What's Behind the Push to OUST Massie, w/ Kasparian, and Bovino Tells All About Deportations Now

Katie Porter alleged that fellow Democrat Tom Steyer was responsible for leaking a five-year-old video showing her berating a staffer. Porter stated she was "confident that is the case," citing information that it was a Department of Energy video and suggesting a connection through Steyer's campaign staffers and a 2025 hire from one of his companies who previously worked at the DOE. Steyer's campaign issued a "non-denial denial," stating he had "nothing to do with that video," which Kelly interpreted as evasive.

Katie Porter's direct accusation on CNN, Megyn Kelly's analysis of Tom Steyer's campaign's "non-denial denial" and the discovery of a former DOE employee hired by one of Steyer's companies.

The latest polls for the California gubernatorial race show Javier Becerra in first with 19%, followed by Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer tied at 17%, and Katie Porter at 10%. Anna Kasparian expressed disappointment with all candidates, criticizing their debate performances for lacking well-thought-out policy proposals and failing to address California's massive debt and overspending issues.

Poll numbers cited by Megyn Kelly and Anna Kasparian's critique of candidates' debate performances and lack of concrete solutions for California's financial problems.

Javier Becerra, a front-runner in the California gubernatorial race, was criticized for attempting to dictate the terms of a KTLA interview, insisting it be a "profile piece" with "not only tough questions." A former Biden administration official also stated on CNN that she did not trust Becerra to "stand up to Donald Trump" and that he was "not effective in governmenting" as HHS Secretary.

Video clip of Javier Becerra's interview demands and a CNN segment featuring a former Biden administration official's critical assessment of his effectiveness.

JFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is running for a US House seat despite a New York Times report detailing his erratic campaign behavior, including announcing a "change of plans" on day one because he "needed a nap" and disappearing for long stretches. He is described as having never held a substantial job, with his only professional experience being a few freelance articles for Vogue and a four-month stint at the State Department. He was also caught plagiarizing social media posts from another Democrat.

New York Times report highlights of Schlossberg's campaign conduct, lack of work experience, and a spliced video demonstrating plagiarism of Seth Moulton's social media post.

Anna Kasparian argues there is a "very serious competency problem in the United States in our political class." She points to the "war against Iran," where she believes Iran has been "incredibly strategic" while the US government "looks stupid on the international stage." Kasparian suggests the political system incentivizes or attracts "some of the dumbest people" who seek power without understanding governance or international law, often for personal gain like insider trading.

Anna Kasparian's direct statements and observations regarding the US government's performance in foreign policy and the perceived quality of political candidates.

Congressman Thomas Massie, a principled Republican, is facing a significant primary challenge fueled by President Trump's annoyance at Massie's independent voting record and substantial funding from pro-Israel lobbies like AIPAC and the Republican Jewish Coalition. A last-minute smear campaign involved a woman alleging emotional abuse and a $60,000 hush money offer, despite a judge previously deeming her non-credible in similar allegations against her ex-husband. The hosts argue this demonstrates how "moneyed interests are the ones who control everything."

Discussion of Trump's disapproval, campaign funding from Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC Super PAC (United Democracy Project) for opponent Ed Gallein, and the timing and nature of the emotional abuse allegations against Massie.

Gregory Bavino, former Trump administration border patrol commander, states that the administration has adopted a "softer approach" to immigration enforcement, a significant change from a year prior. This shift includes reversing visa cuts and dismantling "roving border patrol strike forces," leading to increased border crossings. Bavino argues this creates a "social contract with illegal aliens" where if they avoid additional serious crimes, they are effectively granted "de facto amnesty."

Gregory Bavino's direct testimony, citing changes in visa policies, the dismantling of roving patrols, and the resulting increase in border crossing numbers (from 90-100 to 490-500 per day).

Gregory Bavino reveals a division within the Trump administration regarding mass deportations. While he and others like Christine Gnome and Mike Banks are "mass deportations hardliners," many in the administration are "not." Bavino notes that he "never heard" from officials like Tom Homan or Rodney Scott during his year-long "Operation At Large" in six cities, suggesting a lack of support for aggressive interior enforcement. He believes the President is receiving "bad advice" from "rhinos" (Republicans In Name Only) who are "in bed with big labor" or fear political risk.

Bavino's personal experience of not receiving support from other high-ranking officials during his operations, his characterization of himself, Gnome, and Banks as "mass deportations hardliners" in contrast to others in the administration, and his theory about "rhinos" influencing Trump.

Gregory Bavino asserts his belief that there are "100 million illegal aliens" in the United States, a number significantly higher than mainstream estimates. He bases this on his 30 years of experience on the border, observing "mass incursion of illegal aliens every single year," and data from operations like "Charlotte's Web," where 30-40% of commuters and school children disappeared during a 4-day enforcement action. He argues that traditional estimates have been consistently too low and that the open border policies under previous administrations have exacerbated the problem.

Gregory Bavino's personal estimate based on 30 years of experience, observations from specific enforcement operations (e.g., Charlotte, NC), and a critique of historical official estimates.

Gregory Bavino confirms that Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks is resigning, effective immediately. Bavino states that Banks, like himself and Christine Gnome, is a "mass deportations hardliner," and their departures from DHS are not coincidental. He suggests that a resurfaced prostitution allegation against Banks, previously investigated and cleared years ago, was strategically leaked to a conservative newspaper weeks before his resignation, indicating political maneuvering against hardline immigration officials.

Gregory Bavino's conversation with Chief Banks, his observation that all "mass deportations hardliners" are no longer at DHS, and his claim that a past investigation into prostitution allegations against Banks had already cleared him, implying the recent leak was politically motivated.