Verdict with Ted Cruz

1. Allegations Regarding President Joe Biden's Health and Fitness for Office

• The first story centers on claims of a cover-up concerning President Biden's mental and physical health.
• It highlights a House Oversight Committee investigation, led by Representative James Comer, into whether Biden was mentally fit to serve.
• A key figure in the investigation is Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden’s former White House physician, who ...

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Supply and Demand is a Real Thing

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In this BONUS hour of The Sean Hannity Show, Sean sits down with Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity, to dismantle three persistent myths about the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” With facts and fiscal clarity, Couchman sets the record straight:

Myth #1: “Only the wealthy benefited from the Trump tax cuts.”
FACT: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivered across-the-board tax...

🏛️ Legal and Judicial Topics

1. Universal Injunctions & Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

   • Discussion of a legal challenge to President Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.
   • Criticism of universal (nationwide) injunctions issued by district judges.
   • Praise for a recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision (authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett) that limits the use of such inj...

• Critique of Hollywood and Media Bias:

  • Cruz argues that the NYT list prioritizes political messaging over storytelling and entertainment.
  • He claims the list reflects elitist, left-leaning Hollywood values and ignores popular, inspirational, or patriotic films.

• Alternative Film List:

  • Cruz presents his own list of 30 films from the past 25 years that he believes are more representative of quality cin...

Brian Mudd fills in for Clay and Buck, he opens with sharp commentary on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ extended “magic minute” speech, a procedural move delaying the final vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Mudd humorously critiques Jeffries’ filibuster-style tactics, drawing comparisons to Cory Booker’s past Senate performance and highlighting the strategic implications for House...

🏛️ Legislative Update: The “Big Beautiful Bill”

• The bill, strongly backed by Trump, is reportedly on the verge of passing the House of Representatives, having already passed the Senate after a marathon 27-hour amendment session.
• Trump aims to sign the bill by July 4th, aligning with his campaign promises.
• Key Republican figures and congressional reporters confirm momentum and optimism around the bill’s passa...

🏛️ Behind the Scenes of the Senate All-Nighter

• The Senate pulled an all-nighter to pass the bill using the budget reconciliation process, which allows legislation to pass with a simple majority (50 votes) and bypass the filibuster.
• The process involved a "vote-a-rama"—a marathon session of votes on amendments, lasting over 27 hours.
• Senators coped with the long hours by napping in cloakrooms or hideaways, eating fast fo...

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Senate Passes Big, Beautiful Bill

In Hour 1...

1. Legislative Uncertainty:

   • The speaker discusses the ongoing negotiations and uncertainty surrounding a major piece of legislation referred to as the "Big Beautiful Bill."
   • As of the recording, several GOP senators are reportedly holding out, though concessions may bring them on board.

2. Political Commentary:

   • The speaker references conversations with members of Congress and provides real-time updates on the bill&...

🏛️ Legislation: The "One Big Beautiful Bill"

• Senate Progress: The bill passed a procedural vote (51–49) with two Republican dissenters (Rand Paul and Tom Tillis).
• Key Provisions:
  • Tax Cuts: Prevents a $4 trillion tax hike by preserving the 2017 Trump tax cuts.
  • No Taxes on:
    • Tips
    • Social Security
    • Overtime pay
  • Border Security: $150 billion allocated for wall construction, Border Patrol, ICE, and surveillance...

Trump Wins Again!

In this episode of The Sean Hannity Show, Sean unpacks a major Supreme Court decision that marks a significant legal victory for former President Donald Trump. The Court ruled in favor of limiting nationwide injunctions, curbing the ability of individual federal judges to block presidential policies across the country. With birthright citizenship and other critical executive actions back in the spotlight, Sean is ...

1. U.S. Military Strike on Iran:

   • The episode centers around a recent U.S. military strike that reportedly devastated Iran’s nuclear capabilities, setting the program back by years.
   • The hosts argue that this action was necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and praise President Trump’s leadership in authorizing the strike.

2. Criticism of the Left and Media:

   • The conversation includes s...

🛡️ Military Operation in Iran

• The U.S., under Trump’s command, launched a devastating airstrike targeting Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure.
• The operation included:
  • Seven B-2 stealth bombers dropping 14 bunker-buster bombs on Iran’s underground nuclear facility at Fordow.
  • 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from a submarine targeting additional nuclear sites.
  • Zero American casualties and high precision in...

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

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PC Pres Corps

Hour 1 of The Clay Travis an...

🗳️ NYC Mayoral Race & Reaction

• The document opens with former President Donald Trump reacting to the victory of a candidate named Mondani in the New York City mayoral primary.
• Trump and others describe Mondani as a “communist lunatic” and a symbol of the Democratic Party's alleged shift toward Marxism and socialism.
• The commentary criticizes Mondani’s platform, which includes:
  • Free public transit an...

In today's BONUS episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz

🔥 The Strike on Iran

• The narrative describes a coordinated U.S. and Israeli military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, particularly the Fordow facility, which is said to be deeply buried under a mountain.
• The U.S. contribution includes seven B-2 bombers dropping 14 bunker-buster bombs, supported by over 125 aircraft, including stealth fighters, refu...