10 Minute Drill
10 Minute Drill
Matt Whitlock
Groundhog Day Shutdown; Don Lemon’s Arrest; Minnesota anarchy; Indoctrinating Judges
13 minutes Posted Feb 3, 2026 at 10:30 am.
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The February 3rd episode of the 10 Minute Drill Podcast dives into the political, legal, and cultural battles driving today’s biggest headlines — from the latest government shutdown showdown to a stunning Don Lemon indictment, a controversial Minnesota ICE ruling, and growing concerns over judicial climate bias.

In this episode:

  • Shutdown Latest – Democrats push new ICE restrictions, body cam mandates, and warrant changes as Speaker Mike Johnson draws a firm line in negotiations. What’s really fueling the standoff in Washington?

  • Don Lemon Indicted – A grand jury charges Lemon over a disrupted church service. Was he reporting or participating? We break down the First Amendment implications and newly surfaced video.

  • Minnesota ICE Ruling – A Biden-appointed judge rules against efforts to limit ICE operations, raising alarms about community enforcement and unrest in Minneapolis.

  • Judicial “Indoctrination” Debate – Legal experts slam the Federal Judicial Center’s scientific reference manual over alleged climate activism and political bias.

  • Virginia Democrats on Defense – More than 50 proposed taxes, including home repair taxes and Metro funding disputes, spark backlash across the Commonwealth.

  • Party Money Wars – New fundraising numbers reveal a widening financial gap between Republicans and Democrats.

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