Episodes

  • Matt Gaetz Pulls His Nomination as Trump's Attorney General

    Matt Gaetz Pulls His Nomination as Trump's Attorney General
    Nov 21 2024
    Donald Trump will need a new AG, after Gaetz drops out amid skepticism from Senate Republicans. Gaetz's resignation from the House prevented, at least for now, the release of an ethics report on his alleged conduct, but liabilities were piling up. Plus, GOP absences help confirm more of Joe Biden’s judicial nominees, as Sen. Dick Durbin pushes a bill to regulate credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • With GOP Senators Missing, Another Biden Judge Gets Confirmed

    With GOP Senators Missing, Another Biden Judge Gets Confirmed
    Nov 20 2024
    Chuck Schumer wants to use Congress's lame-duck session to approve more lifetime appointments for President Biden's judicial nominees, and this week one went through on a 49-45 vote. Republicans might have blocked it, but five were absent, including JD Vance and Marco Rubio. Plus, Donald Trump makes more cabinet picks, including Linda McMahon for education secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • All Things with Kim Strassel: Project 2025 and Conservatism During Trump’s Second Term

    All Things with Kim Strassel: Project 2025 and Conservatism During Trump’s Second Term
    Nov 19 2024
    Where does the Heritage Foundation and its Project 2025 stand after Kamala Harris Democrats made the think tank and its policy paper the bogeyman of the 2024 campaign? On this episode of All Things, Heritage President Kevin Roberts talks about the upsides of the attacks, walks through his favorite Trump cabinet picks so far, breaks down the big potential of Elon Musk's and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency, and engages in a thoughtful debate with Kim Strassel over the future of the conservative movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Won't Concede to Dave McCormick

    Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Won't Concede to Dave McCormick
    Nov 19 2024
    He's down by nearly 20,000 votes in a race that was called long ago, yet the Democratic incumbent is still fundraising and trying to get more ballots counted, even as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rebukes several counties that tried to tally undated mail votes. Plus, Gov. Josh Shapiro seems unwilling to take a stand, while some Democrats start telling Casey to move on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Joe Biden Finally Allows Ukraine to Hit Certain Targets Inside Russia

    Joe Biden Finally Allows Ukraine to Hit Certain Targets Inside Russia
    Nov 18 2024
    As Donald Trump is about to take control of the United States’ role in the Ukraine/Russia conflict, Joe Biden approves of Ukraine using long-range missiles on military targets inside Russia. What took him so long and how will the incoming administration respond? Plus, more questions about the nominations of Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Matt Gaetz to prominent roles inside Donald Trump’s cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Can RFK Jr. Get Confirmed as Trump's Health Secretary?

    Can RFK Jr. Get Confirmed as Trump's Health Secretary?
    Nov 15 2024
    Donald Trump names Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, but the GOP Senate will have questions about his views on vaccines, Wi-Fi, genetically modified foods, abortion, single-payer healthcare, and more. Plus, Sen. John Thune is elected Majority Leader to succeed Mitch McConnell, after a MAGA challenge from Sen. Rick Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Why Did Trump Pick Gaetz and Gabbard?

    Why Did Trump Pick Gaetz and Gabbard?
    Nov 14 2024
    Donald Trump has roiled Washington by nominating Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. Both are controversial and could face trouble in the Senate, so what was Trump thinking? Plus, will the Senate agree to recess appointments without confirmation votes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Trump, Biden and Ukraine / Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon

    Trump, Biden and Ukraine / Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon
    Nov 13 2024
    Donald Trump meets with Joe Biden at the White House, while the U.S. says every dollar of allocated Ukraine aid will get out the door by Jan. 20. But after Trump promised a quick deal to settle Russia's invasion, what are his options if Vladimir Putin won't go along? Plus, Pete Hegseth of Fox News is tapped to lead the Department of Defense, if he can win Senate confirmation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins