$215 Million For Women's Health, Bondi Blames Blanche, Bolton Plea Deal and more
05/06/2026 | 8 min
The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health. Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Transcript, Lawmakers Target ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Trump’s Coal Investment and more
04/06/2026 | 7 min
We have new insight into Former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door meeting with House lawmakers over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Republicans rejected efforts to kill President Donald Trump’s controversial fund. Doubts surround Middle East peace efforts as Hezbollah and Israel exchange fresh strikes. Federal officials shift from their previous positions on Ebola cases. Plus, the latest efforts to boost the US coal industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fmr. Nat'l Security Advisor Plea Deal, New Epstein Orbit Allegations, Missing American in Japan and more
04/06/2026 | 7 min
John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified information. We’ll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court’s docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reflecting Pool Update, Hostage Standoff Over, House Rebukes Trump and more
04/06/2026 | 9 min
The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s Iran war powers. The Senate is set to debate ICE funding, as Trump won't commit to killing the $1.8B anti-weaponization fund. The suspect in a 15-hour hostage standoff in California was killed. The President touts progress on the Reflecting Pool and the building of the UFC stage on the south lawn. Plus, a stranger helps a family who had their van stolen on vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
House Vote on Iran, Ballroom Funding Update, Missing Banana Artwork and more
03/06/2026 | 7 min
We start with a key congressional vote on potentially reining in President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran. A vote-a-rama on ICE and border patrol funds is expected to kick off without one of Trump’s priorities. Trump weighed in on the status of his controversial settlement fund. A UFC fight arena at the White House may be here to stay. Plus, the latest incident over a viral banana artwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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