10 Minute Drill

Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to “shut up,” Trump holds off on Russia sanctions and goes after Zelenskyy, and the No Kings protests run low on energy. Matt Whitlock breaks down Sunday’s biggest political stories in 10 minutes.

In today’s episode:

No Kings 2.0: low energy, an older crowd, and empty bingo halls across America

Republicans push back as Trump holds Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill. Ted Cruz weighs in, and Trump’s Truth Social post blames Zelenskyy, citing peace talks and diesel prices.

Minnesota Senate debate: Michele Tafoya vs. Peggy Flanagan, as Flanagan dodges blame and points at Tim Walz

Michigan Senate: the Squad blames Schumer ahead of time, and does Ayanna Pressley help Abdul El-Sayed?

More questions about Abdul El-Sayed’s associations, plus his attacks on Haley Stevens’ loyalty

Maine Senate: Troy Jackson’s “shut up” moment, an awkward Iran answer, health care plans, and the closing ads

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - No kings, no energy

2:05 - Trump and Russian energy sanctions

4:27 - Minnesota Senate debate

6:11 - The squad tries to help in Minnesota

7:57 - Abdul and the muslim brotherhood

10:20 - Troy Jackson’s slow implosion

14:12 - the week ahead

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Abdul El-Sayed faces tough questions, Ilhan Omar is under scrutiny, and Democrats unveil their plans for the first 100 days if they retake Congress. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, Matt Whitlock breaks down the biggest political stories shaping the 2026 midterm elections.

Abdul El-Sayed faces renewed scrutiny over his comments on violence and his responses to questions about the Muslim Brotherhood as Michigan’s race tightens. Plus, new reporting alleges major banks denied services to conservative and pro-life groups, raising questions about political debanking and financial discrimination.

We also examine the federal investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s political controversies, and the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on alleged Medicaid and Obamacare fraud.

And Texas Democrat James Talarico faces scrutiny over his comments on gender ideology, abortion, and parental rights. What do his positions reveal about the issues driving the political debate ahead of November?

From Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign controversies to Democrats’ midterm strategy, government waste, and the fight over parental rights, 10 Minute Drill covers the latest political news and analysis you need to know.

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - Abdul’s Latest Explosion

5:40 - Ilhan Omar’s House Gets Raided

7:17 - The Latest on Debanking

9:33 - The Democrat 100 Day Plan

10:57 - Peggy Flanagan’s Native Name

12:42 - Talarico’s Townhall Disaster

Iran’s strategy to influence the 2026 midterm elections, tightening Senate races in Texas and Iowa, and growing questions about Kamala Harris’s 2028 presidential ambitions lead today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock.

We break down reports that Iran is escalating attacks on commercial shipping to keep oil prices high ahead of Election Day, the latest campaign trail developments with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and the key takeaways from the Maine and Iowa Senate debates.

Plus, 22 state financial officers are challenging major credit rating agencies over ESG policies that allegedly favor Chinese companies over American businesses. And after a year of missed opportunities, has Kamala Harris wasted her chance to rebuild her political standing before a potential 2028 presidential run?

Today’s topics:

Iran’s alleged effort to influence the U.S. midterm elections through attacks on commercial shipping and higher oil prices.

The 2026 Senate elections, including the tightening Texas race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.

Maine Senate debate highlights as Susan Collins challenges Troy Jackson on electricity costs and government policy.

Iowa’s Senate race, including Ashley Hinson’s debate with Josh Turek and questions about his voting record.

State treasurers challenge Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P over ESG ratings and the treatment of American and Chinese companies.

Kamala Harris’s political future, her potential 2028 presidential campaign, and criticism from Democratic allies who say she failed to make her case to voters.

Listen to the 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock for sharp political commentary, Republican campaign strategy, election analysis, and the biggest stories shaping American politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrats are riding high on “hopium” ahead of the midterms, but could their confidence backfire? On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest Senate race developments, why some Black Democrats are abandoning Abdul El-Sayed, and the growing controversies surrounding independent candidate Dan Osborn.

Plus, we examine how Britain’s expanding welfare state is threatening its financial future, discuss Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing and Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation, and respond to your fan mail.

Tune in for the latest political news, election analysis, and the stories shaping the national conversation.

0:00 - Intro

0:58 - Trump’s New Press Secretary

2:34 - Democrats Get Hoped Up on Hopium

5:39 - The Welfare State Warning from the UK

7:40 - Black Democrats Abandon Abdul

10:09 - Dan Osborn’s Leaked Audio

13:04 - Fan Mail!

The Michigan Senate race turns nasty as Abdul El-Sayed trades insults with Sen. John Kennedy and faces new Muslim Brotherhood questions from Mike Rogers’ campaign. Plus: why government-run healthcare fails patients, Hollywood’s push for film tax credits, the CLARITY Act and open banking, and Hasan Piker gets torched by a comedian.

In this episode:

Abdul El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood: El-Sayed told Meet the Press that no one in his family has Muslim Brotherhood ties. The Mike Rogers campaign responded with posts it says came from his sister. We break down El-Sayed’s answer, and why his campaign didn’t deny the posts.

Kennedy vs. El-Sayed: Sen. Kennedy’s “Bin Laden jersey” jab, and El-Sayed’s KKK “bed sheet” comeback.

Big government healthcare failure: El-Sayed’s Medicare for All plan promises free care with no premiums, copays or networks. We look at what single-payer actually delivers abroad: higher taxes, rationing, and specialist waits in Canada, France and the U.K. far longer than in the U.S.

Film tax credits in the lame duck: Hollywood jobs are moving overseas, and Congress, with Trump’s blessing, is scrambling to stop the production exodus. Is a federal film tax credit the fix?

The CLARITY Act and open banking: What the crypto market structure fight means for open banking and your financial data.

Hasan Piker cooked: A comedian calls out the Twitch streamer as a communist nepo baby.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:41 Abdul El-Sayed lies about the Muslim brotherhood

04:05 Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to terrorism

08:30 Big Gov Healthcare Failure / Medicare for All

10:05 Big Govt. Healthcare Failure called out

12:11 Film Tax Credits & Hollywood Production Exodus

14:40 Hasan Piker dragged by comedian in awkward interview

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