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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 14 MIN

What Saturday’s wild events mean for Washington; new bombshell about teachers union politics

from 10 Minute Drill · host Matt Whitlock

April 28th’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill breaks down the biggest political stories shaping the day. We cover the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, growing scrutiny of Democrat rhetoric in the aftermath, and the latest controversy surrounding media coverage of the suspect and his manifesto. We also dive into President Trump’s latest comments on Iran and what they signal for the future of U.S.–Iran negotiations. In Virginia, oral arguments were held before the Virginia Supreme Court over Democrats’ controversial redistricting referendum, with major questions raised about whether the process complied with constitutional and statutory requirements. Plus, new reports reveal teachers unions have funneled more than $1 billion into political causes over the past decade, sparking fresh debate over the use of dues for partisan activism. We also cover a hearing on rising healthcare costs and allegations that major hospital systems are prioritizing DEI, climate activism, and other political initiatives over patient care. And finally, we discuss the latest backlash surrounding Tim Walz after controversial comments amid renewed debate over political violence and foreign policy. 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Iran Talks 1:26 - WHCD Fallout 5:26 - Dems Dangerous Rhetoric 6:59 - VA Map Legal Battle 9:42 - Teachers Unions 11:18 - Woke Hospitals 12:59 - Tim Walz  Topics Covered: WHCD shooting fallout and suspect developments Democrat rhetoric and shutdown politics Trump on Iran and nuclear negotiations Virginia Supreme Court redistricting arguments Teachers unions’ $1B political spending Hospital hearing on costs and “woke” healthcare systems Tim Walz controversy

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