Navigating Trump 2.0

Pulling Back In Minnesota

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:40:00 -0000

On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the shift in policy and tone by the Trump administration in Minnesota. Did the protesters force the White House to change tactics? What is the plan moving forward? Also, journalist Don Lemon is arrested for his role in the Minnesota ICE protesters that stormed a church a few weeks ago, and whether the President is going to hit Iran with missile strikes in an attempt to inspire more protests and ignite a regime change.

Iran Unrest, Icy in Minnesota, and Trump Polls

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:47:00 -0000

Is President Trump going to bomb Iran over the killing of protesters in that country? On the latest Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, explore the latest on the protests in Iran, continued ICE protests in Minnesota, the political ramifications and recent polling showing a consistent 40% approval rating for the President.

The ICE Situation In Minnesota

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:50:00 -0000

On Navigating Trump 2.0, hosts John Stolnis, David Brody and Dan Andros discuss the unrest taking place in Minneapolis after an ICE officer shot and killed a Minnesota woman during protests in which the agent claimed he feared for his life. Video of the incident it out, so what actually happened, and who will investigate? Also, what is the Trump administration's plan for Venezuela and Greenland?

Indiana Tells Trump "No"

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:45:00 -0000

Republicans in the Indiana state legislature handed the Trump administration a defeat when they defied the President and voted not to move ahead with redistricting plan that would have benefitted Republicans in the midterms. On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Dan Andros, host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, discuss the ramifications of that decision as well as Trump's speech on the economy (that turned into a whole lot more) in Pennsylvania, strong rhetoric directed at European allies this week, and Time Magazine's "Person" of the Year.

Pete Hegseth's Rough Week

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:34:00 -0000

Host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the controversy over the Pentagon's "war" against drug traffickers out of Venezuela and whether Pete Hegseth ordered an illegal second hit on a vessel back in September. Also, Trump's approval numbers are trending downward, should the Administration be concerned? And, a quick discussion over how the media is approaching Trump's health. Are they being hypocrites or simply asking the kinds of questions they should have asked about Joe Biden?

Ukraine-Russia Draft Deal, Jeffrey Epstein and Sedition Equals Death!

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:10:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, Dan Andros, discusses the proposed 28-point plan released by the White House that would end the Ukraine War. Is it too Russia-friendly? Also, Democratic lawmakers calls for the military and intelligence officers to refuse to engage in unlawful acts, after which President Trump called them "seditious" and said the penalty for sedition is "death." Also, Congress passed a law requiring the DOJ to release the Epstein Files. What's next in this tangled political drama?

Election Fallout, Government Shutdown Ending and Republicans in Trouble?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:47:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the fallout from the Democrats' sweeping victories in Tuesday night's off-year elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York, the possibility of the government shutdown ending this week, and a growing rift in the Republican party involving Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and the Heritage Foundation. How big should the tent be allowed to be?

Deal With China, Fixing SNAP, Government Shutdown & Election Preview

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:07:00 -0000

On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of CBN's QuickStart podcast Dan Andros discuss President Trump's trip to Asia and the framework for a trade agreement between the U.S. and China. Also, is the U.S. going to begin testing nuclear warheads again soon? Will lawmakers act in time to keep SNAP benefits alive during the month-long government shutdown? And how are things looking in Virginia, New York, New Jersey and California with the off-year elections taking place next Tuesday night?

Trump's Cartel Attacks, Government Shutdown Latest, & East Wing Demolition

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:49:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the legality of the Trump administration's attacks on vessels believed to be carrying illicit drugs into the United States. Does the President need Congress in order to continue with his "war" on the cartels and is it a prelude to military action on Venezuela? Also, the government shutdown continues, why the first week of November could be when it all ends, and reaction to the destruction of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a new ballroom.

Government Shutdown Blame Game

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:33:00 -0000

On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, Dan Andros, to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the continuing blame game by Republicans and Democrats. Also, President Trump takes a Middle East victory lap, but will the fragile cease fire hold. And do people really hit their peak at 60 years old?

Is This the First Step Towards Peace in the Middle East

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:42:00 -0000

On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the cease fire deal reached between Israel and Hamas that will the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas back to Israel. Also, we will enter a third week of a government shutdown. Who's winning the political argument right now, the Republicans or the Democrats?

Trump's DOJ Goes After Comey

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:27:00 -0000

This week, at the urging of President Trump, a US Attorney in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges he lied before Congress with regard to the 2016 Russia investigation. Does the case have any merit, and is the President doing the right thing pressuring DOJ into pursuing cases against his political enemies? Also, Trump spoke at the UN, with a decidedly different, pro-Ukrainian tone. And, if we are heading toward a government shutdown, who will be to blame?

Join host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, as they discuss the latest news from Washington, DC, through the lens of Trump 2.0!

The FCC Goes After Kimmel

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:49:00 -0000

On the latest Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Dan Andros, host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, discuss the controversial comments made by FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and President Trump this week regarding ABC's Jimmy Kimmel show. Should the government be involved in content moderation, or threaten companies with financial penalties if they don't acquiesce? Also, David talks a bit about his interview with Charlie Kirk's pastor, and previews Saturday's memorial service for him.

The Aftermath of the Charlie Kirk Assassination

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:31:00 -0000

On this week's episode, host John Stolnis offers his thoughts on the horrific shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University this week, and is joined by Dan Andros and David Brody as they react to the news Friday morning that an arrest of the alleged shooter has been made.

Congress is Back, What's on the Agenda?

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:31:00 -0000

Congress has returned to the nation's capitol following their summer recess and have hit the ground running. Their chief goal, funding the government ahead of the September 30 deadline or trigger a government shutdown. Host John Stolnis is joined by Dan Andros, host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, and CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to discuss whether Congress can keep the government open, plus have a spirited discussion on RFK Jr.'s senate hearing Thursday and why the public is skeptical of the government and health experts regarding matters of health. And the Epstein files take center stage in Washington again this week. Are there enough Republicans who will force the DOJ to release all their files on the Epstein case?

Shakeup at the CDC

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:18:00 -0000

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and CBN QuickStart podcast host Dan Andros discuss upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Democrats creating a working group to determine their position on Israel, the Minneapolis shooting and "thoughts and prayers," and this week's marathon, 3 1/2-hour Cabinet meeting.

Feds Raid John Bolton!

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:39:00 -0000

The FBI on Friday morning raided the home of President Trump's former national security adviser-turned-Trump critic, John Bolton. Was it a targeted political attack or the next step in a legitimate investigation over Bolton's usage of classified documents?

On the latest Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News White House Correspondent Kelly Wright and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, react to that, discuss the likelihood of a bilateral meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodomir Zelenskyy, Trump's DC crime crackdown, and California Governor Gavin Newsom's foray into the "theater of the absurd" on social media.

Chapters:

0:00 - Show Open

0:44 - Feds Raid Home of John Bolton

6:09 - Zelenskyy Visits the WH & Bilateral Meeting Talks

19:41 - Trump's DC Crime Crackdown. Is it working?

29:21 - Gavin Newsom Channels Trump's Social Media Posts

Trump vs. Putin in Alaska

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:57:00 -0000

On this episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast Quick Start, Dan Andros, preview President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Texas redistricting plan and what California plans to do, and Trump's takeover of the DC police force.

Will Trump Win the Redistricting Drama?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:59:00 -0000

The Trump administration is working with Republican state legislatures to go through a redistricting process that they hope will net them additional seats in the House of Representatives in next year's midterm elections. Will it work? Can Democrats stop it?

Host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of CBN's QuickStart podcast to discuss that, as well as the latest on Trump's tariffs abroad and the firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week.

Week 3 of the Jeffrey Epstein Saga

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:09:00 -0000

This week, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast Dan Andros to discuss the still-growing Jeffrey Epstein saga and how the White House is dealing with it. Also, DNI Tulsi Gabbard declassifies and releases a House report the Trump administration says indicates former President Obama directed intelligence officials to create a connection between Russia and Donald Trump in an attempt to cast doubt on the results of the 2016 election. Is it simply an attempt at distraction by Trump or is there real smoke there?

Trump Still Dealing With Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:32:00 -0000

This week, host John Stolnis and CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody discuss another week of President Trump and his administration attempting to tamp down on a contingent of vocal MAGA voters who object to their handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Also, an update on Trump's health, a deadline for sanctions on Russia, and should we lower the voting age in America to 16?

Jeffrey Epstein and the MAGA Reaction

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:22:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN podcast host Dan Andros and CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein files and the DOJ's decision not to release any further documents. Will it cost AG Pam Bondi her job? Also, President Trump appears ready to hammer Russian President Vladimir Putin with sanctions, and is the Trump administration keeping its promise on mass deportations?

The Big Beautiful Bill & Trump's Legacy

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:37:00 -0000

Host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, Dan Andros, recap the twists and turns of Congress' passage of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill and discuss what it means for Trump's legacy. Also, some spicy 4th of July fireworks takes at the end of the show!

What's Next for Iran and the Big Beautiful Bill?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:26:00 -0000

This week, host John Stolnis and CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody talk about the fallout from President Trump's decision to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran.

Did they do as much damage as they said?
Media coverage of bombing angers Trump Administration
Has Congress been kept in the loop enough?
Medicaid and the Big Beautiful Bill
What the Senate Parliamentarian does
Should news outlets bleep out foul language uttered by public figures?

Will Donald Trump Attack Iran?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:00 -0000

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and whether President Trump will bring America into a more direct military role in the coming days. If he does, could it splinter the MAGA movement?

The Legacy of Elon Musk

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:28:00 -0000

On this episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis and the host of CBN's QuickStart podcast Dan Andros, discuss the departure of Elon Musk from his official role as a White House counselor. What is his legacy, as well as the legacy of DOGE? Also, the legal battle over Trump tariffs continues and will DC Metro riders soon have to call it "The Trump Train?"

The Big Beautiful Bill Passes the House, But What's Next?

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:59:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN QuickStart podcast host Dan Andros to discuss the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in the House, it's future in the Senate and the influence by President Trump to get a deal done. Also, we talk meme coins, Trump vs. Harvard and new EU tariffs.

Trump's Middle East Sea Change

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:05:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros discuss President Donald Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE and the pros and cons of his political sea change in Middle East. Can he achieve peace through business?

Also, what we learned from a new book chronicling the Biden administration's attempts to hide the physical and cognitive decline he suffered during his presidency. Was the media ignorant or was it a snow job? And do we still feel safe when we fly? Are zeppelins coming back?

Navigating Trump 2.0: Trump Trade Deals, A New Pope, & Alcatraz

Thu, 08 May 2025 18:13:00 -0000

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the trade deal announced with the UK, Catholics elect a new Pope, and President Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz?

Navigating Trump 2.0: Mike Waltz OUT as National Security Advisor

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:13:00 -0000

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and QuickStart podcast host Dan Andros react to the reported ousting of former Rep. Mike Waltz as President Trump's National Security Advisor. Also, a recap of Trump's First 100 days, the White House's messaging on the economy and a pro-Trump Drudge Report at WH.gov!

Navigating Trump 2.0: Ending the Ukraine War Is Harder Than It Looks

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:18:00 -0000

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to discuss the latest developments on the war in Ukraine and the difficulty President Trump is having getting a peace deal done. Also, what is the White House's media strategy in the wake of President Trump agreeing to an interview with SignalGate reporter Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic? And the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, Dick Durbin, announces he's not running for re-election, as tensions rise inside the DNC. Who is the party's leader in the clubhouse, right now, for the party's nomination for 2028?

Navigating Trump 2.0: To Deport, or Not to Deport?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:48:00 -0000

On this week's episode, host John Stolnis is joined by the host of the CBN QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss the political wrangling over Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Is the Trump administration correct in asking him to stay in an El Salvadorian jail or should he be back in the U.S.? Just who is Abrego Garcia, anyway? Also, Harvard loses $2 billion in federal grants after defying the President, what does this mean for other colleges and universities moving forward? And the Trump administration reportedly told Israel not to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities as they work towards a negotiated deal to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

Navigating Trump 2.0: Rescinding Tariffs, What Does It Mean?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:38:00 -0000

On this edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss the 90-day pause of his Liberation Day tariffs on everyone but China. Was the President forced by the markets to pull back, or was this another chapter in his Art of the Deal? Also, how will China respond? And, the President is asking the Justice Department to investigate two members-turned-critics of his first administration. Are his actions justified or is it, as Democrats suggest, an authoritarian use of his executive power?

Navigating Trump 2.0: Tariffs as Liberation? Or Recession Inducing?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:15:00 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to break down the sweeping new set of tariffs on imported goods announced by President Trump on Wednesday. Will they reshape the American economy for the better, or damage the economy in profound ways? Also, did Democratic Senator Cory Booker just announce a run for president in 2028? And why Elon Musk's days in DC may soon be over.

Navigating Trump 2.0: Signal Chat Fallout, Attacking Iran & Palestinians Protest Against Hamas

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:18:00 -0000

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by Dan Andros, the host of the CBN podcast Quick Start, to discuss and analyze the fallout from the Signal chat debacle, whether this is the year President Trump attacks Iran, and eye-opening protests by Palestinians in Gaza against Hamas.

Navigating Trump 2.0: Challenging the Courts & Dismantling Education Department

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:59:00 -0000

On this edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast Quick Start, Dan Andros, to discuss the ongoing battle for power between the Trump administration and a number of federal judges out to challenge his authority in a number of different areas. Also, is DOGE Constitutional? And what does the Trump administration plan to do with the Department of Education?

Navigating Trump 2.0: Shutting It Down

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:26:00 -0000

On this edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss...

The possibility of a government shutdown, who's to blame?
Trump's handling of the economy and worries of a recession
Birthright citizenship and the Supreme Court
Court orders the reinstallation of fired federal workers

Navigating Trump 2.0: Democrats Don't Know How To React to Trump

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:42:07 -0000

This week, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David and Dan Andros, host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, chat about the Democrats' reaction to President Trump's speech at a joint session of Congress last Tuesday, the back-and-forth over tariffs with Canada and Mexico, and stronger comments against Russian missile attacks against Ukraine.

LIVE Reaction to the Trump Zelenskyy Oval Office Meeting

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:45:40 -0000

On this special edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, CBN's Dan Andros, White House Correspondent Kelly Wright and Chief Political Analyst David Brody break down the Oval Office confrontation heard 'round the world between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodomir Zelenskyy on Friday.

Navigating Trump 2.0: Re-Casting the Villain of the Ukraine War

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:28:04 -0000

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections and Dan Andros, host of CBN's Quick Start podcast. President Trump and the White House spent this week re-casting blame for starting the Ukraine War, what does it mean for future peace talks? Also, is the Trump administration ignoring inflation at their own peril, and what do we make of the President's first full month in office?

Navigating Trump 2.0: Trump Fading Ukraine, "Owning" Gaza & Elon Musk Speaks

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:12:41 -0000

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and CBN's host of the QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the Trump administration's plans for ending the war in Ukraine, the President's eye-opening comments about "owning" Gaza, and Elon Musk's attempts to defend what his DOGE cohorts are doing to reduce the size of the federal government.

Trump 2.0: Plane Crash Politics & Nomination Hearings

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:16:13 -0000

On this week's episode of Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast Dan Andros, discussing the politics of the deadly plane collision that took place on Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport. Was President Trump right to turn his attention to DEI policies in the FAA and other areas of aviation? Also, how Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., and Kash Patel held up to withering questioning by Democratic senators and why Gabbard's nomination appears most in jeopardy.

Trump 2.0: January 6th & Immigration Executive Orders

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:10:12 -0000

This week, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to discuss President Trump's first few days in office, the slew of executive orders issued by the President, and specifically the pardons and commutations handed down to all January 6th defendants as well as his executive orders on immigration and birthright citizenship. Will they hold up under legal and constitutional scrutiny?

Trump 2.0: Middle East Peace Deal, Nomination Hearings

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:52:18 -0000

This week on Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast. Dan Andros, to discuss the Israeli-Hamas peace deal brokered by the Biden administration and President-Elect Trump's middle east negotiators. How did the two adversaries work together, and is this a good deal? If so, for whom? Also, the latest on the nomination hearings of Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi, and future hearings coming for RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard.

The Politics of the California Wildfires

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:47:08 -0000

Host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss why it's important to have constructive political discussions surrounding the tragic Los Angeles wildfires, reflect on interaction between former President Barack Obama and President-Elect Donald Trump, and Meta's decision to do away with fact checkers and switch to community notes. What will it mean for freedom of speech on social media?

Republicans Consider Replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:16:10 -0000

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-up, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, preview the start of a brand new Congress on Friday, House Republicans seemingly re-enacting a Groundhog Day scenario with the House Speaker gavel, and a growing rift inside MAGA over foreign worker visas between Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer.

Temperature Check on Trump Cabinet Picks

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:04:35 -0000

On the latest episode of the Campaign Catch-Up, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to provide a temperature check on the potential nominations of Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and RFK Jr. for various positions in President-Elect Donald Trump's eventual Cabinet. Who's trending in which direction as we enter the week before Christmas?

Hegseth Teeters and Biden Pardons

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:38:18 -0000

On this week's Campaign Catch-Up, host John Stolnis, CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and QuickStart podcast host Dan Andros discuss Pete Hegseth's chances of convincing enough Republican senators to support him for Defense Secretary. Also, what President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter means for the future of the Democrats, the pardon process and his legacy.

Matt Gaetz Steps Aside, Pam Bondi In

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:03:52 -0000

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, powered by CBN News, host John Stolnis is joined by Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of the QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, to analyze Matt Gaetz' decision to step aside as Donald Trump's potential nominee for attorney general. What does this mean for Trump's other controversial selections? Also, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduces a bill aiming to prevent transgender members of Congress from using bathrooms that do not correspond to their sex at birth. And the Trump Dance is catching fire across the sports world. Does it carry any significance?

Campaign Catch-Up: Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:36:27 -0000

CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis to analyze the reaction to President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, with thoughts on Matt Gaetz, Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard and others, as well as what Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say they are going to do to make the federal government more efficient. Also, a discussion on the importance of a peaceful transfer of power between administrations.

Campaign Catch-Up: It's Election Eve!

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:41:33 -0000

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-up, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to break down where things stand on Election Eve! Kamala Harris is prioritizing Pennsylvania on the campaign's final day while former President Trump hits three of the battleground states, they examine some last minute polling data and talk about what needs to happen for each candidate to win on Tuesday.

Campaign Catch-Up: The Garbage Election?

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:40:49 -0000

CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros and DC Debrief host John Stolnis recap a busy last few days where garbage has suddenly become the main talking point in the Trump and Harris campaigns. Will comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's "island of garbage" comments hurt Trump with voters, or did President Biden cancel that out by calling certain Trump supporters "garbage" in an interview this week? With a handful of days left until Election Day, we'll soon see! Also, how the gender gap will likely decide the election, battleground state early turnout numbers, and how concerned should we be about election fraud in the final days?

Campaign Catch-Up: Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally and Kamala's Final Argument Preview

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:15:05 -0000

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to the Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend and discuss which voters out there remain undecided, which ones could turn the tide of the election, and preview Kamala Harris' closing arguments speech Tuesday on the National Mall.

Campaign Catch-Up: Is Kamala Harris Watching Her Chances to Win Slip Away?

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:46:13 -0000

On the latest edition of the Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis break down the state of the race, battleground polling and Kamala Harris' inability to define herself and make a push in the polls with just over a week until Election Day.

Campaign Catch-Up: Two Week Blitz to Election Day

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:23:55 -0000

On the latest episode of the Campaign Catch-Up, hosts Dan Andros and John Stolnis look ahead at the final two weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, the razor-thin margin between the candidates in the battleground states and what Trump and Harris will be trying to do to move the needle in their direction over the final 14 days of campaigning.

Campaign Catch-Up: Democrats Worried Kamala Can Win?

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:22:44 -0000

On the latest Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis take a look at how each campaign and candidate has responded to the hurricane response and why Vice President Harris appears to be at a political disadvantage. Also, are Democrats worried about Harris' internal polling and chances of winning?

Campaign Catch-Up: SO MANY Trump Harris Interviews

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:21:48 -0000

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis discuss a Kamala Harris media blitz, what affects Hurricanes Helene and Milton are having/will have on the presidential campaign, and famed journalist/author Bob Woodward's latest political book getting ready to launch an October surprise into the stretch drive of the 2024 campaign.

Campaign Catch-Up: RNC Sees a Trump Blowout, VP Debate Preview

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:55:10 -0000

On the latest Campaign Catch-Up, CBN's Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump's belief Trump will win in a blowout on election night. Also, a preview of the vice presidential debate between Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz and efforts by Republicans to soften Trump's image.

Campaign Catch-Up: New Polls & No 3rd Debate

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:00:26 -0000

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis and Stu Burguiere, host of Stu Does America on YouTube to chat about some new polling numbers from NBC News, CBS News and the NY Times. Is the race trending in Kamala Harris' direction since the debate? Speaking of the presidential debates, it appears former President Donald Trump doesn't want to do another one. Is that a smart campaign strategy? And why is neither candidate talking all that much about their faith?

Campaign Catch-Up: Teamsters Endorse None of the Above!

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:32:41 -0000

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and D.C. Debrief podcast host John Stolnis recap the week that was on the campaign trail, including the Teamsters deciding not to endorse either Trump or Harris for President, and what does the Federal Reserve's big rate cut mean for the campaign and their messaging on the economy?

You can watch the latest Campaign Catch-Up on the CBN YouTube channel, right here!

Campaign Catch-Up: Another Trump Assassination Attempt

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:06:52 -0000

On a new Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to another assassination attempt against former President Trump, this time at one of his golf resorts in Florida. Also, continuing fallout from the claims that some Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating their pets. Is the media overplaying this story? Is the Trump campaign handling the situation responsibly?

Campaign Catch-Up: Debate Fallout and What Should a Moderator's Role Be?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On the latest episode of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN Managing Editor Dan Andros, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis take the temperatures of the campaigns following Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia. Also, what should a debate moderator's role be? Is it their job to fact check and challenge participants? Call balls and strikes? And what's next for the two campaigns over the last 50+ days of the race?

Campaign Catch-Up: LIVE From Philadelphia, Debate Preview!

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:39:23 -0000

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-up, part of the DC Debrief, CBN News podcast feed, CBN Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis are live from Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, to preview Tuesday night's debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. What can we expect from both candidates and what are the stakes for Tuesday night?

Campaign Catch-Up: A Harris-Trump Dead Heat Heading Into the Debate

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:22:00 -0000

On the latest Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis go over some of the latest polling numbers that indicate a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the two candidates prepare for Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia. Also, did Harris' interview with CNN move the needle, and who is responsible for ads placed throughout the city of Philadelphia seemingly indicating the NFL's Eagles are officially endorsing Harris for president.

Campaign Catch-Up: RFK Jr. & Tulsi Pick Trump

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:41:12 -0000

On this edition of the Campaign Catch-up, CBN's Dan Andros is joined by CBN Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Washington, DC Bureau Chief Dana Ritter for the latest news from the campaign trail, including RFK Jr.'s official endorsement of Donald Trump, former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joining in, and Trump's status with evangelicals to whom the abortion issue is their top priority.

Episode 61: Kamala Harris' Democratic Convention

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:43:52 -0000

On Episode 61 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps this week's Democratic National Convention, with thoughts from CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros and Chief Political Analyst David Brody, and reporting from Jenna Browder, Caitlin Burke, John Jessup. Also, Trump and Vance provided counter-programming, Iran is meddling in US elections, and House Republicans release their impeachment report on Joe Biden.

Campaign Catch-Up: DNC Preview & Evangelicals for Harris

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:58:30 -0000

On the latest episode of Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Managing Director Dan Andros, Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the DC Debrief podcast John Stolnis preview the Democratic National Convention, talk about the Evangelicals for Harris efforts, what Trump and Vance are doing on the campaign trail this week, and lots more!

Episode 60: Democratic National Convention Preview & Evangelicals for Harris

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:12:11 -0000

On Episode 60 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to preview next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as well as his story on a new group called Evangelicals for Harris. Who are they and what is their goal? Also, Donald Trump spends the week talking about the economy and attacking Vice President Harris, Medicare negotiates lower drug prices, and lots more!

Campaign Catch-Up: It's a Vibes Election

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:01:06 -0000

On this week's edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, CBN News Digital Editor Dan Andros is joined by Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the D.C. Debrief podcast John Stolnis to recap the week that was in the presidential campaign, including the vibes surrounding the Harris/Walz campaign, Donald Trump's absence from the campaign trail last week and this week, and recent trends showing Trump losing ground to Harris in important swing states.

Episode 59: Let's Meet Gov. Tim Walz!

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:58:24 -0000

On Episode 59 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis talks to University of Minnesota Political Science Professor Dan Myers to learn more about the background of Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Also on the Debrief this week:

Trump holds a news conference at Mar-a-Lago
The US government wins an anti-trust case against Google
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch speaks
The Squad is losing a member

Campaign Catch-Up: Who Is Harris' VP Pick?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 01:23:27 -0000

On the latest Campaign Catch-up, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by CBN's Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the DC Debrief podcast John Stolnis to discuss the potential VP picks for Kamala Harris. Also, how do both campaigns handle an economy that could be about to tailspin, and did RFK Jr. really dump a bear cub in Central Park 10 years ago? Yep, he did!

Episode 58: "We're Not As Polarized As We Think We Are"

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:17:40 -0000

On Episode 58 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with Lukas Wolf, Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Bath, on a new study that proposes Americans are not as polarized as we may think we are. Also on the Debrief this week:

Supreme Court Reform proposal
Donald Trump's controversial comments to black journalists
Hearings on the Trump assassination attempt and dire national security warnings
Israel latest
The demise of Project 2025
Kids online safety bill passes the Senate

To read Lukas Wolf's study, click here!

Episode 57: Changes Come to the 2024 Presidential Race

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:36:25 -0000

In this week's recap of the top stories in Washington, host John Stolnis speaks with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections about the seismic shift that occurred in the 2024 presidential election over the past week. Also, John dives into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's busy week in the nation's capitol, the latest on the FBI's investigation into the shooter who tried to assassinate President Donald Trump two weeks ago, and the resignation of the director of the Secret Service.

Episode 56: Republican National Convention Recap

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:23:39 -0000

On Episode 56 of the DC Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by The Hill Senior Editor Jesse Byrnes to analyze the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee. Also this week:

How much did Donald Trump moderate his tone and message?
Will President Biden drop out this weekend?
Biden wants major changes to the Supreme Court
Senator Menendez found guilty
Secret Service under lots of heat

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Campaign Catch-Up: Trump Chooses J.D. Vance as Veep

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:18:33 -0000

This week, CBN News Managing Editor Dan Andros is joined by Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis analyze former President Trump's selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate on the first day of the Republican National Convention. Also, will Trump and President Biden, as well as their supporters, cool down the rhetoric as the summer rolls along in the wake of the assassination attempt on Trump last weekend? And Trump's classified documents case has been thrown out by the judge overseeing the case. What does it mean?

Episode 55: Biden's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week & SCOTUS on Immunity

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:18:07 -0000

On Episode 55 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis takes a deep dive into the two main political stories of the week -- President Biden's imperiled status as the Democratic nominee for president. Will he step aside or won't he? And the Supreme Court rules presidents do have some expectations for immunity while in office, but with a lot left undecided. What does it all mean for democracy and the rule of law? CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Cedarville University political and legal expert Brad Jacobs react.

Campaign Catch-Up: Replacing Biden on the Ticket?

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:25:35 -0000

On this week's edition of the Campaign Catch-Up, host Dan Andros, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and DC Debrief podcast host John Stolnis react to President Biden's performance in the first presidential debate, and the likelihood he remains the Democratic nominee this November.

Campaign Catch-Up: CNN Debate Preview

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:53:53 -0000

On the Campaign Catch-up, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Washington Bureau Chief Dana Ritter to preview this week's CNN presidential debate. What does each candidate need to do to win? What do they need to avoid doing? How will Donald Trump handle the abortion issue, and will President Biden be able to exceed expectations? John and Dana break down all angles and predict who Trump's VP pick is going to be, on this week's debate on this edition of the Campaign Catch-up.

WATCH the Campaign Catch-up at our CBN News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtpvN30vHm8

Episode 54: Boeing Grilled On Capitol Hill, FBI Crime Figures & Debate Preview

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 54 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with Jeff Asher, criminal data analyst and Co-Founder of AH Datalytics about recent crime figures released by the FBI showing a big drop in crime in the first quarter of this year. Are those numbers to be believed? Also on the pod this week:

Boeing's CEO grilled on Capitol Hill
MAGA civil war and the Virginia House primaries
Biden immigration orders
1st presidential debate details and preparations
White House angrily responds to video by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
China helping Russia in Ukraine?
Social media surgeon general warning label
Deficit numbers released by the CBO
Alito flag controversy continues
Senate approves nuclear power plant funding

All that on this week's edition of the D.C. Debrief.

Episode 53: Supreme Court Abortion Pill Ruling, Trump Returns to Capitol Hill, China's War on Food

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 53 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with CBN News Senior International Correspondent Gary Lane about how China is trying to secure a monopoly on all the food being produced and shipped out of Africa, and what that means for American consumers. Also, the Supreme Court makes a ruling on the so-called abortion drug mfipristone, Donald Trump meets with Republicans on Capitol Hill, Congress holds AG Merrick Garland in contempt and lots more!

The D.C. Debrief is the very best place to find a weekly recap of the biggest stories in Washington, DC, supplemented by original reporting from CBN News' cadre of outstanding journalists. I'll tell you what happened, I'll tell you who said what, you decide what to do with it.

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Episode 52: Biden Immigration Shift, D-Day Anniversary, Garland & Fauci on Capitol Hill

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:12:17 -0000

On Episode 52 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by immigration expert with the CATO Institute, David Bier, to discuss the executive orders limiting asylum seekers along the southern U.S. border.

Also on the Debrief this week:

President Biden travels to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Congress spanks the ICC over arrest warrants issued to Israeli leaders
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Attorney General Merrick Garland testify before House committees
Biden's mental and physical wellness worries in Wall Street Journal
Who is voting for RFK Jr.?
Hunter Biden trial
Senate Republicans back contraception guarantee bill
Steve Bannon finds out when he's going to prison

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Episode 51: Donald Trump Found Guilty In Hush Money Trial

Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 51 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps the jury's guilty verdict of all 34 counts against former President Donald Trump, a historic first in American history. Also on the Debrief this week:

President Biden courts the African-American vote
A military victory for Israel
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders speaks to CBN
Mexico presidential elections and what they mean for the U.S.
Northern border security concerns hearing
Healthcare hack worries
Samuel Alito flag controversy
Mark Hamrick of Bankrate.com joins the show to discuss a new survey showing 1 in 5 Americans goes into debt to make a home repair or pay for an unexpected expense.

Find the full Bankrate article here! https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/home-affordability-report/

Episode 50: The War On Prices, Popular Misconceptions About Inflation, Prices and Value w/ CATO's Ryan Bourne

Fri, 24 May 2024 11:47:52 -0000

On Episode 50 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with CATO Economics Expert Ryan Bourne, Editor of the new book "The War on Prices: How Popular Misconceptions About Inflation, Prices, and Value Create Bad Policy, as they take a deep dive into why prices are so high and some of the wrong-headed thinking that often perpetuates the problem.

Also on this week's Debrief:

The International Criminal Court issues a warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest, as well as Hamas leaders
Three countries officially recognize a state of Palestine
Backlash by some against prayers of mourning for Iranians following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi
Hearings on lowering food prices, reducing highway deaths, antisemitism on college campuses, ATF overreach, Zelle scams, and how national defense is utilizing artificial intelligence
Kenya White House State Visit
The DOJ sues Live Nation
The politics of gas prices
The latest on the 2024 presidential race

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Episode 49: 2024 Presidential Election 6 Months Out & Kenya State Visit Preview

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 49 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Director and Senior Fellow, Africa Program for the Center for Strategic and International Studies to preview the Kenya State Visit to the White House next week.

Also, Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections stops by to break down the 2024 presidential election with a little less than 6 months to go before Election Day. Is the NY hush money trial hurting Donald Trump? A breakdown of the latest battleground state polls, reacting to presidential debates, and all other angles of the race for the White House.

Episode 48: Biden on Antisemitism, Israel Going It Alone in Rafah, Social Security & Medicare Update

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:18:59 -0000

On Episode 48 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by the Heritage Foundation's Richard Sterns about the future solvency of Medicare and Social Security after a report this week indicated both programs will run out of money next decade. Also this week on the Debrief:

President Biden remarks on antisemitism in America
Congressional hearing on antisemitism in grades K-12
U.S. halts offensive weapons to Israel ahead of potential Rafah invasion
Speaker drama over... for now
DEA raises alarms on the fentanyl crisis at a key House hearing
Bias at NPR examined by House Republicans
Trump court updates galore
TikTok sues the government

Also, this week marked the 50th anniversary of the start of the House's Watergate hearings against President Richard Nixon.

Episode 47: Erick Erickson on Campus Unrest, Russian Propaganda on the Right, & Trump VP Talk

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:27:34 -0000

On Episode 47 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Erick Erickson, host of the popular Erick Erickson radio show, to talk about the violent anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests taking place on college campuses across the country, Trump's use of Christian imagery in his campaign, potential running mate talk and how some far-right conservatives are being infiltrated by Russian propaganda. Also on the Debrief:

The latest on the war in Gaza and Israel's reaction to the U.S. campus protests
Democrats support Speaker Mike Johnson
FAA Reauthorization fight
Biden administration to reclassify marijuana
Democratic House members want to pivot to the border
UnitedHealth Group hack hearing
Trump Time Magazine 2nd term agenda
Fed holds off on interest rate cut

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Episode 46: The Supreme Court's Very Busy Week

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:25:30 -0000

On Episode 46 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with Dr. Mark Caleb Smith, Director of the Center for Political Studies at Cedarville University about the Trump immunity oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court this week. Also:

SCOTUS Idaho abortion law arguments
Campus anti-Semitism
Foreign aid signed
Trump hush money trial
Blinken in China
Refunds for airline passengers

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Episode 45: Israel Responds to Iran Attack, SCOTUS Jan 6 Hearing, Foreign Aid in Congress

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:21:23 -0000

On Episode 45 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with CBN's Chief International Correspondent George Thomas on the foreign aid packages working their way through the House and what he's seen on the ground recently with his reporting on the war in Gaza, the threat of Hezbollah and Iran, and the war in Ukraine. Also on the Debrief this week:

SCOTUS hears January 6 case
Speaker Mike Johnson to be vacated over foreign aid bills?
Mayorkas impeachment dismissed
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to CBN News
Trump hush money trial begins
China threat and fentanyl hearing
Columbia University antisemitism hearing

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Episode 44: Trump on Abortion, Speaker Johnson Speaks to CBN, & What is an "Evangelical?"

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:48:06 -0000

On Episode 44 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with Mark Dreistadt, Founder, President and CEO at Infinity Concepts on a new study that takes a deep dive into the meaning of the word "evangelical." How many kinds of evangelicals are there and just what defines them? Also on the Debrief this week:

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson sits down with David Brody
Donald Trump stakes out a position on abortion rights
Iran threat to Israel
Ukraine legislation/Mayorkas impeachment/FISA battles
Bad March inflation numbers
Biden tries to close the gun show loophole
Japan's state visit
Church terror plot foiled
Investigative journalists testify at House hearing on protecting sources and spying by the government

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Episode 43: U.S.-Israel Tensions Boiling Over?

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 43 of the D.C. Debrief, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell joins the show to discuss the growing tensions between the Biden administration and the Benjamin Netanyahu government after the killing of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen this week. Also on the Debrief:

Florida Abortion Rulings
Trump's "Biden Border Bloodbath" Speeches
Russia Behind Havana Syndrome Attacks?
Biden on Lowering Health Care Costs
Blinken at NATO
Ukraine Funding Riles House Republicans
Evangelical Change
Teacher of the Year!

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Episode 42: SCOTUS Abortion Pill, Baltimore Bridge Collapse, RFK Jr. Isn't Going Anywhere

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:23:45 -0000

On Episode 42 of the D.C. Debrief, John Stolnis chats with Senior Political Correspondent Hanna Trudo from The Hill about Robert Kennedy Jr.'s running mate announcement and to help us figure out just who is supporting the independent insurgent candidate? Also on the Debrief this week:

Supreme Court abortion pill oral arguments
Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Victories and setbacks in court for Donald Trump
DeSantis social media law
Rifts grow between the Biden administration and the Netanyahu government
Trump selling a $60 American-themed Bible

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Episode 41: SCOTUS Social Media Free Speech, DOJ Sues Apple, Avoiding a Shutdown (Again)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 41 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with Lisa Macpherson, Policy Director for Public Knowledge about Murthy v. Missouri, a social media free speech case in which justices heard oral arguments on Monday. How much contact can/should government officials have with social media companies to remove posts they deem harmful or inaccuarate?

Also on this week's episode:

Can Congress once again avoid a government shutdown?
Legal whiplash over a Texas border security law
Congress' battle over Benjamin Netanyahu's future
Trump on abortion, Jewish Americans and troubles making his bond
The DOJ sues Apple
The Biden administration's push for electric car manufacturing
Afghanistan withdrawal hearing

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Episode 40: Hurd on Capitol Hill, TikTok Security & Budget, Budget, Bills

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 40 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with Joe Carrigan, Senior Security Engineer with Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute about the House-passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States unless the social media company divests itself from the Chinese-owned ByteDance. Also on this week's Debrief:

Robert Hur testifies before House committees on Biden classified documents
Biden Budget & Trump Entitlements
World Threats Hearing
Benjamin Netanyahu's job in jeopardy?
Korea war games
Ken Buck resigns
Talk of a national 32-hour work week
The future of college athletics

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Episode 39: State of the Union Reaction & Super Tuesday Fallout

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:36:47 -0000

On Episode 39 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Erin Covey of the Cook Political Report to lay out everything you need to know about what went down on Super Tuesday and what it means for the general election. Also on the Debrief this week:

President Biden's fiery State of the Union
A criticized GOP response from Sen. Katie Britt
SCOTUS rules favorably for Trump again
Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies on interest rates
The latest in Gaza
Budget deals down to the wire
Republican leadership fight
Tim Tebow press Congress for help in rescuing children from sexual exploitation

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Episode 38: McConnell Steps Aside, A Busy Week for SCOTUS, and a Shutdown Averted

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:43:00 -0000

On Episode 38 of the D.C, Debrief, host John Stolnis discusses the resignation of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell from his leadership post this fall and his legacy with University of Pennsylvania Historian Brian Rosenwald, as well as who might take his place. Also this week on the Debrief:

Government shutdown temporarily avoided... again
Biden & Trump dueling stops at the border
A very busy week for the Supreme Court
Senate blocks an IVF law
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies about his sick absence before a House committee
The Senate holds a hearing on Iran's proxy war in the Middle East
The latest on the 2024 presidential campaign
Hunter Biden sits down for a deposition
A grocery supermarket super-chain, super-deal is nixed by the FTC

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Episode 37: Gaza, Russia, and Student Loans

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:00:45 -0000

On Episode 37 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a busy week in Washington, covering the gamut of top stories from the District:

US veto of UN Security Council Gaza vote
How young evangelicals' views of Israel are changing
Nikki Haley not dropping out yet
Trump on Alexei Navalny and more US sanctions on Russia
Biden forgives more student loans
David Brody on Trump's VB possibilities
CPAC in Washington

John speaks with Dr. Louis Perron, author of the forthcoming book "Beat the Incumbent: Proven Strategies and Tactics to Win Elections."

Episode 36: Foreign Aid, Trump & NATO, and Mayorkas Impeached

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:38:56 -0000

On Episode 36 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by The Hill's Senior Writer Alexander Bolton about his interview with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on the foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that passed the Senate but appears dead in the water in the House, as well as McConnell's future plans and his place in the GOP.

Also on the Debrief this week:

Donald Trump's comments on NATO
Mayorkas Impeachment Take 2
NY3 Election Results
Trump in Court
Terror Threat Scare
Key Development in Hunter Biden case
Age & Young Voters in the 2024 Election

Check out Alexander's interview with Sen. McConnell: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4470752-mcconnell-will-be-involved-in-montana-senate-gop-primary/

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Episode 35: A Disastrous Day For President Biden & Capitol Hill Chaos

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:23:40 -0000

On Episode 35 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a busy and consequential week on Capitol Hill and the 2024 election, with questions being raised about President Joe Biden's memory in a DOJ report about his handling of classified documents, a federal appeals court ruling Donald Trump is not subject to immunity, and oral arguments before the Supreme Court on Colorado's efforts to remove Trump from the ballot due to the 14th amendment and his actions on January 6. Plus, House Republicans fail to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the Senate's border deal falls through, pharmaceutical CEOs testify on Capitol Hill on drug prices, and John speaks with Romina Boccia of the CATO Institute about the push to create a bipartisan commission to tackle the deficit and national debt.

Episode 34: Social Media CEOs Grilled on Capitol Hill, Ukraine War Anniversary w/ Amb. Kurt Volker & Mayorkas Impeachment

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:46:14 -0000

On Episode 34 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with Kurt Volker, former Ambassador to NATO and US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, now with the Center for European Policy Analysis ahead of the two-year anniversary of the Ukraine War. Also on the Debrief:

Enough GOP votes to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas?
Social Media CEOs get a grilling on Capitol Hill over child sexual exploitation
Latest on the Senate border deal
Bi-partisan House Child Tax Credit bill passes
China cyber threat hearing
US proxy war with Iran intenstifying
Austin's apology
Defunding UNWRA
Fed rates & economy latest
Allegations against Cori Bush

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Episode 33: The State of the GOP Race After New Hampshire & Trump Border Deal Snags

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week, host John Stolnis chats with CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody about the aftermath of another win by Donald Trump in the Republican Primary, this week in New Hampshire. What is Nikki Haley's future and is there a path to the nomination? Also on this episode:

Senate border security talks hit a snag as Donald Trump gets involved
Threats from Russia and China in the icy waterways around Alaska
White House Middle East cease fire push
Affordable Care Act numbers
Boeing's CEO meets with lawmakers amidst continued trouble with Max 9s
And the Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight

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Episode 32: Iowa Caucus Recap & New Hampshire Preview

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:25:01 -0000

On Episode 32 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by The Hill's Cate Martell, National Political Reporter, on the ground in New Hampshire to recap the Iowa Caucus results and what they could mean for next week's primary in the Granite State and beyond. Also on the Debrief this week:

Negotiations over the National Defense Supplemental
Government Shutdown Averted
Mayorkas Impeachment Hearings Continue
Deal on a Return of the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Trump's Immunity Claims
5-Year Anniversary of the First Step Act
White House Push to Cap Bank Overdraft Fees

Plus, why is the federal government telling states that have to stop putting witty messages on electronic road signs hanging over the nation's highways?

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Episode 31: Countdown to the Iowa Caucus!

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:11:01 -0000

This week on the Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with CBN News Congressional Correspondent Matt Galka about the state of play in Iowa just days ahead of the 2024 presidential cycle's first primary event, Monday's Iowa Caucus. How do evangelicals feel about Trump as he seeks another four years in office, and is there anything Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley or Vivek Ramaswamy can do to catch him? Also this week...

Hunter Biden contempt of Congress hearing goes haywire
Are House Republicans contemplating vacating another Speaker of the House?
U.S. attacks Houthi rebels in Yemen and what it could mean for war in the Middle East
Lloyd Austin's health secrecy
Trump immunity hearing

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Episode 30: Border Talks, China & Trump, and What If Everything Goes Crazy in the 2024 Election?

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On Episode 30 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis has you debriefed on all the big stories from the past week in Washington:

House Republicans changing their stance on a border deal as a delegation visits Texas this week
GOP ready for impeachment hearings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
2024 Latest, including a Nikki Haley surge in New Hampshire
House Democrats unveil report that shows China paid Trump organizations millions while he was in office
Harvard's President resigns in the wake of her congressional testimony and other controversies

John also spoke with Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institute about her article detailing the 10,000 people who could determine the 2024 presidential election, and there was an interesting new survey of voters that showed more Republicans believe Donald Trump is a "person of faith" than former Vice President Mike Pence.

Episode 29: CBN News In Iowa w/ Nikki Haley & Ron DeSantis & Trump Booted In Colorado

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:33:41 -0000

On Episode 29 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with The Hill's Courts and Legal Reporter Zach Schonfeld on the 4-3 decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to bar Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot because they believe his actions leading up to and on January 6, 2001 amount to insurrection, in violation of the 14th amendment. Also, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody traveled to Iowa for interviews with Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, and Congress leaves for Christmas without securing a border/Ukraine funding deal.

Episode 28: Hunter on the Hill, Trump's 2nd Term, and Great Economic News!

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:10:45 -0000

On Episode 28 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis breaks down the week that was in the Nation's Capitol:

President Zelensky's visit to Washington
Congress' fight over Ukraine aid & border security
Hunter Biden on Capitol Hill
House GOP moves forward with impeachment inquiry
NDAA passage
Military recruitment shortfalls
A change of strategy for the RNC in the race for the White House

Featuring reports from CBN's Matt Galka, Caitlin Burke, Hilary Powell and David Brody, as well as a deep dive on what a Trump 2nd term could look like with CBN News White House Correspondent Abigail Robertson and the Fed's decision on interest rates with Bankrate.com Washington Bureau Chief Mark Hamrick.

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Episode 27: Is There Anything Left to Learn From the GOP Debates?

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

On Episode 27 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with Nathan Gonzales from Inside Elections on what we heard in the 4th GOP Presidential debate, as well as Donald Trump's pre-recorded town hall with Fox News this week. Also:

Israel/Ukarine funding stalls
University presidents grilled on Capitol Hill on anti-Semitism on college campuses
Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress
Wray wants FISA's 702 renewed
Tuberville relents

Episode 26: Joe Manchin Speaks to CBN News

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:42:56 -0000

On Episode 25 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a busy week in Washington that saw Congress continue to debate military funding for Israel and Ukraine, the historic expulsion of Rep. George Santos, and CBN's Wendy Griffith sitting down with John to talk about her interview with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).

Episode 25: March for Israel, Biden Meets Xi, & Middle School on Capitol Hill

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:29:41 -0000

On Episode 25 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis takes a look back at this week's historic March for Israel rally on the National Mall, Congress avoiding a government shutdown, CBN's exclusive interview with Senator Tommy Tuberville, and middle school antics on Capitol Hill reached a fever pitch this week. Also, John chats with the Hudson Institute's China Center Director Miles Yu for a deep dive into President Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in San Francisco. What was accomplished and what wasn't?

Episode 24: Rising Anti-Semitism on College Campuses & 2024 Election Bellwethers

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:26:37 -0000

On Episode 24 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Grace Bydalek, Director of the Dissident Project to discuss the rise of anti-semitism and decline of free speech on college campuses across the country. Also, a full debrief on a House hearing looking at anti-Israel bias at the U.N., how the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls discussed as Israel at this week's 3rd Republican debate, a recap of this year's important off-year elections on Tuesday, and the possibility of yet another government shutdown. All that and much more on this week's edition of the D.C. Debrief.

Episode 23: Rep. Mike Collins Joins the Debrief!

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:26:15 -0000

On Episode 23 of The D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) for a chat on his bid for a leadership position in the House, his adept and humorous use of social media during the Speakership battle, as well as thoughts on funding for Israel and Ukraine and a conversation about his faith journey. Also, the latest on what's happening in Israel, multiple hearings on the increase in threats to the homeland and anti-Semitic rhetoric, the White House launches an executive order on artificial intelligence, and more Republican senators turn on one of their own, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).

Episode 22: At Long Last, a New House Speaker

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:27:48 -0000

On Episode 22 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody about House Republicans' selection of Mike Johnson to be their new Speaker. Also, the latest on Israel, Gaza and the Middle East, the ACLU sides with Trump(!!??), a Senate committee holds a hearing on a plan to fight rare and progressive diseases, and why the nation is watching Virginia's 2023 state-wide elections results.

Episode 21: Biden Visits Israel, House Speakership Crisis Continues, China Has More Nukes

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:41:21 -0000

On Episode 21 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a second week of fighting between Israel and Hamas, as President Biden visited the region and delivered a prime time Oval Office speech on the need to support Israel and Ukraine. Also, what are the 2024 presidential candidates saying about the situation in the Middle East? The House Speakership battle rolls on with no end in sight, China has more nuclear weapons than we thought, and the head of the NCAA visits Capitol Hill.

Episode 20: U.S. Response to Israel's War with Hamas

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:19:27 -0000

On Episode 20 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with freelance journalist Dan Raviv on the latest with Hamas' attack on Israel and the Jewish nation's response. How is the United States planning to help? Also, there is still no House Speaker, RFK Jr. goes independent-er, and is inflation in America leveling off? Featuring reports from Jerusalem Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell, CBN National Security Correspondent Caitlin Burke, CBN Reporter Gary Lane and CBN Capitol Hill Correspondent Matt Galka.

Episode 19: History is Made in the House & Ukraine Fatigue

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 19 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a historic week in the nation's capitol, with the House of Representatives removing a sitting Speaker of the House for the first time in history. CBN News Congressional Correspondent Matt Galka joins the show to discuss. Also, Ukraine fatigue is growing among some Republicans in Congress as well as with more Americans and in other countries as well. Why? Laura Kelly, Foreign Policy Reporter for The Hill stops by to explain. Also:

The Biden administration announces the construction of more border fencing
CBN's Hilary Powell with the latest on the border crisis
CBN's Chief Political Analyst David Brody on a push by some big money donors for Glenn Youngkin to enter the race
More student loan debt forgiveness from President Biden
Trump's week in a New York courtroom

The D.C. Debrief is where you can get a straight recap of the week that was in Washington, DC. We bring you the information, you form your own opinions.

Episode 18: Showdown Over a Shutdown

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 18 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis has the latest on a potential government shutdown and what the House and Senate are doing as the hours tick down towards the government closing their doors. Also, the latest on the Biden impeachment inquiry hearings, Democratic Senator Robert Menendez is indicted again, and Nathan Gonzales from Inside Elections joins us to talk about the 2nd GOP presidential debate, plus lots more on this week's edition of the show.

Episode 17: Mike Pence Interview, Government Shutdown Looms, Zelensky Visits Washington

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 17 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis sits down with former Vice President Mike Pence at the Pray, Vote, Stand Summit in Washington for a discussion on his new family values initiative, his thoughts on Vivek Ramaswamy, and his standing among evangelical voters. Also, the latest on the dysfunction inside the House GOP Caucus and what it means for a potential government shutdown, President Biden visits the UN and Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Washington.

Episode 16: Artificial Intelligence Week on Capitol Hill

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 16 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis tackles artificial intelligence week on Capitol Hill, as some of the tech world's top minds gather with senators to discuss AI regulation. CEO of Farotech and AI expert Chris Carr joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of regulation and the future of AI. Also, the House of Representatives returns from break and signals a readiness to begin an impeachment inquiry of President Biden, hearings on book banning, oversight of the SEC and immigration, and Mitt Romney decides one is enough.

Episode 15: The Ballooning Federal Deficit, Government Funding Battles Begin & Russia Courts North Korea

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 15 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about this year's federal deficit expected to grow by two trillion dollars this year. Also, the Senate returns as battles over spending on Ukraine, natural disasters and avoiding a government shutdown loom, North Korea and Russia appear to be talking about an arms deal, and a record sentence is handed down for a January 6th defendant.

Episode 14: Worries About McConnell and an Aging Congress & Biden's Medicare Drug Negotiation Plan

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 14 of The D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a week that saw another frightening freeze by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in front of reporters, worries about an aging Congress, the federal response to Hurricane Idalia, momentum building for a House impeachment proceeding against Joe Biden, and a conversation about the Administration's plan for Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies on 10 specific drugs. Rachel Cohrs from StatNews joins us to explain.

Episode 13: GOP Debate No. 1 Recap & Trump Arrest in Georgia

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 13 of The D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps the first GOP presidential debate and Donald Trump's X interview with Tucker Carlson with CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody. Plus, Trump is arrested in Georgia, this time, with a mug shot. President Biden visits Hawaii and a Putin ally-turned-enemy is dead.

Episode 12: How Do Iowa Republicans Really Feel About Donald Trump?

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 12 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with CBN News White House Correspondent Abigail Robertson about the Iowa State Fair, how attendees told her they feel about Donald Trump, her interview with Vice President Mike Pence and how Democrats are feeling about supporting President Biden. Also, more details on the Trump Georgia indictment, the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, Sen. Tommy Tuberville's military promotions hold continues, and a conversation with the Federal Trade Commission's Nathan Nash on the most popular scams Americans should be watching out for right now.

Episode 11: Sen. Warner on Passport Backlogs and Supreme Court Takes On Federal Bureaucracy

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 11 of the D.C, Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) to discuss the backlog of passport renewal requests that are causing most Americans to wait 8-12 months for a passport. Also, CBN News reporter Jennifer Wishon joins the show to talk about a Supreme Court case before them in the fall that could radically change federal bureaucracy, more legal woes are coming for Donald Trump, and the latest on the 2024 GOP presidential field with the debate just a couple weeks away.

Episode 10: Border Hearing Grilling, My Goodness, the Heat, & No UPS Strike

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 10 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps two contentious hearings on Capitol Hill involving Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, what President Biden is trying to do to help make it easier to access mental health and deal with the extreme heat we've seen around the country. Also, Congress talks UFOs (they're called UAPs now, apparently) and the pandemic-induced learning gap, and we speak with Professor Thomas Goldsby of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville on the deal agreed to by UPS and the Teamsters this week, and what it could mean for your bottom line.

Episode 9: U.S.-Israeli Relations, Supreme Court Ethics Reform & Pentagon Plans for A.I.

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 9 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis chats with CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell in Jerusalem following Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to the U.S. this week. Also, another possible indictment could be coming for Donald Trump, a U.S. soldier flees to North Korea, the Pentagon discusses plans for artificial intelligence, a religious freedom hearing on Capitol Hill, IRS whistleblowers testify before House committees, and a conversation on Congress' attempts to reauthorize funding for the Federal Aviation Administration with transportation expert Joseph Schwieterman from DePaul University.

Episode 8: Biden's Big Week - NATO, Ukraine and Inflation

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 8 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps President Biden's trip to Lithuania for an important NATO summit and the future of Ukraine with Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. Also, Bankrate's Mark Hamrick stops by to talk about the improved June inflation numbers, House Republicans bicker over legislation to fund the Pentagon and FBI Director Christopher Wray's contentious hearing before a House committee this week.

Episode 7: Artificial Intelligence, PBMs, Prescription Drugs, & the Colorado River

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 7 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis takes a look at two areas garnering bipartisan support for more oversight: the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers and prescription drug prices and the exponential growth of artificial intelligence. Also, CBN News National Security Correspondent Caitlin Burke joins the show to discuss the drought that has dwindled the water supply in the Colorado River, what Washington lawmakers are doing to save the river, and how it could affect food prices for you at the grocery store.

Episode 6: Supreme Court Decisions and Russia Chat w/ Ambassador William Courtney

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 6 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis talks with former Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Georgia William Courtney, now with the RAND Corporation for the latest on Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and the Wagner Group, and what's next for Ukraine. Also, huge decisions handed down by the Supreme Court on religious freedom, affirmative action in college selections, and the role of state courts and legislatures in determining redistricting and election laws, as well as a conversation with CBN News White House Correspondent Abigail Robertson on last weekend's Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority and what President Biden's re-election campaign will look like over the next few months.

Episode 5: Hunter Biden Plea Deal, India Visit & Nathan Gonzales on Politics

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 5 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a busy week in Washington, with Hunter Biden's plea agreement and GOP reaction topping the headlines. Also, what does India's state visit to the White House mean for relations between the two countries and what signal does it send to China and Russia? Ifran Nooruddin, Senior Fellow in the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council helps break it down for us. Also, the latest on the GOP race for the White House, what President Biden's campaign for re-election will look like, and why newspapers should stop publishing op-eds with Inside Election Editor and Faith Nation contributor Nathan Gonzales.

Episode 4: DeSantis Courts Evangelicals on CBN

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On Episode 4 of The Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps a busy week in the Nation's Capitol, featuring an exclusive interview by CBN's Chief Political Analyst David Brody with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as DeSantis attempts to court evangelical voters. Also, Trump is indicted again, the latest on the Joe Biden-Burisma investigation by House Republicans, and an interview with the CATO Institute's Patrick Eddington on a frequently-used and frequently-abused surveillance law that was at the center of serious debate at a congressional hearing this week.

Episode 3: Trump Indicted & Ranking the 2024 GOP Presidential Candidates

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

This week on the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis recaps the week's major stories including:

Donald Trump indicted for the second time
Three new Republican candidates enter the presidential race
The Supreme Court issues a surprise ruling in defense of the Voting Rights Act
The House tries to take up bills to protect gas stoves and holds a hearing on keeping AM radio in cars
No more contempt charges for the head of the FBI

Plus, a conversation with The Hill's White House Columnist Niall Stanage on his ranking of the GOP presidential field.

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Episode 2: Congress Avoids Default w/ CBN News' Matt Galka

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's edition of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis breaks down the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 with CBN News Capitol Hill correspondent Matt Galka, specifically what's in the package that could affect the average American citizen.

Also, House conservatives are after FBI Director Christopher Wray, a Senate committee holds an important hearing on America's child care crisis, and three more presidential hopefuls are set to throw their hats into the 2024 ring next week.

Episode 1: Welcome to CBN News' New DC Politics Podcast!

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:07:22 -0000

On this inaugural episode of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis ushers in a new podcast to the CBN News family, a new weekly show that will debrief listeners on the latest news from the Washington as well as highlight issues and stories that listeners should care about.