Political Challenges and Candidate Dynamics

There's a new pope, and he is an American from Chicago! Charlie reacts to the surprising selection of Leo XIV, then warns conservatives about how, regardless of what the new pope does, the secular left-wing media will exploit his every word and deed to try manipulating conservatives. Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks about President Trump's new willingness to raise taxes on top-end incomes and whether it's the secret weapon to getting the Big Beautiful Bill passed.

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