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The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan narrowly loses, citing alleged voter confusion over a second candidate with the same name. The unprecedented move raises questions about federal intervention in state elections just weeks before the midterms. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has poured more than $445 million into efforts to elect Republicans, as AI models demonstrate a growing ability to map cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and water systems. New court documents have renewed scrutiny of Rep. Ilhan Omar, though allegations about her past re...

Iranian officials warn that the U.S. and Israel could resume attacks before Israel’s upcoming election, with Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei threatening retaliation against U.S. assets across the region, including data centers and AI facilities. The White House denies plans to attack Iran before the U.S. midterms, but stalled diplomacy and military deployments are fueling fears of a wider conflict. Michigan Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed face off in a debate over their competing views, while a growing Democratic backlash calls on Rep. Ilhan Omar and state Sen. Omar Fateh to cancel their pl...

AIPAC announces it will no longer endorse candidates. Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign admits to producing controversial attack ad, which conservatives are defending. Zelenskyy offers to concede land to Putin and Russia agrees to more negotiations. Billionaire banker got a pardon after giving Alina Habba a huge contract. ProPublica’s new report alleges that defense contractor bribed Rep. Jim Clyburn and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Can Donald Trump and Iran ever reach another deal? Analyst Trita Parsi weighs in on a new Zeteo report exposing US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, for leveraging his position for his own financial gains.

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Ana receives a powerful shoutout from children in Gaza as the human cost of the conflict continues to resonate. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin’s CEO says demand for defense spending is “permanent,” raising questions about who profits as the Iran war drives military demand. Jeremy Loffredo joins the show.

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Happy Half Hour with Brett Erlich: October 14, 2026

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CALLING ALL ALUMNI! Join Cenk Uygur and Brett Erlich for tonight's episode of Old School. Ok topics…Cenk texted me this morning : Are you your toe? I'm not sure what that means? I can’t wait to find out though. Next we’ll discuss, complaining…does it actually work?

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Katie Zacharia is officially out after 5 days as Press Secretary. Meanwhile New CNN data highlights a striking decline in Donald Trump’s support among young voters, even as he praised the analyst behind the findings at a rally. Leaked audio reveals tensions inside CBS News over an Israel-related meeting, with reports that Lesley Stahl nearly quit 60 Minutes.

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Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as rivals circle and tensions grow inside the White House. Meanwhile, Ukraine says new Starlink restrictions are disrupting its military amid intelligence gaps and a worsening clash with Trump. Questions are mounting over political donations tied to Jeffrey Epstein following an investigation involving Senator Ashley Moody.

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are weighing whether to resume strikes against Iran before critical elections, risking a wider conflict as rising fuel costs put pressure on consumers. September inflation hit 3.7% annually, with gasoline prices surging. Israel stonewalls Trump's Board of Peace military outpost in Gaza.

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Benjamin Netanyahu is demanding the identification and prosecution of Israeli soldiers and officers interviewed in NAZA, a documentary exposing Israeli military practices and the killing of civilians in Gaza, raising serious concerns about press freedom and retaliation against sources. Meanwhile, AI companies are reportedly working to shape how lawmakers respond to a future AI crisis, raising questions about whether the industry is writing its own rules. Tara Palmeri joins the program to discuss the Cornell Seven controversy.

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Benjamin Moser, author of “Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History,” joins TYT. The Trump administration raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. Republicans flounder as the midterm elections approach.

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Disguised ICE agents shoot 28-year-old man in NYC. CNN reports ICE agents have been instructed to ramp up their arrest quota. Trump urges Minnesota residents to “fight back” in unhinged post. Trump’s polling sits at historic lows ahead of the midterm elections. Tucker Carlson slams Pete Hegseth’s execution stunt.

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Trump allegedly planning to reignite the war with Iran ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, a U.S. diplomat is accused of suppressing and altering reports critical of Israel, while newly reported messages show Kimberly Guilfoyle pressing a donor to wire $100,000 to her American Express account before her confirmation as ambassador to Greece.

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Attacks and harassment targeting oil, LNG, and LPG tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since the Iran war began, with at least 12 incidents reported between September 28 and October 5. The escalation comes as Gulf countries push to increase oil exports through the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, Trump’s antisemitism envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun says the administration has revoked more than 250,000 visas, amid scrutiny over how criticism of Israel and alleged antisemitic behavior are being treated by the administration. Evangelicals are projected to surpass Catholics in Brazil after 2032.

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Donald Trump sparked outrage at a Nebraska rally by saying Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, calling the potential loss of American cities “a very small price to pay” for keeping the country safe. California leaders condemned the remarks, while the White House later claimed Trump was describing a hypothetical threat that his administration had prevented. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq hit another record even as bond yields climb, attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating, and a new focus group finds Black voters uncertain about Abdul El-Sayed. Elsewhere, Donald Trump Jr. claimed that gutting USAID ha...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says society should accept “some bad things happening” in exchange for the benefits of AI, arguing that the technology should remain broadly accessible. Meanwhile, Brett McGurk joins Face the Nation to discuss U.S. foreign policy, a whistleblower who raised concerns about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein has died in what has been reported as a suicide.

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Donald Trump continued attacking the word “affordability” during a Texas speech, arguing that it is being used to criticize his economic record even as he claims prices are falling. Elsewhere, a Palestinian prisoner describes nearly two years of detention in an Israeli prison, the White House has begun mailing $500 ACA refund checks to eligible enrollees, anti-Zionist Hasidic Jews face hate-crime charges after removing an Israeli flag.

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The Pentagon says it is increasing the options available to President Trump for responding to a nuclear contingency, as U.S. officials also signal preparations for another major military operation against Iran. Meanwhile, The New York Times is facing criticism over its decision not to describe a recent plane takeover as a hijacking.

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The Senate voted 47–51 against requiring the State Department to report on the deaths of nine Americans killed by Israeli settlers or security forces in the occupied West Bank, including journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Omar Assad, and Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. Meanwhile, a FlyDubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged more than 17,000 feet before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident involving the pilots. Elsewhere, new polling examines Americans’ support for populist policies that cross traditional ideological lines.

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Akbar Shahid Ahmed joins the program. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a 25-page open letter aimed at American voters, urging them to reject President Trump’s foreign-policy approach and arguing that Iran and the U.S. could coexist if Washington changes course. Meanwhile, more than 100 Israeli settlers raided the West Bank village of Jalud, setting fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles and preventing a displaced family from returning home; Israeli authorities say several suspects were detained.

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for Israel to “go to war” in the West Bank and “do there what we did in Gaza,” as violence and tensions continue to escalate. Meanwhile, U.S. Marines were injured in a recent Iranian attack. Meanwhile, Trump appears to fall asleep during an Oval Office presser.

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Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restart nuclear negotiations, potentially creating a path toward de-escalation after months of conflict. Meanwhile, Rep. Don Bacon writes about the deportation of a longtime lawful U.S. resident, a “perfect storm” is developing in the bond market, and the Trump administration faces questions over its approach to AI regulation. 

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas are set to deliver separate addresses to the United Nations General Assembly as Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in Gaza, while President Donald Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian directly challenged Donald Trump in a defiant United Nations speech, accusing the U.S. of terrorism while saying Iran will not surrender and remains open to diplomacy. Meanwhile, the FBI’s investigation into Sen. Susan Collins and a defense contractor has come under renewed scrutiny after ProPublica reported that the probe was shut down after Trump returned to office. Sports betting sites are taking off and causing a lot of issues for the likeliest to lose. 

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Donald Trump used his United Nations speech to say he faces a choice between reaching a deal with Iran and “annihilat[ing]” the Islamic Republic, while also calling for continued economic pressure on Tehran. Meanwhile, a $1.5 billion concession reportedly helped unlock Paramount’s deal with California, Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani continue to maintain a public relationship despite policy disagreements.

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Donald Trump is weighing whether to expand the Iran war as the conflict continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz and put pressure on U.S. forces and global energy markets. The administration also decided against joining Saudi Arabia in strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, for now, amid concerns about the wider consequences of opening another front. Meanwhile, Israel’s leading U.S. advocate is pushing for deeper integration of the American and Israeli military industries.

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President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was "banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with more to come. Meanwhile, Trump’s aggressive push for AI and data centers is drawing unusual backlash from users on his own Truth Social platform, with many commenters criticizing his position on the technology.  Meanwhile, OpenAI has disclosed six new incidents involving concerning AI behavior, while Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna say they have secured enough support to force another House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related files.

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Gas prices are expected to jump sharply as damage to key oil infrastructure threatens a prolonged disruption, with the national average already reaching $4.43 a gallon.  Meanwhile, JD Vance is asking Americans to give the Trump administration “another chance” as he struggles to defend its record in a recent interview.  Hasan Piker is once again the target of the establishment’s wrath.

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Laura Loomer gets slammed for her past comments on 9/11. The Federal Reserve votes to raise interest rates. The Pentagon is revealing the scale of damage Iranian strikes inflicted on U.S. bases across the Middle East, with a watchdog report documenting hundreds of damaged or destroyed buildings and billions of dollars in equipment losses.  Meanwhile, Jared Kushner faces renewed scrutiny over his private business interests and role in U.S. diplomacy.

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The Trump administration wants to send Israel almost $3 billion worth of bombs. Saudi Arabia has shut a key pipeline following attacks, sending oil prices higher and adding to inflation concerns. Thomas Massie forces a vote to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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Murtaza Hussein joins the show as Houthis escalate tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Trump dismisses calls to slow AI development while Anthropic and other AI leaders warn about the risks of moving too quickly.

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Tara Palmeri says she was kicked out of the Republican midterm convention, while JD Vance is reportedly using leaks to the New York Times to shape a more sympathetic image amid growing speculation about his political future. Meanwhile, a 9/11 widow delivered a pointed rebuke of Saudi Arabia during a Ground Zero ceremony.

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Trump offers $5,000 bribe to voters if the GOP wins the midterms. Republicans get roasted for showing Hasan Piker’s thirst trap on the Dallas Jumbotron. Houthis capture critical port along the Red Sea. New report alleges Trump was warned by his administration that he is stuck in a forever war with Iran.

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The U.S. military says it destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles, marking another major escalation in the Iran conflict.  Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is challenging traders to bet against the Japanese yen, while reports say Donald Trump’s oil investments have gained millions as the war drives energy prices higher.

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Iran is warning that a new U.S. attack could trigger strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and American forces, raising the stakes for the global oil market.  Meanwhile, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods take effect as the trade dispute deepens.

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A new report examines Sen. John Fetterman’s limited involvement in Senate work behind closed doors, while Andrew Callaghan reports from Iran during a “Death to America” rally. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by threatening trade consequences for countries running surpluses with the U.S., Abdul El-Sayed criticizes Congress over a vote to freeze federal funding for schools that boycott Israel, and a billionaire linked to the “Board of Peace” is backing an AIPAC fund targeting pro-Palestinian candidates. Elsewhere, billionaire Leon Black is suing a congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein.

Cenk Uygur’s chair literally breaks during a heated argument with Piers Morgan, while Sen. Thom Tillis is calling for Pete Hegseth to be fired as pressure mounts on the Pentagon chief. Meanwhile, CodePink alleges that the Iranian wedding strike was carried out with three U.S. precision-guided missiles, Ted Cruz is already looking for staff for a potential 2028 presidential campaign, and Republicans reportedly fear Donald Trump could hoard super PAC money instead of spending it on the midterms. Daniel Bessner joins the show to discuss “Imperialist Realism,” and Alan Dershowitz gets demolished in a debate with Dave Smith.

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Donald Trump is openly asking why Iranians won’t “rise up and fight” to help him win the war, while JD Vance says he is doing “God’s work” and is fine if it leads to the End Times. Meanwhile, AOC flip-flops on whether or not Netaanyahu should be arrested as Israel continues it's genocide in Gaza.

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We're back to striking Iran. Meanwhile, a global bond sell-off threatens to squeeze borrowers, and a whistleblower says Trump officials are defying court orders on voting by mail.

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