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Howie Kurtz on the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the failed War Powers Act vote, Senator Rand Paul’s support for blocking further military strikes, and the labor department probe into Secretary Lori Chavez de Riemer regarding allegations of unprofessional conduct and staff complaints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the U.S. military’s enforcement of an Iranian trade blockade, billionaire Stephen Coobeck’s shift to the Libertarian party in the wake of the Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations, and the House Ethics Committee's findings regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s alleged misappropriation of $5 million in federal funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Rep. Eric Swalwell resigning his House seat and suspending his California gubernatorial bid following a pattern of sexual misconduct allegations, President Trump’s controversial social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, and the White House’s latest strategy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California governor over sexual assault allegations, First Lady Melania Trump blasting smears linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, and President Trump feuding with Pope Leo over multiple international conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on First Lady Melania Trump making surprise remarks denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump blasting those who don't agree with military action against Iran and the United States and Israel may have different versions of victory against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Howard Kurtz sits down with Ben Domenech, the new opinion editor at The Daily Wire and Fox News contributor, to dissect a high-stakes week in global and domestic politics. They dive into the "ticking clock" of Trump’s explosive Iran threats, the GOP’s tactical "hush-hush" midterm strategy, and a hilarious critique of the Washington Post for prioritizing the "science of farts" over a sports section. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's 11th-hour decision to delay a massive bombing campaign against Iran for two weeks, the internal White House friction revealed in a new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, and the UK government barring Kanye West from entering the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Artemis moon mission's historic achievement of traveling further from Earth than any human in history, President Trump’s looming 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Chris Christie’s recent claims at Harvard that Trump sought "dirt" to break up Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the rescue of a missing American airman in Iran using a CIA deception campaign, the firing of Pam Bondi and potential appointment of Todd Blanche as her successor, and the Artemis mission’s flight to the dark side of the moon featuring new "Earthrise" photography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the abrupt firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the appointment of Todd Blanche as acting AG, the "low energy" delivery of the president's 19-minute prime time speech on Iran, and the latest mechanical hiccup involving a jammed toilet fan aboard NASA’s Artemis II moon mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the 10-day moon mission & the "new Cold War" with China, the Supreme Court’s skepticism regarding President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, and the potential firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files and political prosecutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s executive order cracking down on mail-in voting, the Daily Mail’s exposé regarding the personal life of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s husband, and the legal setbacks for the administration involving First Amendment challenges to LGBTQ+ conversion therapy laws and the defunding of NPR and PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz is joined by Guy Benson, Fox News Contributor & host of the ‘Guy Benson Show,’ to discuss the fallout from Tiger Woods’ latest DUI accident, the validity of President Trump’s claims regarding "White House" Sharpies, and accusations of media bias in the ongoing conflict with Iran. They also examine the political jab at Governor Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia before diving into whether Big Tech is more addicted to profits than protecting the kids scrolling through their apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Pentagon’s preparations for ground operations in Iran amid escalating drone and missile attacks, Senator Rand Paul’s potential 2026 presidential run as a defender of the party’s "libertarian wing," and the House Ethics Committee's guilty verdict against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) for the alleged misappropriation of millions in federal funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s Iran talks validated as ten oil tankers sail through the Strait of Hormuz, the ongoing chaos at national airports as a partially shut-down government struggles to fund TSA agents, and the legal backlash against social media giants as new court verdicts hold Meta and YouTube accountable for child safety and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Kurtz sits down with OutKick founder Clay Travis to discuss how a listener's idea potentially led to the deployment of ICE agents to airports, alongside the rise of sports betting scandals, the fragmenting world of streaming sports, and the "Maverick" political status of Senator John Fetterman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ’s investigation into the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters as a judge quashes subpoenas, the fallout over John Fetterman’s break with the Democratic Party as his poll numbers plunge, and the White House’s controversial use of video-game-themed social media memes to promote military airstrikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the tragic tarmac collision at NYC's LaGuardia airport amid TSA staffing crisis, the Pentagon’s retaliatory decision to relocate the press corps to an outdoor annex following a lost court battle, and the escalating debate over whether a certain political movement has permanently dismantled traditional American conservatism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the tragic tarmac collision at NYC's LaGuardia airport amid TSA staffing crisis, the fallout of a federal judge restoring Pentagon credentials to mainstream media outlets previously ousted by the administration, and the visceral national reaction to President Trump's disparaging comments following the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Kurtz is joined by former CNN Pentagon correspondent & USC senior fellow Barbara Starr to discuss the intensifying media friction during the Iran War. They discuss President Trump’s "treason" rhetoric, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s accusations of "intentional" negative headlines, and the strategic challenge of defining victory while asymmetric drone warfare cripples the Strait of Hormuz. Barbara also addresses the rising physical dangers journalists face in a highly charged domestic and global climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices