•Trump vs. Senate GOP:

President Trump is threatening to withhold endorsements from any Republican senator who votes against his $9.4 billion Doge Cuts.

•Tariffs & Ukraine Deal:

Tariffs are at their highest levels since the 1930s, raising prices for American families. Trump defends them as necessary to protect U.S. industries. Meanwhile, he’s announced a new NATO deal where the U.S. sends weapons to Ukraine and NATO reimburses the full cost.

•Immigration Sentiment Shift:

A new Gallup poll shows fewer Americans are concerned about immigration, with support for reducing immigration dropping by nearly half. Trump’s policies may be having an effect, but the long-term immigration debate is far from over.

•Texas Flood Disaster:

Trump visits Kerr County after catastrophic flooding leaves over 100 dead and more than 170 missing.

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• FBI Headquarters Battle – The Senate Appropriations Committee blocks Trump’s move to relocate the FBI HQ to DC’s Reagan Building. The plan to move to Greenbelt, MD stays alive, for now.

• Ken & Angela Paxton Divorce – After 38 years of marriage, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton files for divorce from her husband, AG Ken Paxton. The fallout lands squarely in the middle of a high-stakes Senate race.

• Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Stopped – A judge issues a nationwide injunction against Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. The case is now a certified class action.

• Ukraine Peace Talks Emerge – Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Russia’s Foreign Minister in Malaysia and hints at a new diplomatic path forward. Could this signal the beginning of the end of a long and costly war?

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•DOJ vs. California

The Trump administration sues California for violating Title IX by allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports, threatening billions in education funding.

•Trade Deadline Approaches

Treasury Secretary Scott Besant extends tariff deadline to August 1, warning countries to finalize deals or face steep hikes. Trump’s using tariffs as leverage—and it’s working.

•Comey & Brennan Investigated

The DOJ launches a criminal probe into former CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James Comey for misconduct during the Trump-Russia investigation. This could be huge.

•Middle East Talks Advance

U.S.-led negotiations with Israel, Qatar, and Egypt aim to free hostages and end fighting in Gaza. But Hamas still refuses to dismantle. Can peace be achieved without empowering terrorists?

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•AI Impersonation Scandal

Someone used artificial intelligence to impersonate Sen. Marco Rubio, targeting high level officials with fake voice messages.

•Trump on DOGE Cuts 

The president admits his Department of Government Efficiency overhaul might’ve gone too far, too fast.

•CDC Winds Down Bird Flu Emergency

With no new H5N1 cases since February, the CDC officially ends its emergency response. But canceled vaccine contracts and DOGE-related staffing cuts raise new concerns about pandemic readiness.

•New Tariffs on Copper & Pharma

Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper and a 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals, with a 12–18 month grace period to bring manufacturing back home.

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• Trump Slaps 10% Tariff on BRICS-Aligned Nations

President Trump takes aim at the BRICS economic alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa + allies) to defend the U.S. dollar and American manufacturing.

• Mass Deportation Push Hits NYC

ICE ramps up immigration enforcement as Trump orders the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, targeting sanctuary cities like New York.

• DOJ Shuts Down Epstein Client List Rumors

The Department of Justice reverses course on Epstein records, denying the existence of a client list and fueling backlash over transparency.

• Border Patrol Facility Attacked in Texas

A gunman opens fire at a U.S. Border Patrol site in McAllen, TX, injuring multiple officers and spotlighting rising violence at the southern border.

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• Senate Passes “Big Beautiful Bill” by 1 Vote

A sweeping Trump-backed bill passes 51–50 with VP Vance breaking the tie. It includes permanent tax cuts, Medicaid work requirements, massive defense and border spending, and a $5 trillion debt ceiling hike.

• Trump Allies Launch Super PAC to Counter Elon Musk

A new Trump aligned PAC is targeting Musk’s growing influence in GOP politics, setting up a 2026 midterm clash between two titans of tech and populism.

• Fed Chair Powell Warns of More Rate Hikes

Inflation’s still hot. Powell says more rate increases are possible. Wall Street slips as the Fed tries to balance rising prices, global trade tension, and tariff fallout.

•Judge Blocks Trump’s HHS Overhaul

A federal judge halts the administration’s plan to restructure Health and Human Services, citing legal overreach. The agency’s reorganization, and thousands of layoffs, are on pause.

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•Trump Ends Sanctions on Syria

President Trump announces an end to decade long sanctions, aiming to help Syria rebuild after Assad’s fall. 

•“Alligator Alcatraz” Opens in Florida

A new immigration detention center deep in the Everglades, opened by Trump and DeSantis, sparks outrage from activists but earns praise from conservatives for prioritizing law and order.

•Harvard Accused of Civil Rights Violations Over Antisemitism

The Trump administration threatens to pull federal funding after a scathing report reveals Harvard’s failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment and discrimination.

• Lawsuit Filed Against Los Angeles Over Sanctuary Policies

The DOJ sues LA for obstructing immigration enforcement, reigniting the sanctuary city debate and testing the limits of federal vs. local authority.

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• Supreme Court Limits Judicial Power

The Court rules against broad nationwide injunctions, curbing lower courts’ power to block presidential actions—striking a blow to judicial overreach.

• Parental Rights Win in Education Fight

A major victory for families as SCOTUS upholds parents’ right to exempt children from LGBTQ+ content in public schools on religious grounds.

• Public Education Under Fire

Democrats are split as GOP pushes reforms like school choice and curriculum transparency. With test scores down and trust eroding, the stakes for the future of education are massive.

• U.S.-China Trade Deal Eases Tensions

Trump announces a new trade framework with China focused on rare earths and tariff relief. Markets cheer, but critics warn it’s a fragile truce.

Plus: Consumer confidence is up, but inflation looms. It’s a packed Friday episode before our short break for Independence Day.

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• Khamenei Breaks His Silence

Iran’s Supreme Leader resurfaces after days of mystery—but his absence reveals the regime’s deep vulnerabilities amid rising internal dissent and global pressure.

• New Data: Trump Would Still Win, Even with 100% Turnout

New election analysis upends the old narrative. Turns out, if every eligible voter cast a ballot in 2024, Trump’s victory margin would’ve grown. What it means for Republicans and Democrats going forward.

• Immigration System Breakdown: The Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case

An illegal immigrant deported to the wrong country. Now caught between ICE, DOJ, and a judge, this case highlights the chaos and incompetence at the heart of U.S. immigration enforcement.

• Manufacturing Returns to Kentucky

GE Appliances is moving washing machine production from China back to America. Why it’s happening, what it means for the U.S. economy, and why it’s a trend we should all be rooting for.

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• Tom Homan’s Death Threats

Trump’s top immigration advisor reveals he lives apart from his wife due to threats over border enforcement. We examine the personal toll of upholding the law in today’s climate.

• Congress’ “Mega Bill” Battle

Senator Ron Johnson and President Trump meet on Capitol Hill as conservatives debate a massive legislation package. Will it rein in spending—or expand Biden’s agenda?

• Shell + BP Merger Mayhem

A super-major oil merger could reshape the global energy market. We break down why it matters for consumers, climate policy, and American competitors.

• Tariffs and the Retail Ripple

Trump’s tariffs are causing retailers to rethink returns. The return boom shows how trade policy is trickling down to your local store—and maybe your wallet.

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