Perino on Politics

With gas prices rising, the Trump administration moves to secure the Strait of Hormuz while some U.S. airports hit a wall of political deadlock. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses Democrats' unwillingness to compromise amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is affecting essential services.

Speaker McCarthy looks ahead to this year's midterms and what Republicans can expect and shares his concerns about the record number of retirements in Congress.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Speaker McCarthy describe the path forward for the SAVE Act and the strategic challenges of passing voter integrity legislation. 

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Author, columnist, former Bush foreign policy advisor, and host of the Call Me Back podcast, Dan Senor, breaks down the ongoing military operations between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. He highlights the potential next leader of the Iranian regime, noting the challenges the U.S. faces when interfering with their choice of leadership.

Dan discusses broader global conflicts, including the impact that China, Russia, and other foreign adversaries have. He explains that they are all watching how the Trump administration handles global conflict.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dan also explains the best places for young people to find reliable information and news.

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Over the weekend the United States and Israel initiated a joint military campaign against Iran with Operation Epic Fury, signaling a new era in the Middle East. Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies and Host of the NatSec Matters Podcast, Michael Allen explores how this operation will alter Iran's longstanding role as an opposition to peace and prosperity in the region.

Dana and Michael also look at the response from Washington on President Trump's decision to take military action amid a partial government shutdown.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Michael looks at the growing tensions between Pakistan and India, examining the power struggle between the neighboring nations.

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It's the eve of the 2026 State of the Union, and there's lots to unpack following the Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's use of an emergency statute to impose tariffs. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, explains the potential impact on trade deals following the SCOTUS ruling.

Dana and Bruce weigh in on several geopolitical issues, including tensions with Iran and the Mexican government's takedown of a major cartel leader. 

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce discusses the role of artificial intelligence and data centers in local communities. 
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With the Munich Security Conference underway, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and Host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock reviews the performance of Democrats such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as they struggle to articulate their parties foreign policy agenda on the world stage.

Meanwhile, Americans are in the midst of another partial government shutdown, which Matt analyzes as a result of congressional leadership catering to an aggressive online base.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Matt discusses the infrastructure crisis involving a massive raw sewage leak into the Potomac River and the lack of transparency from local officials.

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