10 Minute Drill

On another special Monday Rundown from 10 Minute Drill:

Reports of chaos inside DNC headquarters, including a cash crunch so severe that vendors are reportedly being asked to hold their bills until after the midterms, and new details on Chair Ken Martin's rocky tenure.

Meanwhile, Michigan's Senate primary has turned into a proxy war for the soul of the party, with Gretchen Whitmer backing Haley Stevens while Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and the progressive wing line up behind Abdul El-Sayed ahead of their first debate.

Also this week: the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the latest on Iran diplomacy, with new polling on which party voters trust more on foreign policy and the economy; a land acknowledgment controversy complicates the Maine Senate race; and Congress faces a pivotal moment on crypto market structure legislation with the Clarity Act.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Trump at the WHCD

1:42 - giving peace a chance in Iran

2:47 - Michigan Senate primary rages on

5:34 - DSA / Dems in Disarray

7:30 - Republicans lay out midterm message

7:50 - DNC Chair Ken Martin in hot water

8:58 - Maine formalizes Troy Jackson

10:00 - Can Crypto bill pass?

12:20 - Week ahead!

Catch up with the top stories from this past week on 10 Minute Drill!

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.

CLARITY Act & Crypto Regulation: The White House reportedly backs President Trump's ethics language as Congress enters the final stretch of negotiations on the CLARITY Act. Plus, the latest debate over cryptocurrency regulation and open banking.

Teachers Union Politics: Randi Weingarten's teachers union approves a resolution promoting a "Day of Civic Action," raising questions about political activism in America's schools.

Maine Politics & Troy Jackson’s Controversial Record: Troy Jackson is set to replace Graham Platner, but his progressive policy positions, past controversies, and support from figures on the far Left are drawing attention.

Keith Ellison’s Viral Moment: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s latest appearance captures online attention and becomes the latest politician to be shouted down from the far left.

Major progress for the Crypto CLARITY Act, and Democrats face new controversies over education, healthcare, and the working class.

In this episode:

CLARITY Act & Crypto Regulation: The White House reportedly backs President Trump's ethics language as Congress enters the final stretch of negotiations on the CLARITY Act. Plus, the latest debate over cryptocurrency regulation and open banking.

Don't import European Healthcare mess: the big lesson of the World Cup: Bring Europe’s fun culture and traditions, but leave the healthcare mess and deadly waitlists behind

Teachers Union Politics: Randi Weingarten's teachers union approves a resolution promoting a "Day of Civic Action," raising questions about political activism in America's schools.

Campaign Trail: A viral Democratic campaign ad sparks widespread criticism online.

The Working Class Debate: Democrats continue struggling to define the voters they claim to represent as new comments and campaign strategy revelations fuel criticism.

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0:00 - Intro

0:31 - Why the CLARITY Act is Important

2:40 - Keep Europe’s healthcare Away

4:31 - Randi’s New Indoctrination Plan

5:55 - Abdul Continue’s his Cringe

7:35 - Fight Agency & Mamdani’s Working Class

Hegseth Testifies on Iran, James Talarico Faces Backlash, & Democrats’ Latest Controversies

We break down the biggest political stories shaping the national conversation, including U.S. national security, Iran updates, Congress, the 2026 elections, and the growing divide within the Democratic Party.

In this episode:

Hegseth & Gen. Caine Testify on Capitol Hill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before Congress as lawmakers examine U.S. military strategy, Iran, and national security priorities.

South Carolina Congressional Race Updates We look at the latest developments involving Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry as candidates compete for key seats ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

Maine Politics & Troy Jackson’s Controversial Record Troy Jackson is set to replace Graham Platner, but his progressive policy positions, past controversies, and support from figures on the far Left are drawing attention.

James Talarico’s Viral Moment Texas Democrat James Talarico faces criticism after a heated exchange that sparks debate over political rhetoric and Democratic Party messaging.

Keith Ellison’s Viral Fedora Moment Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s latest appearance captures online attention and becomes the latest political internet debate.

Progressive Activists Under Fire Jennifer Welch sparks controversy with comments about conservatives, Christianity, and homeschooling as debates over culture and politics continue.

Listen for political analysis, conservative commentary, breaking news updates, election coverage, and the stories the mainstream media misses.

Topics covered: Pete Hegseth, Dan Caine, Iran, U.S. military, Congress, Republican politics, Democratic Party, James Talarico, Maine politics, 2026 election, conservative news, political commentary.

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0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Iran War Latest

1:26 - South Carolina Senate Heats Up

3:12 - Troy Jackson has a Temper

4:46 - Keith Ellison gets Shouted Down!

6:57 - James Talarico Too

9:03 - Jennifer Welch’s Bad Take

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