In a dramatic new twist in the Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly demanded that Kyiv surrender the eastern city of Donetsk during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump hinted that Russia might “keep some territory” as part of a potential peace deal — even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington to request Tomahawk missiles. What does this mean for the future of the war and U.S. foreign policy?
In a major diplomatic development, President Donald Trump announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Following a two-hour call, both leaders claimed “great progress.” The meeting comes ahead of Trump’s White House talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as calls grow in Washington for stronger sanctions and military aid.
In this episode, we break down the latest U.S. military strike off Venezuela that left six dead. President Donald Trump says the operation targeted drug traffickers linked to “narcoterrorist networks,” while critics warn it could breach international law. We analyze the growing tension between Washington and Caracas — and what it means for U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.
The U.S. Supreme Court has officially rejected Alex Jones’ appeal in the Sandy Hook defamation case — leaving the $1.4 billion judgment against him intact. The Infowars founder had claimed the 2012 school shooting was a hoax, prompting lawsuits from the victims’ families. With this ruling, Jones faces the possible liquidation of his media empire as bankruptcy proceedings continue in Texas.
Tensions escalate as Russia strikes a hospital in Kharkiv, injuring dozens — just days before President Zelensky meets President Donald Trump in Washington. The meeting could reshape the war’s future, as Trump considers supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles. We break down the latest battlefield updates, diplomacy, and what this means for U.S.–Russia relations and Europe’s security.
Russia denies claims that its Novorossiysk submarine suffered a malfunction after surfacing off France. NATO confirms a French Navy frigate tracked the vessel near Brittany amid rising tensions and nuclear readiness drills in Europe. As Moscow and NATO trade accusations, is a new maritime confrontation looming? Dive into today’s full breakdown on The Politiker Podcast.
President Donald Trump declares a “new and beautiful day” for the Middle East as Israel and Hamas sign a historic ceasefire agreement in Egypt. The deal ends the two-year war in Gaza, secures the release of all hostages, and begins a massive international rebuilding effort led by Arab nations. 🌍🇺🇸
President Donald Trump announces a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas, ending the two-year Gaza war. The agreement brokered in Egypt with help from Qatar and Turkey includes the release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Palestinian prisoner exchanges.
Senate showdown: Former AG Pam Bondi grilled over the Epstein files, DOJ bias & Trump-era justice. Lawmakers clash over accountability, power & the rule of law as Chicago reels from immigration raids sparking national outrage.
Federal immigration agents have been accused of using military-style tactics in a wave of raids across Chicago, sparking outrage and investigations by Illinois officials. Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned the operations, saying federal officers are turning neighborhoods into “a war zone.” Reports describe helicopters, tear gas near schools, and even children zip-tied as agents target suspected gang members — but residents say U.S. citizens and legal immigrants are also being detained. The raids come amid the Trump administration’s renewed deportation push, led by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who has defended the tactics as necessary for agent safety. Meanwhile, activists and civil rights groups are demanding accountability as protests spread through Brighton Park, South Shore, and Broadview.
The Supreme Court has officially rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal — upholding her 20-year prison sentence for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in recruiting and grooming young girls for sexual abuse. We break down what this means for Maxwell, the Justice Department, and the unanswered questions surrounding the Epstein network.
Tensions erupt in Illinois as President Donald Trump orders the federalization of 300 National Guard troops — a move Gov. JB Pritzker calls “un-American.” A Chicago woman was shot by Border Patrol agents amid immigration raids, sparking outrage and legal challenges. We break down what’s really happening in Chicago, the politics behind the deployment, and how this fits into Trump’s broader law-and-order strategy.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts President Trump’s plan to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard troops, calling it “outrageous and un-American.” The move follows rising tensions over immigration enforcement and protests in Chicago. We break down what this means for federal power, state rights, and the growing national unrest.
In a stunning security lapse, a senior White House official accidentally revealed plans to deploy the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division to Portland. Anthony Salisbury, deputy to Stephen Miller, was caught on Signal discussing the move with top defense officials. The leak adds to a series of Trump-era intelligence mishaps as questions grow over military escalation in American cities.
FBI Director Kash Patel erupted at MSNBC, calling it an “a** clown factory,” after reports surfaced that an FBI agent was suspended for refusing to stage a perp walk of former FBI Director James Comey. CBS News and Reuters report Patel’s FBI weighed a “showy” arrest, while Comey, indicted for perjury and obstruction, has proclaimed his innocence. What does this mean for the DOJ, the FBI, and Trump’s influence? We break it down.
Russia has struck a passenger train in northern Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more in a “savage” attack condemned by President Zelensky. The strike targeted a Kyiv-bound train in Sumy, part of Moscow’s escalating campaign against Ukraine’s rail and energy grids. This episode breaks down what happened, how Ukraine is responding, and why Putin is ramping up attacks as winter approaches.
President Donald Trump has called on Israel to immediately halt its bombing campaign in Gaza after Hamas signaled partial acceptance of his 20-point peace plan. Hamas agreed to a full hostage exchange and to step aside from governing Gaza, but rejected immediate disarmament. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is ready to begin the first stage of the deal. Could this mark a turning point toward peace in the Middle East?
The U.S. has carried out its fourth deadly strike in a month against an alleged drug vessel near Venezuela, killing four people. President Trump has declared the fight with cartels a “non-international armed conflict”, raising serious legal and geopolitical questions. With Maduro condemning the strikes as U.S. “aggression,” is Washington escalating into a new shadow war in the Caribbean? Watch our breakdown now.
President Donald Trump has issued Hamas a hard deadline: accept his peace plan by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday or face what he warns will be “all HELL” unleashed in Gaza. Trump’s proposal calls for Hamas to disarm, release hostages, and exit governance, with Israel and Arab states supporting the plan. Will this ultimatum bring peace—or escalate the war? We break down the stakes, global reactions, and what comes next.
President Trump has declared that the United States is now in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, labeling traffickers as “unlawful combatants.” This follows U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean that left 17 dead. The move raises serious legal, political, and human rights questions as Congress pushes back against Trump’s expanded war powers. In this episode, we break down what this means for U.S. foreign policy, Venezuela, and the global war on drugs.