John Curtis rises as the next GOP Trump critic
Oct 6, 2026 · 11m
Summary
Senator John Curtis is positioning himself as a key Trump critic by seeking subpoenas for Donald Trump Jr., while Chuck Schumer files an FEC complaint over presidential ad spending. The episode also analyzes the staggering $250 million in advertising costs for seven pivotal House races and examines the political hurdles Republicans face in securing a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget through reconciliation.
Topics discussed
Intro and Washington headlines
John Curtis steps into Trump critic void
Republican strategy if Democrats win House
Curtis regrets on Trump nominees and Senate control
Schumer files FEC complaint over Trump ads
Blockbuster spending in key House races
Analysis of ad spend in competitive districts
Republicans pursue $1.5T Pentagon budget
Outro and Big Tech Summit announcement
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