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We break down the latest developments in the Iran conflict as a 60-day memorandum of understanding ends without a deal. President Trump says there have been no talks, while General Jack Keane warns that Iran may be looking to escalate the war. We also examine Iran’s strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and whether Tehran believes it can influence American politics. Next, we dive into the l...

What issues will define the 2026 midterm elections? In this episode, we examine the latest Republican polling, the political debate over socialism and capitalism, and the issues that could shape the next election cycle. We discuss the Republican Party’s strongest potential campaign messages, including health insurance costs and transparency, congressional stock trading, and combating fraud. We als...

The DNC just locked in its 2028 primary calendar — and it's built to check the party's growing socialist wing before it can gain real power. Today on Monday Rundown: why South Carolina leads off the calendar again, how Democrats are on defense over the DSA's agenda while quietly cozying up to parts of it (court packing, anyone?), and why Ro Khanna spent his weekend getting torched online over his...

It’s been another crazy week around the nation! Catch up on the top stories you might’ve missed from the past week. 1. Wisconsin’s election results are in—and there’s plenty to unpack. We break down the Wisconsin election, polling errors, David Crowley’s record, and what Republicans got right in educating voters about the Democratic candidates. 2. Examine Abdul El-Sayed’s decision to remove more t...

In this episode, we break down the latest election results and political developments across Wisconsin and Minnesota, including polling errors, David Crowley’s progressive record, and what the Wisconsin results could mean for Republicans and Democrats. We also take a closer look at Abdul El-Sayed and his unusual challenge to Mike Rogers to play tackle football with no pads. El-Sayed’s comments hav...

From Francesca Hong’s radical policies in Wisconsin to Abdul El-Sayed’s deleted videos and Zohran Mamdani’s escalating fight with Amazon, the radical left continues to push policies that could reshape American politics, the economy, and culture. In this episode, we take a closer look at Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, including her controversial “Feast of the Feminine” dinner and...

Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary is down to the wire — a final poll shows Francesca Hong with a stunning 22-point lead over David Crowley, and Politico reports the party establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist from winning Tuesday. We break down the data center moratorium fight defining the race and why Crowley's "guardrails" approach hasn't closed the gap. Then: AOC says...

The Senate wraps its final hours before recess with a historic confirmation record — Todd Blanche and 74 other nominees confirmed, pushing Republicans to a 95% confirmation rate, the best mark in 25 years. We break down Democrats voting against voter ID, plus the Padilla objection and Schatz nodding off on the floor. Big news for crypto: the CLARITY Act vote is officially scheduled for September 1...

It's a special Friday highlights episode. Abdul El-Sayed stumbles through back-to-back cable news interviews, unable to give a straight answer on Medicare for All or whether he'll disavow Hasan Piker. Plus, a deep dive on the CFPB's open banking rule and why it could hit President Trump's own signature savings program. TOPICS COVERED: - Abdul Can't Answer Questions — Fresh polling shows growing he...

Abdul El-Sayed's controversial win was closer than the polls predicted — we break down why McMorrow played spoiler, why pollsters missed the mark, and the lingering Black voter backlash over the "uncommitted" movement's role in 2024. Plus, Mike Rogers fires back with one of the sharpest lines of the cycle. Then we dig into what Medicare for All actually means on paper — free at the point of servic...

The Michigan primary results are in — plus how the candidates spent election night. Wisconsin candidate Francesca Hong's controversial past comments resurface, a new report details Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson's family history, the New York Times runs cover for hospitals on Obamacare cuts, and Zohran Mamdani's city-run grocery store draws scrutiny over its ID policy. In this episode: - Mich...

It's Michigan Primary Day. Blanche approaches a key Senate Judiciary committee vote today, a bombshell report reveals Abdul El-Sayed paid a Detroit pastor $75,000 for his endorsement without disclosing it, a watchdog group exposes $5.3 billion in foreign cash flowing into US nonprofits, and we dig into a new crypto industry poll and competing data center research. In this episode: - Blanche Advanc...

10 Minute Drill Monday Rundown for August 3rd: Senators propose bill to fund the government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown, new details emerge on what would have been a massive Iran attack, fresh Michigan Senate polling shakes up the race ahead of Tuesday's primary, Mandela Barnes drops out of the Wisconsin governor's race, and a new watchdog database tracks foreign money in American pol...

10 Minute Drill might’ve been on the road this week, but a ton happened back in the nation’s capital and around the country! Here are the top five stories from the past week. The fallout surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's push for taxpayer-funded government grocery stores and higher taxes. How COVID-era election policies—including mass mail-in ballots...

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Zohran Mamdani, Iran, the U.S. Senate, and the latest battle over tax cuts headline today's episode. We break down the latest developments surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, discuss any breaking news involving Iran, and examine New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposal for taxpayer-funded government grocery stores and higher taxes. We explain why critics argue the ec...

In today's episode, we cover the biggest political and national security stories shaping the headlines. We begin with the memorial honoring Senator Lindsey Graham before turning to President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. As Ukraine continues to make battlefield gains against Russia, we discuss what appears to be a shift in Trump's outlook toward Zelensky and w...

This week on the podcast, we break down the biggest stories coming out of Washington, including President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Senate's packed legislative agenda, and the latest debate over election integrity. We also examine why Republicans are pushing the SAVE Act, the controversy surrounding COVID-era election policies, reports of non-citizen voter...

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 St...

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 A...

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...

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 Ge...

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 Ira...

July 20: Iran Kills US Troops, Midterm Polling Shifts, AOC's Michigan Rally, Hasan Piker's Mao Costume, Maine Debate Chaos, and Hawaii's Supreme Court Under Fire And leave us a comment or review if there's anything you'd like us to cover this week Two US service members were killed in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on an airbase in Jordan, and new reporting suggests the Trump administration m...

In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories shaping America. Marco Rubio exposes the dangers of far-left political violence and explains why excusing extremism in the name of a “worthy cause” can have lasting consequences. We also examine the latest controversy surrounding Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, his dismissal of Lyndsey Fifield’s accusations against Grah...

In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest stories from Washington, Capitol Hill, and the 2026 political landscape: President Donald Trump’s Defense & Innovation Summit: Trump announces a major defense manufacturing expansion in Pennsylvania and outlines his vision for rebuilding America’s defense industrial base through a “peace through strength” agenda. Todd Blanche vs. Sen...