Kimmel Controversy Takes a Turn, Surprise DeSantis Power Play, Royal Visit | 4/28/26 FIRST LOOK

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how Florida's new redistricting map could shift the balance of power in Congress after a major Supreme Court ruling; why Democrats are reacting so strongly to the changes; controversy as NYC Mayor Mamdani brings up colonial grievances ahead of a 9/11 memorial involving King Charles; and a viral California campaign ad exposing the gap between politicians' lifestyles and the voters they represent, and much more.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Jimmy Kimmel shocking his audience by doubling down on his sick joke about Melania Trump being an expectant widow even after the latest assassination attempt on Donald Trump; Bill O'Reilly explaining to NewsNation why Jimmy Kimmel's jokes have now crossed a line into trafficking in hate and why ABC affiliated stations need to draw a line and refuse to air "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; Dan Bongino ripping into Hakeem Jeffries on Sean Hannity's show for his hollow calls for civility after the third assassination attempt on Donald Trump; FBI Director Kash Patel giving a scorching response to Tim Walz trying to take credit for the FBI raids on the daycare centers exposed by Nick Shirley as a part of the massive organized fraud in the Somali community in Minnesota; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson admitting on camera to committing workplace discrimination and unknowingly violating employment law; Elon Musk's chilling warning about violent crime after the murder of bodega owner Abdul Saleh; and much more. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Ben Shapiro, Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Cheers Health - Same night out — way better morning with Cheers. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code RUBIN  Go to: http://cheershealth.com/RUBIN #Cheers #ad Chef iQ - Take the stress out of not knowing if your meat will come out good! CHEF iQ Sense continuously monitors and predicts precisely when your food will be done. Get 30% off sitewide with code RUBIN!  Go to: http://chefiq.com 

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how a new indictment against James Comey over his controversial "8647" post is raising major questions about intent and accountability; a sweeping FBI crackdown in Minneapolis targeting a multi-million dollar daycare fraud scheme tied to taxpayer-funded programs first exposed by Nick Shirley; and a historic moment as King Charles addresses Congress, emphasizing Western values and the U.S.–UK alliance amid global tensions, and much more.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary telling NewsNation why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent video targeting Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, in his "tax the rich" video announcing his pied-à-terre tax, will backfire in dangerous ways that Zohran can't imagine; Citadel CEO Ken Griffin making Zohran Mamdani regret his personal attack on him after he announced that he is reconsidering his $6 billion project for midtown Manhattan, which could create 15,000 permanent jobs; "Real Time with Bill Maher's" crowd being stunned by Bill Maher's attack on Democrats like Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and AOC for being so dumb to think that they aren't taxing the rich enough; Democrat and Maryland Governor Wes Moore shocking the "Real Time with Bill Maher" crowd by realizing what Democrats still seem to struggle to understand, that you can reduce crime by punishing criminals; "The View's" Joy Behar sharing her fear that Donald Trump is intentionally trying to kill Americans by appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee the HHS; Adam Carolla's simple plan to make it harder for Democrats to criticize ICE agents; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how Donald Trump is demanding action against Jimmy Kimmel after a controversial joke about Melania Trump takes on new meaning following the third assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner; a major political battle intensifying as Ron DeSantis unveils a redistricting plan that could shift control of Congress ahead of 2026; and a high-profile state visit as King Charles arrives in the U.S. amid heightened security concerns and global uncertainty, and much more.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about President Donald Trump's brutally honest answer to Fox News' Peter Doocy about the third assassination attempt on his life by Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents Dinner; the explicit details of Cole Allen's manifesto revealing who he was targeting to kill at the White House Correspondents Dinner, and why; Jimmy Kimmel coming under fire for his sick joke about Melania Trump becoming a widow in his White House Correspondents Dinner parody sketch on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; Donald Trump losing his cool with "60 Minutes" Norah O'Donnell for repeating the most baseless accusations from Cole Allen's manifesto concerning why Trump was in the Epstein files; Acting United States Attorney General Todd Blanche pushing back on "Face the Nation's" Margaret Brennan for trying to make the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner a reason to push for gun control; Scott Jennings shaming his CNN co-panelists for not making the connection between the Democrats' shut down of the DHS and not paying secret service agents who literally put their lives on the line to protect Donald Trump and members of his administration; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including shocking new details about Cole Allen, the gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as his manifesto reveals a targeted attack on Trump officials and raises serious questions about security failures at the Washington Hilton; growing calls for change as Trump pushes for a secure White House ballroom to prevent future threats; and backlash mounting after Jimmy Kimmel mocked Melania Trump just days before the incident, fueling debate over media rhetoric and political violence, and much more.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Judge Roy Altman about his book Israel on Trial and the future of war; what allies America will need to fight Ai and drone wars; why Israel is a critical U.S. ally in cyber, AI, and intelligence against global adversaries; historical arguments around Israel, Palestinian statehood, and competing claims of colonialism; and how misinformation, campus debates, and the "persuadable middle" shape the modern Israel narrative; the case for Israel's legitimacy; how his family's Holocaust history and experience with Venezuela's authoritarianism shaped his views on public service and democracy; and much more.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Elizabeth Pipko and Kurt Schlichter about Charlie Kirk pointing out the Southern Poverty Law Center's fraudulent tactics to shut down Turning Point USA less than a year before FBI Director Kash Patel accused the SPLC of wire fraud and funding racist groups like "Unite the Right" which organized the Charlottesville riot; MSNOW hosts Symone Sanders and former head of the GOP Michael Steele ignoring the details of the FBI's case against the Southern Poverty Law Center and trying to twist the action as more proof of Donald Trump's racism; Fox News' Bret Baier explaining how Abigail Spanberger's win in the Democrat's redistricting election for Virginia is already hitting a major setback, as a court rules the vote unconstitutional just as Ron DeSantis plans to fight back with a redistricting of Florida; Nadja Spiegelman and Jia Tolentino, hosts of the New York Times' "Opinions' Podcast", coming under fire for cheering on leftist Hasan Piker's promoting of shoplifting, theft, and bank robberies to fight back against corporate greed; CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" host Sara Eisen grilling Elizabeth Warren over her hypocritical decision to support Maine senate candidate Graham Platner after his Nazi tattoo controversy and support of the tactics of Hamas against Israeli soldiers; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Make sure you are getting all the positive effects from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Save Over 30% when you subscribe to join hundreds of thousands of customers in one simple routine that's changing the world. Go to https://BalanceofNature.com

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how Trump says Iran is facing internal chaos while the U.S. tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing nuclear negotiations; a major federal shift as medical marijuana is reclassified, signaling big changes for research, businesses, and regulation; and how the stock market is outperforming expectations with the S&P 500 surging well above historical averages during Trump's second term, raising questions about the broader economic outlook, and much more.