Pod Save America Two Strikes. Is Hegseth Out?
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Dec 5, 2025 
Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader and a key Democratic strategist, joins to discuss his party's momentum as the midterm elections approach. He highlights special election wins and the importance of focusing on affordability and health care. Jeffries critiques the Pentagon's recent controversial actions and calls for accountability, while outlining a three-issue framework for 2026—affordability, health care, and anti-corruption. He also delves into the struggles within the GOP and emphasizes the need for congressional reforms, including banning stock trading.
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Signal Messages Put Troops At Risk
- The Pentagon IG found Pete Hegseth's Signal messages risked exposing sensitive DOD information and endangered troops.
- That report undercuts Hegseth's credibility while the administration defends his actions.
Administration Defends Controversial Boat Strike
- Pete Hegseth defended a second strike on a Venezuelan boat and dismissed press questions as the "fog of war."
- Hosts argue the administration's account raises legal and moral concerns about extrajudicial killings.
Briefing Deepens Partisan Split Over Strike
- Congressional briefings showed sharp partisan divides: some Republicans accepted the military rationale while Democrats found the decision deeply troubling.
- Video reportedly contradicts administration explanations and could intensify oversight demands.
