Purple Political Breakdown

A fiery week in American politics: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest outside an ICE detention center ignites national outrage and reshapes New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. House Republicans unveil a massive $4.9 trillion tax bill packed with Trump-era extensions and deep social program cuts. In Saudi Arabia, President Trump touts $1 trillion in investments, lifts Syria sanctions, and faces backlash over a luxury jet gift from Qatar that may violate the Constitution. Plus, sweeping moves against DEI in the military, a clampdown on Harvard, a landmark deal with China to cut tariffs, and surprising signs of easing inflation. All that and more on this episode of Purple Political Breakdown.