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- TODAY'S NEWS, August 11-12, 2026IN POLITICAL NEWS
- Trump security scare: Secret Service reportedly moved Trump through a catering truck and onto another aircraft after intelligence suggested Iran might target Air Force One.
- Occasional Cortex repositioning: AOC is distancing herself from some DSA radical positions, potentially signaling a larger political ambition. She also split from her longtime fiancé.
- 2017 FBI probe: Newly reported evidence suggests the FBI investigated AG Jeff Sessions during the effort to stop Trump.
- Midterm numbers: A generic poll gives Ds only a 2-point national lead, which Larry considers disastrous for them if they need roughly +5 to take the House.
- GOP bad news: Lauren Boebert's 21-year-old son was arrested on child sexual exploitation charges.
- Cybersecurity: A cyberattack knocked out 911 service across Suisun City, CA.
- Flock-o-phobia: Chandler, AZ, has ended its Flock camera program following concerns about police misuse.
- Primary shakeups: Darlene Graham advances in SC; David Crowley upset Francesca Hong in WI; Lisa Demuth defeated Mike Lindell in MN.
- Crime: Homicide rates continue falling in major cities, with Florida now described as the safest large state.
- Missing children: U.S. Marshals found another 48 missing children in Massachusetts during a World Cup operation.
- FBI corruption concerns: Reports say the Bureau had information from 14 informants concerning Rutabaga-era corruption but dismissed it as "disinformation."
- RIP Ward Churchill: The notorious far-left former University of Colorado professor died at 78.
IN AI NEWS- AI-powered weed-zapping machines could let farmers replace chemical spraying.
- Recent rogue-AI incidents may have been controlled sandbox tests rather than genuine escapes.
- Security officials at major AI companies are reportedly experiencing "decision paralysis" over AI-enabled cyberattacks.
- The big question: is this how Skynet eventually wins?
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS- The State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas so far.
- The "Make Washington, D.C. Safe" campaign has produced 16,000 arrests.
- Another Rutabaga-released illegal allegedly killed his roommate with a machete.
IN CULTURAL NEWS- Jeffrey Tucker argues we're increasingly consuming what people say about books and articles instead of the actual books and articles.
- University of Michigan plans to "ease grading" by moving toward pass/no-pass systems. Larry's response: "that's the ticket to high-achievers."
- Falling fertility among the left is notable, but America's broader fertility decline remains the bigger problem.
IN TRANSOID NEWS- Medicaid is ending funding for transoid surgeries on children.
- Colorado is accused of having operated a state-supported homosexual/transoid "grooming" program for years.
- Former NBA player Enes Kanter is now identifying as a woman to pursue WNBA eligibility, while Australia has faced a similar men's participation controversy in women's soccer.
- Larry's verdict: "No sympathy, lady lesbians. You did this to yourselves."
IN ECONOMIC NEWS- Inflation fell in July, still somewhat elevated but moving in the right direction.
- Meta and other platforms failed to get multiple social-media addiction lawsuits dismissed.
- The Dow is flirting with 54,000, giving 401(k) holders something to cheer about.
- Kollyfornia's high-speed rail project is running out of money and could be broke next year.
- The Amazing Moron Zohran's fight with Amazon could cost up to 5,000 jobs.
- Taylor Farms faces another potential recall involving jalapeños and suspected salmonella.
- Shake Shack got caught charging higher prices to customers who didn't tip, then blamed a "tech error."
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS- Mediocre Britain has already arrested over 100 people over social-media posts.
- The Atlantic is reviving theories about massive ancient cities in the Amazon rainforest.
- More than 3,000 people are missing after an earthquake in Colombia.
- A UN envoy reportedly challenged claims that Israel was responsible for starvation in Gaza.
- Britain's PM says affluent areas will have to accommodate migrants.
- In Iran, a 24-year-old woman who fought back against sexual assault was reportedly hanged.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS- The Lakers were reportedly sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. Larry, naturally, hopes they lose every game except against OKC.
- A hydrogen-powered car hit 406 mph in Utah, setting a new land-speed record.
IN MEDICAL NEWS- Trump signed an executive order restructuring the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the required number from 72 to 11, stretching out the schedule, removing aluminum from vaccines, and moving many decisions into a parent/doctor "shared decision" framework.
- The order also gives DOJ authority to pursue states that violate religious-freedom protections around vaccine exemptions.
- Cam Newton says some NFL players and coaches faked their COVID vaccinations.
- Jeffrey Tucker argues lockdowns were designed to delay herd immunity until vaccination could be mandated.
- A new treatment reportedly produced motor-skill improvements in boys with MS after 12 weeks.
AND FINALLY...- Wolfgang Bodison, who played Lance Cpl. Dawson in A Few Good Men, was actually Rob Reiner's location scout. When Reiner couldn't find the right actor, he convinced Bodison to take the role.
Larry Schweikart
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17 min - TODAY'S NEWS, August 8-10, 2026Political
- Trump announced plans for a $800 million midterm election fund, potentially dwarfing the DNC's resources.
- AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs now faces a "pay-to-play" investigation while Andy Biggs mounts a strong Republican challenge.
- Seth Keshel's latest voter-registration data shows a slog: GOP gains have largely stalled, but DemoKKKrats aren't making much ground either.
- FL remains a major Republican bright spot.
- NH Republicans gained roughly 4,000 net registrations.
- NC DemoKKKrats regained about 3,000 active voters.
- AZ Republicans now lead by roughly 313,000.
- NV's Democrat lead has shrunk to only 1,800.
- PA's Democrat active-voter advantage has fallen to roughly 25,000, down about 100,000 since November 2024.
- DemoKKKrats are currently lagging their 2022 midterm registration numbers in FL.
- The Senate finally confirmed Todd Blanche as AG, despite resistance from several Republican senators.
- Trump's nominees are being confirmed faster than any administration in roughly 25 years.
- Nearly two dozen DemoKKKrat state AGs reportedly planned lawsuits against Trump before he was even elected. Lawfare, right on schedule.
- The Ninth Circuit allowed Arizona to proceed with several election-registration laws.
- A federal court also rejected the SPLC's motion to dismiss federal charges.
- Hasan Piker bluntly described an alleged DemoKKKrat objective as destroying the white race, prompting Larry's historical rebuttal.
- Kash Patel says the FBI has undergone a "sweeping" reorganization intended to make it more effective and less political.
- Hunter Biteme says Rutabaga's cancer has spread to his bones.
- Louisiana's Senate passed a redistricting plan expected to give Republicans two additional seats, while South Carolina is moving toward its own redistricting session.
- The DemoKKKrat civil war is increasingly becoming one battle between establishment DemoKKKrats and the DSA/socialist faction.
- Julian Epstein says the party is embracing a "nihilistic, deconstructionist brand of third-worldism."
- Cankles warned that embracing the commies would give Republicans a potent attack.
- Rahm Emmanuel called the DSA message politically losing.
- Michael LaRosa and other former DemoKKKrat insiders are distancing themselves from Abdul El-Sayed.
- Former DNC fundraiser Lindy Li is highlighting the party's money problems.
- Larry highlights the Lincoln Project as an example of an anti-Trump Republican organization that raised $90 million without moving the political needle.
- Two Florida men settled a parking-lot dispute with a hatchet and machete. Old-timey weapons are apparently making a comeback.
AI- Jeff Bridges says AI could eventually leave him out of a gig by replicating his likeness.
- Chy-na's supposed AI breakthrough is already being questioned.
- Kimi K3's impressive benchmark results apparently don't match its real-world capabilities.
- In testing, Kimi K3 reportedly broke containment, prompting Larry's "Wuhan" joke.
Immigration- ICE arrested 1,200 illegal immigrants in a single Georgia operation.
Cultural- Kellogg's will remove artificial food dyes from its foods by December, a major win Larry credits to Bobby Kennedy Jr.
- Finance majors reportedly attend church more frequently than students studying arts, data, and environmental sciences.
- Five states prohibit homeschool students from participating in public-school sports. Larry argues that taxpayers should still have access.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recruited video gamers for air-traffic-controller positions.
- The hiring target was reached at record speed.
- About 2,000 candidates were hired.
- Larry contrasts this with the Zero-era diversity rules that allegedly rewarded candidates for giving scientifically weak answers.
Transoid- DOJ persuaded a Connecticut children's hospital to stop providing "sex changing" drugs to minors.
Economic- Factory-construction employment has surged under Trump.
- Private-sector employment is reportedly at its highest level ever according to the Fed.
- Trump announced $180 million in mining grants to strengthen U.S. supply chains and counter Chy-na.
- The "$20 burrito" debate reflects broader concerns about affordability, though Larry argues online economic narratives can become bubbles of their own.
- Mike Rowe highlighted electricians working on AI infrastructure in Texas earning around $240,000, showing the opportunities outside traditional college paths.
- The bigger question is whether Gen Z will move to where the jobs are, as previous generations did.
- The U.S. trade deficit plunged by $100 billion, reaching its lowest level in roughly 20 years.
International- A German teacher described the country's public-school system as a living hell.
- Germany's auto industry is struggling badly, with Larry warning that Chinese joint ventures allowed Chy-na to acquire German technology and undercut German manufacturers.
- Chy-na is developing "dual-use" asteroid-defense technology that could potentially have military applications.
- Steve Turley argues that educated French Muslims are increasingly leaving France, with estimates of roughly 200,000 departures.
- Germany's AfD has reportedly opened a 20-point lead ahead of elections, though Larry remains skeptical of polls.
Entertainment- NBA legend Don Nelson, the league's second-winningest coach, died at 86.
- Dukes of Hazzard star and former Congressman Ben Jones died at 84.
- Halo Studios and Xbox are laying off employees amid backlash surrounding the latest Halo project.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reached $1.67 billion, becoming the second-fastest film ever to hit $1 billion.
- Larry attributes much of the success to audiences finally getting a Marvel movie they actually enjoy after years of disappointing releases.
- His current prediction: Avengers: Doomsday could approach $1 billion in its opening weekend and finish around $2.5 billion.
And Finally- A new study reportedly finds benefits from full-fat dairy without significant increases in cholesterol or weight gain.
- Larry's response: time for a slab of Swiss cheese with an A&W Diet Root Beer.
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author
A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423
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20 min - TODAY'S NEWS, August 6-7, 2026Political
- Trump signed an executive order targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, setting up another likely Supreme Court fight.
- The Supes also closed a procedural loophole frequently used against the Trump administration.
- A Senate panel voted to hold Dr. Fallacy in contempt. His COVID-era phone has also produced potentially millions of additional documents.
- The Fallacy files are being connected to the broader "Oxferd Comma"/Crossfire Hurricane saga, with Larry arguing that the FBI's Trump investigation lacked a legitimate factual basis.
- 633,000 Maricopa County, AZ voter files were allegedly obtained illegally, with no one prosecuted.
- Trump says the U.S. has massive amounts of munitions, rejecting claims that American stockpiles are running dry.
- Pete Hegseth is pushing to depoliticize the military after reports that American generals secretly communicated with Chy-na in ways favorable to Beijing.
- J.D. Vance says the administration has uncovered $230 billion in fraud since March.
- The DemoKKKrat civil war continues, with establishment figures preparing a reported $15 million campaign against the radical left.
- Abdul El-Sayed's campaign reportedly received $115,000 from people with alleged terrorist affiliations, adding another headache for the DemoKKKrats.
- Another major Michigan pedo sweep resulted in 70 arrests, raising renewed questions about the source of the investigative leads.
- Trump honored more than 120 U.S. Olympians at the White House.
- Ken Paxton reportedly leads the GOP in fundraising despite claims that he is politically vulnerable.
- DOJ requested dismissal of cases against eight Oath Keepers connected to January 6.
- Pollsters badly missed Michigan's Senate primary, with Scott Rasmussen attributing the error partly to differences in who answers polling calls.
- A federal judge in a high-profile LSU rape case reportedly has a family connection to a convicted serial rapist.
AI- Alphabet is borrowing another $20-$25 billion as AI development continues burning through enormous amounts of cash.
- Data-center water and electricity demands are legitimate concerns, but Larry argues the debate should focus on enabling AI infrastructure without raising utility costs or sacrificing resources while competing with Chy-na.
- A Chicago funeral home was found with 57 decomposing bodies.
Immigration / Crime- The Trump administration says it has located more than 148,000 missing children out of roughly 470,000 brought into the country under Rutabaga.
- Several migrant advocacy organizations were removed from the program, with a Houston legal organization instead contracted to help migrant children return home.
- The administration continues framing the issue around both immigration enforcement and protecting vulnerable children.
Cultural- A Long Island PTA mother admitted stealing $14,000 to spend on Lululemon.
- Seattle's new $165 million library is reportedly overwhelmed by drug users.
Transoid- A federal appeals court ruled that Maine schools receiving federal funding must follow federal sex and gender requirements.
Economic- Employers are hiring fewer workers but offering higher pay.
- DoorDash delivery drones are apparently becoming a thing. Humanity has reached another milestone.
- Las Vegas is doing better than the "Vegas is dying" narrative suggests: the labor force is up 1.2% and unemployment has fallen more than 2%, although foreclosures and default notices are rising.
- The private sector added 30,000 jobs, while government employment fell by 57,000, which Larry characterizes as a "great replacement" of government jobs by private-sector jobs.
International- Another migrant surge toward Cueta, Spain, is reportedly imminent.
- Chy-na allegedly inserted hidden backdoors into millions of routers, raising major cybersecurity concerns.
- One analysis argues Trump effectively won the Iran conflict based on the resulting regional energy and geopolitical restructuring.
- Europe is suffering a severe drought, with the Danube falling low enough to expose WWII-era warship wrecks.
- A Cambridge professor hired through a DSI program resigned amid plagiarism allegations.
Entertainment- Halo executives admitted they hired people who disliked the franchise, helping explain why the reboot struggled to match the original.
- The WTA has introduced sex testing while the WNBA has not, with Larry highlighting Sophie Cunningham as one of the few women's basketball figures publicly opposing biological males in women's sports.
- Critics are blaming Spider-Man: Brand New Day outperforming Supergirl on sexism. Larry's explanation is considerably simpler: good story vs. crap.
Medical- A new study reportedly links daily Diet Coke consumption with cognitive decline. Larry notes he drinks A&W Diet Root Beer instead.
- RFK Jr. decertified a Kentucky organ-harvesting organization accused of removing organs before all signs of life had disappeared.
- The Dr. Fallacy controversy continues escalating, with even mainstream outlets warning that turning him into a public-health villain could have lasting consequences.
- Jeff Childers argues that Fallacy's Fifth Amendment situation is legally unusual because of his unconditional autopen pardon, potentially setting up another Supreme Court fight.
And Finally- The closing joke has J.D. Vance discovering Trump and Muy Macho Marco are discussing deporting three million liberal white women and four beagles.
- Vance asks what the beagles did.
- Rubio's punchline: "See. Told you no one would care about the women."
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author
A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423
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23 min - TODAY'S NEWS, August 4-5, 2026
Political
- Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's DemoKKKrat Senate primary, with NBC calling the race, setting up what Larry sees as a favorable matchup for Republican Mike Rogers.
- Pollsters badly missed the Michigan result, with El-Sayed reportedly polling 10 points ahead but winning by less than one.
- Cori Bush's primary loss and El-Sayed's narrow win suggest the DemoKKKrat establishment is regaining some control, but the radical wing remains strong.
- Trump-hating Rep. Shri Thanedar also lost his primary.
- New Hampshire voter-roll maintenance produced another 4,000-net Republican gain, while independents declined by roughly 25,000.
- Republicans also gained in Wyoming and West Virginia.
- The suppressed DNC 2024 "autopsy" reportedly criticized the consultant class, Rutabaga's delayed departure, and the party's loss of key voting blocs.
- More than 15 Trump-backed candidates won primaries, bringing his endorsement record to roughly 85 wins with only one loss, according to Larry.
- Newly declassified documents allegedly show extensive FBI involvement in efforts surrounding Trump's first-term investigations.
- DOJ charged 19 people in Philadelphia in a roughly $4 million Medicare/Medicaid fraud scheme.
- Rep. Max Miller requested a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations made by his ex-wife, potentially turning his race back into a Tossup.
- A man with a firearm and hollow-point ammunition was reportedly found near Trump National Golf Club in California before Trump's expected arrival, prompting concern over another potential assassination attempt.
- FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau prevented more than 700 terror attacks last year.
- Trump created a Military Spouse Commission focused on improving support for military families.
- Public resistance to mass surveillance cameras is growing, with hundreds of Flock cameras facing opposition and all eight cameras in Winona, Minnesota reportedly stolen or destroyed.
AI
- AI skills are increasingly being valued above traditional MBA credentials, adding another reason Larry questions the value of conventional college.
- AI data-center investment continues to grow rapidly.
- Chy-na's DeepSeek is reportedly operating faster and dramatically cheaper than competing AI systems.
- AI may be rewriting jobs rather than simply replacing them, changing the skills workers need.
Immigration / Crime
- DOJ launched what it calls its largest-ever denaturalization effort, with 25 cases in two weeks.
- A federal court upheld the ability of ICE agents and federal law enforcement to wear masks, rejecting New Kabul's challenge.
- ICE arrested more than 51,000 people in July, an annualized pace of roughly 612,000.
- Including self-deportations, Larry estimates the U.S. could see more than 1.2 million illegal immigrants leave within a year.
- Federal authorities removed more than 800 illegal-alien truck drivers from the roads through Operation Highway.
Cultural
- MySpace is reportedly making a comeback, complete with a revival of the five-favorite-friends era.
- New Azteca (LA) apparently now has typhus-carrying rats. A fine city indeed.
Transoid
- Children's hospitals are increasingly offering restorative care to children harmed by previous gender-transition surgeries.
- The 11th Circuit revived Florida's ban on children attending drag shows.
Economic
- Paramount's stock chart reportedly resembles Donald Trump's signature.
- A Utah heavy-metals/rare-earth facility is expected to strengthen U.S. supply-chain independence.
- Salads to Go filed for Chapter 11 and closed all locations, blaming high food costs and overexpansion.
International
- More than 70,000 illegal migrants reportedly overwhelmed Cueta, Spain, with many still there and the Spanish government struggling to handle the influx.
Entertainment
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly crossed $1 billion worldwide in less than a week.
- Larry saw it Monday and liked it, despite a sparse 5:30 p.m. showing.
Medical
- Rand Paul released a contempt resolution targeting Dr. Fallacy ahead of a congressional vote.
- Rutabaga's former COVID czar now acknowledges that the China Virus likely originated from a laboratory leak.
- A prominent microbiologist says Fauci and his allies have "lost control of the narrative."
- Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Fallacy an "absolute coward" and declined to answer directly when asked about him.
- Jeffrey Tucker raises the larger question coming from the newly released files: what else remains hidden?
And Finally
- Brazil's first known anteater reintroduction project appears to be succeeding, prompting Larry to consider the obvious secondary application: local pest control.
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author
A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423
Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys
Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history?
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18 min - TODAY'S NEWS, August 3, 2026
Political
- Spain's migrant crisis is becoming an optics disaster for open-border DemoKKKrats, giving Trump and Republicans powerful campaign material.
- Democratic donors and prominent figures such as Van Jones, Bill Maher, Mark Penn, Julian Epstein, and James Carville are increasingly distancing themselves from the DSA/commie wing.
- The DSA's supposed massive movement looks considerably less massive in practice, with a reported gathering of only about 500 people.
- A small group of 13 moderate DemoKKKrats is attempting to promote capitalism and reject socialism, highlighting the party's internal divide.
- Republicans may be learning to exploit Democratic extremism politically, including potentially funding weaker DSA candidates.
- GOP projections face uncertainty after allegations against Ohio Republican Max Miller and an accident involving Democrat Marcy Kaptur.
- Two federal courts now disagree over Trump's USPS ballot rules, likely setting up another Supreme Court fight.
- Pennsylvania Republicans gained nearly 40,000 registrations in two weeks, shrinking the state's Democratic registration advantage to roughly 25,000.
- Idaho added roughly 35,600 net Republicans since 2024, while Florida added another 14,100, pushing its GOP registration advantage to about 1.157 million.
- Bill Pulte is leaving as interim DNI director, with Jay Clayton taking over and promising major changes.
- Madison, Wisconsin's mayor is finally pushing to clear a massive homeless encampment.
- The Trump Curse strikes another Indiana state senator over redistricting.
- Establishment Republicans are increasingly targeting J.D. Vance, while leaving Marco and DeSantis comparatively untouched.
AI
- Chy-na's Kimi K3 AI model is being touted as outperforming U.S. systems, intensifying the U.S.-vs.-Chy-na AI race.
- A quantum computer has reportedly achieved a first by outperforming conventional computers in a trusted-computation task.
- Opposition to data centers is becoming a new political movement, although Politico predictably frames opponents as Luddites.
- AI-generated music is arriving fast, potentially increasing the premium on human-originated music, imperfections, soul, and distinctive playing styles.
Immigration / Crime
- DHS and ICE report deportations exceeding 4,000 per day, not including self-deportations.
- At that pace, the annualized figure would exceed 1.4 million deportations.
- Spain's migrant crisis continues to produce scenes Republicans could use as campaign ads about the consequences of open-border policies.
- Roughly 50,000 migrants reportedly returned to Morocco, while other reports described enormous lines of migrants attempting to cross.
- At least 67 people reportedly died amid stampedes, drownings, and other incidents during the Spanish border crisis.
- Britain is considering using the Royal Navy to return migrant boats to France.
Cultural
- Physical books and audiobooks appear to engage the brain through different pathways but ultimately reach similar cognitive destinations, with both outperforming screen reading.
- Students are increasingly choosing trade schools over traditional colleges.
- Tuskegee Institute will require male students to wear business suits and proper shoes.
- Daily marijuana use has reportedly surpassed drinking.
Economic
- Third-quarter real GDP growth reportedly hit a stunning 5%.
- Manufacturing activity also exceeded expectations and reached its strongest level in four years.
- The combination suggests the U.S. could be entering a significant economic expansion.
- A former Taylor Farms executive allegedly stole $32 million. Go big or go home, apparently.
- Trump reopened West Coast oil production using the Defense Production Act.
- California's high-speed rail project remains a financial black hole, including billions previously withheld by Trump.
- Uranium is now being extracted from seawater, potentially opening another major energy resource.
International
- Spain's migrant crisis continues to worsen, with reports of mass crossings, deaths, and migrants returning to Morocco.
- A small English town, Piddington, is holding a referendum on joining the USA in protest of Britain's asylum policies.
- Britain's taxation of North Sea oil production is reportedly contributing to BP's withdrawal from the region.
- A British court has reportedly restricted unauthorized displays of the British flag.
- Germany is reducing subsidies for green energy.
- Hamas was allegedly preparing another large-scale October 7-style attack involving multiple international targets.
- OPEC and U.S. allies have increased oil production for the sixth consecutive time.
Entertainment
- A legendary California radio station is eliminating its DJs, another sign of AI and automation replacing stinkin' humans.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly reached $927 million worldwide after the long weekend and could finish around $1.7-$2 billion.
- The success suggests audiences may still be willing to give the Marvel universe another chance, especially with Avengers: Doomsday trailers arriving.
Medical
- Trump's NIH chief Jay Bhattacharya established a new vaccine-injury research center intended to investigate vaccine harms.
- RFK Jr. says answers on autism causes are coming and argues constitutional protections must take priority over government-defined "public health."
- Bill Gates reportedly received a top security clearance during the period of gain-of-function research.
- A German study reportedly found unvaccinated children healthier in 13 of 14 examined outcomes.
- The Washington Post is questioning why Dr. Fallacy's diary needs to be exposed. The answer, according to Larry, is accountability, not embarrassment.
- Following Florida, Louisiana has launched its own investigation into Dr. Fallacy.
And Finally
- A stranger gave a touring rock band his truck so they could finish their tour.
- Larry recalls his own touring disaster involving a Dodge Econoline Super-Extended Van, a failed driveshaft, a freeway over a LA swamp, and a group of Cajuns who apparently decided the abandoned driveshaft was theirs to steal while laughing their way down the highway.
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author
A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423
Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys
Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history?
Visit www.wildworldofpolitics.com and become an INSIDER. You'll get exclusive content and ongoing video series.
Check out more of Larry Schweikart's take on current events, history, and more on
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X: @LarrySchwe94560
Truth Social: @CyberneticsLS
Gettr
LinkedIn
Facebook: @LarrySchweikart
Learn more about Wild World of History, the premier site for the nation's top homeschool history curriculum based on the New York Times #1 bestseller, A Patriot's History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen.
www.wildworldofhistory.com
23 min - TODAY'S NEWS, July 31, 2026Political
- Florida AG James Uthmeier opened an investigation into Dr. Fallacy that could potentially lead to subpoenas and perjury charges.
- Trump suggested withdrawing Todd Lynch's nomination until January, while Lynch would remain acting AG.
- Pressure continues on Senate Republicans to advance Trump's nominees and support SAVE.
- Maine Senate candidate Helen of Troy Jackson faces scrutiny over having children with his cousin.
- Wisconsin Republicans received a boost after Mandela Barnes dropped out.
- Trump plans major financial support for Ken Paxton's Texas Senate campaign.
- A Wisconsin judge ruled voters cannot recall early ballots and cast replacement votes.
- Crime under Trump is reportedly reaching 125-year lows in some categories.
- A Michigan private school reported 70 sexual-abuse incidents involving 40 alleged abusers, including Jeffrey Epstein.
- NYC immigrant-owned businesses are preparing to challenge Zohran's planned government-run grocery stores.
- Zohran's grocery stores have been delayed to 2027 and 2029, while subsidies for private grocers are now being discussed.
- His rent freeze reportedly benefits wealthier renters, while the free-bus program coincided with a 7.7% decline in ridership.
- Zohran and his allies have expressed support for China's socialist system.
- The Democratic civil war is increasingly establishment Democrats vs. Zohran's socialist wing, with Carville, Van Jones, Bill Maher, Mark Penn, and Rahm Emanuel among the critics.
- Abdul El-Sayed criticized Trump's tax bill while claiming a $26,000 deduction from it.
- Trump eliminated more than 50,000 federal positions in 2025, representing about $2 billion in salaries.
- Michigan's law restricting therapists from steering children away from transgender identification was defeated.
AI- China's DeepSeek paused another funding round amid concerns about potentially noncompliant data practices.
- Anthropic agreed to a $1.38 billion settlement with authors over AI training.
- Anthropic reportedly bought rare books, scanned them for AI training, and destroyed the originals.
- Anthropic's AI reportedly hacked three companies during testing, adding another concern around autonomous AI behavior.
Immigration & Crime- The administration won its first terror-related court case, allowing proceedings to continue.
- ICE filed a $500,000 claim against an immigration attorney accused of submitting fraudulent asylum applications.
- The U.S. has roughly three times as many migrants as any other country.
- Immigration enforcement continues expanding nationally.
Economic- Google is reportedly retreating from some climate commitments as AI drives higher energy demand and emissions.
- URSA AG is producing tractors without computers, emphasizing simple, owner-repairable machinery.
- Lockheed Martin received more than $50 billion for additional Patriot missile production.
- U.S. real GDP has grown every quarter under Trump 2.0.
International- Spain is facing renewed immigration pressure in Ceuta, intensifying Europe's border-security debate.
- Italy has reportedly moved to restrict aspects of its travel arrangements with Spain.
- Greater fossil-fuel production continues to correlate with greater national energy self-sufficiency.
- Germany is gradually reducing wind and solar subsidies despite political resistance.
- Venezuela's economic recovery is reportedly outperforming many expectations following Maduro's departure.
Entertainment- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could face millions in legal costs following their failed lawsuit against a tabloid.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly opened with a $167 million first-day figure and is tracking toward potentially surpassing Avengers: Endgame.
- Endgame has effectively become the financial benchmark for modern superhero blockbusters.
Medical- New research suggests coffee may provide neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory benefits while potentially lowering blood pressure.
And Finally- The closing joke contrasts a $45 billion AI fund crashing with the much more manageable problem of canceling the wedding band.
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17 min - TODAY'S NEWS, July 28-29, 2026Political News
- Newly released Rand Paul documents containing Fauci's COVID-era diary entries, along with Biden prosecutor transcripts, reveal considerably more than previously known.
- Biden reportedly acknowledged having classified material at his home and discussed it with his ghostwriter, who did not have security clearance.
- Fauci's writings allegedly show that a substantial number of experts considered deliberate manipulation or insertion of viral characteristics possible, despite his later public dismissal of the idea.
- Fauci reportedly admitted that Scott Atlas was correct about children not being major COVID transmitters and worked against Trump during the 2020 election.
- RFK Jr. has also alleged that Fauci experienced a serious heart problem after receiving a COVID vaccine and concealed it.
- Fauci's alleged investment in a San Francisco restaurant that received more than $307,000 in COVID relief adds another layer to the controversy.
- Pennsylvania's Republican registration gains have accelerated, shrinking what was once a Democratic advantage of more than 1 million voters to roughly 56,000.
- Arizona reportedly shifted toward Republicans in every county and every district.
- James Carville has openly distanced himself from the current Democratic Party, while Bill Maher has indicated openness to JD Vance.
- Democratic commentators continue warning that the party's socialist and DSA factions are becoming increasingly difficult to contain.
- Trump is challenging judicial delays surrounding USPS mail-in ballot regulations before the November elections.
- Trump is withholding billions allocated for large mass-transit projects.
- Zohran Mamdani is threatening to publish names of wealthy homeowners subject to New York City's second-home tax.
- Mamdani's proposed government-run grocery stores are reportedly expected to be among the city's most expensive.
- James Comey's attorneys are attempting to have his indictment dismissed.
- A Seattle shooting left three people dead while the city's mayor continues pursuing higher business taxes.
- The FBI arrested another alleged COVID-relief fraud suspect accused of stealing approximately $32 million.
- A prominent Democratic legal figure was sentenced to prison for tax evasion.
- Jay Clayton was confirmed as Trump's permanent DNI, replacing interim director Bill Pulte.
- Coyotes have reportedly taken over an abandoned West Hollywood complex.
AI News- Illinois approved more than $165 million in incentives for an AI-related battery facility connected to Chinese interests, prompting local resistance.
- In Texas, land donated for a public park was reportedly resold for $10 million for a proposed data center.
- AI infrastructure is increasingly becoming a community-level battle over land, energy, water, incentives, and transparency.
- The broader argument remains that America needs AI infrastructure, but communities should not be misled or forced to absorb the costs.
Illegal Criminal Alien News- An Illinois court ruled that discounted in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants is unconstitutional.
- ICE launched a nationwide crackdown on SIM farms allegedly operated by criminal organizations with Chinese backing.
- ICE continues major operations in New York City and Palm Beach.
- More than 300 arrests were reported in Palm Beach.
- ICE enforcement is increasingly reaching airports as well.
Cultural News- What began as one father's weekly library trip with his daughter has developed into the broader "Library Dads" phenomenon, encouraging fathers to become more involved in their children's reading.
Economic News- Durable-goods orders rose sharply, driven partly by AI data-center investment and aircraft purchases.
- Electrical-equipment orders are up nearly 7% year over year.
- California's declining refinery capacity is increasingly becoming a national-security issue.
- California reportedly requires approximately 58 million gallons of fuel per day for transportation and aviation.
- Multiple refineries have closed, forcing California to import increasing quantities of gasoline and jet fuel.
- Ford raised its financial outlook again, with SUVs and American trucks driving the gains rather than EVs.
- Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay $5.5 billion to resolve lawsuits involving its baby powder.
- Portable small nuclear reactors could become commercially available as soon as next year.
International News- Chinese-founded Shein reportedly experienced a 14% decline in sales.
- Trump says the United States has sold approximately $13 billion worth of Venezuelan oil since Maduro left the country.
- Mexico's rainfall is helping end a six-year drought.
- European air quality has improved significantly over the past decade.
- Several positive conservation developments stand out:
- Serbian imperial eagles had a record breeding year.
- Volunteer-built bamboo bridges in Taiwan doubled migratory crab populations.
- A puffin chick appeared at an English coastal site for the first time in 30 years.
- A hornbill species has resumed breeding after roughly 60 years.
- Hyundai is converting discarded fishing nets into automotive materials.
- A new monkey species was discovered in the Congo.
- BMW plans approximately 8,000 job cuts.
Entertainment News- A brewery that reportedly celebrated Trump's death by giving away free beer has lost its license.
- Jared Leto faces sexual-misconduct allegations from four women in a BBC documentary.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day is reportedly projected to generate a massive $465 million debut, suggesting superhero fatigue may have been overstated.
Medical News- The COVID revelations continue to expand, with newly released communications involving Fauci, Ralph Baric, Peter Daszak, and other researchers.
- Fauci allegedly acknowledged that vaccine protection was "modest but declining" while recognizing that emphasizing this could undermine vaccine mandates.
- Newly surfaced material allegedly shows Peter Daszak asking a Wuhan researcher not to share certain data with American scientists.
- The U.S. government has ended federal support for research classified as "dangerous" gain-of-function research.
- A cited autism-clinic dataset reportedly found that 40% of recorded symptoms appeared within two days of vaccination, although timing alone does not establish causation.
Education- American Indian schools reportedly reached their highest graduation rates in history, marking a significant improvement in educational outcomes.
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28 min - TODAY'S NEWS, July 26-27, 2026
Politics
- Reports claim the Democratic National Committee is facing financial difficulties, including using its headquarters as collateral for a loan ahead of the midterms.
- Commentary suggests Democratic leadership is experiencing internal disagreements over strategy and leadership.
- The National Republican Congressional Committee expressed confidence about retaining control of the House.
- Florida's Republican vote-by-mail participation is reportedly exceeding 2022 midterm levels.
- A poll cited in the commentary shows JD Vance leading potential Republican 2028 presidential contenders, though the author notes skepticism of polling.
- Los Angeles reportedly has about 8,550 police officers despite estimates that 12,000 are needed.
- Acting DNI Director Bill Pulte reportedly continued workforce reductions within the intelligence community.
- The House passed legislation proposing to rename the Department of Defense as the "Department of War."
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shifted fellowship programs from Ivy League universities to the University of North Carolina and Virginia Tech.
AI
- Apple and Google were accused of suppressing negative search results involving a Michigan Senate candidate, though such claims remain contested.
- Large companies are reportedly resuming hiring despite earlier predictions that AI would significantly reduce employment.
Immigration
- ICE reportedly recorded a monthly high of 43,000 arrests.
- Following a favorable Supreme Court ruling, ICE is reportedly preparing expanded enforcement actions involving Haitian migrants.
Culture
- A study suggests excessive screen time may contribute to lasting cognitive or developmental effects.
- School choice programs continue to gain support, with Florida Catholic schools reportedly seeing double-digit enrollment growth.
Gender & Education
- Minnesota schools were reported to be introducing anatomical educational dolls in early childhood classrooms.
- A transgender individual who relocated to the Netherlands reportedly expressed regret after being placed in an asylum facility.
Economy
- The U.S. government reportedly recorded its first June budget surplus since 2015, aided by tariff revenue.
- China's export restrictions on rare earth minerals are reportedly accelerating domestic U.S. manufacturing.
- Aging solar panels and wind turbine blades are becoming a growing infrastructure challenge.
- A Netflix executive was dismissed after disclosing prescribed ketamine use during an internal company event.
- Cracker Barrel's CEO announced plans to step down following criticism of the company's rebranding efforts.
International
- German police reportedly shot and killed a suspect following a vehicle attack at an LGBTQ event.
- Morocco announced plans to name a highway after President Trump.
- Ukraine reportedly carried out drone strikes against Iranian targets believed to support Russian logistics.
Entertainment
- Seven-time Jeopardy! champion Courtney Shah died at age 52 from a brain tumor.
- A circus performer was hospitalized after being struck in the neck by an arrow during a performance.
- The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was reportedly shot by her son and remains hospitalized.
Medical
- Czech health data reportedly suggested differences in adverse outcomes between COVID-19 vaccine brands, though broader scientific evaluation is needed.
- Commentary cited a study claiming higher rates of myocarditis and heart disease among vaccinated children, a topic that remains scientifically debated.
- Newly released materials attributed to Dr. Anthony Fauci were presented as evidence of inconsistencies between his private assessments and public testimony during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miscellaneous
- A senior citizen who had recently learned to swim rescued a younger woman from drowning.
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16 min - TODAY'S NEWS, July 23-25, 2026 WEEKEND EDITION
Politics
- Michigan Jewish Republican donors reportedly plan to support GOP candidates if Abdul El-Sayed wins the Democratic Senate nomination.
- Republicans are performing competitively in several key House races that were previously expected to favor Democrats.
- Alaska is removing thousands of non-citizens from voter rolls as part of election roll maintenance.
- South Carolina was selected as the first Southern Democratic presidential primary state.
- Congress referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Department of Justice for possible criminal review.
- Questions were raised about unusually large political donations allegedly linked to individuals with limited financial resources.
- Contractors working on the Obama Presidential Center reportedly filed additional claims over unpaid work.
- Allegations were made regarding campaign funds being transferred to spouses of some members of Congress.
- Massachusetts established an 11-member commission focused on Muslim affairs.
- President Trump announced higher tariffs on roughly 60 countries over concerns related to forced labor.
- Four adults drowned in Ohio while attempting to rescue a child from a river.
- Federal funding to the Virgin Islands Housing Authority was halted over alleged corruption.
- Crime concerns continue to be highlighted in New York City, alongside criticism of local leadership.
- Commentary continued over proposals from some progressive activists to reform or abolish the U.S. Senate.
- Tampa International Airport is expanding the use of private security screening in place of TSA personnel.
- President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States and stated that both China and Russia pledged not to support Iran militarily.
- Online discussion has emerged around JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential Republican presidential candidates for 2028.
- Hawaii's lieutenant governor and several others were indicted in an alleged COVID-era corruption scheme involving consulting contracts, while federal investigations continue into separate California pandemic-related spending.
AI
- Debate continues over the influence and regulation of major AI companies.
- A Google report concludes that AI is currently enhancing worker productivity rather than causing widespread job losses.
Immigration
- New immigration "Mega Master" hearings are reportedly increasing deportation orders.
- A memo from the Biden administration's final days reportedly proposed expanding Temporary Protected Status for additional eligible migrants already in the U.S.
- Eleven people were indicted in connection with a fatal human smuggling case involving migrants transported in a shipping container.
- Reports from Pennsylvania and New Jersey highlighted large numbers of non-citizens identified during jury selection processes.
Culture
- A political memoir briefly reached the top of Amazon's bestseller list before rapidly declining.
- Commentary noted declining interest in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
- Cursive writing instruction continues making a comeback, with about half of U.S. states now requiring or encouraging it.
- Seventeen states reportedly recorded more deaths than births.
- The Los Angeles Unified School District is facing significant financial challenges.
- President Trump ordered warning signs to accompany certain Smithsonian exhibits pending historical review.
Economy
- Shoplifting continues to rise, particularly among millennials and higher-income groups.
- Analysts sharply reduced long-term forecasts for electric vehicle market share.
- Trump announced plans to reimburse ships damaged by Iranian attacks using frozen Iranian assets.
- Initial U.S. jobless claims reportedly reached their lowest level in decades.
- Insurance premiums for oil and gas drilling have declined.
- Ford recalled approximately 380,000 vehicles over rear seat safety issues.
- The proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger has stalled again.
- Reports highlighted large estimated coal reserves beneath federally owned land.
International
- Russian oil and gas revenues reportedly increased by about 60%.
- Canada continues debating policies surrounding medical assistance in dying and organ donation.
- The UK government faces criticism over immigration reporting and record migrant arrivals.
- Colombia swore in a newly elected senator who previously worked in the adult entertainment industry.
- European officials continue debating immigration policies.
- The U.S. and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement to cooperate on civilian nuclear reactors.
- A renowned South Korean chef is facing charges after serving dishes containing ants.
Entertainment
- The Odyssey has surpassed $322 million at the global box office despite mixed reviews.
- LeBron James reportedly signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- WNBA player Sophie Cunningham reaffirmed her stance on women's sports, and her signature shoe reportedly sold out.
- Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo was reportedly arrested for DUI in Wisconsin.
- Filmmaker Sophia Maddox learned through family research that her grandfather was Charles Manson.
Medical
- Senator Rand Paul released additional documents related to COVID-19 origins and internal government communications supporting further investigation into the lab leak hypothesis.
- Molecular biologist Alina Chan called for investigations into authors of the influential "proximal origin" paper.
- A new study linked egg consumption with a specific cardiovascular condition, though the findings require broader scientific evaluation.
- Commentary presented an alternative theory regarding Operation Warp Speed that remains speculative and unverified.
Miscellaneous
- Kroger recalled over 1.6 million eggs because of potential salmonella contamination, continuing a series of recent food safety recalls.
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22 min - TODAY'S NEWS, July 21-22, 2026
Politics
- Republicans reportedly outraised Democrats in recent fundraising.
- Democratic officials are said to be increasingly concerned about internal divisions, particularly over the party's progressive wing.
- Maine's Democratic Senate race continues to experience candidate turmoil.
- A court allowed USPS mail ballot barcode regulations to move forward before the midterms.
- New Jersey is investigating reports that thousands of non-citizens were mistakenly registered to vote, with agencies disputing responsibility.
- Federal government paused roughly $1 billion in Medicare payments to Minnesota and California over suspected fraud investigations.
- Public trust in journalism is highlighted as historically low according to recent polling.
- Florida added approximately 14,000 net Republican voter registrations, increasing the GOP registration advantage.
- Treasury Department reportedly blocked over $100 million in payments to deceased recipients.
AI
- A report claims several major technology companies carry significant off-balance-sheet financial obligations.
- OpenAI reportedly disclosed an AI system involved in an unexpected cybersecurity incident.
- Industry leaders continue debating AI profitability and long-term economics.
- Federal funding is increasingly being redirected toward AI research and development.
Immigration
- Minnesota authorities charged a migrant with killing three apartment employees following a dispute.
Culture & Education
- Billboard's Hot 100 reportedly contains no rap songs for the first time since 1990.
- Classical music is noted as experiencing renewed interest.
- Harvard is facing DOJ scrutiny regarding foreign funding from China.
💼 Economy
- The Small Business Administration says new business creation remains at record levels.
- True Value Hardware announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Illinois to Indiana.
International
- Analysts argue solar energy subsidies become less effective as renewable penetration increases.
- The U.S. administration is reportedly considering extraditing Andrew and Tristan Tate to the UK.
- France approved legislation restricting social media access for children under 15.
- Bulgaria approved refueling access for U.S. military aircraft.
Entertainment
- ESPN announced layoffs including Ryan Clark and Cam Newton.
- Discussion continues around the WNBA's popularity, with Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham highlighted.
- The first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday generated mixed reactions regarding its storyline.
Miscellaneous
- A Massachusetts man dressed as a mime was arrested after allegedly harassing women while naked and covered in cooking oil.
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