The A.M. Update tackles the ongoing federal government shutdown, with no mass firings yet, as GOP pushes for resolution. Aaron McIntire exposes the FBI's secret collection of phone records from nine Republican lawmakers under Biden's Arctic Frost investigation. Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates tensions with an "ICE-free zones" executive order, while a personal tale of bizarre accidents adds a quirky twist. government shutdown, FBI spying, Arctic Frost, Chicago ICE-free zones, Brandon Johnson, Virginia politics, Jay Jones, tariffs, Portland protests, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update

The A.M. Update dives into a disturbing revelation about Virginia's Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones, who expressed violent intentions against a Republican lawmaker. Aaron McIntire also uncovers a Chinese SIM card network threatening U.S. infrastructure and discusses a surprising trend of declining social media use among younger generations. Plus, a heartwarming college football upset story from UCLA. Virginia politics, Jay Jones, Chinese SIM farms, social media trends, UCLA football, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update, political scandal, national security, college sports

This week's A.M. Update: Week in Review dives into Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's bold speech on military culture and combat readiness, the historic indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, and a call for unity amid the tragic attack on an LDS church in Michigan. Aaron McIntire unpacks these stories with sharp commentary on leadership, justice, and cultural divides. military reform, Pete Hegseth, James Comey, FBI indictment, LDS church attack, culture war, leadership, justice system, government shutdown, political accountability

Aaron and Bella McIntire bring you five positive stories on No Suck Saturday, including a baby rescued from a dumpster, the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, a young girl's miraculous recovery, a quirky Browns-themed wedding, and Steven Crowder's inspiring campus moment. Plus, Bella answers listener questions on SSRIs and kids' immune health in Ask Izzy. positive news, baby rescue, Peanuts anniversary, school shooting recovery, Browns wedding, Steven Crowder, SSRIs, immune health, Ask Izzy,

Aaron McIntire dives into the week's top stories on The A.M. Update, covering the government shutdown debate, Democrats' push for healthcare for illegal immigrants, a shocking anti-Semitic attack in the UK, more on that bizarre Iowa superintendent case, and the FDA's approval of a generic abortion pill. Plus, listener questions in Ask or Tell Me Anything tackle military leadership, church engagement, and eschatology.

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Aaron McIntire unpacks the escalating government shutdown, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warning of imminent federal layoffs and Russ Vought defunding blue state projects. J.D. Vance promises to halt sombrero memes if Democrats reopen the government. The Anti-Defamation League scraps its controversial extremism glossary amid scrutiny over Charlie Kirk's assassination. Pope Leo's week goes from bad to worse with a bizarre blessing for ice, and Joe Rogan reflects on the evil of celebrating Kirk's murder. government shutdown, J.D. Vance, Caroline Leavitt, Russ Vought, Anti-Defamation League, Pope Leo, Charlie Kirk assassination, Joe Rogan, Hakeem Jeffries, Ilhan Omar

Aaron McIntire breaks down the government shutdown as Democrats push for free healthcare for illegal aliens, while John Thune blames their "Christmas list" of demands. A new poll shows 54% of Americans still support deportations despite media backlash. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth demands physical fitness for all military ranks, calling out "fat generals." Plus, an illegal alien superintendent in Iowa faces scrutiny, and a Christian baker takes her free speech fight to the Supreme Court. government shutdown, deportations, Pete Hegseth, military fitness, Maxine Waters, John Thune, illegal alien superintendent, Christian baker, Supreme Court, RFK Jr.

Aaron McIntire unpacks Congress's last-ditch scramble to avert a government shutdown over Democratic demands for illegal immigrant healthcare and gender surgeries, with JD Vance blaming hostage tactics. Details emerge on the Michigan LDS church attack: Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old Marine veteran, rammed his truck, opened fire with an AR-style rifle, and set the building ablaze, killing four and injuring eight before police neutralized him. Trump and Netanyahu unveil a 20-point Gaza peace plan requiring Hamas disarmament, hostage release, and Israeli withdrawal, but Hamas's acceptance is doubtful. Chuck Grassley slams selective outrage on Comey's indictment, while Swalwell threatens Trump supporters with lawfare. overnment shutdown, JD Vance, Mike Johnson, John Thune, LDS church shooting, Thomas Jacob Sanford, Michigan attack, Trump Netanyahu, Gaza peace plan, Hamas deal, Chuck Grassley, James Comey, Eric Swalwell, political retribution, conservative commentary, Aaron McIntire

Aaron McIntire breaks down the Department of Justice's aggressive moves against left-wing radicals, with Attorney General Pam Bondi targeting Antifa and ICE facility attackers. In Iowa, the Des Moines school superintendent, an illegal alien from Guyana, faces deportation after a dramatic arrest. Across the pond, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces mandatory digital IDs to combat illegal immigration, raising concerns about privacy and control. Plus, new revelations about FBI agents at January 6 and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's push to clean up driver's licenses. Department of Justice, Pam Bondi, Antifa, ICE, illegal immigration, Des Moines, Ian Roberts, digital ID, Keir Starmer, January 6, FBI, Sean Duffy, voter rolls, James Comey