This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, guest host Sean Noble joins Sam Stone for a packed episode featuring Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute, who breaks down the true state of U.S. military readiness, how China’s defense spending compares to ours, and why Pentagon bureaucracy is undermining our ability to prepare for global threats. Later, Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap offers an inside look at what he calls a “crisis situation” in his office, revealing that outgoing officials stripped him of key powers, staff, and budget before he even took office, leaving voters with a “clearly broken system” and a power struggle that threatens local election integrity. And stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, where she covers the heartbreaking suicides of four officers from the same department last month—and the mysterious reappearance of Valery, the lost wiener dog who vanished on Kangaroo Island in 2023 and was spotted again this February. From national defense to local integrity, this episode delivers sharp insight into the issues shaping America’s future. Tune in now! www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:Mackenzie Eaglen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where she works on defense strategy, defense budgets, and military readiness. She is also a regular guest lecturer at universities, a member of the board of advisers of the Alexander Hamilton Society, and a member of the steering committee of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security.Ms. Eaglen is also one of the 12-member US Army War College Board of Visitors, which offers advice about academic program objectives and effectiveness, and serves on the US Army Science Board, an advisory body that provides guidance on scientific and other matters to the Army’s senior leadership. In 2023, she became a member of the Commission on the Future of the Navy, established by Congress to study the strategy, budget, and policy concerning the future strength of the US Navy fleet.While working at AEI, Ms. Eaglen served as a staff member on the National Defense Strategy Commission, a congressionally mandated bipartisan review group whose final report in November 2018, “Providing for the Common Defense,” included assessments and recommendations for the administration. Earlier, Ms. Eaglen served as a staff member on the 2014 congressionally mandated National Defense Panel and in 2010 on the congressionally mandated bipartisan Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel.Before joining AEI, Ms. Eaglen worked on defense issues in the House of Representatives, in the US Senate, and at the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and on the Joint Staff.A prolific writer on defense-related issues, Ms. Eaglen has been published in the popular press, including in Foreign Affairs, the New York Times, Politico, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and War on the Rocks. She has also testified before Congress.Ms. Eaglen has an MA from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and a BA from Mercer University.-Justin Heap serves as the 31st Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona, having been elected in November 2024 and assuming office in January 2025. In this role, he oversees an office of approximately 150 employees responsible for recording public documents, maintaining a voter registration database of 2.6 million voters—the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the United States—and administering the mail voting component of all elections in Maricopa County.Prior to his tenure as Recorder, Heap represented District 10 in the Arizona House of Representatives from January 2023 to January 2025. During his legislative term, he focused on issues related to election integrity and was associated with the Arizona Freedom Caucus. Heap holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by journalist and author Michael Deibert for an update on Haiti, where armed gangs are rapidly closing in on the capital, Port-au-Prince. With nearly 30 years of experience covering the region, Michael explains how the country has descended into chaos, what role America can play, and why only a Haitian-led solution offers real hope. Later in the show, Congressman Darrell Issa discusses his No Rogue Rulings Act, aimed at reining in activist federal judges and stopping nationwide injunctions from single district courts, along with his Sanctuary City Accountability Act, which empowers victims to sue cities that shield criminal illegal immigrants. Plus, Kiley's Corner returns with a chilling story of a doctor who tried to push his wife off a cliff in Hawaii—and a cold case solved after 42 years. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:Michael Deibert is an author and journalist who has covered Haiti for 30 years and is the author of several books, among them "Notes from the Last Testament: The Struggle for Haiti" and "Haiti Will Not Perish: A Recent History."-Congressman Darrell Issa represents the people of California's 48th Congressional District. Congressman Issa sits on the House Judiciary Committee, House Foreign Affairs Committee, and House Science, Space and Technology Committee. You can follow him on X @DarrellIssa. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

In light of the heartbreaking news of Mia Love’s passing, we’re resharing one of our most memorable episodes featuring the former Congresswoman. Mia was a trailblazer, a thoughtful leader, and a passionate advocate for the values she held dear. In this episode, she spoke with clarity and conviction about immigration, the American dream, and public service. Her words are a powerful reminder of her legacy and the principles she stood for. We honor her memory by bringing this conversation back to the forefront.“My living wish and fervent prayer for you and for this nation is that the America I have known, is the America you fight to preserve and that each citizen, and every leader, will do their part to ensure that the America we know will be the America our grandchildren and great grandchildren will inherit.”- My living wish for the America I know by Mia LovePurchase her book here. www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:Mia Love was a former U.S. House representative of Utah’s 4th Congressional District. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are first joined by David Harsanyi, senior writer at the Washington Examiner, who dives into his book The Rise of Blue Anon and explains why today’s Democrat Party has embraced conspiracy politics and paranoia—from Russia collusion to claims that Elon Musk is a Nazi. Then, Mike Mazza of the Project 2049 Institute delivers a critical update on the escalating threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, why China wants Taiwan so badly, and why the U.S. must urgently ramp up its own defense production. Finally, Matt Evans joins the show to expose the largest tax hike in Phoenix history—passed by the city council this week while they laughed. Plus, stay tuned as Kiley explores the chilling mystery of Who is Peter Bergmann? Tune in now!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:David Harsanyi is a senior writer at The Washington Examiner, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of six books—the most recent, The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists. You can follow him on X @davidharsanyi. Purchase his book HERE. -Michael Mazza is a senior director at the Project 2049 Institute and a senior non-resident fellow at the Global Taiwan Institute. You can follow him on X @mike_mazza. -Matt Evans is a Phoenix native, former mayoral candidate, and current candidate for City Council in District 2. He’s the founder of Take Back Phoenix, a grassroots movement working to flip Phoenix red and end the Democratic stronghold on the city, and a proud member of the Dad Army, fighting to end the war on women and children. You can follow him on X @Mattforphoenix. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, historian and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley joins Chuck and Sam to discuss Trump’s strategic approach to Ukraine, why his diplomatic transparency sets him apart, and what it means for the war’s outcome. Then, Jon Levine weighs in on Trump’s crackdown on antisemitism at Columbia University and the broader implications for American higher education. Finally, Cameron Henderson exposes alarming issues in U.S. military readiness, from pilots losing critical flight skills to dangerous safety system failures. Plus, Kiley’s Corner dives into the Preppy Princeton Murder and the missing Spring Break student in the Dominican Republic. Tune in for insight, debate, and breaking analysis you won’t hear anywhere else!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Tim Stanley is a historian, columnist and lead writer for The Telegraph. You can follow him on X @timothy_stanley.-Jon Levine is a former political reporter for the Sunday New York Post. He will be writing for the Free Beacon beginning April 1. Jon has investigated Hunter Biden and worked on the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. A native New Yorker, he previously worked as a media reporter for TheWrap and Mediaite. His work has been featured on Fox News, CNN.com, The Atlantic, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. When he’s not working, he’s thinking about work. Follow him on X @LevineJonathan.-Cameron Henderson is a US Reporter at the Telegraph. You can follow him on X @CamHenderson98. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Brad Knott joins us to expose the Biden administration’s deliberate dismantling of border security and its impact on crime, law enforcement, and national security. As a former federal prosecutor who fought organized crime and human trafficking, Knott brings firsthand insight into how the administration’s policies have fueled illegal immigration and empowered dangerous cartels. Then, Jessica Anderson, president of the Sentinel Action Fund, breaks down the key Senate battleground states for 2026 and the Democrats' shifting strategy. Plus, investigative reporter Madeline Rowley uncovers a $20 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund fueling progressive nonprofits—many with deep ties to the Biden administration. And on Kiley’s Corner, we dive into the latest twists in high-profile crime cases, including updates on the three men who died after watching the Chiefs game, the Idaho 4 murders, and the latest buzz around Casey Anthony. New movement in the JonBenét Ramsey case? Kiley’s on the trail. Tune in for in-depth analysis and exclusive insights—only on Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Congressman Brad Knott represents North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District including Wake, Johnston, Lee, Harnett, Franklin, Caswell, Person and Granville counties. Elected in 2024, Brad is serving his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives.In the 119th Congress, Brad serves on the House Judiciary, Transportation & Infrastructure and Homeland Security committees. Brad’s focus in Congress is combatting pervasively serious crime, building an environment for continued economic growth in North Carolina’s 13th District and across the nation and defending against persistent threats to our country from within our own borders.Prior to serving in Congress, Brad proudly worked alongside law enforcement at all levels to prosecute organized crime in cases that touched every corner of the country. This included drug cartels, human trafficking, financial crimes, national gangs and more. From this experience, Brad saw how harmful policies and weak law enforcement wounded communities all over the country. This, in large part, motivated Brad to run for office.Brad looks to pull from his experience to support robust law enforcement while strengthening the laws to simultaneously disincentivize illegal immigration and protect Americans from all types of crime.Brad and his wife Joanna are both lifelong North Carolinians and have two daughters. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University.-Jessica Anderson is the founding president of Heritage Action’s super PAC, the Sentinel Action Fund, and former executive director of Heritage Action for America, the political advocacy arm of The Heritage Foundation. During the Trump administration, she served as associate director of intergovernmental affairs and strategic initiatives at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). She is also a founding board member of the suburban-mom-focused nonprofit N2 America and founding president of the pro-Trump super PAC Moms for Safe Neighborhoods. Anderson’s first political job was at the Civitas Institute, a free market think tank in North Carolina.In 2021, Democrats in Iowa’s House of Representatives named Anderson in a lawsuit for violating the state’s lobbying rules. That same year, Mother Jones reported on a leaked video in which she boasted to donors about Heritage Action’s role in drafting and coordinating model voter suppression laws in Georgia, Iowa, Florida, and Arizona.An outspoken anti-abortion advocate, Anderson is a frequent guest on FOX News, FOX Business, and Newsmax, and is a regular contributor to the Daily Caller and the Daily Signal. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.-Madeleine Rowley is an investigative reporter covering immigration, financial corruption, and politics. She is a 2023-2024 Manhattan Institute Logos Fellow with previous bylines in The Free Press, City Journal, and Public. As a U.S. Army spouse for almost a decade, she's lived in six states and spent two years in Jerusalem, Israel. She currently resides on the East Coast with her husband and daughter. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we’re coming to you from sunny Miami, bringing you a power-packed episode featuring top political minds. First, we sit down with Colin Anderson, Executive Editor of The Free Beacon, to discuss how left-wing groups are organizing protests in deep-red districts and how the media portrays these efforts. Then, we welcome back Washington Examiner Homeland Security Reporter Anna Giaritelli, who shares her firsthand experiences from the border and breaks down the latest immigration policy shifts. Finally, pollster Ryan Tyson of The Tyson Group joins us to analyze the political landscape, including what Trump needs to do to maintain support and how shifting voter priorities are reshaping the battlegrounds. Tune in for insightful conversations and exclusive analysis—all from the heart of Miami!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Collin Anderson is executive editor for the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from the University of Missouri, where he studied politics. He is originally from St. Louis and now lives in Arlington, VA. Follow him on X @CAndersonMO.-Anna Giaritelli joined the Washington Examiner in 2015 and focuses on homeland security, immigration, and border issues. Anna has traveled to the border on more than 60 occasions since 2018 and has covered human smuggling, the evolution of the war on drugs, domestic terrorism, and migration trends. She is currently based in Austin, Texas. Follow Anna on X @Anna_Giaritelli.- Ryan Tyson is one of the nation’s leading political polling experts, with more than a decade of historic successes, innovative research, and insightful data analysis.He served as Pollster and a Senior Advisor to Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign and 2022 gubernatorial re-elect campaign, advised Senator Marco Rubio, and served as Senior Advisor to the Trump presidential campaign in Florida in 2020.Ryan is the founder of the Tyson Group, a robust national consulting firm formed from national polling experience. The Tyson Group holds true to its boutique origins and embodies a hands-on approach to political research to help provide clients with a unique perspective and a full understanding of the atmospherics that shape political thought and motivate social behavior. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. You can follow him on X @ryan_tyson. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Washington Post columnist Jason Willick joins us to break down the media’s latest constitutional crisis panic, the legal battles surrounding Trump’s executive actions, and the escalating judicial fights over executive power. We also dive into the ongoing war in Ukraine, the shifting European response, and whether Trump’s push for negotiations will gain traction. Later, Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center analyzes Trump’s latest polling shifts, the economic challenges he faces, whether DOGE can realistically cut $1 trillion in administrative action, and the growing pressure on Europe to take responsibility for its own defense. Plus, it's the debut of the Kiley Corner jingle! Tune in for the jingle and Kiley’s breakdown of two chilling true crime cases: an Indiana high school student who tipped off the FBI about a would-be school shooter and a tragic murder-suicide in Wyoming where a mother took the lives of her four daughters. Don’t miss this episode—stream now!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Jason Willick writes a regular Washington Post column on legal issues, political ideas and foreign affairs. Before coming to The Post in 2022, he was an editorial writer and assistant editorial features editor for the Wall Street Journal, and before that a staff writer and associate editor at the American Interest. Follow him on X @jawillick. -Henry Olsen is political analyst and opinion columnist. Host, Beyond the Polls podcast. Author of The Working-Class Republican. Henry Olsen's work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and a host of other publications. He is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and has served as a top executive with the American Enterprise Institute, the Manhattan Institute, and the Commonwealth Foundation. Henry also teaches at Catholic University and Hillsdale College, and has taught at Arizona State University and Villanova University. Follow him on X @henryolsenEPPC. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This special edition of Breaking Battlegrounds features House Majority Whip Tom Emmer for a conversation on the state of Congress, President Trump’s executive orders, and the push for fiscal reform. Whip Emmer explains the role of the Majority Whip, the effort to unify the Republican Party, and the urgent need to codify Trump’s policies into law to prevent future administrations from undoing critical reforms. He discusses the border security crisis, the executive actions already in place, and the need to rein in government spending—from foreign aid mismanagement to bloated federal agencies. With insight into Trump’s leadership approach and its impact on both domestic and global affairs, Whip Emmer also shares his thoughts on key Senate races and what it will take to flip Minnesota red. Don’t miss this special edition of Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Congressman Tom Emmer was sworn in for his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 6, 2015. He is currently serving his sixth term.After serving as the Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee for the 116th Congress and again for the 117th Congress, Tom was elected by his fellow Republican colleagues to be the House Majority Whip. Currently, he sits on the House Financial Services Committee.Born in 1961, Tom grew up in Minnesota and attended St. Thomas Academy. He received his BA in Political Science from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and his JD from William Mitchell College of Law.After practicing law for several years, he opened his own law firm. The next 20 years were spent balancing family, business, coaching hockey, and serving on the city councils in Independence and Delano.Before coming to Congress, he served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2004-2008.He and his wife Jacquie have been married for over 30 years and have seven children. They reside in Delano. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we welcome a lineup of expert guests covering everything from immigration policy to the changing landscape of DEI and professional poker. First, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer joins us to discuss executive orders on immigration, the left’s reaction to DOGE, and the latest polling for Trump and 2028 Democrats. Next, Art Arthur, an immigration expert and former immigration judge, breaks down FEMA’s role in migrant funding, Trump’s proposed tariffs, and key international agreements shaping U.S. deportation policy. Then, Aaron Sibarium of the Washington Free Beacon exposes how universities are quietly shifting DEI initiatives under new names to evade backlash. Finally, Kurt Gilbreth, entrepreneur and rising poker pro, takes us inside the world of high-stakes tournaments as he prepares for the WPT World Championship. Don't miss these in-depth conversations, only on Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground’ to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Sean Spicer served as the 28th White House press secretary, is the author of four best-selling books and the host of The Sean Spicer Show. Mr. Spicer previously served as communications director and chief strategist of the Republican National Committee and worked for several members of Congress. He served on the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a master’s degree from the U.S. Naval War College. Additionally, he was a quarterfinalist on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” in season 28. Mr. Spicer is a native of Rhode Island and resides in Virginia. He can be reached at seanspicer.com.-Art Arthur is an internationally recognized expert on national security and immigration. He is the Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies and a former U.S. immigration judge.-Aaron Sibarium is a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from Yale University, where he was the opinion editor of the Yale Daily News. Before joining the Free Beacon, he was an editor at The American Interest. His twitter handle is @aaronsibarium. -Kurtis Gilbreth is an entrepreneur, wanna-be poker pro, and working his way to the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas in December where over 2300 + players will enter the $10,000 buy-in tournament to possibly win part of the $24 million purse. Last year’s winner, took home 2.3 million. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe