Podcast appearances and mentions of aaron mcintire

Monday's A.M. Update recaps one of the most extraordinary geopolitical weekends in recent memory: President Trump announces Operation Epic Fury, a massive U.S.-led (with heavy Israeli involvement) campaign of precision strikes dismantling Iran's nuclear sites, missile capabilities, air defenses, naval forces, and proxy networks after Tehran rejects zero-enrichment demands and attempts rebuilding. Initial volleys eliminate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and dozens of top IRGC and political leaders—enabled by CIA intel and executed by Israel—sparking nationwide celebrations in Iran. Iran's command structure fractures, with foreign minister admitting isolated, independent military actions; retaliatory strikes hit Gulf neighbors and bases, uniting regional powers against Tehran. Three U.S. service members killed in early action; domestic terror incident in Austin probed for links. Big-picture reflections on frightening allied military/intel capabilities, shifting Middle East dynamics, China's oil vulnerabilities, and lessons on decisive force versus endless nation-building.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, Iran strikes, Ayatollah Khamenei dead, Israel US alliance, nuclear program dismantled, IRGC leaders eliminated, Gulf states response, Tom Homan, Austin terror shooting

Friday's A.M. Update covers Iran's rejection of U.S. zero-enrichment demands in nuclear talks, Tom Homan's defense of deportations against papal criticism, Block's 4000+ AI-driven layoffs, the FBI raid on LAUSD's superintendent who admits decades of illegal status amid fraud probes, JD Vance's sharp Pelosi jab on insider trading, and listener questions on covetousness, Zionism, miracles, and preparing kids for tough times.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran nuclear rejection, Tom Homan Pope, Block AI layoffs, LAUSD Carvalho raid, JD Vance Pelosi, Zionism, economic preparation

Thursday's A.M. Update exposes what looks like classic Senate "failure theater" from Majority Leader John Thune, who promises a vote on the SAVE Act to block non-citizen voting but sidesteps any real push like a talking filibuster amid government funding fights and other priorities. Vice President JD Vance, alongside CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, takes firm action by withholding $259.5 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota over massive fraud concerns, giving Governor Tim Walz 60 days to outline fixes or face more cuts. A classified Gang of Eight briefing on Iran draws only a measured, non-committal response from Chuck Schumer, while 12 advanced F-22 Raptors deploy to Israel as Middle East tensions simmer. Other highlights include Democratic counterprogramming flops featuring dancing frog skits, John Fetterman's critique of his party's antics, college students hilariously reviewing a State of the Union that hadn't happened yet, a dramatic Omaha sinkhole caught on camera, and listener reactions to whether Trump's address moved the needle.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, SAVE Act Senate, John Thune failure theater, JD Vance Minnesota fraud, Medicaid withholding Tim Walz, Chuck Schumer Iran briefing, F-22 Israel deployment, Democratic State of the Union counterprogramming, John Fetterman, college students SOTU, Omaha sinkhole, poll of the week

Aaron McIntire recaps key moments from last night's State of the Union Address, and why this year's SOTU and last year's Joint Address are so unique.

Tuesday's A.M. Update tackles fresh media spin on the chairman of the Joint Chiefs supposedly wavering on potential Iran action—prompting President Trump to set the record straight—while the latest Mar-a-Lago security breach draws a characteristically candid response from the president. California Governor Gavin Newsom's attempts to connect with audiences fall flat in revealing ways, as he signals a Democratic shift toward seeming more "culturally normal" ahead of future elections. Amid boycotts of tonight's State of the Union, falling mortgage rates spark mixed economic signals, Chinese firms face accusations of stealing U.S. AI tech secrets, and Robert De Niro's sudden call for unity rings hollow given his past rhetoric. The episode closes with heartfelt gratitude for the administration's focus on angel families, including a new national day of recognition, powerful testimonies from victims' loved ones, and a reminder of the human stakes in securing the border and combating trafficking.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, General Dan Cain Iran, Trump Truth Social, Gavin Newsom SAT gaffe, Democrats State of the Union boycott, mortgage rates drop, Chinese AI theft Anthropic, Robert De Niro unity, Angel Family Day, Lincoln Riley, Tom Homan border, immigration deportations

Monday's A.M. Update dives into stunning revelations about Iran's nuclear program defying past assurances of dismantlement, amid massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and a canceled high-stakes trip. President Trump dodges yet another assassination scare at Mar-a-Lago, then turns a Supreme Court tariff ruling into an unexpected green light for bold new global trade measures. From New York City's snow chaos and emergency shovel hires to bold displays of faith in the administration, Olympic patriotism, and Mike Rowe's wake-up call on the jobs AI won't touch anytime soon, plus reflections on the technology's real-world utility and looming questions.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran nuclear program, Trump assassination attempt, tariffs Supreme Court, Middle East buildup, Mike Rowe trades AI, Pete Hegseth biblical, New York snow mismanagement, Olympic patriotism, Tucker Carlson Israel interview

Aaron McIntire opens with a final episode before a two-week hiatus for international travel and family time. He covers a tragic Rhode Island shooting by a transgender individual who posted threats the day prior, linking it to broader concerns about gender ideology and recent similar incidents. New York City's socialist mayor threatens tax hikes on the wealthy while the "warmth of collectivism" literally uncovers unpleasant realities on melting sidewalks. J.D. Vance pushes for lower interest rates and more housing to combat affordability issues and family formation challenges. RFK Jr. details on 60 Minutes how ultra-processed foods, hidden ingredients, and industry loopholes drive obesity and malnourishment in America. The show closes reflecting on the five-year anniversary of Rush Limbaugh's passing and the five-month mark since Charlie Kirk's murder, highlighting Rush's admiration for Kirk and his secret support for Turning Point USA.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, transgender violence, Rhode Island shooting, New York City budget crisis, Zoran Mamdani, J.D. Vance housing, RFK Jr food policy, ultra-processed foods, Rush Limbaugh anniversary, Charlie Kirk tribute, collectivism failures

Aaron McIntire dives into a mix of economic extremes with housing affordability hitting unprecedented levels and the federal workforce shrinking to historic lows. He highlights a major ecological mess in the nation's capital involving a massive sewage spill into the Potomac, drawing sharp political reactions. Discussions cover heated exchanges at the Munich Security Conference, advances in mobile nuclear tech for military use, questionable policy ideas abroad like taxing unrealized gains, and candid takes from figures across the spectrum on where the Democratic Party stands amid ongoing cultural and political battles. Plus, a programming note on upcoming absences.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, housing affordability crisis, federal workforce cuts, Potomac sewage spill, Hillary Clinton Munich, nuclear reactor transport, AOC commentary, unrealized gains tax Netherlands, John Fetterman interview, Democratic Party future, Stephen A Smith politics

Aaron McIntire steps back from the daily news grind for a big-picture analysis of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's powerful Munich Security Conference speech, where he urged Europe to reject managed decline, reclaim pride in Western heritage, and build a revitalized transatlantic alliance capable of defending itself—framing it as a Gandalf-like call to break free from globalist complacency. The episode contrasts this with Hillary Clinton's surprising admission that mass migration has been "disruptive and destabilizing," questioning whether it's a genuine concession to Trump's long-standing arguments or a tactical moderation play by the left to regain power and continue internal threats to civilization. A deep meta discussion on the nonlinear unfolding of history, the end of the post-WWII "rules-based order" treating all nations as equals regardless of contribution, and the current great-power era where America signals it's ready to go it alone if allies won't step up.   Marco Rubio, Munich Security Conference, Western civilization, Hillary Clinton, immigration pivot, great replacement, transatlantic alliance, globalism, rules-based order, Europe decline, Aaron McIntire, AM Update

Aaron McIntire recaps a frustrating week with the DOJ dropping federal charges against two men accused of assaulting ICE officers in Minneapolis amid "newly discovered evidence," the end of Operation Metro Surge despite earlier claims of cooperation, and a heated Senate grilling of Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over encouraging protesters near ICE operations. Highlights include 49 senators backing the SAVE Act for voter citizenship proof, Puerto Rico recognizing unborn babies as human beings under law, Jeremy Carl's confirmation hearing where he ties Democratic immigration policies to replacement concerns, and RFK Jr.'s candid Theo Von appearance. Plus, listener questions on church masculinity, Bannon-Epstein ties, smoking a pork butt, and the underrated win of eased self-censorship under Elon Musk's X.   Aaron McIntire, SAVE Act, Mike Lee, ICE Minneapolis, Keith Ellison, Ron Johnson, Jeremy Carl, great replacement, Puerto Rico abortion law, RFK Jr, Theo Von, Operation Metro Surge, voter ID, Friday Five Pack, AM Update

Aaron McIntire breaks down Attorney General Pam Bondi's contentious House testimony on Jeffrey Epstein, where awkward deflections about booming markets and unrelated accusations overshadowed key questions on investigations and accountability. Plus, updates on House votes targeting non-citizen voting and Canadian tariffs, a bizarre airspace shutdown over El Paso tied to military tech mishaps, disturbing details on the latest Canadian school shooting, and the massive viewership success of Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show challenging mainstream entertainment norms.   Pam Bondi, Jeffrey Epstein, Attorney General testimony, stock market boom, House SAVE Act, non-citizen voting, El Paso airspace closure, Canadian school shooting, TPUSA halftime show, Super Bowl alternative, Trump administration, Aaron McIntire, AM Update

Aaron McIntire leads with U.S. strikes sinking narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing two and saving American lives as President Trump details the strategy to crush fentanyl flows first at sea then inland. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces congressional scrutiny over documented Epstein Island visits with his family in 2012, defending it as a brief lunch stop during a vacation while Speaker Mike Johnson dismisses calls for resignation. Beef prices continue climbing due to historic low cattle inventories from drought and wildfires, prompting Trump to expand imports from Argentina to ease consumer costs despite impacts on U.S. ranchers. Democrats express open concern over massive Republican fundraising advantages heading into midterms, while Sen. Dick Durbin vows to oppose the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Plus, a CBP exchange exposes birth tourism exploitation, the latest on the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, and Pete Hegseth's candid assessment of DoD inefficiencies.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, narco boat strikes, Howard Lutnick Epstein, beef price surge, SAVE Act opposition, birth tourism, Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Pete Hegseth DoD, Republican fundraising, fentanyl crackdown, conservative news, daily update

Aaron McIntire recaps a week where the White House ramps up economic messaging, with President Trump forecasting explosive GDP growth under his anticipated Federal Reserve pick and Secretary Doug Burgum highlighting falling energy prices and broad prosperity gains. A fresh Gallup poll shows Americans growing more optimistic about economic growth and the stock market in the coming months. CBS reports on ICE arrests spark debate, but the data excludes key non-violent crimes like drug trafficking and other vile crimes. Another potential government shutdown looms over DHS funding, with Sen. John Fetterman admitting confusion over his party's priorities. Plus, viewership success for the TP USA alternative halftime show, the New York Times walking back marijuana legalization support, and Catherine Herridge detailing CBS suppression of Hunter Biden laptop stories.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump economy, GDP growth, mass deportations, ICE arrests, government shutdown, Hunter Biden laptop, election interference, Andy Beshear, Bakari Sellers, Wajahat Ali, Gallup poll, TP USA halftime, conservative news, daily update

Aaron McIntire opens the week with key weekend developments and rising threats. Far-left violence erupts in Italy as anarchists clash with police during the Winter Olympics buildup, while an explosive incident in France leaves questions about whether it's Antifa-related or jihadist in nature. A pivotal Fifth Circuit decision upholds the Trump administration's no-bond detention policy for illegal entrants, a major step toward accelerating mass deportations by pressuring self-deportation and clearing court backlogs. Fresh CBS reporting on Jeffrey Epstein deepens doubts about his death, highlighting an unrecovered noose and unexplained orange figure in cell block footage. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends sanctuary measures by quoting the Quran and Muhammad's migration story, Texas State Rep. Gene Wu openly celebrates non-white majorities overtaking "oppressors," and lighter moments include Rep. Tim Burchett's deadpan Bad Bunny story plus turmoil at the Washington Post with its CEO's sudden exit.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, mass deportations, Fifth Circuit ruling, Epstein death doubts, Antifa violence, Winter Olympics Italy, Zohran Mamdani, Gene Wu replacement theory, immigration policy, Trump administration, political threats, Washington Post turmoil, conservative news, daily update

Aaron McIntire reports Trump's Truth Social threat: no federal aid for Democrat city riots unless requested, but forceful protection of federal property. Don Lemon arrested for conspiracy in Minneapolis church desecration. Landmark $2M malpractice victory for 22-year-old detransitioner against NY doctors. Extreme Democrat rhetoric: Wu says all 8 billion people have right to U.S. asylum; Gillen calls Haiti deportations a "death sentence." Texas special election flips deep-red seat by 14 points. Bizarre federal judge "ruling" cites Bible; Texas judge arrested for handcuffing attorney. New Epstein docs show Bannon interview clips. Steve Kerr apologizes on ICE. Fun palate cleanser: Gen-Z slang on ancient art. Ends with pellet-smoker wings recipe for happiness.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump riots, Don Lemon arrest, detransition win, Michelle Wu, Laura Gillen, Texas flip, Epstein Bannon, Steve Kerr, pellet smoker

Aaron McIntire recaps Tom Homan's Minnesota visit emphasizing de-escalation through reduced rhetoric, while condemning Hakeem Jeffries' call to "put [DHS Secretary Kristi Noem] on ice permanently." Highlights mob chaos chasing federal air marshals in LA mistaken for ICE, Chuck Grassley's flip to co-sponsor the SAVE Act for citizenship-proof voting, a partial shutdown averted but 78% of government still at risk, Trump's housing comments prioritizing current owners' wealth, and the launch of the Greater Than campaign—pushing back against Obergefell by prioritizing children's right to a mom and dad over adult desires, featuring voices like Lila Rose, Allie Beth Stuckey, and Michael Knowles. Closes with Ask or Tell Me Anything submissions, including reaction to a rational breakdown of the Alex Pretti case.     The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Tom Homan Minnesota, Hakeem Jeffries threat, Kristi Noem, federal air marshals LA, Chuck Grassley SAVE Act, government shutdown deal, Trump housing prices, Greater Than campaign, Obergefell, children's rights, Alex Pretti reaction, Ask or Tell Me Anything

Aaron McIntire covers damning video of leftwing terrorist Alex Pretti attacking federal property before his fatal shooting; 69% shutdown odds as Democrats demand ICE curbs for funding; Trump sends massive naval force toward Iran; Rubio crushes critics on Venezuela/cartels; Florida revokes nurse's license over vile threats to Karoline Leavitt; Minnesota sees Walz praise Homan as "professional" and 16 arrests including Nasra Ahmed; viral BLS chart shows government sectors exploding in cost vs. market goods deflating. Poll: 66% say wait on Trump's Minnesota moves.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Alex Pretti, Minneapolis, government shutdown, ICE demands, Trump Iran, Marco Rubio, Karoline Leavitt, Nasira Ahmed, economic doom chart, BLS prices, Tom Homan, Tim Walz

Aaron breaks down the whirlwind of White House moves on Minnesota's immigration enforcement flashpoint, including President Trump's dispatch of Tom Homan, communications with Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, and the sudden withdrawal of Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and agents. Is this strategic pressure yielding results or an unexpected retreat? Also covered: an exposed Signal chat network coordinating anti-ICE actions (now under FBI scrutiny), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inflammatory rhetoric, Canada's abrupt pivot away from deeper China ties after tariff threats, UK pushes for widespread live facial recognition, NATO's nod to U.S. indispensability, a jihadist stabbing in Washington State, and a retired Green Beret's chilling comparison of Minneapolis unrest to low-level insurgency tactics. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, immigration enforcement, Minnesota protests, Tom Homan, Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar, Border Patrol, ICE agents, Signal chat investigation, Kash Patel, Canada China trade, Mark Carney, tariffs, facial recognition UK, NATO Greenland, jihad stabbing Washington, insurgency Minneapolis, Trump administration, deportation operations

Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's surprise claim that killings and planned executions in Iran have stopped, Iran's foreign minister's warning to Trump, the FBI raid on a Washington Post reporter's home, the ICE agent's name in the Renee Goode shooting and her father-in-law's gracious response, deportations under Tom Homan, Oprah's latest obesity explanation, resumed federal funding to Planned Parenthood, a doctor's refusal to answer if men can get pregnant, deficit reduction tied to tariffs, Peter Navarro on the Trump economic agenda, and listener poll results on whether the economy feels better one year into the second Trump term.   A.M. Update, Iran protests, regime weakness, executions halted, Trump Iran comments, FBI raid Washington Post, Renee Goode shooting, ICE agent, deportations 2026, Tom Homan, Oprah obesity, GLP-1 drugs, Planned Parenthood funding, gender ideology Senate hearing, Josh Hawley, deficit reduction, tariffs revenue, Peter Navarro, Trump economy, housing bubble, consumer prices

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire close out 2025 with an epic Christmas episode of Bigger Ten! Indiana shocks the world, beating Ohio State to claim its first outright Big Ten title since 1945 – Curt Cignetti is now an all-time legend. Fernando Mendoza delivers another clutch Heisman moment. We break down the historic game, and reveal our full 12-team CFP brackets.

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

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire deliver a jam-packed Thanksgiving episode of Bigger Ten! We break down the massive stakes in The Game and the Apple Cup, debate whether Michigan's youth can shock the world, and explain why Vegas is practically begging you to bet Oregon. Plus: final Confidence Picks of the regular season, Fair or Foul on Tony Petitti & Nebraska's (maybe) extension blunder, and a heartfelt tribute to Iowa sports journalist legend Mike Hlas.

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    

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten with a massive episode! The Big Ten's private equity deal is on ice as Michigan and USC threaten independence, accusing commissioner Tony Petitti of strong-arm tactics. James Franklin lands at Virginia Tech in a move that puts him in direct recruiting war with Penn State. USC proves it can win Big Ten-style football, while the playoff logjam grows with the SEC potentially flooding the field with two-loss teams.

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

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

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down a wild week on Bigger Ten! Indiana's Fernando Mendoza delivers a Heisman moment with a 91-yard TD drive to upset Penn State. Oregon survives a classic Big Ten slugfest in Iowa City. Nebraska's true freshman QB TJ Lateef shines, while Wisconsin shocks Washington with their punter as leading passer.

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,

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    

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten to unpack the first CFP rankings! Ohio State claims #1 over Indiana despite the Hoosiers' historic win at Oregon. We dive into tiebreaker chaos, Nebraska's crushing loss to USC and Dylan Raiola's season-ending injury, and Wisconsin's collapse.

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

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,

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

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