In this November 11 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down a rough week for Democrats — from the government shutdown’s collapse to growing backlash against Chuck Schumer.

We’ll cover:

Why the shutdown fell apart for Democrats

Schumer’s fading support and leadership crisis

The “doom and gloom” mood among top Democrats

The Sierra Club’s self-inflicted collapse

What’s next for subsidies and spending fights

Rumors of Pelosi’s retirement — and her massive stock profits

Fast, sharp political analysis — all in 10 minutes or less.

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💥 BREAKTHROUGH: On Sunday night, a handful of Senate Democrats broke with their party and agreed to begin the process of reopening the federal government, finally ending what's been called the "Schumer shutdown," or the longest government shutdown in American history.

In this special Monday episode we break down exactly what happened

Fast, smart, and sharp — The 10 Minute Drill brings you the news that matters, without the fluff.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - An eventful Sunday night!

01:46 - How last week's elections impacted Democrats shutdown posture

04:33 - The ACA subsidies and a Senate floor blowup!

07:09 - The fallout for the Democrats

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The 2025 election results are in — and it was a rough night for Republicans. In this November 6 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the key takeaways from Election Night and what they mean heading into the midterms.

Topics covered:

Election Recap: Democrats dominate blue states, outspend Republicans, and hold key voter blocs — but warning signs loom.

Zohran’s Warning: Mamdani’s “no problem too large for government” victory message and Trump’s fiery response.

Shutdown Day 37: Signs the stalemate may finally be breaking as Senate Democrats signal movement.Supreme Court Tariff Case: Justices question Trump’s trade powers — and what it could mean for future climate policies.

Reader Mail: Listener shoutouts and questions.

AP on Pets & Climate Change: Why climate activists are suddenly focused on your household pets.

Fast, smart, and sharp — The 10 Minute Drill brings you the news that matters, without the fluff.

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It’s Election Eve, and today’s 10 Minute Drill breaks down the biggest political stories before voters head to the polls.

🗳️ Election Preview: Trump delivers a major message to New Yorkers ahead of Tuesday’s vote — saying he’ll always pick a “bad Democrat” over a “communist.” Tight governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia could go either way, and California’s controversial Prop 50 has people asking why anyone would give Gavin Newsom more power.

🏛️ Shutdown Showdown: The government shutdown officially ties the longest in U.S. history — as Democrats struggle to explain what they’re fighting for. Trump calls out “extortion” on 60 Minutes, while a staggering 42 million Americans remain on food stamps amid new scrutiny of the program.

📊 Weekend Polls & 60 Minutes: CBS polling shows Trump and Republicans leading Democrats on immigration, safety, and the economy — key issues just before Election Day.

💥 Also in this episode:

Shady Swalwell: $360,000 in questionable payments and luxury travel raise fresh ethics concerns.

Maryland Judge Scandal: A politically charged Halloween display rocks a climate lawsuit.

Gavin Newsom: Compared on live TV to American Psycho — seriously.

Fast, sharp, and packed with insight — your Election Eve rundown starts here.

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Happy Halloween from The 10 Minute Drill! 🎃

Today’s episode covers a jam-packed day in politics:

— Shutdown Day 30: GOP approval climbs while Democrats stumble.

—Democrat Brand in Crisis: A new study shows voters think the party’s gone too far left — losing everyone but wealthy white liberals.

— Nazi Tattoo Scandal: A Maine Democrat Senate candidate admits to having a Nazi tattoo just days after Democrats blasted Elon Musk for a “salute.”

— 340B Hijinks: Nonprofit hospitals use programs meant for low-income patients to fund luxury facilities and athlete deals.

— Climate Alarmism Losing Steam: Only 38% of Americans would pay even $1 a month to fight climate change — a huge drop from past years.

— KJP’s Iconic Interview: Karine Jean-Pierre’s New Yorker sit-down goes viral — for all the wrong reasons.

All that and more, in 10 minutes or less.

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It’s Wednesday, October 29 — and we’re one week from Election Day. The 10 Minute Drill breaks down today’s biggest political stories in just ten minutes:

🇯🇵 Trump in Japan: A powerful moment in Tokyo as Prime Minister Takaichi gifts President Trump a putter once owned by the late Shinzo Abe. The two leaders sign major trade, nuclear, and rare-earth deals — and reaffirm the U.S.–Japan alliance.

💰 Shutdown Day 29: Democrats start to panic over food stamps and worker unrest. Gov. Tim Walz invokes “emergency authority,” while federal employees and small business groups turn up the pressure in Washington.

🏫 Defending Education: A coalition of 26 parental rights groups — led by Defending Ed — calls for a 50-state audit to eliminate DEI from K–12 schools. The national “Clean Up the Mess” campaign gains momentum.

🧕 Zohran’s 9/11 Story Falls Apart: New reporting reveals that his “aunt in a hijab” was actually a distant cousin. His latest defense — that “dignity is another word for freedom” — raises even more eyebrows.

🙏 Religious Liberty Rankings: A new report finds Alabama, Kansas, and Texas leading the nation on faith-based freedoms, while Michigan, Washington, and Maryland rank near the bottom.

🌍 Where’s the UN? Bloomberg reports the UN is focused on wealth and carbon taxes in developing nations — while President Trump takes on peacekeeping and energy security himself. Even Bill Gates now admits that focusing only on climate may be misguided.

🎧 Listen to The 10 Minute Drill for sharp, smart, no-spin political updates — every weekday in ten minutes or less.

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We’re officially ONE WEEK from some big elections — and the chaos is peaking. In this episode of The 10 Minute Drill:

🇺🇸 Trump Heads to Asia — A whirlwind trip through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea as Trump strikes trade and mineral deals and meets with world leaders.

🗳️ Election Week Madness — Bernie, AOC, and Zohran rally in New York shouting “We are not crazy!” while proving the opposite. Meanwhile, Democrats get roasted for tone-deaf shutdown posts about six-figure “early retirees.”

🌉 California Prop 50 & Gavin’s 2028 Tease — Newsom’s presidential ambitions are no longer subtle. Arnold Schwarzenegger fires back, social media mocks Gavin’s fake accent, and his slogan contest takes a hilarious turn.

🏛️ White House “Renovation-Gate” — The media melts down over Trump’s ballroom plans, with one pundit comparing it to 9/11. Yes, really.

🎤 KJP Says the Quiet Part Out Loud — No accomplishments, no apology — just DEI.

It’s the wildest week in American politics yet — and we’re breaking it all down in 10 minutes.

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Day 23 of the government shutdown — and Democrats are saying the quiet part out loud. A top Democrat admits families will suffer “for leverage,” while others fear “the guillotine” from their far-left base. Meanwhile, we dive into the latest in the Virginia elections, a stunning hospital corruption hearing, new college rankings that expose campus bias, and the truth about Trump’s Open Banking rule that has big banks panicking.

It’s Day 21 of the government shutdown, the “No Kings” crowd is out in full force — funded by dark money, preaching democracy, and behaving like royal loyalists. In today’s episode, we break down the left’s latest spectacle and what it reveals about their real priorities.

Here’s what’s inside today’s 10 Minute Drill: 👑 The “No Kings” Protests — dancing, Trump piñatas, and calls for violence from activists tied to Democrat leaders. 💰 Dark Money Exposed — a climate lawyer admits the real goal of their lawsuits is to create a hidden energy tax. 🧒 Child Soldiers of Climate Alarmism — how left-wing lawfare groups are using kids to push their agenda. 🏙️ Trump vs. San Francisco — the city’s collapse and Marc Benioff’s embarrassing flip-flop. 📚 The Return of KJP — back in the spotlight with a rocky book tour launch.

Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest moves in the shutdown fight, Democrats blocking military pay, and why the party screaming “No Kings” might just love having a few of their own.

🎙️ Tune in for your daily dose of sharp, fast-paced conservative analysis — the news you need in just 10 minutes.

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It’s Day 16 of the government shutdown — and the tide is turning. New polling shows more Americans blaming Democrats for the gridlock, even as Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump work to protect troops from being caught in the crossfire.

In California, Gavin Newsom says critics suffer from “California Derangement Syndrome” — but with Tesla, Chevron, Oracle, and dozens of other companies leaving the state, the facts tell a different story. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris keeps making headlines for all the wrong reasons on her book tour.

Also in this episode:

-Shutdown Update: The Hill reports more voters now blame Democrats for the shutdown. (Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5555904-poll-blame-democrats-shutdown/)

-Dark Money Groups: “No Kings” protest backed by Indivisible, George Soros, and the Tides Foundation. (Source: https://www.nokings.org/partners)

-Virginia AG Debate: Jason Miyares vs. Jay Jones as polls tighten.

-California Derangement Syndrome: Rogan calls out Newsom’s record on jobs, homelessness, and gas prices.

-Anti-Energy Scheme: Left-wing cities file climate lawsuits coordinated by dark money networks. (Source: https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/10/a-preposterous-legal-assault-against-fossil-fuels/)

-Sierra Club in Chaos: Leadership scandal, racial infighting, and Ben Jealous’s messy ouster. (Source: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2025/10/14/can-the-sierra-club-get-it-together-00608431)

-Kamala Harris: Declares herself “the most qualified candidate ever” — and keeps proving otherwise.

🎧 Listen to the October 16th episode of The 10 Minute Drill — your quick daily rundown of the biggest political stories from D.C. to California, without the spin.