Navigating Trump 2.0

Republicans in the Indiana state legislature handed the Trump administration a defeat when they defied the President and voted not to move ahead with redistricting plan that would have benefitted Republicans in the midterms. On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Dan Andros, host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, discuss the ramifications of that decision as well as Trump's speech on the economy (that turned into a whole lot more) in Pennsylvania, strong rhetoric directed at European allies this week, and Time Magazine's "Person" of the Year.

Host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the controversy over the Pentagon's "war" against drug traffickers out of Venezuela and whether Pete Hegseth ordered an illegal second hit on a vessel back in September. Also, Trump's approval numbers are trending downward, should the Administration be concerned? And, a quick discussion over how the media is approaching Trump's health. Are they being hypocrites or simply asking the kinds of questions they should have asked about Joe Biden?

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, Dan Andros, discusses the proposed 28-point plan released by the White House that would end the Ukraine War. Is it too Russia-friendly? Also, Democratic lawmakers calls for the military and intelligence officers to refuse to engage in unlawful acts, after which President Trump called them "seditious" and said the penalty for sedition is "death." Also, Congress passed a law requiring the DOJ to release the Epstein Files. What's next in this tangled political drama?

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the fallout from the Democrats' sweeping victories in Tuesday night's off-year elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York, the possibility of the government shutdown ending this week, and a growing rift in the Republican party involving Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and the Heritage Foundation. How big should the tent be allowed to be?

On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of CBN's QuickStart podcast Dan Andros discuss President Trump's trip to Asia and the framework for a trade agreement between the U.S. and China. Also, is the U.S. going to begin testing nuclear warheads again soon? Will lawmakers act in time to keep SNAP benefits alive during the month-long government shutdown? And how are things looking in Virginia, New York, New Jersey and California with the off-year elections taking place next Tuesday night?

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the legality of the Trump administration's attacks on vessels believed to be carrying illicit drugs into the United States. Does the President need Congress in order to continue with his "war" on the cartels and is it a prelude to military action on Venezuela? Also, the government shutdown continues, why the first week of November could be when it all ends, and reaction to the destruction of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a new ballroom.

On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, Dan Andros, to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the continuing blame game by Republicans and Democrats. Also, President Trump takes a Middle East victory lap, but will the fragile cease fire hold. And do people really hit their peak at 60 years old?

On this week's Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, discuss the cease fire deal reached between Israel and Hamas that will the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas back to Israel. Also, we will enter a third week of a government shutdown. Who's winning the political argument right now, the Republicans or the Democrats?

This week, at the urging of President Trump, a US Attorney in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges he lied before Congress with regard to the 2016 Russia investigation. Does the case have any merit, and is the President doing the right thing pressuring DOJ into pursuing cases against his political enemies? Also, Trump spoke at the UN, with a decidedly different, pro-Ukrainian tone. And, if we are heading toward a government shutdown, who will be to blame? Join host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, as they discuss the latest news from Washington, DC, through the lens of Trump 2.0!

On the latest Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Dan Andros, host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, discuss the controversial comments made by FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and President Trump this week regarding ABC's Jimmy Kimmel show. Should the government be involved in content moderation, or threaten companies with financial penalties if they don't acquiesce? Also, David talks a bit about his interview with Charlie Kirk's pastor, and previews Saturday's memorial service for him.

On this week's episode, host John Stolnis offers his thoughts on the horrific shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University this week, and is joined by Dan Andros and David Brody as they react to the news Friday morning that an arrest of the alleged shooter has been made.

Congress has returned to the nation's capitol following their summer recess and have hit the ground running. Their chief goal, funding the government ahead of the September 30 deadline or trigger a government shutdown. Host John Stolnis is joined by Dan Andros, host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, and CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to discuss whether Congress can keep the government open, plus have a spirited discussion on RFK Jr.'s senate hearing Thursday and why the public is skeptical of the government and health experts regarding matters of health. And the Epstein files take center stage in Washington again this week. Are there enough Republicans who will force the DOJ to release all their files on the Epstein case?

On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and CBN QuickStart podcast host Dan Andros discuss upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Democrats creating a working group to determine their position on Israel, the Minneapolis shooting and "thoughts and prayers," and this week's marathon, 3 1/2-hour Cabinet meeting.

The FBI on Friday morning raided the home of President Trump's former national security adviser-turned-Trump critic, John Bolton. Was it a targeted political attack or the next step in a legitimate investigation over Bolton's usage of classified documents? On the latest Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News White House Correspondent Kelly Wright and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast, Dan Andros, react to that, discuss the likelihood of a bilateral meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodomir Zelenskyy, Trump's DC crime crackdown, and California Governor Gavin Newsom's foray into the "theater of the absurd" on social media. Chapters: 0:00 - Show Open 0:44 - Feds Raid Home of John Bolton 6:09 - Zelenskyy Visits the WH & Bilateral Meeting Talks 19:41 - Trump's DC Crime Crackdown. Is it working? 29:21 - Gavin Newsom Channels Trump's Social Media Posts

On this episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast Quick Start, Dan Andros, preview President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Texas redistricting plan and what California plans to do, and Trump's takeover of the DC police force.

The Trump administration is working with Republican state legislatures to go through a redistricting process that they hope will net them additional seats in the House of Representatives in next year's midterm elections. Will it work? Can Democrats stop it? Host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and the host of CBN's QuickStart podcast to discuss that, as well as the latest on Trump's tariffs abroad and the firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week.

This week, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of CBN's QuickStart podcast Dan Andros to discuss the still-growing Jeffrey Epstein saga and how the White House is dealing with it. Also, DNI Tulsi Gabbard declassifies and releases a House report the Trump administration says indicates former President Obama directed intelligence officials to create a connection between Russia and Donald Trump in an attempt to cast doubt on the results of the 2016 election. Is it simply an attempt at distraction by Trump or is there real smoke there?

This week, host John Stolnis and CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody discuss another week of President Trump and his administration attempting to tamp down on a contingent of vocal MAGA voters who object to their handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Also, an update on Trump's health, a deadline for sanctions on Russia, and should we lower the voting age in America to 16?

On this week's edition of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN podcast host Dan Andros and CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein files and the DOJ's decision not to release any further documents. Will it cost AG Pam Bondi her job? Also, President Trump appears ready to hammer Russian President Vladimir Putin with sanctions, and is the Trump administration keeping its promise on mass deportations?

Host John Stolnis, CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and host of the CBN podcast QuickStart, Dan Andros, recap the twists and turns of Congress' passage of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill and discuss what it means for Trump's legacy. Also, some spicy 4th of July fireworks takes at the end of the show!