Trump WH orders Pentagon to prep plans for potential Cuba operation: report; Ro Khanna blasts Chuck Schumer, Dems who voted to advance Israel arms sale; and more | 4.16.26

About this episode

The episode discusses various political topics including Trump's potential military plans for Cuba, criticism of Democratic leaders regarding Israel, and media commentary on political figures.

0:00 Gavin Newsom trashes California's Dem choices for gov; could Republicans win? Robby Soave | RISING 7:12 Trump WH orders Pentagon to prep plans for potential Cuba operation: report | RISING 13:08 Ro Khanna blasts Chuck Schumer, Dems who voted to advance Israel arms sale | RISING 18:05 GOP blocks war power limits again — where are the checks and balances?! Lindsey Granger | RISING 26:17 Zelenskyy says Ukraine captured Russian position using only robots, no humans | RISING 32:29 Jimmy Kimmel bashes MAGA critics to Michelle Obama, defends talking Trump on show | RISING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Robby Soave, Lindsey Granger

Topics covered

• Trump administration
• Cuba operation
• Israel arms sale
• GOP war powers
• Ukraine conflict
• Media criticism

Keywords

• Trump
• Cuba
• Israel
• Ukraine
• Gavin Newsom
• Ro Khanna
• Lindsey Granger
• Jimmy Kimmel
• MAGA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump WH, Pentagon, Israel, MAGA

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