In this episode, Jon Decker outlines President Trump’s upcoming meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohan Mamdani—a notable engagement given their political differences. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends the President’s recent posts calling for accountability for Democratic lawmakers who urged military personnel to ignore illegal orders, stressing the critical role of the chain of command. The briefing also revisits Trump’s candid exchange with a reporter aboard Air Force One, underscoring his blunt communication style and emphasis on transparency.

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In this Briefing, Jon Decker breaks down a high-stakes week in Washington as President Trump signs legislation ordering the release of the long-awaited Epstein files. He examines the political shockwaves this move could trigger, along with Trump's escalating criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Decker also outlines the administration’s newly drafted Ukraine peace proposal and what it reveals about the White House’s strategic objectives heading into the next phase of global and domestic politics.

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In this Briefing, Jon Decker breaks down Congress’s newly approved bill to release the long-sealed Jeffrey Epstein files and examines why President Trump has shifted his position on the matter. He also analyzes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s high-stakes visit to the White House—from major military deals to expanding U.S.–Saudi economic ties—and what these developments mean for American policy and global power dynamics.

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In this Briefing, Jon Decker breaks down the upcoming House vote on releasing the Epstein files and how President Trump’s evolving position could shape the political fallout. He also examines Trump’s latest comments on Venezuela, including the prospect of military action, and previews the high-profile visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid controversy over the F-35 fighter jet sale.

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In this Briefing, Jon Decker breaks down a rapid series of policy shifts from President Trump — from walking back his pledge to release the Epstein documents, to signaling openness toward potential talks with Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, to weighing an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Decker explains the political pressure points driving these reversals, how House Republicans are responding, and what these moves reveal about the evolving dynamics inside the GOP and the broader 2025 landscape.

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In this episode, Jon Decker breaks down the conclusion of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history and examine its far-reaching economic and political impact. Decker dives into the latest developments surrounding the Affordable Care Act, the strategic maneuvering in Washington, and newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails that reference Donald Trump. Decker wraps up with reflections of three decades covering the White House, offering valuable historical context on how today’s political battles fit into the bigger picture.

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In this episode, Jon Decker breaks down the latest developments in Washington as the Senate reaches a deal to reopen the federal government. Learn how the agreement affects Obamacare subsidies, federal workers, and key programs like SNAP. Decker also covers the House’s next move, what this means for both parties ahead of election season, and how air travel disruptions and new military activity near Venezuela are adding pressure to an already tense political moment.

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In this episode, Jon Decker breaks down the latest political headlines dominating Washington. The Senate has passed a new spending bill to end the federal government shutdown — what does it mean for federal workers and the economy? Decker also covers President Trump’s unprecedented meeting with Syria’s interim president and the Supreme Court’s landmark decision upholding same-sex marriage rights.

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