Massie Is Gone, Iran Nukes, and the $1.8B IRS Settlement | 05-22-26

Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley break down a packed news cycle: J.D. Vance steps up as a more diplomatic face for the administration, Trump settles his IRS battle for $1.8 billion, and Thomas Massie loses his seat after $32 million in foreign-backed PAC money floods his primary. They dig into whether that's vote fraud, what Massie can still do with seven months left, and why so many senators are effectively representing Israel instead of their constituents. Plus, the DOJ indictment of Raul Castro, the Supreme Court ruling on race-based gerrymandering, and what Trump and Putin's visit to Beijing signals about who is really in the driver's seat. Timestamps: 0:16 - J.D. Vance vs. Trump: a more diplomatic approach to the press 3:51 - Trump's $1.8B IRS settlement: who actually gets the money 10:47 - Was Thomas Massie's primary defeat vote fraud? 12:36 - $32 million spent against Massie: the Israeli PAC connection 17:46 - DOJ indicts Raul Castro: can you indict a foreign leader? 21:35 - SCOTUS rules against race-based gerrymandering 23:37 - Trump and Putin in Beijing: China is in the driver's seat 24:20 - Closing thoughts Call to Action: If this show adds value, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe and find us everywhere at libertyroundtable.com. God save the Republic.