Senators Confront Mike Johnson Over Swearing-In Delay

-- On the Show:

-- Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Senator from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, healthcare funding, the effects of Trump's trade war on her state, and much more…

-- Israel and Hamas agree on initial cease-fire terms and a hostage-for-prisoner exchange, bringing cautious hope amid ongoing humanitarian crises

-- Senators confront Mike Johnson about the Epstein files and question why Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva has not been sworn in

-- Representative Hakeem Jeffries confronts Representative Lawler over Medicaid cuts and refuses to be talked over during a fiery exchange

-- Governor J.B. Pritzker challenges Donald Trump, saying if he comes for his people he must come through him

-- A Republican military wife calls out Mike Johnson on C-SPAN for refusing to call the House back and criticizes his handling of Obamacare and Trump policies

-- Last month, Trump accidentally posted a private message to Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly, pressuring her to prosecute political enemies, including James Comey

-- Trump misunderstands habeas corpus during an interview, asking who it is and leaving the topic to Kristi Noem

-- Trump admits taking away freedom of speech because he wants to punish flag burners

-- Trump is set for a Walter Reed medical evaluation amid concerns about his health, balance, cognition, and recent chronic conditions

-- Trump gives a rambling interview claiming tariffs create peace and save lives while boasting about booming restaurant business in Washington D.C.

-- On the Bonus Show: The man who allegedly started the Palisades wildfire gets arrested, Katie Porter faces criticism after a contentious interview, gold is having its best year since 1979, and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (01:15) Israel and Hamas reach cease-fire and hostage swap (05:53) Senators question Mike Johnson on Epstein files (09:12) Hakeem Jeffries clashes with Lawler over Medicaid (16:01) Governor Pritzker challenges Trump directly (21:59) Military wife criticizes Mike Johnson on C-SPAN (29:38) Trump posts private message to Pam Bondi (35:08) Trump confused about habeas corpus (40:21) Tammy Baldwin on shutdown and healthcare (53:03) Trump limits free speech over flag burning (58:28) Trump set for Walter Reed checkup (1:03:11) Trump claims tariffs save lives