-- On the Show

-- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire

-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones after they criticize his Iran war, fracturing his base

-- Melania Trump delivers an unannounced speech about Jeffrey Epstein that brings renewed attention to her past connections

-- Traders place highly-timed bets on the Iran ceasefire announcement, raising concerns about insider information tied to Trump allies

-- Donald Trump claims victory in the Iran war, while evidence shows Iran gaining leverage and the United States faces economic setbacks

-- Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson suggests trials for officials who followed potentially illegal orders during the Iran war

-- U.S. troops and reports contradict Pentagon claims of success, describing poor preparation and leadership issues

-- Lawmakers from both parties call for Donald Trump to be removed through impeachment or the 25th Amendment, but both remain unlikely

-- Democrats begin to divide over messaging strategy, fundraising, and potential candidates as they prepare for upcoming elections

-- The NAACP calls for Donald Trump to be removed while also pursuing legal action to challenge voting restrictions and protect voter access.

-- Doctor Oz makes incorrect claims about Medicaid fraud in New York based on a basic math error, undermining the investigation

-- The Trump administration enters a public conflict with the Pope as reports emerge of tensions between US officials and the Vatican

-- On the Bonus Show: Debate over the 25th Amendment continues, JD Vance campaigns for a dictator, Trump is resorting to shock content, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump criticizes conservative media figures over Iran

(08:17) Melania Trump remarks renew focus on Epstein case

(13:55) Betting activity raises questions before ceasefire announcement

(22:06) The United States is losing the war with Iran

(29:25) Growing calls for investigations into the Iran war

(34:47) Concerns emerge over decisions by US defense leadership

(41:13) Lawmakers discuss removing Trump from office

(47:37) Democrats are dividing going into '26 and '28

(56:22) NAACP calls for Trump removal

(1:05:41) Doctor Oz faces criticism over incorrect fraud claims

(1:14:48) Pentagon denies threatening the Vatican

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