January 29 – Shutdown Watch, ICE Character Assassination, Trump vs. Newsom, Energy Reality

Washington is on shutdown watch as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lays out new demands tied to DHS and ICE funding, raising the stakes in the latest fight over immigration enforcement and border security.

In today’s episode, we break down:

-Shutdown Watch – What Schumer’s warning means for ICE, DHS, and the Senate
-Attacks on ICE & Media Narratives – Viral videos, headlines, and the Alex Pretti controversy

-“Crazy Larry” Krasner – The Soros-backed Philadelphia DA’s latest remarks and soft-on-crime record

-School Districts vs. ICE – Over 700 districts in 33 states limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement

-Trump vs. Gavin Newsom – Federal takeover of California home rebuilding permits and new wildfire lawsuits targeting state leadership

-Energy Reality Check – Winter storms expose the limits of green energy and renew the debate over fossil fuels and grid reliability

-Maine Fraud Scandal – Dozens of home healthcare companies, empty offices, and millions in taxpayer dollars under scrutiny

-From Davos drama to New England’s energy crunch, this episode connects the dots between national politics, media narratives, and real-world consequences.

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In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill:

Trump Hits Iowa: Campaigning on affordability and economic relief, with Treasury projecting the average American could see $1,000 more in tax returns this year.

Virginia Gun Grab & Criminal Justice Chaos: New laws spark 2A backlash, restrict magazine capacity, and eliminate mandatory minimums for violent and sexual crimes.

Minneapolis Anti-ICE Insurgency: Police now allowed to respond after weeks of riots and federal agent disruptions.

Business Pushback: CEOs resist political pressure from Tom Steyer, standing firm on principles over politics.

Iran Crisis Escalates: Protests may have claimed 30,000 lives, while Trump positions a “big armada” near Iran.

Court Packing Threat: Liberal leaders push to expand the Supreme Court.

All this in just 10 minutes—the fastest, clearest briefing on politics, policy, and global events.

On today’s January 27 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the escalating political and law enforcement showdown in Minnesota, the federal response to the Alex Pretti shooting, and what world leaders at Davos are really signaling about regulation, climate policy, and global growth.

We start with the latest on the Alex Pretti case, where federal agents’ body camera footage from multiple angles is under review following a deadly encounter. What led to the use of force, what questions remain unanswered, and how the incident is being used in the broader political fight.

Next, we turn to Tom Homan’s move to Minnesota, where he is managing ICE operations and coordinating enforcement and investigations into major fraud allegations. We examine the growing tension between state leaders, city officials, and federal authorities over sanctuary policies and ICE detainers—and what that means for public safety.

We also explore the rise of organized anti-ICE resistance, including reports of student walkouts, coordinated protests, license plate tracking, and rapid-response activist networks, and what this evolving movement means for law enforcement and political strategy.

With a potential government shutdown looming, we break down what a funding lapse would actually impact—from TSA and FEMA to broader homeland security operations—and why ICE remains at the center of the standoff.

Finally, we wrap with two key takeaways from Davos, including Europe’s struggle with over-regulation and shifting elite attitudes toward climate policy, ESG investing, and global economic risk.

Trump goes global at Davos as concerns grow over China’s expanding influence and a deepening fraud scandal in Minnesota.

In today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down President Trump’s remarks at the World Economic Forum, his criticism of Europe’s tech, energy, and free speech policies, and the broader geopolitical risks of pushing Western allies closer to Beijing. We examine the pros and cons of Trump’s international strategy — including national security concerns tied to reports of Chinese military pilots training in the United States.

Back at home, a federal investigation rocks Minnesota politics. Subpoenas are reportedly served on top state and city officials as lawmakers hear testimony about widespread fraud in taxpayer-funded programs — and the real human cost when vulnerable Americans are left without care.

We also take a closer look at the nonprofit and activist economy in Minnesota, spotlighting millions flowing through anti-poverty organizations, and wrap with a deep dive into the insurance industry, where critics say rising premiums and claim denials are colliding with aggressive ESG, DEI, and “woke” corporate priorities.

Topics include:

-Trump at Davos and Europe’s tech, energy, and speech policies
-The “China factor” and U.S. national security risks
-Leaked EU documents and trade policy tensions
-Minnesota subpoenas, fraud allegations, and nonprofit funding
-The impact of “woke” insurance on premiums and patient care

In the January 21 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down a fast-moving political landscape as President Trump arrives in Davos and questions grow about whether global priorities are overshadowing key domestic and midterm political risks.

We start with Trump’s one-year anniversary press conference, his latest Truth Social spree, and expected meetings on Greenland, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and global trade. Then we dive into new Wall Street Journal polling showing Democrats with a narrow edge on “caring about the middle class” and “people like you,” and why that could spell trouble for Republicans if the focus doesn’t return to affordability and everyday economic issues.

The episode also covers the Minnesota ICE fallout, including Don Lemon’s comments on church protests, a DOJ review, Keith Ellison’s response, and growing tensions around immigration enforcement.

We examine allegations of “dark money” networks tied to activist groups, clergy-led protests, and political pressure campaigns targeting major retailers.

In Virginia, we look at Abby Spanberger’s policy direction, environmental regulations, criminal justice proposals, and sanctuary-style policies — and what critics say it means for the state’s future.

Finally, we break down new reporting on who is actually being deported and why Democrats continue to struggle to clearly answer questions around women’s sports and cultural issues.

Fast, focused, and no-nonsense — this is your 10-minute briefing on the stories shaping politics and the midterm battlefield.

The 10 Minute Drill Podcast – January 20 Lightning Round (Audio Only) breaks down the biggest political and policy stories shaping the national conversation right now.

🔥 Today’s Topics:

• Minneapolis Latest: Reports of anti-ICE vigilantism escalate as tech workers are allegedly mistaken for ICE agents, churches are stormed, and the DOJ launches an investigation.

• SCOTUS Watch – Trump Tariffs: The Supreme Court weighs the limits of presidential “emergency authority” as conservatives and originalists question whether tariff powers are being stretched too far — including new threats tied to Greenland.

• Iran Update: Protests continue as mixed signals emerge over possible U.S. action.

• Virginia Politics: Spanberger pushes policies to block law enforcement cooperation with ICE and proposes sweeping new service taxes that could impact small businesses.

• Federal Judicial Center: Controversy over a new “Climate Science” chapter critics say favors activist plaintiffs in climate litigation.

• Trade & National Security: Leaked documents suggest the EU may be working around the EU-U.S. trade deal through a proposed Digital Networks Act targeting U.S. companies.

• New Polling: WSJ and CBS polls show Republicans leading on border security, immigration, inflation, and the economy — while Democrats hold advantages on healthcare and vaccines.

• Schumer & DOGE Cuts: Senate Democrats move to reverse budget reductions.

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Latest in Minnesota - storming churches, accosting strangers

3:26 - Tariffs at SCOTUS 

4:25 - Updates from Iran 

5:07 - Abby Spanberger kicks off new era of liberal radicalism in VA 

6:31 - taxpayer funded Federal Judicial Center sides with radical left 

8:08 - Leaked document shows EU working to undermine US trade deal

8:33 - Polling snapshot - who Americans trust 

🎙️ Fast. Focused. Unfiltered. This Lightning Round delivers the headlines that matter in under 10 minutes.

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In today’s fast-moving Lightning Round, we break down the biggest political, legal, and policy headlines shaping the national debate.

🔥 Today’s Topics:

Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro

00:39 - Latest in Minnesota - storming churches, accosting strangers

03:26 - Tariffs at SCOTUS 

04:25 - Updates from Iran 

05:07 - Abby Spanberger kicks off new era of liberal radicalism in VA 

06:31 - taxpayer funded Federal Judicial Center sides with radical left 

08:08 - Leaked document shows EU working to undermine US trade deal

08:33 - Polling snapshot - who Americans trust 

🎙️ Fast. Focused. Unfiltered. The 10 Minute Drill delivers the headlines that matter — in under 10 minutes.

Subscribe for daily political analysis, Supreme Court updates, immigration policy, trade and national security coverage, and election polling breakdowns.

On the January 15 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we cut through the noise on the latest Minneapolis ICE controversy and ask a simple question: what if this actually is normal?

As politicians, activists, and media figures insist immigration enforcement has somehow become unprecedented, we revisit the facts — including Obama-era ICE operations and a 2016 CNN ride-along — to show what’s really changed and what hasn’t. Meanwhile, protesters are now physically interfering with arrests, even of violent criminals, as a well-funded outrage machine keeps the pressure on.

We also break down rising tensions with Iran, as President Trump’s rhetoric sharpens and U.S. personnel reposition in the region, signaling this is more than just talk.

Plus:

Trump’s unexpected Greenland gambit and why it matters geopolitically

Rubio and Vance meetings with Greenland and Danish officials

Progressive Democrats openly urging a pivot to economic populism ahead of the midterms

Chuck Schumer’s risky 2026 Senate map strategy — and where it could collapse

Why Republicans should keep an eye on Michigan and Georgia

And California’s latest pension scheme: a six-figure DEI job influencing retirement investments, with no finance background required

Fast, focused, and unfiltered — this is The 10 Minute Drill.

President Trump heads to Detroit on his affordability tour as fresh inflation data fuels optimism about the economy and markets heading into 2026. On this special Wednesday, January 14 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a massive day in politics, law, and economics.

We cover Minnesota and Illinois filing lawsuits against ICE, with Attorney General Keith Ellison calling federal enforcement a “federal invasion.” The states argue ICE is violating the First and Tenth Amendments, but critics point out the lawsuits collide directly with sanctuary policies—and even CNN appears skeptical of the legal case.

It’s also a huge day at the Supreme Court, as justices hear landmark cases from Idaho and West Virginia on transgender athletes and women’s sports—decisions that could impact nearly two dozen states. Riley Gaines weighs in, Justice Kagan calls Idaho’s law protecting women’s sports “legitimate,” and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson faces renewed scrutiny during oral arguments.

Plus, California Democrats float a billionaire wealth tax, sparking reports that as much as $1 trillion in wealth has already fled the state amid fears of retroactive taxation. We break down what this means for state revenues, spending, and fraud.

We also look at the Treasury Department flagging Minnesota for widespread fraud, with estimates suggesting 10% of the state budget is being lost, and why climate and clean-tech investment has dropped nearly 50% since 2021 as the green investment boom loses steam.

In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down a volatile news cycle that cuts across law enforcement, immigration, corruption, global unrest, the Supreme Court, and affordability.

We start in Minneapolis, where the tragic death of Renee Good followed a confrontation between activists and ICE agents. With a 3000% increase in vehicular attacks on ICE, trained activist groups encouraging physical interference, and Minnesota officials fueling chaos, we ask the question the media won’t: Did the ICE agent have legitimate reason to fear for his life? We expose the ICE Watch playbook, the radical tactics being taught to activists, and who these groups are really protecting — including violent criminals with long-standing deportation orders.

Next, we turn to Minnesota’s sprawling fraud scandal, as Congress and the FBI intensify their investigations. All eyes are on Keith Ellison, while Ilhan Omar’s comments, legislative history, and campaign ties to fraud defendants raise serious accountability questions.

We then go global, as mass protests erupt across Iran in response to inflation, corruption, and regime brutality. With reports of thousands arrested — and possibly killed — this moment may represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity for real change.

We also break down a major Supreme Court case — Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish — that could determine whether blue states and cities can use local courts to punish energy companies for activities directed by the federal government, with massive implications for climate litigation.

Finally, we examine President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. While aimed at affordability, critics warn price controls could backfire — cutting off access to credit, slowing the economy, and harming the very consumers they’re meant to help.

Fast. Focused. No spin.