Perino on Politics

President Trump's second term proves to be making waves while Democrats attempt to reshape their party after the 2024 Election.Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, unpacks both parties' recent strategies as the Trump administration continues its fast pace. Matt notes the second administration is more organized and confident than ever; however, the press is feasting on a thousand little storylines daily from the Department of Government Efficiency. Uphill battle: Matt and Dana ponder whether there is a promising leader for the Democratic party. While there was no red wave during the 2024 elections, will the Democrats get their act together in time for the 2026 midterms?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the Department of Government Efficiency looks to tighten the belt on spending, Americans are noticing the speed at which they're working towards making cuts. Former Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA) notes that although DOGE's effort seems aggressive, the U.S. is on an unsustainable financial trajectory. Through DOGE's recent work, they have uncovered the Biden administrations misuse of taxpayers' dollars, which Garret argues that just because it has merit doesn't mean it needs funding from U.S. taxpayer dollars. Uphill battle: President Trump has announced that he wants to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency due to its alleged inability to help those recover from major disasters. To avoid potentially being cut, FEMA must find ways to sustain itself more efficiently and cheaper.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day after Philadelphia dominated on the field, President Trump sets his eagle eyes on the Department of Education. GOP strategist and host of The Rich Zeoli Show, Rich Zeoli, unpacks the current state of American politics and the Philadelphia Eagles' triumphant Superbowl win.  Later, Rich notes President Trump faces the first test of his second term in negotiating for the release of the Israeli hostages from Hamas. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to crack down on criminal illegal immigrants. But what will the response be when Tom Homan begins deporting non-criminal, illegal immigrants?  Uphill battle: Rich explains why the Democrats must repossess the GOP’s hold on the working class to regain the presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House slams Selena Gomez in response to her now deleted video message crying over the mass deportation of illegal migrants. Former Communications Director and Senior Advisor to President Trump, Founder & Principal of Line Drive Public Affairs, and Author of "Swing Hard In Case You Hit It," Tim Murtaugh offers a breakdown of President Trump's foreign policy decisions. He notes millions of Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses, and how President Trump plans to use diplomatic means to reduce this risk. They also discuss the increase in border patrol and the mass deportation of illegal migrants, which Tim suggests will deter illegal crossings. Uphill battle: The Democratic Party has lost the working-class vote to President Trump's reformed Republican Party. As he implements the policies that attracted this coalition, Tim explains that the Democrats must address their progressive policies and leaders, which drove them away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is back in the big chair, but it's clear this is not a repeat of 2017. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock recaps the first week of the second Trump administration, highlighting the President's removal of Former President Biden's D.E.I. policies. Matt also discusses how the mainstream media struggles to cover President Trump as Democrats attempt to contrive what the resistance should look like.  Uphill Battle: While Democrats continue to reflect on their loss from the 2024 Presidential Election, they look toward the Democratic National Committee chair election as a point to move the party forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is back in the Oval Office and has wasted no time getting right to work.  Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy recaps Trump's inauguration, highlighting the swift pace at which the new administration is working. Meanwhile, former President Biden issued last-minute preemptive pardons for several family members, sparking widespread discussion.Uphill battle: Congress passed a TikTok ban, which the Supreme Court upheld. In response, President Trump signed an executive order delaying the ban, temporarily allowing Americans access to the app. However, the pressure is on to find a long-term solution as the countdown begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With one week until President-elect Trump's inauguration, the Biden Administration makes waves in its final days in office. President-elect Trump's team has presented a "day one" strategy, suggesting they may have over one hundred executive orders ready to go. Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weighs in on how the President-elect will push his agenda through Congress. Uphill battle: As Democrats prepare for the Democratic National Committee chair election, they must decide which direction to take the party in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special edition of Perino on Politics, former Commodities Future Trading Commission Chairman Chris Giancarlo, aka the crypto-dad, explains cryptocurrency at a 30,000-foot level. At its heart, crypto is a new architecture of finance. Chris explains that it's an alternative investment; as traditional finance begins to recognize it and banks start forming crypto strategies, is it worth investing in? Uphill battle: Crypto companies need to work more with consumers to better understand the currency and why someone can place value on something online and call it money.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With two weeks left until Inauguration Day, President Biden struggles to define his legacy. In the final days, his administration makes baffling decisions that contest President-elect Trump's plans.  Republican Strategist and Co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed and National Reporter and Columnist for The Washington Examiner Salena Zito share their 2025 forecast for U.S. politics. Will Vice President Harris remain a major player in the Democratic Party? Uphill Battle: Without time on his side, President-elect Trump has a lot to do and various expectations to fulfill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a wild election season, Dana recalls her conversation with Host of The Ben Shapiro Show Ben Shapiro. They spoke shortly after the presidential debate between President Biden and President-elect Trump on the potential impact following President Biden's performance. The fallout created an unprecedented change in the 2024 Presidential Election.  Later, Dana and Ben spoke on the potential shift with working-class voters from the DemocraticParty to the Republican Party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices