10 Minute Drill

Republicans are facing a growing divide over the future of the party, Democrats are preparing to revive their climate agenda, and questions are mounting about whether the left can be trusted to deliver on affordability. On this episode of 10 Minute Drill, Matt Whitlock looks ahead to 2028 and examines the growing divide within the GOP, the latest debate over U.S. policy toward Iran, and why Democr...

Democrats are facing a growing battle over party leadership, with divisions emerging in both the House and Senate. Meanwhile, plans to investigate and subpoena corporate America are raising serious questions about what Democrats have in store if they regain power. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces renewed attacks, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore is facing growing scrutiny over his military serv...

Democrats are back in Washington, but the party is already facing internal divisions over its leadership, priorities, and political future. From a new class of lawmakers pushing radical policy proposals to growing calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the latest battles in Washington are heating up. On this episode of 10 Minute Drill, Matt Whitlock breaks down the Democrats' latest agen...

It’s the Monday Rundown on the 10 Minute Drill. A major White House shakeup leads the show, with Susie Wiles out and Stephen Miller in. The new jobs report is strong: unemployment is down and wages are up. We’re also still watching the uncalled races in Alaska and Mississippi. Then we look at how Republicans can make the lame duck session count. Trump has confirmed 56 federal judges, with 22 more...

The political landscape is shifting, and Republicans are facing tough questions about their direction, leadership, and path forward. As the dust settles from the midterms, the debate over the future of both parties is already heating up. On this episode of 10 Minute Drill, Matt Whitlock examines the fallout from Election Day, including JD Vance's explanation for Republican losses, the growing deba...

The 2026 midterm elections delivered a major blow to Republicans. What went wrong, what message did voters send, and where does the GOP go from here? We sift through the wreckage of Election Day, examining the biggest surprises, the issues that cost Republicans support, and whether voters rejected conservative policies or Republican leadership. From economic concerns and the fallout over tariffs t...

On a special episode of 10 Minute Drill, we take a look at the 2026 midterm election results and what they mean after a shocking election night. We break down historic defeat Republicans took around the country, how so many got it wrong, and what the path forward looks like for Republicans and conservatives as the 2028 presidential primary begins in earnest. Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro  0:36 -...

Election Day is here. We break down the final campaign rallies, four possible election night scenarios, and what the results could mean for Republicans and Democrats. Is 2026 shaping up to look like 2006, 2018, or something entirely different? Plus, the fallout between Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens continues after Stevens broke with her party and endorsed Republican Mike Roge...

Election eve on the 10 Minute Drill. Trump is back on the rally trail in Iowa and Kansas, and the Michigan Senate race has been turned upside down. Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens shocked the political world by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Chuck Schumer called it a betrayal, Nancy Pelosi went from hedging on El-Sayed to blasting Stevens, and the El-Sayed c...

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance hit the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, campaigning for Republicans in key races across the country. Meanwhile, political controversies in Alaska, Michigan, California, and Maine are drawing attention as both parties prepare for the fight for Congress. On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we cover Trump's campaign stop in So...

President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying Republicans in key races across the country. From Texas to South Carolina, Florida, Kansas, and Iowa, Trump is making his case to voters as Republicans fight to hold the House and Senate. On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a bombshell report about Democrats’ alleged efforts to recruit a...

President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying support for Republican candidates across Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Kansas, and Iowa. With control of Congress at stake, we break down the key House races and the latest developments shaping the midterm elections. On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock, Michigan Senate candida...

The 2026 midterms are just one week away, and the Senate map is coming into focus. Matt Whitlock breaks down the key races, his picks for Election Day, and the biggest political stories shaping the road to November. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed faces questions about dual loyalty, Adam Hamilton tries to distance himself from Chuck Schumer while benefiting from spending by his allies, and California’s high-...

Republicans have room to close the deal. A new CBS News poll shows Democrats leading among voters who say they’ll definitely vote. Republicans lead among those who say they’ll probably or maybe vote. With days to go until the 2026 midterms, turnout is everything. In today’s Monday Rundown, we cover: Abdul El-Sayed’s disastrous Fox News interview with Bret Baier, including the Muslim Brotherhood qu...

The 2026 midterm elections are heating up as Senate races in Kansas and Texas draw attention, Democratic candidates face tough questions, and political controversies dominate the headlines. On today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock, we break down the latest election news, campaign debates, and political developments shaping the battle for control of Congress. We examine Abdul El-Sayed’s debate...

Fake political polls, the 2026 Senate races, and the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war lead today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock. We examine Trump envoy Steve Witkoff’s decision to call Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” and how his remarks risk giving Russia a propaganda victory. Plus, the Wedgewood Polls scandal raises questions about fabricated political polling, while Democratic...

President Donald Trump announces a new fraud whistleblower incentive program, Democrats target Elon Musk over his political spending, and Hillary Clinton reflects on her approval ratings. On this episode of 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock, we break down the latest political news, Democratic campaign tactics, and the battles shaping the 2026 midterm elections. On today’s show: -Trump in Kansas:...

With just 14 days until Election Day, President Trump hits the campaign trail as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Congress. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the 2026 midterm elections, Trump’s campaign stops in key states, and the political controversies making headlines. Plus, violent unrest in France raises new questions about public safety, JPMorgan Chase pushes back aga...

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...

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...

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 w...

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 finan...

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-Saye...

On this Monday Rundown of 10 Minute Drill, we break down Trump’s push on Russia, Ukraine and diesel prices, and the high-stakes Senate races heading into the final weeks before the 2026 midterms. First, the White House says Russia will supply diesel to the U.S., prompting immediate pushback. Critics point out that America sanctioned India for buying Russian oil and gas and has threatened massive t...

On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest political headlines with just 27 days until the midterm elections, including Kamala Harris’ struggling 2028 prospects, and the Supreme Court’s Suncor v. Boulder case that could have major implications for climate lawfare. We’re also joined by Utah Attorney General Derek Brown to discuss the latest political and legal issues facing Utah and the c...