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Top Republican CONFIRMS Ilhan Omar Might NOT Be A Citizen?!

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tom Emmer argues that alleged discrepancies in Ilhan Omar’s birth date could put her citizenship and congressional eligibility in question—and says he believes the Justice Department is “finalizing” a determination. Larry O’Connor examines Emmer’s claims, Omar’s denials and answers to reporters, and Tom Homan’s comments about the reported investigation. Plus, Clay Travis predicts Democrats could abandon Omar, while Kevin McCarthy expects them to restore her to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Will Democrats rally around her again? Larry revisits the floor fight that removed her from the committee and the stakes of a potential return.

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NVIDIA’s Scandal Puts Ro Khanna’s PERFECTLY Timed Family Stock Sale Under the Microscope

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Ro Khanna wants to ban congressional stock trading—but his family trust’s reported NVIDIA sales have put his own financial arrangements under the microscope. Larry digs into the timing, Khanna’s insistence that neither he nor his family controls the trades, and the gap between demanding reform and voluntarily living by it. Then NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang exits amid an affair scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy, Trump floats Tim Cook as a replacement, and Hillary Clinton questions the administration’s response—before one distracting microphone detail sends the whole discussion sideways.

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The Transgender Asylum Claim Behind the United Bomb-Threat Case

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Twice deported and back in the country, a Honduran man now faces charges after allegedly rushing the cockpit of a United Airlines flight and claiming he had a bomb—and Fox News reports DHS says a claim of transgender persecution was behind his earlier release from immigration custody. Larry examines the case, challenges Brian Kilmeade’s call for “immigration reform,” and breaks down Tom Homan’s blunt warning to migrant caravans: they will not be released into the United States. Plus, Trump threatens doubled tariffs if Mexico fails to stop the caravans, Mexico’s president offers her account, and Larry warns of a possible congressional fight over ICE and Border Patrol funding.

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11 Missing Democrats TORPEDO Their Own Hegseth Push and Jeffries Takes the Heat

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Democrats wanted to advance the impeachment push against Pete Hegseth—but 11 of their own members missed the vote, and the finger-pointing is getting brutal. Larry O’Connor breaks down the attendance fiasco, Hakeem Jeffries’ demand that Hegseth step down, and the angry reactions from Democrats who say their colleagues blew it. Then the leadership fight gets uglier: an incoming House Democrat alleges pressure to support Jeffries, Bernie Sanders backs the idea of Chris Van Hollen leading Senate Democrats, and Elissa Slotkin demands a concrete plan before offering her vote—all while Chuck Schumer insists his caucus has “great unity.”

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Back Jeffries or Else?! Freshman Democrat Goes PUBLIC With Threat Allegation

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Democrats won the election—and now the fight over who gets to lead them is spilling into public view. Larry O’Connor breaks down an incoming House Democrat’s allegation that senior members threatened to make his life “a living hell” unless he backed Hakeem Jeffries, Jeffries’ dismissal of reports of overwhelming opposition calls, and the growing challenge to Chuck Schumer. With Elissa Slotkin demanding a concrete plan, Bernie Sanders welcoming a possible Chris Van Hollen bid, and Van Hollen calling colleagues, Schumer insists his caucus has “great unity.” Will the rebellion change the leadership—or just expose the divisions beneath the victory celebration?

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Ilhan Omar’s Former Bodyguard Talked to a Grand Jury. Now What?

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries says there’s “zero evidence” Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud—but Larry O’Connor has questions about how the Democratic leader answered a direct challenge on accountability. Larry breaks down Jeffries’ carefully worded defense, contrasts Omar’s brief response to reporters with her defiant rally speech, and examines Jonathan Turley’s rejection of the “paperwork violation” argument. Plus, Larry digs into reporting cited in the segment about Omar’s former bodyguard, grand jury testimony and immigration proceedings, before reacting to Omar’s repost aimed at MAGA. Omar has denied wrongdoing, and the allegations remain unproven.

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Someone Lit A FIRE Under Pete Hegseth...

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached—and Hegseth is coming out swinging. Larry O’Connor breaks down Pete’s blistering response, his defense of the troops carrying out military orders, and the question Larry says Massie needs to answer: If this is about President Trump’s policies, why target his secretary?

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Thomas Massie Just Showed His ENTIRE Hand...

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached—but is this a constitutional stand or political payback? Larry rolls the tape on Hegseth’s earlier criticism of Massie, breaks down Massie’s revealing choice of a replacement, and examines President Trump’s blistering response. Plus, Mike Johnson weighs in as Massie takes his case to CNN and predicts fellow Republicans will join him. Is this really about Hegseth, or is Trump the target? Tell us what you think in the comments.

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Senate Republicans Have Some Explaining To Do

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Van Jones says Republicans “never figured out” the Democrats’ coordinated affordability campaign—and now he’s revealing how it worked. Larry O’Connor connects that admission to the Senate GOP’s failures, Trump’s pointed response about John Thune, and demands from Mike Lee and Rick Scott to get things done. Why did popular legislation have to wait until AFTER the election?

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John Thune’s Own Party Slams The Brakes

Monday, November 9, 2026

Republicans just took an electoral beating—and John Thune wants to hurry up and hold a leadership election? Larry O’Connor breaks down the push from Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, John Kennedy, and other Republican senators to pause, demand answers, and discuss what needs to change before choosing their leader.

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The Revolt Against Hakeem Jeffries

Monday, November 9, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries is facing a revolt from his own side, and Larry O’Connor is enjoying the show. Larry breaks down the far-left pressure over the speaker’s gavel, Jeffries’ attack on Stephen Miller, and the follow-up questions Jonathan Karl didn’t ask. Plus, angry activists turn on Jeffries, his response invokes the crowd’s lack of diversity, and Letitia James jumps into the fight.

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Trump Calls The Democrats’ Bluff

Monday, November 9, 2026

Robert Garcia told Stephen Miller to “lawyer up”—but what crime does he think Miller committed? Larry O’Connor breaks down Garcia’s exchange with Dana Bash, Todd Blanche’s defense of the administration, and Democrats’ push for investigations after campaigning on affordability.

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Chuck Schumer’s Victory Lap Meets A Democratic Revolt

Friday, November 6, 2026

Chuck Schumer is taking a victory lap—but the Democrats he helped elect aren’t all lining up behind him. Larry O’Connor plays the calls for new leadership, the furious podcast attacks, and Schumer’s insistence that he’ll become majority leader. Then Donald Trump delivers a compliment that gives Larry the perfect punchline.

The Look On Stephanie Ruhle's Face When She Realized She SCREWED Herself Was GLORIOUS!

Friday, November 6, 2026

Stephanie Ruhle celebrated Wall Street’s response to the election—then came the selloff. Larry O’Connor compares her morning victory lap with her afternoon explanation, challenges Democrats’ approach to AI and data centers, and breaks down the jobs report and Kevin Hassett’s argument on growth, inflation, and interest rates.

Charlie Kirk’s Death Becomes A Punchline

Friday, November 6, 2026

Larry O’Connor reacts to podcasters of the "I've Had It" show laughing at a Charlie Kirk death joke, takes on Jonah Goldberg’s TPUSA jab, and shares his wife Meredith’s fiery response—before closing with Charlie Kirk and Rush Limbaugh’s message: keep fighting.

AARP’s John Hishta Reveals What Republicans Need to Learn From the Midterms

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Why did voters over 50 break toward Democrats—and what should Republicans learn from it? Larry O’Connor speaks with AARP’s John Hishta about the exit-poll findings, the divide between older men and women, and the household costs driving voters’ decisions. From groceries and gas to prescription drugs, health care, Social Security, and family caregiving, the conversation comes back to one question: Where are the practical solutions? Larry challenges Republicans to offer a health care agenda that goes beyond blaming Obamacare.

Schumer And Jeffries Risk BACKLASH As Democrats Put Impeachment Before Affordability

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Democrats promised to tackle affordability. So why is everyone talking about subpoenas, investigations, and impeachment? Larry O’Connor contrasts Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer’s public priorities with comments from Rachel Maddow, Jamie Raskin, Robert Garcia, and Hillary Clinton—and argues that “accountability” signals the next fight with President Trump.

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Is Trump’s Alliance With JD Vance Coming Apart?

Thursday, November 5, 2026

JD Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican election losses—and the accusations of disloyalty followed. But what does Donald Trump actually think? Larry O’Connor examines Vance’s statement, a report that it wasn’t coordinated with White House officials, and Trump’s revealing response. Plus, Newt Gingrich argues that the Republican nomination is now wide open. Is Vance creating distance from Trump, or are critics reading too much into it?

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DeSantis Isn't Hiding It: The Fight For 2028 Just Got PERSONAL!

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Ron DeSantis isn’t announcing a presidential campaign—but he’s giving Republicans plenty to think about. Larry O’Connor breaks down DeSantis’s media blitz, from his revealing answer about 2028 to his criticism of Kristi Noem, congressional inaction, and Washington’s culture of personal enrichment. DeSantis argues that Republicans need results and an agenda built around ideas. Is he already positioning himself to lead that change?

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Why Republicans Lost? Vance On Turnout, Iran, And The Economy

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Why did Republicans get hammered—and are they learning the right lessons? Larry O’Connor examines Trump’s surprised reaction, challenges JD Vance’s explanation, and breaks down the competing arguments about turnout, candidate quality, gas prices, and the Iran conflict. Plus, Byron Donalds on voter frustration, Scott Jennings on costly candidate mistakes, and why Republican lawmakers needed to give voters something to vote FOR.

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