Verdict with Ted Cruz

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...

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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...

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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...

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President Dad

The latest developments in gl...

Main Event:

• Former President Donald Trump announces a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran after a 12-day war.
• The ceasefire is structured in phases: Iran begins first, followed by Israel, with a full cessation of hostilities within 24 hours.

Key Developments:

• The conflict escalated after Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a symbolic Iranian missile retaliation targeting a U.S. base in ...

🔥 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, refueling tankers, and surveillance planes.
• The operation i...

BONUS: Updates from Tel Aviv – Israel’s Precision Strikes, Resilience, and the Nuclear Threat

In this gripping hour of The Sean Hannity Show, Sean Hannity speaks with journalist Roy Katz and others to provide a frontline account of Israel’s defense against Iranian aggression. With Tel Aviv enduring relentless ballistic missile attacks, Katz describes families racing to shelters and children counting sirens as...

1. Iran-Israel Conflict and U.S. Involvement:

   • The discussion highlights Israel’s military actions against Iran, particularly targeting nuclear facilities and military leadership.
   • There is a focus on the Fordow nuclear facility, which is heavily fortified and allegedly beyond Israel’s current military capabilities to destroy without U.S. assistance.
   • The speakers advocate for the U.S. to provide or deploy bunker-b...

1. Cruz vs. Carlson on Foreign Policy:

   • Cruz defends a strong U.S. alliance with Israel and supports aggressive action against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
   • Carlson is portrayed as advocating for isolationism, opposing U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, and questioning support for Israel.

2. Tensions and “Gotcha” Moments:

   • Carlson challenges Cruz with questions like the population of Iran, which Cr...

The episode provides a detailed account of rapidly escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, marked by strong public statements and military posturing. Former President Donald Trump has declared a firm stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, repeatedly stating that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” and emphasizing that the U.S. does not seek a long-term ...