The A.M. Update

The A.M. Update Week in Review rounds up standout moments from the week, starting with a viral account alleging advanced U.S. tactics—including electronic disruption, drones, helicopters, and possible non-lethal weapons—in the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro, sparking debate on whether it's propaganda or a plausible display of overwhelming force. We examine a powerful debate clip dismantling obsessive focus on Israel amid broader foreign influence and radical Islam threats. Reflections on Scott Adams's passing include his final message accepting Christ as Lord and Savior, with thoughts on timing, humility, and Pascal's Wager. Economic highlights feature a shrinking federal deficit driven by tariff revenue, Peter Navarro outlining Trump agenda items like mortgage support, institutional home-buying curbs, and energy mixes, plus listener poll results showing most view the economy as improved over last year—though challenges in housing, food, and insurance persist. Sharp analysis and real-world takes to recap the week's biggest discussions. A.M. Update Week in Review, Maduro capture, Venezuela operation, U.S. military tech, Israel debate, Shabbos Kestenbaum, Scott Adams passing, Jesus acceptance, federal deficit shrink, tariffs revenue, Trump economy, Peter Navarro, housing policy, listener poll, economic improvement, politics, conservative commentary

Join Aaron and Bella for another uplifting No Suck Saturday, where the news cycle takes a well-deserved break. This week features five stories that genuinely don't suck: a young Eagles fan's hilariously blunt post-game rant, a 90-year-old grandfather's unforgettable aisle performance at a wedding, and more. Plus, they dive into the chapter on charity in C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity." No Suck Saturday, positive news, heartwarming stories, C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, charity, Christian love, puppy rescue, baby delivery trooper, wedding grandfather, RJ Mitte, Can Do Canines, personal goals, habits, family podcast, uplifting content, conservative family

Join the Friday Five Pack on The A.M. Update as we unpack the eerie radio silence on Iran amid escalating sanctions, economic freefall, and Treasury signals of regime desperation. We dive into President Trump's bold new health care plan promising affordability through transparency and accountability (but might just be rearranging deck chairs). Plus, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shuts down a loaded question in a teachable moment, hiring data hints at labor market recovery, and a call to abolish ICE stirs the pot. Ask or Tell Me Anything covers everything from young adult advice to why fraud goes unchallenged. Don't miss the sharp takes to close out the week. The AM Update, Friday Five Pack, Iran sanctions, Trump health care plan, economic collapse Iran, Treasury Secretary Bessent, ICE controversy, media bias, employment hiring trends, listener Q&A, politics, current events, conservative commentary

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's surprise claim that killings and planned executions in Iran have stopped, Iran's foreign minister's warning to Trump, the FBI raid on a Washington Post reporter's home, the ICE agent's name in the Renee Goode shooting and her father-in-law's gracious response, deportations under Tom Homan, Oprah's latest obesity explanation, resumed federal funding to Planned Parenthood, a doctor's refusal to answer if men can get pregnant, deficit reduction tied to tariffs, Peter Navarro on the Trump economic agenda, and listener poll results on whether the economy feels better one year into the second Trump term. A.M. Update, Iran protests, regime weakness, executions halted, Trump Iran comments, FBI raid Washington Post, Renee Goode shooting, ICE agent, deportations 2026, Tom Homan, Oprah obesity, GLP-1 drugs, Planned Parenthood funding, gender ideology Senate hearing, Josh Hawley, deficit reduction, tariffs revenue, Peter Navarro, Trump economy, housing bubble, consumer prices

President Trump calls for revoking citizenship and deporting naturalized immigrants convicted of fraud (especially Somalis), cutting payments to sanctuary cities/states; Supreme Court oral arguments on state bans for males competing in girls' sports feature Ketanji Brown Jackson and Samuel Alito; CPI shows 2.6% annualized inflation (lowest since March 2021); Iran updates: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on regime defections and collapse, protester deaths at 12,000-20,000, China delaying $400B deal over sanctions; Secret Service agent Thomas Scotto leaks VP Vance travel plans in Project Veritas sting, admits voting Biden and hating ICE; Columbus, Ohio daycare fraud exposed; U.S. designates Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations; Rand Paul on Joe Rogan discusses Fauci dismissing IV steroids for COVID; reflection on Scott Adams' final message accepting Jesus Christ. The A.M. Update, Trump naturalize deport, Somalia fraud, sanctuary cities, Supreme Court Title IX, girls sports, CPI inflation, Iran regime collapse, Reza Pahlavi, China Iran deal, Secret Service leak, Project Veritas, Thomas Scotto, Columbus daycare fraud, Muslim Brotherhood terrorists, Rand Paul Joe Rogan, Fauci steroids, Scott Adams death, Scott Adams conversion

Anti-ICE protests continue nationwide, with White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt defending ICE officers and calling agitators misguided; President Trump warns Supreme Court ruling against tariffs could cost trillions and create chaos; articles of impeachment drawn up against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over Somali fraud scandal; Sen. Mark Kelly sues over Hegseth accusations; FBI staffing losses remain minimal under new leadership; Gen Z reading crisis hits colleges; RFK Jr. exposes Pfizer trial data showing higher all-cause deaths; Shabbos Kestenbaum delivers powerful anti-retardation closing argument on Israel debate. The A.M. Update, anti-ICE protests, Caroline Leavitt, Trump tariffs, Supreme Court, Tim Walz impeachment, Somali fraud, Mark Kelly lawsuit, FBI staffing, Gen Z reading crisis, RFK Jr Pfizer, Shabbos Kestenbaum, Israel debate

President Trump meets with oil executives for massive private investment to rebuild Venezuela's energy infrastructure; Marco Rubio defends the strategy as America First; Trump signals upcoming action against Mexican cartels; Iran protests intensify with reports of 500-2000 deaths, internet blackouts, and regime crackdowns; notable shifts in Democrat tone on Hamas and more. The A.M. Update, Trump Venezuela investment, oil executives, Marco Rubio, America First, Mexico cartels, Iran protests, Ayatollah Khamenei, Renee Good, Portland Border Patrol shooting, Marjorie Taylor Greene, January 6 pipe bomber

Highlights from the week's The A.M. Update: Joint Chiefs Chairman details the precise military operation apprehending Nicolas Maduro, Marco Rubio outlines three-phase plan for Venezuela's stabilization and transition, reflections on U.S. military strength and intentions, Scott Adams announces intent to convert to Christianity, and poll results on Venezuela action outcomes. A.M. Update Week in Review, Nicolas Maduro capture, Venezuela operation, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, Marco Rubio, three-phase plan, Venezuela future, Scott Adams, salvation, Iran protests, military strength, Monroe Doctrine

Aaron and Bella return with uplifting stories including the new inverted food pyramid prioritizing protein and healthy fats, a compassionate flower delivery man's viral comfort, a deployed dad's recorded story for his son, an 88-year-old completing the Appalachian Trail, and a discussion of C.S. Lewis on pride as the great sin. inverted food pyramid, RFK Jr, healthy fats, protein diet, Greg Sherman flower delivery, deployed dad Toniebox, Betty Kellenberger Appalachian Trail, Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis pride

Details emerge on Renee Good's activist ties through her child's progressive charter school; JD Vance announces major interagency effort and new AG position targeting nationwide welfare fraud; protests in Iran reach critical levels with internet blackouts and gunfire reports; Trump blasts GOP senators limiting Venezuela authority. The A.M. Update, Minneapolis ICE shooting, Renee Good, activist ties, Kristi Noem, Tim Walz, welfare fraud, JD Vance, childcare fraud, Iran protests, Trump Venezuela, food pyramid, Marty Makary