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Today's Headlines: Missile strikes between Israel and Iran have continued for six days, with President Trump escalating tensions online by demanding Iran's “unconditional surrender” and revealing the U.S. knows the ayatollah's location. Amid warnings from global powers and regional evacuations, Trump faces pushback at home, including a bipartisan congressional resolution requiring approval for U.S. involvement. Meanwhile in New York, Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE during a volunteer shift, prompting outrage, as Trump calls for more deportations in Democratic cities—despite his administration reversing course multiple times on where raids should occur. Elsewhere, Elon Musk's AI startup is reportedly seeking $4.3 billion in new funding after burning through its previous rounds, and Senate Republicans are proposing to sell 3.3 million acres of federal land in 11 Western states to raise revenue. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: June 17, 2025 – Israel-Iran conflict  Axios: Congress dodges preemptive confrontation with Trump over Iran  NYT: Brad Lander, NYC Mayoral Candidate, Arrested by ICE Agents at Immigration Courthouse Axios: Trump orders ICE to hit Democrat-run cities with deportation blitz  WaPo: Trump officials reverse guidance exempting farms, hotels from immigration raids  CBS News: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem brought to hospital due to allergic reaction  Bloomberg: Elon Musk's xAI in Talks to Raise $4.3B in Equity Funding WAPo: Senate GOP plan would sell millions of acres of Western public land Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump plans to give Jack Smith a pink-slip and assemble a team to investigate the nonexistent 2020 election fraud. Plus, a look at the billionaire Trump is putting in charge of the Treasury. He is a hedge fund manager who might not see eye-to-eye with his boss with a key campaign promise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty thousand people attend Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, Egypt proposes a 48-hour cease-fire in Gaza, The Republic of Georgia's ruling party claims election victory, Bolivia's Evo Morales claims he suffered an attempted assassination, An ex-WaPo editor accuses Jeff Bezos of striking a 'quid-pro-quo' deal with Trump, Japan's ruling party loses its majority after a snap election, China sends warships near Taiwan after the US approves a $2B arms sale, Virginia asks the Supreme Court to approve voter registration removals, A UK Labour MP is suspended for allegedly attacking a constituent, UK activist Tommy Robinson is jailed for 18 months, and the UN says current climate pledges are 'miles short' of the 2030 goal. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Professional leftists were freaking out over a new poll by the Washington Post and ABC News that shows Trump beating Biden by 10 points. @McCloskeyUSA #MeToo founder Rose McGowan speaks out on Russell Brand allegations. Burger King invites a boycott by pulling ads from Rumble. Robert F. Kennedy Jr flirts with Libertarian Party run ft @ChrisSpangle    

Julie Kelly, senior contributor to American Greatness and author of book "Disloyal Opposition", joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Wednesday to share her reaction to the January 6th Committee hearing circus. Twitter: https://twitter.com/julie_kelly2 NYT: A White House aide testified that Trump ordered security lifted on Jan. 6 though the crowd was heavily armed. WAPO: Trump lunged for steering wheel, Secret Service agent in bid to reach Capitol, former aide testifies TRUMP'S REACTION ON TRUTH SOCIAL: https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1541846662729142275 For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: Covid has increased compliance risks. (WSJ) Trump NLRB accuses Google contractor of illegal anti-union activity. (NYT) OSHA to workers on Covid-TS baby. (WaPo) Trump ally, who worked for Jho Low, pleads guilty. (WSJ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump to visit Wisconsin as he pushes “law and order”; Trump to visit Wisconsin despite governor’s opposition; White House: Trump to visit “hurting Americans” in Wisconsin; Trump strokes chaos, threatens to intervene in “rime infested” cities; Biden: are you safe in Trump’s America?; Biden’s response to Trump’s attacks: do I look like a radical socialist?; Trump calls Biden weak on crime as his own favorability numbers fall; Trump seizes on Portland protest, ignores violence by supporters; Prominent docs call for independent panel to review vaccines; 8,700+ cases reported at collages in at least 36 states; FDA head says he’s willing to consider COVID vaccine approval before phase three trials are over; Poll: 40% of Americans wouldn’t get COVID vaccine if it existed; Trump medical advisor denies supporting herd immunity strategy; Former FDA head warn U.S. should not follow Sweden’s model and attempt herd immunity; Fauci: “enormous” death toll is U.S. attempts herd immunity; Curfew in Kenosha, Wisconsin extended for rest of week; WH: Trump has no plans to meet with Jacob Blake family Tuesday; Police in Portland brace for 95th straight night of protests; Portland police: early 30 arrested Sunday after protest took aim at officers throwing rocks, eggs; Deadly shooting in violent clash between Trump supporters and protesters in Portland; QAnon supporters join thousands protesting COVID restrictions in Germany; QAnon conspiracy theory: Trump is an “angel” who will rid would of COVID after election; QAnon supporters gather in Germany wearing Trump shirts, MAGA hats during COVID protest; American, Delta, United ditching change fees to encourage travel; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dems, GOP at an impasse over rules for Senate trial; Pelosi claims lots of Dems are pushing to be impeachment managers; Trump gripes about impeachment process as trial looms; WaPo: Trump already looking for next Secy. of State; Trump claims impeachment is making it harder for him to work with other leaders; WaPo: U.S. developing options to combat Russian interference; NYT: Moderate Republicans consider the appeal of Joe Biden; Group of El Paso hispanics supports Trump's reelection; CNN Poll: 30% of latinos in Texas approve of Trump; Border hispanics campaign for Trump amid his rhetoric, wall; Hispanic Trump supporter: I don't think he's said racist things;

A close governor’s race in Louisiana stays blue, Michael Bloomberg apologizes for his stop-and-frisk policy, a giant pile of new polling data arrives, the Trump impeachment stuff in three minutes or less, Barack Obama tells Democrats to chill out just a bit, there’s a rumor that yet another Republican might jump into the primary or something, and a brief reminder that there is a DNC debate in two days.Links:Debate Bingo! (Election Ride Home)Chris Higgins on TwitterChris Higgins on InstagramElection Ride Home on TwitterElection Ride Home on FacebookPresident Trump Bet Big This Election Year. Here’s Why He Lost. (NYT)More Red-State Alarms for Trump in Louisiana Governor’s Race (NY Mag/Intelligencer)Michael Bloomberg Pushed ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Policing. Now He’s Apologizing. (NYT)Democrats Need High Black Turnout In 2020. How Can They Get It? (NY Mag/Intelligencer)CBS News Battleground Tracker: Buttigieg rises in Iowa and New Hampshire, Biden back atop delegate hunt (CBS News)Iowa Poll: Pete Buttigieg rockets to the top of the 2020 field as a clear front-runner (Des Moines Register)Live blog of impeachment inquiry news, Monday (The Guardian)Live blog of impeachment inquiry news, Friday (The Guardian)Rough transcript of call shows Ukraine leader wanted Trump to attend inauguration (WaPo)Trump ignored aides' advice to raise corruption in first Zelensky call, source says (Politico)Mueller grand-jury material urgently needed for impeachment inquiry, Congress tells court (WaPo)Impeachment Public Hearings Week 2 — Who Is Testifying And What Happens Next (NPR)Obama tells Democratic candidates to ease off talk of revolution (WaPo)Obama Tells His Party’s Elites to Relax (NY Mag/Intelligencer)Weigel tweet re Hurd (Twitter/Dave Weigel)Mayberry tweet re Hurd (Twitter/Matt Mayberry)

Watchdog: Acting Intel Chief, WH & Justice Dept stopping me from providing info about whistleblower's complaint; WaPo: Trump's "promise" to foreign leader sparked alarm; Sources: White House & Justice Dept advised DNI to withhold whistleblower complaint from Congress; Wash Post: Trump's "promise" to foreign leader so troubling it sparked whistleblower complaint; Buttigieg: Trump Admin "muzzling" the Inspector General; Buttigieg: "very concerned" about escalations with Iran; Buttigieg releases new "Medicare for all who want it" plan; Buttigieg: Warren "evasive" on if she'll raise middle class taxes; Harris camp: She needs to replace top three in Iowa caucus; Klobuchar: Some 2020 ideas should stay in "faculty lounge"; Harris ramps up in Iowa campaign amid floundering poll numbers; NJ man accused of scouting terror targets for Hezbollah in NYC, DC, Boston; Canada's Trudeau apologizes again after third image surfaces of him wearing blackface/brownface; U.S. drone strike kills 16, wounds 8 in Afghanistan; Rise in deadly Taliban attacks ahead of Afghan election;

On Memorial Day, Buttigieg and Moulton accuse Trump of dodging the draft; an update on who’s in and who’s probably out for the debates; and how the Hispanic vote might be key for the primaries.Links:Buttigieg Doubles Down On Trump’s Vietnam Deferment: He Faked ‘Disabled Status’ (Talking Points Memo)The Daily 202: Veterans running for the Democratic nomination call Trump a draft dodger as he travels overseas (WaPo)Trump received ‘bone spurs’ diagnosis as a ‘favor,’ doctor’s daughters allege (WaPo)Anderson Cooper 360: Rep. Moulton: Trump is ‘fundamentally unpatriotic’ (Facebook/AC360)Rep. Seth Moulton slams President: 'I have never seen a weaker commander in chief in American history' (MSNBC/Kasie Hunt)Mike Gravel tweet re: donor count (Twitter/Mike Gravel)Jay Inslee hits 65,000-donor threshold to make the Democratic debates (Politico)Democratic presidential nomination, 2020—Who has qualified? (Ballotpedia)2020 Democratic Polls (Google Sheets, Author Not Listed)2020 Dem primary calendar may boost Hispanic voter clout (AP)

Thanks for listening to the POC podcast. Show notes for Episode 25 below! WEEKLY RECAP Priceâ??s private-jet travel breaks precedent Politico Kushner used private email account for some White House business WAPO Trump administration changes travel ban countries WAPO Cassidy Graham Sons of bitches takinâ?? a knee In a rally In Alabama Kaeps Mom tweet Ed Asner adorable tweet Trump twoops Steph Curry Chicago Bulls player Robin Lopez tweets support for Steph Lebron claps back at Trump in a tweet TRUMP RUSSIA Cohen Testimony US government wiretapped former Trump campaign chairman CNN With a Picked Lock and a Threatened Indictment, Muellerâ??s Inquiry Sets a Tone NYT Special Counselâ??s Office Interviewed Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein WSJ Mueller Seeks White House Documents Related to Trumpâ??s Actions as President NYT Another potential Mueller honey pot: Spicer's notebooks AXIOS RNC covering more than $230,000 in Trump legal fees CNN CONTACT US POCPodcast.com info@POCPodcast.com Twitter: @POCPodcast Facebook.com/groups/POCPodcast (347) 709-3247

Sam, Isaac, Grant, and Marty sit down to go over the explosive news of the week - the firing of FBI Director James Comey amid an active investigation, Trump's undermining of his own communications team, the similarities to Watergate, and a history of FBI investigations in to sitting presidents. SOURCES White House adviser asked FBI to dispute Russia reports - AP Comey sought more resources for Russia probe days before he was fired by President Trump, officials say - WaPo Trump just decimated the White House’s entire James Comey narrative - WaPo Acting FBI Director Contradicts Everything White House Has Said About FBI, Is Definitely Also Getting Fired - Slate COME ON: White House Refuses To Deny Possibility Of Taping Comey, Others - Daily Wire BREAKING: Trump Threatens Fired FBI Director - Daily Wire In a Private Dinner, Trump Demanded Loyalty. Comey Demurred. - NY Times The President Is Under FBI Investigation. Is This Normal? - Slate