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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Reagan Reese is the White House Correspondent for the Daily Caller. She previously served as an education reporter at the Daily Caller News Foundation. Before that, she graduated from Hillsdale College with a degree in Rhetoric, where she played softball. She now serves as a standout outfielder on the Caller softball team.
Democrats charge the GOP is laying the groundwork to challenge November's results. The House passed a $70 million budget reconciliation and Senate GOP leaders are frustrated at Democrats blocking intelligence re-authorization.
Democrats charge the GOP is laying the groundwork to challenge November's results. The House passed a $70 million budget reconciliation and Senate GOP leaders are frustrated at Democrats blocking intelligence re-authorization.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.
Tonight on The Last Word: Pam Bondi pins the blame on Todd Blanche for the Epstein files. Also, a moment of silence was held for Derek Chauvin by Minnesota Republicans. Plus, Rep. James Clyburn sounds the alarm on midterm complacency. And voters in farm states sour on Donald Trump's economy. Rep. James Walkinshaw, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Lindsay James join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Senate Republicans rejected multiple efforts on Thursday to formally kill President Trump's push for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were victimized by the government. Plus, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark speaks to Anderson about the development of AI. Hear why he's warning the world to go a little slower on the technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Senate is in a bad place after GOP leaders just spent 18 hours trying to quell a rebellion from within their own ranks that threatened passage of their $70 billion immigration-enforcement funding package. Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, Fetterman allows a Trump judge to advance. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate GOP leaders face a brutal day on Capitol Hill. As Republicans try to push through reconciliation and a FISA extension, President Donald Trump's recent moves are creating major headaches for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso. Jake and Defense Reporter Anthony Adragna discuss the latest. Plus, how NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to endorse against CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat is threatening Mamdani's relationships with influential Latinos on Capitol Hill. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The US House approves a war powers resolution in defiance of Trump; Senate GOP returns to $70b immigration crackdown bill; Circle of Protection: 9 years outside ICE facility; OH advocacy group monitors federal bill to reduce homelessness.
Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran joins John Williams to talk about the failure of the Illinois General Assembly to pass legislation that would give the Bears a pathway to stay in Illinois. What’s next for the Bears stadium saga?
Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran joins John Williams to talk about the failure of the Illinois General Assembly to pass legislation that would give the Bears a pathway to stay in Illinois. What’s next for the Bears stadium saga?
Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran joins John Williams to talk about the failure of the Illinois General Assembly to pass legislation that would give the Bears a pathway to stay in Illinois. What’s next for the Bears stadium saga?
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is now calling for the proposed data center in Box Elder County to be shrunk by 75% -- this would bring the complex down to around 10,000 acres. In addition to the overall size reduction, President Adams is also asking for greater water commitments, environmental performance standards, and more transparency. Greg and Holly discuss the newest demands and whether they'll make a real difference, or if it's all a campaigning tool ahead of the primary election.
Ken Paxton’s win in the Texas Republican Senate runoff reshapes the race—and puts GOP leaders in a tough spot after spending months trying to defeat him. Even though national Republicans (including Senate leadership) had backed his opponent, they now have to support Paxton to keep the seat and maintain their Senate majority, especially with Democrat James Talarico seen as a potentially competitive challenger. A Delaware judge ruled that corporations and other “artificial entities” can legally vote in certain local elections—specifically in the town of Fenwick Island—because state law recognizes them as “persons.” The judge rejected a lawsuit arguing this diluted human votes, saying the system follows a “one person/entity, one vote” principle and does not violate the state constitution. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Paxton’s win in the Texas Republican Senate runoff reshapes the race—and puts GOP leaders in a tough spot after spending months trying to defeat him. Even though national Republicans (including Senate leadership) had backed his opponent, they now have to support Paxton to keep the seat and maintain their Senate majority, especially with Democrat James Talarico seen as a potentially competitive challenger. A Delaware judge ruled that corporations and other “artificial entities” can legally vote in certain local elections—specifically in the town of Fenwick Island—because state law recognizes them as “persons.” The judge rejected a lawsuit arguing this diluted human votes, saying the system follows a “one person/entity, one vote” principle and does not violate the state constitution. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate Republicans are in full meltdown mode over President Trump’s endorsements, the Texas primary battle, and the controversial “Weaponization Fund.” Why are GOP leaders outraged over compensating Americans allegedly targeted by the government — while staying quiet on scandals like USAID spending, House slush funds, and massive fraud cases? In this episode, we break down: • The Senate GOP backlash over the Weaponization Fund• Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn• The growing Texas primary showdown• Government surveillance and political weaponization concerns• Why critics say Senate Republicans are ignoring bigger scandals• The fight over the Save America Act and accountability in Washington This is a deep dive into the power struggles shaping the future of the Republican Party and the broader fight over government accountability in America. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liz Peek analyzes Donald Trump's dominance in Republican primaries, highlighting his successful endorsements of loyalists over the party establishment. She notes the internal friction within the Senate GOP as Trump reshapes the party's future. (2)1919 CLEMENCEAU AND THE GERMAN DELEGATES
SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-26-26.1919 WILSON DINES IN SAN FRANCISCO ON HIS TREATY CAMPAIGNING THAT LED TO ILL HEALTH.Liz Peek discusses the stabilizing energy markets despite ongoing Middle Eastern tensions, noting that global oil production remains resilient. She also explores Kevin Warsh's potential role as a reformer at the Federal Reserve. (1)Liz Peek analyzes Donald Trump's dominance in Republican primaries, highlighting his successful endorsements of loyalists over the party establishment. She notes the internal friction within the Senate GOP as Trump reshapes the party's future. (2)Jonathan Schanzer evaluates the rumored Iran memorandum of understanding, warning it may signal American vulnerability to regional adversaries. He notes that while Iran's defense base is weakened, its control over energy remains potent. (3)Jonathan Schanzer details Israel's expanding operations against Hezbollah in South Lebanon, focusing on the threat of unjammable FPV drones. He also updates the IDF's progress in Gaza against remaining Hamas leadership and territory. (4)Mary Kissel warns that prioritizing the Strait of Hormuz over dismantling Iran's nuclear program lacks necessary strategic leverage. She stresses the danger of a messianic regime partnering with major powers like China and Russia. (5)Mary Kissel discusses the potential collapse of the Castro regime due to severe economic mismanagement and food shortages. She highlights the need for a comprehensive plan to rebuild while deterring Russian and Chinese influence. (6)Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discuss US military exercises over Caracas and the release of Alex Saabas signals of a shifting transition. They also cover Lula da Silva's health challenges and the friction within the Brazilianelection. (7)Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo cover intense protests in Bolivia triggered by a deepening economic crisis. The guests attribute the instability to Evo Morales, describing his efforts to provoke institutional chaos for his own political survival. (8)Gregory Copley discusses the tactical nature of Iran negotiations, noting continued US defensive strikes in the region. He identifies Turkey's nuclear ambitions and its ICBM program as an emerging factor for future regional stability. (9)Gregory Copley previews the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, noting President Tinubu's likely run despite his health concerns. He contrasts Nigeria's relative calm with the revolutionary anarchy currently gripping the neighboring states in the Sahel. (10)Gregory Copley examines the political instability in Britain, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces significant unpopularity within his own party. He discusses the potential for a nationalist breakup of the United Kingdom. (11)Gregory Copley praises King Charles III's leadership in maintaining national identity during political turmoil. He also discusses Prince William's preparation for the crown and critiques Keir Starmer's perceived radical leftist, anti-monarchical agenda. (12)Joseph Sternberg analyzes the widening economic gap between a prosperous United States and a stagnating Europe. He identifies the European welfare state and low productivity as significant drags compared to American economic growth. (13)Joseph Sternberg details the political melodrama in London, focusing on Keir Starmer's leadership crisis and Labour's poor performance. He highlights the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party and the persistent Brexit debate. (14)Thaddeus McCotter questions whether the US is conceding to Iran's nuclear program to prioritize energy prices. He also discusses Trump's successful primary strategy in shaping a loyalist Republican Party for the 2027 cycle. (15)Grant Newsham critiques the lack of clear war aims in the Iran conflict, noting that critical infrastructure remains largely untouched. He warns this perceived weakness sends a dangerous message to adversaries in Beijing and Moscow. (16)
In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast the guys review the latest on the War with Iran. Is there a cease-fire or not? Is Iran playing Trump by dragging out the negotiations? If Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally, or turn over enriched Uranium, and Islamic Fundamentalist Fanatics retain power, should we conclude they won? The guys discuss the Senate GOP uprising over Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund." Why all of the GOP backlash? Why the hostility toward Trump? And the guys also talk about Trump's personal grievances--has he lost his way? With the clock ticking on the midterms, is there any time left for Trump to mend any fences or to increase his chances of hanging onto the House and Senate?
Senate Republicans are in full meltdown mode over President Trump’s endorsements, the Texas primary battle, and the controversial “Weaponization Fund.” Why are GOP leaders outraged over compensating Americans allegedly targeted by the government — while staying quiet on scandals like USAID spending, House slush funds, and massive fraud cases? In this episode, we break down: • The Senate GOP backlash over the Weaponization Fund• Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn• The growing Texas primary showdown• Government surveillance and political weaponization concerns• Why critics say Senate Republicans are ignoring bigger scandals• The fight over the Save America Act and accountability in Washington This is a deep dive into the power struggles shaping the future of the Republican Party and the broader fight over government accountability in America. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EPISODE SUMMARY A political showdown is erupting inside the Republican Party as President Trump backs Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime Senator John Cornyn in one of the most expensive and consequential GOP primaries in years. Tara and Lee break down why this race is about far more than Texas — it's a direct battle between the America First movement and the remaining Bush-era Republican establishment. The conversation dives into the SAVE Act fight, Senate leadership tensions, border security, voter integrity debates, and why Trump reportedly changed course after Senate Republicans refused to move key election legislation. The episode also shifts to South Carolina, where outrage is growing among conservatives over accusations that Republican leaders are helping protect a Democrat congressional seat that critics say was created through unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. From Texas to South Carolina, this episode examines the growing divide inside the GOP and the political consequences heading into 2026. FEATURED STORIES Trump backs Ken Paxton in high-stakes Texas Senate primary John Cornyn faces backlash from America First conservatives SAVE Act battle deepens divisions inside Senate Republicans MAGA movement challenges Bush-era GOP leadership structure South Carolina redistricting fight sparks conservative outrage Questions intensify over Republican cooperation with Democrats Supreme Court rulings fuel renewed district map controversy Growing national attention on internal Republican Party fractures KEY TAKEAWAYS The Texas Senate race is shaping up as a defining battle between establishment Republicans and the America First movement. Trump's endorsement decision signals growing frustration with Senate GOP leadership. Election integrity legislation remains a major dividing line within the Republican Party. South Carolina's congressional map fight is becoming a national conservative flashpoint. Grassroots Republican voters are increasingly scrutinizing party leadership at the state and federal level. SEO KEYWORDS Trump endorsement, Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Texas Senate race, MAGA vs establishment, SAVE Act, Republican primary, South Carolina redistricting, Jim Clyburn district, GOP civil war, America First movement, Senate Republicans, Shane Massey, conservative podcast, political news SOCIAL MEDIA POST
President Donald Trump has a routine physical fitness examination, posting 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'; Republican South Carolina state senators help defeat a new Congressional district lines map intended to eliminate the state's only Black majority district and make the entire delegation Republican; Election day in Texas, with the closely watch Senate Republican primary runoff where President Trump endorsed state Attorney General Ken Paxton against incumbent John Cornyn; Secretary of State Marco Rubio predicts it will take 'a couple of days' to finalize any agreement with Iran to end the war, while Iran denounces new U.S. military strikes in Iran, which the U.S. calls defensive, as a sign of 'bad faith and unreliability'; Russia threatens more, intense attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and warns foreign nationals, including Americans, to leave for their safety; Trump Administration has proposed all federal workers be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prohibiting them from sharing 'confidential government information', in an effort to stem leaks. We will talk about it with Scott Nover, Washington Post media reporter (35); Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) is pepper sprayed while at a protest outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark, New Jersey; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tells supporters of a referendum in Alberta to make the province a separate country that it is a 'dangerous bluff' and they might regret it if actually passes; New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is giddy that his hometown Knicks are back in an NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More stuff happened™; therefore, David Waldman made a KITM to tell us about it. The heist was running so smoothly… The DOJ was to pretend to stop a robbery, the IRS was to hand them the cash out the back door… Split the haul, plenty to go around… Then somebody got greedy. The Trump family wanted a cut of everything, forever. That got everyone's attention, so now things aren't so quiet anymore. The Senate GOP canceled their ICE bill vote over it. House and Senate Democrats are doing something about it. Gop Ralph Norman says that Jan. 6 was staged by Trump haters, except for the ones who were convicted of crimes who are heroes. Gop Thom Tillis says he won't vote for Iran war powers resolution and is against the Jan 6 slush fund because it is bad policy, it's bad timing and it's bad politics. Donald hates that nitpicking. John Thune doesn't know what to do, so he'll just go home. There are no cameras where Gop Tom Kean is… in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and several local banks. A federal judge told the White House personnel to comply with Presidential Records Act. Well, some of them. Some you can't tell anything. Federal prosecutors have dismissed all charges against the "Broadview Six," as it was looking like the lawyers themselves were the ones deserving of going to jail. Judges have ruled against ICE 10,000 times. That isn't enough. There is now a nationwide arrest warrant for an ICE agent, and that isn't enough. It turns out that the Trump Iran war was mostly for Israel and is destroying the world economy, who'd guess? Update: Clavicular has avoided jail time for shooting a dead alligator in public… and no, he wasn't "that" happy to see the verdict, those are actually shopping bags full of soup cans in his pants.
Trump's corruption scandals are exploding, Republicans are panicking, gas prices are surging, Congress is rebelling over Iran, and even conservative insiders are warning this could become a political disaster for the GOP.In this episode of Political Rehab, Matt Robison and Matt Wylie break down:Trump's $1.7 billion settlement slush fundThe hidden theory behind the payout schemeJeff Bezos and the collapse of media independenceWhy Republicans are privately terrified about the midtermsTrump's sinking approval ratingsThe revenge tour against Massie, Cassidy, and CornynCongress finally pushing back on Trump's Iran warThe end of Stephen Colbert and what it says about modern mediaWhy corruption may become the defining political issue of 2026PLUS:A powerful Dose of Hope segment on the FDA's breakthrough Alzheimer's blood test rollout and why government-funded science still matters.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro — “Historic Butt-Kicking”00:34 Trump Dump — Congress abandons oversight03:20 Bezos, Trump, and media corruption06:10 Bye Bye Ballroom08:15 Corruption becomes central political issue09:05 Trump polling collapse10:00 Is Trump giving up on the midterms?11:15 Republicans panic over Ken Paxton endorsement12:05 Trump revenge tour backfires15:05 Senate GOP rebellion over Iran war18:05 Trump stock trades and media silence20:00 Should Democrats run on corruption?21:15 Deep Dive — The end of Colbert and late-night TV24:00 Political satire in the Trump era27:00 Why Colbert worked on Comedy Central29:15 “That's Bullshit” — Trump's $1.7B settlement fund30:30 Theory #1 — Trump chaos and greed31:40 Theory #2 — Ending the IRS audit32:50 Theory #3 — The RICO / mafia model34:10 Cassidy Hutchinson and loyalty payouts35:10 Why the settlement fund may reveal weakness35:45 Dose of Hope — Memorial Day and democracy37:10 FDA Alzheimer's blood test breakthrough38:20 Why early diagnosis matters39:00 NIH-funded science and America's future
Senate Republicans revolt over the administration's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, derailing a key vote on Trump's immigration agenda. Then, a Trump-backed superpac gets a big donation from a tobacco giant just a week before the FDA lifts restrictions on vapes. Plus, the latest push to break the deadlock between the U.S. and Iran. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Joyce White Vance, Brooke Masters, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Natasha Sarin, and Laura Field join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Backlash is growing to President Trump's so-called "anti-weaponization" fund and a critical piece of it is coming from Republican lawmakers, one of whom today called it "stupid on stilts.” Plus, Stephen Colbert is signing off tonight after nearly 11 years as host of the CBS “Late Show.” Anderson looks back at some of their favorite conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's Headlines: The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to cut customs staffing at major international airports in sanctuary cities like New York, LA, Chicago, and DC — which would affect not just tourism but cargo shipments and the broader economy — because DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin apparently thinks international trade can just reroute to Florida. Trump, meanwhile, said he's "in no hurry" to end the Iran war while also telling reporters he might skip his own son's destination wedding in the Bahamas because of "this thing called Iran," which is either a convenient excuse or the most relatable thing he's ever said. The Traitor Fund — formerly known as Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund — is getting wilder by the day: Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio wants $2-5 million, Mike Lindell is asking for $400 million, a January 6th rioter who compared herself to Jesus during sentencing wants $10 million, George Santos might file, and the couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters is reportedly interested. Acting AG Todd Blanche went to Congress to lobby Republicans not to block the fund — and offered to cut them in on it, specifically noting that senators whose records were secretly subpoenaed are eligible to file claims, which is a sentence that exists. The Senate responded by going home for a few weeks rather than dealing with it, which is technically a dereliction of their constitutional duty to approve funding, but here we are. Mortgage rates also hit a nine-month high this week at 6.51%, Trump is claiming he can build his DC arch without congressional approval, and a design commission approved the arch's look, which is one of many steps still required — Congress included, no matter what Donald says. On the Epstein files, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant Sarah Kellen testified before the House Oversight Committee in a session described as deeply informative and genuinely harrowing — revealing she was recruited at 21, sexually and psychologically abused by Epstein for over a decade, and was "being paid in part to be raped." She also told the committee that the federal government included her name in Epstein's 2008 nonprosecution agreement without ever speaking to her, effectively branding her a criminal in a secret deal made with her own abuser. And finally, last night was Stephen Colbert's last show, which aired after this episode was recorded. Resources/Articles mentioned: The Atlantic: Homeland Security's Plan to Squeeze International Flights NYT: Trump Says He Will ‘Try and Make' Son Don Jr.'s Wedding, but Timing ‘Not Good' CBS News: Trump says Netanyahu will do "whatever I want" on Iran, and he's "in no hurry" to make a deal The Independent: Jan 6ers and other Trump allies already lining up to get their hands on slice of his $1.8B ‘slush fund' X - Paula Reid: https://x.com/PaulaReidCNN/status/2056842557334904940 USA Today: Fuming at Trump over 'slush fund,' Senate GOP skips town without passing ICE bill WaPo: Trump officials say they can build 250-foot arch without Congress's approval WSJ: Mortgage Rates Hit a Nine-Month High in Blow to Prime Buying Season ABC News: Former Jeffrey Epstein assistant tells House Oversight Committee he abused her for years AP News: Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to 'The Late Show.' How it ends is still a secret Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(May 22, 2026) Senate GOP, frustrated with President Trump’s $1.8BIL payout fund delaying vote on ICE money. Democratic committee releases contentious autopsy of 2024 campaign blaming Biden for failing to set up Harris. Enhanced games explained: Sports most controversial event unpacked. Hooters says bring your kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The $1.8B Trump–Blanche slush fund is even more corrupt than we first realized. Todd Blanche is reportedly offering to cut Republican senators in on payouts to buy their support. They will be able to apply for fund money too. This scheme threatens America's Constitutional Democracy. Please watch, share, and call your senators to demand an investigation and stop this. Mo Kelly will discuss this and more. We've got journalist Michael Shure, The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder and Friday Fabulous Florida too!
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On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored by L3Harris, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss outlook for reconciliation as Senate GOP lawmakers rebelled against President Trump's $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies prosecuted for their actions and $1 billion to pay for a new White House ballroom after the president backed Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas and Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary in Louisiana; prospect of a deal between Washington and Tehran as Iran continues efforts to formalize its control over the Strait of Hormuz; Vladimir Putin's escalating provocations against the Baltics as Washington reconsiders its obligations to NATO and shifts troops in Europe; reverberations of Trump's summit with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader hosted Putin; Washington's move to shift more operational control to South Korea as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Taikichi hold a landmark meeting; Seoul and New Delhi strike a security agreement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rome to ink another security deal; and Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he would evict Palestinian Bedouins from a West Bank village in retaliation for an ICC warrant seeking his arrest.
Senate Republicans are preparing to buck President Donald Trump on two of his long-running obsessions: the White House ballroom project and the “weaponization” of federal agencies against his allies. Anna and Jake discuss what comes next. Plus, the latest on the GOP's highway bill and the looming defense spending train wreck. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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(May 21, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Ballroom won’t be funded after Senate GOP drops $1BIL security request. 7 arrested in crackdown on residential burglary surge in the Valley. Santa Monica Pier among the dirtiest beaches for the 5th year in a row.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate Republicans cancel floor debate and votes on a $70 billion immigration agencies package known as the Budget Reconciliation bill because of concerns among Republicans about who would qualify to receive compensation under President Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund; President announces a rollback of environmental regulations on greenhouse gas releasing refrigerants, he says, to lower grocery costs by reducing costs on supermarkets & transportation companies; Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is asked about President Trump endorsing his primary opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R); Democratic National Committee releasing a report on why the party lost the 2024 presidential election, along with a disclaimer that the DNC 'cannot independently verify the claims presented.' We will talk about it with Dan Merica, co-anchor of the Washington Post Early Brief (16); House Republican leaders delay a vote on an Iran War Powers Act resolution offered by Democrats to force the President to end the war; House defeats a National Women's History Museum bill. Many Democrats opposed it because the bill specifically excludes transgender women from being represented in the exhibits; Justice Department announces Medicaid fraud indictments in Minnesota; actor Noah Wyle rallies on Capitol Hill on behalf of health care workers; National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration are predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on all hell breaking loose on the as Republicans in the Unites States Senate turn against Donald Trump as he goes after incumbent GOP Senators who he deems not loyal to him. Select Quote: Save more than 50% on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/meidas TODAY to get started. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas Massie, Ken Paxton, Karoline Leavitt, Canada's euthanasia laws, and Marco Rubio headline today's A.M. Update. Trump scores another primary scalp as Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th district — the most expensive House primary on record — while Trump simultaneously endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in next week's Texas Senate runoff, leaving Senate Majority Leader John Thune visibly rattled. JD Vance steps in for Karoline Leavitt at the White House briefing and defends Trump's "I don't think about Americans' finances" comment for over an hour, and the NAACP calls for a student athlete boycott of Southern state universities over redistricting. A resurfaced comment from a Quebec College of Physicians member proposing euthanasia for disabled infants up to one year old prompts Aaron's broader warning about Canada's medically assisted dying laws and the slippery slope from allowance to coercion. Aaron closes with Marco Rubio's Rededicate 250 address tracing America's Christian foundation from the Puritans to the moon landing, and a sharp response to various voices crying about an ungovernable Senate: all you had to do was pass the SAVE Act.
Three people killed in shooting at San Diego Mosque, Senate GOP looking for off-ramp from White House ballroom debacle, and New York high school has 21 valedictorians.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defends before a Senate subcommittee the newly-created $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund designed to compensate people unfairly targeted by the federal government. Democrats on the committee call it President Donald Trump's slush fund; President Trump endorses in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn; President Trump tells reporters he was an hour away from ordering more military strikes on Iran when the request came from Mideast allies to give diplomacy another chance; President brings the media out to see the White House ballroom construction site, as Senate Democrats pledge to force Republicans to vote on whether they support a proposed $1 billion in taxpayer money for security upgrades included in a bill scheduled for floor debate this week; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention gives an update on the U.S. response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa; Justice Department says Chinese executives and shipping container companies have been indicted on charges they restricted the supply of shipping containers during the COVID-19 pandemic to raise prices; Congressional Black Caucus Members celebrate that a college sports compensation bill has been pulled from the House floor schedule this week. CBC says it opposes the bill because it would "benefit major athletic institutions that continue to remain silent while Black voting rights and Black political power are being systematically dismantled across the South.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Thursday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli (00:46) and former state Senate GOP leader John McKinney (14:30) offered their opinions on the just-concluded General Assembly session at the State Capitol. Southern Connecticut State University Professor of Biology Dr. Sarah Crawford joined us to chat about a deadly outbreak of Hantavirus taking place on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic (23:55). Finally, Quinnipiac University Department of Journalism Chair Prof. Ben Bogardus talked about the passing of CNN founder Ted Turner (31:38)
Despite earlier promises that no taxpayer dollars would go towards the construction of a new massive ballroom at the White House, that may be changing. President Trump isn't asking for the money himself, but several Republican senators now propose sending $1 Billion in taxpayer dollars towards the project in order to help upgrade security.
Trump-backed candidates excel in Midwestern Republican primaries Claims of paid protestors at recent Box Elder County Commission meeting Senate GOP proposes $1 Billion in taxpayer money go to new White House ballroom The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asks members to study the Constitution New mobile mental health unit launches Breaking down the different kinds of mortgage rates New tech education campus coming to Weber School District Is YouTube taking over the American classroom? Celebrating nurses on National Nurses Day What's the age when one peaks in life?
In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Republicans are requesting $1 billion to fund security improvements for Trump's White House ballroom, Ukrainian and Russian forces are observing a temporary ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations, a fireworks plant explosion in central China killed at least 26 people, and the Trump administration is investigating Smith College's admission of transgender students. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Republicans are requesting $1 billion to fund security improvements for Trump's White House ballroom, Ukrainian and Russian forces are observing a temporary ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations, a fireworks plant explosion in central China killed at least 26 people, and the Trump administration is investigating Smith College's admission of transgender students. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran joins John Williams to talk about the suspect in the killing of a CPD officer being out on electric monitoring. Senator Curran explains that the prior to the implementation of the SAFE-T Act, the suspect in the shooting would likely have been detained for his previous crimes. Leader Curran also talks […]
Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran joins John Williams to talk about the suspect in the killing of a CPD officer being out on electric monitoring. Senator Curran explains that the prior to the implementation of the SAFE-T Act, the suspect in the shooting would likely have been detained for his previous crimes. Leader Curran also talks […]
Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran joins John Williams to talk about the suspect in the killing of a CPD officer being out on electric monitoring. Senator Curran explains that the prior to the implementation of the SAFE-T Act, the suspect in the shooting would likely have been detained for his previous crimes. Leader Curran also talks […]
April 28, 2026- State Sen. Dean Murray, a Long Island Republican, pitches a package of bills catering to crime victims and argues that policymakers could do a better job responding to the wishes of crime victims and their families.
More Cabinet news this week—White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is tightening the reins on international travel for all Cabinet members, urging officials to focus on promoting the administration's domestic agenda. Playbook's Megan Messerly and Adam Wren dive into the administration's strategy ahead of a challenging midterm cycle. And Senate Republicans are warning anyone in Trump's Cabinet to quit now especially before November, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend officially kicks off today.
The three-way Republican Senate primary in Louisiana has become a mess. And the uncertainty and chaos within just five weeks to the primary is throwing a wrench in what was supposed to be a low-drama contest. Jake breaks down the latest. Plus, how Congress could weigh in on an Iran deal. Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices