10 Minute Drill

President Donald Trump responds to Iranian attacks on U.S. service members, orders a review of the National Academy of Sciences over controversial climate materials, and Democrats face growing internal divisions across the country.

In this episode, we break down the biggest political stories shaping Washington and the states:

Iran Update: The Pentagon identifies the two U.S. soldiers killed in Iran-backed attacks in Jordan as President Trump promises a strong response to attacks on American troops.

Trump and the National Academy of Sciences: President Trump orders a review of the National Academy of Sciences after allegations that politically motivated climate materials were used in federal judicial education. We examine the controversy surrounding NASEM, climate policy, and the debate over scientific neutrality.

Wisconsin Governor’s Race: Democratic Socialists are gaining momentum in Wisconsin as establishment Democrats scramble to prevent DSA-backed candidate Francesca Hong from winning the Democratic nomination. We analyze the growing divide within the Democratic Party between progressives and party insiders.

Maine Senate Race: We recap the latest Democratic Senate debate, including viral moments, progressive policy positions, and why the race is highlighting challenges for Democrats trying to take on Sen. Susan Collins.

The Progressive Movement Under the Microscope: From DSA controversies and Hasan Piker’s comments on Mao to the latest viral moments involving Democratic activists, we examine the cultural battles shaping the modern left.

AOC’s Viral Moments: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparks another online debate after clips highlighting her changing accents go viral.

Plus: Zohran Mamdani, Randi Weingarten, Michigan politics, election strategy, and the latest conservative political analysis.

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0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Iran Update

1:47 - Trump goes after NASEM

4:14 - Wisconsin’s DSA Mess

7:29 - Maine Senate Debate Highlights

11:15 - The DSA Plays Dress Up

13:50 - AOC’s new accent

July 20: Iran Kills US Troops, Midterm Polling Shifts, AOC's Michigan Rally, Hasan Piker's Mao Costume, Maine Debate Chaos, and Hawaii's Supreme Court Under Fire

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Two US service members were killed in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on an airbase in Jordan, and new reporting suggests the Trump administration may be preparing to significantly escalate its air campaign against Iran. We break down what happened, the response so far, and whether this crosses the president's threshold for retaliation.

Also in this episode:

A new Washington Post poll shows a tightening generic congressional ballot, with Republicans leading on the economy and on the issues voters care about most.

AOC and Bernie Sanders rallied in Detroit for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, but the makeup of the crowd raised questions as El-Sayed and Haley Stevens compete for Black voters. We also look at reporting suggesting AOC was reading from campaign talking points.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker showed up to a College Democrats event dressed as Mao Zedong, and we discuss why the optics may not be an accident.

In Maine, Ashley Webb stood out at the Senate debate, but the bigger story is that Democrats still don't have a clear frontrunner to challenge Susan Collins, as Shenna Bellows struggled to answer basic questions on stage.

And the Hawaii Supreme Court issued a controversial opinion questioning the credibility of the US Supreme Court, citing the "spirit of aloha" over constitutional precedent.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:43 - Iran erupts with hellfire on the way

1:51 - Midterm ballots tighten

3:04 - Michigan becomes proxy for Dem Civil War

5:06 - Hasan Piker speaks to College Democrats dressed as Mao

6:39 - Maine Senate debate creates incredible content

9:11 - Hawaii Supreme Court goes crazy

11:52 - Week Ahead

All this and more in today's 10 Minute Drill.

In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories shaping America.

Marco Rubio exposes the dangers of far-left political violence and explains why excusing extremism in the name of a “worthy cause” can have lasting consequences.

We also examine the latest controversy surrounding Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, his dismissal of Lyndsey Fifield’s accusations against Graham Platner, and how his past role in the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation fight continues to raise questions about political bias.

Plus, Zohran Mamdani doubles down on his far-left housing agenda, including proposals surrounding property ownership and his controversial comments on evictions.

From political violence and accountability to the debates over housing, private property rights, and the future of America’s political landscape, we cover the stories making headlines.

All this and more on today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill.

0:00 - Intro

0:34 - Marco Rubio Speaks on Domestic Terrorism

2:30 - Sheldon Whitehouse Defends Platner

6:12 - Zohran’s Socialist Takeover

9:05 - Top Stories from the Week

In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest stories from Washington, Capitol Hill, and the 2026 political landscape:

President Donald Trump’s Defense & Innovation Summit: Trump announces a major defense manufacturing expansion in Pennsylvania and outlines his vision for rebuilding America’s defense industrial base through a “peace through strength” agenda.

Todd Blanche vs. Senate Democrats: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faces tough questions and a heated confirmation hearing showdown on Capitol Hill.

Nick Shirley’s fraud investigation reaches Congress: The independent journalist brings attention to allegations of government waste and fraud during a Capitol Hill hearing — while Democrats decline to attend.

Michigan Senate race update: New polling shows the Democratic primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed tightening ahead of the 2026 Senate race.

Gavin Newsom vs. Elon Musk: California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes Elon Musk and claims California helped fuel his success — sparking a debate over regulation, innovation, and capitalism.

Joe Biden’s next chapter: The former president announces a new book, prompting questions about authorship and the controversy surrounding the use of the autopen.

Tune in for the latest political news, election updates, Capitol Hill battles, and the stories shaping America today on 10 Minute Drill.

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Pennsylvania Defense Summit

2:45 - Todd Blanche Hearing for AG

4:11 - Nick Shirley Testifies on more Fraud

5:45 - New Michigan Senate Polling

7:51 - Gavin Newsom takes on Elon Musk

10:28 - Joe Biden Writes a Book

On today's episode of Ten Minute Drill, Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify before Congress about escalating threats against the Supreme Court, including a swatting call at Barrett's home. We also cover the Democratic Socialists of America's push to abolish the U.S. Senate, restructure the Supreme Court, grant amnesty to all immigrants, and defund the Department of War.

Plus: growing bipartisan calls to investigate foreign influence campaigns targeting U.S. AI data center projects, a new report on how private climate risk scores from First Street — tied to BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street — may be quietly lowering American home values with no appeals process, and our Waste Wednesday segment on a Texas hospital using taxpayer-subsidized 340B funding to advertise "birth packages" to expectant mothers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. We close with the latest from the Michigan Senate race, where Medicare for All candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over his wife's private medical practice, plus an update on Haley Stevens' campaign.

0:00 - Intro

1:01 - SCOTUS Safety Concerns

4:13 - The DSA’s Agenda is WILD

6:53 - Data Center’s & China

8:35 - Zillow and Climate Change

10:45 - Waste Wednesday

13:22 - The Michigan Senate Mess