The DSR Network DSR Daily February 12: Pam Bondi’s Disastrous House Hearing
Feb 12, 2026
Joe Vitale, podcast producer and on-air contributor, offers brisk political commentary and reactions. He and Riley dissect Pam Bondi’s combative House Judiciary hearing and discuss survivors left unheard and redaction issues. They cover the end of Minnesota’s ICE enforcement surge and the House passage of the SAVE America Act. They also touch on NATO tensions, reversing Canada tariffs, and a light Olympic note.
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Hosts Distracted By Olympic Hockey
- Joe Vitale and Riley Fessler joke about watching Team USA hockey and wearing hockey gear on camera.
- They use the light moment to admit they were distracted from the news by the Olympics.
Bondi's Hearing Reveals Political Cover-Up
- Riley Fessler says Pam Bondi refused to apologize to Epstein survivors and pivoted to praising President Trump instead of addressing failures.
- He argues the DOJ's sloppy redactions and shielding of powerful names signal a cover-up benefiting current administration figures.
Survivors Still Uncontacted, DOJ Claims Falter
- Joe Vitale calls Bondi’s testimony "gross" and says survivors still haven't been contacted by DOJ.
- He concludes claims that investigators exhausted leads are false because many survivors report no outreach.