EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 13 MIN
Trump and Putin Meet; Who’s Funding DC Protests; Texas Dems Surrender
from 10 Minute Drill · host Matt Whitlock
Trump Meets Putin, DC Crime Protests, Texas Dems Surrender – 10 Minute Drill (Aug 14) President Trump heads to Alaska to meet with Vladimir Putin — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. We break down what this summit means for Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. policy, plus why some annexed territories may never return. In Washington, D.C., Soros-backed groups, dark money networks, and even the Revolutionary Communist Party are leading protests against Trump’s federal crime crackdown. We follow the money, the “crowds on demand” industry, and the controversial remarks from DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb. Also in this episode: Trump vs. Putin – The Alaska summit, sanctions in play, and Putin’s battlefield gambit. DC Crime Crisis – Soros, Arabella Network, and others funding anti-crackdown protests. Texas Democrats Fold – Lawmakers return home after fleeing redistricting fight. Pete Buttigieg’s Gaza Stumble – Awkward answers that satisfied no one. Air Conditioning in France – How cooling has become a political campaign issue. Plus, new polling shows Trump rising on immigration and the economy while Democrats hit historic approval lows. All the headlines, context, and sharp analysis you need — in just 10 minutes!
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Trump Meets Putin, DC Crime Protests, Texas Dems Surrender – 10 Minute Drill (Aug 14) President Trump heads to Alaska to meet with Vladimir Putin — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. We break down what this summit means for Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. policy, plus why some annexed territories may never return. In Washington, D.C., Soros-backed groups, dark money networks, and even the Revolutionary Communist Party are leading protests against Trump’s federal crime crackdown. We follow the money, the “crowds on demand” industry, and the controversial remarks from DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb. Also in this episode: Trump vs. Putin – The Alaska summit, sanctions in play, and Putin’s battlefield gambit. DC Crime Crisis – Soros, Arabella Network, and others funding anti-crackdown protests. Texas Democrats Fold – Lawmakers return home after fleeing redistricting fight. Pete Buttigieg’s Gaza Stumble – Awkward answers that satisfied no one. Air Conditioning in France – How cooling has become a political campaign issue. Plus, new polling shows Trump rising on immigration and the economy while Democrats hit historic approval lows. All the headlines, context, and sharp analysis you need — in just 10 minutes!
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