The Trump administration's newly installed acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chief Russell Vought is closing the agency and has ordered staff to halt all work. WSJ’s Brian Schwartz explores what the agency does and why it’s become the next target for Trump allies like Vought and Elon Musk.
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas joins The Federalist's Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss birthright citizenship and explain Gill's spat with Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar. Gill, a member of the House Oversight Subcommittee for Delivering on Government Efficiency, also shares how congressional Republicans are advancing President Donald Trump's goal to drain the Washington, D.C., swamp.
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Have you ever felt as if somebody was watching, following or even stalking you? If so, you're not alone. Most people have, at some time or another, had an experience like this -- and, tragically, many people are physically stalked every year. Yet there's a strange twist to the tale: More and more people are claiming they're being stalked by a group of people -- a gang. Join Ben and Matt to learn more in this evening's Classic episode.
The Democratic Party was made for different times, when rules were followed. But to preserve the basic power of Congress, and to prove that the Constitution is worth the paper it's printed on, the troublemakers in the Dem caucus have to get busy fighting over tariffs and a looming budget deal. Besides, Trump's strongest hand is performative outbursts—making threats and pretending he got something in return. Plus, Elon is giving away America's greatness, the EU should call Trump's bluff, and the Democrats should quit chasing donations from the social media companies that broke our democracy.
Former congressman Tom Malinowski joins Tim Miller. show notes:
It's been three crazy weeks. It can be hard to keep up with the new commander-in-chief.
There are at least 45 challenges in the courts against the Trump administration. These complaints are broad in scope, dealing with the role of Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency to the gutting of The United States Agency for International Development.
Judges are beginning to step in and put a damper on Trump's plans. But will the judicial branch keep the executive branch in check? We answer the question on a lot of people's minds these days: Can he do that?
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Cardano's ADA token surges after Grayscale's application for the first-ever spot ADA ETF.
Cardano's ADA token surges after Grayscale Investments applied for the first-ever spot ADA ETF in the U.S. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives his semi-annual update on monetary policy on Capitol Hill, and the U.S. SEC asks to pause their case against Binance, a sign of Trump’s ‘golden age’ for crypto. CoinDesk’s Christine Lee hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
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As the battle over the future of education intensifies, Ravi takes a step back to ask a bold question: What if we could redesign K-12 education from the ground up? He breaks down what’s working, what policymakers and educators have gotten wrong, and the bold, forward-thinking innovations that can best serve students in a rapidly changing world.
In this special episode, Ravi explores everything from flexible school models and student-driven learning to how to prioritize mastery over grade levels and teacher autonomy over bureaucracy. He asks whether schools should mirror our increasingly individualistic society or act as a counterbalance to its isolation and what role educators should play in fostering student identity. Finally, Ravi unpacks the biggest barriers to innovation, why creativity and critical thinking should be at the core of modern learning, and what it would take to build a truly world-class education system.
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Today Ruthie Blum joins the podcast to discuss Donald Trump's demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday at noon. What happens next and what choices does Benjamin Netanyahu face? Give a listen.
In January this year DR Congo's Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said 127 people, aged between the ages of 18 and 35, had received the death sentence. Rights groups said that number was higher. The DRC government had announced it would resume executions in 2024 following a two-decade hiatus. Who are these men and why have they been sentenced to death?
Also, why are global powers interested in the Seychelles, the smallest country in Africa?
And we hear why, it really does take a village to raise a child!
Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Frank McWeeny
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
