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The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker

The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker

iHeartPodcasts 227 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Go beyond the headlines and get a front-row seat inside the White House with veteran correspondent Jon Decker, who has covered every president since Bill Clinton. Broadcasting straight from the White House Press Briefing Room, Jon brings you a daily 15-minute briefing on the most important developments from the Trump administration, delivered with clarity, context, and no political spin. With over 30 years of experience and unique access to both the West Wing and Supreme Court, Jon distills the chaos into facts you can trust. Whether you're heading to work or packing the kids’ lunches, this podcast will arm you with everything you need to know about what’s really happening in Washington. Start your weekday mornings with smart, fair, and concise White House coverage, Monday through Friday, right here.

Episodes

President Trump Threatens Nations Doing Business with Iran
President Trump Threatens Nations Doing Business with Iran Aug 21, 2026 574 President Donald Trump is escalating economic pressure on Iran, threatening “tremendous economic consequences” against countries that continue doing business with Iran. On this edition of the White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down President Trump’s latest effort to isolate Iran economically and pressure its leadership toward negotiations. China remains Iran’s lar
Alaska Senate Shocker: Peltola Tops Sullivan as Trump Eyes North Korea & Canada Deals
Alaska Senate Shocker: Peltola Tops Sullivan as Trump Eyes North Korea & Canada Deals Aug 19, 2026 375 A surprising result in Alaska's Senate primary is putting one of the country's most important 2026 races in the spotlight. Jon Decker reports from Anchorage after Democrat Mary Peltola finished as the top vote-getter in the state's nonpartisan primary, ahead of incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola, a former Alaska congresswoman, captured 48% of the vote in the 16-candidate field and is
Strait of Hormuz Attack, ABC Sues the FCC & Republicans Face Trouble in Iowa
Strait of Hormuz Attack, ABC Sues the FCC & Republicans Face Trouble in Iowa Aug 18, 2026 412 A deadly attack on a vessel exiting the Strait of Hormuz is raising new concerns as the war in Iran approaches the six-month mark. Jon Decker reports on the attack, the damage to the ship and the continuing crisis surrounding one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. With the previous U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding now expired and negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormu
Alaska Senate Race Heats Up, Iran Deal Expires & Trump Cuts South Korea Drills
Alaska Senate Race Heats Up, Iran Deal Expires & Trump Cuts South Korea Drills Aug 17, 2026 401 The Alaska Senate race is emerging as a key 2026 battleground as Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a competitive re-election fight and President Donald Trump steps in with a strong endorsement ahead of the state's nonpartisan primary. Jon Decker reports from Anchorage on the race, including the challenge from former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and why control of the U.S. Senate could be at stake. Plus, the
U.S. Sends New Aircraft Carrier to Middle East as Iran War Strains Navy
U.S. Sends New Aircraft Carrier to Middle East as Iran War Strains Navy Aug 14, 2026 497 The Pentagon is preparing to send a fresh U.S. aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the war with Iran continues to put extraordinary pressure on the Navy. On this edition of the White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down plans to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln with the USS George Washington following an extended deployment that has kept the Lincoln at sea for more than 250 days. Lawmaker
Karoline Leavitt Leaving White House, Trump Claims Control of Hormuz & DOJ Convenes Special Grand Jury
Karoline Leavitt Leaving White House, Trump Claims Control of Hormuz & DOJ Convenes Special Grand Jury Aug 13, 2026 619 A major personnel change is coming to the Trump White House as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she will step down at the end of the month. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down Leavitt’s departure, her rise from a White House intern to the youngest press secretary in history, and President Donald Trump’s announcement that she will remain one of his top outside adv
Trump’s Secret Air Force One Decoy Flight, U.S. Strikes Iran-Bound Ship & SC Senate Runoff
Trump’s Secret Air Force One Decoy Flight, U.S. Strikes Iran-Bound Ship & SC Senate Runoff Aug 12, 2026 621 President Donald Trump confirms an extraordinary security operation that secretly moved him off Air Force One and onto a military aircraft following intelligence about a potential Iranian threat against the president. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down how Trump was transported in an airport catering truck to a military jet after leaving Turkey, why the Secret Service took the unprec
Trump Demands Iran Reparations, Orders Childhood Vaccine Changes & New Fauci Texts Released
Trump Demands Iran Reparations, Orders Childhood Vaccine Changes & New Fauci Texts Released Aug 11, 2026 680 President Donald Trump is turning Iran’s reparations demand back on Iran, saying compensation for Americans and others killed or wounded by Iran should now become part of negotiations to end the conflict. The move comes as Iran demands an end to the U.S. naval blockade, the withdrawal of American forces from the region, sanctions relief, compensation for war damage, and the unconditional rel
Iran Raises the Price to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan
Iran Raises the Price to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan Aug 10, 2026 655 Iran is raising the stakes in negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demanding billions of dollars in payments, the removal of U.S. troops from the region, and an end to the American naval blockade. With commercial traffic disrupted, oil markets under pressure, and gas prices elevated, President Trump faces a difficult decision over how far the United States is willing to go to secure t
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Crackdown, Fauci Contempt Vote & Pentagon Munitions Debate
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Crackdown, Fauci Contempt Vote & Pentagon Munitions Debate Aug 7, 2026 713 In this episode of The White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down President Trump's latest executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, setting up what is expected to be another major legal battle over the Fourteenth Amendment and immigration policy. The White House argues the orders strengthen national security, while critics say they directly conflict with constitu
Hormuz Strait Deal Near? Trump's Economic Midterm Strategy, Navy Cost Surge & Air Force One Questions
Hormuz Strait Deal Near? Trump's Economic Midterm Strategy, Navy Cost Surge & Air Force One Questions Aug 6, 2026 513 A potential breakthrough in the Middle East could reshape global energy markets. On today's White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker examines reports that Iran and Oman are finalizing a draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore critical oil and gas shipments while reopening nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Plus, the White House shifts its focus
Michigan Senate Primary Too Close to Call, Russia Pounds Kyiv & U.S.-Brazil Tensions Escalate
Michigan Senate Primary Too Close to Call, Russia Pounds Kyiv & U.S.-Brazil Tensions Escalate Aug 5, 2026 350 The latest political, international, and White House news—all in under 15 minutes. In this episode of The White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down the high-stakes Michigan Democratic Senate primary, where the race remains too close to call and could shape control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in one of the coun

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