The A.M. Update

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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This week's A.M. Update: Week in Review recaps the best moments from Aaron McIntire's daily show. Highlights include a nuanced look at Vladimir Putin's actions in Alaska and Russia's shifting cultural landscape, a heated debate exposing the flaws in reparations arguments, and a viral clip sparking discussion on modern dating dynamics. The episode also dives into the moral complexities of IVF, with listener feedback revealing strong sentiments on its ethical implications.

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Join Aaron and Bella for another uplifting edition of No Suck Saturday, featuring five stories that objectively don't suck. From the legacy of compassionate judge Frank Caprio to a Jamaican student's innovative self-cleaning door handle, NYPD officers' heroic rescue, a unique sleep apnea solution, and Riley Gaines' heartwarming pregnancy discovery. Plus, a brief study of C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity on the true meaning of marriage and a highlight of the week focused on family time.

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Aaron McIntire delivers the weekly Five Pack, covering a New York appellate court dismissing Letitia James' civil suit against President Trump, the Trump administration's visa review for deportations, JD Vance's stance on prioritizing American citizens, Pat Fitzgerald's vindication in a Northwestern lawsuit, and the passing of James Dobson. Plus, Aaron answers listener questions and comments in the "Ask or Tell Me Anything" segment, touching on topics from Trump's faith to local fish preferences.

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The episode spotlights the Trump administration's D.C. crime crackdown, with FBI Director Kash Patel reporting 550 arrests in one week, including 41 in one night. White House heavyweights J.D. Vance and Stephen Miller visit National Guardsmen at Union Station, dismissing protesters as "crazy communists.". Miller calls the Democratic Party an "extremist organization" on Fox News, protecting "terrorists and criminals." Trump's Truth Social post targets the Smithsonian for its 2020 "toxic whiteness" infographic, among other items. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem details painting the border wall black to deter climbers. A video of an illegal alien, previously arrested for child s*xual assault, being tackled in D.C. is celebrated as justice. Israel plans a Gaza City operation against Hamas. Corporate news includes Cracker Barrel's rebrand and Bed Bath & Beyond's California exit due to overregulation. A poll on IVF reveals 67% of listeners view it as immoral, with thoughtful X comments on its ethical complexities.

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President Trump's Fox News comments on wanting to "stop the killing" in Ukraine, aiming for a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky, potentially in Moscow. The White House reports 465 arrests in D.C. since the federal crime crackdown began, with robberies down 46%, carjackings down 83%, and violent crime down 22%, though concerns linger about D.C.'s corrupt system releasing arrestees. DNI Tulsi Gabbard strips security clearances from 37 intelligence officials, including James Clapper, for politicizing intel. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defiantly refuses to comply with federal immigration laws, risking prosecution. California's AB495, fast-tracked to Governor Newsom, alarms Pastor Jack Hibbs for enabling "medical kidnapping" of children. A UCSF speaker, Dante King, labels whiteness a "biologically transmitted proclivity" for psychopathy, exposing DEI's deep roots. The IVF debate heats up as Orchid's founder, Noor Siddiqui, equates embryo screening to parental love, prompting a chilling response to NYT's Ross Douthat's emotional plea about losing the human connection in procreation.

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