10 Minute Drill

On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories making headlines, from Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations to Kamala Harris in Michigan and Abdul El-Sayed’s refusal to condemn the Iranian regime and the IRGC. We also take a closer look at the latest Alaska Senate shakeup involving Democrat Mary Peltola. New reporting includes allegations from former staffers...

President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the U.S. and China navigate tensions over trade, artificial intelligence, national security, and global competition. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, Ohio Senator Jon Husted joins us to discuss the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation aimed at preventing families and small businesses from footing the bill for electricity infrastructure...

President Donald Trump takes center stage at the United Nations, addressing Iran, global carbon taxes, U.S. funding for the UN, and America’s role on the world stage. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down Trump’s UN speech and the latest political battles heading into the 2026 midterms. The controversy surrounding Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan also takes center stage aft...

President Trump heads to the United Nations as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for a high-profile state visit to Washington. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down Trump’s busy foreign policy week, his U.N. address, and what to watch for when he meets with Xi at the White House. Trade and the broader U.S.-China relationship will be front and center as the two leaders meet for talks, a sta...

President Trump announces a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, but Obama once removed Fox News, too. On the September 21, 2026 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we compare how the two presidents have handled adversarial media, and why some reporters say the Obama years were worse than most people remember. Also in this episode: - The Senate fight over the Ratepayer Protection Act: Democra...

It’s been another crazy week around the nation! Catch up on the top stories you might’ve missed from the past week. Five stories you may have missed this past week: • Democrats are preparing for a potential wave of investigations, lawsuits, and impeachment efforts if they retake the House. • Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins in the Maine Senate Race. • The latest controversy surrounding Michigan...

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, James Talarico’s own reverend questions how he is presenting himself to Texas voters, a New York City hospital faces scrutiny over its “rural” designation, and Paramount could be preparing to leave California. Plus, are today’s AI doomers repeating the same predictions made by climate alarmists just a few years ago? On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill,...

The Senate’s CLARITY Act just failed — and Democrats who spent months negotiating the crypto bill ultimately voted against moving it forward. What does the defeat mean for cryptocurrency regulation, American innovation, and the future of the U.S. digital asset industry? On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we’re breaking down the latest political battles in Washington, from the collapse of the CLARITY Act...

China and Iran, Democrats’ plans for investigations and impeachment, the future of crypto regulation, and James Talarico’s comments on parents and gender identity are all on today’s 10 Minute Drill. Reports indicate that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery from Chinese entities ahead of a July attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. With President Donald Trump preparing to meet...

Texas politics just took a major turn. Trump's Super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund, and Elon Musk are all pouring money into resetting Ken Paxton's Senate race — and the cavalry is here. Meanwhile, James Talarico gets caught fundraising in California while claiming on Kimmel that his money "all comes from Texans," as a new PAC ad resurfaces his past comments on gender identity. Also on the show:...

25 years after the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11th, we remember that fateful day and why it’s so important to never forget the impact had on our country, especially as we move into the midterms.  We also check in on day 2 of the GOP Midterm convention in Dallas. Highlights from Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Ted Cruz, and Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rog...

On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we take a look at the RNC Midterm Convention as the 2026 midterm elections heat up. We break down JD Vance’s Thursday keynote at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, the New Hampshire Senate race following the Democratic primary, controversy surrounding Michigan Democrat William Lawrence, Lindsay Clancy and the TikTok movement surrounding her case, th...

The 2026 midterm elections are heating up. This week, we take a closer look at the Republican midterm convention, the 2026 Senate map, the Texas Senate race, the rise of socialism, JD Vance’s proposal to support families with a stay-at-home parent, and Gavin Newsom’s political activity in the South. We discuss the Republican convention in Dallas, including President Donald Trump and Vice President...

We're officially post-Labor Day, and that means the GOP Convention is here. Despite the narrative that nobody's showing up, all signs point to a packed two nights featuring Trump, Vance, and a lineup of high-profile senators and elected officials. We break down why the convention is happening, who's attending, and the themes to watch for — including the core contrast Republicans are drawing betwee...

House Democrats are in disarray as Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez break with their own party and vote with Republicans on a key House procedural rule. Now, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is demanding “consequences” for the two Democrats, raising new questions about growing divisions within the Democratic Party. We break down the latest Democratic infighting, including Jeffri...

The Democratic Socialists of America say they want to build a new generation of young candidates. So why are they backing Ed Markey—a longtime Washington politician who has been in Congress since 1977? We take a look at Markey’s record and what his candidacy says about the direction of the Democratic Party. We also examine the latest 2026 midterm predictions as Republicans continue to defy expecta...

Iran tensions escalate near the Strait of Hormuz, Republican enthusiasm surges heading into the 2026 midterms, and Democrats struggle to define a clear agenda. We break down the biggest political stories and controversies of the day. In this episode: Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: New U.S. strikes and escalating tensions in southwestern Iran raise fresh questions about the conflict, Iran’s militar...

President Donald Trump declares Iran a “failed nation” as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Canada is making a push to attract American academics and researchers amid changes to U.S. federal research funding. And as the 2026 midterm elections approach, the MAHA movement is taking on public health, screen time, and the health of America’s children. In this episode, we break down the...

It's the Monday Rundown, and Michigan Democrats have a big blue mess on their hands. We break down the chaos at the Michigan Democratic convention, where a land acknowledgment kicked things off and the state's top elected Democrat reportedly stayed away over fears of harassment. Then the Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker saga escalates: Abdul dodges questions about the Twitch streamer at a gaggle, De...

What are everyday Americans really thinking as the 2026 midterm elections approach? In this 10 Minute Drill, Bethany Mandel and Mary Katharine Ham take a closer look at what moms, families, and “normies” are actually talking about outside the political bubble. From the issues shaping everyday life to the concerns that could influence voters, they discuss what Americans really care about heading in...

Hasan Piker faces bipartisan backlash over comments about American Jews, while Abdul El-Sayed’s “moderate” political image comes under scrutiny. We also break down the legal battle surrounding the proposed Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, as Iowa and Montana sue California over its attempt to block the deal. Plus, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces criticism ov...

From controversial policy positions to cringe-worthy political moments, we’re breaking down the biggest stories in American politics. We examine Abdul’s latest comments on Sharia law, the Second Amendment, healthcare, reparations, circumcision, and gender-transition surgeries. We also look at California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new tire regulations and what they could mean for drivers, safety, and the...

The Trump administration's Treasury Department has launched "Operation Economic Outcast," a sweeping new effort to sever Iran's economic lifelines and isolate Tehran from the global economy. On this episode, we break down what the sanctions mean, how Texas AG Ken Paxton and Michael Lucci are framing data centers as critical infrastructure in the competition with Communist China, and why the Democr...

Trump takes the presidential limo for a 180mph joyride down Pennsylvania Avenue in the "Freedom 250 Grand Prix," and data centers become the unlikely battleground in the Ohio Senate race. Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo torches the Ellison family over the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger — and the ADL, Simon Wiesenthal Center, and other Jewish advocacy groups fire back hard, accusing him of antisem...

Battleground Democrats are facing backlash over "working-class" campaign narratives that don't match their financial disclosures — from six-figure salaries to luxury travel. We break down the receipts on Reps. Gabe Vasquez and NJ candidate Rebecca Bennett.  Then, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly returning to the UK after their run in Montecito — we cover the New York Post's viral...