Today on Truth in Politics and Culture President Trump's Asian tour nets investment deals for the U.S. and trade agreements designed to blunt the impact of China's stranglehold on rate earth minerals, His meeting with President Xi garners mixed results. The government shutdown enters a critical phase, Erica Trump leads a Turning Point Rally at Ole Miss, VP Vance takes questions..

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, the effects of the government shutdown are now being felt my more Americans. Will it be enough to persuade democrats to sign on to a clean CR? Also, the manufactured, progressive driven controversy over White House renovations continues to dominate left wing media and influencer discussions, Who has the upper hand politically and will it matter for the midterms? Finally, Mamdani plays the victim card, blaming 911 for the rise of islamophobia. All this and more on today's podcast.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture new developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, Hamas violates the ceasefire drawing the ire of President Trump and threatening the fragile agreement. The United States steps up its pressure campaign against Venezuela as the administration seeks to force Madurea out. President Trump signs a historic agreement with Australia on rare earth mineral production and military cooperation. IVF takes center stage as many Americans fail to understand why pro-life groups are crying foul and calling for major reforms to the IVF process of creating Embryos that will be destroyed.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, President Trump prepares for a meeting with President Zelensky at the White House. The topic will be Ukraine receiving tomahawk missiles and more air defense capabilities, The Mexican drug cartels are using Chicago gangs to go after federal agents, Young republicans are demonstrating a disturbing trend toward racism in online chats. Does it belong in the same category as the disgusting remarks made by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones?

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture President Trump addresses the Israeli Parliament as the remaining living hostages are freed in the first phase of a Middle East peace agreement. He then travels to Egypt to join world leaders in signing the agreement. The government shutdown rolls on with no end in sight and the FDA, while investigating the health risks to women who take mifepristone, approves a second generic form of the drug.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, the world celebrates the first phase of a peace deal agreed to by Israel and Hamas, President Trump leads a multinational coalition including nations from the Arab world in convincing both Israel and Hamas to sign on. In Virginia, dark and disturbing text messages sent by democrats AG candidate Jay Jones in 2022 surface. Republicans call for him to step down. Democrats tell voters in Virginia, "don't be distracted."

Today on Truth and Politics and Culture I will focus on the two-year anniversary of the murderous attack on Israel by Hamas. I will talk about the state of the Middle East leading up to the attack, the two years after the attack, and where we are today.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture I will talk about the government shutdown. Will republicans be able to avoid being blamed? What is their strategy and how is it working? I will also take a look at the Trump economy. GDP is up but the jobs numbers are way down. Interest rates are falling but inflation continues to be a problem,

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture I will talk about Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night TV. Also, has the stirring memorial service for Charlie Kirk changed the way we talk to each other? Three violent left wing attacks since Kirk's murder raises the tension and makes the point we have a long way to go to find peace.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, how Charlie Kirk's memorial service emphasized forgiveness, love, unity, and the power of the Gospel to change lives. Why hate crimes ordinances won't solve our hate problem, and two shootings over the weekend demonstrate we have a long way to go in spreading the message of tolerance concerning ideas we disagree with.