Summary
Todd Blanche does not rule out blocking certain states' midterm election certifications, raising concerns about election integrity. The Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security to test a crowd control heat wave weapon, which could be deployed at the southern U.S. border. In South Carolina, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is running a controversial anti-trans ad, which has sparked backlash from within the party.
Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas faces federal indictment over a cannabis business, while Corey Lewandowski is under investigation for potential misconduct related to his role at the Department of Homeland Security. A federal judge has barred DHS from conducting election-related investigations in nine states, citing concerns over the accuracy of government lists that could mistakenly target U.S. citizens.
In other news, Jared Kushner's foreign dealings come under scrutiny as a new book reveals questionable financial transactions with Middle Eastern leaders. The Trump administration's controversial actions continue to draw criticism, with a federal judge ordering Donald Trump to be deposed in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11th. The political landscape remains tense as the midterm elections approach, with various legal and ethical challenges looming over key figures in the Republican Party.
Show Notes
Friday, October 23, 2026
Today, Todd Blanche doesn’t rule out blocking certain states’ midterm election certifications; the Pentagon granted DHS permission to test a crowd control heat wave weapon; the DCCC is running an anti-trans ad in South Carolina; a Kushner phone hack has revealed how Middle East dictators bought him off; Corey Lewandowski is under federal criminal investigation; the DOJ indicted Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas over a cannabis business; a judge has ordered Donald Trump be deposed in his own lawsuit against the BBC by December 11th; a court order has barred DHS from election-related investigations in nine states - finding that error-prone government lists could sweep U.S. citizens into the effort; Hegseth wanted Eisenhower’s globe for his office and his staff broke it; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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