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10 Minute Drill

10 Minute Drill

Analyzing the most important week of Trump’s presidency with Iran, China, and huge budget bills

10 Minute Drill · May 12, 2026 · 15:49

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Trump says Iran’s response was “inappropriate” as the ceasefire appears to be on life support. Meanwhile, Congress gears up for the next reconciliation battle with major CBP and ICE funding on the table.

On today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest on Iran, the Virginia Supreme Court fallout, Democrat outrage over redistricting, California’s political implosion, Gavin Newsom’s controversial diaper program, and why Spencer Pratt may accidentally be better at political messaging than half the consultant class.

PLUS:



Strong jobs numbers shake up the political narrative




Secret Service briefing the Senate amid major security concerns




Hakeem Jeffries claims Republicans “have to cheat to win”




Democrats furious after Virginia court developments




Cook Political Report’s latest House ratings for 2026




Tennessee redistricting and what it means nationally




Karen Bass blames climate change for California failures




Media meltdown over criticism of Katie Porter’s temperament




DSA endorses billionaire Tom Steyer in California




Gavin Newsom facing backlash over $20 million diaper initiative tied to politically connected nonprofits




We also dive into why Spencer Pratt’s messaging is connecting with voters trapped in “blue state hell” and how meme culture, AI content, and simple political communication are reshaping the internet.

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Latest from the Hill

1:55 - Fragile Ceasefire

3:22 - Fallout from Virginia

6:56 - The Mess in California

12:15 - Climate Change is Over?

13:44 - Gavin’s Diaper Policies

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