The MeidasTouch Podcast MAGA Mike Shuts Down House after Trump Cover Up Fails
Jan 26, 2026
A fiery breakdown of how the House went into recess amid a botched Border Patrol and ICE controversy. A tour through funding fights over DHS and a stalled $1.2T minibus. Calls for independent investigations and concerns about evidence preservation make the stakes clear. Clips and viral reactions highlight political defenses, contradictions, and rising public outrage.
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House Recess Blocks DHS Funding Fix
- Ben Meiselas argues Speaker Mike Johnson shut down the House to avoid dealing with an appropriations reconciliation after ICE funding controversy.
- This creates a legislative impasse that could trigger another government shutdown if Senate edits require House action.
Bipartisan Calls For ICE Oversight
- Ben highlights bipartisan concern after Alex Preddy's killing and calls for oversight of ICE and Border Patrol training and conduct.
- Several Republican senators publicly demanded independent investigations and congressional hearings.
DHS Blocks Investigators, Lawsuit Ensues
- Ben asserts DHS under Kristi Noem is obstructing investigation access and may have destroyed evidence, prompting legal action.
- A court injunction now demands DHS preserve all relevant evidence in the Preddy case.