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Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss the latest on President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' and how some House Republicans are not happy with the changes the Senate made to it.
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Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss President Trump's visit to, 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a new immigration detention center in South Florida.
Paramount settles Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit | RISING
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss Paramount agreeing to pay $16 million to settle President Trump's lawsuit over, '60 Minutes,' interview with Kamala Harris.
Exclusive: John Bolton says Ayatollah regime must fall to thwart Iran nuclear program | RISING
Ambassador John Bolton gives his take on President Trump's Iran strategy.
Elon Musk escalates Trump beef, vows to back Thomas Massie's primary | RISING
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss Elon Musk ratcheting up his feud with President Trump by vowing to support Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) amid disagreements over the, 'big, beautiful bill.'
Democrats launch 'Project 2029' to develop presidential agenda | RISING
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss Democrats working towards launching their own manifesto called, 'Project 2029.'
Stephen A Smith warns Democrats will be doomed if they become like Mamdani | RISING
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke react to ENPS's Stephen A. Smith warning Democrats to not follow socialist Zohran Mamdani's lead.
George Bush, Obama bid farewell to USAID after Marco Rubio announces official shutdown | RISING
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush along with U2's Bono, are saying goodbye to USAID.
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