The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/25/2025):

3:05pm- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is requesting that all federal employees submit an email outlining their accomplishments over the past week. In a post to X, Elon Musk suggested that a failure to respond could lead to termination. Leadership at the FBI, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and the Department of Homeland Security said that responses to DOGE would not be necessary. Other agencies—like Health and Human Services—expect their employees to comply with DOGE’s request.

3:30pm- During Tuesday’s press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the Trump Administration will no longer allow the White House Correspondents’ Association to select which journalists receive exclusive access to President Donald Trump.

3:40pm- Yesterday, news circulated that the Philadelphia Eagles would decline a trip to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. It turns out, the report—which originated in The Sun—was completely false. Later in the day, several sports journalists noted that the Eagles are excited to visit the Trump White House and are looking forward to officially receiving an invitation.

3:50pm- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has selected conservative podcast host, and former Secret Service agent, Dan Bongino to serve as the bureau’s next Deputy Director.

4:05pm- Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “Bongino to Join Patel at FBI as Deputy Director.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/02/23/bongino_to_join_patel_at_fbi_as_deputy_director_152411.html. Crabtree is author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—which is available for pre-order now.

4:30pm- Rich hates Robert DeNiro’s new Netflix show, Matt can’t tell the difference between Jesse Plemmons and Matt Damon, and who has better hair: Doug Burgum or Pete Hegseth?

4:45pm- Speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles will be invited to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory.

5:00pm- Brianna Lyman—Elections Correspondent for The Federalist—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “NBC Settles $30M Defamation Lawsuit After Fake News About Doctor at ICE Facilities.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2025/02/24/nbc-settles-30m-defamation-lawsuit-after-fake-news-about-doctor-at-ice-facilities/

5:20pm- After signing executive orders from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump spoke with the press where he discussed an agreement with Ukraine—the U.S. will provide security guarantees in exchange for access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to travel to the White House later this week to sign the agreement. Trump insisted that the war between Ukraine and Russia—which is now entering its fourth year—will soon be coming to an end.

5:40pm- While visiting the White House last week, Rich and Matt bought a few overpriced items from the gift shop. How much are they charging for Grover Cleveland stickers??? Matt implores Elon Musk and DOGE to investigate.

6:05pm- After signing executive orders from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump spoke with the press where he discussed an agreement with Ukraine—the U.S. will provide security guarantees in exchange for access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to travel to the White House later this week to sign the agreement. While appearing on Fox News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the deal is undoubtedly a “win-win.”

6:10pm- Speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles will be invited to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory.

6:15pm- Dur ...