The Wayne Dupree Podcast

As the Left upped their political witch hunt against him, former President Trump continued to gain strength. Even with a federal indictment unveiled just the day before, he won the straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit with 40.3 percent of the support, besting GOP 2024 contender Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla) by 4.5 percentage points. Co-chair of the summit, Jeff Hunt, highlighted what this suggests about Americans: they crave a president who won't give up the fight against the Democratic Party's relentless political vendetta.

Federal prosecutors have informed Donald Trump that he is a criminal target, alluding to his probable indictment shortly. This is part of an investigation into the alleged unauthorized use of classified documents. Simultaneously, the Justice Department has refused to postpone charges to allow investigating allegations of witness tampering which have been submitted by the former president's legal team. This information has been corroborated by several sources familiar with the matter.

This week, the Republican presidential candidate field grows by three. Former VP Mike Pence and ex-Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey have filed paperwork, while Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota is expected to do so shortly. Although Mr. DeSantis is trailing Mr. Trump by a significant 30 percentage points among national polls of Republican voters, one in four Republicans are still hunting for an alternative option to the two front-runners. Thus, a fierce competition to be that other option is emerging despite the seeming lack of competition.

Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) confirms rift with Steve Bannon is ongoing. In a text message to fellow Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Greene states that she and the conservative commentator will not reconcile. The text was obtained by The Daily Beast. Greene warns that she will take extreme action if he continues, stating “Steve and I aren’t getting back together. And if he keeps it up I’ll take the house and kids". #MarjorieTaylorGreene #SteveBannon #PoliticalNews

During an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Rep. Ken Buck, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, shared some unsolicited counsel with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Buck, a Colorado Republican, advised DeSantis, who's a GOP presidential hopeful, against trying to "out-Trump Donald Trump." Buck went on to suggest that DeSantis should instead lean on his record of accomplishments in Florida, particularly in his handling of COVID and other areas. Since launching his 2024 White House bid, DeSantis has increasingly directed his campaign rhetoric at Trump, who was once an ally he depended on to attain the governor's mansion.

Speaker McCarthy "and House Republicans secured a crucial first step toward bringing Washington Democrats' reckless spending to heel," Sen. Mitch McConnell added in his letter. Their solidarity made President Biden perform his duties. It will soon be the Senate's chance to approve this crucial accord.

Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) voiced support for the debt ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The bipartisan agreement, which includes budget components, is set to move forward for a full House vote Wednesday evening after gaining House Rules Committee approval. "Avoiding default is an absolute imperative," Schumer told reporters, adding that he plans to push the bill through quickly once it's passed the House.

The debt ceiling deal presents a challenge as Biden and McCarthy work to advance it through Congress. Their powers of persuasion will be put to the test as both parties' extreme wings are incensed about the agreement.

Join Wayne, Hutch and JR as they interview Nicole Tsai of the New Federal State of China who exposes the CCP and wants China to be free of the communist element.

Join Wayne, Hutch and JR as they interview Nicole Tsai of the New Federal State of China who exposes the CCP and wants China to be free of the communist element.

Twitter's anticipated live-streamed conversation between Elon Musk, Twitter CEO, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, marking DeSantis' kickoff of his presidential candidacy, turned into a technical nightmare. Twitter Spaces suffered malfunctions such as crashing and echoing, resulting in an abrupt end to the event. It was deemed a "disaster" by many on Twitter. For runners serious about sustaining enhanced speed and performance, incorporating strength training into their routine is crucial.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has become a controversial figure among some conservatives, as he balances his vocal commitment to freedom with actions that some see as a heavy-handed use of government power. His efforts to combat "wokeness" and win over conservative supporters ahead of a potential 2024 presidential campaign have drawn criticism from GOP donors, influential voices, and even some within his base. As a result, many potential contenders for the Republican nomination are emphasizing their own approaches, which they argue are less top-down and more in line with the party's principles.

Ensuring citizens can express their voices is crucial. Political participation involves individuals contributing to the governing of their country to help ensure the government fulfills its role. By voting, campaigning, or even running in an election, people can make their opinions known. Such participation provides a means of communication between citizens and the government, enabling the government to understand the people’s desires.

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults are anxious about the economy if the government defaults on its debts by not increasing the U.S. debt limit, but this concern comes amidst a lack of understanding of the debt limit negotiations. A recent poll showed that 60% of Americans think a rise in the debt limit should be paired with cost-cutting measures. In the survey, respondents were more unfavorable than favorable both towards President Biden and to congressional negotiators. Nevertheless, a slightly bigger number of Americans approve of Biden's handling than of the Republicans in Congress.

The House Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government claimed that FBI workers who spoke out against the "politicized rot" within the bureau were suspended or had their security clearances withdrawn. On Thursday morning, the committees made public an interim staff report that included fresh whistleblower accounts from a number of current and former FBI personnel and exposed "abuses and misconduct in the FBI."

Special counsel John Durham issued his long-awaited report on Monday, in which he harshly criticized the FBI's handling of its investigation into then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and its alleged ties to Russia. According to Durham's study, however, efforts to prevent future misconduct by the FBI by instituting additional standards or training are a "fruitless exercise."

In his final 305-page report, John Durham does not suggest any new charges, but he does offer a harsh critique of the FBI's methodology in launching and carrying out the investigation, which was codenamed "Crossfire Hurricane." "The objective facts show that the FBI's handling of important aspects of the Crossfire Hurricane matter were seriously deficient," Durham said, claiming the FBI had relied on "raw, unanalyzed, and uncorroborated intelligence."

In light of continuous discoveries of ethical concerns involving some justices, Planned Parenthood's president and chief executive officer, Alexis McGill Johnson, called for a larger Supreme Court bench. In an interview with Jen Psaki on MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki," McGill Johnson stated that recent attacks "on our democratic rights and our democratic freedoms" are the reason she is advocating for changes to the country's legal structure.

Kaitlin Collins repeatedly interrupted and disrespected Donald Trump during a New Hampshire Town Hall on Wednesday night. Most would expect the Town Hall to have questions from the audience, not a monologue of tested gotcha questions by the host

We are seeing tremendous attacks on First Amendment freedoms across the country right now, at all levels of government. Censorship is proliferating, and it’s deeply troubling

To begin, the proper care and resources would finally be widely available to all mental patients for an affordable price. In addition, it would make it so that the mentally ill who find themselves homeless or at risk of suffering from a mental break would have a place to go where they can be properly cared for.

Due to the tens of thousands of migrants waiting in Mexico and the quick spread of knowledge about U.S. policy changes by traffickers, U.S. authorities have said that they anticipate an increase in the number of border crossings after Title 42 expires. After Title 42 is no longer in effect, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has warned Congress to be ready for as many as 10,000 migrants a day crossing the southern border. This is roughly twice the daily average in March. Without a significant shift in policy, other official estimates imply daily migrant numbers might reach 11,000 to 13,000.

By stationing its tanks on Moscow's Red Square, UKRAINE has sworn to put an end to its conflict with Russia. It would be justice for Vladimir Putin's invasion, according to Kyiv's security chief. Oleksiy Danilov, the head of the National Security and Defence Council, also referred to the Russian leader as "Hitler's twin." "Our tanks will be on Red Square, and that will be justice," said Danilov.

In a Monday filing, issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and shared by the ACLU, a judge found the school district must allow the After School Satan Club, which is sponsored by The Satanic Temple, to meet during the school year on three previously agreed-upon dates, but it won’t have to distribute permission slips for the club for students to take home, according to the filing.

This month, former President Donald Trump will appear on CNN for a town hall interview with the network's emerging star, Kaitlan Collins. Republican and undecided voters who want to participate in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary will be in attendance at the May 10 event, according to a press release.