Episode 3: Trump's Iran War Not Stopped by Congress, Epstein Files, and the Welcome Firing of Kristi Noem

In this episode, I discuss Congress’s misguided rejection of the war-powers resolutions that sought to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. I argue that the votes signal an expansion of presidential authority and reflect Republican loyalty to Trump over constitutional checks. I criticize continued war spending while domestic needs go unmet and I warn that the Iran conflict risks becoming a broader regional crisis. I also cover the newly released Epstein documents that include unverified allegations against Trump. Finally, I talk about the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the murder apologist in chief. News article quoted and referenced: Senate fails to block US involvement in Iran war https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/04/iran-war-powers-resolution-senate-vote/88963809007/ Republican-led House declines to constrain Trump's war in Iran, just as Senate did https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republican-led-house-declines-constrain-trumps-war-iran-just-senate-rcna261909 Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/justice-department-publishes-missing-epstein-files-involving-uncorroborated-claim-about-trump.html Exclusive: Trump tells Reuters he did not sign off on ad campaign featuring homeland security secretary https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-didnt-sign-off-200-million-border-security-ad-campaign-2026-03-05/