The Damage Report with John Iadarola

Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Mississippi special Senate election

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen makes a plea deal with Robert Mueller

First bill from House Democrats tackles voting rights, campaign finance, and anti-corruption

Allegations of GOP voter fraud in North Carolina's 9th District

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encourages the government to fight climate change as ambitiously as moonshot

Wisconsin Republicans vote to weaken powers of new governor

Mitt Romney slams Trump's character in Washington Post op-ed. A black 7- year- old is shot and killed by a white man in a random drive-by shooting. A McDonald's employee has to defend herself when a customer physically attacks her. Rebel HQ's Emma Vigeland gives her thoughts on Elizabeth Warren's presidential exploratory committee announcement and Trump tweets about his haters in the new year.

New Democratic House takes over. Guest Rio Tazewell breaks down sweeping reform bill. Evangelical Leader Jerry Falwell Jr supports Trump no matter what. Guest Cara Buckley explains what women lead and black film success could mean for the future. Lastly, John Iadarola reports on international news from UK, Norway, Brazil, and the Solar System.

Anderson Cooper sits down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for extended 60 Minutes interview. Activist Shaun King's anonymous tip leads to the arrest of Jazmine Barnes shooting suspect. Vermont newspaper's editorial board begs Bernie Sanders not to run for president. John Bonifaz, co-author of The Constitution Demands It, on Trump impeachment. Author Joshua Goldstein discusses solutions to solve climate change. Video of Drake kissing a 17-year-old fan resurfaces.

President Trump to deliver a prime-time address about the government shutdown and fake border crisis. Right-wing outlets are spreading misinformation about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's proposal for marginal tax rates. Journalist David Sirota discusses how Ocasio-Cortez has affected American political discourse. Showrunner Matthew Carnahan's show, Valley of the Boom, is a limited series about the 90's dot come era and Silicon Valley's tech boom and bust. This week's Meanwhile In segment features news from Rio, Cuba, and Poland.

Donald Trump addressed the nation about the shutdown and border wall. Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez respond. Ayanna Pressley gives a power speech to call out Donald Trump over the government shutdown. Florida ex-felons regain their right to vote. NYC's mayor Bill de Blasio's plan mandates paid time off for city's workers. R. Kelly's criminal investigation is underway following Lifetime docuseries. Donald Trump nominates former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA head.

Climate change data confirms the severity of the crisis and yet only 19% of right-wingers are "deeply worried." Ryan Grim LIVE on the REAL issue with Pete's wine cave, why the young left actually dislikes Pete Buttigieg, the 4th quarter of 2020 fundraising coming to an end and Castro ending his presidential bid. Philippa Ashford, a nurse and mentor, was killed celebrating the New Year with her family by "celebratory gunfire." Meanwhile in...Vatican City, the Pope slaps a pilgrim's hand. Meanwhile in...Australia, bushfires continue to ravage the nation with 17 already dead, 17 more missing and over 480 MILLION mammals lost.

Trump orders an airstrike that kills Iranian leader Suleimani and his own old tweets and videos expose his entire stupid strategy to start a war with Iran to help in his re-election bid. Geraldo Rivera COMES for Fox News and Trump about Iran. Sarah Kleiner LIVE on the FEC being effectively shut down as the 2020 elections loom, many small-dollar Dem donors still being undecided on their preferred candidate and Biden's campaign refusing to disclose his high-profile bundlers. Bernie's consistency on his anti-war stance blows all of the other candidates out of the water. Ben Shapiro tries to come for Emma and it was HILARIOUS. Francesca Fiorentini LIVE on her Red, White and Who special on MSNBC exploring where the country stands on healthcare. "Evil" SEAL Ed Gallagher becomes an Instagram influencer and it's gross.

Donald Trump issues more threats. Iran announces the end of nuclear restrictions. Trump gave Mar-A-Lago pals a heads up on Iran. Julian Castro endorses Sen. Elizabeth Warren for president. Republicans want more Trump in 2024. Did Michelle Williams' Golden Globes acceptance speech miss the mark? Ricky Gervais calls out Apple in his Golden Globes monologue.

Trump chose the 'most extreme option' to Iranian-led violence. Mike Pompeo doubles down, threatening more action in Iran. Progressive Activist Jordan Uhl LIVE on Fox's Pete Hegseth defending America committing war crimes. Sanders challenges Biden's ability to beat Trump. Vox's National Security Staff Writer Alex Ward on what war with Iran would look like. Unprecedented number of animals killed in Australia brush fires.

Iran launches ballistic missiles towards US bases; no casualties were reported in the strikes. Ukraine Boeing 373-800 jet leaving Tehran crashes, killing all on board. Trump imposes new sanctions on Iran following strikes. New study shows impacts of US-China trade war. Journalist and filmmaker Eric Byler gives firsthand account of Australia fires. Instagram bans influencer fundraising for Australia fires.

Trump White House suggests ignoring war powers; GOP stumbles defending executive overreach. Pulitzer Prize Winning Reporter Hedrick Smith on his documentary 'The Democracy Rebellion." Catch it on your local PBS station this month. Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out against war. Congressional Candidate (OH-10) Eric Moyer LIVE. New endorsements roll in for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

Leaked audio reveals Donald Trump pressured GA's Sec. of State to “find” enough ballots for him to win. Multiple GOP Senators announce their plans to object to certifying Electoral college votes. Louie Gohmert declares the republic will end if Congress doesn’t overturn Trump’s loss. Fauci responds to Trump’s tweet on Coronavirus numbers. “Bean Dad” becomes the internet’s latest villain. Gary Chambers joins to discuss his run for Louisiana’s Second District.

Trump rallies for Republicans in Georgia. More Republicans announce their plans to object to the electoral college results. Sen. Kelly Loeffler runs a racist Facebook ad. England goes back into strict lockdown after rising Covid numbers. Max Burns joins to discuss Trump’s leaked phone call with Georgia’s Sec. of State.

With 98% of the votes counted, Democrats appear to win control of the Senate with victory in Georgia. Republicans turn to Mike Pence for a last-ditch effort to steal the election. Trump supporters take to the streets in D.C. John challenges Rudy to a fight. Mateo Askaripour discusses his new book, BLACK BUCK.

4 people are dead after insurrectionists storm the Capital. Trump Officials resign en masse. Congress certifies Biden’s win. Trump continues to cry fraud. Polling reveals Republican’s support for yesterday’s events. Prosecutors in Kenosha decline to bring charges against the officer who killed Jacob Blake. Wealthy donors jump to the front of the vaccine line in Florida. Akela Lacey joins to discuss her latest reporting for The Intercept.

Trump announces he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration. Trump extremists turn on him after he condemns Wednesday’s violence. New reporting reveals Capitol Police turned down offers of support from the Pentagon and FBI. California workers see the effects of Proposition 22. It’s time to take out the trash! Find out who John, Brett and you (yes, you!) picked as the Garbage Person of the week.

Democrats prepare to introduce articles of impeachment. Trump is officially banned from Twitter. The president refuses to contact the Vice President. Prosecutors charge Capitol rioters. Cops describe the chaos they witnessed on the ground. Koa Beck discusses her new book, WHITE FEMINISM.

Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account. Far-right figures plan Jan. 6 vigils to honor accused insurrectionists. TX Governor Greg Abbott begs for federal covid aid. Dr. Fauci says the CDC could amend its new isolation guidelines. Hilary Clinton blames progressives for future election losses. Donald Trump endorses Hungarian autocrat Viktor Orban. AOC responds to creepy comments made about her boyfriend’s FEET. A Missouri news anchor reveals a racist voicemail she received.

The January 6 committee reveals Trump’s social media strategy to spread ’The Big Lie”. Virginia motorists are trapped for up to 19 hours as a snowstorm rages across the D.C. area. Airbnb announces efforts to prevent racism on the platform. New data shows the devastating impact of the pandemic on children. A New York teacher is arrested after allegedly vaccinating one of her son’s teenage friends. Dan Crenshaw feuds with Marjorie Taylor Greene. Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro promotes an election fraud board game.

Trump cancels his January 6 anniversary event. The 1/6 committee reveals texts from Sean Hannity. Chicago teachers vote to return to remote learning. The Albany DA drops its criminal complaint against former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Jesse Watters attacks young people for taking Covid precautions. Kyle Rittenhouse considers a book describing his “unorthodox journey into adulthood.” Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman meets with Turkish President Erdogan. A new French law encourages alternatives to cars. MIT scientists predict more hurricanes in midlatitude regions. South Korean authorities warn of cats starting kitchen fires. US covid numbers hit a record high of more than 1 million.

Joe Biden speaks on the anniversary of the insurrection. Republicans who voted to impeach Trump face primary challenges. Ted Cruz angers supporters by calling 1/6 a terrorist attack. Dozens are killed in Kazakh protests over gas prices. Nate Silver compares school closures to the Iraq war. A hockey fan is awarded a scholarship after warning a staffer he might have skin cancer. Jesse Watters attacks young people for taking Covid precautions.

Ted Cruz begs for forgiveness after sparking outrage among Jan 6 truthers. Tucker Carlson claims the insurrection “barely rates as a footnote in history”. Donald Trump prepares to launch his ‘Truth Social’ app. A capitol rioter is accused of causing a fatal car crash. GOP lawmakers push natural immunity as an alternative to vaccines.

A building fire in the Bronx leaves 19 dead. AOC tests positive for Covid-19. Researchers in Cyprus discover a “DeltaCron” covid variant. Senator Ossoff introduces legislation to ban congressional stock trades. Data reveals US emissions are up after a pandemic dropoff. Video shows a LA train obliterate a crashed plane stalled on the tracks. A Texas mother is charged with child endangerment after putting her Covid-positive son in the trunk of her car. Novak Djokovic is allowed entry into Australia. A South Korean presidential candidate proposes government funding for hair loss. Dozens of ostriches run through the streets of China after escaping from a farm.