Podcast appearances and mentions of aaron mcintire

Aaron McIntire covers the Federal Reserve's unanimous decision to raise interest rates despite President Trump's public frustration, amid a 31 year low in new home sales. He covers Vice President JD Vance's midterm messaging push, and undercover video obtained by the Daily Wire in which Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's own minister suggests Talarico is softening his positions purely for electoral purposes. Aaron also covers the arrest of Korby Allen Strube, a Kansas man accused of posting antisemitic death threats against Ben Shapiro tied to a Yom Kippur countdown, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announcing she is cancer free. He covers NFL star Travis Kelce being named a victim in a $35 million Ponzi scheme run by Indian national Siddharth Jawahar, and pushes back on California Governor Gavin Newsom's breezy CNN fly fishing interview reflecting on COVID era lockdowns.

Aaron McIntire covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's congressional testimony confirming regime change in Iran is now the administration's goal, plus the Supreme Court's 7 to 2 rejection of Trump's effort to curb mail in ballots ahead of the midterms. He covers newly released FBI documents showing Butler, Pennsylvania shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks ordered firearm parts under the alias Bob Dole, and that an anonymous donor paid for his cremation. Aaron also covers Representative Thomas Massie filing articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and a newly surfaced FBI email seeking to criminally investigate Elon Musk over his DOGE era email to federal workers. He shares missionary Jeff Wood's harrowing testimony of surviving over six years as an al Qaeda hostage in West Africa, and reacts to actor Seth Rogen's comments about choosing not to have children.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump and Vice President JD Vance pushing back hard against AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI over recent doomsday warnings, arguing it is a bid for regulatory capture rather than genuine safety concern. He notes Senator Mitch McConnell's 92 day public absence continues even as the Senate returns to session, and covers prosecutor Joe diGenova's abrupt resignation from the Justice Department investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, who has now been subpoenaed to testify. Aaron covers a Massachusetts family's fight to regain custody of their daughter after they allege a school secretly began her gender transition, and reports that Chinese entities allegedly supplied Iran with satellite images used in a deadly strike on U.S. troops in Jordan. He closes with a moving CBS 60 Minutes account of an F-15 pilot's survival and rescue after being shot down over Iran, a story Aaron calls one of the best he has ever heard.

Aaron McIntire lays out why he thinks recent doom laden warnings from AI researchers at Anthropic and OpenAI, including a viral resignation post from ex-employee Jacob Coxon, may be less about pure safety concerns and more about pushing regulatory capture against open source competitors. He walks through the timeline, from Coxon's post to statements from researchers at both companies, and argues the real motive is protecting these companies' bottom line ahead of potential IPOs by outlawing local AI models. Aaron connects this to his broader theory that much of the public backlash against data centers and AI traces back to foreign propaganda. He closes with a viral clip of a YouTuber getting the AI model GPT-6 to insist, incorrectly, that the word seventeen has four E's, using it as a lighthearted counterpoint to claims that AI is on the verge of ending humanity.

Detroit Sports Podcast -- The Michigan Podcast This episode --Steve is away, so Aaron McIntire and Noah Deace break down Michigan's shaky season-opening escape against Western Michigan and the concerning film on captain Bryce Underwood, who looked lost the moment things went off-script. Plus, Mark Rogers joins for the Ten Minute War to dig into the offensive line struggles, whether Tommy Carr should get a look, and what to expect when Michigan faces a top-15 Oklahoma defense this Saturday! 

In this special, no-news edition of The A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire sits down with Jimmy Moon, a father from Sacramento, California, for one of the most powerful testimonies he's ever heard. Jimmy opens up about the terrifying early hospitalization of his daughter, now three years old, and the promise he made to God in the midst of that trial. He also shares his personal journey through suicidal ideation as a young man, and how that experience later led him to found a small local ministry that places highlighted scripture references into donated Bibles for others walking through similar struggles. Aaron reflects on why stories like Jimmy's matter, especially for those who follow the news closely enough to feel worn down by it. This episode is a reminder that God is still at work, even when the headlines tempt us to believe otherwise.

Aaron McIntire covers leaked comments from Vice President JD Vance at a private Michigan campaign event, where he linked rising anti-Semitism to immigration from cultures with what he called ancient ethnic hatreds. He covers Congressman Brandon Gill's questioning of a Miami doctor who ran a birth tourism business, repeatedly pleading the Fifth Amendment when asked about ties to the Chinese Communist Party and criminal organizations. Aaron also covers a new Justice Department lawsuit against Kansas City, Kansas public schools over a policy allowing student gender transitions without parental knowledge, and renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. He covers the fatal shooting outside a Tucson, Arizona gay bar being investigated as a hate crime, and a father's emotional congressional testimony about his daughter's permanent injuries from a crash caused by an unlicensed illegal immigrant driver.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump ruling out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran when asked directly in the Oval Office. He covers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shutting down 270 commercial driving schools nationwide for training unqualified and non-English speaking drivers, and the growing public feud over data centers, including Vice President JD Vance's more measured take on utility costs. Aaron also covers a Massachusetts jury's lengthy deliberation in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign event, where a woman reading a scripted endorsement appeared to grow faint mid-speech. He touches on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dismissing concerns about wealthy residents leaving the city, and Buc-ee's CEO Arch Aplin's comments on prioritizing conservative states for expansion. Aaron closes with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's blistering written response to Senator Elizabeth Warren over the U.S. currency intervention in Japan.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's newly announced oil deal with Venezuela, giving American companies majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of reserves under interim President Delcy Rodriguez. He covers renewed fighting with Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, including new U.S. strikes and an Iranian retaliation attempt near Jordan. Aaron also covers a series of immigration enforcement stories, including the State Department revoking the visa of an Iraqi national with past ties to the FBI terror watch list, and provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos's ICE detention over an expired visa. He touches on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s list of MAHA accomplishments, the killing of Nigerian pastor Hills Emmanuel and the ongoing search for missing hikers after Grand Canyon flash flooding, and closes with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's comments on crime, forgiveness, and punishment.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid the ongoing trade war with Canada, and a reported internal memo instructing Canadian Broadcasting Corporation staff to avoid calling 9/11 a terrorist attack. He covers Trump's interview with Trey Gowdy, where the president argues the Democratic Party has shifted from socialism toward outright communism, plus Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's frustration over continued questions about streamer Hasan Piker. Aaron also covers closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's criticism of license plate reading cameras and digital surveillance. He highlights former Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing's commentary on the role of pastors in confronting cultural and political decline. Aaron closes with a full Ask Or Tell Me Anything, covering church history, data centers, and AI search results.

Aaron McIntire covers Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's sanctions against Autistici/Inventati, an Italy based tech collective tied to Antifa cells, along with new nonprofit related terror financing rules. He covers President Trump's comments on Glenn Beck about the uncertain status of the new Iranian Supreme Leader, the son of the late Ayatollah Khamenei. Aaron also covers the growing wave of Democrat lawmakers publicly disavowing streamer Hasan Piker ahead of the general election, and catastrophic flash flooding along the China-Nepal border that has killed more than 150 people, with dozens of Americans reported missing. He covers Dearborn, Michigan pastor Lorenzo Sewell's confrontational speech to the city council over accusations the city operates under Sharia law. Aaron closes with this week's poll results on Dolly Parton's best song, following her passing this week.

Aaron McIntire remembers country music icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80 after a decades spanning career, and covers Darline Graham's primary loss to Ralph Norman in the race for her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. He covers President Trump's zero tolerance warning to Iran over sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and unconfirmed reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret trip to Moscow. Aaron also covers the WNBA's reported decision to bar former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White from the draft after they declared themselves eligible for the women's league, and a rare interview with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on race and ideology. He closes with his own skepticism toward the growing public backlash to data centers and Flock license plate cameras.

Aaron McIntire highlights several administration wins, including Education Department guidance treating gender transition claims in schools as child abuse, a new $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Operation Economic Outcast targeting Iran's global financial network. He covers DSA-aligned streamer Hasan Piker getting booed after walking back past comments about 9/11, and Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed publicly distancing himself from Piker's support. Aaron reacts to former Vice President Mike Pence's CNN interview about his former transgender CIA briefer, Julia Curlee, and new global fertility data suggesting humanity may be below replacement level for the first time in recorded history. He closes out the show discussing former LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt's viral video on America's cultural decline, and public reaction to the Charlie Kirk assassination and the Lindsay Clancy trial.

Aaron McIntire covers backlash to President Trump's plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of tariff free beef over the next 90 days to lower ground beef prices, and the sudden collapse of the U.S.-Canada trade deal over steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs. He covers Vice President JD Vance's rally at a Middletown, Ohio steel plant, where he invoked the late Louisiana Governor Huey Long and the story of programmer Kevin Flanagan to make his case against offshoring American jobs. Aaron also covers ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleading the Fifth Amendment before House investigators, the FBI seizing former Congressman Eric Swalwell's devices in a misconduct probe, and ICE's growing enforcement operation against Haitian nationals in Ohio. He touches on a disturbing Miami child abuse case involving an illegal immigrant mother, and new data showing a surge in Catholic ministry participation on college campuses. Aaron closes with his take on President Trump's Truth Social attack on Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Thomas Massie, and what it means for JD Vance's 2028 prospects.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump and Stephen Miller's new executive orders narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility and cracking down on birth tourism, building on this summer's Supreme Court ruling. He covers Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul referring Dr. Anthony Fauci's contempt of Congress case directly to the Department of Justice after Democrats failed to block it. Aaron also covers tennis star Coco Gauff's nuanced comments on the WTA's new sex testing policy, and national security analyst Kyle Schindler's Senate testimony on ties between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Democratic Socialists of America. He covers a McKinney, Texas city council meeting where an Iranian Christian refugee spoke against a proposed Islamic center, which the council approved unanimously, and former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao's interview on his faith following his release from prison. Aaron closes with a full AOTMA, plus a note that the show may go dark intermittently while his home studio undergoes mold remediation.

Aaron McIntire covers Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's formal subpoena of Dr. Anthony Fauci over alleged self-dealing and profiting from his pandemic-era guidance, plus Vice President JD Vance's update on the administration's anti-fraud task force. He reacts to Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's victory speech, and Senator Bernie Sanders declining to fully condemn controversial comments from DSA-aligned streamer Hasan Piker. Aaron also covers a California man arrested near Trump National Golf Club days before the president's visit, and a Michigan congressional primary upset after Trump's endorsed candidate lost badly. He shares this week's poll results and a viral breakdown of mosques per capita by state, part of a broader discussion on immigration policy toward Muslim-majority countries.

Aaron McIntire covers a second straight record month for ICE, with DHS reporting 51,000 arrests in July, and weighs whether the timing is a response to Secretary Markwayne Mullin's rocky weekend. He covers new DOJ fraud charges against 19 people accused of scamming Pennsylvania's Medicaid program out of more than $4 million. Aaron highlights resurfaced comments from Wisconsin gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong on her own biracial son and proximity to whiteness, plus Senator Chuck Schumer's defense of the Democratic Socialists of America's rising influence in the party. He praises world number one tennis player Aryna Sabalenka for her full-throated support of the WTA's new sex testing policy, and covers a bystander's account of stopping an armed gunman at an Idaho Falls In-N-Out. Aaron closes Aaronalysis explaining why fraud recovery efforts mean little unless the clawed-back money is actually cut from federal budgets rather than reallocated.

Aaron McIntire breaks down why he thinks President Trump is setting up a rough midterm environment for Republicans, pointing to repetitive Iran talking points and Trump's public criticism of DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro over a dropped vandalism case. He covers growing Republican Senate support for Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination after a deal to end the anti-weaponization fund. Aaron also covers New York City's new city-run grocery store ID requirements under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers mocking Dr. Anthony Fauci's Fifth Amendment pleas at Steelers training camp. He shares his take on Caitlin Clark's silence regarding teammate Sophie Cunningham's comments on women's sports, and highlights Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's remarks on state immigration enforcement powers. Aaron closes with an encouraging health update from Conduit Clothing Company's Evan Ghen on his cancer treatment.

Aaron McIntire covers backlash toward DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin after he told Democrat governors at the National Governors Association meeting that ICE will focus on the worst offenders rather than mass deportations, a stance Aaron says falls short of Trump's campaign promise. He contrasts that with new numbers claiming over 1.4 million forced removals over the past year, and covers 14 Republican senators calling to cancel the August recess until the SAVE America Act passes. Aaron notes President Trump's latest claim that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearize Iran is imminent. He covers the escalating fight in women's sports after Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a Trans Kids Belong shirt in response to Sophie Cunningham's comments, plus a financial settlement for pro-life activist Paul Vaughn over his Biden-era FBI raid. Aaron closes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash on vaccine hesitancy.

Aaron McIntire breaks down Dr. Anthony Fauci's combative Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, where he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights 111 times rather than answer questions from Senator Rand Paul's panel. He plays fiery exchanges from Senators Bernie Moreno and Josh Hawley, including the moment Fauci's attorney was escorted out of the room for repeatedly disrupting proceedings. Aaron notes Rand Paul's announcement that the Senate committee will vote next week on holding Fauci in contempt of Congress, despite the preemptive pardon he received from former President Biden. He also shares this week's poll results, where a majority of listeners say the hearing hasn't changed their expectations that Fauci will ultimately face no real consequences.

Aaron McIntire covers newly released audio recordings of Joe Biden from his 2017 memoir sessions, which appear to support Special Counsel Robert Hur's findings on Biden's handling of classified material after leaving office. He covers Senate Majority Leader John Thune telling Sean Hannity the SAVE America Act remains stalled without enough Republican votes to touch the filibuster. Aaron also covers President Trump's fresh comments on the ongoing Fauci diary revelations, and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that Fauci suffered an undisclosed vaccine related health event in 2021. He touches on Vice President JD Vance's eulogy for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a viral rescue by a teenage California lifeguard earning a White House invitation, and a new whistleblower scandal involving California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra's tenure at HHS. Aaron closes with his own theory connecting COVID-era institutional distrust to the rise of Candace Owens's conspiracy-driven following.

Aaron McIntire digs deeper into Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary, including entries where Fauci claims credit for convincing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and California Governor Gavin Newsom's chief of staff Ann O'Leary to shut down schools, bars, and restaurants in 2020, despite later denying he pushed for closures. He notes Senator Mitch McConnell's latest proof of life photo after a two week public silence. Aaron questions whether it's time to stop covering Trump's repeated claims of an Iran military victory after finding an April clip nearly identical to Monday's comments. He reacts to New York City's new city-run grocery store price caps under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Aaron also revisits a corrected Catholic clergy survey from researcher Ryan Burge, showing 27% of priests, not the earlier reported 47%, agree all religions are equally true, and plays former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's uncomfortable response when pressed about his past defense of Fauci.

Aaron McIntire digs into newly released pages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's personal diary, revealing early private concerns among top virologists about a possible lab origin for COVID-19 that Fauci later downplayed in public. He notes Senator Mitch McConnell's continued silence about his hospitalization, two weeks after his office first confirmed it. Aaron covers Massachusetts lawmakers advancing a bill removing nearly all remaining abortion restrictions, and the guilty verdict against Minnesota's Shiloh Hendrix in her racial slur case. He also reports on the deadly Islamist terror attack at Berlin's Pride festival, and President Trump's roast of the media at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. Aaron closes out the show debuting his own invention, the Soup-o-meter.

Aaron McIntire dives into the wonderful world of women's athletics, starting with WNBA star Sophie Cunningham standing firm on protecting female sports from male competitors despite backlash, and Megan Rapinoe's sharp rebuttal on The View. He covers the firestorm around USA Today columnist Nancy Armour's column linking Caitlin Clark's on-court flopping to the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till. Aaron also touches on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's update on Iran's overtures for a deal, a Washington congressional candidate's admission she downplays LGBTQ support to avoid alienating Muslim voters, and Mike Lindell's controversial immigration proposal in the Minnesota governor's race. He closes out the week with a full Ask Or Tell Me Anything, covering AI in education, agentic AI risks, and listener questions on faith and current events.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's campaign stop in Georgia, where he doubled down on branding the Democratic Party as communist and criticized Senate Republicans for stalling the SAVE America Act. He digs into a lopsided House vote in which 198 Democrats opposed a bill banning congressional stock trading, and a narrow NDAA vote where four House Republicans broke ranks on a transgender military service amendment. Aaron also covers the tragic St. Paul, Minnesota shooting in which Tsegaab Binessu allegedly killed three apartment leasing staff, Nansi Fuentes Zambrano, Dena Silcox, and Adam Wilwerding, in a rampage sparked by a parking contract dispute. He highlights Congressman Brandon Gill's pointed questioning of the American Bar Association's president about the organization's stance on implicit bias. Aaron closes out the week's poll results, where listeners overwhelmingly picked securing voter rolls as the administration's top midterm priority.

Aaron McIntire breaks down Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's congressional testimony defending his record and America's more targeted approach to the Iran war, plus the Pentagon's identification of Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton, killed in a drone incident at Erbil Air Base in Iraq. He covers a twice-deported illegal immigrant, Brandon Ortiz-Vite, now suing President Trump for $75 million and citizenship after being convicted of murdering Michigan's Ruby Garcia. Aaron digs into fresh ICE deportation numbers for the fiscal year, and reacts to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's admission that a software error registered thousands of noncitizens to vote in her state. He also covers Congressman Brandon Gill's viral grilling of a Smithsonian museum director over a document tying politeness to white supremacy. Aaron closes with journalist Andy Ngo's breakdown of how decentralized and difficult to track Antifa networks really are.

Aaron McIntire covers the U.S. military's response after Iranian strikes on a base in Jordan left two American service members dead and one missing, plus new Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan over the weekend. He digs into a $60 billion wave of U.S. business deals with Iraq aimed at building alternative oil shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz continues defending his pardon of a convicted child rapist, and Aaron reacts to Tom Homan's compromise plan requiring ICE agents to wear body cameras within two months. He also covers a viral Olive Garden customer service exchange over its Never Ending Pasta Pass ID policy, and a widely mocked answer from Maine Senate candidate Ashley Webb about her qualifications for office. Aaron closes by highlighting Bill Maher and Senator John Fetterman's blunt criticism of their own party's drift toward figures like streamer Hasan Piker.

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's primetime Oval Office address alleging that China illicitly obtained 220 million U.S. voter files starting in the 2020 election cycle, and his renewed push for the SAVE America Act. He covers Secretary of State Marco Rubio convening leaders from more than 60 countries, alongside fiery remarks from Stephen Miller and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, to combat what the administration calls left-wing political terrorism. Aaron also reacts to a New York Post report, based on anonymous sources and denied as gossip by the senator himself, alleging Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego had past relationships with House staffers. He touches on new religious retention data and a viral video of a kid nailing an array of bird calls before opening up this week's Ask Or Tell Me Anything for Patreon supporters and listeners.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump reversing ICE's brief pause on vehicle stops just a day after it began, restoring one of the agency's main tools for deportations. He digs into Vice President JD Vance's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, where Vance admits the administration mishandled the rollout of the Epstein files and pushes back on Attorney General Pam Bondi's earlier claims. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche takes a victory lap on fraud recoveries during his confirmation hearing, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms the nation's gold reserves at Fort Knox remain fully accounted for. Aaron also covers Helen Comperatore, widow of Butler rally victim Corey Comperatore, sharing her personal belief that the assassination attempt was an inside job, though no evidence has been publicly confirmed. He wraps up the week's Daylight Saving Time poll results and the uncertain fate of the Sunshine Protection Act in the Senate.

Aaron McIntire covers ICE's decision to pause most vehicle stops in immigration enforcement operations nationwide after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine, and questions whether it counts as backing down. He breaks down the rare congressional testimony of Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan, who are asking for more security funding after swatting and threat incidents. Senator Chuck Grassley reveals that former special counsel Jack Smith's team secretly accessed the private text messages of 44 lawmakers during the Trump investigations. Aaron also reacts to a viral confrontation between a journalist and Senator Thom Tillis over his vote against the SAVE America Act. He closes with lighter stories on a health investigation into a possible Taco Bell link to a parasite outbreak and a Canadian surrogacy lawsuit making headlines.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump formally notifying Congress that the United States is back at war with Iran, promising more strikes after a third wave of attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. He digs into reports that Iran's former hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been placed under house arrest over alleged contacts with Israel's Mossad. Back home, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster names the late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve out his term, and Aaron reacts to Senator Elissa Slotkin's candid comments on the SAVE Act. He also covers Governor Gavin Newsom's complaints about California's building system, new Census data showing women over 40 now outpacing teenagers in birth rates, and a Colorado woman's fight to clear her name after Flock license plate cameras wrongly tied her to a crime.

Aaron McIntire covers the sudden death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71, including President Trump's account of what may have been Graham's final phone call. He breaks down the third wave of U.S. strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian attack on a container ship, and what it could mean for the ceasefire going forward. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's deportation of a Laotian man convicted of child sexual abuse, whom Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had pardoned, gets highlighted as an example of the administration's messaging on immigration. Aaron also reacts to a harrowing bison attack video out of Yellowstone National Park and a Brown University cheating scandal involving students using AI to ace a take-home exam. He closes with Aaronalysis, reflecting on Graham's complicated legacy and the reminder that no one knows how much time they have left.

Aaron McIntire breaks down day four of the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing, including courtroom testimony from Robinson's former roommate Lance Twiggs describing his reaction after the Charlie Kirk assassination. Megyn Kelly's blunt message to lingering conspiracy theorists gets called out for its timing, and Aaron doesn't hold back on her recent shift. Reports out of Iran point to fresh explosions and strikes, with U.S. and Israeli officials denying involvement and the source still unclear. Vice President JD Vance hits Democrats over their priorities on fraud and immigration, and LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lays out his case for irregularities in the city's vote count. It's Friday, so Aaron closes with AOTMA, answering listener questions on faith, media, the addictive design of social platforms, and how the post World War II consensus shaped today's debates over culture and borders.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk, Lance Twiggs, Megyn Kelly, Tyler Robinson hearing, Judge Tony Graf, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman, LA mayor race, election fraud, JD Vance, Iran strikes, AOTMA, Ask Or Tell Me Anything, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast

Trump signs the DHS funding bill after a 75-day lapse, but ICE and Border Patrol remain carved out. Iran negotiations stall as oil stays above $100 a barrel, and a new study shows millennial dads are spending four times more time with their kids than their grandparents did. Subscribe and listen every weekday morning.   DHS funding bill, Iran nuclear deal, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, Steve Witkoff, Scott Bessent, millennial dads study, Brad Wilcox, Institute for Family Studies, Matt Walsh, anti-Christian bias DOJ, Brian Harpole Candace Owens lawsuit, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA, midterm redistricting, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast

The Supreme Court drops a bombshell 6-3 ruling striking down racial gerrymandering under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially handing Republicans a dozen or more House seats. Pete Hegseth unloads on a congressman who called Iran a quagmire, and Erika Kirk delivers a powerful message on dehumanization in American culture. Supreme Court Voting Rights Act, Louisiana v Clay, racial gerrymandering, redistricting 2026, Pete Hegseth testimony, John Garamendi, Iran quagmire, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA, Ostroushko indictment, Savannah Hernandez, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, JD Vance fraud czar, Minnesota fraud, Todd Blanche, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast

The Trump DOJ drops indictments on James Comey and Fauci advisor David Morens while raiding fraudulent daycares in Minnesota, all in a single day. Plus, ships may be slipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and Rep. Brandon Gill delivers three unforgettable minutes grilling an abortion advocate on the House floor.   James Comey indicted, David Morens indicted, Fauci advisor, Covid origins, Brandon Gill abortion hearing, FACE Act, Jessica Waters, Todd Blanche, DOJ, Minnesota daycare fraud, Strait of Hormuz, UAE leaves OPEC, Iran update, Trump King Charles, Save America Act, Harvard Harris poll, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces more charges are coming for White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen, while Jimmy Kimmel somehow thought assassination jokes were still funny the night before the attack. Plus, former Senator Ben Sasse sits down with 60 Minutes and delivers a masterclass in facing mortality with faith.  Cole Allen, White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, Jeanine Pirro, attempted assassination Trump, Jimmy Kimmel Melania Trump, Ben Sasse 60 Minutes, Ben Sasse pancreatic cancer, Ron DeSantis redistricting, Hasan Piker, Marco Rubio Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Texas redistricting, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast, conservative podcast

A gunman rushes a Secret Service checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and his manifesto reveals a chilling window into radicalized thinking. Plus, the Iran conflict gets foggier by the day, and oil price might be the only honest indicator we have left.   White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, Cole Allen, Cole Allen manifesto, WHCA dinner, Washington Hilton shooting, assassination attempt, Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service, White House Correspondents Association, Iran conflict, Iran nuclear deal, Iran negotiations, US Iran talks, crude oil prices, Karoline Leavitt, Marco Rubio, Hasan Piker, Wide Awakes, Caltech, political violence, left wing extremism, political rhetoric, No Kings protest, Erika Kirk, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, daily news podcast, news commentary, current events, breaking news, politics today, 2026 news, national news, political analysis, news recap, morning news show, conservative podcast

Aaron McIntire celebrates the successful Easter weekend rescue of two downed U.S. airmen behind enemy lines in Iran, describing it as one of the most complex special operations in history involving deception, firefights, and a temporary U.S. base deep inside Iranian territory. President Trump marks the occasion while ramping up pressure on Iran with threats of massive strikes on power plants and bridges if the regime does not open the Strait of Hormuz. We also cover the detention of a Milwaukee mosque leader with terror ties, the arrest of relatives of Qassem Soleimani, strong March jobs numbers, the final dismissal of charges against David Daleiden, and NASA's Artemis II crew approaching the record for farthest human distance from Earth.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran rescue mission, downed airmen rescued, Trump Iran ultimatum, Strait of Hormuz, mosque leader detained, David Daleiden charges dropped, Artemis II moon mission, March jobs report

Aaron McIntire reacts to the sudden departure of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with President Trump praising her service while announcing Deputy AG Todd Blanch as acting replacement. We cover Trump's latest warning to Iran, including dramatic footage of a major Tehran bridge being destroyed, alongside signs that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz may be recovering. Additional topics include White House manufacturing and trade victory laps, and listener questions on everything from potential AG replacements to right-wing infighting.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Pam Bondi out, Todd Blanch acting AG, Trump Iran ultimatum, Tehran bridge strike, Strait of Hormuz oil flow, birthright citizenship Supreme Court, manufacturing numbers, Good Friday message

Aaron McIntire recaps President Trump's national address restating the goals and progress of Operation Epic Fury, honoring fallen service members while issuing a fresh ultimatum to Iran on electric infrastructure and oil targets if no deal is reached. We also cover the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission, sending the first crewed spacecraft beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. In the Supreme Court, oral arguments heat up over Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, with pointed exchanges involving Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Additional highlights include House Republicans appearing to cave on the DHS funding bill, a White House faith leaders gathering during Holy Week, and listener reactions to the ongoing right-wing podcast debates.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran address, Operation Epic Fury, Artemis II moon mission, birthright citizenship Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, DHS funding bill, House Republicans, White House faith leaders, right wing podcast wars

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's firm timeline for winding down U.S. operations in Iran, with a national address scheduled for tonight, while emphasizing that other nations must handle their own interests in the Strait of Hormuz. We look at the latest on over 11,000 targets struck, China and Pakistan's five-point peace plan, and Trump's new executive order aimed at securing voter integrity through citizenship verification. Domestically, a federal judge orders the restoration of Biden-era amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants via the CBP One app. Plus, reactions to the Supreme Court's First Amendment win against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, Vince Vaughn on why he homeschooled his child, and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's response to a player quoting scripture in support of a fellow athlete.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran address, Iran exit timeline, Strait of Hormuz, voter integrity executive order, Biden amnesty ruling, Supreme Court conversion therapy, Vince Vaughn homeschool, Mike Vrabel Patriots, Traveyon Henderson, Ilhan Omar

Aaron McIntire looks at President Trump's latest comments suggesting serious talks with a "new and more reasonable regime" in Iran to wind down military operations, contrasted with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's more cautious tone. We examine Rubio's reset on why Iran remains a long-standing threat and his warning to European NATO allies about the one-sided nature of the relationship. Domestically, Vice President J.D. Vance pushes back hard on Senate Republicans protecting the filibuster ahead of the Save America Act fight. Plus, leaked audio from Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reveals his reluctance to address the death of Iran's Supreme Leader because "people in Dearborn are sad," new FBI confirmation that the recent synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism, and listener follow-up on the Valero refinery explosion.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran regime change, Marco Rubio Iran, Trump Iran talks, JD Vance filibuster, Save America Act, Abdul El-Sayed Dearborn, Michigan synagogue attack, Hezbollah terrorism, Lindsey Graham Disney, NATO warning, Valero refinery explosion

Aaron McIntire breaks down the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury as the conflict enters its second month, with fresh Iranian strikes hitting a key U.S. base in Saudi Arabia. At home, House Republicans clash with the Senate over a stopgap funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security amid ongoing immigration enforcement battles. We also examine Vice President Vance's comments on Ilhan Omar, Stephen Miller's fraud task force targeting Minnesota's Somali community, and rising tensions on the streets with "No Kings" protests. Plus, fatherhood advice from Vance, questions around recent refinery and airport incidents, and more...   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, Iran war update, Prince Sultan base attack, DHS funding shutdown, House GOP stopgap, Ilhan Omar immigration fraud, Stephen Miller fraud task force, No Kings protests, Tim Walz Somali pledge, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, JD Vance fatherhood advice, Valero refinery explosion, Denver airport power outage

Aaron McIntire recaps the latest from Operation Epic Fury, with White House stats showing massive reductions in Iranian ballistic and drone attacks, over 6,000 U.S.-struck targets, destroyed naval assets, and total air dominance. President Trump announces a devastating strike on Iran's critical Kharg Island oil export hub—described as the regime's crown jewel—targeting only military facilities while signaling no interest in early ceasefire talks despite Iranian outreach. We cover the tragic loss of six airmen in last week's KC-135 incident (ruled non-hostile), Iran's foreign minister floating concessions on fissile material amid shifting regime rhetoric, and ongoing Strait of Hormuz posturing that suggests weakening resolve. Domestically, Vice President J.D. Vance dismisses dissent rumors and pivots to economic strength, with advisor Kevin Hassett highlighting oil resilience, AI-driven productivity, and upcoming tax relief benefits. Plus, questions swirl around Tucker Carlson's claims of CIA scrutiny over pre-war Iran contacts, new IDF intel linking the Michigan synagogue attacker to Hezbollah, Netanyahu's cheeky response to death rumors, and diplomatic openings with Cuba and Venezuela.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, Kharg Island strike, Iran ceasefire talks, Tucker Carlson Iran, CIA referral Tucker, Hezbollah Michigan link, JD Vance Iran comments, Kevin Hassett economy, Trump Iran update, fissile material Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Cuba US talks, Venezuela embassy flag

Aaron McIntire covers back-to-back terror incidents on American soil: a vehicle ramming and gunfire attack at a Michigan synagogue by a naturalized citizen from Lebanon, and a campus shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia where the gunman—previously convicted of supporting ISIS—shouted "Allahu Akbar" before killing two and injuring others. We discuss President Trump's response, the synagogue's security measures that prevented a massacre, and the broader context amid escalating U.S.-Israel operations against Iran. Centcom reports the loss of a KC-135 tanker in western Iraq during refueling (not due to hostile fire), while Trump reaffirms progress in the campaign against what he calls a "nation of terror." Secretary Rubio outlines ending all U.S. aid to Somalia to align foreign assistance strictly with national interests. Plus listener questions on the Iran war's bigger geopolitical chessboard, sources for following developments, AI's potential role in shifting labor markets, and more in this Ask or Tell Me Anything Friday edition.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Michigan synagogue attack, Old Dominion shooting, terror attacks USA, Mohamed Jallow ISIS, Iran tanker loss, KC-135 crash Iraq, Operation Epic Fury, Marco Rubio Somalia aid, Trump Iran update, heartbeat bill Wyoming, Ask or Tell Me Anything, Middle East conflict, U.S. foreign policy

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's bold declaration of victory over Iran following intense U.S. and Israeli strikes, including massive target counts and oil reserve coordination to stabilize energy markets. We examine the ongoing risks in the Strait of Hormuz, Hezbollah's rocket barrages on northern Israel turning it into a two-front conflict, and fresh Israeli Air Force operations hitting IRGC sites deep inside Iran. Domestically, Trump doubles down on pushing the Save America Act through despite Senate Republican resistance and filibuster drama, while the latest CPI data shows inflation holding steady—but still well above the Fed's target. Plus listener reactions to our poll on Iran's future trajectory, rare pilot radio exchanges, and what it all means for the week ahead.    The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump Iran victory, Iran conflict 2026, US Israel strikes, Hezbollah attacks, Save America Act, voter ID citizenship, filibuster Senate Republicans, CPI inflation February 2026, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC targets, Middle East tensions, Trump domestic agenda

Wednesday's The A.M. Update with Aaron McIntire covers Senate Majority Leader John Thune's realism on the Save America Act, explaining the lack of votes to bypass the filibuster and framing a floor vote as a chance to force Democrats on record regarding non-citizen voting, despite the bill's simpler path from the House. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt pitches the Act's popular provisions like voter ID, proof of citizenship, restricted mail-in ballots, and bans on men in women's sports and child transgender surgeries. In the Iran conflict, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth previews intense strikes while noting Iran's reduced missile fire, and President Trump warns of severe consequences over reported Strait of Hormuz mining before announcing destruction of Iranian mine-laying vessels. Oil prices stabilize after sharp volatility. Domestic angles include White House guidance to temper mass deportation rhetoric for political reasons, echoed by House Speaker Mike Johnson on a "course correction" with new DHS leadership. More James Talarico clips surface highlighting his views on fascism and trans issues. Positive ADP job data offers labor market hope amid corporate relocations from California and New Jersey to Georgia and Texas. Virginia's new gun control measures head to the governor, and Congressman Tim Burchett calls gasoline pricing a corporate scam.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Save America Act, John Thune, voter ID, Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth, mass deportations, James Talarico, oil prices, gas scam, corporate relocations, Virginia gun control, Tim Burchett

Tuesday's episode of The A.M. Update with Aaron McIntire tracks the fluid status of the Iran conflict, where President Trump touts over 5,000 targets struck, massive declines in Iranian missile and drone capabilities, and a potential short-term operation while holding back on devastating infrastructure hits. Conflicting signals emerge on the war's timeline, alongside reports of a new Supreme Leader named amid questions about his status and a regime using a cardboard cutout in ceremonies. Tensions rise with missile incidents near Turkey drawing sharp warnings from Erdogan, potential activation of Iranian sleeper cells abroad, and a dramatic single-day oil price drop from $116 to under $90 per barrel due to safer Strait of Hormuz transit and G7 reserve discussions. Domestic news covers a foiled IED plot by self-radicalized teens in New York linked to terrorism charges, renewed scrutiny on James Talarico with more unearthed comments, an NBC poll showing low favorability for AI and various political figures, a DOJ-Ticketmaster antitrust deal with divestitures and fines, and Qatar's foreign minister publicly expressing deep betrayal over Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors, prompting analysis of the small nation's long-term triangulation strategy for survival.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, President Trump, Mo Taba Khamenei, sleeper cells, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, Qatar Iran relations, James Talarico, Ticketmaster deal, AI favorability poll, NYPD terrorism plot

Monday's edition of The A.M. Update with Aaron McIntire dives into the intensifying Iran conflict, featuring dramatic scenes from Tehran where coalition strikes on oil infrastructure triggered black rain, toxic fallout, and widespread smoke over the capital. Reports highlight fractures within Iranian leadership, with the formal government issuing apologies for regional attacks while the IRGC vows to continue them. President Trump dismisses accusations of targeting a desalinization plant, reframing focus on the regime's atrocities, amid emerging claims of UAE involvement. Tensions rise with the UK over delayed support and intelligence sharing, drawing sharp comments from Trump and regional allies. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth downplays Russian intel assistance to Iran, emphasizing U.S. awareness and dominance. Domestic updates include disappointing February jobs numbers amid rising oil prices nearing $90/barrel, Markwayne Mullin's controversial DHS nomination and past J6 remarks, a curious old clip from retiring Senator Steve Daines, fresh Epstein-related revelations from prison guard records, Midwest tornado devastation, shifting youth views on socialism in new polling, and observations on fluctuating X narratives around the war depending on the time of day.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran conflict, Operation Epic Fury, Tehran strikes, oil prices, UK Iran support, Pete Hegseth, Markwayne Mullin, Ashley Babbitt, Jeffrey Epstein, jobs report, socialism poll, Midwest tornadoes, Steve Daines