10 Minute Drill

10 Minute Drill Monday Rundown for August 3rd:

Senators propose bill to fund the government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown, new details emerge on what would have been a massive Iran attack, fresh Michigan Senate polling shakes up the race ahead of Tuesday's primary, Mandela Barnes drops out of the Wisconsin governor's race, and a new watchdog database tracks foreign money in American politics.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Senate look-ahead

3:05 - Iran attacks called off

4:55 - Michigan Senate primary on Tuesday

6:33 - DSA radical winning Wisconsin primary

8:57 - Foreign dark money

10:31 - Week ahead

In this episode:

- Senate CR Deal — Collins and Murray's government funding agreement runs through December 11, and whether GOP leaders can clear a packed to-do list — including Russia sanctions and a crypto procedural vote — before the August recess

- Iran — new reporting on a foiled attack that would have been massive in scale

- Michigan Senate Race — EPIC-MRA polling shows Mike Rogers leading Abdul El-Sayed 46-43 and Haley Stevens 44-42, heading into Tuesday's primary

- Wisconsin — the run-up to the August 11 primary, Francesca Hong's past positions resurface, and Mandela Barnes exits the governor's race amid a Politico investigation

- Americans for Public Trust launches the Follow Foreign Money Database, a new free tool tracking foreign influence in U.S. politics

- A look ahead at the week in Washington

The 10 Minute Drill breaks down the day's biggest political stories — fast, sharp, and to the point.

10 Minute Drill might’ve been on the road this week, but a ton happened back in the nation’s capital and around the country! Here are the top five stories from the past week.

The fallout surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's push for taxpayer-funded government grocery stores and higher taxes.

How COVID-era election policies—including mass mail-in ballots, expanded ballot harvesting, and unsupervised drop boxes—continue to fuel calls for election reform. Reports that thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote through New Jersey's motor vehicle system—and what it means for election security.

President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Ukraine's battlefield momentum shifts. Has Ukraine turned the tide against Russia?

We explain why Mamdani's promise to sell groceries 30% below market prices doesn't add up, why critics say his proposal would leave taxpayers footing the bill, and why publishing the names and addresses of property owners targeted for new taxes has sparked outrage

And finally, Abdul El-Sayed has a new strategy to try and discredit Haley Stevens. What does it have to do with Shrek and is it a good strategy?

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Zohran Mamdani, Iran, the U.S. Senate, and the latest battle over tax cuts headline today's episode.

We break down the latest developments surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, discuss any breaking news involving Iran, and examine New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposal for taxpayer-funded government grocery stores and higher taxes. We explain why critics argue the economics behind the plan don't work and why Mamdani's decision to publish information tied to property owners targeted by his proposed tax increases has sparked controversy.

We also examine Democrats' latest effort to claim credit for tax relief that Republicans argue they opposed, new polling on Republicans' chances of maintaining control of the U.S. Senate, and what the results could mean for President Trump's legislative agenda.

Plus, we answer questions about the Senate filibuster and react to Bernie Sanders' latest comments on socialism and government spending.

In this episode:

Dr. Anthony Fauci follow-up and new developments

Breaking news on Iran

Zohran Mamdani's government grocery store proposal

Mamdani's proposed property tax and homeowner controversy

Democrats' tax cut messaging

New U.S. Senate polling

The future of the Senate filibuster

Bernie Sanders' latest remarks

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0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Iran Bombing Latest

0:59 - Fauci Hearing Fireworks

3:23 - Zohran Mamdani’s Communist Store

6:59 - Democrats take Credit for BBB

9:19 - Listener Comments on the Filibuster

11:45 - Senate Outlook for 2026

13:28 - Bernie Sanders No Regrets

In today's episode, we cover the biggest political and national security stories shaping the headlines.

We begin with the memorial honoring Senator Lindsey Graham before turning to President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. As Ukraine continues to make battlefield gains against Russia, we discuss what appears to be a shift in Trump's outlook toward Zelensky and what it could mean for the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.

Next, we examine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House, the political backlash from the American left, and the broader implications for the U.S.-Israel alliance.

We also break down the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial debate, where candidates sparred over inflation, immigration, Israel, public safety, and the rising cost of living. We discuss the debate's biggest moments and what they reveal about the direction of today's Democratic Party.

Ahead of a major congressional hearing, we review newly released excerpts from Anthony Fauci's private COVID-era diary and compare them with his public statements during the pandemic. We discuss what lawmakers are expected to examine and why these revelations are drawing renewed scrutiny.

Finally, we open Gavin's Skeletons in the Closet as explosive new reporting revisits one of Gavin Newsom's biggest political scandals. We unpack the latest allegations, the renewed media attention, and what the controversy could mean for Newsom's political future.

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0:00 - Intro

0:31 - Lindsey Graham Memorial

1:33 - Trump & Zelensky

3:05 - Netanyahu at the White House

4:47 - Michigan Democratic Debate

7:55 - Fauci's Diary & Congressional Hearing

11:18 - Gavin's Skeletons in the Closet

This week on the podcast, we break down the biggest stories coming out of Washington, including President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Senate's packed legislative agenda, and the latest debate over election integrity.

We also examine why Republicans are pushing the SAVE Act, the controversy surrounding COVID-era election policies, reports of non-citizen voter registration in New Jersey, and Senator John Fetterman's surprising defense of the Senate filibuster. Plus, we discuss new Republican efforts to increase healthcare price transparency and what it could mean for patients across the country.

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