Trump Defends Pam Bondi As MAGA Lashes Out Over Epstein Memo

BEST OF - Ryan runs through a list of ways Trump could try to diffuse the Epstein mess, House Democrats try to force Trump to release the Epstein files, Biden defense use of autopen, our National Correspondent Rory O'Neill explains the Senate's DOGE recessions bill and talks about how the U.S. is behind when it comes to drone warfare, and our White House Correspondent Jon Decker tells us more about Trump's NATO weapons deal and deadline for Putin.

Senator Rick Scott joins us to talk about the federal budget, his take on Alligator Alcatraz, and what he thinks about how Pam Bondi and President Trump are handling the Epstein files.

TOP STORIES - Stu Sternberg is selling the Rays, a flesh-eating bacteria has killed 4 people in Florida this year, a Pinellas County man is accused of breaking the new excessive speeding law - while sticking his arm out the window like Jack from Titanic, video shows just how close a small plane came to crashing into homes in Pembroke Pines, jury selection begins in the trial against Tesla, and a game of dominoes led to a stabbing in Hialeah.

NewsNation Border Correspondent Ali Bradley says illegal border crossings are down significantly now that President Trump has been in office for 6 months. Meanwhile, ICE agents are facing backlash for wearing masks to cover their faces, but do they really have a choice?

TRENDING - MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk says he's going to stop talking about the Epstein files, DOJ defends bringing case against Ghislaine Maxwell, Laura Loomer predicts Ron DeSantis could replace Pam Bondi if she's let go, Congressman Mike Lawler snaps over Epstein questions.

95.3 WDAE Morning Show Co-Host Aaron Jacobson joins Ryan and Dana to talk about the report that Stu Sternberg is selling the Tampa Bay Rays. What does this mean for the fans, the new stadium, and the future of the team?

BEST OF - Our National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the Epstein controversy and Elmo's anti-Semetic X posts over the weekend, Trump reacts to MAGA's ire at Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein case, Florida Democrats express outrage over Alligator Alcatraz conditions, migrants held at Alligator Alcatraz have no prior convictions, and areas hit by Texas floods face more weather woes as recovery efforts continue.

NewsNation Chief Washington Anchor Leland Vittert joins us to talk about MAGA's reaction to the handling of the Epstein files and what this could mean for the GOP moving forward.

TOP STORIES - Kristi Noem touts Alligator Alcatraz amid immigration arrests in Tampa, a Palestinian-American man from Tampa was beaten to death by settlers in the West Bank, Florida seniors packed a new Hooters in The Villages, 5,000 young conservatives gathered in Tampa for the Student Action Summit, a Pinellas County forensics lab has been named one of the best in the country, ‘Everybody was scared’: Beachgoers describe moment when lightning struck St. Augustine Pier injuring 3 people, and the city of Tampa is elebrating its 138th birthday with a weeklong event.

Southeast Politics Publisher Janelle Irwin Taylor recaps Democrat lawmakers' visit to Alligator Alcatraz and how this story is politically beneficial to both sides.