Brett Breaks Things

Today, we connect the dots on a pattern that keeps getting harder to ignore: suspicious market moves before Trump's war-related post, new questions about whether people close to power are cashing in on chaos, and why even prediction markets are suddenly scrambling to crack down on insider trading. We also dig into Markwayne Mullin's confirmation, the reporting on his congressional stock trading, and the growing concerns about the kind of people being handed enormous power in Trump's orbit.

Trump gives Iran 48 hours… then adds five more days — as threats, oil markets, and policy all move in different directions. While tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, the administration eases sanctions and quietly prepares for peace talks, highlighting the growing gap between rhetoric and reality.

Today we break down how big money, political power, and media consolidation are colliding to reshape American news. From the FCC approving major local TV consolidation to Brendan Carr's public loyalty to Trump and his push to challenge long-standing protections for news programming, we look at how regulatory power can be used to pressure coverage and influence what the public sees. We also dig into the growing Ellison media empire and why Trump allies are openly cheering on more billionaire control over major news outlets.

Trump sold the Iran war on "imminent threat" claims that his own officials and intelligence never backed up. Today, Brett breaks down Joe Kent's resignation, Tulsi Gabbard's evasive Senate testimony, and the growing pile of evidence that the administration misled the public about Iran's nuclear danger.

Also, the latest escalation in the Iran conflict, new warnings about energy markets and Gulf attacks, fresh signs the war could widen, and how all of it is happening as the national debt blows past $39 trillion and the Pentagon asks for more than $200 billion tied to the war.

Brett breaks down how Trump's pardon system is increasingly benefiting wealthy, well-connected offenders while victims and taxpayers are left holding the bag. We look at the growing pardon pipeline, the insiders around it, and the contradiction between Trump's anti-fraud rhetoric and his clemency record.

Today, we dig DEEP into the growing pile of questions surrounding Jared Kushner's business empire, foreign fundraising, and role in Trump's Middle East diplomacy. From billion-dollar Gulf investments and broken transparency promises to Deutsche Bank, Epstein-linked financial questions, and warnings from ethics experts, we break down why Kushner is starting to look less like a statesman and more like a real-life Bond villain

As the death toll rises and the costs of war keep expanding, Trump is learning that launching a conflict is a lot easier than controlling what comes next. We break down the deaths of six U.S. service members, the growing crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island, Trump's push for allies to do more, and why even Hegseth's rhetoric is raising alarm about how far this war could go.

The Trump administration says it's putting America first, but the money tells a different story. We break down the financial ties between Trump officials and the industries they regulate, the Pentagon's massive spending spree, and how corruption and insider access keep paying off.

We also cover the latest Iran escalation, rising oil and gas prices, reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Navy's controversial minesweeper phase-out.

Check out the disclosure records from the finances of more than 1,500 Trump appointees: ProPublica: Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,500 of His Appointees

Today, we lay out the drone puzzle: the U.S. passed on Ukraine's proven anti-Iran drone tech, Iran attacks exposed the weakness, and now Trump-world allies and Trump family-backed drone ventures appear poised to cash in as Pentagon demand surges. Plus, we give an update on the Epstein files fight, acccusations made public regarding the President and the mounting scrutiny around Pam Bondi's handling of the files release.