President Trump announced a major trade deal with South Korea, securing $350 billion in U.S.-directed investments, $100 billion in energy purchases, and a 15% tariff on Korean goods, while U.S. exports face zero tariffs. U.S. GDP grew 3% in Q2 2025, surpassing expectations, with inflation dropping to 2.1%, prompting optimism from the White House despite the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady. Nancy Pelosi endorsed a congressional insider trading ban after Trump accused her of profiting from insider knowledge, while a new Stanford study revised COVID vaccine lives saved to 2.5 million globally, far below WHO's 14.4 million estimate. U.S. fertility rates hit a record low of 1.6 children per woman, with a Georgian church-led initiative cited as a model for reversing declines, and Senator Josh Hawley's $600 tariff rebate proposal sparked debate as a morally questionable gimmick.

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A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggers tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Alaska, and the U.S. West Coast, with Japan's Pacific coast expecting waves up to 3 yards. The quake, the largest since 2011, causes minor damage in Russia. The Senate confirms Trump's DOJ nominee Emil Bove as a federal judge in a 50-49 vote. Dr. Vinay Prasad resigns from the FDA after facing Big Pharma backlash. Trump reflects on sparing Hillary Clinton from prosecution, contrasting it with the Russiagate hoax. Ron DeSantis criticizes H-1B visa abuse, and ICE arrests a Jamaican overstaying his visa, hired as a Maine police officer. Senator Josh Hawley proposes $600 tariff rebates for Americans. Job vacancies drop to 7.4 million.

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The A.M. Update reports on a violent Cincinnati brawl where five suspects face charges after viral videos showed a mob brutally attacking a man and a woman, with Police Chief Teresa Theetge condemning the "cruel" act and noting only one of 100 bystanders called 911. Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spoke to victim Holly, a single mom left bloodied, highlighting official inaction. In Midtown Manhattan, a gunman with an assault rifle shot a police officer and a bystander at 345 Park Avenue before being neutralized, with no motive or identity yet confirmed. A federal judge blocks Trump’s defunding of Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid reimbursements, defying his tax legislation. Trump warns the UK on immigration during his Scotland visit, while the EU trade deal secures $600 billion in investments and lower tariffs. California Senator Alex Padilla pushes amnesty for long-term illegals, countered by JD Vance defending Trump’s DOJ transparency on Jeffrey Epstein. Ghislaine Maxwell appeals her sex trafficking conviction, and Beto O’Rourke compares Trump to Hitler. A Reno casino shooting kills three, with the suspect arrested but motive unclear. A UK job ad for a Sharia court administrator sparks outrage, and RFK Jr. targets reform of the corrupt Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Air analysis questions if random shootings in Manhattan and Reno could hint at Iran-linked sleeper cells activated post-border closure.

 

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The A.M. Update dives into major developments: President Trump and EU's Ursula von der Leyen announced a trade deal with a 15% tariff on European imports, particularly automobiles, effective August 1, 2025, with Trump hinting at tariff rebate checks due to massive revenue and potential debt reduction. OMB Director Russ Vought claims progress toward a balanced budget, citing tariff revenues and spending cuts. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino's cryptic X post about "shocking" discoveries in government corruption investigations raises questions, with no specifics provided. CIA Director John Ratcliffe alleges a criminal conspiracy in the Russiagate hoax, suggesting ongoing actions by DOJ and FBI. A harrowing evacuation at Denver International Airport due to a smoking American Airlines jet's landing gear issue left one injured. A Michigan Walmart stabbing spree is charged as terrorism, while a Cincinnati brawl raises racial concerns. Comedian Tony Hawks' decision to leave his wealth to charity, not his son, sparks debate about boomer inheritance trends and parental responsibility.

The A.M. Update Week in Review highlights key moments from the week. Malcolm Gladwell's Wall Street Journal talk argues driverless cars, tested with Waymo in Phoenix, are too safe, incentivizing pedestrian misbehavior like kids playing soccer on streets, potentially causing urban gridlock. A discussion with Dr. Beisner reframes the global warming debate as not about human contribution (which he concedes is negligible) but about whether Earth exists for human flourishing or vice versa, questioning if conceding human impact is strategic. Tucker Carlson's Turning Point USA speech critiques conservatives for focusing on minor victories like gender in sports while ignoring bigger issues like drugs and economic decline, linking moral and middle-class decay. Richard Nixon's In the Arena excerpt on 1960s education dysfunction parallels today's societal challenges, emphasizing education as a linchpin. The Trump administration earns a B+/A grade, marred by slow DOJ/FBI action on accountability, despite strong immigration and military recruitment gains. A poll shows 70.3% give Trump a "pass," with critiques on Epstein files and Syria policy. Malcolm Gladwell, driverless cars, Waymo, pedestrian behavior, global warming, Dr. Beisner, human flourishing, Tucker Carlson, Turning Point USA, moral decay, middle class, Richard Nixon, education dysfunction, Trump administration, DOJ accountability, Epstein files

No Suck Saturday returns with five uplifting stories. A heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan, who passed at 71, features a man sharing how Hogan walked with his daughter, giving her hope to overcome a rare disease. In Iowa, baby Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks, earns a Guinness World Record as the youngest premature baby to survive, defying a 0% survival chance. Golfer Scottie Scheffler, fresh off a British Open win, emphasizes faith and family over fleeting victories. A humorous TikTok shows a family scattering ashes, interrupted by a Spotify ad about clearing "stuck poop," bringing levity to a somber moment. Finally, Peyton Manning recounts a secret workout with Tom Brady, threatening high schoolers to keep their friendship under wraps. The episode closes with a discussion on C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, exploring morality versus psychoanalysis, and a bittersweet highlight of Bella weaning her daughter. Hulk Hogan, Nash Keene, Scottie Scheffler, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, premature baby, Guinness World Record, British Open, Spotify ad, morality, psychoanalysis

The A.M. Update covers President Trump's tense visit to the Federal Reserve, clashing with Chair Jerome Powell over the $3.1 billion renovation cost, which Powell disputed, citing a completed Martin Building renovation. California Governor Gavin Newsom admits to participating in a coordinated effort to oust Biden, confirming a year-old Democratic coup. JD Vance calls out Microsoft for firing 9,000 American workers while seeking H1B visas, questioning their labor shortage claims. Joy Behar hints at The View's hiatus, raising cancellation rumors amid broader media shifts tied to USAID funding. Hulk Hogan's passing at 71 is mourned, highlighting his Christian conversion and cultural impact. Ask or Tell Me Anything addresses AI data center energy concerns, nuclear power's future, Real ID misconceptions, stablecoin definitions, and skepticism about John MacArthur abuse allegations. Trump Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, $3.1 billion renovation, Gavin Newsom, Biden coup, JD Vance, Microsoft H1B visas, Joy Behar, The View hiatus, Hulk Hogan, Christian conversion, AI data centers, nuclear power, Real ID, stablecoin, John MacArthur

The A.M. Update delves into Tulsi Gabbard's bombshell revelations, exposing the Obama administration's role in fabricating the 2016 Russia collusion hoax, with allegations of treasonous intent. The DOJ forms a strike force to investigate, but a federal judge denies access to Epstein grand jury transcripts. Harmeet Dhillon shines at the DOJ, tackling illegal DEI programs nationwide. Trump pushes for unbiased AI development, while Candace Owens faces a defamation lawsuit from Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. The show grades Trump's second term, with listeners giving a 70.3% "pass" amid concerns over Epstein and accountability failures. Tulsi Gabbard, Obama administration, Russia collusion hoax, DOJ strike force, Epstein transcripts, Harmeet Dhillon, DEI investigations, Trump AI executive order, Candace Owens, Macron lawsuit, Mike Johnson, Somalia representative, John Kennedy, Brian Coburger, RFK Jr., thimerosal ban

The A.M. Update covers President Trump's major trade deals with Japan and the Philippines, promising economic boosts and tariff advantages. Trump calls out Barack Obama for alleged treason in the Russia collusion hoax, while the DOJ plans to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell. The U.S. Olympic Committee aligns with Trump's ban on dudes competing in women's sports. Plus, grading Trump's second term at six months and reflecting on Ozzy Osbourne's complex legacy.

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The A.M. Update dives into Tulsi Gabbard's explosive claims against Obama-era officials for manufacturing the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, with new documents fueling a DOJ criminal referral. It also covers Representative Luna's push to prosecute Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over lavish renovation plans and a massive cyber espionage operation targeting Microsoft servers. Plus, Hunter Biden's bizarre crack cocaine commentary and Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal.

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