In this episode, I discuss Congress’s misguided rejection of the war-powers resolutions that sought to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. I argue that the votes signal an expansion of presidential authority and reflect Republican loyalty to Trump over constitutional checks. I criticize continued war spending while domestic needs go unmet and I warn that the Iran conflict risks becoming a broader regional crisis. I also cover the newly released Epstein documents that include unverified allegations against Trump. Finally, I talk about the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the murder apologist in chief.

News article quoted and referenced: Senate fails to block US involvement in Iran war https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/04/iran-war-powers-resolution-senate-vote/88963809007/

Republican-led House declines to constrain Trump's war in Iran, just as Senate did https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republican-led-house-declines-constrain-trumps-war-iran-just-senate-rcna261909

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/justice-department-publishes-missing-epstein-files-involving-uncorroborated-claim-about-trump.html

Exclusive: Trump tells Reuters he did not sign off on ad campaign featuring homeland security secretary https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-didnt-sign-off-200-million-border-security-ad-campaign-2026-03-05/

Lukas Cooper is a young political activist and influential TikToker based in Texas. We talk about how Democrats can better engage on TikTok and social media, the Texas senate democratic primary, how we can increase young peoples' voting participation, Texas education and politics, and more.