The Don Lemon Show

Don sits down with political strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down the biggest headlines of the day. From the escalating crisis in Iran following strikes ordered by Donald Trump, to the surprising Texas primary win by James Talarico, to the unhinged congressional testimony from Kristi Noem, Don and Mike connect the dots on what it all means for American politics right now.
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Today, Don breaks down Day 2 of Kristi Noem’s testimony, this time before the House, and let’s just say… it was wild.
From tense exchanges to repeated dodges, lawmakers pressed Noem hard on her leadership, policy decisions and accountability. Instead of clear answers, viewers saw deflection, contradiction, and mounting frustration from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle.
What stood out? What questions did she refuse to answer? And after two days of heated hearings, will there be any real consequences, or is this just another Washington spectacle with no follow-through?

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Don is joined by friend of the show Dr. Frita Fisher to take a closer look at something the White House would probably prefer we ignore, a visible rash that recently appeared on Donald Trump’s neck.
What is it? A harmless skin irritation? Stress? A reaction? Or something more? While no one is diagnosing from a distance, Dr. Frita breaks down the possibilities and explains what kinds of conditions can cause rashes like that, especially in older adults under intense stress.
Because for someone who repeatedly claims to be in “perfect health,” the optics raise questions. How transparent should presidents be about their medical status? And why does health disclosure suddenly become controversial depending on who’s in office?
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This morning, Don breaks down the latest updates on the rapidly expanding crisis in the Middle East. As U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran continue, regional retaliation spreads, and world powers grapple with what may be a long, costly conflict with no clear end in sight. We’ll talk about how this is already affecting American lives, from rising fuel prices at the pump to economic ripple effects and global instability, and what might come next as tensions escalate day by day.
Then, we’ll shift gears to take a look at today’s major political news from Texas: James Talarico has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race, emerging victorious over Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a closely watched contest that could reshape statewide politics this November. Can he flip a long-Republican seat in the general election? We’ll break down what this win means and what lies ahead.

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Don sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna to break down today’s biggest stories facing our country.
First, they unpack the escalating situation in Iran after the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes, a conflict that has already killed Americans, drawn retaliation across the region, and left lawmakers deeply divided over war powers and executive authority.
Then, the conversation shifts to the Epstein files, where unanswered questions remain about transparency, accountability, and powerful individuals tied to the scandal.
Finally, Don and Khanna dive into today’s Senate grilling of Kristi Noem, a hearing marked by repeated challenges to her leadership and calls for accountability.
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