Скачать или смотреть How a kid with an iPhone blew the Minnesota scandal wide open; Ukraine, Economic surprises

President Trump’s Christmas phone calls with kids — including talk of tracking Santa 🎅 — kick off a packed December 30 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, before the conversation turns sharply to the economy, foreign policy, and government failure at home.

We break down the latest GDP report showing continued economic resilience, even as Democrats and the media push an “affordability crisis” narrative. Then, the focus shifts overseas as Trump weighs in on Ukraine, his meetings with President Zelenskyy, and the brutal reality that Vladimir Putin shows little interest in ending the bloodshed.

Back home, Biden’s signature EV charging station plan crashes into reality. Despite billions spent and a goal of 500,000 chargers by 2030, just 384 stations have been built so far — a failure even the Washington Post editorial board can’t ignore.

In Minnesota, the lid is blown off massive fraud schemes tied to child care and welfare programs.

We examine: -The “Feeding Our Future” scandal
-Audio involving Attorney General Keith Ellison
-Contributions that followed government intervention
-The political fallout for Tim Walz, Peggy Flanagan, and Ilhan Omar, as questions swirl around sudden wealth and accountability
-Federal authorities are now surging FBI resources to dismantle fraud networks — but is it too late?

Then it’s California’s turn to say “hold my beer.” A new state audit reveals over $70 billion lost to homelessness programs, SNAP fraud, and a high-speed rail project where not a single track has been laid.

We wrap with the 2026 midterm narratives to watch:
-Democratic primary chaos and unpopularity
-Economic messaging vs. real GDP and inflation data
-The left’s internal fights over energy, affordability, and Europe
-All that — and why the political divide heading into 2026 may be wider than ever.

0:00-Intro
0:35-Trump's Christmas
1:41-Ukraine Latest
2:52-Biden's EV Disaster
3:58-Minnesota Bombshell
9:23-California Fraud
10:49-2026 Outlook

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