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Nov. 25, 2025

11/25/25 Ukraine Under Fire, DOJ Under Water

A 28-point peace plan that critics say gives Moscow everything it wants has Europe scrambling for relevance. And in U.S. courts, Halligan’s marquee prosecutions against Comey and Letitia James implode, raising questions about...

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Nov. 24, 2025

11/24/25 Pardon Frenzy: Trump’s Second-Term Free-For-All

We break down Trump’s latest wave of pardons — from a felon who paid nearly $1M lobbying for clemency, to a fraudster now sentenced to 37 years, new Jan. 6 pardons, insider-trading billionaire Joe Lewis, and a Boca Raton woma...

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Nov. 21, 2025

11/21/25 The GOP Corruption Tour: Ethics, Escorts & DHS Kickbacks

Today on Brett Breaks Things, we follow the GOP Corruption Tour as it makes two explosive stops. First, Rep. Cory Mills lands under an ethics investigation while new reporting uncovers a “f*cking bananas” Afghanistan mission ...

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Nov. 20, 2025

11/20/25 Venezuela Escalates, Halligan Implodes, Bondi Dodges

As new reporting reveals Trump approved covert CIA action in Venezuela—and U.S. ships, aircraft, and strike authorities quietly ramp up—his Justice Department is melting down at home. Lindsey Halligan admits the grand jury ne...

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Nov. 19, 2025

11/19/25 The Epstein Vote

Congress overwhelmingly passes the Epstein files bill — and the fallout is immediate. Trump lashes out at reporters, Mike Johnson scrambles to run cover, Thomas Massie breaks ranks, and the GOP splits over what should be a si...

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Nov. 18, 2025

11/18/25 Misconduct & Money

A federal judge accuses the Justice Department of potential misconduct in the Comey case, while new mortgage-fraud allegations and Lisa Cook’s rare public defense rock Trump’s housing and financial team. Meanwhile, Trump’s de...

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Nov. 17, 2025

11/17/25 Obamacare Chaos & Epstein Cover-Up

Republicans scramble to reinvent their health-care agenda after years of failed repeal promises, floating a patchwork of ACA tweaks and subsidy extensions that undercut a decade of talking points. Then we dive into the explos...

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Nov. 14, 2025

11/14/25 Attorney Wars & Mortgage Mayhem

Pam Bondi goes on the attack, blasting judges for trying to block Trump’s U.S. Attorney picks while defending the coming Comey indictment and rallying behind Lindsay Halligan. Meanwhile, Bill Pulte is at the center of a housi...

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Nov. 13, 2025

11/13/25 The Shutdown Is Over… The Epstein Files Are Not

The House finally votes to end the record-long shutdown, but Washington’s relief is short-lived as the Epstein petition hits its 218th signature—triggering the next phase of document release. We break down the most explosive ...

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Nov. 12, 2025

11/12/25 From Shutdown to Showdown: How the Hill Fell Apart Again

The House finally returns — and instantly implodes. After six hours of bickering over the funding bill, lawmakers clash over a hidden Senate provision giving members a $500K payout for phone record seizures. McGovern torches ...

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Nov. 11, 2025

11/11/25 Shutdown Moves to the House, Democrats Move on Schumer

The Senate clears a deal to end the record-breaking shutdown — but the fight’s just shifting floors. As the bill heads to the House, Democrats turn their fury on Chuck Schumer, MoveOn demands he step aside, and Trump promises...

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Nov. 10, 2025

11/10/25 Shutdown Showdown: Deal, Divisions, and Deadlines

The Senate reaches a fragile agreement to end the government shutdown — but unity is nowhere in sight. We break down the bipartisan deal, the fight over ACA tax credits, and the next deadlines that could send Washington right...

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Nov. 7, 2025

11/07/25 Friday Fallout: Flights Canceled, SNAP Restored and Tariffs …

It’s a turbulent Friday in America — over 800 flights canceled as the FAA’s shutdown-triggered cuts hit airports nationwide. A federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP benefits by Friday, setting of...

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Nov. 4, 2025

11/04/25 Election Day: Testing Trump’s America

Voters hit the polls as Trump’s trade war hits the Supreme Court and his shutdown hits America’s wallets. We’ve got the tariffs, the SNAP chaos, and the strangest twist yet — Trump backing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor.

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Oct. 31, 2025

10/31/25 Shutdown Day 31: War Drums Abroad, Chaos at Home

The administration edges toward airstrikes in Venezuela even as America reels from a 31-day (and counting) shutdown. Trump allies target the Senate filibuster, ACA premiums spike, and judges push back on suspended food stamp ...

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Oct. 29, 2025

10/29/25 The Republican Shutdown: Chaos, Control & Crackdowns

The Republican-led shutdown is spinning out fast — and so is the fallout. Healthcare premiums are skyrocketing, National Guard troops are being readied for deployment in U.S. cities, and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino faces ...

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Oct. 28, 2025

10/28/25 Trump 2028? The Unconstitutional Quest for a 3rd Term…

The Constitution says two terms — but Donald Trump and his camp keep flirting with “Term Three.” From merch to murmurs of a “plan”, we’ll dig into the legal reality of the Twenty‑Second Amendment (which flatly bars another el...

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Oct. 24, 2025

10/24/25 PARDONS & PAYBACK — The Weaponization Continues

Donald Trump’s latest pardon — freeing Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao after his money-laundering conviction — isn’t just a headline, it’s a statement. While allies walk free and fortunes grow, Trump’s justice machine tur...

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Oct. 22, 2025

10/22/25 New Presidential Grift: $230 Million DOJ Cash Grab

Trump is demanding $230 million from the Department of Justice — the same one he runs — claiming he deserves repayment for “past investigations.” Brett breaks down the self-lawsuit, the legal absurdity, and how Trump’s Justic...

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Oct. 21, 2025

10/221/25 Message Drama: Texts, Leaks & Meltdowns Inside Trump’s Circ…

The receipts are in — and they’re ugly. Trump’s Office of Special Counsel nominee is under fire for racist remarks, Lindsey Halligan’s messages with a Lawfare reporter raise eyebrows, and James Comey’s lawyers just threw the ...

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Oct. 20, 2025

10/20/25 No Kings vs. “The King”: The Protest Heard ‘Round the Country

Massive “No Kings” protests sweep across America — from San Francisco’s human banner to rallies in Idaho — as Trump mocks the movement and hints at invoking the Insurrection Act , claiming “unquestioned power.” Meanwhile, pro...

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Oct. 17, 2025

10/17/25 This Is Why We Protest

“No Kings” weekend is here — and everyone’s losing their minds. Johnson calls it Antifa, Cruz blames Soros, and Bondi’s hunting for signs. Plus: Trump’s not-so secret CIA ops in Venezuela, the shutdown stalemate, and the Supr...

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Oct. 16, 2025

10/16/25 Weaponizing the IRS — The Next Front in Political Retribution

Today we break down the Wall Street Journal investigation on Trump’s Treasury team reportedly planning an IRS overhaul that would allow “criminal inquiries” into left-leaning groups. We’ll break down how this move mirrors glo...

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Oct. 15, 2025

10/15/25 The Voting Rights Showdown

The Supreme Court takes aim at the Voting Rights Act—again. Brett breaks down how the Louisiana case could redraw political power across America, and why Republicans are quietly eyeing 19 new seats if the ruling goes their wa...

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