# AG Nom Todd Blanche hearing fireworks; Nick Shirley on the Hill; Newsom vs. Musk

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Podcast: [10 Minute Drill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/10-minute-drill-7228376)
Published: 2026-07-16T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest stories from Washington, Capitol Hill, and the 2026 political landscape: President Donald Trump’s Defense & Innovation Summit: Trump announces a major defense manufacturing expansion in Pennsylvania and outlines his vision for rebuilding America’s defense industrial base through a “peace through strength” agenda. Todd Blanche vs. Senate Democrats: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faces tough questions and a heated confirmation hearing showdown on Capitol Hill. Nick Shirley’s fraud investigation reaches Congress: The independent journalist brings attention to allegations of government waste and fraud during a Capitol Hill hearing — while Democrats decline to attend. Michigan Senate race update: New polling shows the Democratic primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed tightening ahead of the 2026 Senate race. Gavin Newsom vs. Elon Musk: California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes Elon Musk and claims California helped fuel his success — sparking a debate over regulation, innovation, and capitalism. Joe Biden’s next chapter: The former president announces a new book, prompting questions about authorship and the controversy surrounding the use of the autopen. Tune in for the latest political news, election updates, Capitol Hill battles, and the stories shaping America today on 10 Minute Drill. 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Pennsylvania Defense Summit 2:45 - Todd Blanche Hearing for AG 4:11 - Nick Shirley Testifies on more Fraud 5:45 - New Michigan Senate Polling 7:51 - Gavin Newsom takes on Elon Musk 10:28 - Joe Biden Writes a Book

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