Sidebar with Katie Phang

NEW: More than 1200 former DOJ employees sign an open letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee OPPOSING Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General. Katie Phang breaks down this scathing letter and explains why this kind of public opposition speaks volumes about the uphill battle Blanche will have to get across the finish line. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

As the death toll continues to rise in Venezuela beyond the latest number of 3,342, hope turns to despair. The country was already suffering before these 2 massive earthquakes, and now, for so many, their essential infrastructure has been destroyed. All Hands & Hearts’ CEO, Nate Mook, joins Katie Phang for the latest from on the ground in La Guaira and the surrounding areas & a warning message for what’s to come. Check out All Hands & Hearts here: https://allhandsandhearts.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

In the run-up to the 2024 election, Trump vowed to be “the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House.” And after a horrifically tragic July 4th weekend resulting in at least 6 dead and dozens injured, the Trump Regime announces more rollbacks of gun regulations, including loosening restrictions on gun sales. Katie Phang on the powerful gun lobby and how SCOTUS is emboldening Trump to put the Second Amendment on steroids. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews⁠ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

If there’s someone who knows dysfunctional politics, it’s Mary Trump. And she recognized the need for a new PAC that supports candidates and causes that understand what is at stake and what public service truly means. She joins Katie Phang on the launch of her new PAC, Transcend, and the two also celebrate the recent win of their friend, E. Jean Carroll, against Convicted Felon Donald Trump. Check out Transcend here: https://marytrumptranscendpac.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

NEW: In Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche, he claims in a last-minute filing that the DOJ won’t produce additional Epstein files or documents because not only were the redactions and withholdings appropriate, but he also wants to protect the privacy of the victims…despite already repeatedly violating their privacy. Katie Phang scathingly analyzes Blanche’s response & skewers his arguments. Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down a bombshell report from Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee alleging corruption, wire fraud, and pay-to-play schemes tied to Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative. Rep. Jared Huffman, the committee’s ranking member, joins Katie to discuss the findings and what comes next. Katie also unpacks the latest in her lawsuit over the Epstein files as the deadline looms for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to respond to Judge Sullivan’s order. Plus, she breaks down a series of embarrassing DOJ missteps this week, from a controversial indictment over the reflecting pool and the protest arrest of an Air Force Major to the accidental release of the second volume of Jack Smith’s report. Thanks to our sponsors: Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Trump’s DHS is now tracking down people whom they allege have made social media posts or sent emails that they claim have threatened federal officials. One of those people is Paigelynne Gonyea, whose Instagram post is now at issue with the federal government. She joins Katie Phang to talk about what happened with DHS and where things are heading. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon and oft-deadbeat Donald Trump is trying to avoid having to pay E. Jean Carroll her $5.5 million plus interest, but she’s not having it. Katie Phang walks us through the latest filings by Carroll, asking the court to force Trump to pony up the cash. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

On the last day of their term, SCOTUS issued two major decisions that impact whether transgender girls can participate in sports at publicly funded schools. The highest court in the land continues its assault on transgender rights and expands the permission structure for hate and intolerance for this already marginalized community. President of the Human Rights Campaign, Kelley Robinson, joins Katie Phang for a frank discussion about these Supreme Court decisions and how to fight back. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump, in just his first year back in the Oval Office, raked in more than $2.2 BILLION. Making billions while everyday Americans suffer at the grocery store, the gas pump, and with no healthcare. Katie Phang has the details of Trump’s financial disclosure, including how much he made off of settlements from bullshit lawsuits. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Blood is on the hands of the Trump Regime after 146 people who had just been deported a few hours earlier by the US to Venezuela were inside a hotel that pancaked due to the 2 major earthquakes. Katie Phang has the latest on these victims and analysis on how the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans by Trump led to their deaths. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

“Do not mess with someone’s kids.” Former Transportation Secretary and well-known Democrat Pete Buttigieg was swatted last week after someone anonymously called Child Protective Services to lodge disgusting lies against him. Katie Phang provides the background and details and analyzes the criminal exposure once those involved in pushing dangerous lies are discovered. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Big decisions out of SCOTUS as it winds down its term and the justices flee for the summer. Constitutional law scholar and professor Steve Vladeck sits down with Katie Phang to explain why SCOTUS’ uber-conservative six today gave Convicted Felon Donald Trump even more power over the Executive Branch and pushed Congress and the Judiciary into even smaller roles as branches of government. No man is above the law…except maybe Donald Trump? Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The wife of the former President of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for taking bribes, such as jewelry, in exchange for government posts/appointments. Her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to life in prison for masterminding a failed insurrection in December of 2024.  Katie Phang on how the US could take a lesson from countries like South Korea as to what accountability looks like for power-hungry, corrupt grifters. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: Federal judge GRANTS Katie Phang’s motion for preliminary injunction, ordering Todd Blanche to produce on or before July 2nd specific unredacted documents from the Epstein Files, including FBI notes from 4 interviews of a woman who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Felon Trump when she was just 13 years old. Katie walks through the details of the damning court order and explains what’s next. Plaud: Get up to 20% OFF with code PHANG at https://plaud.ai/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The uber-conservative SIX on SCOTUS is reinforcing today that Supreme Court reform is long overdue. One of their most atrocious decisions, Mullin v. Doe, allows the Trump Regime to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians and pretends like overt racism by Convicted Felon Donald Trump wasn’t the reason behind terminating TPS for Haitians. Katie Phang focuses on the grotesque violation of the Constitution’s guarantee of equal treatment by SCOTUS Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: Federal judge in Virginia slamming Acting AG Todd Blanche and the Trump DOJ, essentially telling them that they aren’t trustworthy or credible. The judge refuses to dismiss a lawsuit brought against Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund simply because the DOJ thinks it’s over. Katie Phang breaks down the details of the court order, including ordering the DOJ to respond to the complaint. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Tucker Carlson and MTG proudly announce that they are “done with the GOP,” but what they’re not telling you is that they’re done with “Trump’s GOP.” Katie Phang’s theory is that all of this hullabaloo is just a strategic move for Carlson to tee up a presidential run in ’28. Is it really that far-fetched? Listen to Katie’s analysis on why even Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens are distancing themselves from Trump and MAGA. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the mounting legal and ethical challenges Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing, from her own lawsuit against him to a bar complaint backed by 101 former judges and a separate lawsuit seeking records tied to his actions in office. She’s joined by Christopher Swartz of Democracy Defenders Fund, one of the attorneys who helped draft the bar complaint, to discuss the allegations and what they could mean for Blanche’s future. Plus, Katie unpacks the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including the Senate’s vote rebuking Trump’s war efforts and the growing scrutiny surrounding Trump's claims about his deal with Iran. Thanks to our sponsors: Plaud: Get up to 20% OFF with code "PHANG" at https://plaud.ai/phang Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG  and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Listen to the audio podcast of Sidebar with Katie Phang for daily updates on breaking news: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yIgs1wFPKAuspwPz9dgbo Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump continues to humiliate himself on the world stage as Iran dogwalks him for his bullshit “deal” to allegedly end his illegal war of choice. Iran clearly has the upper hand, and it shows. Plus, as Trump dangerously insists on Bill Pulte as the Acting DNI, our country’s national security is at risk. Congressman Jim Himes, the Ranking Member on the House Select Intel Committee, joins Katie Phang to bring the latest updates, including on Pulte’s mass firings at critical agencies. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump is now arresting US Olympians for merely touching the Reflecting Pool! But the reality is, Trump and his crappy vendor, who ruined the pool, should be arrested for the vandalism they committed on OUR property.  Katie Phang brings the latest details in the newest Trump lie about why the Reflecting Pool is in such bad condition and how Trump is trying to cover up his responsibility for the mess. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang *Paid Partnership*” Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime friend and elite lawyer, Kathy Ruemmler, is trying to do reputation damage control in advance of her House Oversight interview by doing a fluff interview in the NY Times, where she claims she was used by Epstein. But the reality of the evidence publicly available suggests that she doth protest too much. Katie Phang brings the receipts and describes how this lack-of-apology tour isn’t helping Ruemmler. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

As Republicans take advantage of post-Callais redistricting to push illegally gerrymandered maps to gain seat advantages, data scientists, like Zachary Donnini at VoteHub, dive deep into the polls, tracking, and modeling to forecast outcomes.  And right now, Zachary tells Katie Phang that despite those gerrymandered seats, Democrats remain the clear favorites to retake control of the US House in November.  He explains how he forecasts elections, and he debunks the latest claims of election fraud by Republicans in the California races. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Trump’s ICE takes the gold medal for fraud, waste, and abuse as new reporting reveals that ICE spent $700 MILLION on 7 warehouses to be used as concentration camps for immigrants, and now ICE wants to just get rid of them. Katie Phang tracks the origin of the “reengineering initiative” launched last year by ICE to round up migrants like animals and how they’re allegedly doing an end-run around the transparent bidding process. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act, creating a race to the bottom by white supremacists to gerrymander and redistrict in order to eliminate the black and brown vote. But what they underestimated was the power of the people in responding to this attack on civil rights. Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins Katie Phang for a frank discussion on how the erasure of history was always the plan & Katie shares her concerns about the failure of some communities of color joining in the coalition fight. Find a Freedom Summer/Juneteenth event near you: https://blackpowerwarroom.com/freedom-summer/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Although the future of the $1.8 billion slush fund remains unclear, 1/6 insurrectionists are chasing another route to smash and grab American taxpayers' dollars by way of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), a federal statute that gives the Trump Regime unfettered discretion to make payouts on specious claims. Katie Phang tracks the status of this new tactic & discusses the link between the insurrectionists and other election deniers as they prepare to interfere with the upcoming Midterms. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Legally speaking, an agreement to agree is not a binding contract. And Convicted Felon Donald Trump once again lies to the American people by suggesting that he has some binding deal with Iran to end his war of choice. Katie Phang breaks down what is publicly known about the terms that include no enforcement mechanisms and only serve to put the Islamic Republic of Iran in a better position than it was before Trump launched this illegal war. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie unpacks Trump's theoretical Iran deal with former U.S. State Department official Alexandra Bell, discussing whether any meaningful progress has actually been made and why the nuclear component remains at the center of the negotiations. Katie also breaks down the FBI’s announcement that it thwarted a potential attack targeting Sunday’s UFC event and the bombshell revelation that American taxpayers are footing more than half of the bill for Trump’s $600 million ballroom project, despite repeated assurances it would be privately funded! Thanks to our sponsors: Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Ridge: Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/phang  #Ridgepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Did you ever think Greg Bovino would run for the presidency of the United States? Nor did I, but Will Sommer is reporting on not only how it is more possible than you think, AND how Bovino is cavorting overseas, building alliances with neo-Nazis who endorse ethnic cleansing. Will joins Katie Phang for a deep dive into his latest reporting on Kash Patel deploying the FBI against MAGA rivals and whether Katie’s theory about Tucker Carlson’s political dreams just might be real. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump nominates another personal lawyer, James/Jamie McDonald, from one of his favorite go-to law firms, Sullivan & Cromwell, for one of the most powerful jobs in the country: US Attorney for the SDNY. Katie Phang connects all of the dots, including exposing a recent criminal case prosecution that the Trump DOJ wants dismissed, which smacks of egregious pay-to-play corruption. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews

According to the NY Times’ latest reporting, the top advisers of Convicted Felon Donald Trump convened repeatedly in the Situation Room to conspire to cover up the release of the Epstein Files. Why? To protect Trump from what’s contained within them. And one of the leaders of that cover-up: Todd Blanche, who has been nominated/rewarded by Trump with the job of Attorney General. Katie Phang’s analysis of this bombshell reporting and why each and every one of these co-conspirators must answer questions, under oath, about their involvement. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: Trump’s FBI in an act of “straight-up intimidation” raids the offices of a pro-democracy, voting organization in Ohio, sending more than 100 agents across the state to menace the organization’s leaders, staffers, and even volunteers on the streets, at their schools and jobs. This isn’t a one-off event, and with the nomination of Trump-loyalist Jay Clayton, who is the US Attorney for the SDNY, as the Director of National Intelligence, expect more attempts by the Trump Regime at voter intimidation. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump and his lackeys have hijacked our nation’s 250th anniversary to award federal contracts and grants to entities that are under the control of Trump Administration officials and Trump’s allies. Katie Phang has the latest details on the more than $100 million that has already gone to benefit Trump’s minions and how a Trumpified Freedom 250 is soliciting donations from even foreign nationals. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Todd Blanche, personal lawyer for Convicted Felon Donald Trump, continues to protect him and others in the Epstein Elite from being exposed to the truth.  Katie Phang brings us the latest details of her lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche, including how he never denied his violations of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang *Paid Partnership* Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Big election results in states like Maine, California, and South Carolina will have wide-ranging impacts, including on key US Senate races in November. Katie Phang recaps some of the more notable outcomes & focuses on what’s next in these races. Mud\Wtr: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code PHANG at https://mudwtr.com/PHANG! #mudwtrpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including the U.S. military strikes following the downing of a helicopter. She also unpacks the House GOP’s passage of a bill that would fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump’s term. Plus, Katie covers testimony from Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant, updates in the California primaries as Trump continues to push false claims of election fraud, and the mounting controversy surrounding Trump’s birthday UFC event, which is now facing legal challenges and criticism over restrictions on press access. Thanks to our sponsors: Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Minnesota is leading the charge in holding federal immigration agents accountable for committing crimes against its residents. MN Attorney General, Keith Ellison, joins Katie Phang with updates on those prosecutions, as well as his pursuit of regulatory justice against corporations. He also responds to outrage over Minnesota Republicans holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Karen Attiah was the last black, full-time staff columnist in the Washington Post’s Opinions section before she was summarily fired via email after 11 years of incredible, thoughtful work. So she filed a grievance and just went to arbitration. Because when we can fight, we must fight. And Karen is doing just that. She joined Katie Phang to talk about the continued demise of editorial independence and the parallels between her case and the firing of Scott Pelley. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Lesley Groff worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for more than 18 years. She appears tomorrow for her transcribed interview before Congress, but will she tell what she really knows? Katie Phang exposes the extent of Groff’s relationship with Epstein and why her claims that she had no idea what was going on aren’t credible. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: House Oversight Republicans request DOJ to “use all available tools” to investigate Philip Levine (former mayor of Miami Beach) and Frédéric Fekkai (celebrity hairstylist), over allegations that they sexually assaulted Sarah Kellen, longtime personal assistant and travel companion of Jeffrey Epstein.  Katie Phang questions why Kellen isn’t saying more about other perpetrators and abusers and why Ghislaine Maxwell needs to stop getting a pass on providing more info, too. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump wants his personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to be the Attorney General of the United States. This comes on the heels of a week of outrageous hirings and nominations. Katie Phang has the latest updates, including election deniers and insurrectionists securing jobs in the Trump Regime. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Trump/Kushner corruption knows no borders, as a new investigation is announced by a special anti-corruption prosecution office in Albania into the $1.4 billion luxury project Jared and Ivanka are trying to build on protected lands. Katie Phang’s deep dive and analysis on the issues and history of this project that is bringing thousands of Albanians to the streets in protest. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: CBS has now fired Scott Pelley, further proving that mainstream media continues to bend the knee to the Trump Regime. Katie Phang breaks down the details behind Pelley’s firing, as well as the other critical 60 Minutes team members who have been fired, and she provides her analysis on why censorship is the name of the game now, as access journalism trumps editorial independence. Ridge: Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/phang #ridgepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down Trump’s bizarre appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. National security expert Bradley Moss joins Katie to explain just how consequential the move could be. She also unpacks Acting AG Todd Blanche’s admission that the DOJ will not be moving forward with the controversial $1.776 billion slush fund, along with the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including new estimates showing the war could cost American families nearly $100 billion. Thanks to our sponsors: Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump has had a litany of personal lawyers who have chosen loyalty to one man over what their oaths of office have required of them. Most recently, Acting AG Todd Blanche lost his cool when Sen. Chris Van Hollen called him out on this. Legal scholar, professor, and author Barbara McQuade joins Katie Phang to talk about her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government, and how bad actors seize power that belongs to the people. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING UPDATE: The Kevin O’Leary-backed Stratos data center project in Utah has hit a big obstacle: the state agency that controls the project has demanded its footprint to be reduced by 75% and has imposed other major conditions. Katie Phang brings you the latest news on this data center that she has brought focus and attention to for its harmful and destructive environmental and community impacts. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

As the latest bipartisan poll released by UnidosUS shows 67% of Latino voters disapprove of Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s performance, LULAC,  UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi Familia Vota, and Latino Victory are aggressively pushing forward with the launch of a new coalition focused on mobilizing Latino voters in key battleground states and districts.  LULAC CEO, Juan Proaño, joins Katie Phang to explain this new partnership and why every vote matters in November. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Former AG Pamela Jo Bondi appeared today for her “transcribed interview” before House Oversight, but she wasn’t under oath, wasn’t videotaped, and she could choose not to answer questions if she didn’t feel like it. What is Bondi hiding, and who is she protecting? Katie Phang with the analysis on today’s performative waste of time and why it’s obvious House Republicans are hiding the truth from the American people. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: Federal judge enters an order that BLOCKS the Trump Administration from creating or operating the $1.776 billion slush fund, transferring money to the Fund, considering claims submitted to the Fund, or disbursing any funds from the Fund. Katie Phang with the details of that judicial move that is freezing Trump’s illegal slush fund in its tracks. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

A group of 35 former federal judges, appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents, has now filed a motion in Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s IRS lawsuit, urging the judge to reopen the case to conduct an inquiry into whether fraud was perpetrated on the court when that “settlement” was agreed to between the parties.  Katie Phang walks us through the details of the motion, the applicable law, and why she believes the presiding judge is going to reopen the case. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com