As Republicans prepare for their national convention, the party manages concerns over tight races for congressional seats it historically won handily. Meanwhile, House Democrats battle over leadership posts, as their party reckons with an identity crisis.

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Federal agents raid the D.C.-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar less than a month before the midterms. Is it accountability or political retribution? Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins the District Club for a heated debate. 

Meanwhile, Katie Zachariah's tenure as White House press secretary gets messy fast. President Trump pulls the plug on the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan after polling shows most Americans oppose it. And in a marquee Senate race, Democrat James Talarico clashes with Texas culture as Republicans pour money into the state to protect Ken Paxton. 

Ep. 8 

Hosts: 

Ben Domenech - Daily Wire Opinion Editor 

Mary Margaret Olohan - Daily Wire White House Correspondent 

Tim Rice - Daily Wire D.C. Bureau Chief 

Rotating Host: 

Antjuan Seawright - Democratic Strategist - CEO, Blueprint Strategy, LLC

The District Club

Rep. Ilhan Omar Raid, New Press Secretary Debacle & Talarico’s Texas Trouble

President Trump seeks to boost Republican midterm election candidates on his 32-day campaigning blitz, as his party remains in tight races across the country. With a Senate seat in Texas up for grabs, and the Democratic candidate nowhere to be seen on the trail recently, both the President and Republican candidate Ken Paxton are making a campaign slogan out of, "Where is James Talarico?" Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a sweeping speech on the future of American foreign policy, drawing questions about whether he is signaling a 2028 presidential run.

Guest:

Michael Starr Hopkins - Democratic Strategist - Founding Partner, Northern Starr Strategies

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Trump on the Trail, Rubio Signaling from Athens, and "Where is James Talarico?"

President Trump and AI Leaders sign an accord at The White House, with industry leaders agreeing to self-regulate their technology under a broad set of terms. Meanwhile, Secretary Pete Hegseth cuts 20% of General and Admiral positions within the military's ranks, announces an autonomous war command, and seeks to reshape the Pentagon's culture with a new set of initiatives. And as midterm Election Day 2026 approaches, the Iran War and domestic policy issues are weighing on voters.

Guest:

Ameshia Cross - Democratic Strategist

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Trump & AI Leaders Sign Accord, Hegseth Makes Sweeping Changes, and Key Issues Weigh on Midterms

Republicans are hinging their midterm, election hopes, in part, on a massive cash infusion into tight races around the country, but will it be enough to carry their candidates over the finish line? Meanwhile, President Trump meets with foreign leaders at the UN General Assembly and welcomes China's President Xi Jinping to The White House for the first time in over a decade. And a judge lifts The White House's ban on access for several media outlets, as legacy news organizations say the President's policy is an infringement on the free press.

Guest:

Terry Moran - Author, "Real Patriotism with Terry Moran" on Substack

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Republicans' Midterm Cash Infusion, Trump on the World Stage, and Media Ban Lifts

Congress leaves town for break as Americans grapple with higher prices and Pres. Trump contemplates how to deal with Iran. Meanwhile, Vice Pres. JD Vance continues to show signs of a 2028 run, and Fmr. Vice Pres. Kamala Harris plans to get back on the campaign trail for Democrats in Michigan.

Ameshia Cross - Democratic strategist

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Reagan Reese - White House Correspondent, The Daily Caller

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Congress Breaks, Trump Contemplates Iran and Kamala Hits the Trail

Republicans come together for the second and final day of their midterm convention, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance closing out the evening with their remarks. 

The Daily Wire's Mary Margaret Olohan (White House Correspondent), Tim Rice (DC Bureau Chief), and Ben Domenech (Opinion) are at the convention in Dallas for special coverage. They are joined by Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair Washington Correspondent, to discuss surprises from the event and whether its speakers moved the needle for Republicans in tight races.

Guest:

Aidan McLaughlin

Washington Correspondent, Vanity Fair

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RNC Takes Dallas: Day 2

Republicans descend on Dallas to unite for a midterm convention, with President Trump scheduled to speak later this evening. The party is looking to rally their base ahead of November and maintain their control of Congress.

The Daily Wire's Tim Rice (DC Bureau Chief), Ben Domenech (Opinion), and Mary Margaret Olohan (White House Correspondent) are on site in Dallas, and joined by journalist, Tara Palmeri, (The Red Letter) to talk midterm elections, what they're expecting from RNC Night 1, and what Republicans are saying about it.

Guest:

Tara Palmeri

Author, "The Red Letter" on Substack

Host, "The Tara Palmeri Show" on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tarapalmeri

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