Chinese nationals were recently caught smuggling dangerous pathogens into the United States. What other threats are slipping through?
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On today's episode, Andy and Sarah Adams examine the case of Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S.-German citizen arrested after allegedly attempting to firebomb the former U.S. Embassy site in Tel Aviv. Following his deportation by Israeli authorities, Neumayer was taken into custody at JFK Airport and now faces federal charges. Officials say he carried Molotov cocktails and made threats on social media directed at the United States, American citizens, and former President Trump. We outline the known timeline of events, review statements from the Department of Justice, and discuss how this case fits into broader concerns about security threats.

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On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by Sarah Adams—a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy. They unpack a new threat landscape as suspected terrorist encounters drop at the southern border but spike at the U.S.-Canada line. With over 140 arrests at northern ports of entry this year, they examine what’s driving the shift, the rise in fentanyl smuggling through Canada, and how U.S. security strategy must adapt.

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On today’s episode, Andy is joined by former CIA targeter Sarah Adams to break down the arrest of Libyan national Faraj al-Hamasi in Germany. Faraj wasn’t just a lone attacker—he was part of al-Qaeda’s next U.S. homeland plot. Sarah exposes how al-Qaeda is using ISIS as cover, why Germany is misidentifying him, and how this connects back to the Benghazi attackers she once tracked.

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On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the State Department’s dramatic plan to cut 15% of its U.S. staff and shut down over 130 offices—a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio says is essential to modernize a bloated bureaucracy. But will this shakeup strengthen America’s diplomatic edge or leave it exposed on the global stage? Then, the guys dive into the tariff transparency debate, as Amazon pushes back against claims it will display import fees alongside product prices.

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On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s move as Director of National Intelligence to launch the Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG)—a new task force aimed at investigating the weaponization of intelligence, rooting out deep-seated politicization, and exposing unauthorized leaks.

They dig into whether the DIG can depoliticize the intelligence community or if it’s destined to clash with the entrenched bureaucracy.

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On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the report of Virginia Giuffre’s apparent suicide. As one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, Giuffre had long pushed for accountability from Epstein, Prince Andrew, and the powerful figures connected to them. Her death raises urgent questions about the cost of speaking out, the DOJ’s ongoing delays in releasing the full Epstein Files, and whether the system is designed to protect survivors — or the elites.

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Andy will be back next week with an all new episode of Focal Point! In the meantime, listen to the first episode of Andy's brand new 4-part limited series Black Project, an IRONCLAD Original.

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On today's episode, Andy and Bryan Callen examine how the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has expanded beyond undocumented immigrants to include legal residents, foreign tourists, and even students. From the arrest of a Georgetown professor to the detention of German visitors, critics say these actions weaponize immigration law to suppress political dissent, particularly around pro-Palestinian activism. Officials call it "enhanced vetting" for national security; opponents warn it erodes free speech and sets a dangerous precedent.

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On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss why more Americans—especially the wealthy and well-informed—are looking for ways to leave the country. From citizenship-by-investment programs in Europe to second passports in the Caribbean, what used to be a luxury escape plan is becoming a mainstream conversation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has proposed a $5 million "gold card" to lure wealthy foreigners into the U.S., offering a fast-track to green cards and eventual citizenship. What does it mean when the country is selling its way in while citizens are quietly planning their way out?

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