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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth survives a House impeachment effort as Republicans block articles brought by Rep. Thomas Massie over the Iran war, military operations, and Pentagon policies. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the political fallout, Jim Jordan's victory over Steve Scalise for House Republican leadership, and John Thune's reelection as Senate GOP leader following devastating Republican midterm election losses. Plus, members of the Kennedy family sue to stop President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, and Trump prepares to deliver Veterans Day remarks honoring America's military heroes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump makes a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room, defending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes eight articles of impeachment. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down Trump's latest comments on Iran, Operation Iron Gate, and allegations of Chinese espionage involving Nvidia leadership. Plus, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reveals he still hasn't spoken with Trump following Democrats' midterm victories, as immigration negotiations loom. And the Supreme Court hands the Trump administration a major victory, allowing construction of a 300-mile stretch of border wall in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump faces mounting pressure as Republicans enter a high-stakes lame duck session following devastating midterm election losses. Jon Decker breaks down the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, a looming government shutdown, and a Republican leadership battle between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan. Plus, Trump makes surprising admissions about his immigration crackdown during a 60 Minutes interview, discusses potential 2028 successors JD Vance and Marco Rubio, and addresses questions about his growing fortune. And was UFC boss Dana White really offered the White House press secretary job? Trump says he was only joking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump's ambitious $100 million triumphal arch project hits a major legal roadblock as federal Judge Tanya Chutkan orders a 14-day construction halt. Meanwhile, Trump moves to protect the Oval Office and Cabinet Room with a national monument designation following devastating Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections. On today's White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker examines reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering leaving the Trump administration ahead of a potential 2028 presidential campaign, despite strong denials from the State Department. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also faces renewed impeachment threats from Republican Congressman Thomas Massie as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress. Plus, President Trump's latest White House renovations, a Diwali celebration, and his scheduled visit to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance blame the Iran War for Republicans' devastating 2026 midterm election losses as Democrats seize control of Congress. White House correspondent Jon Decker examines mounting pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, growing impeachment threats, and the administration's refusal to back down on mass deportations despite Democratic opposition. Plus, Elon Musk faces a staggering political setback after spending more than $440 million supporting Republican candidates, while Democrats prepare investigations into his role in the Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats deliver a stunning blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, capturing control of the House and Senate while flipping key Republican strongholds. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the historic election results, President Trump's response, and how economic concerns, rising gas prices, and the Iran war contributed to Republican losses. Plus, what Democratic control of Congress means for investigations, impeachment threats, Supreme Court nominations, and Trump's final two years in office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Day 2026 is here, and control of Congress hangs in the balance. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down President Donald Trump's final appeal to voters at the Lincoln Memorial, the National Guard's election security role, and a Supreme Court setback involving 20,000 disputed California ballots. Plus, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket favor Democrats in seven critical Senate races, including Texas, Iowa, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, Kansas, and Alaska. Will Republicans defy midterm history, or are Democrats headed for a major Election Night victory? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump makes his final push ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying Republicans in Iowa and Kansas as control of Congress hangs in the balance. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down a stunning Michigan Senate race shakeup as Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers, plus a federal judge's rejection of the Trump administration's Alaska election lawsuit. Also, a judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its Jeffrey Epstein reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Department intensifies its investigation into alleged election manipulation in Alaska's closely watched Senate race, issuing new grand jury subpoenas as questions swirl around Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and a challenger sharing Republican Senator Dan Sullivan's name. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump receives a high-level military briefing on potential operations against Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East. On the economic front, U.S. GDP surges 3.4% in the third quarter, beating expectations ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, Trump cancels weekend campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa in favor of virtual appearances, new polling reveals declining presidential approval, and the president prepares for a campaign stop in Daytona Beach, Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump calls for the prosecution of Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola amid allegations of election interference involving a second candidate named Dan Sullivan. Jon Decker breaks down the growing Alaska election controversy, Vice President JD Vance's diplomatic outreach to Iran as tensions escalate, and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. Plus, rising oil and gas prices, Trump's South Carolina campaign rally, and Halloween at the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans face a potential election showdown as concerns grow over the Alaska Senate race between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola. Jon Decker examines whether disputed midterm election results could trigger a Senate floor fight, while First Lady Melania Trump helps coordinate a humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine.  Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uncertain future after Israel's election, the Trump administration moves to assist Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro, and a federal judge blocks Trump's East Potomac Park redevelopment plans. Get the latest White House news, political analysis, and international headlines on the White House Briefing Room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Justice is pursuing a third prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, alleging he mishandled classified national defense information in 2016. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the latest charges, Comey's accusations of political retaliation, and a federal judge's ruling that his daughter, Maureen Comey, was unlawfully fired from the Justice Department. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump questions the legitimacy of Brazil's presidential election following Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reported reelection victory, calling the results rigged. With the 2026 midterm elections just one week away, Trump announces a $1 million reward for information leading to arrests and convictions involving voter fraud, as the Department of Homeland Security raises concerns about alleged noncitizens on voter rolls. Plus, President Trump hits the campaign trail in Texas, with rallies scheduled in Corpus Christi and Lubbock as Republicans make their final push ahead of Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration faces growing controversy as Attorney General Todd Blanche defends a Justice Department lawsuit challenging Alaska's Senate election process, sparking criticism from Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the escalating battle over the closely watched race between Senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola, including President Trump's direct involvement and exclusive questions Decker posed to the president aboard his trip to Michigan. Plus, former President Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail, attacking Trump's economic policies and the rising cost of living ahead of the critical midterm elections. Overseas, Brazilian President Lula da Silva wins a surprising fourth term, potentially complicating U.S.-Brazil relations, while Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns from exile amid growing political tensions. Jon also previews President Trump's upcoming campaign rally in Mississippi and the latest developments from the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Department is examining corruption allegations against longtime Trump ally and former DHS adviser Corey Lewandowski, raising questions about his conduct while serving in the administration. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the investigation, President Donald Trump's reported request that Elon Musk restore Ukraine's military Starlink capabilities, and a federal judge's order requiring Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC. Plus, Attorney General Todd Blanche sparks new questions about the DOJ's potential role in the 2026 midterm election certification process as Democrats challenge the administration's election oversight efforts. Decker also previews President Trump's Friday campaign stop in Fort Myers, Florida, before his return to Mar-a-Lago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outrage erupts after President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff praises Russian President Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian, drawing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers and Ukraine's supporters. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is facing growing bipartisan demands for a congressional investigation following reports that SpaceX restricted Ukraine's access to its critical Starlink satellite network. Jon Decker reports on the escalating controversy surrounding Trump's Russia policy, the massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify, and the president's surprising decision to campaign in deep-red Mississippi as Republicans face an unexpectedly competitive Senate race ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.