A Moment Of Clarity: The TSA Funding Trap: Why the GOP is Blocking Its Own Bill

You’re stuck in a security line for five hours, and Washington is busy playing a game of "he-said, she-said." Senator Kennedy says his new bill will fix everything—so why isn't it moving? Michael Steele dives into the "machinations of the Senate" to show you exactly where your tax dollars are getting stuck. He exposes the irony of Republican lawmakers holding up their own TSA funding bill just to avoid a vote on ICE.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

Ever wonder why gas prices are hitting record highs while the White House claims we’re “winning”? It all comes down to a high-stakes gamble in the Strait of Hormuz that isn’t paying off for the average American. Michael Steele dives into the "absurdity" of current Iran relations. He breaks down the mysterious “big present” President Trump claims to have received and why experts argue we’ve actually traded a working deal for global economic chaos. Michael peels back the layers of this geopolitical crisis to show you exactly how these backroom tensions are hitting your wallet and what the administration's next move really means for your bottom line.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

A subpoena for James Comey has just hit the wires, but the details suggest the prosecution might be bluffing. Why is the Florida-based investigation specifically seeking documents rather than testimony? Michael Steele breaks down the legal chess match unfolding and the controversial role of Judge Aileen Cannon. Labeled as "dangerous" for her willingness to upend traditional court procedures, Cannon is accused of bending evidentiary practices to favor the White House's interests.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to leave share it with a friend!

Think you’re ready for the next election? Think again. Your most fundamental right is under fire, and the "SAVE Act" is the weapon being used to strip it away. This isn’t just about voter ID—Michael Steele explains how it’s a move to sabotage our elections by making registration nearly impossible for tens of millions of Americans.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

Are we being told the full story about the conflict in Iran? Michael Steele goes behind the closed doors of a classified Pentagon briefing to reveal what the administration isn't saying in public. He explores the dangerous gap between intelligence and emotional leadership, the reality of the Iranian government's stability, and why billions in taxpayer dollars are being requested without a clear end game. Tune in to understand the real cost of a war without an exit strategy.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

Ever feel like the "reality" you hear on the news doesn't match the price tags at your local grocery store? You’re not alone. For years, a massive media engine has turned political claims into "truth" for millions of Americans. But right now, that engine is fracturing. Between rising gas prices and the reality of "new wars," Michael Steele discusses the gap between rhetoric and the pocketbook is becoming too wide to ignore.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

Why do some loyalists get the boot while others survive the chaos? When names like Kristi Noem vanish from the inner circle, it’s easy to get distracted by the drama—but the real story is what hasn’t changed. Despite the shifting faces, the most controversial policies on mass deportation and detention remain steady and untouched. Michael Steele explores the "popcorn heads" surrounding the presidency—from Pam Bondi to the ever-present Kash Patel—and breaks down the unspoken rule of political longevity: Loyalty gets you in the door, but execution keeps you in the room.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

Is the era of the "unimportant" vote over? While some political rhetoric suggests your voice doesn't matter, the latest results from Texas and North Carolina are proving the exact opposite. We’re witnessing a massive shift where "safe seats" are no longer about electability—they’re about values. Michael Steele helps you understand the strategy behind the surge.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

What happens when the federal government refuses to acknowledge the Constitution? When state election officials asked a simple civics question about who actually has the authority to run our elections, they were met with a "stunned silence" from federal authorities. Michael Steele pulls back the curtain on a growing tension between state sovereignty and federal interference that could redefine how you vote this November.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

Is the Republican party heading for a "combo meal" of its worst electoral defeats? Before the President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele is sounding the alarm on the nervous energy vibrating through the halls of Congress. While the headlines focus on the spectacle, the real story is the internal fracture between those who have doubled down on the current path and the candidates who are wondering, "How the hell am I going to run a race with this?"Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!