Sidebar with Katie Phang

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest developments in her lawsuit over the Epstein files, specifically Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s newly filed response. Her attorney, Brendan Ballou, CEO of the Public Integrity Project, joins Katie to analyze the filing, explain what it means for the case, and discuss the next steps in the fight for transparency and accountability. Katie also unpacks Trump’s latest attacks on the press, including the DOJ’s subpoena of phone records of New York Times reporters who covered safety concerns surrounding the new Air Force One, along with updates on Friday’s rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Plus, she covers Darline Graham stepping in for her late brother, Lindsey Graham, and ends with some rare good news on the fight over ICE funding. Thanks to our sponsors: Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Todd Blanche’s grotesque ambition to become the Attorney General of the US was on full display last week during his Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing. But a lot of people don’t know what happened behind closed doors when he met with several Epstein survivors and family. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, join Katie Phang with all of the details, including the jaw-dropping moment Blanche disrespected Virginia’s memory. Check out Sky, Amanda, and Virginia's nonprofit here: https://www.speakoutactreclaim.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The Tate Brothers were arrested in Miami this weekend to be extradited to the UK to face an additional 38 NEW charges involving rape, sex trafficking, and assault. Katie Phang details the investigations in Britain and Romania, including the intimate and immediate connections the Tate Brothers have to Convicted Felon Donald Trump, his family, and the Moronsphere that is MAGA World. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The Trump Administration admits that it used training videos to show FBI analysts how to redact Convicted Felon Donald Trump’s name?? Yet another example of how the Trump Administration thinks it doesn’t have to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Allison Gill joins Katie Phang to explain this amazing development in her FOIA lawsuit and what’s next! Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The merger between Paramount/Skydance and Warner Bros. will consolidate so much power and control over content and cost in the hands of Trump’s billionaire buddies, the Ellisons. But California AG Rob Bonta and other Democratic AGs are fighting back with a sharp lawsuit to block the merger. He joins Katie Phang to explain the theory of the case, as well as to share his thoughts on Todd Blanche’s nomination for AG. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Although the Trump DOJ continues to do nothing to seek justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, other countries have launched new investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates based on the release of the Epstein Files. In France, authorities are also looking at Jean Luc Brunel and Gerald Marie, two men associated with Epstein who also ran major modeling agencies and have been accused by several women of trafficking and rape. Katie Phang reports from Paris on new victims who have come forward in a judicial process that might bring long-awaited justice. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Why is Trump refusing to disclose his communications with Boris Epshteyn and Steve Bannon over his deals with those mega law firms last year to avoid getting hit with Executive Orders? Katie Phang details what a current lawsuit brought by the American Bar Association has revealed thus far and why it all stinks of a cover-up. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie discusses the latest breaking news, including the fatal ICE shooting of Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine and the growing questions surrounding the incident. Plus, Epstein survivor Dani Bensky and Lauren Hersh, CEO and Co-Founder of World Without Exploitation, join Katie to discuss the latest developments in the Epstein files, the push for transparency, and tomorrow’s Senate confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche. Katie also unpacks Trump’s latest efforts to revive false claims about the 2020 election ahead of the midterms, including his upcoming primetime address, as well as new scrutiny over whether Elon Musk’s actions during the 2024 election violated campaign or election laws. Check out the World Without Exploitation petition here: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/4093/actions/public?action_id=6018 Thanks to our sponsors: Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Lean: Visit https://takelean.com and enter code PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Acting AG Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent role of AG is the most important moment in Trump Regime 2.0. Trump needs Blanche to help him achieve his backslide into autocracy, and Blanche is a willing loyalist. Senator Cory Booker joins Katie Phang to talk about how Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death impacts Blanche’s confirmation vote and the new lawsuit brought to block the Paramount Warner Bros. merger. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Acting AG Todd Blanche has brazenly committed violations of the court order entered against him in Katie Phang's lawsuit over the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The judge directed Katie Phang to respond to his excuses and inaction. Here, she walks through her filing in detail, explaining the legal strategy and why Blanche must produce the documents at issue in unredacted form inside the judge’s chambers for the parties to review and why the court should fine Blanche $1,000 a day until he complies with ALL of the court’s order. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

NEW: Federal judge bench slaps Felon Trump, his fail-sons, and their lawyers for their collusive lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department. She finds that the lawsuit was fraud against the court, that there isn’t any “settlement”, and she refers the complicit lawyers, including Todd Blanche, to their respective bars for disciplinary action. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Felon Trump has weaponized his DOJ once again, serving subpoenas on journalists because he didn’t like their news coverage about his $400 million Qatar corruption jet. Katie Phang on why Trump’s repeated attacks on the free press will be worse if his loyalist Jay Clayton gets confirmed as the next DNI. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Andrea Renee Shaw has been indicted for the First Degree Murders of her two 18-month-old twins, but she claims that they died of suffocation because of…vaccines. Katie Phang walks us through some of the major court documents, including the indictment and Shaw’s attempts to reduce her bond. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Lindsey Graham’s blind loyalty to Convicted Felon Donald Trump has resulted in Americans suffering from an illegal war against Iran, the elimination of affordable health care, and a parade of countless horribles. He’s been in office since 1992, and it’s time for a change. That breath of fresh air is Dr. Annie Andrews, who is poised to unseat Lindsey Graham this November. She joins Katie Phang to talk about this now-competitive(!) and how Graham has picked Trump over South Carolinians. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

In another act of obstruction of justice, the Trump DOJ continues to refuse to cooperate and turn over unredacted Epstein files to the New Mexico Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, as he conducts the only state criminal investigation. Katie Phang with the details of Torrez’s letter to Todd Blanche & New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission’s work. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

It’s more “rules for thee, but not for me” when it comes to Texas AG Ken Paxton, who is currently running for the US Senate. Paxton used an address where he hasn’t lived since 2024 while voting in six elections in the past two years, including just this past May! Katie Phang breaks down the allegations of how Paxton may have committed a second-degree felony. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was gunned down by ICE on the streets of Houston, leaving behind a devastated family and an angry community. The CEO of LULAC, Juan Proaño, joins Katie Phang for the very latest on Lorenzo’s killing, including exclusive information about how the family is being thwarted from even being able to secure Lorenzo’s body for a funeral. Check out the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-52-years-old Check out the petition: https://lulac.org/advocacy/alerts/ice-houston-shooting-july-investigation/ Check out LULAC: https://lulac.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today, in 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was charged in a NY federal court with one count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. Seven years later, and we still remain outrageously in the dark about the facts, evidence, abusers, and enablers that participated in his international sex trafficking ring. Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the latest setbacks in Trump’s effort to revive his election fraud narrative ahead of the midterms, including a major ruling in Fulton County, Georgia, where a judge rejected the DOJ’s attempt to obtain the names of 2020 election workers. Election law expert Marc Elias joins Katie to discuss that case, his ongoing legal battles through Elias Law Group and Democracy Docket, and the broader fight over voting rights. Katie also unpacks the latest political scandals in Washington, from the sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner to Mitch McConnell’s disappearance, as well as updates on the Iran conflict and Belgium’s trolling of Trump after knocking the U.S. out of the World Cup. Thanks to our sponsors: Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

NEW: More than 1200 former DOJ employees sign an open letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee OPPOSING Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General. Katie Phang breaks down this scathing letter and explains why this kind of public opposition speaks volumes about the uphill battle Blanche will have to get across the finish line. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

As the death toll continues to rise in Venezuela beyond the latest number of 3,342, hope turns to despair. The country was already suffering before these 2 massive earthquakes, and now, for so many, their essential infrastructure has been destroyed. All Hands & Hearts’ CEO, Nate Mook, joins Katie Phang for the latest from on the ground in La Guaira and the surrounding areas & a warning message for what’s to come. Check out All Hands & Hearts here: https://allhandsandhearts.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

In the run-up to the 2024 election, Trump vowed to be “the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House.” And after a horrifically tragic July 4th weekend resulting in at least 6 dead and dozens injured, the Trump Regime announces more rollbacks of gun regulations, including loosening restrictions on gun sales. Katie Phang on the powerful gun lobby and how SCOTUS is emboldening Trump to put the Second Amendment on steroids. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews⁠ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

If there’s someone who knows dysfunctional politics, it’s Mary Trump. And she recognized the need for a new PAC that supports candidates and causes that understand what is at stake and what public service truly means. She joins Katie Phang on the launch of her new PAC, Transcend, and the two also celebrate the recent win of their friend, E. Jean Carroll, against Convicted Felon Donald Trump. Check out Transcend here: https://marytrumptranscendpac.org/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

NEW: In Katie Phang’s lawsuit against Acting AG Todd Blanche, he claims in a last-minute filing that the DOJ won’t produce additional Epstein files or documents because not only were the redactions and withholdings appropriate, but he also wants to protect the privacy of the victims…despite already repeatedly violating their privacy. Katie Phang scathingly analyzes Blanche’s response & skewers his arguments. Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down a bombshell report from Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee alleging corruption, wire fraud, and pay-to-play schemes tied to Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative. Rep. Jared Huffman, the committee’s ranking member, joins Katie to discuss the findings and what comes next. Katie also unpacks the latest in her lawsuit over the Epstein files as the deadline looms for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to respond to Judge Sullivan’s order. Plus, she breaks down a series of embarrassing DOJ missteps this week, from a controversial indictment over the reflecting pool and the protest arrest of an Air Force Major to the accidental release of the second volume of Jack Smith’s report. Thanks to our sponsors: Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Trump’s DHS is now tracking down people whom they allege have made social media posts or sent emails that they claim have threatened federal officials. One of those people is Paigelynne Gonyea, whose Instagram post is now at issue with the federal government. She joins Katie Phang to talk about what happened with DHS and where things are heading. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon and oft-deadbeat Donald Trump is trying to avoid having to pay E. Jean Carroll her $5.5 million plus interest, but she’s not having it. Katie Phang walks us through the latest filings by Carroll, asking the court to force Trump to pony up the cash. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

On the last day of their term, SCOTUS issued two major decisions that impact whether transgender girls can participate in sports at publicly funded schools. The highest court in the land continues its assault on transgender rights and expands the permission structure for hate and intolerance for this already marginalized community. President of the Human Rights Campaign, Kelley Robinson, joins Katie Phang for a frank discussion about these Supreme Court decisions and how to fight back. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump, in just his first year back in the Oval Office, raked in more than $2.2 BILLION. Making billions while everyday Americans suffer at the grocery store, the gas pump, and with no healthcare. Katie Phang has the details of Trump’s financial disclosure, including how much he made off of settlements from bullshit lawsuits. Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Blood is on the hands of the Trump Regime after 146 people who had just been deported a few hours earlier by the US to Venezuela were inside a hotel that pancaked due to the 2 major earthquakes. Katie Phang has the latest on these victims and analysis on how the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans by Trump led to their deaths. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

“Do not mess with someone’s kids.” Former Transportation Secretary and well-known Democrat Pete Buttigieg was swatted last week after someone anonymously called Child Protective Services to lodge disgusting lies against him. Katie Phang provides the background and details and analyzes the criminal exposure once those involved in pushing dangerous lies are discovered. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Big decisions out of SCOTUS as it winds down its term and the justices flee for the summer. Constitutional law scholar and professor Steve Vladeck sits down with Katie Phang to explain why SCOTUS’ uber-conservative six today gave Convicted Felon Donald Trump even more power over the Executive Branch and pushed Congress and the Judiciary into even smaller roles as branches of government. No man is above the law…except maybe Donald Trump? Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The wife of the former President of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for taking bribes, such as jewelry, in exchange for government posts/appointments. Her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to life in prison for masterminding a failed insurrection in December of 2024.  Katie Phang on how the US could take a lesson from countries like South Korea as to what accountability looks like for power-hungry, corrupt grifters. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: Federal judge GRANTS Katie Phang’s motion for preliminary injunction, ordering Todd Blanche to produce on or before July 2nd specific unredacted documents from the Epstein Files, including FBI notes from 4 interviews of a woman who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Felon Trump when she was just 13 years old. Katie walks through the details of the damning court order and explains what’s next. Plaud: Get up to 20% OFF with code PHANG at https://plaud.ai/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

The uber-conservative SIX on SCOTUS is reinforcing today that Supreme Court reform is long overdue. One of their most atrocious decisions, Mullin v. Doe, allows the Trump Regime to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians and pretends like overt racism by Convicted Felon Donald Trump wasn’t the reason behind terminating TPS for Haitians. Katie Phang focuses on the grotesque violation of the Constitution’s guarantee of equal treatment by SCOTUS Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

BREAKING: Federal judge in Virginia slamming Acting AG Todd Blanche and the Trump DOJ, essentially telling them that they aren’t trustworthy or credible. The judge refuses to dismiss a lawsuit brought against Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund simply because the DOJ thinks it’s over. Katie Phang breaks down the details of the court order, including ordering the DOJ to respond to the complaint. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Tucker Carlson and MTG proudly announce that they are “done with the GOP,” but what they’re not telling you is that they’re done with “Trump’s GOP.” Katie Phang’s theory is that all of this hullabaloo is just a strategic move for Carlson to tee up a presidential run in ’28. Is it really that far-fetched? Listen to Katie’s analysis on why even Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens are distancing themselves from Trump and MAGA. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down the mounting legal and ethical challenges Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing, from her own lawsuit against him to a bar complaint backed by 101 former judges and a separate lawsuit seeking records tied to his actions in office. She’s joined by Christopher Swartz of Democracy Defenders Fund, one of the attorneys who helped draft the bar complaint, to discuss the allegations and what they could mean for Blanche’s future. Plus, Katie unpacks the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including the Senate’s vote rebuking Trump’s war efforts and the growing scrutiny surrounding Trump's claims about his deal with Iran. Thanks to our sponsors: Plaud: Get up to 20% OFF with code "PHANG" at https://plaud.ai/phang Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/PHANG  and use my code PHANG for up to 20% off! Listen to the audio podcast of Sidebar with Katie Phang for daily updates on breaking news: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yIgs1wFPKAuspwPz9dgbo Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump continues to humiliate himself on the world stage as Iran dogwalks him for his bullshit “deal” to allegedly end his illegal war of choice. Iran clearly has the upper hand, and it shows. Plus, as Trump dangerously insists on Bill Pulte as the Acting DNI, our country’s national security is at risk. Congressman Jim Himes, the Ranking Member on the House Select Intel Committee, joins Katie Phang to bring the latest updates, including on Pulte’s mass firings at critical agencies. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump is now arresting US Olympians for merely touching the Reflecting Pool! But the reality is, Trump and his crappy vendor, who ruined the pool, should be arrested for the vandalism they committed on OUR property.  Katie Phang brings the latest details in the newest Trump lie about why the Reflecting Pool is in such bad condition and how Trump is trying to cover up his responsibility for the mess. Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (628) 289-0726 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/phang *Paid Partnership*” Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime friend and elite lawyer, Kathy Ruemmler, is trying to do reputation damage control in advance of her House Oversight interview by doing a fluff interview in the NY Times, where she claims she was used by Epstein. But the reality of the evidence publicly available suggests that she doth protest too much. Katie Phang brings the receipts and describes how this lack-of-apology tour isn’t helping Ruemmler. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

As Republicans take advantage of post-Callais redistricting to push illegally gerrymandered maps to gain seat advantages, data scientists, like Zachary Donnini at VoteHub, dive deep into the polls, tracking, and modeling to forecast outcomes.  And right now, Zachary tells Katie Phang that despite those gerrymandered seats, Democrats remain the clear favorites to retake control of the US House in November.  He explains how he forecasts elections, and he debunks the latest claims of election fraud by Republicans in the California races. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Trump’s ICE takes the gold medal for fraud, waste, and abuse as new reporting reveals that ICE spent $700 MILLION on 7 warehouses to be used as concentration camps for immigrants, and now ICE wants to just get rid of them. Katie Phang tracks the origin of the “reengineering initiative” launched last year by ICE to round up migrants like animals and how they’re allegedly doing an end-run around the transparent bidding process. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PHANG at https://www.oneskin.co/PHANG #oneskinpod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act, creating a race to the bottom by white supremacists to gerrymander and redistrict in order to eliminate the black and brown vote. But what they underestimated was the power of the people in responding to this attack on civil rights. Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins Katie Phang for a frank discussion on how the erasure of history was always the plan & Katie shares her concerns about the failure of some communities of color joining in the coalition fight. Find a Freedom Summer/Juneteenth event near you: https://blackpowerwarroom.com/freedom-summer/ Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Although the future of the $1.8 billion slush fund remains unclear, 1/6 insurrectionists are chasing another route to smash and grab American taxpayers' dollars by way of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), a federal statute that gives the Trump Regime unfettered discretion to make payouts on specious claims. Katie Phang tracks the status of this new tactic & discusses the link between the insurrectionists and other election deniers as they prepare to interfere with the upcoming Midterms. Lean: Visit https://takelean.com PHANG for your discount Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Legally speaking, an agreement to agree is not a binding contract. And Convicted Felon Donald Trump once again lies to the American people by suggesting that he has some binding deal with Iran to end his war of choice. Katie Phang breaks down what is publicly known about the terms that include no enforcement mechanisms and only serve to put the Islamic Republic of Iran in a better position than it was before Trump launched this illegal war. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie unpacks Trump's theoretical Iran deal with former U.S. State Department official Alexandra Bell, discussing whether any meaningful progress has actually been made and why the nuclear component remains at the center of the negotiations. Katie also breaks down the FBI’s announcement that it thwarted a potential attack targeting Sunday’s UFC event and the bombshell revelation that American taxpayers are footing more than half of the bill for Trump’s $600 million ballroom project, despite repeated assurances it would be privately funded! Thanks to our sponsors: Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/phang! #honeylovepod Ridge: Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/phang  #Ridgepod Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Did you ever think Greg Bovino would run for the presidency of the United States? Nor did I, but Will Sommer is reporting on not only how it is more possible than you think, AND how Bovino is cavorting overseas, building alliances with neo-Nazis who endorse ethnic cleansing. Will joins Katie Phang for a deep dive into his latest reporting on Kash Patel deploying the FBI against MAGA rivals and whether Katie’s theory about Tucker Carlson’s political dreams just might be real. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Convicted Felon Donald Trump nominates another personal lawyer, James/Jamie McDonald, from one of his favorite go-to law firms, Sullivan & Cromwell, for one of the most powerful jobs in the country: US Attorney for the SDNY. Katie Phang connects all of the dots, including exposing a recent criminal case prosecution that the Trump DOJ wants dismissed, which smacks of egregious pay-to-play corruption. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code PHANG for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/PHANG Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews

According to the NY Times’ latest reporting, the top advisers of Convicted Felon Donald Trump convened repeatedly in the Situation Room to conspire to cover up the release of the Epstein Files. Why? To protect Trump from what’s contained within them. And one of the leaders of that cover-up: Todd Blanche, who has been nominated/rewarded by Trump with the job of Attorney General. Katie Phang’s analysis of this bombshell reporting and why each and every one of these co-conspirators must answer questions, under oath, about their involvement. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com