Codifying DOGE; A look at the impact of teachers unions; Winning the AI space race
🇺🇸 July 17 – $9B in DOGE Cuts, Zohran in DC, and Trump’s Energy Play The Senate is moving forward with a $9 BILLION rescissions package, aiming to slash wasteful spending in foreign aid, politicized public broadcasting (like NPR and PBS), and even controversial line items hidden in global health initiatives like PEPFAR. We break down: Foreign aid funds going to LGBT political causes overseas The truth about NPR/PBS funding — and why cuts won’t shut them down Plus: 🚨 Zohran Mamdani lands in DC — and immediately runs into backlash from Jewish leaders and NYC business figures 🔥 Trump’s energy roundtable in Pennsylvania highlights $92B in investment and a plan to power AI with natural gas ⚛️ “Nuclear Warp Speed” — America’s chance to become the world’s energy superpower 📉 New polling: Concern over climate change has stalled, even as activists warn the World Cup could be threatened by global warming 🎓 SCOTUS signals the Department of Education might be on the chopping block — and we revisit what union boss Becky Pringle really prioritizes 🇺🇸 Biden’s former border advisor goes public with a plan to fix immigration — but is it too late? 🎙️ Ruthless podcast signs with Fox — congrats to Smug and the team Subscribe, share, and leave a 5-star review to keep your morning sharp with the 10 Minute Drill — your daily shot of news without the spin.
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REPOST: Gavin's Big Blunder; New data on midterm enthusiasm; Kamala, Tim, and Diet Mt. Dew
*This is a repost of Tuesday's episode after some reported technical difficulties accessing it. We will release a new episode tomorrow (Thursday, July 17th) 🇺🇸 July 15: Pot Farm Raids, Biden Autopen Scandal, Kamala’s Diet Dew, and Dem Freefall This episode of the 10 Minute Drill covers the stories they don’t want you to hear: 🚔 ICE Raids Illegal Pot Farms in California 361 illegal immigrants arrested—violent criminals, child labor, and a farm linked to a major Gavin Newsom donor. Democrats rush to defend “families picking our food” while ignoring unaccompanied minors being exploited. ✍🏻 Biden’s Autopen Bombshell The New York Times reports staffers, not Biden, approved pardons using an autopen. Jeff Zients gave the go-ahead—what else is being rubber-stamped? 🥤 Kamala, Walz, and the Diet Mountain Dew Saga New revelations from 2024: VP pick Tim Walz chosen for his lack of ambition—and his rural soda appeal? Democrats’ identity politics hits a new low. 📊 “It’s Not 2017 Anymore” Record GOP fundraising. Polling collapse for Democrats among white, Hispanic, and working-class voters. Base enthusiasm fading fast. 💁🏻♂️ NYT: Time to Stop Snubbing Conservatives? Former Obama speechwriter now says shunning Trump supporters might’ve gone too far. 🏦 Debanking and the War on FinTech JP Morgan’s new fees could crush apps like Venmo and Robinhood. Critics say it's a tax on innovation and a threat to consumer freedom. 📲 Subscribe now for fast, fearless political commentary. No fluff, no filler—just the stories that matter.
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ICE at illegal marijuana farms; New data on midterm enthusiasm; Kamala, Tim Walz, and Diet Mt. Dew
July 14: Pot Farm Raids, Biden Autopen Scandal, Kamala’s Diet Dew, and Dem Freefall This episode of the 10 Minute Drill covers the stories they don’t want you to hear: – ICE Raids Illegal Pot Farms in California 361 illegal immigrants arrested—violent criminals, child labor, and a farm linked to a major Gavin Newsom donor. Democrats rush to defend “families picking our food” while ignoring unaccompanied minors being exploited. – Biden’s Autopen Bombshell The New York Times reports staffers, not Biden, approved pardons using an autopen. Jeff Zients gave the go-ahead—what else is being rubber-stamped? – Kamala, Walz, and the Diet Mountain Dew Saga New revelations from 2024: VP pick Tim Walz chosen for his lack of ambition—and his rural soda appeal? Democrats’ identity politics hits a new low. – “It’s Not 2017 Anymore” Record GOP fundraising. Polling collapse for Democrats among white, Hispanic, and working-class voters. Base enthusiasm fading fast. – NYT: Time to Stop Snubbing Conservatives? Former Obama speechwriter now says shunning Trump supporters might’ve gone too far. – Debanking and the War on FinTech JP Morgan’s new fees could crush apps like Venmo and Robinhood. Critics say it's a tax on innovation and a threat to consumer freedom. Subscribe now for fast, fearless political commentary. No fluff, no filler—just the stories that matter.
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ICE at illegal marijuana farms; New data on midterm enthusiasm; Kamala, Tim Walz, and Diet Mt. Dew
July 14: Pot Farm Raids, Biden Autopen Scandal, Kamala’s Diet Dew, and Dem Freefall This episode of the 10 Minute Drill covers the stories they don’t want you to hear: – ICE Raids Illegal Pot Farms in California 361 illegal immigrants arrested—violent criminals, child labor, and a farm linked to a major Gavin Newsom donor. Democrats rush to defend “families picking our food” while ignoring unaccompanied minors being exploited. – Biden’s Autopen Bombshell The New York Times reports staffers, not Biden, approved pardons using an autopen. Jeff Zients gave the go-ahead—what else is being rubber-stamped? – Kamala, Walz, and the Diet Mountain Dew Saga New revelations from 2024: VP pick Tim Walz chosen for his lack of ambition—and his rural soda appeal? Democrats’ identity politics hits a new low. – “It’s Not 2017 Anymore” Record GOP fundraising. Polling collapse for Democrats among white, Hispanic, and working-class voters. Base enthusiasm fading fast. – NYT: Time to Stop Snubbing Conservatives? Former Obama speechwriter now says shunning Trump supporters might’ve gone too far. – Debanking and the War on FinTech JP Morgan’s new fees could crush apps like Venmo and Robinhood. Critics say it's a tax on innovation and a threat to consumer freedom. – Climate Change Concern Flatlines CNN’s latest polling shows concern over climate change has stalled—despite billions in spending and constant media pressure. Subscribe now for fast, fearless political commentary. No fluff, no filler—just the stories that matter.
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Trump presses forward on trade reset; Democrat leadership vacuum grows dire
July 10 | Trade Letters, Newsom’s Accent, Biden’s Doctor, FCC’s Big Move & Trump’s Climate Team On today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill: Tariff Bombshells: The Biden administration quietly notifies Iraq, Libya, the Philippines, and others of new tariffs. We’ve got the trade letters and the implications. Newsom in South Carolina: Gavin tries out a new accent (really), Clyburn hints he’s running, and even MSNBC isn’t buying it. Doctor O’Connor Testifies — Then Pleads the Fifth: Biden’s longtime physician faces the House Oversight Committee, and the cover-up questions heat up. FCC Launches “Build America” Agenda: Chairman Brendan Carr unveils a plan to overhaul rural broadband and telecom access — and cleanup the mess left behind by Biden’s FCC. Healthcare Lies Exposed: The Wall Street Journal slams the media narrative around Medicaid work requirements — we break down what’s really in the GOP bill. Dems, Violence & ICE: Axios reveals shocking polling showing some Dem voters want politicians “shot” — then an ICE ambush leaves a cop in critical condition. Where’s the outrage? Supreme Court Sides with Trump: SCOTUS blocks an order stopping Trump’s federal layoffs. What it means for the deep state fight. Trump’s New Climate Scientists: Meet the experts the media doesn’t want to talk about — including Steven Koonin and John Christy — who say the science is far from “settled.” Also featuring: Delete Delete Delete: The FCC’s tech cleanup initiative A new book drop: 2024: How Trump Retook America and Broke the Democrats More receipts, screenshots, and straight talk Listen now — fast takes, no fluff.
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