-- On the Show:

-- Economic data show virtually every economic metric is worse now under Donald Trump than at the end of Joe Biden's term

-- Harry Enten presents polling that demonstrates the public's frustration with Trump putting his name on buildings and other vanity projects

-- Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte to lead the nation's intelligence agencies despite Pulte not having an intelligence or military background

-- Dr. Mehmet Oz responds to questions from reporters during a White House appearance and discusses Donald Trump's health

-- Trump backs away from a proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political targeting after opposition from judges and fellow Republicans

-- George Santos is under federal investigation for allegedly manipulating a Kalshi prediction market and profiting off the trade

-- On the Bonus Show: CBS News fires 60 Minutes reporter Scott Pelley, allegations surface about Melania's Epstein connections, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump loses to Biden on the economy

(08:58) Americans hate Trump's vanity projects

(20:43) Trump's picks unqualified DNI pick

(27:55) Dr. Oz backs up Trump's health claims

(36:38) Trump bails on slush fund

(47:09) George Santos under investigation again

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