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Nov 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump signaled openness to working with Democrats on immigration after acknowledging his crackdown went too far, while Attorney General Todd Blanche pushed back against congressional corruption investigations. In Israel, Gadi Eisenkot was tapped to form a new government, potentially ending Benjamin Netanyahu's long tenure. The broadcast also covered a deadly train collision in Egypt, Colorado residents voting via helicopter during floods, and Trump's joke about appointing UFC boss Dana White as press secretary.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Card Trump admits immigration crackdown went too far Stephen Miller appointed Chief of Staff; Democrats plan probes AG Blanche pushes back on congressional oversight Gadi Eisenkot tapped to form Israel's next government Coalition building challenges and timeline for Eisenkot Train collision in Egypt kills seven, injures 125 Helicopter transports ballots from flood-hit Colorado Trump jokes about Dana White as press secretary Dana White visit and previous press secretary departure Sponsor: Bombas holiday gift promotion
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