Episode Details

Friday, June 12th, 2026

Today, Donald Trump has nominated Epstein coverup lawyer Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence; Brad Lander has been found not guilty in a New York City detention center incident; Democrats have blocked a short-term FISA renewal measure; women who fled Iran are to be removed to Africa; Donald has once again canceled plans to attack Iran; the Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA playoff history to win game 4 of the finals; Donald saw 22 medical specialists during his last checkup; someone drew a huge 8647 in the grass on the National Mall; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: John Fugelsang
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The Latest Breakdown:
Trump DOJ CORNERED by Judge in Jan 6 Cover-Up | The Breakdown

Stories

FISA spying power scheduled to expire as House fails to extend it before leaving town | NBC News

Trump nominating prosecutor Jay Clayton to be next director of national intelligence | CBS News

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes and Claims U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Could Be Signed Soon | New York Times

Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say | The New York Times

Trump sees 22 medical specialists, appearing to set new bar for presidents | Washington Post

Brad Lander found not guilty in NYC immigration detention center incident | NBC News

The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Here’s how it happened. | NBC News

Good Trouble

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