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Ilhan Omar Raid Takes a New Turn as CNN Melts Down Over Federal Investigation

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

CNN’s reaction to the federal search of Ilhan Omar’s home is drawing scrutiny as new reporting raises questions about the scope of the investigation. Donald Trump and JD Vance respond, while Dana Bash and Jake Tapper question the raid’s political motivations. But when Noah Rothman starts discussing the reported allegations surrounding Omar, Abby Phillip pushes back. Larry O’Connor breaks down the CNN confrontation, the investigation’s potential implications, and the media’s strikingly different treatment of the Mar-a-Lago search.

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Ilhan Omar Skips Her Own Support Rally as Protesters Lash Out Over Federal Raid

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Ilhan Omar’s supporters gathered in Minneapolis after federal agents searched her home, but the congresswoman herself didn’t attend. Instead, a representative delivered her message as rally speakers attacked the investigation, celebrated their anti-ICE activism, and accused the administration of political targeting. Larry O’Connor breaks down the rally’s most outrageous moments and the potential fallout for Minnesota’s Senate race.

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Jerry Seinfeld’s BRUTAL Comeback to Anti-Israel Hecklers, Trump Fires Back at Protesters

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Jerry Seinfeld faces off against anti-Israel hecklers during his stand-up show, and his response delivers a punchline they probably weren’t expecting. Larry O’Connor breaks down the confrontation, Trump’s own exchange with a pro-Palestinian heckler, the unrest in Paris, and Mike Rogers’ new campaign ad targeting Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.

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Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar’s Home. Her Own Words Come Back to Haunt Her.

Monday, October 12, 2026

Federal investigators execute a court-authorized search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C.-area home. Larry O’Connor examines the initial reporting, the reaction from CNN and MS NOW, and Omar’s public response, including her earlier statement inviting investigations.

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NYC ICE Shooting: Mullin’s Interviews, Mamdani’s Criticism, and Homan’s Response

Monday, October 12, 2026

Markwayne Mullin answers questions about an ICE-involved shooting in New York City, while Tom Homan responds to Zohran Mamdani’s calls to remove ICE from the city. Larry O’Connor also examines Kathy Hochul’s statements about New York’s immigration enforcement policies.

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James Talarico Returns to Texas Senate Race and Addresses Questions About His Absence

Monday, October 12, 2026

James Talarico is back on the campaign trail after an extended absence, but questions about his explanation haven’t disappeared. In one appearance, Talarico said he visited urgent care in Dallas. In a later interview, he described seeing his primary care physician. Are those accounts consistent? And what should voters make of his response to the speculation surrounding his absence? Larry O’Connor examines the interviews, the timeline, and the questions still being asked in the Texas Senate race.

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New Maine Poll: Susan Collins Trails Overall, Leads Older Voters by 12

Saturday, October 10, 2026

With Election Day just four weeks away, Larry O’Connor sits down with AARP’s John Hishta to break down the voters who could determine the midterms. They examine new polling from Maine’s closely watched Senate race, why voters 50+ could be decisive, the issues driving them to the polls, split-ticket voting and what upcoming polling could reveal about the battle for the House.

The new Maine polling shows Troy Jackson leading Susan Collins by three points overall, while Collins holds a 12-point advantage among older voters.

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Letitia James Faces Tough Questions From Saritha Komatireddy in New York AG Debate

Friday, October 9, 2026

Letitia James faced a fierce challenge from Republican Saritha Komatireddy during New York’s attorney general debate, and the exchanges got HEATED! From an awkward question about former attorneys general to sharp accusations about political prosecutions and Medicaid fraud enforcement, Komatireddy repeatedly challenged James’s record. Larry breaks down the biggest confrontations, the most surprising answers, and what the debate could mean for James’s reelection campaign.

Mamdani’s Press Conference Video Raises Questions About Missing Protest Chants

Friday, October 9, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s latest attempt at damage control may have just BACKFIRED spectacularly! After angry protesters confronted him during a New York City press conference about an ICE shooting, Mamdani’s team posted a video in which the protesters’ chants were no longer audible. But other recordings captured the crowd loud and clear. Larry compares the footage, exposes the dramatic difference between the videos, and explains why Mamdani’s own supporters are becoming an increasingly serious political problem.

Trump & Vance Target Microsoft, Adobe and Elite Universities in Immigration Crackdown

Friday, October 9, 2026

The Trump administration is taking action against alleged abuses of federal employment immigration programs. JD Vance announces the suspension of Microsoft, Adobe and several major IT outsourcing firms from the PERM labor certification process, while nine universities, including Harvard, Yale and Stanford, face investigations into alleged J-1 visa abuses. Larry O’Connor breaks down the announcements, the administration’s allegations about American workers being displaced, and the implications for Big Tech and higher education.

Dana Loesch on James Talarico’s Campaign Absence and the Texas Senate Race

Thursday, October 8, 2026

James Talarico has reportedly been absent from the Texas Senate campaign trail for nearly two weeks, and Republicans are having a FIELD DAY. Ken Paxton’s campaign is distributing missing-person-style flyers, President Trump is openly mocking Talarico, and Dana Loesch has a fascinating theory about what’s really happening. Larry sits down with Dana to discuss the bizarre controversy, the Texas Senate race, and why Talarico’s absence could become a serious political problem.

Zohran Mamdani Faces Backlash From Pro-Palestinian Protesters at October 7 Vigil

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Zohran Mamdani is facing a political nightmare after furious protesters confronted him at an October 7 memorial vigil in New York City. Some activists from the movement that helped fuel his political rise are now calling him a TRAITOR. Even Hasan Piker is weighing in on the backlash. Larry breaks down the confrontation, Mamdani’s reaction, and why his own political allies are turning up the pressure.

Marco Rubio Confronts Reporters and Defends Western Civilization in Athens

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Marco Rubio just delivered an extraordinary defense of Western civilization in Athens, Greece, but first he had some VERY pointed words for the media. The Secretary of State shut down reporters’ questions, called Amnesty International a fraud and delivered a powerful speech about America’s future and the importance of defending the West. Larry breaks down Rubio’s remarkable day and what it could mean for his political future.

Mamdani’s October 7 Message Reveals a Growing Problem for Democrats

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Three years after the October 7 Hamas attack, Larry examines how prominent Democrats and media outlets are talking about the anniversary — and then digs into resurfaced rhetoric surrounding Democratic candidates and their political allies as the midterms approach.

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Trump’s California Remarks Spark Media Firestorm and Fact-Check Fight

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

An explosive claim about President Trump’s remarks on Iran, Los Angeles and San Diego raced from a former Democratic campaign account into cable news and statements from prominent Democrats. Larry plays the fuller context, tracks how the claim spread, and breaks down the surprising pushback that followed — including from CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale.

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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Face Off in Crucial Maine Senate Debate

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson finally faced off in one of the most important Senate races in the country — and it got ugly fast. Larry breaks down Collins’ brutal fact checks, Jackson’s Medicaid blunder, his attempt to tie Collins to Trump and the question he simply wouldn’t answer.

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Zohran Mamdani Faces Revolt From His Own Pro-Palestinian Supporters

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s own far-left supporters are turning against him — accusing the New York City mayor of betraying the movement that helped put him in power. Larry breaks down the activists’ attacks, their planned October 7 protest, the fight over Mamdani’s antisemitism plan and why even Mamdani apparently isn’t radical enough for his own base.

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They Called Obama In To Save Abdul El-Sayed

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

A tight Michigan Senate race is exposing serious cracks inside the Democratic coalition. Larry breaks down Barack Obama’s decision to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic voter who says she may cross party lines to support Mike Rogers, the fiery debate over who actually leads the Democratic Party, and El-Sayed’s tense Fox News interview.

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Keith Ellison Faces Tough Questions as Minnesota Reelection Fight Heats Up

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Keith Ellison is facing new scrutiny in Minnesota as his reelection fight heats up. Larry breaks down Ellison’s tense exchange with CNN, a controversial pardon raised during his latest debate, questions surrounding his handling of fraud cases and the extraordinary message he delivered about voters supporting his opponent.

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