James Comey Indicted + Fauci's Fixer Charged | PBD #789

The Trump administration's interpretation of the 1973 War Powers Act, specifically whether a ceasefire pauses the 60-day clock for military action against Iran, is a point of contention. Defense Secretary Pit offered a view that the clock can pause, which some Senate Republicans appeared open to, despite constitutional concerns. This legal ambiguity could allow continued military engagement without explicit congressional authorization.

Senate Republicans are calling on Trump administration to clarify how it is interpret interpreting the 60-day clock under the War Powers Act, its military campaign against Iran. The first strike against Iran was February 28th, but defense secretary pit pit that offered a different view during the testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee suggesting the clock can p pause or stop during the ceasefire.

A 6-3 Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, allowing partisan gerrymandering under the guise of partisanship rather than explicit racial bias. This ruling is projected to result in Republicans gaining 12 additional House seats, including four in Florida, significantly impacting future elections.

Today's Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the voting rights act free and state legislature to gerrymander legislative district to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities so long as they do it under the guise of partisanship. Republicans gained 12 more seats, including nine without section two of the VRA, Florida alone picked up four new seats with this new ruling.

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury on two counts: knowingly and willfully making a threat to take the life and inflict bodily harm on the President, and transmitting an interstate commerce threat to kill the President. Prosecutors allege Comey posted a photo of seashells spelling "8647" (slang for "86 Trump, the 47th President") five days before his book release, suggesting it was a promotional tactic. The DOJ is seeking to seize profits from his book.

A grand jury indicted Comey... came back with a two-count indictment. And his indictments are number one, knowingly and willfully making a threat to take the life and to inflict bodily harm on the president. and second, knowingly and willfully transmitting an interstate commerce a threat to kill the president. The DOJ is now seizing pushing to seize Comey's profits from his crime book... Comey posted the threat 5 days before the book release which was May 2nd, 2025.

David Moren, a former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, was indicted on charges including conspiracy, destruction, alteration, and falsification of records, and concealment of records relating to the origins of COVID-19. He faces up to 51 years in prison. This indictment intensifies calls for Fauci himself to be prosecuted for allegedly lying to Congress about funding gain-of-function research, with a May 11th statute of limitations deadline approaching.

The indictment of Dr. Anthony Fouchi's former adviser David Morren Tuesday revived calls for the Justice Department to prosecute Fouchi himself for allegedly lying to Congress about funding risky research in China before CO 19. Morren, 78 years old, was charged with one count of conspiracy, two counts of destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigation and two counts of concealment, removal or mutilation of records relating to the origins of co 19. He faces up to 51 years in prison.

Spencer Pratt, running for Mayor of Los Angeles, released a viral campaign ad highlighting his personal experience with the city's issues (his home burning down) and contrasting it with the perceived disconnect of current leaders. This ad significantly boosted his poll numbers. Meanwhile, incumbent Karen Bass faces public heckling and criticism, with her campaign described as "in deep trouble."

Spencer Pratt pulls up the best campaign video ad we've seen in a long time. And it had a direct impact on Khi. He bumped up from April 24th. He was April 20. Go to April 24th, 15. And now he's at what? Go to today. Boom. 25%. So Nthia Ramen is at 52.6. Karen Bass drops from being at 30 to being below 15 now.

A UC Berkeley study reveals that Californians who leave the state are 48% more likely to achieve homeownership within seven years compared to those who stay. Renters relocating out of California see an average 30% reduction in rent, and median home prices are 48% lower outside the state. Nevada is a top destination for fleeing Californians.

Leaving California makes home ownership 48% more likely. Renters relocating out of California saw rent lower by 30% which is $631 a month in their new neighborhood. how homeowners also find more affordable pricing for the median home which cost $396,000 or 48% less than median where they lived in LA.

The LAPD chief expressed concerns about the city's security readiness for the upcoming Olympics, citing a lack of funding for vehicles, technology, and equipment, with the $1 billion budget primarily allocated to police officer overtime. This raises questions about LA's ability to host eight matches of the 2026 World Cup, which is only a few weeks away (in the context of the podcast's recording date).

The LAPD chief just dropped this following message. You think people want to hear this? Terrifying truth bomb about LA Olympic security. LA28 confirmed that they have zero police or public safety budget and while they do have a security budget, it doesn't cover law enforcement. eight matches of the 2026 World Cup in the next few weeks, we're only a few weeks away will be held at Sofi Stadium.

A bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against JP Morgan executive Lorna Hajini by a male broker, John Doe (later identified as Shiraay Rana), alleging extreme acts including propositioning for oral sex, racially insulting remarks about his wife, and threatening his bonus. However, subsequent reports from the New York Post claimed the entire story was fabricated by Rana, who allegedly refused to cooperate with an internal investigation.

Glamorous JP Morgan uh Chase executive accused of turning married male broker into her sex slave. Claims of Viagra spiking and litany of obscene force acts that made him cry. New York Post drops a story saying this whole story was fake. He faked the whole story.

Vinnie strongly criticizes Erica Kirk's decision to become CEO of Turning Point USA after her husband Charlie Kirk's death, arguing it's a "man's job" in a dangerous political landscape and that she should prioritize mourning and her children. He suggests the organization is losing momentum and that the board made a poor decision if they nominated her, or she made a poor choice if she sought the role, exposing her to unfair scrutiny.

She needs to step away as soon as possible. Okay, it's gone on. Step away as in like stay away as C as CEO. Pat, get out of there. That's a man's job to be the CEO of Turning Point USA, Adam. I don't care what anybody says. That's a man's job.