The A.M. Update

Tyler Robinson grins through his first in-person hearing on the Charlie Kirk assassination charges, Obama judge frees alleged gangbanger/human trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Trump blasts Senate Republicans for stalling judicial noms as John Thune defends "blue slips," Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) grills DHS Sec. Kristi Noem and she owns him, Ilhan Omar calls Jewish Stephen Miller a "Nazi" and CNN won't let him respond—plus Ask or Tell Me Anything on fault lines in the right, COVID jabs in the military, the Sherrone Moore firing/abortion/affair mess, and more, with a final Ben cameo for the year.   Tyler Robinson court, Charlie Kirk assassin, Kilmar Abrego Garcia release, Trump blue slips, John Thune Senate, Kristi Noem DHS, Shri Thanedar impeachment, Ilhan Omar Stephen Miller, Sherrone Moore fired, Michigan scandal, Candace Owens demons

Aaron reacts to Erika Kirk's emotional plea to stop the conspiracy harassment three months after Charlie's murder, Candace Owens doubles down anyway, President Trump seizes a massive Venezuelan oil tanker in dramatic escalation, takes a border-security victory lap, Susie Wiles confirms Trump will barnstorm the country for the 2026 midterms, Fed cuts rates again, Utah Governor Spencer Cox gushes over Josh Shapiro for president, and a father-son Everglades rescue as the gators circle.   Erika Kirk, Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk, Venezuela oil tanker, Trump 2026, mass deportation victory, border security, Federal Reserve rate cut, Spencer Cox, Josh Shapiro, Everglades rescue

Aaron covers Trump and Scott Bessent selling the 2026 economic vision in Pennsylvania, early CDC data showing foreign-born births plunging amid mass deportations, Stephen Miller's case for a 1924-style immigration pause, Florida AG suing major medical groups over child "gender-affirming care," the coming private-equity takeover of college athletics, the bizarre My Little Pony obsession of the (alleged) Jan 5 pipe bomber, and a heartwarming chat with Ben about his favorite Christmas traditions.   Trump economy, mass deportation data, Stephen Miller immigration, Florida transgender lawsuit, college football private equity, Jan 5 pipe bomber, Christmas traditions

Trump announces $11B one-time payments to crop farmers from tariff revenue; Ag Sec Brooke Rollins: "We're not tone-deaf – relief is coming"; Alina Habba forced out as NJ U.S. Attorney by activist judges; Trump hot-mic rips Senate GOP for slow-walking confirmations; DOT/HHS launch $1B family-friendly airport initiative (play areas, nursing pods, healthier food); Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate bid, floats "Black people shouldn't pay taxes" as reparations; UK COVID advisors hid £210M Big Pharma grants; FIFA's Seattle "Pride Match" draws Iran vs Egypt (seriously); and holiday mirth: Is Home Alone a secret salvation allegory?

Aaron McIntire kicks off the week: Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump's Day 1 EO ending birthright citizenship for kids of illegals – rivals Roe in stakes; Texas GOP map locked in for midterms, netting 5 more House seats; DeSantis blasts do-nothing Congress, urges bold single-issue votes to crush Dems; Pope Leo XIV calls Europe "less fearful" of Muslim influx, cites Lebanon as model (yikes); Ilhan Omar: Somali fraud victims are... Somalis? Compares Jewish Stephen Miller to Nazis; Maine's Mana Abdi: U.S. arrival was "bootcamp," Kansas a racist hellhole; Honduran illegal (deported 3x) stabs Charlotte train passenger – 2nd light-rail attack in months; Eric Schmitt torches Dems for pearl-clutching narco strikes while ignoring Biden's "vegetable" years; and holiday mirth: Creed's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" mashup goes viral.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump birthright citizenship SCOTUS, Texas redistricting map, Ron DeSantis midterms, Pope Leo immigration, Ilhan Omar Somali fraud, Stephen Miller Nazi claim, Mana Abdi Maine, Charlotte train stabbing, Eric Schmitt narco strikes, Creed Rudolph mashup

Major breakthrough in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case – Virginia man Brian Cole Jr. arrested, but AG Pam Bondi says no new tips; just re-examining old FBI evidence (what else did they miss?); Chip Roy demands Congress ban stock trading now; Candace Owens bails on TPUSA live-stream showdown after vowing "anytime, anywhere"; rents drop 1% for 4th straight month – Scott Turner credits Trump's deportation surge; Marco Rubio distances from "Age of Disclosure" UFO doc he's featured in, calls claims "liars or crazy"; Ask/Tell Me: global flood theology, COVID conspiracies, health premium hikes, and "furry" vs. bestiality rebrand. Plus, unbelievable Maine custody case banning mom from Bible/church with daughter.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Jan 6 pipe bomber, Brian Cole Jr arrest, Pam Bondi FBI, Chip Roy stock trading, Candace Owens TPUSA, Marco Rubio UFO, Age of Disclosure doc, Maine church custody, global flood theology, COVID conspiracies, Steve Deace Show

Pramila Jayapal pushes bill to gut ICE detention and give free lawyers to every illegal alien; Minneapolis police chief tells residents to call 911 on ICE as "kidnappings"; Stefanik-Trump pressure forces Speaker Johnson to include FBI probe disclosure in NDAA; Anna Paulina Luna launches discharge petition to ban congressional stock trading after 100 ex-members beg for reform; Trump blasts Somali fraud, Ilhan Omar, and Tim Walz again – "go back and figure out your own constitution"; White House affordability messaging flops hard (eggs? really?); Mark Warner escalates sedition by calling military "our salvation" against Trump; Ireland jails Christian teacher Enoch Burke for Christmas over trans refusal; Blake Neff and Frank Turek torch Candace Owens' demonic TPUSA conspiracy lies; poll: 48% say Christmas spending same but squeezed by inflation.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Pramila Jayapal ICE bill, Somali fraud Minnesota, Elise Stefanik NDAA, congressional stock ban, Trump Somalia, affordability messaging, Mark Warner sedition, Enoch Burke Ireland, Candace Owens TPUSA, Blake Neff Frank Turek, Christmas spending poll,

The real scandal in the Hegseth narco-terrorist strikes? Democrats are more furious about U.S. strikes on drug boats poisoning America than an Afghan national ambushing National Guardsmen in D.C. – exposing their depravity. Stefanik blasts Speaker Johnson for blocking deep-state reforms; Trump teases 2028 bench including Vance and Rubio; DOT threatens Minnesota's highway funds over fake Somali trucker licenses; Minneapolis mayor vows to shield Somali fraudsters from feds; Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B to seed 25M kids' Trump investment accounts; Colorado dad heroically shoves armed burglar down stairs to protect sleeping children; and Scott Jennings nails why 2026 must laser-focus on domestic wins to avoid leftist court-packing nightmare.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Pete Hegseth narco strikes, Afghan ambush, Somali fraud Minnesota, Trump accounts children, Michael Dell donation, home invasion Colorado, Elise Stefanik Mike Johnson, Scott Jennings 2026, deep state reform, Steve Deace Show

White House says continued mass migration from the Third World is literally unsustainable, Trump doubles down on calling Tim Walz "retarded," the surviving D.C. Guardsman shows signs of recovery, Mark Kelly still won't disavow sedition, Keith Ellison caught on tape cozying up to future Feeding Our Future fraud defendants, home sellers slashing prices by record amounts, FDA quietly admits COVID shots killed kids, Joe Rogan says "Christianity works," Alex Jones preaches repentance, and a warning that college football is on the fast track to a Cloward-Piven collapse. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump immigration, reverse migration, Tim Walz, Afghan attack, National Guard, Mark Kelly sedition, Keith Ellison scandal, housing market, COVID vaccine deaths, Joe Rogan Christian, Alex Jones repent, college football collapse

Aaron McIntire opens December with fire: an Afghan national murders a National Guardsman in D.C., another is caught plotting a bomb in Texas, the deep state runs a textbook color-revolution playbook against Pete Hegseth, Trump nukes Biden's auto-pen documents, Black Friday shatters records, and President Trump drops the most explosive Thanksgiving message of his life calling for total reverse migration.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump deportation, Afghan crime, color revolution, deep state sabotage, Pete Hegseth, reverse migration, Black Friday economy, miscarriage, Christian faith

Aaron McIntire's Friday Five Pack: White House economic messaging scorecard — Leavitt touts $1,000 bigger tax refunds & no tax on tips/overtime, Vance asks for patience with egg-price realism, while Trump countersignals with "golden age" hype and "you're not skilled enough" H1B comments. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys state police to eradicate Sharia courts & designates CAIR/Muslim Brotherhood as terror orgs. Florida Dem Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted for stealing $5M FEMA funds. New bombshell on Rep. Cory Mills: hired prostitutes nightly in Tbilisi, then ditched his own team for solo PR stunt in Afghanistan. Viral UK kid show clip: little girl picks toy giraffe over Dubai vacation — "never let kids pick their gender." Ask/Tell Me Anything on Islam, Obama's race-baiting legacy, Romans 16, and Christmas song redo wishes.   AM Update, Trump economy messaging, JD Vance eggs patience, Caroline Leavitt tax refunds, H1B Trump Saudi, Greg Abbott Sharia courts Texas, Cory Mills Afghanistan prostitutes, Sheila Sherphilis McCormick FEMA theft, Nancy Pelosi Trump euphemism, Jake Lang Dearborn rant, kid picks giraffe Dubai

Aaron McIntire covers White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt urging filibuster elimination to pass Trump's agenda like voter ID and election reforms, amid Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' 30,000+ student absences tied to ICE raids. Texas parents sue Character.AI after its chatbot allegedly groomed autistic teen for self-harm and violence against family, echoing Florida boy's suicide case. GOP infighting erupts: Nancy Mace forces censure vote on Cory Mills over stolen valor and abuse claims after backroom deal shields Epstein-texting Dem Stacey Plaskett. Pope Leo downplays Nigeria Christian killings as "economic" issue affecting Muslims too, drawing backlash. Poll: 35% reject Trump's direct ACA subsidy payments as ineffective.   Visit https://conduitclothing.com/ and use promo code AMUPDATE for 10% off your order   AM Update, filibuster nuke Trump, ICE Charlotte absences, AI chatbot lawsuit autism, Nancy Mace Cory Mills censure, Stacey Plaskett Epstein, Pope Leo Nigeria Christians, Trump healthcare direct payments poll, Stephen Miller H1B, Charlotte train fire

Aaron McIntire recaps Congress's near-unanimous push to force DOJ release of Epstein files amid survivor cheers and Trump's spin as a Democrat "hoax," plus his Oval Office meeting with Saudi PM Mohammed bin Salman touting F-35 jets, $1T investments, and potential Abraham Accords entry tied to Palestinian progress. Texas Gov. Abbott designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist groups, barring land buys and boosting penalties, while NEC Director Kevin Hassett blames AI productivity for "quiet time" in youth hiring. Creepy Democrat vets ad urges troops to defy "illegal orders," Nicki Minaj blasts Nigeria's Christian killings at UN, Texas redistricting map blocked as racial gerrymander, and Steven Crowder grills SNAP "treats" entitlement.   AM Update, Epstein files release, Trump MBS Saudi, Abraham Accords, Greg Abbott CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood Texas, Kevin Hassett AI jobs, Democrat vets illegal orders, Nicki Minaj UN Nigeria, Texas redistricting block, Steven Crowder SNAP    

President Trump softens H-1B rhetoric citing chip training gaps while floating direct health-insurance payments to Americans by bypassing insurers. Crooks confirmed as furry "they/them" with possible neo-Nazi ties, Cruz preps 2028 run by attacking Tucker Carlson, Texas mosque boom sparks alarm, and Pope Leo XIV again blesses open borders. DeSantis calls for total immigration moratorium, ICE arrests Uzbek terrorist trucker released under Biden, and foreign student visas plunge 17%.   AM Update, Trump H1B, health insurance direct pay, Thomas Crooks furry, Ted Cruz 2028, Texas mosques, Pope Leo immigration, DeSantis moratorium, ICE terrorist arrest, foreign students drop

Aaron McIntire kicks off the week with President Trump's snarky Truth Social jabs at Rep. Massie's quick remarriage and MTG's "ranting lunatic" fallout, amid her CNN apology for "toxic politics." Gen Z storms Mexico City over crime and corruption, injuring 120 in clashes, while Maduro croons "Imagine." FBI's Kash Patel vows Epstein and J6 pipe bomb probes but names no names, Massie accuses Trump of elite cover-up on ABC, and Michelle Obama gripes about white hair standards. Plus, Pew data reveals girls' marriage interest plummeting 22 points since 1993 amid 50% liberal women mental health diagnoses, and video clarifies a SC Planned Parenthood shooting as self-defense.   AM Update, Trump Massie MTG, Mexico Gen Z protests, Epstein files Massie, liberal women mental health, girls marriage decline, Planned Parenthood shooting, Kash Patel FBI, Michelle Obama hair, Maduro

This Week in Review recaps ex-CDC Director Robert Redfield decrying mRNA vaccines as immunotoxic for healthy people while praising cancer applications, Stephen Miller's confident economic timeline from cheaper Thanksgiving to tax relief and nuclear revival, Florida SG Joseph Ladapo warning of enslavement forces at CHD conference, Elon Musk affirming Christ's teachings on forgiveness, and poll results demanding 68% for Trump to focus solely on domestic issues amid listener reactions.   AM Update Week in Review, Robert Redfield mRNA, Stephen Miller economy, Joseph Ladapo freedom, Elon Musk Christ, domestic focus poll, vaccine injury, affordability timeline, transhumanism warning, Trump priorities

Aaron McIntire wraps the week with a rapid-fire Friday Five Pack, unpacking Trump's H1B confusion, JD Vance's immigration-economy link, Antifa's new terrorist designation, a creepy AI avatar app, and Tim Tebow's gospel drop on Andrew Schulz—plus listener Q&A on midterms, fatherhood, and praying for the left.   H1B visas, JD Vance, Antifa terrorists, AI avatars, Tim Tebow faith, Ask Me Anything, immigration economy, Marco Rubio, Trump administration

Aaron McIntire covers the House passing a funding bill to end the historic government shutdown with slim Democratic crossover support, White House claims on damaged economic data, endless Epstein document teases, and improved Treasury messaging on wage growth timelines. VP JD Vance at the MAHA Summit calls for unconventional thinkers to break healthcare orthodoxies and addresses Appalachian despair, while Secretary Rubio blasts EU border complaints, Fetterman slams far-left venom, and a Newsom aide faces corruption charges.   AM Update, government shutdown end, Epstein files, JD Vance MAHA, economic messaging, Marco Rubio EU, John Fetterman, Gavin Newsom corruption, affordability benchmarks, Appalachia health

The A.M. Update recaps tributes from President Trump and VP Vance to America's veterans, the escalating push to dismantle the filibuster amid shutdown chaos, and Antifa's bold resurgence at a TPUSA event. Plus, airport disruptions loom large, one congressman says votes should start on the ACA, Texas cracks down on voter fraud allegations, New York's free bus dream stalls, and a CCP-linked trailer park raises alarms next to a key Air Force base. Wrapping with sharp economic optimism from Stephen Miller on affordability ahead.   AM Update, Veterans Day, Trump Vance, filibuster nuke, government shutdown, Antifa violence, TPUSA protest, Obamacare reform, voter fraud Texas, CCP security threat, economic affordability, Stephen Miller

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's push to reopen the federal government amid a Democrat's candid revelation on party entrenchment in Obamacare subsidies. Plus, Trump's bold vision for direct-to-citizen healthcare payments and $2,000 tariff dividends to tackle national debt; Supreme Court sidesteps "same-sex marriage" challenge but takes on post-Election Day ballots; Olympics eye blanket transgender athlete ban; updates on Ilhan Omar's deportation defiance, Elon Musk's AI prison rethink, GOP cooling on marijuana, the deepening Cybertruck bombing mystery, ex-CDC chief's mRNA vaccine regrets, and a big-picture warning on transhumanism's power grab.   government shutdown, Trump healthcare, tariff dividends, Supreme Court cases, same-sex marriage, election ballots, Olympics transgender ban, Ilhan Omar, Elon Musk AI, marijuana legalization, Cybertruck bombing, mRNA vaccines, Robert Redfield, transhumanism

Aaron McIntire reports on Senate Democrats backing a revamped funding package to end the 40-day government shutdown, including backpay for furloughed workers and a future vote on ACA subsidies amid GOP resistance. Trump targets insurance giants and meatpackers for price hikes, while Treasury's Bessent urges patience on economic recovery. Orban touts Hungary as Europe's Christian outlier; DOJ probes Miller family doxxing post-Kirk assassination; some nutty stats on injunctions against Trump, and an idea for Republicans should Democrats shut the government down again.   The A.M. Update, government shutdown deal, Elon Musk Christianity, Stephen Miller doxxing, Viktor Orban White House, Trump injunctions, Obamacare subsidies, economic recovery, Charlie Kirk assassination

Aaron McIntire wraps the week with a Friday 5 Pack: FAA slashes flights at major airports amid shutdown, momentum for government reopening deal, three Chinese nationals charged for smuggling bio materials to the University of Michigan, Kansas mayor accused of election fraud as non-citizen voter, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee pitches state to NYC firms post-Mamdani win. Plus, Ask or Tell Me Anything on election history, filibuster reforms, marijuana legalization, Nick Fuentes critiques, Starbucks loyalty, and Book of Thomas exclusion.   FAA flight cuts, government shutdown, Chinese bio smuggling, election fraud Kansas, Bill Lee Tennessee, Zohran Mamdani,

President Trump celebrates falling Thanksgiving meal costs and egg prices while pushing Senate Republicans to nuke the filibuster for swift legislative action. Democrats float a government reopening deal tied to Obamacare subsidies, facing internal pushback. Aaron warns of overly optimistic messaging amid stagnant micro-level recovery, plus updates on a foiled Halloween terror plot and Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win signaling youth economic distress.   Trump economy, government shutdown, filibuster, Ted Cruz, Scott Bessent, Zoran Mamdani, Halloween terror plot, tariffs Supreme Court

Aaron McIntire breaks down the Democrat sweep in key 2025 off-year races including NYC, NJ, and VA; covers Trump pushing to nuke the filibuster and cut SNAP until government reopens; details Rep. Brandon Gill's impeachment articles against Judge Boasberg over Arctic Frost; highlights new Jan. 6 revelations on Capitol Police force; and features Brandon Tatum debunking Charlie Kirk assassination theories plus Tucker Carlson's partial regret over Nick Fuentes interview.   election results, Democrat wins, off-year elections, Trump filibuster, judge impeachment, Jan 6 police, Brandon Tatum, Charlie Kirk conspiracies, Tucker Carlson    

Polymarket odds signal Democratic dominance in key races from New Jersey's governor's contest to NYC's mayoral showdown, as Trump doubles down on terminating the filibuster to ram through voter ID and end the shutdown. Deportations surge to 2 million exits including 1.6 million self-deportations, welfare cuts spark backlash after decades of dependency, an ISIS-inspired plot in Michigan gets foiled, George Clooney laments Kamala's unprimaried flop, and a portrait of Christian genocide in Nigeria.   Election Day, Polymarket odds, New Jersey governor, Virginia governor, NYC mayor, filibuster nuke, Trump shutdown, deportations, self-deportations, Nigeria persecution, Boko Haram, ISIS plot Michigan, George Clooney, Kamala Harris, welfare cuts SNAP, 

President Trump threatens military action unless Nigeria halts the slaughter of thousands of Christians, while pressing Democrats to end their 32-day government shutdown before midterms. New polls show Trump underwater on the economy and inflation by double digits, yet his mass deportation push holds majority approval. Treasury Secretary Bessent defends decoupling from China, a federal judge blocks voter citizenship proof, refugee intake slashed to 7,500 focused on Afrikaners, plus Gavin Newsom dodges Biden fitness questions, Prince Andrew stripped of titles, Joe Rogan praises church, and postscripts on Tucker Carlson's Nick Fuentes interview and the host's week-long flu absence.   Trump, Nigeria, persecuted church, government shutdown, polls, deportations, China trade, voter citizenship, refugees, Gavin Newsom, Prince Andrew, Joe Rogan, Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson

Aaron McIntire delivers a Friday Five Pack, covering the confirmation of an illegal alien truck driver's deadly crash in California, President Trump's pause on National Guard deployment in San Francisco, and his aggressive moves against Latin American cartels. Plus, a shocking FBI bust of NBA stars and coaches tied to game-fixing and mob activities, and copper thieves targeting EV chargers in Los Angeles.   AM Update, Aaron McIntire, illegal immigration, truck crash, California, Trump, National Guard, cartels, NBA scandal, FBI, Kash Patel, copper theft, EV chargers, Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, New York City

Aaron McIntire breaks down the latest on the U.S. military's strikes on drug-carrying vessels, the ongoing government shutdown standoff with Democrats, and President Trump's clash with GOP lawmakers over Argentine beef imports. Plus, Ron DeSantis doubles down on his bold plan to abolish property taxes in Florida, and Michael Jordan reflects on his NBA legacy.   AM Update, Aaron McIntire, government shutdown, drug trafficking, U.S. military, Trump, Argentine beef, Ron DeSantis, property taxes, Michael Jordan, NBA, ICE tracker, Democrat strategy, Jen Psaki, JD Vance

The A.M. Update dives into the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown, now the longest in history, as Trump and Senate Republicans push for a resolution. Meanwhile, progress in the Middle East peace plan exceeds expectations, Cincy's police chief faces accountability, and a shocking financial story of illegal immigrants racking up massive debt raises alarms about economic stability.    government shutdown, Trump, Schumer, Middle East peace, JD Vance, illegal immigration, debt crisis, Cincinnati police, Ted Cruz, John Brennan

The A.M. Update dives into the ongoing federal government shutdown entering its fourth week, with Democrats and Republicans trading blame while betting markets predict a six-week stalemate. An Amazon Web Services outage disrupts major platforms like Snapchat and Zoom, exposing risks of centralized internet infrastructure. Plus, a daring heist at the Louvre Museum sees thieves escape with priceless jewels, and Curtis Sliwa defends his New York City mayoral run against calls to drop out.   government shutdown, Amazon outage, Louvre heist, Curtis Sliwa, New York City mayor race, Andrew Cuomo, Zoran Mamdani, Obamacare subsidies, Donald Trump, AWS infrastructure

The A.M. Update breaks down the astroturfed "No Kings" protests against Trump, which erupted into violence in Portland. Israel halts Gaza aid after alleged Hamas ceasefire violations, while a U.S. resident is charged for aiding the October 7th attack. JD Vance rallies Marines against "diversity quotas," and Trump commutes George Santos' sentence. Analysis of China's delayed Fourth Plenum (October 20-23) signals potential economic shifts amid trade tensions.   No Kings protest, Trump, Insurrection Act, Gaza ceasefire, Hamas violation, October 7th attack, George Santos, JD Vance, Marine Corps, China Plenum, CCP, Xi Jinping, five-year plan, Conduit Clothing

The A.M. Update delivers a Friday five-pack of stories, including John Bolton's indictment for mishandling classified documents and Mitch McConnell's concerning fall in the Capitol. Jay Jones apologizes for vile texts in Virginia's AG race, while Zohran Mamdani shames Andrew Cuomo in NYC's mayoral debate.   John Bolton, classified documents, Mitch McConnell, Jay Jones, Virginia AG race, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, NYC mayoral race, AOC, Chuck Schumer, economy, bond markets, Apple podcast issues, Kamala Harris book tour, Mark Driscoll, Adam Steen

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's candid admission of a trade war with China, the Democrats' growing list of demands to end the government shutdown, and Keira Knightley's dismissal of the trans agenda. Plus, insights on federal layoffs, a potential Voting Rights Act challenge, and a new immigration plan prioritizing English speakers.   Trump, China trade war, government shutdown, Democrats, Keira Knightley, trans agenda, Voting Rights Act, immigration reform, federal layoffs, Supreme Court, Conduit Clothing,

The A.M. Update covers the posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk, with heartfelt remarks from his widow, Erica. President Trump's busy week includes a historic Gaza peace agreement and securing funds for troops amid a government shutdown. A father in Arkansas runs for sheriff after k*lling his daughter's r*pist, sparking debate on justice and vigilantism.   Charlie Kirk, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Erica Kirk, Donald Trump, Gaza peace agreement, government shutdown, troop funding, Aaron Spencer, Arkansas sheriff, vigilante justice, Marco Rubio, narco-terrorism, Barack Obama, old-fashioned values

On today's A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire reflects on President Trump's triumphant Middle East tour, from Israel's Knesset applause to Egypt's honors, sealing a historic peace deal with Hamas and the release of 20 hostages. Back home, the government shutdown drags into its second week, with layoffs hitting federal workers and economic ripples growing. Plus, escalating Taliban-Pakistan clashes, Fauci's ominous pandemic warning, and a sharp debate on abortion among progressive Christians.   Trump, Middle East peace, Israel, Hamas, government shutdown, Marco Rubio, JD Vance, Anthony Fauci, Taliban Pakistan, abortion debate,

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's pivotal trip to Israel for a historic hostage transfer, potentially marking a Berlin Wall moment in the Hamas-Israel conflict. China backtracks on aggressive trade moves after Trump's tariff threats, and the government shutdown takes center stage as JD Vance calls out media distractions. Plus, updates on a tragic Tennessee explosion, border security shifts, and a surprising Antifa narrative push from the left.   Trump, Israel, Hamas, China trade, government shutdown, JD Vance, border security, Antifa, Tennessee explosion, Dominion Voting Systems

This week's A.M. Update: Week in Review dives into the fight against Antifa with Kyle Shideler, who calls for targeting federal funding in education to curb radical ideologies. Charlie Kirk's viral clip highlights the need for blunt truth to reach a struggling generation. Plus, President Trump's comments on faith spark a discussion on cultural Christianity, and the ongoing government shutdown fuels debate on federal firings and political gamesmanship.   Antifa, education reform, cultural Christianity, Charlie Kirk, President Trump, government shutdown, federal funding, civics education, radical ideologies, faith and politics

Aaron McIntire sits down with Kyle Shideler, Director for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, to discuss the rising threat of Antifa. Shideler outlines a whole-of-government approach to tackle decentralized far-left extremist networks, including legal statutes, financial tracking, and educational reform.   Antifa, far-left extremism, Kyle Shideler, Aaron McIntire, AM Update, Center for Security Policy, terrorism, Charlie Kirk, Department of Justice, fiscal sponsorship, education reform, Trump administration

: Aaron McIntire dives into the ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its second week, as Speaker Mike Johnson calls out Democrats for blocking funding for essential workers. A Pacific Palisades fire suspect faces charges for arson with disturbing digital evidence. Plus, a thwarted attack near the Supreme Court and Katie Porter's fiery interview meltdown highlight the escalating political tensions.   government shutdown, Palisades fire, left-wing terrorism, Aaron McIntire, AM Update, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Katie Porter, Supreme Court threat, Antifa, Trump administration, political discourse    

The A.M. Update covers the ongoing federal government shutdown as Democrats push for ACA subsidies while President Trump warns of job losses. Aaron McIntire delves into the FBI's wiretapping of Republican senators, with Attorney General Pam Bondi facing tough questions. Plus, a bizarre New York Times piece on Gen Z's “lavender marriage” divorces and a critical look at the flawed 2020 Census.   government shutdown, FBI wiretapping, Pam Bondi, 2020 Census, Gen Z divorce, lavender marriage, illegal immigration, Christian nationalism, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update

The A.M. Update tackles the ongoing federal government shutdown, with no mass firings yet, as GOP pushes for resolution. Aaron McIntire exposes the FBI's secret collection of phone records from nine Republican lawmakers under Biden's Arctic Frost investigation. Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates tensions with an "ICE-free zones" executive order, while a personal tale of bizarre accidents adds a quirky twist.   government shutdown, FBI spying, Arctic Frost, Chicago ICE-free zones, Brandon Johnson, Virginia politics, Jay Jones, tariffs, Portland protests, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update

The A.M. Update dives into a disturbing revelation about Virginia's Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones, who expressed violent intentions against a Republican lawmaker. Aaron McIntire also uncovers a Chinese SIM card network threatening U.S. infrastructure and discusses a surprising trend of declining social media use among younger generations. Plus, a heartwarming college football upset story from UCLA.   Virginia politics, Jay Jones, Chinese SIM farms, social media trends, UCLA football, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update, political scandal, national security, college sports    

This week's A.M. Update: Week in Review dives into Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's bold speech on military culture and combat readiness, the historic indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, and a call for unity amid the tragic attack on an LDS church in Michigan. Aaron McIntire unpacks these stories with sharp commentary on leadership, justice, and cultural divides.   military reform, Pete Hegseth, James Comey, FBI indictment, LDS church attack, culture war, leadership, justice system, government shutdown, political accountability

Aaron and Bella McIntire bring you five positive stories on No Suck Saturday, including a baby rescued from a dumpster, the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, a young girl's miraculous recovery, a quirky Browns-themed wedding, and Steven Crowder's inspiring campus moment. Plus, Bella answers listener questions on SSRIs and kids' immune health in Ask Izzy.   positive news, baby rescue, Peanuts anniversary, school shooting recovery, Browns wedding, Steven Crowder, SSRIs, immune health, Ask Izzy,

Aaron McIntire dives into the week's top stories on The A.M. Update, covering the government shutdown debate, Democrats' push for healthcare for illegal immigrants, a shocking anti-Semitic attack in the UK, more on that bizarre Iowa superintendent case, and the FDA's approval of a generic abortion pill. Plus, listener questions in Ask or Tell Me Anything tackle military leadership, church engagement, and eschatology. government shutdown, immigration, healthcare, anti-Semitism, UK attack, Iowa superintendent, abortion pill, FDA, Project 2025, Trump, listener questions,

Aaron McIntire unpacks the escalating government shutdown, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warning of imminent federal layoffs and Russ Vought defunding blue state projects. J.D. Vance promises to halt sombrero memes if Democrats reopen the government. The Anti-Defamation League scraps its controversial extremism glossary amid scrutiny over Charlie Kirk's assassination. Pope Leo's week goes from bad to worse with a bizarre blessing for ice, and Joe Rogan reflects on the evil of celebrating Kirk's murder.   government shutdown, J.D. Vance, Caroline Leavitt, Russ Vought, Anti-Defamation League, Pope Leo, Charlie Kirk assassination, Joe Rogan, Hakeem Jeffries, Ilhan Omar

Aaron McIntire breaks down the government shutdown as Democrats push for free healthcare for illegal aliens, while John Thune blames their "Christmas list" of demands. A new poll shows 54% of Americans still support deportations despite media backlash. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth demands physical fitness for all military ranks, calling out "fat generals." Plus, an illegal alien superintendent in Iowa faces scrutiny, and a Christian baker takes her free speech fight to the Supreme Court.   government shutdown, deportations, Pete Hegseth, military fitness, Maxine Waters, John Thune, illegal alien superintendent, Christian baker, Supreme Court, RFK Jr.

Aaron McIntire unpacks Congress's last-ditch scramble to avert a government shutdown over Democratic demands for illegal immigrant healthcare and gender surgeries, with JD Vance blaming hostage tactics. Details emerge on the Michigan LDS church attack: Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old Marine veteran, rammed his truck, opened fire with an AR-style rifle, and set the building ablaze, killing four and injuring eight before police neutralized him. Trump and Netanyahu unveil a 20-point Gaza peace plan requiring Hamas disarmament, hostage release, and Israeli withdrawal, but Hamas's acceptance is doubtful. Chuck Grassley slams selective outrage on Comey's indictment, while Swalwell threatens Trump supporters with lawfare.   overnment shutdown, JD Vance, Mike Johnson, John Thune, LDS church shooting, Thomas Jacob Sanford, Michigan attack, Trump Netanyahu, Gaza peace plan, Hamas deal, Chuck Grassley, James Comey, Eric Swalwell, political retribution, conservative commentary, Aaron McIntire

Aaron McIntire breaks down the Department of Justice's aggressive moves against left-wing radicals, with Attorney General Pam Bondi targeting Antifa and ICE facility attackers. In Iowa, the Des Moines school superintendent, an illegal alien from Guyana, faces deportation after a dramatic arrest. Across the pond, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces mandatory digital IDs to combat illegal immigration, raising concerns about privacy and control. Plus, new revelations about FBI agents at January 6 and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's push to clean up driver's licenses.   Department of Justice, Pam Bondi, Antifa, ICE, illegal immigration, Des Moines, Ian Roberts, digital ID, Keir Starmer, January 6, FBI, Sean Duffy, voter rolls, James Comey

Aaron McIntire highlights a Wisconsin professor's plea for universities to condemn Charlie Kirk's assassination amid faculty celebrations and administrative silence. Democrats split on a resolution honoring Kirk, with AOC citing his alleged bigotry while four GOP members block Ilhan Omar's censure for incitement. White House vows to designate Antifa a domestic terrorist group, targeting funding and international ties. Poll results show optimism on autism rates declining amid public health scrutiny.

Aaron McIntire breaks down the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on false statements and obstruction charges tied to Russiagate. New details reveal the Dallas ICE shooter's left-wing motives and premeditated plan. President Trump addresses radical left violence with an executive order, while Obama decries public health "violence against the truth." A Texas youth baseball coach is shot during a pregame prayer, and tributes pour in for theologian Voddie Baucham Jr.'s passing at 56, urging men to step up amid a string of Christian leaders' losses. AM Update, James Comey, indictment, Russiagate, ICE shooter, Dallas attack, Joshua Yon, left-wing violence, Pam Bondi, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Voddie Baucham, Christian revival, youth shooting, Texas baseball, radical left, public health, acetaminophen, theology, Aaron McIntire