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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 34 MIN

Government Shutdown Ends: Today’s Breaking News With Brian Karem

from The Mary Trump Podcast

A brief government shutdown ends after a closely divided House vote, leaving unresolved questions around Department of Homeland Security funding and Republican divisions. This episode examines proposed changes to federal election rules, including the SAVE Act and renewed calls to centralize voting authority, alongside concerns about foreign investment tied to the Trump family. We also look at international investigations involving Elon Musk’s social media platform, ongoing congressional scrutiny related to Jeffrey Epstein, and the broader legal and constitutional implications unfolding in the U.S. and abroad.Guest host Brian Karemfor Mary Trump Live Tuesday February 3rd, 2026Brian J. Karem is an award-winning journalist, author, speaker and recognized defender of the First Amendment.Find Brian on Salon athttps://www.salon.com/writer/brian-karemSubstackhttps://substack.com/@brianjkaremTwitter/Xhttps://x.com/briankaremPlease send comments/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief government shutdown ends after a closely divided House vote, leaving unresolved questions around Department of Homeland Security funding and Republican divisions. This episode examines proposed changes to federal election rules, including the SAVE Act and renewed calls to centralize voting authority, alongside concerns about foreign investment tied to the Trump family. We also look at international investigations involving Elon Musk’s social media platform, ongoing congressional scrutiny related to Jeffrey Epstein, and the broader legal and constitutional implications unfolding in the U.S. and abroad.Guest host Brian Karemfor Mary Trump Live Tuesday February 3rd, 2026Brian J. Karem is an award-winning journalist, author, speaker and recognized defender of the First Amendment.Find Brian on Salon athttps://www.salon.com/writer/brian-karemSubstackhttps://substack.com/@brianjkaremTwitter/Xhttps://x.com/briankaremPlease send comments/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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