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Feb 15, 2025 • 46min
Trump’s DOJ Finally Finds Prosecutor Willing To Drop Adams Case
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Feb 14, 2025 • 47min
Turmoil At DOJ
Explosive allegations from the now former top federal prosecutor in New York who resigned after refusing to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. A look at what she’s calling a quid pro quo involving the top DOJ official who previously was Trump’s lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 46min
Bolton: Trump “Effectively Surrendered” To Putin
Trump and Putin vow to negotiate an end to the war that Putin started. A look at their 90 minute phone call today and the bargaining chips the White House may have given away and what we know about their plans to meet face-to-face. Plus, after getting stopped by the courts on several occasions, Trump got a green light on a key part of his plan to reduce the federal workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 45min
Top Trump Officials On American Freed From Russia
Elon Musk taking questions for the first time since throwing the federal government into, as he puts it, a wood chipper. Musk defended DOGE and himself inside the Oval Office. Plus, an American teacher who was wrongfully detained in Russia for years is now free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 46min
Musk & Vance Suggest Trump Ignore The Courts
A federal judge says the White House ignored his order and there are accusations that Trump has just defied another ruling. Warnings tonight of a constitutional crisis brewing as Trump, Musk, and Vance are all openly questioning the power of the courts. Plus, the President confirms he does want to eliminate the agency that protects Americans from being ripped off on everything from mortgages to credit cards to student loans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2025 • 46min
Treasury Memo Warned DOGE Poses “Insider Threat Risk”
President Trump sets Elon Musk on a new target: the Pentagon. The young members of his team are facing new scrutiny as Elon Musk is rapidly expanding his scope while he seeks to slash the federal budget. Plus, President Trump confirms his plans to fire some FBI agents as quickly and surgically as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2025 • 46min
Judge Pauses Trump Admin’s “Buyout” Offer To Federal Workers
The Trump, Musk midnight deadline for federal employees to chose whether to resign was just stoped by a federal judge amid an avalanche of lawsuits. Also, a look at what a source has uncovered about what Musk and his top lieutenants have tried to do with a critical Treasury payment system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2025 • 46min
Elon Musk’s DOGE To Plug In To U.S. Aviation System
Days after the air disaster over the Potomac River, Elon Musk says President Trump has given him the authority to make rapid safety upgrades to the nation’s air traffic control system. What exactly does that entail? Plus, aides and allies are now attempting to explain what they say President Trump really meant about the United States taking over Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2025 • 47min
Trump: U.S. “Will Take Over” Gaza Strip And “Own It”
President Trump stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today at the White House and said all two million Palestinians should be moved from Gaza to other countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2025 • 45min
WH: Elon Musk Serving Trump As “Special Government Employee”
New reporting on Elon Musk and his two week blitz across the federal government. New details on his role, his power, and his access to the Treasury’s checkbook. Plus, President Trump threatens United States neighbors with tariffs then backs off after getting Canada and Mexico on the phone. But, did he get anything in return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices