Brett Breaks Things

The Trump administration insists its controversial $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund is dead—but Republicans still can't seem to say that clearly. We break down Todd Blanche's written assurances to GOP senators, the evasive answers on Capitol Hill, and Capital One's claim that money-laundering concerns helped drive the underlying lawsuit. Then, we examine how some of America's most powerful law fir...

Trumpand Vance meets with Bibii as he tries to convince them, War not Peace. Jon Ossoff and Senate Republicans grill Jay Clayton over his tribal loyalties, before being confirmed as our new DNI. Blanches nomination hangs in the balance as 2 Republinan Lame Ducks withhold their votes.  

As the U.S.-Iran war expands, the American people still aren't getting the full story. Pentagon records appear to undercount U.S. troop deaths, lawmakers are demanding answers from Pete Hegseth, and Congress remains divided over whether Trump can continue the war without its approval. Meanwhile, Iran rejects another cease-fire proposal, suspected Russian involvement raises new questions, and the H...

Today, we look at how the Trump family's money-making operation is becoming more sophisticated. From the president buying stocks and then promoting the companies on Truth Social, to Wall Street firms paying for faster access to his posts, political influence is now being packaged and sold in real time. We also examine Donald Trump Jr.'s investment fund, its eye-popping returns, and the billions in...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth went before Congress hat in hand , asking lawmakers to keep funding a war he insists is already a success—while struggling to provide straight answers about its cost, strategy, legal authority, or endgame. We break down the bipartisan grilling, Hegseth's contradictory claims about Iran's military and surrender, and the Pentagon's admission that the war has already co...

As the Iran war drains billions from the Pentagon, injures nearly 100 U.S. troops, and moves no closer to changing Tehran's position, Congress is once again being pushed to the sidelines. We look at who really controls the purse strings when the Trump administration can expand a war, ignore lawmakers' spending decisions, and let Russell Vought's OMB impose budget cuts Congress already rejected.

With more American troops killed, dozens of military injuries allegedly withheld from the public, and the United States launching another round of strikes against Iran, the conflict is slipping deeper into a dangerous cycle of retaliation. We examine Jordan's emergence as a new flashpoint, Iran's increasingly deadly missile capabilities, the renewed talk of negotiations, and the growing cost at ho...

Trump revives his election fraud conspiracy theories in a televised speech built around newly declassified documents, "burn bags," and claims of Chinese interference. We separate what the records actually show from what Trump says they prove, examine Beijing's response, and look at his threat to punish ABC and NBC for refusing to air the speech.

Companies are learning the rules of Trump's Washington: grease the right palms, invest alongside the family and stay in the administration's good graces—or risk being shut out. Today, we examine how Trump's sons are cashing in on defense technology, how the government is taking stakes in private companies and how the UAE secured coveted AI chips after backing the U.S. war in Iran. Then, Trump retu...

We examine the political fallout following Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death, Trump's push to have Graham's sister complete his term, and the complications his absence creates for the Republican agenda in Congress. We also look at the internet's questions surrounding Mitch McConnell's oddly timed newspaper photo, before turning to a federal judge's blistering criticism of Trump, his attorneys, an...

In the wake of the ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, we examine the expanding crackdown on dissent—from local police embracing Trump's NSPM-7 campaign against "antifa" and the FBI recruiting activists as informants, to Marco Rubio pressuring U.S. allies to join the fight. We also look at new rules tying federal terrorism grants to state election changes.

Trump's investors are learning the hard way that loyalty doesn't guarantee a return. We break down the billions lost on Trump stocks and crypto, the companies cashing out, and the White House intervention that helped secure a massive deal for a firm tied to Donald Trump Jr.

Today's show breaks down a rapidly escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran's attacks on multiple ships triggered a chain reaction: the U.S. revoked oil waivers, launched strikes inside Iran, and watched ceasefire talks collapse almost immediately. As Iran claims dozens of strikes on U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, Trump declares the ceasefire "over" and calls diplomacy a...

For our July 4th episode, Fireworks and Fraud , we break down how Trump's America 250 celebration is being wrapped in spectacle, self-dealing, and political favoritism. From national park funds being redirected to presidential pet projects, to no-bid White House construction, donor confusion, delayed fireworks, pollution concerns, and even talk of 250 pardons for the nation's birthday, the show lo...

Today on Disclosure Day , we break down the staggering financial disclosures showing Trump pulled in at least $2.2 billion in 2025, while his family's crypto ventures, stock trades, mining deals, and well-timed investments raise new questions about presidential power and personal profit. From crypto investors losing while the Trump family wins, to mining contracts and Taser stock ahead of a major...

Today's show breaks down a major Supreme Court week that reshaped politics, power, and rights in America. From upholding bans on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship restrictions to lifting spending limits that could flood elections with even more donor money, the Court handed down rulings that raise serious questions about democracy, equality, and who really benefits when corruption ge...

Today, we break down a major Supreme Court week that tested the limits of Trump's power. From rulings on independent agencies and mail-in ballots to the Carroll verdict and geofence warrants, the Court showed sharp divisions — and delivered several decisions that pushed back against Trump

Hurdles to Peace looks at how fragile Trump's Iran deal really is after new attacks near the Strait of Hormuz threaten shipping lanes and raise fresh doubts about whether peace can hold. We also break down the fight over frozen Iranian funds, the long-term fallout from months of war in the Gulf, and Trump's latest political roadblocks at home on voter fraud, the SAVE Act, and the cost of blind loy...

Today's show looks at a Supreme Court term where Trump's power, immigration enforcement, religious liberty, voting restrictions, and executive authority all collide. As the Court's 6–3 conservative majority hands down major rulings and prepares for more end-of-term decisions, Trump is publicly pressuring the justices, Senate Republicans are bending and breaking under his demands, and the fight ove...

Today's show looks at a rising wave of Democratic anger—and why it could spell serious trouble for Republicans. From a political earthquake in New York to stronger Democratic turnout in red districts, we break down the backlash building across the country, as Trump's team pushes new pressure campaigns over elections, voter lists, mail ballots, and citizenship data.

Today on "It's a Pardon Party," we break down the growing pardon pipeline around Trump world — from a criminal probe reportedly shut down after a clemency push, to politically connected applicants skipping the normal DOJ process and turning to insiders, influencers, and allies instead. We look at how pardons have become less about evidence or accountability and more about access, loyalty, money, a...

In today's episode, " Iran Is Open For Business," we break down the sudden reopening of direct U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, from sanctions relief and oil sales to nuclear inspectors returning to Iran and the long road from "deal" to actual peace. We also look at the pressure points still threatening the agreement — Israel's next moves, Iran's leverage, and the MAGA backlash at home — bef...

Today, we break down a week where loyalty, incompetence, and political favoritism all collide. From Kash Patel facing questions over an alleged FBI "slush fund" and a frustrated law enforcement response to his UFC-posting victory lap, to Trump's "Great Man" style of power politics, to a no-bid donor-linked Reflecting Pool cleanup after a costly renovation turned green — the episode asks how absurd...

Today's episode, "Signed, Sealed, and Nothing Delivered, " breaks down Trump's new Iran deal — a sweeping agreement that touches the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, and more, but appears to fall well short of the surrender-style victory he promised. We look at how the deal is being defended by Trump, criticized by Democrats demanding answers, and attacked by Netanyahu and MAGA hawks who say the preside...

Today on Bad Deal , we break down Trump's proposed Iran agreement, from the 14-point draft memo to the billions in frozen assets and oil revenue Tehran could unlock almost immediately. We also look at the political backlash from MAGA hawks, the comparisons to Obama's nuclear deal, and why Trump is now insisting the U.S. won't be putting money into Iran.