Sidebar with Katie Phang

Convicted Felon Donald Trump has had a litany of personal lawyers who have chosen loyalty to one man over what their oaths of office have required of them. Most recently, Acting AG Todd Blanche lost his cool when Sen. Chris Van Hollen called him out on this. Legal scholar, professor, and author Barbara McQuade joins Katie Phang to talk about her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruptio...

BREAKING UPDATE: The Kevin O’Leary-backed Stratos data center project in Utah has hit a big obstacle: the state agency that controls the project has demanded its footprint to be reduced by 75% and has imposed other major conditions. Katie Phang brings you the latest news on this data center that she has brought focus and attention to for its harmful and destructive environmental and community impa...

As the latest bipartisan poll released by UnidosUS shows 67% of Latino voters disapprove of Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s performance, LULAC,  UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi Familia Vota, and Latino Victory are aggressively pushing forward with the launch of a new coalition focused on mobilizing Latino voters in key battleground states and districts.  LULAC CEO, Juan Proaño, joins Katie Phang to explai...

Former AG Pamela Jo Bondi appeared today for her “transcribed interview” before House Oversight, but she wasn’t under oath, wasn’t videotaped, and she could choose not to answer questions if she didn’t feel like it. What is Bondi hiding, and who is she protecting? Katie Phang with the analysis on today’s performative waste of time and why it’s obvious House Republicans are hiding the truth from th...

BREAKING: Federal judge enters an order that BLOCKS the Trump Administration from creating or operating the $1.776 billion slush fund, transferring money to the Fund, considering claims submitted to the Fund, or disbursing any funds from the Fund. Katie Phang with the details of that judicial move that is freezing Trump’s illegal slush fund in its tracks. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://etho...

A group of 35 former federal judges, appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents, has now filed a motion in Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s IRS lawsuit, urging the judge to reopen the case to conduct an inquiry into whether fraud was perpetrated on the court when that “settlement” was agreed to between the parties.  Katie Phang walks us through the details of the motion, the applicable l...

BREAKING: In 2023, a jury of Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s peers found him liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll. In 2024, a jury of his peers found him liable for the additional defamation of Carroll. As he is on the eve of having to pay her almost $90 million plus interest, he has weaponized his DOJ to launch a criminal investigation into her deposition testimony from 20...

Trump fail-son, Donald Trump, Jr., married Bettina Anderson this weekend, whose late father, H. Loy Anderson, Jr., whitewashed and vouched for Jeffrey Epstein. Katie Phang analyzes Anderson’s help and assistance to Epstein, including helping him to bring his biggest business to the US Virgin Islands, which is one of the epicenters of his horrific crimes. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going...

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including the latest developments in Trump’s hypothetical Iran deal and growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak. Plus, political commentator Elie Mystal joins Katie to unpack a major voting rights ruling out of Alabama rejecting new congressional maps, breaking down what it means for representation and for voting ri...

Sen. Andy Kim was teargassed and pepper-sprayed outside of Delaney Hall as he attempted to uncover and expose the inhumane conditions of that detention facility. Katie Phang brings the latest, including the private profiteering relationship between DHS and companies like GEO Group that own and operate detention facilities like Delaney Hall. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://...

Journalist and podcaster Mandy Matney joins Katie Phang to talk about the latest in the Alex Murdaugh case, now that the South Carolina Supreme Court has reversed his murder convictions. They get into the details of the reversal, including the misconduct of the clerk who wrote a tell-all right after the jury trial. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephan...

Senate Republicans have fled DC for the holiday weekend, after having dumped Trump’s $1billion ballroom line-item and not voting on his $70 billion immigration bill. Katie Phang has the latest, including Republicans’ very public problems with the $1.776 billion slush fund that steals from the American taxpayers. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with...

Jeffrey Epstein’s long-time personal assistant and traveling companion, Sarah Kellen, provided some information to House Oversight yesterday, including what Rep. James Comer is claiming are the names of 3 “new” abusers. But, reporting suggests that those names aren’t new, so what else did Kellen say of value? Katie Phang has the details from that closed-door interview & analysis on the value of Ke...

Long-time Jeffrey Epstein assistant, Sarah Kellen, testified today before House Oversight.  She was never prosecuted and was identified in Epstein’s sweetheart plea deal Non-Prosecution Agreement as one of Epstein’s "potential co-conspirators" who were not to be charged.  Kellen claims that she, herself, was an Epstein and Maxwell victim.  Katie Phang on why today, however, is the day Kellen shoul...

Jessica Killin, Colorado Congressional candidate and Army veteran, is ready to flip her seat from red to blue.  She joins Katie Phang to talk about her campaign priorities and why she is emphasizing what Coloradans need right now that Republican leadership isn’t delivering. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here:...

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the day’s biggest headlines, including the shocking $1.776 billion slush fund created after Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Former January 6 Capitol Police officer and current congressional candidate Harry Dunn joins Katie to explain why he believes the fund is a slap in the face. Katie also unpacks the felony charges file...

Convicted Felon Donald Trump has created a $1.776 BILLION slush fund with American taxpayers' dollars that will have no oversight and over which Trump can exert control. Congressman Jamie Raskin and Katie Phang do a deep dive on this alleged “settlement agreement,” and why it’s obvious Trump is just rewarding his most loyal foot soldiers & maybe bankrolling yet another insurrection. Subscribe to K...

Utah State Senator Nate Blouin is a part of the fight against the 40,000-acre Stratos data center in Utah. He joins Katie Phang to explain why a Republican super-majority in state legislatures makes it possible for backroom deals and cozy projects to get passed, and why he’s running for Congress to bring the fight to DC. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@kat...

BREAKING: Convicted Felon Donald Trump voluntarily dismisses his BS collusion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department. Katie Phang has all of the details and the legal analysis on this news & what to expect next.

A group of Miami residents has sued Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and several other officials for violating the Constitution when they gifted valuable land to Trump’s “library” and got nothing in return. Lawyer Jerry Greenberg, who brought the lawsuit, joins Katie Phang to talk about the case details, including why this corrupt transaction hits at the heart of Miami. Subscribe to Katie Phang's...

Convicted Felon Donald Trump now wants to drop his $10 BILLION collusion lawsuit against the Trump IRS in exchange for a $1.7 BILLION slush fund of taxpayer funds to pay his allies and friends who allege they’ve been victims of Biden administration “weaponization.” Katie Phang has all of the latest on this new grifty scheme, including the possible pool of claimants like Jan 6 insurrectionists. One...

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is battle-tested and ready to lead California. He joins Katie Phang to talk about how his prior experience as an Attorney General, Congressman, and Secretary of HHS has prepared him to hit the ground running as Governor & he gives Katie some advice as a parent of daughters. Check out his campaign here: https://www.xavierbecerra2026.com/ Subscribe t...

Residents of the Chicago apartment complex that was victimized by federal immigration agents in Sept. of 2025 have now filed legal claims against the Trump Administration for their suffering and abuse. Katie Phang has the breaking legal news on their claims, including the more than $5 million that each resident is seeking, and more details about that illegal raid that has resulted in NO federal cr...

Textbook collusion? Convicted Felon Donald Trump is in talks with his own DOJ to settle his $10 BILLION IRS lawsuit. Katie Phang has the breaking news on how American taxpayers would foot the bill for this bullshit settlement and how one of the terms includes no audits for Trump, his family, or his businesses. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang #honeylovepod...

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the biggest headlines, including the House Oversight Committee Democrats’ field hearing in Palm Beach, where Epstein survivors delivered powerful testimony as part of the ongoing investigation. Katie was on the ground at the hearing and shares key takeaways and what could come next. Plus, Lauren Hersh, CEO and Co-Founder of World Without Exploit...