Brett Breaks Things

In today's chaotic live show, we were on air as the Senate officially passed the GOP's 940-page domestic policy monster, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" — after a record-breaking 45+ vote vote-a-rama that left senators sleep-deprived and America stunned. We covered live reactions, emotional floor speeches, CNN polling breakdowns, and Trump's own words on Medicaid—before the bill gutted it. From Cory Booker's "moral obscenity" warning to JD Vance's total indifference, and from Elizabeth Warren agreeing with Elon Musk to Fetterman just wanting to go home — it's all here. Plus: Alligator Alcatraz makes a comeback, and Trump floats deporting U.S.-born citizens

The Senate's version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" just made a bad thing worse. What started as a bloated House package is now an even crueler, $3.9 trillion debt bomb—complete with Medicaid cuts, green energy gutting, and tax giveaways so shameless they'd make a lobbyist blush. Brett breaks down the late-night Senate chaos, GOP infighting, and the amendment drama still to come. From Rand Paul's brutal truth to Thom Tillis flipping on Trump, this dumpster fire is just getting started. Final vote expected Monday night—unless it implodes first.

Today on Brett Breaks Things, we torch the myths and torch the Medicaid cuts. Trump's team claims your healthcare is safe, but the numbers—and the flip-flops—say otherwise. Karoline Leavitt does Olympic-level mental gymnastics, while Rand Paul opts out of the $5 trillion debt ceiling hike. Republicans are bailing on the "Big Beautiful Bill."

Meanwhile, in Iran: the spin war has begun. Was their nuke program really destroyed? Depends which GOP janitor is holding the mop. And just in time for Fact Check Friday, we unpack Trump's latest lies—from Social Security spin to the Paperclip Tycoon of 1817. Plus: ICE gets violent, Trump targets Massie, and his immigration numbers crater. Buckle up.

Today on Brett Breaks Things, it's a full-court press—on the press. Trump attacks CNN's Natasha Bertrand, prompting a rare statement from CNN, while Fox News accuses the network of spewing "enemy propaganda." Deputy AG Todd Blanche goes full scorched earth, hinting at treason charges and calling for reporters to be deposed. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth tries to wave away the facts at the Pentagon, claiming we should salute instead of ask questions about the Iran strike. And up on the Hill, AG Pam Bondi melts down under questioning from Senators Murray, Merkley, and Peters—especially when talk turns to Trump's crypto dinners, masked agents, and masked protestors.

Nothing to see here… just a government unhinged.

Zorin Mamdani shocks the political world by defeating Andrew Cuomo — but that's just the appetizer. Trump compares his Iran strikes to Hiroshima while calling CNN "scum," all while intelligence remains… inconclusive. Senators are furious over a postponed Iran briefing, McCaul admits the bombing only bought months, and Thomas Massie warns Trump could cost the GOP the House. Now Trump's threatening him. Can Massie survive the wrath of a Super PAC blitz? — today's show hits harder than a bunker-buster.

Today's show walks you through the absolute chaos of the so-called "Trump-brokered ceasefire" between Israel and Iran—a deal that somehow unraveled before the ink was dry. Iran launched missiles into Qatar (yes, really), Trump thanked them for the heads-up, and Vance went on Fox to dodge harder than Neo in The Matrix. Overnight, Israel got bombed, Israel bombed back, and Trump woke up to yell at Netanyahu on Truth Social like an angry HOA president. Meanwhile, right-wing media split into two camps: regime-change cheerleaders vs. "what the hell did we just sign up for?" skeptics.

On today's show, Brett breaks down Operation Midnight Hammer—Trump's surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites—and the fallout that's unraveling across the globe. From the shaky legal justifications to an unbriefed Congress, and from Iran's vow to retaliate to the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we unpack what the White House is calling a "spectacular success"—despite not knowing if the mission actually achieved anything. Meanwhile, Russia signals it may aid Tehran, oil prices threaten to skyrocket, and a 22-year-old political loyalist is now America's frontline defense against terror. No joke.

Also: reaction from Bernie, Gen. Caine, Vance, Rubio, and the man who may have just tweeted us closer to World War III.

On today's show, we covered a string of explosive developments reshaping both domestic and international politics. A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's bid to overturn the jury verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, even as he ignited controversy by railing against Juneteenth as an unnecessary federal holiday. Meanwhile, a provocative golden sculpture titled "Dictator Approved" appeared on the National Mall, depicting Trump's approval crushing the Statue of Liberty. In global news, alarm rose over Iran's nuclear progress, with Trump reportedly open to tactical nuclear strikes amid doubts about the effectiveness of bunker-buster bombs. Fox News and Tulsi Gabbard offered contrasting views, while Trump's spokesperson falsely claimed Iran has never been closer to a nuclear weapon. At home, questions over domestic military force escalated as senators grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether Marines could detain protesters or follow illegal orders. A court sided with Trump in keeping control of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, ICE agents were forced to retreat from Dodger Stadium after a public backlash, and Marines carried out the first confirmed detention of a civilian on U.S. soil—an Iraq War veteran.

Today's episode was packed with high-stakes political tension and emotional moments. We began with breaking news: Mike Lindell has been found liable for defamation, continuing the legal reckoning over election lies. At a town hall, Sen. Jon Ossoff fielded questions on impeachment and slammed Trump for corruption, while critics say the GOP is replaying the same post-9/11 fear playbook. Mark Levin called anyone worried about war with Iran a "Marxist-Islamist," and Rep. Roger Williams invoked biblical fervor to justify U.S. policy, brushing aside reason and dissent. Speaker Johnson was shown clashing with Rep. Massie, reflecting a growing Republican divide over whether to prioritize protecting Israel or preventing a nuclear Iran.

On immigration, emotions boiled over. NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents while escorting an immigrant from court—shocking footage shows him locking arms in protest. Gov. Kathy Hochul publicly condemned the arrest, calling it "bullshit." Viral clips showed ICE and NYPD ambushing immigrants, bypassing the Fourth Amendment, and wrongfully arresting a Chilean tourist, leaving a child behind. One especially jarring moment featured ICE detaining a former Afghan interpreter for the U.S. Army, fueling fears the agency is becoming "the new SS."

Today's show covers rising fears of war as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, with lawmakers scrambling to prevent President Trump from unilaterally dragging the U.S. into a new conflict. Trump has refused to endorse the G7's de-escalation statement, even as Fox News pushes unverified claims of secret Iranian nuclear sites—drawing comparisons to the lead-up to the Iraq War. Tulsi Gabbard and others warn Iran isn't building a nuke, while Trump insists otherwise and takes aim at critics, including Tucker Carlson, who accuses Fox of acting like war propaganda. Meanwhile, GOP hawks like Lindsey Graham openly advocate regime change. The show revisits Trump's own 2011 warning that presidents start wars when they can't negotiate—now ironically playing out in reverse. Public backlash is growing among MAGA supporters wary of a new war. The second half of the show shifts to Trump's controversial $40 million military parade, which drew criticism, empty stands, awkward moments, and a visibly intoxicated Fox News guest. With Coinbase and Palantir as sponsors, the parade feels more like dystopian theater than national celebration.