Jon Decker reports as the deadline to avert a partial government shutdown approaches, Senate Democrats face mounting pressure over whether to support a continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Negotiations remain tense as immigration enforcement reforms clash with Republican red lines, and Senate leaders weigh their next move before lawmakers depart for Munich and a Presidents Day recess.

Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment during a House Oversight deposition, as bipartisan lawmakers review unredacted Epstein files and raise new questions about powerful figures named in the documents. Calls for transparency grow as Congress debates the scope of redactions and accountability.

President Trump escalates trade tensions with Canada by threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, reigniting disputes over trade, tariffs, and U.S.–Canada relations ahead of a broader USMCA review.

Plus, U.S. military operations intensify overseas as American forces seize sanctioned oil tankers, enforce Venezuela-related sanctions, and strike alleged narco-terrorist vessels in the Pacific — part of a broader effort to disrupt global drug trafficking networks.

Jon Decker reports as the deadline to avert a partial government shutdown approaches, Senate Democrats face mounting pressure over whether to support a continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Negotiations remain tense as immigration enforcement reforms clash with Republican red lines, and Senate leaders weigh their next move before lawmakers depart for Munich and a Presidents Day recess.
Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment during a House Oversight deposition, as bipartisan lawmakers review unredacted Epstein files and raise new questions about powerful figures named in the documents. Calls for transparency grow as Congress debates the scope of redactions and accountability.
President Trump escalates trade tensions with Canada by threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, reigniting disputes over trade, tariffs, and U.S.&ndash;Canada relations ahead of a broader USMCA review.
Plus, U.S. military operations intensify overseas as American forces seize sanctioned oil tankers, enforce Venezuela-related sanctions, and strike alleged narco-terrorist vessels in the Pacific &mdash; part of a broader effort to disrupt global drug trafficking networks.

Go beyond the headlines and get a front-row seat inside the White House with veteran correspondent Jon Decker, who has covered every president since Bill Clinton. Broadcasting straight from the White House Press Briefing Room, Jon brings you a daily 15-minute briefing on the most important developments from the Trump administration, delivered with clarity, context, and no political spin.

With over 30 years of experience and unique access to both the West Wing and Supreme Court, Jon distills the chaos into facts you can trust. Whether you're heading to work or packing the kids’ lunches, this podcast will arm you with everything you need to know about what’s really happening in Washington. Start your weekday mornings with smart, fair, and concise White House coverage, Monday through Friday, right here.

Go beyond the headlines and get a front-row seat inside the White House with veteran correspondent Jon Decker, who has covered every president since Bill Clinton. Broadcasting straight from the White House Press Briefing Room, Jon brings you a daily 15-minute briefing on the most important developments from the Trump administration, delivered with clarity, context, and no political spin.
With over 30 years of experience and unique access to both the West Wing and Supreme Court, Jon distills the chaos into facts you can trust. Whether you're heading to work or packing the kids&rsquo; lunches, this podcast will arm you with everything you need to know about what&rsquo;s really happening in Washington. Start your weekday mornings with smart, fair, and concise White House coverage, Monday through Friday, right here.

The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker

Jon Decker reports as the deadline to avert a partial government shutdown approaches, Senate Democrats face mounting pressure over whether to support a continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Negotiations remain tense as immigration enforcement reforms clash with Republican red lines, and Senate leaders weigh their next move before lawmakers depart for Munich and a Presidents Day recess.

DHS Funding Showdown, Epstein Files Tensions, Trump’s Canada Bridge Threat & Cartel Crackdown

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