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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

Monday Rundown: China deals, Kamala’s brainstorm, Ballroom brawl, next front in redistricting

from 10 Minute Drill · host Matt Whitlock

Join us for a special Monday rundown ahead of another crazy week! President Donald Trump returns from China with major headlines — but what did the United States actually gain from the trip? In this special Monday Rundown episode of the 10 Minute Drill podcast, we break down the potential Boeing deals, agricultural agreements, Taiwan tensions, and China’s reported agreement that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. We also dive into the biggest foreign policy takeaway from the trip: China signaling it will not provide Iran with weapons to use against the United States as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Plus: Trump’s latest warning to Iran: “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” The Virginia Supreme Court fallout and why Democrats may have wanted the rejection all along Kamala Harris and the “No Bad Ideas Brainstorm” era of Democrat politics Packing the Supreme Court, DC statehood, Puerto Rico statehood, and abolishing the Electoral College Democrats struggling to look “natural” on camera Ballroom funding controversies The growing political fight over data centers Abdul El-Sayed facing scrutiny over claims about being a doctor The 10 Minute Drill delivers fast-paced political analysis, breaking news, media reactions, and the stories shaping Washington and the 2026 political landscape. Time Stamps:  0:00 - Intro 0:42 - What Trump brought back from China 1:56 - Next in Iran  2:42 - Dems next move on redistricting fight 4:24 - Kamala no bad ideas brainstorm 5:44 - Democrats ballroom meltdown 7:16 -Stories of the week! Subscribe for daily political commentary, campaign analysis, Trump news, Supreme Court updates, and the latest from Capitol Hill. #Trump #China #Iran #SupremeCourt #KamalaHarris #Taiwan #Politics #10MinuteDrill #Virginia #DataCenters #Boeing #DonaldTrump #Election2026

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