If you're planning to fly this weekend, you might want to think about leaving now. Sadly, depending on where you're heading and where you're coming from, that's not a joke, as the DHS shutdown continues to wreak havoc on airports across the country. And there's no sign of progress on a deal to fix it.
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Does GOP have the Votes for War Supplemental?
19/03/2026 | 31 mins.
Today's show begins following the public portion of a meeting between President Trump and his Japanese counterpart. While that was taking place, the big story on Capitol Hill was how much supplemental money the president will ask for to support the war in Iran, and whether Republicans have the votes to approve a request that could be as much as $200 billion.
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Senate Tackles Worldwide Threats
18/03/2026 | 29 mins.
Today’s show begins as the public portion of the “Worldwide Threats” hearing is wrapping up, during which top Trump Administration officials – including the directors of national intelligence, FBI and CIA – testified to the Senate. Concurrently, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin was trying to convince his colleagues he’s ready to take the reins of the homeland security department. Dana and a terrific group of reporters discuss the sometimes-contentious testimony.
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Trump Blasts NATO Again
17/03/2026 | 26 mins.
Today's show begins following another lengthy Q&A session in the Oval Office, where President Trump met with Ireland's Taoiseach Martin. Noteworthy among several topics upon which the president ruminated was his lambasting of NATO. Our extensive analysis of the president's remarks begins with former United States National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Help Wanted
16/03/2026 | 50 mins.
Today's show begins as President Trump is about to talk to reporters during a Kennedy Center board meeting. His press conference comes as questions mount about the war in Iran, notably the president's new push for allies to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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