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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 2H 8M

WSJ Exposes Chaos, Firings & Power Struggles Inside DHS Leadership, David Cay Johnston Joins 2/17/26

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Dysfunction at the highest levels…A major Wall Street Journal investigation pulls back the curtain on chaos inside the Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem, detailing internal power struggles, controversial firings, loyalty, tensions, and questions about leadership and influence behind the scenes. We welcome Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston to discuss it. The Mark Thompson Show 2/17/26Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comShow sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Zelmins.com - use code MarkT to save a 15% off your first orderSuite106bakery.com use code MarkT to save 15%

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