Explore the internal GOP conflict over Medicaid cuts and its impact on Trump's agenda, the controversial actions in Trump's second term challenging American democracy, the DOJ's surprising decision to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and Ohio's political shake-up with Jim Tressel's nomination as lieutenant governor. This episode delves into the intricate political dynamics shaping the future of American governance and party strategies.

Sources:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/gop-cuts-trump-agenda-house-senate/index.html

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/11/politics/trump-threaten-rule-of-law-analysis/index.html

https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2025/02/11/top-justice-department-official-orders-prosecutors-to-drop-charges-against-new-york-mayor-eric-adams

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/ohio-governor-nominates-legendary-ex-football-coach-jim-tressel-lieute-rcna191509

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:43) GOP fight over cuts stalls Trump agenda in the House as Senate forges ahead

(00:03:47) Trump’s following his campaign promises, but they’re threatening the rule of law

(00:07:51) Top DOJ orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams

(00:10:45) Ohio governor nominates legendary ex-football coach Jim Tressel for lieutenant governor