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The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark. Bulwark Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Bill Kristol, and more.

4H AGO

Trump’s Idiotic Government Spending $2M on Another Conspiracy?

Tim Miller and Sam Stein discuss the $2M being spent to determine if DEI causes plane crashes, and Trump’s latest travel ban on 12 countries, including Afghanistan while contradictorily lifting protections for refugees.

9 min
5H AGO

Trump on the Epstein list? Elon Drops a Bomb on Trump.

Elon Musk has gone full scorched earth—and Donald Trump is in the blast zone. Sam, Tim, and Sarah break down Musk's furious Twitter rampage, including the shocking claim that Trump is named in the unreleased Epstein files.

23 min
8H AGO

Trump Goes Nuclear on Elon Musk in Oval Office Freakout!

Trump publicly attacks Elon Musk during a White House press conference, accusing him of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and blaming him for turning hostile. Musk fires back online, claiming Trump owes him credit for GOP victories. The feud exposes personal grudges, ego clashes, and policy tensions, especially over electric vehicle subsidies and a controversial bill. Trump makes a chilling comparison between the Ukraine war and a playground fight, drawing widespread criticism.

19 min
12H AGO

ICE Tore Their Family Apart. But It Didn't Kill Their Love.

Andrew Egger and Adrian Carrasquillo discuss Adrian’s story on a real family caught in the immigration system, where a sudden ICE raid tore their lives apart, leaving a wife behind to navigate fear, lawyers, and an uncertain future. See the full report and what happened to the family here: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/love-in-the-time-of-self-deportation-part-one?r=5i9ljr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

12 min
1D AGO

This Is A TOTAL DISASTER For Kristi Noem!

Sam Stein joins Tim Miller to discuss a growing scandal involving a fake assassination threat, a DHS press release that was never corrected, and a system built to punish first and ask questions later.

8 min
1D AGO

Tucker, Don Jr. or Vance?! Who Will Take The GOP Throne From Trump?

JVL joins Chris Cillizza to break down the wild Republican race shaping up for 2028—from JD Vance as the Honky Tonk Man, to the dynastic ambitions of Don Jr., and the charisma of Tucker Carlson. They dig into the MAGA base, why traditional Republicans are toast, and whether Trump might just run again. Watch the full conversation on Chris Cillizza’s Substack!

39 min
1D AGO

So Awkward! Elon Humiliates Johnson Over Trump’s Bill!

Elon Musk humiliates Speaker Mike Johnson over a GOP bill. Once allies, the two are now locked in a public feud, with Musk using his platform to torch Johnson—and ignore his calls.

11 min
1D AGO

$5,000 “DOGE Checks" Scam Revealed!

A shady pro-Trump PAC is scamming supporters with fake “Doge Checks,” claiming people can receive $5,000 payouts. In reality, it’s a scam backed by some big names to trick vulnerable donors out of their money. Morning Shots - A Gross and Brazen ‘DOGE Check’ Scam

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Interrupting guests

3d ago

pattiocon

I get the feeling that Sam feels bad when he gets criticized for interrupting. I thought he had improved but he seriously reverted to butting in during today’s conversation. Keep working on your interview technique, Sam. Maybe Charlie Sykes could coach you. He’s a world class interviewer. Polite yet incisive. Anyway I am rooting for you Sam!
ACA

4d ago

Lee Esq

The bill makes enrollment next to impossible, so only the most ill will enroll, premiums, go up and benefits are cut. This is a death spiral for the ACA on the Republican dream to kill it.
Sam and Will

5d ago

Love Michael NY

Love Sam’s belly laugh!
TACO

May 28

Prometheus---

The Dumpster is bouncing off the walls. He doesn’t like the TACO meme one bit Keep the TACO 🌮 going

The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark. Bulwark Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Bill Kristol, and more.