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Israel's Bitch, America - May 20, 2026 May 21, 2026

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Thomas Massie’s detractors say his loss had NOTHING to do with the Israel lobby. NYT claims Iran’s military power made Trump back off of planned strikes. Hunter Biden tries to cover up his dad’s assistance in a genocide. Tucker Carlson hammers the state of Israel live on Israeli TV.

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Bipartisan Olive Branch - May 19, 2026 May 20, 2026

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Comedian and commentator Bassem Youssef appears in a new interview adding to the growing global backlash over the war and political polarization. Internationally, more Israeli politicians are now facing International Criminal Court warrants via the International Criminal Court, intensifying diplomatic pressure as legal accountability questions spread. In the U.S., a judge ruled that the Kars4Kids jingle is “deceptive,” raising questions about the group Kars4Kids’s fundraising practices.

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Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur, Bassem Youssef

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Clock Is Ticking - May 18, 2026 May 19, 2026

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Donald Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” after a strike on a nuclear facility in the UAE, escalating fears that the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war. Meanwhile, Thomas Massie gears up for a Tough Primary in Kentucky as divisions inside MAGA continue to deepen over Israel, Iran, and foreign intervention. Bill Maher is also facing backlash after criticizing Democrats for failing to condemn antisemitism strongly enough.

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Ro Hits BACK - May 15, 2026 May 16, 2026

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Donald Trump openly admitted the U.S. is fighting Iran in part to help Israel, even as global fears grow that the conflict could spiral further and destabilize oil markets worldwide. After leaving China with few concrete deliverables but signs of temporarily stabilized relations, Trump is now reportedly weighing plans to restart assaults tied to Iran. Meanwhile, Trump escalated attacks on Ro Khanna by saying he “shouldn’t be allowed” on Fox News.

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Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Rep. Ro Khanna

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Gorka's New Rules - May 14, 2026 May 15, 2026

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China gains a major edge on the U.S. amid the Iran war, while Israel threatens legal action against The New York Times over an opinion article alleging widespread rape of prisoners. Ana interviews journalist Ken Klippenstein.

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Hegseth's Report Card - May 13, 2026 May 14, 2026

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Reza Pahlavi gets called for egging on Iran war. Inflation reportedly jumped to 3.8% in April, driven largely by rising gasoline prices as growing anger over the economy threatens Donald Trump and Republicans heading into the midterms.

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Trump's Economic Nosedive - May 12, 2026 May 13, 2026

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Promises Of War - May 11, 2026 May 12, 2026

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Benjamin Netanyahu is now openly signaling the Iran war is far from over, even floating the possibility of U.S. troops entering Iran to secure enriched uranium as fears of deeper American involvement intensify. Neoconservative writer Robert Kagan warns in a dramatic new piece that Washington is facing “checkmate” in Iran and may no longer be able to control the consequences of the conflict. Meanwhile, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted Marjorie Taylor Greene as a “proven bigot and antisemite” during a clash over Gaza.

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