Someone Lit A FIRE Under Pete Hegseth...

Tom Emmer argues that alleged discrepancies in Ilhan Omar’s birth date could put her citizenship and congressional eligibility in question—and says he believes the Justice Department is “finalizing” a determination. Larry O’Connor examines Emmer’s claims, Omar’s denials and answers to reporters, and Tom Homan’s comments about the reported investigation. Plus, Clay Travis predicts Democrats could abandon Omar, while Kevin McCarthy expects them to restore her to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Will Democrats rally around her again? Larry revisits the floor fight that removed her from the committee and the stakes of a potential return. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ro Khanna wants to ban congressional stock trading—but his family trust’s reported NVIDIA sales have put his own financial arrangements under the microscope. Larry digs into the timing, Khanna’s insistence that neither he nor his family controls the trades, and the gap between demanding reform and voluntarily living by it. Then NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang exits amid an affair scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy, Trump floats Tim Cook as a replacement, and Hillary Clinton questions the administration’s response—before one distracting microphone detail sends the whole discussion sideways. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twice deported and back in the country, a Honduran man now faces charges after allegedly rushing the cockpit of a United Airlines flight and claiming he had a bomb—and Fox News reports DHS says a claim of transgender persecution was behind his earlier release from immigration custody. Larry examines the case, challenges Brian Kilmeade’s call for “immigration reform,” and breaks down Tom Homan’s blunt warning to migrant caravans: they will not be released into the United States. Plus, Trump threatens doubled tariffs if Mexico fails to stop the caravans, Mexico’s president offers her account, and Larry warns of a possible congressional fight over ICE and Border Patrol funding. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats wanted to advance the impeachment push against Pete Hegseth—but 11 of their own members missed the vote, and the finger-pointing is getting brutal. Larry O’Connor breaks down the attendance fiasco, Hakeem Jeffries’ demand that Hegseth step down, and the angry reactions from Democrats who say their colleagues blew it. Then the leadership fight gets uglier: an incoming House Democrat alleges pressure to support Jeffries, Bernie Sanders backs the idea of Chris Van Hollen leading Senate Democrats, and Elissa Slotkin demands a concrete plan before offering her vote—all while Chuck Schumer insists his caucus has “great unity.” Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats won the election—and now the fight over who gets to lead them is spilling into public view. Larry O’Connor breaks down an incoming House Democrat’s allegation that senior members threatened to make his life “a living hell” unless he backed Hakeem Jeffries, Jeffries’ dismissal of reports of overwhelming opposition calls, and the growing challenge to Chuck Schumer. With Elissa Slotkin demanding a concrete plan, Bernie Sanders welcoming a possible Chris Van Hollen bid, and Van Hollen calling colleagues, Schumer insists his caucus has “great unity.” Will the rebellion change the leadership—or just expose the divisions beneath the victory celebration? Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hakeem Jeffries says there’s “zero evidence” Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud—but Larry O’Connor has questions about how the Democratic leader answered a direct challenge on accountability. Larry breaks down Jeffries’ carefully worded defense, contrasts Omar’s brief response to reporters with her defiant rally speech, and examines Jonathan Turley’s rejection of the “paperwork violation” argument. Plus, Larry digs into reporting cited in the segment about Omar’s former bodyguard, grand jury testimony and immigration proceedings, before reacting to Omar’s repost aimed at MAGA. Omar has denied wrongdoing, and the allegations remain unproven. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached—and Hegseth is coming out swinging. Larry O’Connor breaks down Pete’s blistering response, his defense of the troops carrying out military orders, and the question Larry says Massie needs to answer: If this is about President Trump’s policies, why target his secretary? If you’re a family caregiver or know someone who is, add your name to join the fight at https://AARP.org/IAmACaregiverBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached—but is this a constitutional stand or political payback? Larry rolls the tape on Hegseth’s earlier criticism of Massie, breaks down Massie’s revealing choice of a replacement, and examines President Trump’s blistering response. Plus, Mike Johnson weighs in as Massie takes his case to CNN and predicts fellow Republicans will join him. Is this really about Hegseth, or is Trump the target? Tell us what you think in the comments. If you’re a family caregiver or know someone who is, add your name to join the fight at https://AARP.org/IAmACaregiverBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van Jones says Republicans “never figured out” the Democrats’ coordinated affordability campaign—and now he’s revealing how it worked. Larry O’Connor connects that admission to the Senate GOP’s failures, Trump’s pointed response about John Thune, and demands from Mike Lee and Rick Scott to get things done. Why did popular legislation have to wait until AFTER the election? If you’re a family caregiver or know someone who is, add your name to join the fight at https://AARP.org/IAmACaregiverBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans just took an electoral beating—and John Thune wants to hurry up and hold a leadership election? Larry O’Connor breaks down the push from Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, John Kennedy, and other Republican senators to pause, demand answers, and discuss what needs to change before choosing their leader. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.