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Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing; Here's What the Housing Bill Says and Why The Signing Was Cancelled (0:50) Trump Has Meeting on Capitol Hill With GOP Senators; Senate Later Votes Against War Powers Resolution (9:16) Supreme Court Hands Down Nine Decisions Between Tuesday and Today; Here's What They Say (13:53) Quick Hitters (~39:55) Rumor Has It (~45:15) Critical Thinking Segment (~53:36) ⁠Watch⁠ this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. All sources for this episode can be found ⁠here.⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trump says Iran is “being very nice” and “agreeing to everything,” but that sales pitch doesn't survive contact with the actual reporting. We sit down with Antiwar.com's Dave DeCamp to sort out what the US Iran memorandum of understanding seems to concede, why both governments are trying to frame the same document as a win, and how the memory of being bombed during earlier negotiations hangs over every new round of talks. We also dig into the most confusing public talking point: nuclear inspections. JD Vance claims Iran agreed to let IAEA inspectors back in, Trump talks like inspections last forever, and Iran pushes back hard. Dave walks through what inspectors were already doing, what access Iran has suspended since the June 2025 strikes, and why any lasting nuclear deal likely comes down to verification, uranium downblending, and whether Washington has quietly dropped some of its biggest demands. Then we widen the lens to the real spoiler: Lebanon. Rubio's line is that Israel is there because of Hezbollah, but a ceasefire without an Israeli withdrawal risks being a ceasefire in name only. We connect that to the Strait of Hormuz fight over tolls and shipping fees, the political backlash from neocons inside the GOP, and a rare congressional move a concurrent War Powers resolution that could strengthen the legal case against restarting an unauthorized Iran war. Finally, we unpack CNN's report of Iranian drone swarms described as a “jellyfish formation,” and why battlefield realities may be driving diplomacy more than anyone wants to admit. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your take: pause or peace?

Primary Fallout. Trump Blows Up Housing Bill for SAVE Act—Because He's Focused on the Elections. DJT Thinks He's a UFC Fighter. Hegseth's Pentagon Purge Continues. Good News for Independents in DC.  Flu Outbreak Sickens Hundreds of Troops.  Mamdani is the new king of the Democratic Socialists, and he didn't get there by accident. He understood that closed primaries are a rigged game where the players are also the referees — and he played that game to perfection while more than a million New York City independents were locked out of the vote that actually decides who represents them. Paul Rieckhoff breaks down what happened in NYC, in Maryland, and in Utah, why Brad Lander worked so hard to kill the open primaries ballot initiative, and what the rise of the far left in safe-blue cities means for the angry middle that has nowhere left to go. From there, the briefing widens out. The Senate finally voted to check Trump's Iran war powers — with an asterisk worth knowing about. Hegseth forced the retirement of General CD Donahue, the last soldier out of Afghanistan, and the patriotic purged are starting to file for office. Trump botched a Medal of Honor ceremony, fixated on UFC fighters' muscles, and pushed a SAVE Act designed to scare Americans away from the ballot box. Paul also flags some good news: DC just funded open primaries, retired Navy Admiral Nancy LaCore won her South Carolina primary, and a six-tour combat veteran named Kate Connolly is coming for Mike Lawler in the Hudson Valley. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear.  Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. A message from our June sponsor, The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial.Visit IGottaAsk.com to learn more! Today's scripture: Psalm 127 (ESV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/senate-iran-war-powers-resolution-trump-7462a9a561103f531d995aac91f9fc96  https://apnews.com/article/rubio-iran-united-arab-emirates-kuwait-bahrain-62611f2f167be12c60b7fcec5d6e7d2f  https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/06/23/congress/bipartisan-senate-duo-to-unveil-bill-protecting-kids-from-ai-chatbots-00971252  https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2026/06/23/new-york-house-ny-12-primary-election-live-results-lasher-bores-lead/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2026/06/23/new-york-house-primary-election-live-results-mamdani-candidates-tested/  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/rep-jerry-nadler-endorses-former-aide-micah-lasher-successor-rcna258146  Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #warpowers #Congress #MarcoRubio #AI #NewYork #NYC #elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In CD340: No More Iran War, Congress finally pushes back against President Trump's unauthorized war with Iran as Republicans join Democrats to pass War Powers resolutions rejecting the conflict. Jen breaks down those historic votes, the few laws Congress passed in May, and the Trump administration officials confirmed to powerful positions overseeing public lands, environmental policy, prosecutions, and the courts. View the show notes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd349-no-more-iran-war Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media!

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein files, its blackmail, the political implications of Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. We'll also talk about the influence of powerful Israeli interests on American foreign policy and ask whether the United States is being drawn into another Middle Eastern war against the will of its own citizens (and at our cost, yet again).--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Episode 4146 │ June 15, 2026 Trump declared victory 35 times. The Strait is still mined. The MOU isn't a peace deal. China brokered it all without putting its name on anything. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Scott Kesterson reviews the documented lies of the Iran war — the fabricated nuclear timeline, the bombed girls' school, the 35-plus false victory declarations, the suppression of Pentagon press briefings, and the removal of civilian harm safeguards before the first strike — and maps them against the MOU announced on Trump's birthday as a peace deal that Iran has not confirmed, the Strait has not opened, and the Supreme Leader has not endorsed. The episode then connects the Iran exit directly to the Panda Gambit series: Trump flew to Beijing in May without rare earth concessions, returned with a war he couldn't sustain, and three weeks later a ceasefire appeared — brokered through Pakistan and Qatar, with China's fingerprints nowhere on the document and Chinese companies positioned to capture the $300 billion reconstruction fund Iran says is in the MOU. Sun Tzu closes the analysis: the highest form of victory is the victory your opponent does not recognize as defeat. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What is actually in the Iran MOU — and why does the absence of the Supreme Leader's statement, Iran's refusal to attend the signing, and the mined Strait of Hormuz reveal that this is an exit strategy, not a peace deal? What documented lies about the Iran war — the nuclear timeline, the girls' school strike, the War Powers clock reset — created the political space for lawless military conduct to operate unchecked? How did China broker the Iran ceasefire without appearing at the table, surrender no rare earth concessions, and position itself to win economically whether the Strait opens or stays closed? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Sentinel Framework — the analytical methodology built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Trump says there is a new Iran deal. But is it a peace deal, or a deal to start working on a deal? Nate and Chuck break down Trump's Iran MOU, the Strait of Hormuz announcement, oil price spin, JD Vance's defense of the agreement, and why some MAGA voices are suddenly walking a very awkward tightrope. They also dig into Mark Levin's argument about Congress, treaties, and war powers. If Congress must review foreign agreements, why does Congress somehow not matter when the bombs start flying? MOU means memorandum of understanding. JCPOA refers to the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement. Chapters: 00:00 Good Morning Liberty Opens 03:00 Trump's Iran MOU Announcement 05:00 Markets Love It, But What Changed? 06:15 The Deal to Start Working on a Deal 09:00 Waiting on the MOU Text 13:30 Vance Spins Sanctions, Oil, and Iran 17:15 Why Nobody Can Admit This Was a Mistake 21:45 Obama Deal Déjà Vu and Reconstruction Money 24:30 Vance vs. Lindsey Graham on the Iran Terms 30:30 Mark Levin's Israel-First Meltdown 34:30 Treaty Clause Hypocrisy and War Powers 50:30 Kennedy Center Drama and the Berlin Wall Take Links: Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club @ https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub [Martens Minute]: https://martensminute.podbean.com/ All links @ gml.bio.link Also: joingml.com Subscribe, like, comment, share, and leave a rating or review on your podcast app.

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Matthew Waxman of Columbia University Law School to discuss the complexities of war powers in the United States, focusing on the president's authority to use military force and the implications of the War Powers Resolution. The dialogue explores historical and contemporary issues, including the constitutional powers of Congress and the president, the impact of military operations in Iran, and the political dynamics influencing these decisions. Matthew emphasizes the importance of political checks over strictly binding legal rules, while Roger highlights the strategic value of congressional authorizations for military force. 

It's Monday, June 8th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Russian pastor labeled “terrorist” for speaking against Ukraine war On May 28th, Russian authorities labeled 74-year-old Baptist pastor Yuri Sipko to be a terrorist, reports International Christian Concern. As the former head of the Union of Evangelical Baptist Christians in Russia, he has spoken out against the war in Ukraine on social media. As a result, Russia launched a criminal case against him in August 2023, claiming he was spreading false information about military actions. At the time, Sipko said,  “They are looking for me to put me in prison because I've spoken the truth that Russia waged war on Ukraine,  People are dying, and everything is being destroyed. It's criminal, and they should not be doing this.” During the investigation, Sipko's home was raided, but he managed to escape. In Matthew 5:10, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Iran's missiles failed to hit Saudi Arabia or Bahrain On June 2nd, U.S. forces successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East, reported the United States Central Command on X. Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors. However, all failed to hit their intended targets. Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart enroute, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces. House resolution constrains Trump from military action against Iran In a vote of 215-208 on June 3rd, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure seeking to stop President Trump from taking further military action in Iran amid growing opposition to the war, reports the Associated Press. President Trump called the 215 representatives who passed the resolution "unpatriotic.” In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote: "In a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Who would do such an unpatriotic thing?" It is unclear how much legal force the House's measure will have. The White House described the move as an unconstitutional attempt to restrict presidential power. Four GOP Senators opposed Safeguard Voter Eligibility Act On June 4th, the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Safeguard Voter Eligibility Act which would require people to show documented proof of citizenship, reports Fox News. Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against the motion, signaling that the SAVE America Act does not have the votes to pass. Appearing on Fox News, Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah said this. LEE: “Americans overwhelmingly support the need for voter I.D. They overwhelmingly support the need to verify citizenship from those registered to vote in this country. That's why the overwhelming majority, a super majority, of Republican voters, of Democrat voters nationwide want the S.A.V.E America Act passed. And even want it passed before the midterm elections. “That cuts across the board in people of both political parties. The only place where this is even remotely controversial is in the halls of Congress with Democrats. We've got to get this done to make our elections safe and secure again.” Indeed, according to Pew Research Center, 83% of Americans favor requiring all voters to show government-issued photo ID to vote, including 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats. Trump beautifies Washington, D.C. Ahead of America's 250th birthday, President Donald Trump made a promise. TRUMP: “We're going to get all the graffiti off the marble. We're going to fix the roads and the medians, which are falling down all over the street. Washington, D.C. will become a symbol of beauty, security, freedom, and strength.” Specifically speaking, for nearly two decades, the Columbus Fountain in front of Washington's Union Station was nonfunctional. Now, water is flowing again after 19 years. Plus, all of the obscene graffiti that President Joe Biden had tolerated was power washed away. The work was completed thanks to President Donald Trump's executive order on "Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful." Appearing on CNN's State of the Union, Interior Secretary Doug Bergum said this. BERGUM: “The real scandal is not that we're fixing up monuments or making this capital beautiful again. The scandal should be, how in the world did we let our capital fall into such a disrepair? How did we fall into such a spot where celebrating American patriotism became partisan?” At a cabinet meeting, President Trump weighed in. TRUMP: “D.C. is looking beautiful, and the fountains are almost all open.” Most notably, the reflecting pool between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial was in terrible disrepair.  After draining the pool and removing 12 truckloads of trash, they repaired the leaks in the pool's concrete slab and joints by applying a waterproof coating, and painted it “American flag” blue to improve the reflection.  After starting the filling process on June 4th, it was completely filled yesterday, June 7th. YouTuber announced abortion of Down syndrome baby And finally, YouTube influencer Jesse Ridgway, who has 4 million followers, is facing a massive backlash after he announced on X that he and his wife decided to abort their baby after the child was diagnosed with Down syndrome, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Horrifically, Ridgway stated that he and his wife researched Down syndrome and decided that it would be best for both the child and for his family if the baby was killed in the womb—and noted that over 90 percent of children diagnosed with Down syndrome are aborted. He said, “50% of babies with Down syndrome have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. … Sadly, the list is long. … As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe, in the long-run, will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.” Incidentally, despite frequent health difficulties, nearly 99 percent of people with Down syndrome report being happy with their lives; 96 percent like how they look; and 97 percent like who they are.  Dr. Calum Miller, a United Kingdom doctor and ethicist, said, “I'm sorry you murdered your child because he/she didn't pass quality control.” He pointed out that Ridgway had previously celebrated the fact that his dog had managed to survive a complicated surgery and was now living without kidneys. Columnist Mollie Hemingway wrote, “Killing your baby because he wasn't perfect in your eyes is so sad and dark and, yes, evil. Even if we didn't know how wonderful people with Down syndrome are. I pray you find Jesus. Life is beautiful.” And podcaster Brittany Hughes bluntly put it: “There is no way of framing this that will gain my sympathy. No poetic waxing, no begging for understanding, no tearful excuses. My heart breaks for this precious baby who was killed for the crime of having an extra chromosome by the two people who should have protected him or her with their own lives.” Proverbs 31:8 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, June 8th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Today's Guest Host : Kay Smythe-Hill -KT McFarland urges Americans to have patience with President Trump's efforts to get a deal with Iran on "America Right Now." -Florida Rep. Byron Donalds joined “Sunday Agenda” to defend President Trump's constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief, arguing that attempts to limit the president's military authority only provide leverage and empowerment to the Iranian regime. -California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called for change as the state slowly counts primary votes on "Saturday Report." -On “Finnerty,” Winston Marshall, former “Mumford & Sons” member, breaks down the circumstances surrounding Henry Nowak's death, the debate over alleged “two-tier policing” in Britain, and the protests and unrest that have followed across the UK. 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  -X/Twitter: ⁠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  -BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠ -Parler: ⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report On today's program: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks out against section 224 of the NDAA for 2027 which was suggested by Benjamin Netanyahu and aims to further integrate U.S. and Israeli militaries. Unfortunately, the section was passed and now Thomass Massie (R-KY) and Khanna will aim to strip the language out of the final NDAA. A screwworm infection has been detected in cattle in south Texas. Elon Musk and DOGE stripped out screwworm monitoring programs in 2025. That can't be good. Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent at The Nation and host of The Time of Monsters podcast, joins the program to recap the week's news. Topics include the New York Times hit piece on Maine senate candidate Graham Platner, the War Powers resolution, and more. In the Fun Half: Rep. Rashida Tlaib spars with Zionist Rep. Brian Mast over Israel's ongoing Gaza-style destruction of Southern Lebanon. Mast demanding that Tlaib "prove" that the 11 children killed by Israel earlier this week weren't terrorists. Mehdi Hasan humiliates Patrick Bet-David on his own podcast. Hasan corners David over the reality that if David were to attempt to immigrate the U.S. from Iran today. Mark Cuban is hurt that the Democrats aren't begging him for advice on AI and such. To close out the week we savor one last Dave Rubin clip from his massive flop on Jubilee's Surrounded. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: RITUAL: Get 25% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/MAJORITY. FAST GROWING TREES: Get 20% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

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Elana Schor, senior Washington editor at Semafor, talks about the news out of Washington this week, including how some Republican senators are standing up to President Trump on war powers, the $1.8 billion dollar payout fund and more. Photo: Martin Falbisoner, US Capitol and Grant Memorial, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Visit Patreon.com/muckrakepodcast to join the Patreon today for exclusive access to the weekend edition every Friday, live specials, and bonus coverage. Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman break down a week filled with corporate raiding and political theater on this edition of The Weekender. The conversation kicks off with Donald Trump nominating former housing executive Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. They analyze how this appointment signals a private equity approach to governing, where state power is handed directly to the wealth class while cutting out the middle manager. The guys also take a look at the House of Representatives passing a symbolic War Powers resolution regarding Iran, highlighting the conflicting financial incentives between local used-car barons and federal oligarchs. Finally, they investigate the curious disappearance of Representative Tom Kean Jr. from Capitol Hill before diving into a nostalgic review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the unexpected creepiness of rewatching The Wonder Years.

Who had the dumbest political take of the week: Bernie, the war party, or libertarians themselves? Nate is solo for Dumb Bleep of the Week, and this one turns into a roast of everyone. Anna Paulina Luna's alleged "smack" gets the SmackGate treatment. Bernie Sanders wants the public to own 50% of major AI companies. Scott Bessent brings up Woodrow Wilson, which should immediately set off every liberty alarm in your brain. Then the episode shifts into Iran, war powers, Dave Rubin, Mark Levin, Trump's "moderate shooting" ceasefire line, Austin Peterson, and the final question: are some libertarians more loyal to the Libertarian Party than to libertarianism? Drop your vote in the comments: who deserved Dumb Bleep of the Week? Chapters: 00:00 Solo GML and Fed Haters Club 01:30 Anna Paulina Luna's SmackGate 09:00 Bernie Sanders Wants 50% of AI 19:00 Scott Bessent, Judy Chu, and Woodrow Wilson 25:30 More Ukraine Money and Radio Free Europe 30:45 Dave Rubin and Iran War Arguments 38:00 War Powers and "Betraying the Party" 43:15 Trump's "Moderate Shooting" Ceasefire 45:45 Austin Peterson and Libertarian Nationalism 01:07:00 Libertarian Party vs Libertarianism 01:14:00 Dumb Bleep Voting and Winner Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club @ https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/ All links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, share, and leave a rating or review on your podcast app.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck wrap up the week with a packed Friday show covering the biggest stories in politics, culture, and the St. Louis region. Topics include Iran negotiations, the War Powers debate, energy policy, immigration, COVID-era censorship, YouTube bans, local crime, the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials coming to St. Louis, and discussions surrounding Pride Month and transgender issues. Guests include White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai, Heritage Foundation national security expert Andrew Harding, St. Charles County Executive candidate Lt. Col. Jason Law, and representatives from the St. Louis Bourbon Society. The show also celebrates National Donut Day, previews Bourbon & Brews, and highlights community efforts supporting BackStoppers and Feed the People.

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Trump called the House Iran War Powers vote "meaningless." But the Constitution does not have a Trump exception. The House passed a War Powers Resolution aimed at forcing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran conflict or get congressional approval. Nate and Chuck break down what the War Powers Resolution actually says, why the "60 days" argument is not a blank check, and why party loyalty is not a substitute for constitutional limits. This Good Morning Liberty discussion covers Trump, Iran, Congress, Thomas Massie, Ron Paul's warning on war, and the Republican fight over whether presidents can start wars without Congress. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro and AI Chuck 00:01:30 House votes to rein in Trump on Iran 00:02:30 Does the Constitution let presidents start wars? 00:05:15 Ron Paul's Iran warning still hits 00:09:00 Trump calls the vote meaningless and unpatriotic 00:11:15 Fox News and the War Powers vote 00:12:30 Why Trump should take the out 00:15:45 "Betrayed the party" vs. the Constitution 00:20:00 What the War Powers Resolution actually says 00:31:00 Future presidents and constitutional limits 00:35:15 Life, liberty, property, and war 00:40:30 Closing and Dumb Bleep of the Week tease Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club @ joingml.com All links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, and share. Follow the podcast, and leave a rating or review wherever you listen.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Does Congress limiting Trump's Iran war powers benefit the US or Iran? Michael Smerconish examines the House vote to limit President Trump's authority to continue military hostilities against Iran without explicit congressional approval. With four Republicans joining Democrats, the debate revives longstanding questions about the War Powers Act, presidential authority, and Congress's constitutional role in matters of war. Smerconish argues that while concerns about the administration's rationale for entering the conflict remain valid, the timing of the vote may send an unintended signal to Tehran. As the fragile ceasefire holds, costs mount, and political pressure grows at home, is Congress protecting constitutional balance—or giving Iran exactly what it wants: more time? Listen...ponder...vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

War Powers

This episode is a thought-provoking exploration of the War Powers Act, a 50-year-old statute that's been at the center of a heated debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government. The speaker takes a critical look at the Act, questioning its constitutionality and arguing that it's been used as a tool for congressional cowardice rather than a genuine exercise of its authority.The conversation delves into the history of the War Powers Act, its origins, and its implications for the separation of powers in the US government. The speaker cites expert opinions from constitutional scholars, including a professor from Berkeley, who argue that the Act is not only unconstitutional but also a relic of a bygone era. They also examine the consequences of the Act, including its potential to let Congress override the president's authority without going through the proper channels.The discussion also touches on the topic of gas prices, where the speaker shares their personal experience as a gas station owner and offers insights into the competitive dynamics of the industry. Additionally, they share a personal story about corruption in their hometown in Oklahoma, highlighting the importance of holding public officials accountable.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in politics, history, and the intricacies of the US government. Join the speaker as they challenge conventional wisdom and offer a fresh perspective on the War Powers Act and its implications for the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The House approved a "War Powers" resolution in efforts to end the conflict in Iran. Will it clear the Senate?

A bipartisan coalition in the House of Representatives voted to advance a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to wage war against Iran without congressional authorization. Supporters argue Congress must reassert its constitutional role in decisions involving military action, while opponents question the measure's practical effect and legal authority. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Today on America in the MorningHouse Approves War Powers Resolution Democrats pushed through with the help of Republicans in the U-S House voting to pass a war powers resolution Wednesday that aims to potentially limit President Trump's military action in Iran.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it was a vote that House Speaker Mike Johnson was adamantly against.   Still Counting California Ballots A Hollywood-style cliffhanger is playing out in California.  Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles as votes continue to be counted Thursday of the two key races in the Golden State, and each race has a candidate backed by President Trump.   California Standoff Ends A hostage situation in Bakersfield, California that went through the night into Wednesday finally ended after the FBI shot and killed the suspect who was allegedly armed with a bomb strapped to his chest.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what police have learned about the hostage taker.   Israel & Lebanon Ceasefire Israel and Lebanon announced they agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, but that's contingent on Iran-backed Hezbollah stopping their Lebanon-based attacks against Northern Israel.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that this comes as President Trump is acknowledging tensions with Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's fighting with its neighbor to the north.   New Trouble For George Santos A former New York congressman who left Washington in disgrace after getting indicted may be in trouble with the law again.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the new problem plaguing George Santos.   Russell Wilson Changes Career A star NFL quarterback is hanging up his cleats and heading to the broadcast booth.  Correspondent Jennifer King has the details of Russel Wilson's next step.   Latest On US-Iran War The still-fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is facing a serious moment after the US military targeted an Iranian oil tanker trying to move through the US blockade, and Iran retaliated, firing off missiles and drones toward US allies in the Persian Gulf, including hitting Kuwait's international airport where one person died and the airport suffered extensive damage.  Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports. Bessent On The Hot Seat Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dodged questions about whether President Trump will still be immune from IRS audits after the administration scrapped plans for an anti-weaponization fund as he faced a Senate hearing that also focused on the economy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Senate Preps Funding Bill Senate Republicans in Washington have advanced an immigration enforcement funding bill after two Republican-favored provisions were dropped.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   NY Subway Hate Crime A woman on a crowded New York City subway train spewing anti-Semitic hate and screaming that quote - “Jews are eating kids” ripped a chunk of hair out of a Jewish woman as passengers watched.  Sue Aller reports this is the latest act of religious hatred to happen in New York City in the past 2 months. Maven Turns Off NASA is saying farewell to an orbiter that is circling Mars.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the end of a NASA mission called MAVEN, sent to Mars over a decade ago to study the red planet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war, as US and Iran continue trading “retaliatory” strikes; CA Governor's elections show Becerra (D), Hilton (R), Steyer leading, votes still being counted; Becerra ahead in governor race, Hilton hopes to be first Repub since Schwarzenegger, 3rd place Steyer awaiting final vote count; Scott Weiner takes lead to replace Pelosi in House of Representatives; Other races include incumbent Senator Simon coasting to victory, Wahab leading in vote for Congress; Karen Bass advances toward reelection as LA mayor, republican Spratt and dem Raman hope to be her opponent in November general election; Central Valley congress race features 2 dems hoping to oppose Repub Valadao in November; Oakland voters react to primary elections; Israel issue dominates NY congressional debate The post House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war; Votes being counted for CA governor, other races – June 3, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing what may be the most consequential political moment of Donald Trump's career. With Trump's approval ratings slipping, the Iran conflict escalating, renewed questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk continuing to reverberate through the conservative movement, many Americans are asking whether these events are isolated, or part of a much larger story.In this episode, I examine the connections I believe may exist between these developments, including my view that the Epstein files may have been used as leverage against powerful political figures and that foreign interests have exerted significant influence over American policy in the Middle East.We'll discuss:Trump's declining support among his baseThe growing controversy surrounding U.S. involvement with IranThe unanswered questions surrounding the Epstein filesThe political impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination and its aftermathWhy I believe these stories intersect in ways the mainstream media refuses to exploreMy goal is not to tell you what to think, but to encourage you to question narratives, follow incentives, and examine who benefits from the decisions being made in Washington.--https://www.bible.com/

The Republican party-led House of Representatives has voted to restrict Donald Trump's ability to continue the war against Iran without congressional approval.    

Let's talk about the House cancelling a war powers vote and Trump....

Ralph welcomes back union organizer, Chris Townsend, to discuss the reasons why the AFL-CIO shrinks from effectively fighting for its members and expanding the power of workers. Then, political scientist Lee Drutman lays out a system of proportional representation that would take away the incentive to gerrymander congressional districts. Plus, Ralph gives some quick takes on Thomas Massie's primary loss, fish hopped up on cocaine, and the situations in Lebanon and Ukraine.Chris Townsend has been a union member and labor leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously, he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.[The upcoming AFL-CIO] convention is deliberately kept secret. It's what I describe as sort of a hideout strategy. It enables the leadership to not have to discuss or take positions that for them are difficult, such as: What is the labor movement going to do to confront the rampant lawlessness and criminality of the Trump regime? What is the labor movement going to do to address the rampaging inflation that is eating up living standards? There's no wage policy. There's no bargaining policy of the Federation. What are they going to do to address the ongoing national health care crisis and disaster?... And what are they doing about the crisis of the unorganized?Chris TownsendThe labor movement finds itself (I would submit) with the leadership disinterested in going out and organizing the unorganized. But even for those who do (and there are some), the laws—Taft-Hartley primary among them—provide such a minefield that we have to run through, that our ability to organize on any scale for decades has been stopped. And therefore, we are condemned to a perpetual shrinking size, resources, and whatnot. [And what] might help for folks to figure out how or why this is happening is that the labor movement is systematically being converted from trade union fighting organizations, membership-driven fighting organizations, to harmless not-for-profit organizations. And this is today's administrative layer of trade union leaders that don't see anything wrong with that. But that doesn't help anyone in the shop, in the office, in the workplace. And it doesn't help anyone looking to the labor movement for something better—better treatment, better wages, better benefits, better conditions, better health and safety in the workplace.Chris TownsendLee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, where he focuses on electoral reform, Congress, and democratic health. He writes the newsletter Undercurrent Events and co-hosts the podcast Politics in Question. And he is the author of The Business of America is Lobbying and Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America.The whole issue of gerrymandering is really just an outgrowth of this way that we use single-winner districts with winner-take-all votes. It's also what entrenches the two-party system in the US, which limits the choice of voters. So there's this one weird voting mechanism that we have that most countries have gotten rid of, that is an antiquated voting system, that preserves the two-party system and makes gerrymandering just inevitable—and that's the use of single-member districts. Now, in a proportional system, you take away the districts, and you do this statewide, you can carve up larger states into a few multi-member districts. And then seats get allocated proportionally by party share. That takes away the entire incentive of gerrymandering, it gives voters everywhere meaningful choices, meaningful votes, and it is just a superior system of representing the pluralism and diversity of our pluralistic and diverse society.Lee DrutmanPeople like the idea of proportional representation as basic fairness—that people think that parties should get seats in proportion to the share of votes they get. I did some polling on it a few years ago, and I'm hoping to do a little bit more… But I think that one of the challenges is people don't entirely understand how it works. And so it's a challenge to poll people on a concept that they don't know about. But I think more and more people understand it. And from the polling I've seen, at a principles-based level, people get the idea that proportionality is a form of fairness, and people like fairness.Lee DrutmanKaty O'Donnell is the editorial director at Haymarket Books, a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher based in Chicago.News 5/22/26* Our first story this week has to do with what appears to be the impending downfall of ultrazionist media personality, Bari Weiss. Weiss, who resigned from the New York Times to found the Free Press and then sold that venture to become “Editor-in-Chief” for CBS News under the Ellison regime, is reportedly facing down the barrel of her role being scaled back substantially. Puck reports “As Paramount closes in on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery…members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari's mandate at CBS News—and, eventually, CNN—in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.” This piece cites her missteps stewarding CBS News, including her inability to improve the ratings for Evening News, even failing to secure new anchor Tony Dokoupil a travel visa to China in time for President Trump's recent visit to the People's Republic. While a total dismissal of Weiss seems unlikely in the near future, such a dramatic reduction in her clout would constitute a tremendous, humbling blow.* Moving to state-level news, last week, Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis announced he would be commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting systems to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the Centennial State. Peters will now be eligible for parole June 1st. This move has been widely condemned, most notably by the Colorado Democratic Party which voted by a margin of over 90% to officially censure Polis. In a statement, the CDP wrote, “Reducing [Peters'] sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice…It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you're friends with the president.” According to NBC, the CDP also banned Polis from being able to “participate as an honored guest, speaker or officially recognized representative of the Colorado Democratic Party at party-sponsored functions.”* In more positive state-level news, NPR reports Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill banning prediction market sites like Polymarket and Kalshi – which allow consumers to “place…wager[s] on…future outcome[s], like sports, elections, live entertainment” – from operating in the North Star State. This makes Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban the prediction betting platforms. As this story notes, the Trump administration is pursuing legal action on behalf of the platforms, ensuring a legal battle over whether states can act to protect their own consumers from these predatory betting services. Minnesota Rep. Emma Greenman, who introduced the measure, is quoted as saying, “We as a state should decide how best and what regulations we think should attach to gambling, to protect public safety, to protect our kids.” The administration, meanwhile, specifically the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is arguing in court that prediction market industry regulation should be the sole preserve of the federal government.* Looking toward Congress, this week saw a number of high-profile primaries, including in the state of Pennsylvania. Leading up to that primary, the Pennsylvania machine went all out against the congressional campaign of State Representative Chris Rabb. Rabb, who had won the endorsements of everyone from AOC and Rashida Tlaib to Jamie Raskin and Philly DSA to the Philadelphia Inquirer, was targeted by a barrage of anonymous text messages to Philadelphia voters accusing him of “spreading conspiracy theories and holding extremist views,” per the Inquirer. What is remarkable about this smear campaign, however, is that it was organized by Philadelphia's Democratic City Committee and that it violated federal election law by failing to disclose that fact. In another troubling portend of things to come, one of the texts featured an “AI-generated image of Rabb acknowledging his supposed lack of legislative accomplishments in Harrisburg.” Rumors have long circulated that Governor Josh Shapiro wanted Rabb to lose, and worked the backrooms to this end while avoiding public statements.* Yet, despite all of that, Rabb prevailed – winning over his two establishment-backed opponents with around 45% of the vote compared to his opponents, who each won approximately 30% and 24% respectively. The Pennsylvania primaries turned out to be a good night for progressives more generally, with Bob Brooks – a firefighter's union chief and former state rep. who successfully united the Democratic Party behind him, winning the endorsements of both Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Bernie Sanders. Brooks will face off against freshman Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie in November in the R+1 seventh district of Pennsylvania, while Rabb's general election campaign is seen as little more than a formality in the D+40 PA-03.* Yet, if it was a good streak for Democratic progressives, it was a very bad one for Trump critics within the GOP. This week, Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky's fourth congressional district, buckling under the war chest deployed against him in what amounted to the most expensive House primary on record. Massie joked that “My vote was never for sale, so they bought a congressional seat. They found out what it cost.” Massie, perhaps Trump's most formidable intra-party opponent in the House during his second term, worked with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna on bills ranging from the Epstein Files Transparency Act to War Powers Resolutions related to the administration's actions in Venezuela and Iran. In retaliation, Trump made it clear that he would go to any lengths to ensure Massie would not be reelected. That said, Massie will remain in the House until January and has indicated that he will make that time as painful for Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson as he possibly can. Moreover, during his concession speech, Massie's supporters chanted for him to run for president in 2028, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Whether he is even entertaining that thought is unclear, but if he did run as a right-wing independent candidate, one could easily imagine him capturing a large enough share of the vote to deny certain states to the Republican nominee. Meanwhile, his ally across the aisle, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, said in a statement that Massie “lost because he had the guts to stand up to the Epstein class and against the war…He won voters under 45 by 30 points…Tonight, I say to [his] voters who feel rejected by Trump. We welcome you. Join our coalition to take on a rotten system and stand for the working class over the Epstein class.”* Massie isn't the only Republican targeted in the latest round of Trump purges. Downballot, Trump loyalists have ousted the Indiana Republicans who resisted Trump's pressure to implement mid-decade redistricting, but the real scalps he is claiming are in the Senate. Last weekend, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his primary runoff. Fox reports this makes Cassidy the “first elected Republican senator to lose renomination since Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana in 2012.” Trump wasted no time in dancing on Cassidy's political grave, writing on Truth Social, “His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of a legend, and it's nice to see that his political career is OVER!” His supposed disloyalty, of course, refers to Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the Senate trial for his second impeachment following January 6th. Former Senator Mitt Romney, who also voted to convict, is quoted in this article saying that Cassidy is a “person of character,” and that his “departure is a loss for the country.” Cassidy, however, is likely soon to be joined by longtime Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn is currently making his last stand against scandal-ridden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that runoff election. Trump has long prevaricated regarding whether and whom he would endorse in this race, at times leaning towards either candidate but remaining neutral up until this week, when he formally gave the nod to Paxton, per the Texas Tribune. This move has caused great consternation amongst Senate Republicans and cautious optimism among Democrats, who see Paxton as the weaker opponent to go up against Democratic nominee James Talarico in November – giving Democrats their best chance in years to flip a Senate seat in Texas.* What Cornyn's next move will be is a mystery, especially as he has not yet officially lost the Texas primary. Cassidy, however, appears to have chosen the Massie route of going down fighting. This week, Cassidy flipped his position to become the deciding vote in favor of the Senate War Powers Resolution on Iran – successfully pushing it through along with support from fellow Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul, despite disloyal opposition from Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The measure was then sent back to the House, but fearful it might actually pass – Democratic holdout Jared Golden had vowed to vote yes, and war-weary House Republicans Thomas Massie, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Barrett were all signaling their support – leadership abruptly canceled the vote, per MSN.* One factor cited in the Republicans' calculus around this latest War Powers push was the absences of Members of Congress. In their view, the absences would have given Democrats the votes they needed to win. Two of these absences have garnered substantial attention in the media: those of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida. The 83-year-old Wilson, who was missing for a month with little public acknowledgment or explanation, has finally resurfaced, saying that she was undergoing a major eye surgery but still plans to seek reelection. In a remarkably tone-deaf comment, a source close to the Congresswoman was quoted in Axios saying “missing votes is not a sign she's sick or retiring…She shows up when she wants to.” Still, at least her absence has been explained and she has now returned to her duties in the House. Congressman Kean's disappearance is more mysterious. As of May 21st, Kean has not “been seen in Washington for more than 75 days,” NOTUS reports. When his absence first began to gain media traction, his Chief of Staff added fuel to the fire with the cryptic remark “there are no cameras where Tom is.” Now it is being reported that his neighbors back in New Jersey haven't seen hide nor hair either. There has been some indication that Kean is dealing with a personal or medical issue, but Speaker Mike Johnson claims to have no knowledge of the particulars. It is not controversial to say that being an American Member of Congress is too important to simply be AWOL for long periods of time, especially without deigning to explain why to one's constituents. Something must be done.* Finally, we turn to Latin America, where former president Evo Morales has leveled claims that the government of his native Bolivia, in coordination with the DEA and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is plotting to “detain or kill” him, TeleSUR reports. According to this report, “Morales detailed specific military units allegedly involved, including the Army's Ninth Division in the tropical region under Colonel Franz Andrade Loza, whom he said the government promised to promote to general and appoint as armed forces commander ‘if he finishes off Evo.'” Morales also “cited an F-10 unit under Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Giménez Ortuño,” a former aide to the defense minister in the government of the unelected U.S.-backed regime of Jeanine Áñez. These allegations sound somewhat outlandish, but in a moment when the U.S. has recently kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, worked to undermine the governments of Mexico and Colombia via the Hondurasgate scheme, and just recently moved to indict 94 year old Raúl Castro for his role in an incident three decades ago when the Cuban government downed a civilian aircraft that entered their sovereign airspace, it does not seem so far fetched.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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──────────────────────────────────────── [00:00:44] Massey Primary Election Day — $25 Million in Outside Money, 50% More Dumped in the Final Week Knight: this is a referendum on whether the US has an American government or a Zionist-occupied one. The outside money jumped 50% in the final week as smear ads ran nonstop. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:03:36] Massey Leads 17–56 Points With Voters Under 55 — The Split Tracks With Where People Get Their News Massey leads 17–56 points in every bracket under 55. Over 55, Galerine leads by 18–33 points. Knight: it tracks with whether voters watch Fox News or get news from the internet. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:07:09] Ed Galerine Won't Debate, Won't Answer Questions — His Team Physically Blocks Voters From Getting Near Him Three men formed a human screen to block a retired military official from approaching Galerine at a public event, moving side to side as he tried. Knight: the trained seal has nothing to say. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:12:36] Massey Opposed the COVID Relief Fraud, the Big Beautiful Bill, and the Iran War — All Three Were the Right Call Massey forced in-person voting on the COVID package to expose fraud, opposed the Big Beautiful Bill as spending disguised as tax cuts, and backed a War Powers resolution to constrain Trump's Iran war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:17:34] Massey Introduced the AIPAC Act — to Make AIPAC Register as a Foreign Agent Under FARA Massey's bill would close the loophole AIPAC has exploited since 1954. AIPAC was founded by a former Israeli government lobbyist specifically to evade the foreign agent registration requirement. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:33:29] Trump Killed the Pelosi Act When Josh Holly Extended It to the President — Then Made 3,700 Trades in Q1 Trump called for congressional stock trading bans until Holly's bill applied to him — then killed it. In Q1 2026 he made 3,700 trades at 40 per day, buying Palantir before awarding it contracts. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:47:08] Miriam Adelson Wrote a $1.3 Million Check the Day After Massey Raised $1.3 Million From Thousands of Small Donors One Israeli national offset thousands of American voices with a single check. Trump asked Adelson on camera how she buys influence. She said: 'Can you allow me not to answer?' ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:21] AIPAC Was Founded in 1954 to Evade FARA — 15% of Congress Lists It as Their All-Time Top Contributor AIPAC was created by a former Israeli government lobbyist to circumvent foreign agent registration. 80 members of Congress — 15% — list AIPAC as their single largest all-time donor. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:56:28] Former US Ambassador: Trump Is Obligated to Netanyahu Because of Promises Made to Major Donors Before He Ran Trump made agreements with donors before running who oblige him to underwrite whatever Netanyahu wants. Netanyahu arranged a US-Azerbaijan meeting, bypassing the State Department. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:57:56] Trump Triggered a Gerrymandering Civil War — Redistricting in Non-Census Years for Pure Political Gain Trump ordered redistricting outside census years for partisan advantage — California fired back immediately. Knight: when they pick the voters, elections become manufactured consent. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:00:44] Massey Primary Election Day — $25 Million in Outside Money, 50% More Dumped in the Final Week Knight: this is a referendum on whether the US has an American government or a Zionist-occupied one. The outside money jumped 50% in the final week as smear ads ran nonstop. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:03:36] Massey Leads 17–56 Points With Voters Under 55 — The Split Tracks With Where People Get Their News Massey leads 17–56 points in every bracket under 55. Over 55, Galerine leads by 18–33 points. Knight: it tracks with whether voters watch Fox News or get news from the internet. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:07:09] Ed Galerine Won't Debate, Won't Answer Questions — His Team Physically Blocks Voters From Getting Near Him Three men formed a human screen to block a retired military official from approaching Galerine at a public event, moving side to side as he tried. Knight: the trained seal has nothing to say. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:12:36] Massey Opposed the COVID Relief Fraud, the Big Beautiful Bill, and the Iran War — All Three Were the Right Call Massey forced in-person voting on the COVID package to expose fraud, opposed the Big Beautiful Bill as spending disguised as tax cuts, and backed a War Powers resolution to constrain Trump's Iran war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:17:34] Massey Introduced the AIPAC Act — to Make AIPAC Register as a Foreign Agent Under FARA Massey's bill would close the loophole AIPAC has exploited since 1954. AIPAC was founded by a former Israeli government lobbyist specifically to evade the foreign agent registration requirement. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:33:29] Trump Killed the Pelosi Act When Josh Holly Extended It to the President — Then Made 3,700 Trades in Q1 Trump called for congressional stock trading bans until Holly's bill applied to him — then killed it. In Q1 2026 he made 3,700 trades at 40 per day, buying Palantir before awarding it contracts. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:47:08] Miriam Adelson Wrote a $1.3 Million Check the Day After Massey Raised $1.3 Million From Thousands of Small Donors One Israeli national offset thousands of American voices with a single check. Trump asked Adelson on camera how she buys influence. She said: 'Can you allow me not to answer?' ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:21] AIPAC Was Founded in 1954 to Evade FARA — 15% of Congress Lists It as Their All-Time Top Contributor AIPAC was created by a former Israeli government lobbyist to circumvent foreign agent registration. 80 members of Congress — 15% — list AIPAC as their single largest all-time donor. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:56:28] Former US Ambassador: Trump Is Obligated to Netanyahu Because of Promises Made to Major Donors Before He Ran Trump made agreements with donors before running who oblige him to underwrite whatever Netanyahu wants. Netanyahu arranged a US-Azerbaijan meeting, bypassing the State Department. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:57:56] Trump Triggered a Gerrymandering Civil War — Redistricting in Non-Census Years for Pure Political Gain Trump ordered redistricting outside census years for partisan advantage — California fired back immediately. Knight: when they pick the voters, elections become manufactured consent. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.