Congress Is the Problem: Border Failures, Lawfare, and Why Trump Can't Get It Done | 05-14-26

Sam Bushman and Curt Crosby break down why so many of Trump's biggest goals are stalling out, and who is really to blame. From the shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz to Medicaid fraud crackdowns, the Reflecting Pool renovation, border tech, and the Senate's war powers failure, this episode makes the case that Congress, not the president, is the biggest obstacle to real change. Plus, a justice-and-mercy immigration plan that might actually unite Americans. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and welcome back Curt Crosby 1:07 - Alligator Alcatraz shutdown and what it means for deportations 2:52 - Congress failing Trump across the board 3:11 - AI regulations and Trump's executive order problem 4:03 - Congress approval ratings at an all-time low 4:35 - The blue slip program: how senators control Trump's judge picks 6:15 - Filibuster, court packing, and the need for backbone in the Senate 7:24 - Senate war powers resolution: who really controls military decisions 7:58 - Congress is supposed to control war, not the president 10:01 - How many in Congress are actually enemies of the country 12:48 - Trump's Truth on the Reflecting Pool renovation 15:09 - DOGE, the money printer, and lawfare killing reform 15:42 - White House expands Medicaid and Medicare fraud review 16:46 - Secret combinations and exposing the deep state 18:50 - 190 companies gathering in Phoenix for border tech 19:27 - Visa denials for 75-plus countries 19:48 - Sam's justice and mercy immigration plan 21:31 - Voluntary departures: the underreported story 21:44 - Balanced news coverage and reporting on Trump fairly 22:28 - God, family, church, and country: the order that matters 23:10 - Curt selling honey and defending Trump in the street 23:55 - Closing thoughts and sign-off Call to Action: If this show adds value to your life, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and visit libertyroundtable.com to support the show. God save the Republic.