The Breakdown The Breakdown

Jim Acosta

Aug 5, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

The hosts critique the Senate’s confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, accusing Republicans of abandoning oversight to protect Donald Trump and cover up Epstein files. They discuss Capital One’s admission of closing Trump’s accounts due to money laundering concerns and the GOP’s refusal to condemn Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations. The episode also analyzes the contentious Michigan Democratic Senate primary and features documentary filmmaker Alex Holder on his project about the late Lindsey Graham’s influence on foreign policy.

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