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DHS Shutdown, SAVE Act, FISA Abuse: Lying or Incompetent?

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Release Date: 03/23/2026

Fauci Pleads the Fifth, RFK Media Takedown, and the Death of a Free Press

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth more than 100 times, raising one unavoidable question: Why won't the media ask the questions every American should ask? RFK Jr.'s confrontation with CNN exposed far more than a disagreement over COVID. Together, these moments reveal a deeper crisis: the death of a press that once held government accountable. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times after receiving one of the broadest presidential pardons in modern history, yet much of the legacy media showed little interest in examining the constitutional, legal, and political implications....

John Hart: The Declaration Signer Who Defined American Grit

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

John Hart signed the Declaration of Independence knowing it would make him one of Britain's most wanted men. His extraordinary story reveals the true meaning of American grit and the sacrifices that built the United States. Most Americans have never heard of Declaration signer John Hart, yet his life captures the courage, resilience, and unwavering conviction that made American independence possible. As British troops and Hessian mercenaries swept across New Jersey during the Revolutionary War, Hart fled his home, lost his wife, watched his thirteen children scatter, and saw his livelihood...

Information Warfare: How the American Mind Became the New Battlefield

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Information Warfare is transforming the American mind into the newest battlefield in modern conflict. Every day, foreign adversaries exploit social media algorithms, artificial intelligence, automated bot networks, and human psychology to manipulate public opinion, deepen political division, and weaken constitutional self-government without firing a single shot. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explains how China, Russia, Iran, and other hostile actors exploit America's greatest vulnerability: the collapse of critical thinking and civic education. Rather...

Richard Stockton: The Declaration Signer History Judged Too Quickly

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Did history judge Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, too quickly? Richard Stockton risked his wealth, reputation, and life for American liberty. Yet after British forces captured him, imprisoned him under brutal conditions, and stripped him of his fortune, his legacy became clouded by controversy. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the extraordinary story of Richard Stockton, one of the most misunderstood Founding Fathers of the American Revolution. As America commemorates America 250, explore...

Iran Conflict: What the Media Isn't Explaining About the Bigger Global War (with Matt Tardio)

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

The Iran Conflict headlines dominate the news, but the media rarely explains the bigger global war taking shape behind the scenes. Discover how Iran, China, Russia, and information warfare fit into a broader geopolitical strategy that could reshape America's future. Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret Matt Tardio, host of the Speak the Truth Podcast, joins The P.A.S. Report to break down the Iran conflict, America's military objectives, and the growing alliance between America's adversaries. From the tactical realities of the Strait of Hormuz to the rise of information warfare and...

Who Actually Governs America? How the Administrative State Threatens Self-Government

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Who actually governs America? Has the administrative state accumulated so much power that it now operates beyond the constitutional authority granted by the American people through their elected representatives? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano examines newly declassified intelligence records, the Floris email, and FBI documents released by Senator Chuck Grassley. These revelations raise serious constitutional questions about whether unelected bureaucrats manipulated intelligence, suppressed critical information, and increasingly viewed themselves as...

What Happened to the Signers of the Declaration? Abraham Clark and the Declaration’s True Cost

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

What happened to Abraham Clark after signing the Declaration of Independence? The famous pledge of "our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor" became devastatingly personal when British forces captured his two sons and subjected them to brutal imprisonment during the American Revolution. Most Americans know the words of the Declaration of Independence, but few understand what those words demanded of the Founding Fathers who signed it. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the extraordinary story of Abraham Clark, whose...

America's Socialist Shift | Jeff Lax on the DSA, Education, and Anti-Americanism

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Democratic socialism is gaining influence across America, but how did it move from the political fringe into the mainstream? Professor Jeffrey Lax joins The P.A.S. Report to expose the forces driving the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), anti-Americanism, and the growing battle over America's future. As the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) expand their influence and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reshapes the political conversation, many Americans are asking how these ideas gained so much traction. CUNY Professor Jeffrey Lax joins Professor Nick...

Oath of Office: What Happens When Elected Officials Reject the Constitution?

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

What does the Oath of Office actually mean if elected officials openly campaign on dismantling the Constitution before taking it? This episode explores a constitutional question that few legal scholars have confronted, but every American should understand. Professor Nick Giordano examines a critical constitutional blind spot at the heart of the American Republic. While the Constitution provides mechanisms to address corruption and abuses of power after an official takes office, it appears to provide no clear constitutional mechanism for examining whether someone who openly rejects the...

Oliver Wolcott: The Forgotten Founder & Declaration of Independence Signer

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Oliver Wolcott, a Forgotten Founder and Declaration of Independence signer, picked up a musket to defend the nation he helped create. Discover the remarkable patriot who signed America's founding document, fought for independence, and devoted his life to serving the American republic. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin remain household names, yet few Americans know Oliver Wolcott, one of the forgotten Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence and fought in the American Revolution. A physician, farmer, judge, soldier, and Governor of Connecticut, Wolcott...

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DHS Shutdown, SAVE Act, and FISA abuses expose a political class that is either lying or completely incompetent. This episode breaks down what politicians say versus how government actually works.

When the rhetoric is stripped away, the reality is clear. From the DHS shutdown and ICE policy demands to the SAVE Act debate and FISA reauthorization, today’s political leaders continue to push narratives that collapse under basic scrutiny. We also look at the collapse of New York governance as a case study in what happens when this incompetence takes hold. This episode connects the dots and reveals how both parties contribute to a system that misleads the American people.

What You’ll Learn

Why the DHS shutdown and new ICE demands amount to a "silent amnesty" and expose flawed policy thinking.
How the SAVE Act is being misrepresented despite overwhelming public support for voter ID across all demographics.
The truth about FISA Section 702 abuse and how surveillance powers have been weaponized against Americans.
The New York Exodus: Why Kathy Hochul’s "Get Out" leadership is leading to a fiscal disaster.
How political messaging ignores federalism, legal realities, and basic cause and effect.

This is a must-listen breakdown of government incompetence, political deception, and the growing disconnect between leaders and the people they serve.

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Timestamps

01:20 Political Incompetence or Public Manipulation?
03:46 The Reality of Immigration Enforcement
06:35 The Dangers of Doxing and Activism
09:31 Warrants and Immigration Law Misunderstandings
12:44 Voter ID Laws and Public Perception
15:39 The SAVE Act and Its Misrepresentation
19:23 Consequences of Poor Governance in New York
22:24 The Migration Trends: Red vs. Blue States
25:07 A Tale of Two States: Florida vs. New York
26:59 Life Under Democratic Rule
33:31 FISA and Political Hypocrisy
34:52 Over 278K FISA Abuses in One Year
35:43 Republicans Uncover the FISA Abuses But Do Nothing
39:54 Democrats Project 2029 Will Target Political Opposition
40:52 The Crisis of Incompetence

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