Do you identify as an originalist who believes in the literal text of the Bill of Rights? According to originalism, the Constitution is meant to be read directly, not interpreted. Despite those in politics and across the country who claim it changes to suit political views, it does not. Joining the show, Michael Letts discusses Darline Graham entering the Senate race in South Carolina. Her actual platform remains to be seen, leaving people unsure of what she truly stands for. While she has secured an endorsement from President Trump, the question remains whether this backing will be sufficient to secure a victory in the Primary. Following Iranian attacks on the U.S. and its allies, the ceasefire has dissolved and peace negotiations have collapsed. Consequently, the United States has been conducting nightly retaliatory strikes against targets within Iran. When Hakeem Jeffries called for "maximum warfare everywhere all the time," it raised questions about whether such rhetoric prompts action from supporters. Although Democratic leaders frequently use language that can be interpreted as a call to violence, they later claim that was not their intent. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has threatened to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, an action he lacks the authority to carry out. President Trump has stated that this will never happen, raising questions about whether the threat is simply a publicity stunt.
Rolling blackouts are currently plaguing New York City, yet the media is failing to report the underlying causes. The city's aging electrical grid, combined with green energy sources that are insufficient to sustain its immense power needs, is driving these blackouts.