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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 15 MIN

No Kings: meet the shady funders and organizers; What’s next in the DHS shutdown; Dems new 2028 Plan

from 10 Minute Drill · host Matt Whitlock

Washington is in chaos as a DHS shutdown fight escalates—and the politics around it are getting even messier. In today’s episode, we break down the standoff between the House and Senate over DHS funding, President Trump’s move to ensure TSA agents continue getting paid, and the backlash facing Democrats after a series of eyebrow-raising comments about government workers and shutdown leverage. The debate over whether members of Congress should be paid during a shutdown takes center stage. We also dive into rising tensions with Iran, as the White House hints at negotiations with a potential new regime while issuing stark warnings about the Strait of Hormuz. What’s real, what’s strategy, and what comes next? Meanwhile, “No Kings” protests are erupting across the country—showcasing energy on the left, but also raising questions about how far that energy is drifting toward the political fringe. Plus: The growing spotlight on “dark money” networks and who’s really pulling the strings A stunning climate policy debate in New York, where soaring costs are forcing a rethink—while some lawmakers push even more extreme measures And a surprising report that Democrats may be reconsidering their political future and candidate strategy All that and more in today’s fast-paced rundown. Subscribe to the 10 Minute Drill for your daily, no-BS breakdown of politics and current events. 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Shutdown Continues 3:14 - Iran Updates 4:08 - No Kings 3.0 8:15 - Dark Money Oligarchs 10:45 - NY Lights Out 13:58 - Dems Exciting Whites

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