The A.M. Update delivers a Friday five pack, unpacking RFK Jr.'s fiery Senate testimony confronting Big Pharma defenders like Sen. Bill Cassidy, whose nihilistic tactics aim to divide Trump and RFK Jr. over Operation Warp Speed. JD Vance drops a truth bomb on senators, the DOJ considers barring transgender individuals from buying firearms after recent school shootings, Sen. Tim Kaine's alarming claim that rights come from government, and Theo Von's quirky chat with an Amish kid about ADD. Plus, Ask or Tell Me Anything tackles election fraud, Trump's Epstein focus, and more. A.M. Update, RFK Jr., Senate testimony, Bill Cassidy, Operation Warp Speed, JD Vance, Big Pharma, transgender firearms, DOJ, Tim Kaine, rights from God, Theo Von, Amish ADD, election fraud, Trump Epstein, patriotism, Barack Obama

Aaron McIntire addresses the backlash from some media and leftists over the U.S. military's strike on a Venezuelan narco-terrorist drug boat, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio defending the action as a response to a national security threat. Vice President J.D. Vance visits Minneapolis to support Annunciation School shooting victims, urging prayers for a critically injured girl. House Speaker Mike Johnson backs Trump's idea for a midterm Republican National Convention to boost voter support. The Epstein saga continues with Trump calling it a "Democrat hoax" after 33,000 documents are released, while Florida ends vaccine mandates for school kids. Senator Eric Schmidt tackles "What is an American?" at the National Conservatism Conference, emphasizing heritage over ideology. A poll reveals 66.4% support a kinetic war against cartels, though concerns about unintended consequences arise. AM Update, narco-terrorist strike, Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance, Annunciation shooting, Epstein documents, Trump hoax claim, vaccine mandates, Eric Schmidt, American identity, midterm convention, cartels

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's announcement of U.S. military action against a cartel drug boat, the relocation of Space Force HQ to Huntsville, Alabama, and plans for a Chicago crime crackdown. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reverses course, ordering police to cooperate with federal law enforcement, while Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson tiptoes toward defiance. In Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers defends illegal immigrant labor, and in the U.K., a comedy writer's arrest over social media posts signals rising totalitarianism. Plus, Lee Strobel on Tucker Carlson discusses Hollywood's demonic influence.

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Aaron McIntire breaks down major disruptions at HHS, including CDC leadership changes and leaked pharma plots against RFK Jr. Plus, President Trump's evolving stance on Operation Warp Speed, court challenges to his tariff strategy on India and beyond, and fresh details on the tragic Florida highway crash involving immigrants. Wrapping with Rudy Giuliani's bizarre accident and Gallup's stark partisan divide on national satisfaction.

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This week's A.M. Update: Week in Review dives into the Trump administration's surprising move to take a 10% stake in Intel to secure domestic chip production, raising questions about government overreach. We also unpack Gavin Newsom's shaky record as California's governor and why it could haunt his 2028 ambitions. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement sparks debate on its cultural impact—could it boost marriage and birth rates? Tune in for sharp analysis and poll results.

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Follow-up on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting reveals shooter Robert Westman's delusional manifesto, where he expressed regret over his trans identity but continued the charade. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasts Jen Psaki for mocking Catholic prayers, while VP J.D. Vance leads a public prayer for the victims. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. ousts CDC Director Susan Monarez amid efficiency drives, with her attorneys claiming political targeting. Gavin Newsom rants about fighting "fire with fire" against Trump. Cracker Barrel founder Tommy Lowe slams the $700 million rebrand as "pitiful," calling it money wasted on the street. Minneapolis shooting, Robert Westman, trans manifesto, Caroline Leavitt, Jen Psaki, J.D. Vance prayer, HHS shakeup, RFK Jr., Susan Monarez, Gavin Newsom, Cracker Barrel rebrand, Tommy Lowe, Friday Five Pack

Heartbreaking details emerge from the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, where trans-identifying gunman Robin Westman killed two children and wounded 17 during morning Mass. Eyewitness accounts from a 10-year-old survivor highlight heroic acts amid the chaos, while a 2023 plea for nonpublic school security funding from Gov. Tim Walz went unanswered. Democratic leaders like Jen Psaki dismiss prayers for victims, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defends the trans community and says Minneapolis will continue as a "safe haven." Sen. Amy Klobuchar blames guns despite the shooter's manifesto revealing anti-Christian and anti-Trump motives. Plus, uplifting story of a special needs baptism and poll results on Taylor Swift's engagement impact.

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Today's episode dives into the latest on President Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations, Florida's bold immigration checkpoints at weigh stations following a deadly crash, and FBI whistleblower reinstatements under Director Kash Patel. Plus, a new study linking prenatal acetaminophen to autism risks, outrage over a Scottish teen's arrest for self-defense against a migrant stalker, and why Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce could boost marriage and birth rates. Trump administration, Federal Reserve, Lisa Cook, mortgage fraud, immigration enforcement, Florida weigh stations, FBI whistleblowers, Kash Patel, autism study, acetaminophen pregnancy, Tylenol risks, Scotland migrant incident, teen self-defense, Taylor Swift engagement, Travis Kelce, cultural impact

Aaron McIntire covers the latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, detained by ICE in Baltimore with plans for deportation to Uganda, a move his lawyer calls absurd. President Trump's new executive order imposes a one-year jail term for flag burning tied to inciting riots, sparking debate. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls arresting criminals "racist" and "unholy." Plus, a surprising critique of the Curious George TV show as subversively harmful for toddlers due to its lack of accountability.

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Aaron McIntire dives into the FBI raid on John Bolton's Bethesda home over classified documents, a probe reignited from his 2020 memoir. He discusses the Democrats' push to blacklist 45 Marxist-leaning terms like "privilege" and "microaggression" to reconnect with voters. Plus, a critical look at the Trump administration's 10% stake in Intel, exploring the complex necessity of securing domestic chip production amidst global reliance. The episode also covers Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fattah's lost DFL endorsement and highlights from Pastor John MacArthur's memorial service.

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