President Donald Trump has signed the "Big Beautiful Bill" into law, fulfilling multiple campaign promises as the legislation’s journey concludes on Independence Day. Multiple people are reported dead in Texas amid catastrophic flash flooding, as severe thunderstorms continue to cause major problems across central and western parts of the state. Trump spoke by phone with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, just one day after a call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin—a conversation Trump described as disapp...
Jul 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 348
The "Big, Beautiful Bill" has passed in the House, with 218 votes in favor and 214 against. President Donald Trump plans to sign the legislation into law at 5 p.m. on July 4, marking a major win for his administration. Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday, just one day before an expected call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear four new cases in its next term, including two involving state laws that ban transge...
Jul 03, 2025•46 min•Ep. 347
In a breakthrough just days before President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline, the United States has struck a new trade deal with Vietnam—locking in tariffs on imports and securing duty-free access for American goods. With Trump's megabill now on the House floor, Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tight margin. He can afford to lose only three votes, and at least three House Republicans are already signaling they won't support the Senate-amended bill. Trump says Israel has agreed to a cease-fire proposa...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 346
President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill passes the Senate. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Senate Republicans opposed the measure following a record-long debate. Now, the amended bill heads to the House. Trump applauds the bill’s passage while touring a Florida detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” He’s also threatening to have the Department of Government Efficiency review Elon Musk’s government contracts. Zohran Mamdani officially wins the Demo...
Jul 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 345
The Senate is holding a marathon series of votes on the sweeping reconciliation bill. Republicans can afford to lose only three votes to pass it—and two GOP senators are firmly opposed. The White House tells NTD that Canada “caved to President Trump” by dropping its digital services tax. We have the latest on that, and why President Donald Trump is visiting Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. Harvard has been put on notice by the Trump administration. A federal task force says the I...
Jun 30, 2025•45 min•Ep. 344
A late Saturday night in the senate, with an appearance by Vice President JD Vance. The session advanced the big beautiful bill one step further towards approval after fierce negotiations. Israeli forces launch more airstrikes in the Gaza strip and reportedly killed a founder of the hamas terrorist group. Meanwhile, a Gaza aid group says it has delivered 50 million meals to residents. A series of major Supreme Court rulings Friday could significantly impact Trump's policies. Two guests join us t...
Jun 29, 2025•48 min•Ep. 343
A vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected soon. The Senate is holding a rare Saturday session as Republicans race to get the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk by the Fourth of July. However, it remains unclear whether the legislation has enough support to pass. The Supreme Court handed a victory to the Trump administration by blocking the use of nationwide injunctions. Two legal analysts join NTD to break down the impact of that decision, along with other major rulings issued on t...
Jun 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 342
In a major win for President Donald Trump Friday, the Supreme Court ruled to limit lower courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions. The case centered on a lower court ruling that had blocked Trump’s executive order to end automatic birthright citizenship. Trump told NTD that the decision will empower both Congress and future presidents. He also announced the cancellation of trade talks with Canada and introduced a new timeline for a cease-fire in Gaza. In other major rulings, the Supreme C...
Jun 27, 2025•41 min•Ep. 341
President Donald Trump today invited everyday Americans to the White House as he made another push for his sweeping tax and border legislation—the “Big Beautiful Bill.” However, Republicans are facing hurdles in the Senate as they try to pass the measure before Independence Day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, revealed new details about the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities—including that the Massive Ordnance Penetrator munition used a...
Jun 26, 2025•47 min•Ep. 340
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday made their most detailed case yet for why they’re confident that U.S. strikes have obliterated Iran’s key nuclear sites. The announcement comes as NATO leaders deliver a win for Trump by agreeing to boost their defense spending. The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold talks next week. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York state lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, has declared victory in New York City's...
Jun 25, 2025•48 min•Ep. 339
President Donald Trump heads to Europe for the NATO summit as he applauds a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, which appears to be holding despite a rocky start. The two sides agreed to a cease-fire Monday night, but exchanged strikes even after it went into effect. Following a conversation with Trump, Israel says it is holding off on additional attacks on Iran. Reactions are pouring in from Capitol Hill following the cease-fire announcement. A GOP lawmaker has nominated Trump for the Nobel Pea...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 338
President Trump posting on Truth Social on Monday that a cease-fire has been agreed between Israel and Iran. The announcement comes hours after Iran launched multiple missiles at a U.S. air base in Qatar. Qatar’s Defense Ministry said it “successfully” intercepted the attack. The Trump administration can now resume deporting criminal illegal immigrants to countries other than their homelands. In a 6–3 ruling along ideological lines, the Supreme Court today reversed a lower court decision that ha...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 337
The US military strikes multiple nuclear facilities in Iran. Afterward, Iran launched a barrage of missiles, hitting multiple cities in Israel. Details on President Trump's address after the strikes. A suspected gunman was killed outside a church in a Detroit suburb. One man was injured: a security guard on the scene. Three people found dead in North Dakota after tornadoes wreaked havoc. Wind speeds were so high they also blew over a dozen train cars off their tracks. Two guests join us to break...
Jun 22, 2025•47 min•Ep. 336
As the Israel–Iran conflict continues, reports indicate that American B-2 stealth bombers are heading west, departing the U.S. B-2s are the only aircraft equipped to carry and deploy 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs—potentially just what Israel needs in its ongoing fight with Iran. With Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by his side, former Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil has returned to the New York metro area after spending three months in ICE detention....
Jun 21, 2025•40 min•Ep. 335
The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting the regime’s weapons programs. This comes as Israel and Iran continue to exchange deadly strikes, now a week into their conflict. A European delegation is holding talks with an Iranian official today, but President Donald Trump says Iran is actually seeking to engage with the United States, not Europe. A federal judge today ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention. The Trump adm...
Jun 20, 2025•40 min•Ep. 334
President Donald Trump says he’ll make a decision within two weeks on whether to launch a military strike against Iran, as Israel and Iran continue to trade fire. Israel reports striking another nuclear site in Iran, while an Iranian missile has hit a hospital in Israel. The president has also given TikTok another 90 days to finalize a deal, granting China-based ByteDance more time to sell the app’s U.S. assets. Trump had already delayed enforcement of the TikTok ban twice before. A SpaceX rocke...
Jun 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 333
In the Middle East, Iran’s Supreme Leader has rejected President Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender, as deadly exchanges between Israel and Iran continue. Speaking today, President Trump said Iran had reached out and proposed coming to the White House for talks—but added that it’s “very late” for that. He also warned that the U.S. “may or may not” launch a military strike against Iran. The Supreme Court on Monday, in a 6–3 decision, upheld Tennessee’s ban on so-called gender-affirming c...
Jun 18, 2025•41 min•Ep. 332
President Donald Trump left the G7 summit earlier than planned Monday night, saying something “bigger” is coming. He also said the United States knows exactly where the Iranian supreme leader is hiding, adding, “Our patience is running thin.” A three-judge appellate panel on Tuesday considered whether the California National Guard should remain under Trump’s control, following recent protests in Los Angeles over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Meanwhile, California lawmaker...
Jun 17, 2025•47 min•Ep. 331
President Donald Trump is attending the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. He says leaders are working to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and is calling for a return to the negotiating table. Additionally, the United States and the UK signed a document at the summit formalizing a trade agreement, with Trump calling the deal fair for both nations. Israeli forces struck the headquarters of Iran’s state-run media during a live broadcast. Meanwhile, more residents in Israel were killed afte...
Jun 16, 2025•44 min•Ep. 330
The manhunt is still on for the suspect accused of shooting Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses. He managed to evade law enforcement during a violent encounter. Israel and Iran enter their third day of missile strikes. Today, an Iranian missile hit a residential area in Israel, reportedly killing at least four people and injuring more than 100. Meanwhile, President Trump said its possible that the US could get involved. Our panel discusses Israel’s third day of air strikes against Iran a...
Jun 15, 2025•48 min•Ep. 329
In the Middle East, Israeli forces have launched a series of strikes in Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and killing several top military leaders. In response, Iran has launched missiles and attack drones at Israel. President Donald Trump says Iran now has a “second chance” to agree to a nuclear deal following Israel’s preemptive strikes on its nuclear program. He also warned that if Iran refuses, it could face even more severe attacks. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has launch...
Jun 13, 2025•38 min•Ep. 328
Nearly 300 people are reported dead after an Air India flight bound for London crashed into a residential neighborhood. India’s interior minister visited the lone survivor in the hospital Thursday. President Donald Trump called the crash “one of the worst in aviation history” and offered immediate U.S. assistance if needed. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway. Trump signed measures Thursday to overturn California’s electric vehicle mandate, which aimed to end the sale of gaso...
Jun 12, 2025•41 min•Ep. 327
President Trump has announced a new trade framework with China. He outlined proposed tariffs, as a final deal remains pending approval. The White House issued a warning in response to anti-ICE protests spreading in major cities. Recent protests in downtown Los Angeles have led to looting, arrests, and now a citywide curfew. Mayor Karen Bass says the city is under emergency orders that could remain in effect for several days. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is prosecuting two individuals acc...
Jun 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 326
President Trump doubled down on the need for federal intervention as he deployed active-duty Marines and additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles. He also warned of “heavy force” if protests spread to this weekend’s military parade in Washington. While tensions have eased in downtown Los Angeles, officials are preparing for a fifth consecutive day of demonstrations. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the administration’s decision to deploy troops to L.A. ...
Jun 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 325
California is suing the Trump administration. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s attorney general accuse President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of overstepping their authority by deploying the California National Guard during riots in Los Angeles over the weekend. Meanwhile, civil rights and labor leaders rallied in Los Angeles Monday, demanding the release of a union leader arrested in a federal immigration raid. Trump doubled down on the National Guard deployment, calling vio...
Jun 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 324
Protests over immigration policy are raging in Los Angeles, and national guard troops have arrived. Details on the response from the trump administration and pushback from California officials and lawmakers. New developments in the standoff between President Trump and Elon Musk. Reports say aids for each side are talking now that heated X posts have slowed. What does the Trump-Musk spat mean for US space readiness? Could this push the US closer to Russia and give China a leg up? Two guests join ...
Jun 08, 2025•44 min•Ep. 323
Police and protesters clashed outside a federal detention center in Los Angeles yesterday, following immigration raids that led to dozens of arrests across the city. Mayor Karen Bass condemned the raids, while White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller asserted that “federal law will be enforced.” The feud between President Trump and Elon Musk continues to intensify. In an interview with NBC today, the president warned that the tech billionaire will face “very serious consequences” if he f...
Jun 07, 2025•46 min•Ep. 322
As a feud continues between two of the world’s most powerful men, President Donald Trump says he’s focused on policy—not on Elon Musk. He also announced that U.S.-China trade talks will take place in London next Monday. Remembering D-Day—the event that turned the tide of World War II—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alongside defense leaders from France and the UK, delivered remarks in Normandy to mark the occasion. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that deported Salvadoran national Kil...
Jun 06, 2025•43 min•Ep. 321
President Donald Trump met with the Chancellor of Germany at the White House today. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz compared the Russia-Ukraine war to World War II—suggesting that the United States has the power to help end the conflict. Trump, meanwhile, indicated that he believes both sides may want to continue fighting for now. In a separate development, the relationship between Trump and Elon Musk took a sharp and public turn. Within a matter of hours, the president threatened to revoke Mus...
Jun 05, 2025•44 min•Ep. 320
The Congressional Budget Office now estimates that the “big beautiful bill” would add over $2 trillion to the national debt. Elon Musk is also escalating his criticism. However, the White House disputes those claims, insisting the agenda will cut spending and reduce the deficit. President Trump spoke by phone today with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a series of high-profile Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. Trump described the call as “a good conversation, but not a conversat...
Jun 04, 2025•49 min•Ep. 319
