meme-related-prison-sentence-halted-by-federal-court 4:40pm- During a speech at the 2023 United Nations Conference on Climate Change, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said that coal fired power plants should not be permitted to exist anywhere in the world. According to the audio, he may have emitted “natural gas” of his own making while on stage… 4:50pm- On Sunday evening, a disturbing Pro-Palestinian protest in Philadelphia took place— consisting of anti-Semitic chants and the intentional targeting of a restaurant owned by an American-Israeli chef. Only one national news network reported on the story. 5:05pm- On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the effects of a Biden Administration rule proposal change to Title IX which would expand the definition of sexual discrimination to include any school policy that prevents biological males identifying as female from competing in women's athletic competitions. Among the individuals testifying during the hearing is NCAA swimming champion, and women's sports advocate, Riley Gaines. Gaines insisted that there should be a place for everyone in collegiate sports, but that it isn't safe or fair for biological males to compete against biological females. 5:40pm- Rich reveals that he sneaks wine into movie theaters. Matt claims it's violative of the theater rules—no outside concessions! 6:05pm- On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the effects of a Biden Administration rule proposal change to Title IX which would expand the definition of sexual discrimination to include any school policy that prevents biological males identifying as female from competing in women's athletic competitions. Among the individuals testifying during the hearing is NCAA swimming champion, and women's sports advocate, Riley Gaines. Gaines insisted that there should be a place for everyone in collegiate sports, but that it isn't safe or fair for biological males to compete against biological females. 6:10pm- During Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray why the bureau refused to concede that the Hunter Biden laptop story was authentic prior to the 2020 presidential election—especially after members of the federal government worked with social media companies to suppress the story and deny its validity. 6:20pm- In the 1990 Christmas-classic Home Alone, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister famously purchases a grocery cart-full of items for less than $20. One TikTok user calculated how much Kevin would have to spend in 2023 in order to buy those same groceries—an estimated $68, meaning there has been a 248% increase in prices since the movie's theatrical release! Plus, Henry continues to insist that Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas film. 6:40pm- Ari Blaff of National Review writes: “The Department of Justice is preventing two would-be whistleblowers from testifying in the Biden impeachment investigation, House Republicans claim in a report on the status of their investigation released Tuesday. The 78-page report, issued by the House Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight Committees, accuses the DOJ of stonewalling the congressional investigation into allegations that the Biden administration gave the president's son special treatment while investigating his failure to pax federal income taxes in 2017 and 2018.” You can read the full report here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/doj-blocking-whistleblowers-from-testifying-in-hunter-biden-probe-house-gop-investigators-say/

Can Donald Trump use the UAW strike to win over voters in Michigan? Did anyone need to hear Mike Pence tell a sex joke? Has a key member of the Senate been compromised by Egypt? On this weekly roundup, guest host Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) and guests Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Marc Polymeropoulos (Former CIA Official) dive into all of that and more.  They break down Donald Trump's speech outside Detroit and his return to the economic populism that fueled his 2016 campaign.  Then they turn to the second Republican Presidential debate and the growing rifts in the party over support for Ukraine  Next, they look at NJ Senator Robert Menendez's indictment over allegations he aided the Egyptian government in exchange for cash Finally, they look at bombshell new reporting that Iran orchestrated an information campaign to influence how the West views Tehran Segments to look forward to: (02:10) Trump's Speech and the Republican Debate  (19:29) The Menendez Indictment  (42:57) The Iran Experts Initiative  [Politicology+] The whistleblower testimony alleging the CIA tried to cover up its own assessment that Covid-19 likely came from a lab leak.  Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Check out Hagar's show Oh My World on YouTube: https://www.ohmyworld.tv/ Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/HagarChemali https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/Mpolymer Related reading: Segment 1:  NYT—Trump Tries to Court Blue-Collar Workers at a Nonunion Factory WP—Opinion | Vivek Ramaswamy has a China problem — and a Hunter Biden problem WP—Candidates' differences on Ukraine reflect stark divide within GOP - The Washington Post Segment 2:  SDNY—U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, His Wife, And Three New Jersey Businessmen Charged With Bribery Offenses | United States Department of Justice NPR—Senate Democrats to Bob Menendez: Resign : NPR NBC News—Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to bribery charges as resignation calls grow louder Just Security—The Ongoing National Security Threats Posed by Senator Bob Menendez Segment 3:  Semafor—Inside Iran's Influence Operation | Semafor Iran International —Inside Tehran's Soft War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of the most serious political corruption cases in recent history, federal prosecutors have accused a senior U.S. senator of trading the power of his position for cash, gifts and gold.Tracey Tully, who covers New Jersey for The Times, tells the story behind the charges against the senator, Robert Menendez, and his wife, Nadine, and describes the role played by Wael Hana, an Egyptian American businessman at the center of the allegations.Guest: Tracey Tully covers New Jersey for The New York Times.Background reading: Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, charged with taking bribes in exchange for exerting political influence, predicted that he would be exonerated.Inside the Menendez investigation: Federal prosecutors have accused the senator and his wife, Nadine, of accepting bribes in exchange for official actions by Mr. Menendez.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

In today's episode, And & DJ discuss McCarthy confronting key decisions as Congress hurtles towards a government shutdown, Dozens protesting plans to turn former NYC college dorm into a migrant shelter, and New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal bribery charges.