The coverups and excuses aren’t working

2026-07-31

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-- On the Show: -- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett attempts to reframe a missed growth forecast as an economic boom during a Fox interview -- Elaine Chao appears in identical clothing across two separate photographs released weeks apart following Mitch McConnell's absence -- New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman claims without evidence that Democrats plan to steal the upcoming midterm elections -- Republican officials fear potential Democratic midterm victories could trigger congressional...

-- On the Show:

-- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett attempts to reframe a missed growth forecast as an economic boom during a Fox interview

-- Elaine Chao appears in identical clothing across two separate photographs released weeks apart following Mitch McConnell's absence

-- New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman claims without evidence that Democrats plan to steal the upcoming midterm elections

-- Republican officials fear potential Democratic midterm victories could trigger congressional investigations into White House misconduct

-- Fox News hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump's signature tax legislation suffers from low public approval and poor messaging

-- Federal employment data shows American manufacturing lost thousands of jobs despite Trump's campaign promises

-- On the Bonus Show: About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, Spain in 24 hours, Republicans are far more willing to excuse scandals than Democrats, Elon Musk plans to spend $120 million on the midterms this year, and much more...

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(01:12) Trump official confronted on weak economy

(08:58) Suspicions about McConnell's 2nd proof-of-life photo

(18:55) Republican says Democrats will steal the midterms

(26:08) Investigations will begin if Democrats win Congress