First: Settling the score. Using threats, retribution and the levers of presidential power, Donald Trump unleashes the federal government on his critics. While Elon Musk pushes the limits. What guardrails remain?
Plus: Revolt. Democrats itch for a fight. My new reporting on House Democrats' next moves. Is this their tea party moment?
And: Rolling over? New ... Show More
Feb 2025
Trump's War on the U.S. Government
<p>Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue their all-out assault on the federal government, shuttering USAID, rooting out and firing workers linked in any way to diversity initiatives, and breaking and ignoring laws as they go. Jon and Dan hash out all the latest, including Trump's p ... Show More
1h 29m
Aug 13
Trump’s Police Takeover Puts Dems On Defense Over Crime
After Donald Trump’s provocative takeover of DC police, are liberals falling into his trap? Plus, as Texas Democrats consider returning from their power grab protest, an interview goes viral and a plea goes vulgar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi ... Show More
45m 38s
Aug 12
Trump Orders Takeover Of Police In DC, Deploys Guard
Donald Trump sends the feds into the nation’s capitol for a universe he paints as hellish and dystopian. But, does the rhetoric match the reality? Plus, Vladimir Putin gets a meeting in America while Trump gets a head start on negotiations by promising concessions. Learn more abo ... Show More
45m 23s
Feb 2025
Will Trump Defy the Courts?
<p>Federal judges are starting to do something most elected Republicans won't: say no to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The question now is, will Trump obey their orders? Jon, Lovett, and Tommy break down all the latest, including new onslaughts against the Consumer Financial Protec ... Show More
1h 37m