After a big win at the Supreme Court, President Trump continues to push his agenda forward, with hopes that Congress will pass the 'big, beautiful bill' by Friday. However, this big piece of legislation is on a knife's edge.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) explains the process of reconciliation and the President's goal to prevent tax rates from increasing. Dana and Speaker McCarthy also discuss the recent Democratic primary election in New York City, where a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist won the nomination. They question whether this reflects the future of the Democratic Party.
I Wish Someone Has Told Me: Speaker McCarthy addresses his prior concerns about President Biden's cognitive health, which is now under investigation.
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MK Hammer On Operation Midnight Hammer
President Trump ordered strikes on Iran's nuclear facility on Saturday, adding to the involvement of U.S. forces in the Middle East. Now, Americans wait to see how the Iranian Regime will react. FOX News Contributor, Outkick columnist, and host of The Getting Hammered Podcast, Mary Katharine Ham describes President Trump's effective strike.
On the anniversary of Title IX, Dana and Mary Katharine highlight how Democrats continue to fail women by endorsing transgender men in women's sports. Mary Katharine illustrates why President Trump benefits from his adversaries who loudly oppose 80/20 issues.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Mary Katharine explains why she's revealing the truth about public sector unions.
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Stars, Stripes and Strife
Last week, Israel fired a series of airstrikes on the Iranian Regime with the intent to destroy their nuclear program; since then, the conflict has continued to escalate, as the opposing nations continue to exchange fire. Senior vice president at CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock shares President Trump's stance on the violent dispute and whether leaders at the 2025 G7 summit will call for an immediate cease-fire.
Over the weekend, "No Kings" protests plagued cities across the United States as President Trump attended a celebratory parade in Washington D.C. for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. While many Democratic leaders participated in the protests, Matt points out the party's hypocrisy that backs the "No Kings" agenda.
I Wish Someone Has Told Me: While President Trump's tough-on immigration policies are highly favorable by those who voted him into office, the farming industry is navigating the ripple effects of ICE raids on its workforce.
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He Who Has The Votes Makes The Rules
President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom are engaging in a turf war over citizen unrest on the streets of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and President Trump's online quarrel continues. Longtime Republican operative and former President of the Senate Leadership Fund Steven Law examines the breakup and explains why he who has the votes has the upper hand.
Steven also analyzes President Trump's governing skills, which have evolved since his first term in office.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Steven evaluate America's K-12 education system and how this quiet, devastating crisis will most likely affect the country's future.
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Everything Old Is New Again
While President Trump's tariff strategy remains at the forefront of his agenda, the 'big, beautiful bill' heads to the Senate, with Republicans hoping to pass the President's reconciliation plan by July 4th. Barry Jackson, Former Chief of Staff to House Speaker John Boehner and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, discusses the President's agenda. He explains why President Trump's biggest challenge is not his policies but his style; however, voters are giving him grace to complete his plan.
Meanwhile, Dana and Barry highlight the changing dynamics of major world conflicts, including the war between Russia and Ukraine. Barry points out why technology and AI will play a major role in the future of foreign affairs and in transforming society on American soil.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: A new poll shows that the Democratic Party remains in turmoil, but will a rising Democratic star be the one to shift the scales?
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Dana Perino cuts through the spin, talking to some of the most knowledgeable voices inside and outside of the Beltway Each week, Dana speaks with columnists, advisors, pollsters, and political strategists to discuss the latest headlines out of the political world. As Dana’s politically savvy and informed guests prepare her, and you, for the week ahead in the news. New episodes are available every Monday.