Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico? Full-Blown Political Brawl on Gerrymandering & U.S. Takes Aim at Cuban Strongman Week In Review

1. D.C. and Puerto Rico Statehood The U.S. Constitution intentionally established Washington, D.C. as a non-state federal district to avoid favoritism. Calls for D.C. statehood are framed as a partisan power grab to gain Democratic seats in Congress. Puerto Rico is described as: A more complex ca…

Chaos in DC on Reconciliation & DOJ Judgment Fund plus Raul Castro Indicted

1. Breakdown of Senate Disruption Over Reconciliation Why a planned Senate vote (a “vote-a-rama” tied to reconciliation) collapsed unexpectedly. Key points: Reconciliation is described as a process used to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass major legislation (in this case, funding border secur…

BONUS: Daily Review With Clay and Buck - May 21 2026

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.   Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and t…

BONUS POD: Untouchable No More—U.S. Slaps Murder Charges on Former Cuban Leader Castro

1. Historic Indictment Raúl Castro has been indicted by the U.S. for murder, conspiracy, and destruction of aircraft. Charges relate to the February 24, 1996 incident where Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes. Four people (including three U.S. citizens) were killed. 2. Allegation of …

Trump Endorses in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky & Texas, Castro about to be Indicted, and Dems’ Disgraceful History on Race

1. Power of Trump’s Endorsement Donald Trump’s political endorsements strongly influence Republican primaries. Multiple examples are cited: Indiana: Lawmakers who opposed Trump-backed redistricting lost primaries. Louisiana: Senator Bill Cassidy lost after Trump opposed him (linked to impeachment …

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 19 2026

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.   Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and t…

BONUS POD: CUBA + IRAN + RUSSIA=Potential Drone Warfare Just 90 Miles From Florida

1. Renewed Strategic Threat from Cuba Despite the Cold War being considered over, Cuba is again being viewed as a potential military staging ground for U.S. adversaries. The concern is not nuclear missiles like in 1962, but modern drone systems. 2. Drone Warfare Changes Everything Drones are: Che…

Dems Gone Wild—Kamala, Newsom & Spanberger in Full Panic about Losing Power

1. A “Power-Focused” Agenda Democratic proposals are primarily about gaining and preserving political control, not policy issues like the economy, crime, or border security. Examples include: Electoral College reform Supreme Court expansion Redistricting changes Statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico …

AOC causes Founding Father Grave Roll Overs, 'WE didnt get our Way' so BYE VA SCOTUS & Trump takes China Week In Review

1. Founding of the U.S. and AOC The Declaration of Independence (1776) and Constitution (~1787–1789) created the foundation of American democracy. These founding principles (e.g., “all men are created equal”) are portrayed as morally correct ideals, even though the country initially practiced slav…

Defending Police Heroes, Passing Trey’s Law & Fighting for Imprisoned Christians in China, plus Israel Sues the NYT

1. Support for Law Enforcement during Police Week Highlights bipartisan legislation to improve benefits for officers and their families. A specific bill aims to: Speed up death/disability benefit decisions (within 270 days). Expand eligibility to partially disabled officers. Core message: Police d…