In this episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we dive into a whirlwind week in American politics:

🔹 Trump storms Capitol Hill to rally support for the "Big Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping tax cut and pro-worker reform package that could reshape the 2026 midterms. 🔹 CNN admits Trump’s approval is rising, and polls show Americans are on board with cutting taxes. 🔹 The Supreme Court rules in favor of Laurel Libby, ordering Maine to reinstate the censured representative after a stunning First Amendment fight. 🔹 Democrats in disarray: from internal memos admitting failed messaging to donors scrambling to create a “liberal Joe Rogan.” 🔹 LaMonica McIver charged by federal authorities — and her party starts fundraising immediately. 🔹 Explosive claims from Antonio Villaraigosa against Kamala Harris and Xavier Becerra over the Biden presidency cover-up. 🔹 And yes — California forms a committee to promote bug consumption as part of its “alternative protein” push.

💥 Fast, smart, and unfiltered. Get your political fix in 10 minutes or less.

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Links Mentioned:

• CNN poll: @ForecasterEnten

• Bill details: @RapidResponse47

• Supreme Court case: SCOTUS filing

• NYT on “liberal Rogan”: @teddyschleifer

• Villaraigosa quote: Politico

• Bug diet push: UC article

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Keywords: Trump Big Beautiful Bill, Biden Burn Book, Laurel Libby, LaMonica McIver, California bugs, liberal Joe Rogan, Kamala Harris, political podcast, conservative commentary, 2026 midterms, tax cuts, political news

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May 20: Biden’s Cancer Cover-Up? | Trump’s Approval Climbs | Democrat Dark Money Scandal | Big Beautiful Bill Update

In this explosive May 20 episode of The Ten Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories in just 10 minutes — no fluff, no filter.

🎯 TOP STORIES:

• Joe Biden’s Health & Hur Audio Fallout – Reports of cancer, a mysterious audio leak, and growing concerns over a possible White House cover-up. Who's really running the show?

• Trump’s Approval Rating Surges – Trump’s RealClearPolitics average is 10 points higher than this time in 2017. We examine why media saturation, foreign policy wins, and consumer sentiment are shifting the needle.

• The Big Beautiful Bill Advances – Medicaid work requirements, SALT deductions, green energy cuts, and how Trump’s return to the debate is reshaping GOP momentum in Congress.

• Tariffs vs. Walmart – Trump hits back after Walmart warns of price hikes due to tariffs. We cover the consumer confidence data and how trade negotiations with China and the UK are evolving.

• Tim Walz: Democrat’s "Fresh Face"? – Minnesota’s Governor takes center stage with a bizarre law school speech. Is this really the Democrats’ new strategy for 2025?

• Hansjörg Wyss Scandal – The billionaire Democrat donor is facing sexual harassment allegations. Will progressives return his dark money now?

• La Sombrita’s 2-Year Anniversary – A $25 million LA shade structure that… doesn’t provide shade. We revisit the absurdity of taxpayer-funded “equity” in action.

Whether it’s Biden’s inner circle running the country, Trump’s polling momentum, or how Democrats are handling their scandals, this episode delivers sharp insights fast.

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In this explosive episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down one of the wildest political news weeks yet:

🛫 President Trump heads to the Middle East for a high-stakes diplomatic reset — meeting with Syria’s new president, delivering a warning to Iran, and locking in U.S. investment deals with Qatar and the UAE.

🧾 House Democrats double down on defending illegal immigration — from pushing taxpayer-funded healthcare for non-citizens to literally obstructing ICE agents on the ground.

👨‍⚖️ Wisconsin Judge Indicted for helping a criminal illegal immigrant evade deportation — a case the media claimed was political, now heading to court.

🔥 California Wildfire Recovery FAIL – Just 7 rebuilding permits issued in 3.5 months. Bureaucracy gone mad.

🎥 George Clooney reveals Biden’s mental fitness issues in shocking detail: “He didn’t recognize me.” Is the media finally admitting the truth?

✈️ Bernie Sanders’ private jet emissions scandal – His "anti-oligarch" tour burned more carbon than the average American uses in five years. AOC joined him—yes, the author of the Green New Deal.

Also: updates on Biden’s burn book, the latest on SALT and tax policy, and why the Big Beautiful Bill is gaining steam.

🔔 Subscribe now for sharp, fast, fact-driven takes every weekday on The 10 Minute Drill — your conservative news fix in 10 minutes or less.

This week on The 10 Minute Drill, we’re unpacking one of the most chaotic news cycles yet. From President Trump’s high-stakes Middle East visit and the release of American hostage Edan Alexander, to a surprise China trade deal, an explosive executive order on drug prices, and Democrats escalating their war on ICE—this episode covers it all.

We break down:

• Trump in the Middle East: The former president kicks off his term with a trip focused on peace talks—and controversy over Qatar’s role in the release of hostages.

• Edan Alexander Freed: After 580 days in Hamas captivity, the last surviving American hostage is home. But what about the 59 others?

• China Trade Deal: After “marathon” Geneva talks, Trump secures a 90-day tariff pause with China. The markets soar—what’s next?

• Drug Price Controls: Trump’s executive order targets Big Pharma—but critics like Steve Forbes and Kim Strassel warn it could kill innovation.

• Democrats vs ICE: Viral videos show Democrats physically clashing with ICE agents. One facility housed suspected terrorists and child predators.

• The Big Beautiful Bill: A GOP budget bill with Medicaid work requirements and citizenship verification—with sky-high voter support.

• Hawaii’s Climate Hypocrisy: The state sues Big Oil for climate change… but skips the biggest local polluter who donates to Democrats.

• Bourgeois Bernie: From coach to private jets, we look at how Bernie Sanders became the millionaire socialist who skips the TSA line.

📰 Fast, sharp, and packed with facts—this is the political update you need. 🎧 Only on The 10 Minute Drill—real news, no nonsense, in ten minutes or less.

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Biden’s Media Tour, Air Traffic Mayhem, China Trade Talks & Tariff Tantrums | The 10 Minute Drill (May 8)

President Biden says he has “no regrets” about his delayed 2024 exit—but will voters agree? In this episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down Biden’s latest BBC interview, his bold claims of “success,” and what it means for Democrats going forward.

Meanwhile, Newark Airport is in meltdown, the FAA is under fire, and Secretary Pete Buttigieg is more focused on “racist roads” and literary musings than fixing air traffic chaos. Plus: Trump goes viral for saying kids have “too many dolls and pencils,” but what does that have to do with tariff policy?

We’ve got a sharp update on the upcoming China trade negotiations, new polling on Medicaid reform and tax cuts, and a wild “You Can’t Make It Up” segment where Buttigieg complains America is too regulated—after overseeing the red tape that killed EV charger rollouts.

✅ Topics Covered:

• Biden’s media comeback & “no regrets” moment

• Newark Airport's FAA disaster and Schumer’s blame game

• Pete Buttigieg’s transportation priorities (or lack thereof)

• Trump’s tariff message derailed by dolls and pencils

• U.S.–China tariff talks kicking off in Switzerland

• CRC polling on Medicaid waste and tax policy

• CBO report breakdown: misleading Medicaid numbers?

• Buttigieg on overregulation + the REINS Act explained

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May 6: Spain’s Green Energy Blackout, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill update & Kamala’s Comeback

In this jam-packed episode of The Ten Minute Drill, we break down the biggest stories shaping politics and policy this week — all in under 10 minutes.

🔥 Here’s what’s on the Drill today:

• Spain’s Green Energy Collapse: How a nation went from 100% renewable energy to the biggest blackout in history in just 6 days — and what it means for American energy policy.

• Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Tax Cut Update: Memorial Day is the deadline, and House Republicans are racing to pass a major reconciliation bill. Medicaid cuts and SALT deductions are on the table.

• Kamala Harris Comeback? She gave a big speech, but new CNN polling shows the public’s still not buying it.

• California vs. Congress: 35 Democrats joined Republicans to block California’s radical EV mandate. Here’s why it matters nationwide.

• The Return of the “Inequality Act”: Democrats are pushing a bill that would override popular state laws on women's sports, child gender transitions, and more.

• Psaki Spins the Cover-Up: Jen Psaki says calling it a “cover-up” is dangerous. We explain why ignoring Biden’s decline is even worse.

🔊 Don’t miss this fast, fiery, fact-packed episode of the Ten Minute Drill. If you’re looking for straight talk without the spin, you’re in the right place.

What President Trump needs to get done in his NEXT 100 days, Democrats cancel travel plans to El Salvador, our favorite Dem moments of the first 100 days, and a WAY too early midterm preview, and Tim Walz describes his role as ambassador to men.

Get the latest polling insights from CBS and Fox News, showing Trump’s approval at 44-45%, with 55% disapproval. We explore his big wins, like closing the border—56% support his deportation efforts per CBS and Washington Post polls—and lesser-known victories, including appliance regulations and healthcare price transparency. But there’s room for improvement: Trump’s economic approval has dropped to 39-42%, with tariffs polling at just 34-39%. 

Meanwhile, Democrats hit rock bottom, with youth approval plummeting to 23% (Harvard poll) and trust in leaders at an all-time low. We unpack stunts like Cory Booker’s fake sit-in and Hakeem Jeffries’ “patriots vs. traitors” rhetoric, along with the singing, and teachers union leader cameos!

Dive into the latest episode of Ten Minute Drill, your go-to podcast for a rapid-fire breakdown of today’s hottest political and cultural stories!

This April 24, 2025, we unpack President Trump’s new China trade negotiations, calming volatile markets, and the heated El Salvador Primary drama as Democrats face backlash over “Margs with MS-13” antics. The National Republican Congressional Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee both launch campaigns to highlight the craziness.

We also cover the Supreme Court’s Mahmoud v. Taylor case on parental rights and religious liberty, exposing Montgomery County’s controversial “woke curriculum” for Pre-K kids, with highlights from oral arguments.

Plus, Trump ends Biden’s student debt bailout, the return of the “Misinformation Czar” Nina Jankowicz, and a shoutout to Dana Perino for her new book, I Wish Someone Had Told Me. (find it here - https://a.co/d/9JzpYAk ) 

From Supreme Court justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Jackson to the NRCC’s viral El Salvador ad campaign, we’ve got the insights you need in just 10 minutes!

Join us for a hard-hitting episode of 10 Minute Drill as we dive into the controversial Abrego Garcia case, exposing the Democrats' risky strategy to defend an MS-13 gang member with a violent past, and new questions about what the White House may do next.

We break down Senator Chris Van Hollen’s media tour, his taxpayer-funded trip, and the flaws in the system that allows 10 million in without vetting and only 350,000 a year out.

We take a look at the Democrats' snub of Biden in their latest Easter post, David Hogg’s $20M campaign against incumbent Democrats—could he be the unexpected savior for Republicans in the midterms?

We also unpack a Washington Post story on the costly reality of going fossil fuel-free. 

Key Topics: Garcia Case: MS-13 ties, human trafficking, domestic violence, and a deportation order—why are Dems making him a hero? Van Hollen’s Media Tour: Dodging questions and taxpayer-funded controversy. Immigration System Crisis: Soros-funded groups, left-wing judges, and the fight to deport violent criminals. Democrats Snub Biden: Easter post excludes Joe—Jimmy Carter gets the spotlight. Fossil Fuel Free Fail: A San Anselmo writer’s $41K electric switch doubles her bills. David Hogg’s Midterm Shake-Up: $20M against Dems—good news for Republicans?

Photos & Sources:

Van Hollen’s media tour: https://x.com/ChrisVanHollen/status/1913034619710034094

Taxpayer-funded trip: https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1913960406382526478

MS-13 gang member claims: https://x.com/_johnnymaga/status/1913948084930764945

Garcia’s violent history: https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1914114893025780011

Court rulings on Garcia: https://x.com/ProfMJCleveland/status/1913396451289235669

Soros-funded groups: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3383345/

Fossil fuel-free costs:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2025/04/02/electric-power-home-conversion/ 

Why Watch? Get the unfiltered truth on immigration, politics, and energy policy. We cut through the noise to reveal how Democrats are falling into Trump’s trap, the broken immigration system, and the real cost of "green" living. Perfect for those searching for political analysis, MS-13 updates, David Hogg news, and immigration reform debates. #MargsWithMS13 #GarciaCase #Democrats #DavidHogg #ImmigrationCrisis #TrumpStrategy #VanHollen #BidenSnub #FossilFuelFree #Midterms2025 #PoliticalPodcast #ImmigrationReform #MS13Gang #SorosFunding #EnergyCosts #kamalaharris #joeBiden

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