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Weak Numbers in the Last Jobs Report Before the Midterms 3 Oct 2026 · 47 min The US labor market hit a soft patch in September as the economy added just 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Fri…

Another Trump Meme Coin Contest Vows Dinner with President 2 Oct 2026 · 47 min As the president’s approval hits a new career low, he begins to campaign in deep red states while living in an alternate reality. Plus, if you make Donald Trump richer, even if yo…

Becerra, Hilton Face Off in CNN’s CA Governor Debate 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 42 min Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Trump as the two debated…

Trump Rejects Regulation of AI Despite Industry’s Warnings 30 Sept 2026 · 46 min As the AI CEO’s issue new warnings, the president insists the industry doesn’t need regulation, just new branding. Plus, as Americans feel worse about the economy than at any poin…

Trump Personally Driving Taxpayer-Funded Ads Promoting Himself 29 Sept 2026 · 47 min Taxpayers fund a new Republican campaign ad and critics pounce on MAGA’s champagne taste. Plus, did the president offer to sell weapons to China? Learn more about your ad choices.…

Sources: Chinese Groups Aiding in Iran’s Targeting of U.S. Sites 26 Sept 2026 · 47 min What did Donald Trump’s party for China accomplish? Plus, as the President toasts the Chinese leader, the White House is once again playing pool games with the media. Learn more a…

Trump Rolls Red Carpet for China’s Xi Despite GOP Backlash 25 Sept 2026 · 47 min As the American president fights the First Amendment, he welcomes an authoritarian leader to American shores. Plus, the administration first claimed 16,000 people illegally voted…

Trump Hits Record Unpopularity; GOP Candidates Back Away 24 Sept 2026 · 47 min As Donald Trump’s numbers hit a new low, more Republican candidates are backing away. Plus, a judge considers whether the American president can ban media outlets for coverage he…

Trump Says to United Nations That he May “Annihilate Iran" 23 Sept 2026 · 47 min In a building that promotes peace, the American president issues an apocalyptic threat. This as only 26% of Americans approve of the war. Plus, Republican Senators call for an inv…

CNN, Outlets Sue Trump Over “Illegal” White House Ban 22 Sept 2026 · 47 min The media sues the president over his ban as his allies speak out against it. Plus, why are Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting just 43 days before the midterms? Learn more ab…

Trump Says He’s Banning CNN from WH “Effective Immediately” 19 Sept 2026 · 47 min He took an oath to uphold the constitution and all of its freedoms and now Donald Trump is trying to ban CNN and other outlets for not being nice enough. Learn more about your ad…

GOP Lawmaker Turns on Trump, Calls Him Out in Campaign Ad 18 Sept 2026 · 47 min Donald Trump tells voters he’s on the ballot but you wouldn’t know it by watching Republican ads. Plus, is Donald Trump plotting to East Wing the Kennedy Center? Learn more about…

Trump’s Handpicked Fed Chair Defies Him with First Hike in Years 17 Sept 2026 · 47 min Another institution defies the President over his decisions and against his wishes. Plus, a Republican Senator pushed tariffs publicly but wanted exemptions privately. Also, the H…

House Again Votes to End Iran War in Rebuke to Trump 16 Sept 2026 · 47 min A president unravels, from an assassination plot without evidence to holding the Kennedy Center hostage unless his name is on the building. Plus, a forecast of a blue wave is comi…

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan to Limit Mail Ballots 15 Sept 2026 · 46 min The Supreme Court blocks Donald Trump’s efforts to limit mail-in ballots in the midterms with none of his handpicked justices arguing in his favor. Plus, the AI giants are begging…

WH All Over Place on How Trump’s $5K Would Work 12 Sept 2026 · 47 min Donald Trump’s golden age isn’t aging well. A look at why the president keeps telling Americans something they don’t feel or believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

Trump Defends Promise to Give Away $5K if GOP Wins 11 Sept 2026 · 47 min Donald Trump turns the midterms into a gameshow. Plus, as the Republican speaker plays up November, the Republican president plays it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Trump Headlines Midterm Convention amid Record Low Approval 10 Sept 2026 · 47 min He’s deeply unpopular and ditto for his economy, so why is Donald Trump the center piece of the GOP’s midterm pitch? Plus, another artificial intelligence employee quits over safe…

Trump Starts Midterm Season with Memes, Trade War, 9/11 Claim 9 Sept 2026 · 47 min Donald Trump dives into memes, a trade war, and a new 9/11 claim as midterm season kicks off. Plus, Zohran Mamdani exposes what officials knew about the health risks after 9/11. L…

Lindsay Clancy Triple-Murder Case Ends in Mistrial 5 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 32 min The Lindsay Clancy case is declared a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury. The stunning outcome capped off 38 hours of deliberations over the last week. Legal analysts join to discu…

Vance Won’t Call Iran a “War” Despite Trump Calling it One 4 Sept 2026 · 46 min Six months in and America’s vice president says the war is won but says the war is not over and then says it’s not even a war. Plus, Republicans running for office are admitting w…

Trump Vows to Hit 35 Battleground Districts in Final Stretch 3 Sept 2026 · 47 min His approval is at a record low, but Donald Trump’s midterm strategy is to focus on himself. Plus, sources accuse Pete Hegseth of hurting the army by fixating on culture wars as o…

Trump Admin on Iran War: Either with Us or Against US 2 Sept 2026 · 47 min The president of the United Sates is once against threatening to wipe out Iran. Plus, in one of the seats Democrats hope to turn blue, old video surfaces of James Talarico calling…

WaPo: Military Leaders Warn Hegseth Against Extending War 1 Sept 2026 · 47 min America’s military leaders warn Pete Hegseth of grave consequences if the war doesn’t end soon. This as the president releases a fake video of a US attack. Plus, the Supreme Court…

Mike Johnson to Meet with Elon Musk as Midterms Loom 29 Aug 2026 · 47 min House Speaker Mike Johnson’s warning comes as Elon Musk is considering $100 million for Republicans. Plus, a right-wing firebrand who supported Trump’s immigration policies gets a…

Trump Declares “Mission Accomplished’ Despite Ongoing War 28 Aug 2026 · 50 min Donald Trump declares mission accomplished despite the war still going, gas prices still growing, and danger still flowing. Plus, ICE arrests are soaring across America but the ta…

Trump Shares List of Grievances Against GOP 27 Aug 2026 · 46 min The president shares a post ripping the party he leads as voter anger intensifies. Plus, Darline Graham’s argument against universal healthcare sparks a debate. Learn more about y…

Darline Graham to Win Runoff Despite Qualification Concerns 26 Aug 2026 · 46 min The results are in and South Carolina decides whether Lindsey Graham’s sister gets to compete for a full term despite questions about her qualifications. Plus, the trade war spira…

Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-in Voting 25 Aug 2026 · 47 min The supremes back Donald Trump’s efforts to block mail-in ballots, at least for now, setting off a battle before November. Plus, just 70 days before the midterms and Donald Trumps…

WH Aide’s Letters to “Guardian” Trump Raise Questions 22 Aug 2026 · 47 min Bizarre letters to Donald Trump are revealed from one his closest aides. Plus, after a debate gaffe, Trump stumps for Lindsey Graham’s sister. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…