February 12, 2025

Inside Sources Full Show February 12th, 2025: DOGE subcommittee holds first hearing, 'Eye on the Hill 2025', Pres. Trump on rising inflation

1 hour 17 minutes

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon

“War on waste” as DOGE subcommittee meets for the first time

It's a "war on waste” -- that's how Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene described the focus of the first ever DOGE subcommittee meeting this morning. It comes as Elon Musk defends the efforts and actions of DOGE and as Democrats call for Musk to testify under oath about the Department of Government Efficiency. Inside Sources begins with a discussion on the latest DOGE developments.

On the Hill 2025: Legislation on housing affordability

We’re coming up on the halfway point in the 2025 Legislative General Session, but there are still plenty of bills to discuss. State Representative Carol Spackman Moss is working on a bill address affordable housing – HB286: Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments. This bill would take some revenue from liquor sales and move it into this loan fund. Rep. Moss joins Inside Sources to explain more about what her bill would do.

On the Hill 2025: Reaffirming Utah’s sovereignty

One of the unique aspects of the United States is the prevalence and importance of federalism -- some powers belong to the Federal Government and some power belong to the States. Federalism has led to disagreements between the states and the federal government many times, including here in Utah. State Senator Wayne Harper will introduce a new Senate Joint Resolution that addresses the relationship and joins the show to share the motivation behind it.

On the Hill 2025: Removing newspaper publishing requirement from Utah Constitution

The Utah Constitution says that proposed amendments to the State Constitution must be published in "at least one newspaper in every county of the state ... for two months immediately preceding the next general election." You might remember, this played a role in the courts throwing out Amendments A and D during the November election. Inside Sources digs into a new bill that would eliminate this newspaper publishing requirement.

How is President Trump responding to rising inflation rates?

Inflation continued to rise in January. And even though President Trump was only in office for 11 days in January, many people are thrusting the blame on him. The President isn’t always able to control the price of things, but Trump did promise to bring prices down on Day 1 of his administration. And he hasn’t... So, what’s he doing in response to rising prices? Rusty and Taylor give their thoughts.

Polls on Pres. Trump’s performance give insights into how Americans feeling

How's the president doing in the polls after a few weeks in office? New polling gives us an indication on what voters are pleased with and what they're annoyed with in regards to President Trump's recent decisions. The Inside Sources discuss the latest poll results.

Trump administration working towards peace between Russia and Ukraine

President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to work towards an end of the war between Ukraine and Russia. It comes as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Ukraine should lower their expectations of getting land back. We hear a bit of what President Trump told reporters about the phone call.

AP reporters barred from Oval Office because of AP policy on ‘Gulf of America’

Reporters with the Associated Press have been barred from the Oval Office due to the AP’s style guide policy on how to refer to ‘Gulf of America’ -- say ‘Gulf of Mexico’ but reference President Trump’s decision to rename it. Inside Sources finishes the show with the hosts sharing thoughts on the President’s obsession with the new name.

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