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Primary night in Texas delivers a political upset, new reporting reveals how the Trump administration made the final decision to strike Iran, and Gavin Newsom hears something politicians almost never hear to their face: people don’t like you.

In the March 5 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest stories shaping politics right now — from the collapse of Jasmine Crockett’s campaign in Texas to the Axios report detailing the call between President Trump and Israeli leadership that changed the trajectory of the conflict with Iran.

First, we recap Texas primary night, where James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett after a campaign that drew huge attention from the DC media but clearly failed to connect with voters. Crockett ran an ad featuring nothing but her face playing audio of Donald Trump calling her “stupid,” which cable news loved — but voters apparently did not. After the loss, Crockett suggested cheating, blamed Republicans, and posted a TikTok dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “They Not Like Us.” In the end, voters agreed — Crockett is not like them, because she no longer has a job.

We also look ahead to the Texas Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, and what President Trump had to say about the race on Truth Social.

Next, we break down the Axios report describing the moment the Trump administration decided to strike Iran. According to the report, the White House was pursuing a dual-track strategy — exhausting diplomatic options while simultaneously preparing military plans. Officials had initially planned to build a longer public case for action, but when intelligence revealed the Ayatollah and Iran’s top leadership gathered together, the opportunity to take them out in a single strike proved too significant to pass up.

We also cover Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison facing scrutiny in Congress, including Walz dismissing whistleblowers as racist and Ellison being pressed over his role in advancing controversial programs now under investigation.

On energy policy, Louisiana lawmakers are pushing legislation to block activist lawsuits targeting oil and gas companies, arguing that left-wing legal campaigns are being used to punish the industry and drive up energy costs.

Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom gets a reality check when a voter bluntly tells him that people simply don’t like him — a moment that highlights the scrutiny he’s beginning to face as speculation about his national political ambitions grows.

And finally, we take a look at the viral clips turning Texas Democrat James Talarico into what critics are calling “far-left buzzword bingo,” including claims about six biological sexes, arguments that God is nonbinary, and even invoking the birth of Jesus while discussing abortion policy.

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - Texas Primary Recap

4:00 - The Iran Decision

5:51 - Walz & Ellison Hearing

7:33 - Energy Lawsuits

9:17 - Gavin’s Disliked

10:23 - Far Left Buzzword Bingo

In the March 4 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest developments surrounding Iran, the collapse of diplomacy, and the growing political fallout both overseas and here at home.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff reveals a stunning moment from negotiations with Iran, explaining that Iranian officials openly bragged about possessing enough highly enriched uranium to produce 11 nuclear weapons — a detail that underscores why diplomacy ultimately failed. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the biggest question surrounding the operation: did Israel force America’s hand? Rubio sets the record straight and explains why the strike was inevitable as Iran approached a dangerous strategic threshold.

We also look at the international response, including signals that key European leaders are increasingly aligned with the U.S. position.

Back in the United States, the Supreme Court slows California’s efforts involving gender policies and minors, marking an important development in the ongoing national debate over parental rights and state authority.

On the political front, new reporting shows House Democrats facing a costly and chaotic primary season, with dozens of incumbents already being challenged and tens of millions of dollars pouring into intra-party fights.

Plus: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger digs in after refusing to honor an ICE detainer for an illegal immigrant with a long criminal record who is now accused of murder, and Gavin Newsom complains about California gas prices despite policies critics say have driven refineries out of the state and forced California to import oil through unusual routes.

All that and more in today’s 10 Minute Drill.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Iran Diplomacy

3:04 - Rubio & Israel’s Role

5:56 - SCOTUS backs Parental Rights

7:40 - Democrat’s Primary Issues

9:04 - Spanberger Doubles Down

11:13 - Gavin’s Energy Price Hike

In today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we unpack the rapidly developing fallout from the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran — and why the political, global, and cultural consequences are only just beginning.

Iran Updates: New details reveal 49 killed in a single day, as reports indicate the CIA had monitored the Ayatollah for weeks before the operation. We walk through the latest reporting, the broader historical context, and why the “war of choice” argument is already falling apart.

Democrats in a Corner: Many on the Left say Iran is a terror regime responsible for killing Americans — yet argue the Ayatollah should have remained in power. We examine the messaging dissonance, the “no imminent threat” pivot, and the growing divide between rhetoric and reality. When even members of the U.S. Senate agree Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, what exactly was the alternative?

The World Rallying Together: From key Middle Eastern allies to NATO leadership and Western partners, global responses suggest Iran may have badly miscalculated. We also explore the China angle — with reports that nearly 90% of Iran’s oil exports were heading to Beijing.

Austin Terror Attack: A Texas mass shooting suspect with extremist messaging raises serious national security questions. Was this terrorism? And what does it mean for DHS and domestic vigilance?

Virginia Failures: A 41-year-old mother was stabbed to death at a Virginia bus stop by an illegal immigrant with more than 30 prior arrests. We break down the policy failures and the political fallout.

Portnoy vs. Swalwell: A fiery back-and-forth between Dave Portnoy and Rep. Eric Swalwell turns into a broader debate about war, national security credibility, and who gets to weigh in.

0:00 - Intro

0:34 - Latest from Iran

2:58 - Dems in a Corner

6:08 - The Global Response

8:54 - Austin Terror Attack

9:57 - Virginia’s Failed Policies

10:57 - Eric Swalwell vs. Dave Portnoy

Monday Bonus: Everything You Need to Know About our conflcit with Iran

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran — targeting missile facilities and senior leadership — and President Trump delivered an eight-minute address explaining why.

What led to this moment? Was diplomacy exhausted? How are Democrats responding? And what happens next?

In this special March 2nd bonus episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break it all down:

What actually happened — and how the strikes unfolded

The historical context behind the decision

The collapse of diplomacy and claims Iran wouldn’t budge

Reactions from Democrats and divisions inside Congress

War Powers questions and the constitutional debate

New polling on public support

Casualty reports and the risk of escalation

What to watch for next on Capitol Hill

Is this a limited strike — or the start of something bigger?

We separate fact from spin and give you the political, strategic, and constitutional implications in under 10 minutes.

If you’re trying to understand the Iran strikes, Trump’s foreign policy strategy, and how this could reshape the 2026 political landscape, this episode is for you.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro 

0:34 - What happened over the weekend

2:53 - The pretext for striking Iran 

5:34 - How Democrats are responding 

8:37 - Polling and public opinion on attacking Iran 

10:14 - What comes next 

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On the February 26 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the aftermath of President Trump’s State of the Union — the reaction, the polling, and the striking contrast that defined the night.

While the speech focused on wage growth, retirement investment accounts, “Trump accounts” for children, border security, and public safety, the visual contrast inside the chamber told its own story: optimism and momentum versus visible resistance and political theater.

New polling shows 64% of speech watchers believe President Trump’s policies will move the country in the right direction. We dive into the CNN reaction, key 80/20 issues like CDL licensing and the Dalilah Law, and what Michigan focus groups are saying.

Plus:

• The media’s escalating character attacks on the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team after their gold medal win • Iran tensions — Trump’s message, Geneva talks involving Kushner and Witkoff, military warnings, and growing student unrest

• Are woke corporations staging a comeback? JP Morgan controversy, Susan Rice’s warning of an “accountability agenda,” and what it means for corporate America

';• The viral moments you can’t make up — lawmakers caught dozing off, culture war flashpoints, and the camera angles that had viewers talking

It’s the full State of the Union fallout — politics, media, foreign policy, and the cultural battle lines heading into the midterms — all in 10 minutes.

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - SOTU Contrast

4:20 - SOTU Polling

5:24 - US Hockey Team

8:44 - Latest on Iran

9:48 - Woke Wall Street

12:08 - MVP Cameraman

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