A huge scam network in Asia was recently taken down. It had been stealing billions from American victims, while also using slave labor, extortion, and beatings as a form of control.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A new law in California places restrictions on AI companions. People who have artificial intelligence boyfriends or girlfriends, or even just AI friends, could get impacted by new safety protocols. California is now the first state to put these in place, with the goal of protecting kids.

In other news, the government shutdown is still in place, and it’s not looking like that will change anytime soon. As lawmakers try to negotiate the terms of getting a funding bill passed, members of Congress are now exposing exactly what American taxpayers have been paying for.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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An insurrection could soon be declared in the United States. President Donald Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807. Among the many implications, this would give Trump broad powers to deploy the National Guard or military within the country.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A new trade war has erupted between the United States and the Chinese regime. The Chinese Communist Party has begun notifying other countries that it will place heavy export controls on their products. President Donald Trump has responded to this by announcing a new 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods, with more potentially to come.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A presidential order with potential massive impact was recently issued by President Donald Trump, on “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” The order could affect not just gangs or groups like Antifa, which have now been designated as terrorists. This includes all the organizations involved in “acts of political violence and intimidation designed to suppress lawful political activity or obstruct the rule of law.” It also proposes the use of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act charges against the entire network and the potential labeling of any group or individual involved as terrorists.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A new movement of resistance is growing across the United States, with efforts to block deportations and resist federal law enforcement. In light of this, commentator and historian Victor Davis Hanson is raising an important question of whether the new movement represents a type of new confederacy.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A plot to collapse phone networks in New York City has been shut down, and the Chinese communist regime is accused of participating in the operation. The scheme is raising alarms over China’s war plans against the United States. And now, there are ongoing investigations into whether the Chinese Communist Party has other similar operations throughout the United States.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The U.S. government shutdown is now official, after Congress failed to pass its latest spending bill. Only essential services will continue until Congress can agree on a new bill. In the meantime, President Donald Trump has announced he plans to use the shutdown as an opportunity to cut government spending and shrink the federal workforce.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The U.S. military is facing major reforms, and as part of this process, President Donald Trump recently told a gathering of top U.S. military officials that there’s an enemy within the United States—and that it must be dealt with before the problem grows too large.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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A new peace plan for Gaza has been announced. It was unveiled as President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and it aims not only for lasting peace in Gaza but also throughout the Middle East.

Alongside this, the Pentagon may be expanding the war on drugs to include strikes in Venezuela.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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