GOP Shuts Down Congress as It All Hits…
Summary
The episode criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for shutting down Congress early to avoid votes on the Epstein Transparency Act 2 and war powers resolutions. It features clips of Rep. Thomas Massie exposing congressional corruption and the administration's complicity in covering up sex trafficking. The hosts also discuss the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike under new Chair Kevin Warsh, blaming Trump’s policies for surging inflation and energy costs.
Topics discussed
House shutdown and the Epstein Transparency Act
Mike Johnson defends early recess as productive
JD Vance appeals to voters for another term
Fed raises rates under new chair Kevin Warsh
Ralph Norman signs Epstein discharge petition
Explaining Epstein Transparency Act 2 provisions
Failed interview with Rep. Spars on golden age
Thomas Massie criticizes House leadership
Massie: I am here to work for justice
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Massie questions 'stolen election' narrative
Massie calls Middle East conflict a genocide
Massie warns on foreign beef imports
Massie exposes how House committees are rigged
Massie critiques Republican socialist policies
White House blames Ukraine for high energy prices
Kevin Warsh addresses inflation timeline questions
Outro and book pre-order promotion
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