Sen. Durbin on Iran MOU, Trump admin weaponization, Supreme Court (with Joe Mathieu, Kailey Leinz)

Sen. Durbin (D-IL) criticizes the Iran MOU for lacking clarity on $300B reconstruction funds and notes it mirrors the Obama-era IAEA approach. He accuses Trump of weaponizing government (Pulte, Epstein files) and doubts AG nominee Blanche will stand up to the president. He expects Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship.

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Sen. Durbin on Iran MOU, Trump admin weaponization, Supreme Court (with Joe Mathieu, Kailey Leinz)

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Durbin notes Strait of Hormuz and gasoline prices remain unresolved, implying continued oil price uncertainty.

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Durbin does not directly comment on rates but the context of the show (Fed dot-plot signaling hikes) and his focus on inflation pressures supports a cautious upward bias.

Kailey Leinz

Asks if Durbin will expedite McDonald's confirmation to get Pulte out of DNI.
Dick Durbin

Bipartisan understanding was reached but Trump pulled the rug out; won't rubber-stamp any US Attorney.
Joe Mathieu

Asks why Trump is so determined to put Pulte in charge of intelligence.
Dick Durbin

Pulte is a loyal MAGA soldier who weaponized housing agencies to go after Trump's enemies.
Kailey Leinz

Asks if Blanche can promise anything to earn Durbin's vote for AG.
Dick Durbin

Will ask tough questions; concerned about corruption in Trump admin; doubts Blanche will stop presidential misconduct.
Joe Mathieu

Asks if Epstein files handling will color confirmation.
Dick Durbin

Law needed to force disclosure; still redacted; no one held accountable.
Joe Mathieu

Asks if he'll use hearing to explore more documents.
Dick Durbin

Yes; previous AG promised a stack of names but never delivered.
Kailey Leinz

Asks if the Iran MOU is at least a good deal if it ends armed conflict.
Dick Durbin

Never should have entered the war; 13-14 Americans dead, billions spent; MOU promises $300B to Iran without identifying source.
Joe Mathieu

Asks if the $300B is Iranian unfrozen funds.
Dick Durbin

Separate provision for repatriation; no identification of where reconstruction money comes from; taxpayers won't be happy.
Kailey Leinz

Asks if he trusts Iran to perform and how to verify.
Dick Durbin

IAEA inspectors again — same as Obama approach; after 13 years of trashing it, Trump is back to it; meanwhile gas prices and Strait of Hormuz remain issues.
Joe Mathieu

Asks if Supreme Court will uphold birthright citizenship.
Dick Durbin

14th Amendment is clear; applies to all persons; expects them to rule correctly.
Kailey Leinz

Asks about Supreme Court ruling on Trump firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
Dick Durbin

Ironic she was a Pulte victim; weaponization by Trump admin should end.

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