A federal appeals court has rejected former President Joe Biden's request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews he gave to his memoir ghostwriter before taking office.
In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the public interest in the materials outweighs Biden's privacy concerns, though the court delayed the release until Aug. 3 to give him time to pursue another appeal.
The interviews with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer were obtained during Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. Although Hur declined to bring criminal charges, the recordings became the subject of public records requests and litigation.
Biden argued the conversations were private and conducted in his home while working on his memoir. The appeals court said redactions would help protect any remaining privacy interests while allowing the public access to the material.
The Justice Department has opened a new investigation into Harvard University over scholarship programs funded by Chinese donors.
Federal officials are examining whether certain financial aid programs unlawfully exclude American students based on national origin. The department says the review focuses on whether restrictions tied to foreign donations violate federal civil rights laws.
Harvard says it is reviewing the government's inquiry and maintains that it complies with all federal reporting requirements. The university also says it does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity or national origin when awarding financial aid.
President Donald Trump has imposed new 50% tariffs on most Canadian imports, escalating a trade dispute between the United States and one of its largest trading partners.
The White House says the tariffs are in response to what President Trump calls unfair Canadian trade practices involving automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, as well as Canada's retaliation against earlier U.S. tariffs.
Economists warn the higher import taxes could increase prices for consumers and businesses while adding new strain to the long-standing economic relationship between the United States and Canada.
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham has officially launched her campaign to win a full term in the U.S. Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
Graham announced her candidacy during an interview with Sean Hannity and has already secured an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
The Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with several candidates competing for the GOP nomination. The winner will advance to the general election to determine who will serve the remainder of the Senate term.
The United States carried out a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes on targets inside Iran as the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to intensify.
The latest escalation comes after Iran attacked a commercial tanker transiting the strategic waterway, forcing the crew to abandon the vessel. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping lanes, carrying roughly one-fifth of all globally traded oil and natural gas.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict are continuing. Iran's interior minister traveled to Pakistan for talks as regional leaders work to prevent the fighting from expanding further.
President Donald Trump is meeting with Lebanon's president at the White House as the two leaders work to advance a lasting agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.
The meeting comes as Israel and Lebanon continue rare U.S.-mediated negotiations focused on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon and efforts to disarm Hezbollah. The talks follow a framework agreement reached last month, but key issues remain unresolved.
Israeli forces continue to maintain positions in parts of southern Lebanon while negotiators work toward a broader security arrangement. The Trump administration has said it hopes continued diplomacy will help stabilize the region and prevent renewed fighting along the border.
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Episode 199 | CUNY law professor and Washington Examiner contributor Jeffrey Lax joins Erin Molan for a blistering examination of Tucker Carlson’s silence following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham — and the extraordinary contradiction at the heart of Tucker’s “anti-war” persona.
The episode begins with Tucker condemning people who call for the killing of innocent civilians — before cutting to footage of Tucker himself saying the United States should “nuke Iran” if the Iranian regime was attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Jeffrey says that exchange was later removed from the version published on Tucker Carlson’s platform. He argues that the resurfaced footage, combined with Tucker’s refusal to acknowledge Lindsey Graham’s passing, exposes a pattern of selective outrage, political inconsistency and deeply troubling double standards.
Erin and Jeffrey also examine:
• Why Tucker Carlson remained silent about Lindsey Graham while amplifying Ro Khanna’s disputed claims about Israel
• Tucker’s past comments about Iran, Donald Trump and alleged assassination plots
• His claims about Christians in Israel compared with the treatment of Christians in Qatar
• The slaughter of Christian communities by Islamist terrorists in Nigeria
• Lindsey Graham’s legacy on Israel, Iran, radical Islam and American national security
• JD Vance’s controversial Joe Rogan interview
• Vance’s comments about Israel and a supposedly “well-funded” lobbying campaign
• Why Erin believes JD Vance struggles to challenge false premises during hostile interviews
• The growing political connection between JD Vance, Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson
Was Lindsey Graham really the “war hawk” — or has Tucker Carlson been exposed by his own words?
Watch the full conversation, then tell us what you think in the comments.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Tucker Carlson’s “War Hawk” Contradiction
00:21 Jeffrey Lax Joins Erin
00:52 Why Tucker Ignored Lindsey Graham
02:22 Ro Khanna, Israel and Selective Outrage
03:35 Tucker’s Iran Exchange Resurfaces
04:22 The “Nuke Iran” Clip Jeffrey Says Was Removed
06:11 Tucker’s Contradictions Caught on Camera
07:39 Christians in Israel vs Qatar
10:03 Lindsey Graham’s Legacy and Radical Islam
11:49 JD Vance’s Joe Rogan Interview
13:13 Israel, Iran and the “Well-Funded” Campaign Claim
15:40 Why Erin Says JD Vance’s Strategy Is Dangerous
16:46 The Tucker Carlson–JD Vance Connection
17:30 Final Thoughts
Episode 198 | Featuring Rabbi Pesach Wolicki
JD Vance’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience may have done far more than ignite another online argument—it may have exposed a defining political weakness ahead of 2028.
Erin Molan and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki break down Vance’s claim that pro-Israel voices helped derail the Iran memorandum of understanding, why Wolicki argues Vance misrepresented the substantive criticism of the deal, and the “left-wing tactic” he believes Vance repeatedly used to avoid answering that criticism.
But this conversation goes much further than one Rogan interview. Has JD Vance “Tucker’d” himself into a political corner? Did President Trump allow Vance to take ownership of the Iran deal—only to leave him carrying the blame when it collapsed? And as Marco Rubio projects a very different vision of American leadership, could this moment reshape the Republican race for 2028?
Erin and Rabbi Wolicki examine what this means for JD Vance’s presidential ambitions, Donald Trump’s succession battle, the future of the Republican Party, U.S.–Israel relations and the growing divide inside the conservative movement. They also discuss Israel’s coming election and whether Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to remain prime minister.
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As promised during the interview, watch Rabbi Wolicki’s breakdown of Israel’s coming election, the political forces shaping the race and who could become the country’s next prime minister.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Why JD Vance’s Rogan interview matters
00:55 Vance’s “indefinite war” accusation
03:13 Did Vance blame Israel for the deal’s failure?
04:06 The left-wing tactic Wolicki says Vance used
07:12 Has JD Vance “Tucker’d” himself into a corner?
08:08 Why Vance’s political instincts worry Wolicki
11:06 The impact on U.S.–Israel relations
11:34 JD Vance versus Marco Rubio
14:14 Did Trump throw Vance to the wolves?
15:20 Rubio cleans up the Iran deal
17:15 Did Trump deliberately test JD Vance?
18:13 Who is better positioned for 2028?
19:31 What happened to JD Vance on Israel?
20:49 Israel’s election and Netanyahu’s future
22:57 22:31 Israel’s election—and Wolicki’s full breakdown
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