Judge: Top DOJ Officials May Have Pushed To Prosecute Abrego Garcia

Oil, drugs, or democracy? Donald Trump’s conflicting reasons for the brazen capture of Nicolas Maduro. Plus, the President puts other nations on notice, warning they may be next. Also, Pete Hegseth punishes Sen. Mark Kelly for a similar message the defense secretary once issued about illegal orders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After denying any involvement in his Tennessee prosecution for alleged human smuggling, internal DOJ files suggest otherwise. Will it help Kilmar Ábrego García’s claim of a vindictive prosecution?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN has exclusively learned that the CIA carried out a drone strike in Venezuela earlier this month. It is the first known United States attack inside the country. Sources tell CNN that the target appears to have been a remote dock on the coast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tale of two economies. A surprisingly strong report but why don’t things feel more affordable for most Americans? Plus, a look at who is getting in and who is getting out this midterm season. Also, MAGA embraces Nicki Minaj.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of new Epstein files are released and, as the President’s name appears, the Justice Department blasts untrue and sensationalist claims. Plus, the Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Chicago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the MAGA feud a sign of bigger problems ahead? Plus, the vice president spoke at Turning Point USA and didn’t denounce any of it. Plus, the DOJ takes back some of what was released in the Epstein files.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They’re the subject of scrutiny, conspiracy, and mystery. Now, Pam Bondi faces a midnight deadline to release all of the Epstein files. Plus, President Trump puts his name on the Kennedy Center despite legal questions about whether he can do that.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President makes his case despite an unpopular economy, a fractured base, and an anxious republic. Plus, centrist Republicans buck their speaker as America’s healthcare hangs in the balance. Also, Donald Trump takes his trolling to a brand new level.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stunning interview from Donald Trump’s gatekeeper. Trump’s chief of staff says she’s surrounded by a right wing zealot, a conspiracy theorist, and a president with the personality of an alcoholic. Also, as unemployment hits a four year high, JD Vance admits there’s an affordability crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices