Trump Heads to the Middle East, Edan Alexander Freed, China Trade Breakthrough, Drug Price EO, ICE Under Attack & More

10 Minute Drill - A podcast by Matt Whitlock

This week on The 10 Minute Drill, we’re unpacking one of the most chaotic news cycles yet. From President Trump’s high-stakes Middle East visit and the release of American hostage Edan Alexander, to a surprise China trade deal, an explosive executive order on drug prices, and Democrats escalating their war on ICE—this episode covers it all. We break down: Trump in the Middle East: The former president kicks off his term with a trip focused on peace talks—and controversy over Qatar’s role in the release of hostages. Edan Alexander Freed: After 580 days in Hamas captivity, the last surviving American hostage is home. But what about the 59 others? China Trade Deal: After “marathon” Geneva talks, Trump secures a 90-day tariff pause with China. The markets soar—what’s next? Drug Price Controls: Trump’s executive order targets Big Pharma—but critics like Steve Forbes and Kim Strassel warn it could kill innovation. Democrats vs ICE: Viral videos show Democrats physically clashing with ICE agents. One facility housed suspected terrorists and child predators. The Big Beautiful Bill: A GOP budget bill with Medicaid work requirements and citizenship verification—with sky-high voter support. Hawaii’s Climate Hypocrisy: The state sues Big Oil for climate change… but skips the biggest local polluter who donates to Democrats. Bourgeois Bernie: From coach to private jets, we look at how Bernie Sanders became the millionaire socialist who skips the TSA line. 📰 Fast, sharp, and packed with facts—this is the political update you need. 🎧 Only on The 10 Minute Drill—real news, no nonsense, in ten minutes or less.     Follow and leave a review if you want more quick, smart, no-spin political breakdowns. #Trump #EdanAlexander #MiddleEast #ChinaTrade #DrugPrices #ICE #BernieSanders #PoliticsPodcast #10MinuteDrill #ConservativeNews #Healthcare #ClimateLawsuits