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Howie Kurtz weighs in on Elon Musk reinstating Donald Trump on Twitter, Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel to oversee the Trump investigation, and Elizabeth Holmes being sentenced to over eleven years in prison for fraud.

Howie Kurtz discusses Republicans snubbing Nancy Pelosi's announcement, Trump staying low-key after launching his 2024 run, and Twitter closing offices as hundreds resign.

Howie Kurtz discusses the GOP winning the majority in the House, the Senate clearing a bill that protects same-sex marriage, and FTX crypto exchange company imploding.

Howie Kurtz breaks down Donald Trump's speech from Mar-a-Lago, the media's reaction to the speech, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy winning the GOP nomination for House Speaker.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Trump announcing his third bid for the presidency, conservatives melting down over Kari Lake loss, and officials saying Trump took classified documents for ego trophies.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Republicans turning on Trump following midterm elections, Mike Pence speaking on January 6th for first time in new interview, and John Kelly saying Trump wanted to use the IRS to investigate enemies.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Donald Trump attacking Gov. DeSantis and Gov. Youngkin, conservative media turning on Trump, and Elon Musk facing multiple problems with Twitter.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the media not owning up to terrible election predictions, conservatives urging Trump to delay 2024 run, and Mike Pence recounting January 6th in a new book.

Howie Kurtz breaks down the election results, a 'red wave' not materializing, and grades the media coverage of the election.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the Democrats scrambling to defend seats in 'blue states', Kari Lake's former colleagues saying they remember her politics differently, and Elon Musk rushing to raise revenue for Twitter.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Democrats panicking just days before midterms, Trump advisor Kash Patel testifying in Mar-a-Lago document case, and the Nets suspending Kyrie Irving indefinitely.

Howie Kurtz highlights President Biden delivering another 'democracy' speech, becoming a national political star by losing, and Dan Snyder considering selling the Washington Commanders.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the Paul Pelosi attacker having more targets than previously known, Trump lawyers talking to the Jan. 6th committee over possible appearance, and Elon Musk lowering the possible Twitter Blue monthly fee.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the Paul Pelosi attacker confessing to a kidnapping plot, Elon Musk planning to charge a monthly fee for Twitter Blue, and Republicans gaining ground a week out from midterms.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the attack on Paul Pelosi sparking a list of conspiracy theories, Twitter head Elon Musk tweeting a link to a known conspiracy peddling site, and Barack Obama campaigning for Warnock in Georgia.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Elon Musk firing top Twitter executives on day one, Republicans quieting talk of impeaching President Biden, and Paul Pelosi being assaulted during home invasion.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on a second woman saying Herschel Walker drove her to an abortion clinic, Trump and crime taking center stage at New York governor debate, and Kanye West being escorted out of Skechers' headquarters.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on John Fetterman struggling in the TV debate vs. Mehmet Oz, progressive Democrats retracting a letter to Biden urging negotiations with Russia, and Trump scolding Blake Masters on 'rigged election' answer.

Howie Kurtz highlights Adidas ending their partnership with Kanye West, Harvey Weinstein lawyer calls rape allegations consensual sex, and math and reading test scores falling across the United States.

Howie Kurtz discusses the FBI finding classified documents on Iran's nuclear program at Mar-a-Lago, Bob Woodward releasing a new audiobook with hours of Trump interviews, and midterm voters focusing on the economy and crime over abortion issues.

Howie Kurtz weighs in on whether or not there is another Republican that could take on Trump's mantle, big name Democrats absent from campaigning for Biden, and Elon Musk saying he will cut the Twitter workforce by seventy five percent.