In the May 5 episode of the 10 Minute Drill Podcast, we break down the biggest political and policy stories of the day, joined again by Fox News anchor and friend of the Drill Dana Perino: President Trump launches “Project Freedom” amid the latest Iran developments and new polling shows strong public support for the U.S. position; Democrats scramble over the fallout surrounding Spirit Airlines after years of cheering antitrust action against the JetBlue-Spirit merger; Congress turns up pressure on hospitals and the 340B program as lawmakers blast opaque subsidies, consolidation, and rising healthcare costs; Gavin Newsom faces tough questions during his appearance on Bill Maher while defending California’s record; and Dana explains what many analysts may be missing as the 2026 midterms begin to take shape.

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Time Stamps: 

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Iran Latest

2:25 - Spirit Airlines Goes Under

5:19 - Hospital Hearing on the Hill

8:19 - Gavin Newsom on Bill Maher

10:48 - Dana Perino Part 2