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Over 100 House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid

Jul 16, 2026 · 32m

Summary

Congressmen Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie discuss the Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0, aiming to sue the DOJ for withholding records and to enable state prosecutions. Khanna also details his detention in the West Bank and criticizes Israeli settler violence. The episode covers Senator Mark Kelly’s fundraising surge following clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military orders. Additionally, Kerry Washington and Whitney White preview the off-Broadway revival of Whoopi Goldberg’s monologues.

Topics discussed

Commercials for Disclosure Day and AdoptUSKids Intro: DOJ hearing on Epstein survivors and guest introductions Rep. Ro Khanna on West Bank visit and settler abuse Rep. Thomas Massie on cutting offensive aid to Israel Massie on 2020 election fraud claims and Republican control Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0 and DOJ obstruction Trump's role in suppressing Epstein files and global investigations Khanna and Massie on political integrity and midterm outlook Sen. Mark Kelly's fundraising surge and Pentagon shakeups Kerry Washington and Whitney White on The Whoopi Monologues revival Teasers: Texas Senate race and J.D. Vance Secret Service complaints
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