Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney discusses how to make the case for data centers amid concerns, President Donald Trump's promise of $5,000 dollar dividends and remarks on prices after the midterms on 'Varney & Co.' 00:00 Data centers and the 21st-century economy 01:05 Analyzing the Democrats' stance on business growth 01:43 Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal 02:41 The legal and inflationary risks of cash distributions 03:42 Trump’s promise on post-election prices 04:32 Credibility and GOP campaign strategy
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses whether America is finally ready for a third party and how it could come from the middle. Mick Mulvaney and Mike Nellis weigh in. Meanwhile, the AI bioweapons war. Claude isn't protecting you. Annie Jacobsen examines the threat. Later, we seem to be completely unready to confront China. Retired Brigadier General John Teichert assesses the challenge. Also, kids are not educated, and schools are failing them. Plus, independents are rising nationwide. Brian Bengs offers his perspective. This episode originally recorded on August 17, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses primary night across the nation in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington, but all eyes remain on Michigan. Evan Barker and Mick Mulvaney weigh in. Meanwhile, President Trump may be on the ticket for the midterms. How helpful is President Trump's endorsement? Will we see him on the campaign trail? Can you say no to his help? Erick Erickson examines political calculus. Later, taking a look at the election results as they come in. NewsNation's Blake Burman has the latest first, followed by Mark Halperin, Larry O'Connor, and Kevin Walling breaking down the results. Plus, red and blue are starting to fade as the country's independent voter affiliation continues to rise. Todd…
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how Iranians don't take President Donald Trump seriously, with Trump still refusing to do anything about stopping the never-ending war. Mick Mulvaney and Brigadier General John Teichert weigh in. Meanwhile, Democrats also won't do anything about the socialists as the Democratic Socialists of America invades Wisconsin and Michigan. Evan Barker examines the trend. Later, Dr. Anthony Fauci versus the media, with the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director pleading the Fifth all day during a Senate hearing. Mark Halperin and Tom Dupree analyze the testimony. Dr. Drew Pinsky offers his medical perspective. Plus, where is Mitch McConnell? The sick senator…
On this episode of "On Balance," Chris Cillizza fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses how the GOP is waking up to a scary reality: President Trump doesn't care about them. How does he end the war? Does he have credibility beyond his base? Mick Mulvaney and Steve Cortes weigh in. Meanwhile, Trump is doubling down on a massive 50% tariff on Canada. Peter Navarro explains the strategy. Later, DSA candidates vs. moderate Democrats. Are DSA candidates sucking up all the oxygen? Dan Turrentine and Matt Bennett debate the issue. Also, is Mamdani getting too big for his briches? Madeline Summerville and Tiffany Smiley assess the political fallout. Plus, taking a closer look at the groundbreaking Saudi Arabia nuclear deal. Joel Rubin analyzes…
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the series of controversial recent Supreme Court rulings, many of them breaking and setting historic precedent. Mick Mulvaney, Tom Dupree, and Isabel Brown weigh in. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine wages on, as President Putin has to grapple with an increasing number of setbacks. Former Defense Secretary under President Obama Leon Panetta assesses the battlefield. Later, the Colorado races for governor and House of Representatives have officially wrapped. Will another socialist take office? Also, Texas’s Senate race is in a dead tie. Could James Talarico upset Ken Paxton and turn the seat blue? Mark Halperin, Kevin Walling, and Larry O’Connor assess the races. Plus, Chicago is…
On this episode of "On Balance": Leland Vittert discusses the war in Iran and asks: Is Vice President Vance voting for Tucker Carlson? Representative Adam Smith, D-Wash., and Mick Mulvaney weigh in. Meanwhile, the mystery around UFOs continues, as a drone swarm seemingly approached an aircraft in Iran before the pilot ejected. Dr. Peter Skafish and Lt. Col. Tom Oltorik examine the latest developments. Later, Democrats are now all progressives, and purity tests are coming back to haunt them. Mike Nellis assesses the trend, while Scott Tranter brings us live election results as polls close in key primaries. Also, the new book "Regime Change." It will sell tons, but it won’t change things like the Reflecting Pool. Plus, Gen Z’s aversion…
Host Laura Ingle fills in for Blake Burman to discuss President Trump's testy exchange with GOP senators Wednesday regarding the Iran war and his meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte. Ingle also discusses breaking news out of Kansas City about a suspect in the shooting last week. #trump #iran #nato
Chris Cuomo begins a special two-hour edition by arguing that the White House is misrepresenting the Iran deal. He says several of its provisions closely resemble those in President Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, which President Trump left three years later. Cuomo challenges the administration’s claims about the agreement and questions its nuclear and financial terms. Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) spar over whether Congress should approve the deal. Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran had already caused a split within MAGA, but will this deal fracture the movement beyond repair? NewsNation Correspondent-at-Large Geraldo Rivera debates conservative radio talk show host Jason Rantz. Two million…
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how Vice President Vance is putting his political future in the hands of Iran. Semafor White House correspondent Shelby Talcott and former Trump White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney weigh in. Meanwhile, drones are proving more day after day to be a threat to everyone, from Russia and Ukraine to the Middle East, and now even back home: the planned terror plot that was foiled at the White House’s UFC event. Former CIA and FBI counterterrorism official Philip Mudd examines the risks. Later, the Freedom 250 celebrations. Will America last another 250 years? Editor-in-chief of 2WAY Mark Halperin and 2WAY co-hosts of “The Morning Meeting,” Larry O’Connor and Kevin…
