Best Podcast Episodes About Senate Armed Services Committee
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 64 episodes
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“… sharing it without the reason they collected it, it's a violation of the Privacy Act. At the time, the top Democrat on the House Social Security Subcommittee, John B. Larson of Connecticut, and the Ways and Means Committee's ranking Democrat, Richard E. Neal of Massachusetts, said that the Doge appointees engaged in this scheme, who were never brought before Congress for approval or even publicly identified, must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for these abhorrent violations of the public trust. A DOJ official told Cornfield then that the department was not currently investigating …”
“… each other, and that the Social Security Administration had been unable to access it. University of Virginia privacy law expert Danielle Citron told Cornfield she was flabbergasted. If that information is shared willingly and knowingly, and they are sharing it without the reason they collected it, it's a violation of the Privacy Act. At the time, the top Democrat on the House Social Security Subcommittee, John B. Larson of Connecticut, and the Ways and Means Committee's ranking Democrat, Richard E. Neal of Massachusetts, said that the Doge appointees engaged in this scheme, who were never brought before Congress for approval or even publicly identified, must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for these abhorrent violations of the public trust. A DOJ official told Cornfield then that the department was not currently investigating Doge. The Social Security Administration Inspector General is investigating the new whistleblower complaint. Yesterday, Noah Robertson, Jeff Stein, and Riley Began of the Washington Post reported that the Pentagon, under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, has asked the White House to approve a request for more than $200 billion to fund the Iran war. …”
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A whistleblower revealed that a Trump administration official expected a pardon for sharing sensitive Social Security data to influence election results. This alarming claim comes amidst ongoing investigations into the administration's questionable practices, raising serious privacy concerns. Experts are calling for accountability as the DOJ claims no current investigation is underway.
“… his perceived political foes Prosecutors are weighing whether the cost overruns amount to fraud and whether Powell gave false testimony to the Senate Banking Committee. No and no. And as, you know, top deputies in Jeanine Pirro's office admitted in court, they also don't have any evidence of any of that. But G.A. Masuko Lateef, who was recently named chief of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. under Jeanine Pirro there, said at the March 3rd hearing that the Justice Department lawyers, quote, do not know at this time what evidence there is of fraud or criminal …”
“… gave brief testimony on the renovation costs during a congressional hearing last year The criminal investigation followed years of criticism from Trump over the Fed handling of monetary policy and his public demands that the Justice Department target his perceived political foes Prosecutors are weighing whether the cost overruns amount to fraud and whether Powell gave false testimony to the Senate Banking Committee. No and no. And as, you know, top deputies in Jeanine Pirro's office admitted in court, they also don't have any evidence of any of that. But G.A. Masuko Lateef, who was recently named chief of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. under Jeanine Pirro there, said at the March 3rd hearing that the Justice Department lawyers, quote, do not know at this time what evidence there is of fraud or criminal misconduct, arguing only that the project is a $1.2 billion over budget. and it just doesn't seem right. That's their argument. There are 1.2 billion reasons for us to look into it. That's what Masuko Lateef told Chief U.S. District Judge James Bosberg. Don't say that kind of dumb stuff to James Bosberg. Yeah, or how about we quote, do not know at this …”
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The Justice Department's investigation into the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion renovation has been undermined by a surprising admission: they lack evidence of any wrongdoing. This revelation challenges claims made by former President Trump and raises questions about the legitimacy of the subpoenas issued during the inquiry, which were ultimately quashed by a federal judge. The DOJ's own deputy acknowledged they have no proof of fraud or false testimony, suggesting the subpoenas were more about political pressure than justice.
“… deaths on Israel, given that it targets Palestinian civilians, as he argues, out of racism and as he argues to try to turn the population against armed tactics and armed resistance. And he quotes Israeli leaders directly here. So he talks about President Herzog saying there are no innocents in Gaza and Israeli Defense Minister Yuav Gallant at the time calling people in Gaza human animals. And he also points out that Israeli society at the time was overwhelmingly supportive of cutting off food, water, and medicine to Gaza. So although Bashara rejects this kind of absolute evil framing of the …”
“… Moral Matters and Hard Times, again, demonstrates that Palestinians have never shied away from this discussion and indeed made criticisms of these political parties very quickly following the attacks. Now, of course, Bashar lays the blame for civilian deaths on Israel, given that it targets Palestinian civilians, as he argues, out of racism and as he argues to try to turn the population against armed tactics and armed resistance. And he quotes Israeli leaders directly here. So he talks about President Herzog saying there are no innocents in Gaza and Israeli Defense Minister Yuav Gallant at the time calling people in Gaza human animals. And he also points out that Israeli society at the time was overwhelmingly supportive of cutting off food, water, and medicine to Gaza. So although Bashara rejects this kind of absolute evil framing of the attacks and says we need to understand the context of a 17-year siege on Gaza, settlement expansion, incursions on the Al-Aqsa Mosque and prisoner mistreatment, he also plainly argues that immoral acts committed during October 7th, so to him, documented instances of harm to civilians, theft, mistreatment, etc., are not acts of resistance. And in …”
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In a recent episode of 'It Could Happen Here', the discussion reveals that neither Fateh nor Hamas has majority support among Palestinians, highlighting a disconnect between leadership and the people's desires. The segment emphasizes the importance of moral judgment in resistance tactics, as Palestinian intellectual Azmi B'shara argues that actions against civilians undermine the legitimacy of resistance movements. This reflection calls for the revitalization of Palestinian institutions to ensure that all voices are heard in the ongoing conflict.
“March 10, 2026. Today, administration officials gave a classified briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee about the war in Iran. Democrats who spoke to the press afterward appeared to be furious. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat of Connecticut, told reporters he was coming out of the briefing as dissatisfied and angry, frankly, as I have from any past briefing in my 15 years in the Senate. I'm left with more questions than answers, especially about the cost of the war. My questions have been unanswered, and I will demand answers because the …”
“March 10, 2026. Today, administration officials gave a classified briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee about the war in Iran. Democrats who spoke to the press afterward appeared to be furious. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat of Connecticut, told reporters he was coming out of the briefing as dissatisfied and angry, frankly, as I have from any past briefing in my 15 years in the Senate. I'm left with more questions than answers, especially about the cost of the war. My questions have been unanswered, and I will demand answers because the American people deserve to know. I am most concerned about the threat to American lives. of potentially deploying our sons and daughters on the ground in Iran. We seem to be on a path toward deploying American troops on the ground in Iran. And there is also, as disturbingly as anything else, the specter of active Russian aid to Iran, putting in …”
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Senator Richard Blumenthal emerged furious from a classified briefing about the Iran war, expressing deep concerns over the potential deployment of American troops and the administration's lack of transparency. His colleagues echoed similar frustrations, questioning the administration's goals and the implications of ongoing military actions, particularly with the involvement of Russia and China. The urgency for clarity and accountability from the Trump administration is palpable, as the stakes for American lives continue to rise.
“… look into and speak to some of the witnesses of which you don't tell Congress that we don't have authorized clearance, especially members of House Armed Services, Oversight, and Judiciary. So we, I kind of had it out with the base commander, which is kind of funny because this guy really thought that he, he had it going on. And he actually, in the middle of our, um, our meeting, he took off on leave, which never happens with a member, a delegation going to military base. But then also too, we had pretty sure people from the agency that were there as well. And so you really don't find that I've …”
“… to look into it. So we coordinated the meeting. Pentagon tried to initially cancel the first one. We got it back on the books. We show up there and we get in and the base commander tried to basically tell us that we didn't have authorized clearance to look into and speak to some of the witnesses of which you don't tell Congress that we don't have authorized clearance, especially members of House Armed Services, Oversight, and Judiciary. So we, I kind of had it out with the base commander, which is kind of funny because this guy really thought that he, he had it going on. And he actually, in the middle of our, um, our meeting, he took off on leave, which never happens with a member, a delegation going to military base. But then also too, we had pretty sure people from the agency that were there as well. And so you really don't find that I've worked at Harlbert Field. I, you know, I've worked in the military for a number of years. And so why would a intelligence agency need to be there on a meeting for whistleblowers? So that happened. I can tell you based on my investigations, not in a classified setting that I absolutely believe that there is things that are advanced technologies, not …”
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Congressman Burchett hints at shocking truths about alien encounters, suggesting that advanced technologies may not be of human origin. He discusses a whistleblower's claims from Eglin Air Force Base, revealing a potential government cover-up and the existence of non-biological entities. This leads to a provocative conclusion: what if these beings are not aliens, but interdimensional entities, possibly even demons?
“… business models to do. and those business models are debatable across different categories, but this big $250 billion plus cut of IT and security services, I just think it is a cool place to start that pursuit. We have to remember 10 to 15 years ago, your internal IT team had to be standing next to a server to do something with it. This model has improved over the last 10 to 15 years for the most obvious reasons. Internet, cloud, remote work, software generally getting better. As all of these technological trends continue and evolve, this next iteration of the MSP space can just take on a new …”
“… of dollars of software infrastructure that's been built over decades that underpins the U.S. and the global economy. AI impacting, integrating with this whole pool of critical systems and production environments is going to take a long time and new business models to do. and those business models are debatable across different categories, but this big $250 billion plus cut of IT and security services, I just think it is a cool place to start that pursuit. We have to remember 10 to 15 years ago, your internal IT team had to be standing next to a server to do something with it. This model has improved over the last 10 to 15 years for the most obvious reasons. Internet, cloud, remote work, software generally getting better. As all of these technological trends continue and evolve, this next iteration of the MSP space can just take on a new form where it's very clearly impacting how companies operate through well-built software systems. $100 billion. That's how big the managed service provider market is. These are the companies that keep IT and security running for small and mid-sized businesses across the country. Most people in tech have never thought twice about them. The model took …”
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AI is drastically enhancing productivity in IT services, reshaping a $100 billion industry stuck in outdated practices. Traditional managed service providers still rely on reactive models, but AI integration promises to transform operations by streamlining software systems and reducing reliance on manual processes. This shift is crucial as the gap between modern technology and legacy systems continues to widen.
“Wait, what? Son of a bitch. All right. So then he goes So the election deniers you know the house flips and Jim Jordan gets his gavel and starts this committee called the I forget the proper name We just shorthand is the Weaponization Committee but it the subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the weaponization of the federal government He decides there has been a Biden censorship regime. And even though the agencies that we engaged with during the 2020 election were run by Trump appointees, again, run by Trump appointees, that despite the fact that we were talking to state and …”
“Wait, what? Son of a bitch. All right. So then he goes So the election deniers you know the house flips and Jim Jordan gets his gavel and starts this committee called the I forget the proper name We just shorthand is the Weaponization Committee but it the subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the weaponization of the federal government He decides there has been a Biden censorship regime. And even though the agencies that we engaged with during the 2020 election were run by Trump appointees, again, run by Trump appointees, that despite the fact that we were talking to state and local election officials and occasionally when we did speak to federal government agencies, like when the Iranians ran an influence operation pretending to be the Proud Boys, we did talk to the FBI about that because our team saw that early on. We did speak to the FBI. Trump appointees. But these are real. These are real. These are real things that …”
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In a wild twist, the segment reveals how election deniers, led by Jim Jordan, accused researchers of censorship while ironically using government power to create a spectacle. The absurdity peaks when they claim that 22 million tweets were censored, despite the researchers being transparent about their findings. It's a hilarious dive into the chaos of political narratives and the irony of weaponization from within.
“… it's a pleasure to have Senator Jim Banks with us from Indiana. He hasn't been here in a long time, but he's one of the most solid senators in the Senate. Senator, I want to welcome you. What do you think about the president's handling of the military operation against Iran? I'd be curious. Well, Mark, we're in day 19, and I don't think we've ever seen a more successful or sophisticated military operation than Operation Epic Fury. I was with President Trump yesterday a very somber occasion the dignified transfer of the remains of the six service members who were killed over Iraq in what was an …”
“You know, it's a pleasure to have Senator Jim Banks with us from Indiana. He hasn't been here in a long time, but he's one of the most solid senators in the Senate. Senator, I want to welcome you. What do you think about the president's handling of the military operation against Iran? I'd be curious. Well, Mark, we're in day 19, and I don't think we've ever seen a more successful or sophisticated military operation than Operation Epic Fury. I was with President Trump yesterday a very somber occasion the dignified transfer of the remains of the six service members who were killed over Iraq in what was an accident with a KC tanker refueler plane And on the flight there and on the flight back, had a chance to talk to the president about the operation. Obviously, we all want this to be over as soon as possible, but there's still more work to do. We've struck 8,000 targets. And just the fact that that Iran has has been continuing to act out. They struck …”
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Senator Jim Banks praises President Trump's handling of military operations against Iran, calling it one of the most successful in history after just 19 days. He emphasizes the importance of neutralizing Iran's threats and highlights Trump's legacy in reducing global adversaries like Venezuela and Iran. This operation is not just about the Middle East; it represents a generational shift in U.S. military strategy.
“… at that time, eventually the future CIA director John Ratcliffe got in charge of that, that by April, there was consensus in the U.S. Intelligence Committee that China had breached these documents. In May of 2020, the United States government learned that Iran, another bad actor, had hacked into a single state database and stole 100 American voter identities All of that was kept When they made those statements in December 2020 that information was known by U federal agencies There were sealed indictments There was multiple briefings, scores of raw intelligence reports, two or three completed …”
“… databases. But by all the reporting I've done, it was widely understood by the Homeland Security Department, which employed Chris Krebs, the FBI, which employed Chris Wray, the CIA, which employed Gina Haspel, and the DNI, which was in transition at that time, eventually the future CIA director John Ratcliffe got in charge of that, that by April, there was consensus in the U.S. Intelligence Committee that China had breached these documents. In May of 2020, the United States government learned that Iran, another bad actor, had hacked into a single state database and stole 100 American voter identities All of that was kept When they made those statements in December 2020 that information was known by U federal agencies There were sealed indictments There was multiple briefings, scores of raw intelligence reports, two or three completed products, intelligence products, where the committee writes a whole report on it, confirming that these things happened. And you have to ask yourself, who knew what when when they made those comments in December. And I think that is a great opportunity for the House Intelligence Committee, the Senate Intelligence Committee, the President's Intelligence …”
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Key U.S. intelligence officials knew about China's breach of voter data before claiming the 2020 election was secure. Despite this knowledge, they misled the public and the Trump administration, raising serious questions about transparency and trust. Tomorrow, explosive documents will reveal the extent of this deception and the political motives behind it.
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In a hilarious take on the struggles of watching streaming services, the hosts debate the merits of commercials and how they become the perfect excuse for bathroom breaks. The absurdity peaks when they discuss the 'choose your commercial' feature, leading to a funny moment where one host laments picking the wrong ad.
“… are going, I'm glad. The only thing I would say in genuineness is when you're in D.C. and we've seen this with people who become chair of the Armed Services Committee or who become vice president or president, the pressure is immense. And it's much more likely that anti-war people become pro-war than you move in the other direction. So what we really need in this party and in this country are people who are going to have the courage to actually stand up to the generals, to the neocon establishment, to the think tanks, to the editorial boards and to actually shift policy. I mean, Trump, who …”
“… of these families and because they seeing the amount spent And look I always glad when people come on our side That's why my tweet about Godheimer was not sarcastic. I was actually trying to be appreciative. And if Ellie and Gallego and New Suburban are going, I'm glad. The only thing I would say in genuineness is when you're in D.C. and we've seen this with people who become chair of the Armed Services Committee or who become vice president or president, the pressure is immense. And it's much more likely that anti-war people become pro-war than you move in the other direction. So what we really need in this party and in this country are people who are going to have the courage to actually stand up to the generals, to the neocon establishment, to the think tanks, to the editorial boards and to actually shift policy. I mean, Trump, who ran rhetorically against this, has not done that. And so that that I think is, yes, we want to build a broad coalition, but we also want to see what are the proof points of courage that folks have demonstrated. And the Iran war is a is a moment where the kind of correct me if you think I'm wrong here. The two issues that you've made most central …”
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The Iran war is not just a distant conflict; it’s impacting the foundations of the global economy, and most Americans don't realize it. As Gulf states struggle economically, the idea that they can fund the war is unrealistic, revealing a disconnect between public perception and economic reality. This situation highlights the urgent need for courageous political leaders who can challenge the status quo and address these intertwined issues of war and economic stability.
“… trying to message around it. There was one moment where it seemed like some Americans were buying it, but then immediately, immediately, House and Senate Republicans publicly began to go to war with each other over who's at fault for the last week's debacle, with the Republicans pointing fingers at each other, right? The GOP-run Congress has left town until mid-April. While Donald Trump was forced to issue an executive order to pay TSA employees, the GOP House was blaming the Senate. The Republican Senate was blaming the Republican House They basically blew away their game This episode …”
“… for the Republicans. He's just telling it like it is here. At one point, Republicans seem to be breaking through with their message that Democrats instigated the DHS fight over undocumented immigrants. You know, Republicans were blasting ads, were trying to message around it. There was one moment where it seemed like some Americans were buying it, but then immediately, immediately, House and Senate Republicans publicly began to go to war with each other over who's at fault for the last week's debacle, with the Republicans pointing fingers at each other, right? The GOP-run Congress has left town until mid-April. While Donald Trump was forced to issue an executive order to pay TSA employees, the GOP House was blaming the Senate. The Republican Senate was blaming the Republican House They basically blew away their game This episode illustrates how adrift the GOP Congress is when Trump remains on the sidelines Trump was completely silent about the Senate proposal although his staff was telling lawmakers he approved. When it became clear that the House would reject it, Trump sided with them. But now the House Republican Conference has ownership of the impasse. Republicans own this. That …”
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Republican Representative Mike Lawler faced a furious crowd at a town hall in Rockland County, New York, where veterans criticized his loyalty to Donald Trump. As tensions escalated, a veteran passionately defended his right to protest, highlighting the disconnect between lawmakers and those they represent. This incident underscores the growing unrest within the Republican Party amid Trump's controversial leadership and the party's internal conflicts.
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Markwayne Mullen's nomination for DHS is in jeopardy as he refuses to take responsibility for past actions, leading to sharp criticism from Senator Rand Paul. Paul highlights the agency's troubling history of violence, emphasizing the need for a leader with a good temperament amid ongoing scrutiny. This clash reveals deeper concerns about Mullen's suitability for a role that requires both accountability and restraint.
“… to investigate that. Would you agree that's qualitatively different than a fishing expedition targeting 20 percent of the Republicans in the Senate? Would you agree that's qualitatively different? I'm not familiar with the details of either investigation, so I wouldn't want to speculate. Well, let me ask you this. Would you be troubled if tomorrow the Trump Department of Justice issued a subpoena for the phone records of every Democrat that sits on the Judiciary Committee? Not if it was based on factual evidence, specific and articulable facts. Well, let me be clear. I'd be damned …”
“Menendez is currently incarcerated in prison for corruption, And if you've got evidence of criminal conduct of one individual, the Department of Justice has an obligation to investigate that. Would you agree that's qualitatively different than a fishing expedition targeting 20 percent of the Republicans in the Senate? Would you agree that's qualitatively different? I'm not familiar with the details of either investigation, so I wouldn't want to speculate. Well, let me ask you this. Would you be troubled if tomorrow the Trump Department of Justice issued a subpoena for the phone records of every Democrat that sits on the Judiciary Committee? Not if it was based on factual evidence, specific and articulable facts. Well, let me be clear. I'd be damned troubled. And that would be an abuse of power. And I'm going to predict not a single Democrat is going to say even a word about the abuse of power on their side. And that double standard is troubling. Senator Lee. Senator, you're absolutely right there in the point that you were making. Yeah, it really is amazing that nobody – and by the way, the entire …”
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The Arctic Frost investigation reveals shocking abuse of power, likening it to Watergate. Evidence shows that subpoenas targeted 20% of Republican senators and even included illegal wiretaps of campaign staff. This political maneuvering raises serious concerns about integrity and legal boundaries in government investigations.
“… I asked you whether you complied with that policy. If you let me finish, I'm happy to answer your question, sir. That being said, I sat before the committee during my confirmation process and committed to working with the committee to follow the law. The law does allow for the emergency exemption. That's why we used it. I'm not asking you about... I understand that, but I think the context is important, sir. I know because I submitted a question for the record, and you said you would comply with CAT policy. So now I'm asking you whether you were involved in reviewing the transfer of 20,000 bombs to …”
“declaration, if there's ever a circumstance that's an emergency, this would be it. Mr. D'Anamo, this is non-responsive. I can't ask you whether it was an emergency. I asked you whether you complied with that policy. If you let me finish, I'm happy to answer your question, sir. That being said, I sat before the committee during my confirmation process and committed to working with the committee to follow the law. The law does allow for the emergency exemption. That's why we used it. I'm not asking you about... I understand that, but I think the context is important, sir. I know because I submitted a question for the record, and you said you would comply with CAT policy. So now I'm asking you whether you were involved in reviewing the transfer of 20,000 bombs to the Netanyahu government with respect to compliance with the CAT policy. any foreign military sale that we do would fall underneath the conventional arms transfer. Did you personally review that assessment? Again, Senator, the emergency declaration. No, not the emergency declaration. Did you review the assessment regarding whether or not that …”
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During a recent Senate hearing, a top Trump official, DeNano, was grilled about the potential revival of nuclear testing in the U.S. Senator Rosen confronted him about Trump's alarming desire to conduct tests, highlighting the environmental implications and the historical context of arms control efforts. The exchange revealed a chilling acceptance of nuclear testing, raising concerns about the future of U.S. nuclear policy.
“… will get some funding to DHS so that our airport situation will get cleaned up because it is quite a fiasco. Listen to this from NBC. Washington, Senate Republicans are buzzing with optimism that they found a viable path to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Four sources familiar with negotiations between the White House and Congress told NBC News. Republicans believe the framework could gain the support of President Donald Trump and secure enough Democratic support to quickly fund the TSA and bring an end to long lines at airports. The path involves funding all of DHS with the …”
“Let's get back to our shores. Because hopefully, fingers crossed, the Republicans may push something through that will get some funding to DHS so that our airport situation will get cleaned up because it is quite a fiasco. Listen to this from NBC. Washington, Senate Republicans are buzzing with optimism that they found a viable path to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Four sources familiar with negotiations between the White House and Congress told NBC News. Republicans believe the framework could gain the support of President Donald Trump and secure enough Democratic support to quickly fund the TSA and bring an end to long lines at airports. The path involves funding all of DHS with the exception of immigration enforcement and deportation operations under ICE. Once DHS is largely functioning again, Republicans would attempt to use the filibuster proof reconciliation process to fund the rest of ICE and pass a limited portions of the Save America Act, an election bill that is Trump's top priority. A White House official told NBC News the …”
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The Democrats are to blame for the DHS funding impasse, using it as leverage to extract concessions on ICE, despite ICE already being funded.
“… is exactly correct. What happened when RFK came to HHS is that he examined the system and how it came to be. And everybody pointed to this Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which has been around for decades. It's mostly just rubber stamped, whatever pharma puts in front of them. Actually, whatever pharma puts in front of the CDC, the CDC puts it in front of this committee. And the committee sleeps through the meetings. They wake up at the very end, shaking off hangovers and take votes. And it's always been unanimous. Every new shot gets approved. Well, RFK looked at who was on the …”
“… go to these rogue judges, and they have the power of the best law firms in the country, the best research in the country. And, of course, the media, as you see in the New York Times, they cheering them on. Correct, sir? That is – everything you said is exactly correct. What happened when RFK came to HHS is that he examined the system and how it came to be. And everybody pointed to this Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which has been around for decades. It's mostly just rubber stamped, whatever pharma puts in front of them. Actually, whatever pharma puts in front of the CDC, the CDC puts it in front of this committee. And the committee sleeps through the meetings. They wake up at the very end, shaking off hangovers and take votes. And it's always been unanimous. Every new shot gets approved. Well, RFK looked at who was on the committee and found obvious stated and many unstated conflicts of interest, direct payments to these guys from pharmaceutical companies, ownership of patents and the drugs on which they're voting. I mean, this is a brazen plot. I mean, it was so outrageous that it struck RFK that, well, I'm here to root out corruption. How can this committee possibly …”
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Bobby Kennedy took decisive action against the pharmaceutical industry's influence on vaccine approvals by firing a corrupt advisory committee. He replaced them with independent experts, aiming to reform the childhood vaccination schedule that had ballooned since 1986. This radical overhaul could change how vaccines are evaluated and approved in America.
“… $220 million on an ad campaign and fallout over her handling of an ice surge in Minnesota. Senator Mullen facing a tough round of questioning from committee chair Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. Senator Paul describing an assault he suffered from a neighbor in 2017, leaving the senator with broken ribs and months of complicated recovery. The senator then bringing up comments made by Senator Mullen to others amid a disagreement between the two about a piece of legislation. You told the media that I was a freaking snake and that you completely understood why I had been assaulted. I was …”
“… Noem to the role of Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, a Western Hemisphere security initiative, effective March 31st. The president making the move amid a string of controversies for Noem, including allegations of an affair, spending $220 million on an ad campaign and fallout over her handling of an ice surge in Minnesota. Senator Mullen facing a tough round of questioning from committee chair Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. Senator Paul describing an assault he suffered from a neighbor in 2017, leaving the senator with broken ribs and months of complicated recovery. The senator then bringing up comments made by Senator Mullen to others amid a disagreement between the two about a piece of legislation. You told the media that I was a freaking snake and that you completely understood why I had been assaulted. I was shocked that you would justify and celebrate this violent assault. That caused me so much pain. I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force. You have never had the courage to look me in the eye and tell me that the …”
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During his confirmation hearing, Senator Markwayne Mullin faced intense questioning from Senator Rand Paul over comments he made regarding Paul's 2017 assault. Paul challenged Mullin, asking if he truly believed the attack was justified, leading to a heated exchange that questioned Mullin's fitness to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The confrontation highlighted deep divisions in political discourse and raised concerns about violence in politics.
“… So we're at 51 votes right now, but that would pass it. Is this just a display in good old-fashioned political hardball? We need to make sure that Senate Republicans keep their backbones here. This is the most crucial piece of legislation. Remember what Senate Democrats are doing. They are filibustering a bill with 80% plus support among Americans, including a super majority of Democrats and a super majority of minorities. If we can't get the SAVE Act passed in the Senate, if Senator John Thune cannot get the SAVE Act passed in the Senate, he may need to find a different line of work. If you …”
“… political nuance right now This is pure political muscle of who can stand here because as soon as they fade for any reason, we can bring it to an immediate vote. And we already know Murkowski said she's a no. Tillis didn't even show up for the rule. So we're at 51 votes right now, but that would pass it. Is this just a display in good old-fashioned political hardball? We need to make sure that Senate Republicans keep their backbones here. This is the most crucial piece of legislation. Remember what Senate Democrats are doing. They are filibustering a bill with 80% plus support among Americans, including a super majority of Democrats and a super majority of minorities. If we can't get the SAVE Act passed in the Senate, if Senator John Thune cannot get the SAVE Act passed in the Senate, he may need to find a different line of work. If you can't pass legislation with 80 percent support, including a super majority of Democrats and a super majority of minorities, you're not doing your job. So force these Democrats to get up there and argue like this Patty Murray has just done from Washington that married women can't figure out how to change their voter ID so they can vote like they're too …”
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The SAVE Act is essential for election integrity and has overwhelming bipartisan support among Americans, despite Democratic opposition.
“… recertifying that Iran is a terrorist state. That just happened last week. 53 and the usual radical suspects. Okay. Now this week, members of the Senate, Democratic members of the Senate, Cory Booker, Chris Murphy, Tim Kaine, Demi Duckworth, Adam Schiff, Tommy Baldwin, all Trump haters. All right. And so we're going to shut the Senate down unless Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. We're going to shut it down. That means we're not going to even consider any legislation …”
“… president in 1968. You remember LBJ was forced to resign because he mishandled the Vietnam War, and Nixon just trounced the Democratic opposition across the board. You might remember that 53 Democrats in the House of Representatives voted against recertifying that Iran is a terrorist state. That just happened last week. 53 and the usual radical suspects. Okay. Now this week, members of the Senate, Democratic members of the Senate, Cory Booker, Chris Murphy, Tim Kaine, Demi Duckworth, Adam Schiff, Tommy Baldwin, all Trump haters. All right. And so we're going to shut the Senate down unless Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. We're going to shut it down. That means we're not going to even consider any legislation so nothing will get done. It's kind of blackmail, right? No matter what the issue, they're not going to cooperate. In addition to that, a number of these same senators objected to the June bombing, June 13th, 2025, of the Iranian nuclear headquarters. Remember that? Which was successful. And set back the Iranian nuke weapons program. However, …”
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President Trump's actions against Iran could secure Republican victories in the midterms, but if it backfires, Democrats may surge. The Democratic Party faces a significant risk as they position themselves as the anti-war party, reminiscent of the Vietnam War era, which could lead to a repeat of past political failures. With key senators opposing military actions, the stakes are high for both parties in this unfolding drama.
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