US of Ed

"Every single family in America is affected."

The Senate has passed Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill, sending it back to the House for final approval in spite of stated reservation, eschewing all responsibility for its effects on the American people. Meanwhile, Trump is looking to expand his targeting of immigrants by revoking the status of some while floating the possibility of denaturalising those who already have citizenship. Also discussing Iran and Israel, bankruptcy talk for Nebraska, and the vicious campaign against Zohran Mamdani.

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"Trump is one thing, the US government is another and the US people are another. Each of these groups is fractured, including Trump."

A decisive bombing of three nuclear sites and a shaky ceasefire in the Iran / Israel / US conflict this week with allies lining up to praise Trump's actions. But is it genuine admiration or fears about what the mad king might do next that's driving world leaders? Meanwhile, tensions escalate over ICE crackdowns with the lines between cops and criminals becoming increasingly blurred. Also discussing the Supreme Court's internal war, Mahmoud Khalil, tariffs, plans to log protected forests, and the New York mayoral race.

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"Intimidation, intimidation, intimidation... Sooner or later, people crack. Let's not crack."

Donald Trump's military parade through Washington DC has gone off with a whimper rather than a bang, largely drowned out by the colour and defiance of the 'No Kings' protests scheduled in cities across the US for the same day. Tensions in the US and abroad continue to ratchet up, however, with politically motivated assassinations, arrests, and the possibility that the US will be drawn into yet another war between Israel and Iran. We also discuss the G7 Summit, war plans for Greenland, and roadblocks for the Big, Beautiful Bill.

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"You'd almost wish he was a better dictator, there'd at least be a gameplan there but there's nothing."

Wild scenes in Los Angeles as confrontations with ICE agents rounding up immigrants in parts of the city has escalated to full scale warfare, with journalists targeted by LAPD and President Trump deploying the National Guard and Marines to the city. But first, looking at the developing situation in the Middle East where Israel appears to be preparing for a strike against Iran. Also discussing Trump cutting off FEMA funding, the Trump / Musk feud, trade negotiations, and RFK Jr. enacting his anti-vax agenda.

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In spite of claims from Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that there was no scenario in which wrongfully deported man Kilmar Abrego García would be returned to the United States, in breaking news this morning that is exactly what has happened. Facing charges of human smuggling over a 2022 incident that police formerly declined to pursue, however, is this a win for due process or the Trump administration trying to retroactively justify its glaring error? We take a look at this developing story as well as the very public breakup of Donald Trump and billionaire backer Elon Musk.

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"They're not guilty of anything. They may be here illegally, sure, deport them, but treat them humanely."

A terrorist attack in Colorado has led to the arrest of not just the perpetrator but his wife and five children as well, living illegally in the United States, with attempts to streamline deportation leading to yet another court battle. Meanwhile, Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill has seen fallout from some surprising quarters but it hasn't slowed Republican attempts to make cuts from the social safety net. Also discussing trade war with China, Ukraine, white South Africans being welcomed, and plans for a national citizen database.

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"You're asking the House to give up its power, you're asking the Senate to give up its power, and you're asking to dethrone the judiciary. What mad person would vote for that?"

In the wee hours of the morning, House Republicans convened to pass Trump's Big Beautiful Bill through to the Senate. But not only does the bill knock a $3.8 trillion hole in the budget and take from the poorest Americans to extend Trump's tax cuts, it's also been specifically tailored to keep Trump from facing consequences for defying the courts. Ed and Sean discuss, along with the latest on tariffs, RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, war with Harvard, Gaza, Ukraine, and more.

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"Trump is under siege, he's underwater, and let's hope he'll be under the table soon."

News this week that former president Joe Biden is suffering from an aggressive form of cancer raises the question of how the diagnosis was missed while he was still in the White House. Trump is set to be flying high in spite of protests his acceptance of a new luxury 747 is unconstitutional while the FAA continues struggling to deliver safe air travel and his administration now appears to be losing entire plane loads of deported immigrants. Also discussing Trump's tax and immigration package, impeachment, Gaza, and the ousting of Elon Musk.

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"I fear that this is going to be the largest constitutional crisis ever."

The first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, has ascended to the head of the Catholic Church in Rome and Ed just so happens to be in Italy to catch the historic moment! Meanwhile, back on American shores, accusations of open corruption are becoming a commonplace feature of the Trump presidency with more gifts and offers showered on the grateful grifter-in-chief. Also this week discussing Iran, Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill on tax and immigration, suspending Habeas Corpus, pharmaceutical prices and more!

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"Trump is very large on the global stage. The good thing about that is it's making people wake up, the United States can no longer rule the world."

Coming off the back of a similar result in Canada, does a thumping win for the Australia Labor Party and rejection of 'Temu Trump' Opposition Leader Peter Dutton indicate a global rejection of Trumpian politics? Other nations are also jumping at the chance to step into the gap on science and trade that American leadership has left vacant. Also touching on the White House budget proposal, immigration, Israel, India and Pakistan, Marco Rubio, Trump's ongoing mental decline, and Maine's win in court for transgender kids.

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