The Admin Who Cried Weaponization

The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision de facto killed climate legislation. Then, they blew up the Clean Power Plan, killing climate regulation. And now, through a new case before the Court, they’re targeting climate litigation.In this episode, former Governor Jay Inslee joins Senator Whitehouse to discuss the role our nation’s highest court has played in stopping climate action.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

Todd Blanche lacks the impartiality and integrity to be US Attorney General.In this episode, Senators Whitehouse and Blumenthal discuss the nomination of Todd Blanche to the role of our nation’s top prosecutor. From his botched handling of the Epstein files, to his weaponization of the Justice Department as Acting AG, Blanche has a pattern of placing his loyalty to President Trump above his duty to our country. As two former state Attorneys General and U.S. Attorneys, the Senators discuss the principles and morals that should define this role, the importance of an independent Judiciary, and more.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

From both a prosecutorial and intelligence standpoint, the FBI’s raid of a Fulton County election office doesn’t pass the smell test.  In this episode, Senator Whitehouse talks with Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the numerous red flags raised by the FBI’s search and seizure this past January. The two discuss DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s presence at the search, Trump’s Weaponization Working Group, the SAVE America Act, and more.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

The reckless behavior of masked ICE agents on the streets of Minneapolis has been appalling to witness, and widely condemned by real law enforcement officers. Their misconduct must not be beyond the reach of law for people they have injured. Reforms and accountability are due. On this episode of Making the Case, Senator Whitehouse welcomes back Representative Hank Johnson, his House counterpart in leading the Bivens Act and Constitutional Accountability Act. Professors Mary Mason and Ed Maguire weigh in on policing reforms and how these two bills would increase accountability.

If you’re looking for a high-profile job in the Trump Administration, loyalty to MAGA is the only requirement. In this episode, Senator Whitehouse welcomes Lisa Graves of True North Research back to the podcast to discuss how President Trump’s DOJ has gone after his political enemies, and the legal setbacks the Department has faced at the hands of unqualified loyalists who have been wrongly appointed as U.S. Attorneys. Whitehouse and Graves also set the scene on the dark money corruption swirling around the Supreme Court in advance of a key campaign finance case.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

The Trump Administration moves with reckless greed for its big donors — but state Attorneys General won’t back down from the fight. This episode of Making the Case lays bare how the Trump administration’s reckless legal maneuvers sidelined workers, threatened huge cost increases, and sparked an exodus from the Justice Department.Attorneys General Peter Neronha of Rhode Island and William Tong of Connecticut join Senator Whitehouse to discuss Trump’s anti-affordable energy agenda and the lasting consequences of an untrustworthy DOJ.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

This episode of Making the Case pulls back the curtain on the chaos, corruption, and cover-ups threatening the rule of law. How much damage can one administration do to the credibility of our courts and the Department of Justice? Former Attorney General Eric Holder weighs in. Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

Donald Trump REALLY doesn’t want you to listen to this episode of Making the Case. Trump’s name is in the Epstein files, and despite his best efforts to distract the general public, Republicans and Democrats alike aren’t willing to let this go.Why was Maxwell transferred to a cushier prison mere days after her interview with the Deputy Attorney General? Why hasn’t the DOJ investigated the financial aspects of the case? And do Bondi and Patel really believe their phony efforts to obtain Grand Jury documents will quell public outrage? In this episode of Making the Case, Senator Whitehouse discusses all these questions and more with Congressman Ro Khanna.  Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. KBJ’s dissents arebecoming more pointed. Emil Bove’s shady nomination process appears highly coordinated. The House of Representatives is headed home early for August recess. Gerrymandering and voter suppression efforts are gaining steam. And we’re only six months into Trump’s second term.  In this episode of Making the Case, Senator Whitehouse is joined by Congressman Jamie Raskin to discuss everything but the kitchen sink. (Episode recorded on July 23, 2025) Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.

After years of finger-pointing and false claims of weaponization of the Department of Justice, the Trump Administration turned around and did just about everything they absurdly accused the Biden White House of doing. In this episode, Senator Whitehouse is joined by Senator Adam Schiff to discuss a handful of this administration’s many misdeeds. Follow ⁠⁠⁠Senator Whitehouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, TikTok, and ⁠Facebook⁠ for all the latest updates on Making the Case.