Podcasts about house speaker mike johnson r la

On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump met with House Republicans in a closed-door meeting to urge them to vote in favor of a massive spending bill to advance the president's legislative agenda. The bill, named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was approved by the House Budget Committee 17–16 largely on party lines on Sunday, with four Republicans voting present. Now, the spending package has moved to the House Rules Committee, which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) wants to approve the bill as it stands so it can be sent to a floor vote via reconciliation.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: What revisions would you support for this bill? Let us know!Disagree? That's okay. My opinion is just one of many. Write in and let us know why, and we'll consider publishing your feedback.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is questioned about vaccines at two congressional committee hearings. One Senator accuses him of lying to the committee during his confirmation about his plans for programs that promote vaccinations. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is confident that a deal can be reached with holdout House Republican who insist as a condition of their votes on an increase in the maximum State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT) in the comprehensive budget reconciliation bill; Vice President JD Vance holds a breakfast with law enforcement during this National Police Week, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) tries and fails to get House Republicans to put up a plaque honoring police who 'bravely protected and defended' the U.S. Capitol during the attack January 6th, 2021; President Donald Trump in Qatar announces a deal for Qatar's airline to buy nearly $100 billion worth of Boeing jets; federal judge orders the release of Badar Khan Suri, Georgetown University researcher detained by immigration officials for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda; House no longer voting on resolution to impeach President Trump offered by a House Democrat but opposed by House Democratic leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans have successfully united to set the stage for President Donald Trump's proposed 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has once again navigated a significant piece of legislation with a slim majority in the House. The bill includes billions of dollars allocated for border security, national defense, and energy policy, along with trillions in spending cuts. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break down the latest developments from Congress. Nearly two dozen states have filed lawsuits against President Trump's executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." This order includes mandatory proof of citizenship or a voter ID, as well as requirements for states to cooperate with the Department of Justice on election fraud-related cases. Former Congressman, host of Sunday Night in America, and host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, joined the Rundown earlier this week to discuss how the continuous legal challenges the President faces could disrupt the balance among the three branches of government.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans have successfully united to set the stage for President Donald Trump's proposed 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has once again navigated a significant piece of legislation with a slim majority in the House. The bill includes billions of dollars allocated for border security, national defense, and energy policy, along with trillions in spending cuts. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break down the latest developments from Congress. Nearly two dozen states have filed lawsuits against President Trump's executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." This order includes mandatory proof of citizenship or a voter ID, as well as requirements for states to cooperate with the Department of Justice on election fraud-related cases. Former Congressman, host of Sunday Night in America, and host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, joined the Rundown earlier this week to discuss how the continuous legal challenges the President faces could disrupt the balance among the three branches of government.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans have successfully united to set the stage for President Donald Trump's proposed 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has once again navigated a significant piece of legislation with a slim majority in the House. The bill includes billions of dollars allocated for border security, national defense, and energy policy, along with trillions in spending cuts. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break down the latest developments from Congress. Nearly two dozen states have filed lawsuits against President Trump's executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." This order includes mandatory proof of citizenship or a voter ID, as well as requirements for states to cooperate with the Department of Justice on election fraud-related cases. Former Congressman, host of Sunday Night in America, and host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, joined the Rundown earlier this week to discuss how the continuous legal challenges the President faces could disrupt the balance among the three branches of government.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Republicans in both the House and Senate seem to back President Trump's agenda, getting it passed through Congress remains challenging. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is seeking support as the GOP aims to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which includes the president's top priorities, such as national defense at the border and spending cuts. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the urgency of passing this bill, the special elections this past week in Florida, and Senator Cory Booker's (D-NJ) marathon 25-hour speech, the longest in Senate history. Last November, Republicans flipped four senate seats, reclaiming control of the chamber. Among those victories is Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick, who defeated four-term incumbent Bob Casey (D-PA). His new book, co-authored by his wife Dina Powell-McCormick,  Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World, discusses the importance of mentorship in one's life. Senator McCormick joins to discuss featured stories in the book and what compelled him to write it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Republicans in both the House and Senate seem to back President Trump's agenda, getting it passed through Congress remains challenging. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is seeking support as the GOP aims to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which includes the president's top priorities, such as national defense at the border and spending cuts. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the urgency of passing this bill, the special elections this past week in Florida, and Senator Cory Booker's (D-NJ) marathon 25-hour speech, the longest in Senate history. Last November, Republicans flipped four senate seats, reclaiming control of the chamber. Among those victories is Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick, who defeated four-term incumbent Bob Casey (D-PA). His new book, co-authored by his wife Dina Powell-McCormick,  Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World, discusses the importance of mentorship in one's life. Senator McCormick joins to discuss featured stories in the book and what compelled him to write it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Republicans in both the House and Senate seem to back President Trump's agenda, getting it passed through Congress remains challenging. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is seeking support as the GOP aims to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which includes the president's top priorities, such as national defense at the border and spending cuts. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the urgency of passing this bill, the special elections this past week in Florida, and Senator Cory Booker's (D-NJ) marathon 25-hour speech, the longest in Senate history. Last November, Republicans flipped four senate seats, reclaiming control of the chamber. Among those victories is Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick, who defeated four-term incumbent Bob Casey (D-PA). His new book, co-authored by his wife Dina Powell-McCormick,  Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World, discusses the importance of mentorship in one's life. Senator McCormick joins to discuss featured stories in the book and what compelled him to write it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wildfires are burning California as the dollar amount lost so far continues to grow. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is under fire for suggesting that limitations be put on any aid sent to California, but Glenn lays out why some limitations make sense. Glenn also explains the three problems with California that caused the wildfires to worsen, including science denial. Romanian Parliament member Mihail Neamtu joins to discuss the protests surrounding election integrity after the EU canceled an upcoming election. After FEMA nearly allowed 1,200 hurricane victims to be kicked out of a hotel in North Carolina right before a snowstorm, Glenn's Mercury One stepped in. When California's issues become a tax burden on the rest of the country, it's time for something to change. Orange County, California, Fire Chief Brian Fennessy joins to discuss how governmental failures are fueling California's fire crisis. Glenn and Stu tuned in to the confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wildfires are burning California as the dollar amount lost so far continues to grow. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is under fire for suggesting that limitations be put on any aid sent to California, but Glenn lays out why some limitations make sense. Orange County, California, Fire Chief Brian Fennessy joins to discuss how governmental failures are fueling California's fire crisis. Glenn and Stu tuned in to the confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of dotEDU Live, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer engage with the distinguished ACE Fellows, a prestigious group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are preparing for senior leadership roles in higher education. Jon and Sarah kick off the discussion with an overview of the recent election results and the shifts in congressional leadership, highlighting key moments such as the election of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).  The episode features an engaging Q&A segment where Jon and Sarah address audience questions about executive actions, regulatory changes, and practical advice for navigating the evolving political landscape. Interested in applying for the next ACE Fellows cohort? Go here to learn more about the program. Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu. Here are some of the links and references from this week's show:  ACE Fellows Program  American Council on Education    Heavy Snow and Ice Shift From Midwest to Mid-Atlantic as Major Storm Treks Eastward  The Washington Post | Jan. 6, 2025    Johnson Re-elected as Speaker After Putting Down GOP Revolt  The New York Times | Jan. 3, 2025    Quick Action Planned for ‘Big, Beautiful' Budget Bill  Roll Call | Jan. 5, 2025    Smith Floats University Endowment Tax Hike to GOP House Members  Bloomberg Tax | Jan. 4, 2025    College Cost Reduction Act: By the Numbers  American Council on Education    Republicans' real immigration dilemma: How big to go in Congress  Semafor | Jan. 2, 2025    Trump Plans Major Reshaping of U.S. Policies Within Hours of Taking Office  Reuters | Dec. 11, 2024    Colleges Warn Foreign Students to Get to Campus Before Trump Takes Office  The New York Times | Dec.11, 2024    Trump Initiatives Might Be Foiled by the Right's Defeat of Chevron  The Washington Post | Nov. 25, 2024    J.D. Vance Called Universities ‘The Enemy.' Now He's Trump's VP Pick.  Inside Higher Ed | July 16, 2024

The 119th Congress began on Friday, with their first order of business being to elect a House Speaker. Though there were concerns House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may not have the support to secure his reelection, he was able to squeak out a victory after Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) switched their votes -- leaving Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) as the only Republican who refused to support the House Speaker. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains how the vote played out and what Congress' plans are now that they can move forward.  Security is a top priority in the nation's capital as preparation is underway for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and the inauguration of President-elect Trump. But in the wake of two deadly New Year's attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, law enforcement and federal agents are now on high alert about potential threats ahead of the Trump transition. Former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security Charles Marino explains why security has not matched the threat level of recent attacks in the United States and discusses the necessary protocol that must be present in the wake of the deadly incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 119th Congress began on Friday, with their first order of business being to elect a House Speaker. Though there were concerns House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may not have the support to secure his reelection, he was able to squeak out a victory after Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) switched their votes -- leaving Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) as the only Republican who refused to support the House Speaker. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains how the vote played out and what Congress' plans are now that they can move forward.  Security is a top priority in the nation's capital as preparation is underway for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and the inauguration of President-elect Trump. But in the wake of two deadly New Year's attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, law enforcement and federal agents are now on high alert about potential threats ahead of the Trump transition. Former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security Charles Marino explains why security has not matched the threat level of recent attacks in the United States and discusses the necessary protocol that must be present in the wake of the deadly incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 119th Congress began on Friday, with their first order of business being to elect a House Speaker. Though there were concerns House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may not have the support to secure his reelection, he was able to squeak out a victory after Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) switched their votes -- leaving Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) as the only Republican who refused to support the House Speaker. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains how the vote played out and what Congress' plans are now that they can move forward.  Security is a top priority in the nation's capital as preparation is underway for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and the inauguration of President-elect Trump. But in the wake of two deadly New Year's attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, law enforcement and federal agents are now on high alert about potential threats ahead of the Trump transition. Former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security Charles Marino explains why security has not matched the threat level of recent attacks in the United States and discusses the necessary protocol that must be present in the wake of the deadly incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday, President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law, averting a prolonged government shutdown after last-minute negotiations in the House and Senate. The continuing resolution (CR) is a scaled-down version of a bill that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) released on Tuesday but scrapped a day later. The new CR, called the “American Relief Act, 2025,” funds the government at current levels through mid-March while providing roughly $100 billion in natural disaster aid and $10 billion for economic assistance to farmers. Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to tanglemedia.supercast.com to sign up!The gift of Tangle.A quick reminder that you can give the gift of Tangle! We have gift subscriptions on our website that are discounted to encourage buying them for your family member, friend, or colleague (especially those who you struggle to discuss politics with!). Click here to spread the love.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: What do you think of the funding bill passed by Congress? Let us know!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomasl. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday, House Republican leadership scrapped a bill to temporarily fund the government after President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans came out against the effort. The sudden change of course comes just days before current government funding runs out on Friday night, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has not indicated whether he will pursue a new bill to avert a shutdown.Note: This is a developing story. The information in this section is up-to-date as of 11:30 am ET on Thursday, December 19.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to tanglemedia.supercast.com to sign up!The gift of Tangle.A quick reminder that you can give the gift of Tangle! We have gift subscriptions on our website that are discounted to encourage buying them for your family member, friend, or colleague (especially those who you struggle to discuss politics with!). Click here to spread the love.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: What do you want the House of Representatives to do with the funding bill? Let us know!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever since House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stepped into his role in Congress, he's been tasked with one of the most challenging jobs on Capitol Hill: getting a divided House to come together and agree. Bret joins House Speaker Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss how he feels going into the New Year with only a two-seat advantage, what his next moves are with less than ten days to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, and how he feels he'll be able to work alongside President Trump to have a far more productive year in the House. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With less than four weeks until Election Day, NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press with a brand new NBC News poll, which finds Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) discusses the possibility of bringing Congress back early for additional hurricane relief. Former Rep. Liz Cheney talks about her previous support for Donald Trump as she actively campaigns for Kamala Harris. Monica Alba, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Cornell Belcher and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Today marks one year since Hamas terrorists attacked Israeli communities near Gaza, killing more than 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage, leading to the most significant regional conflict in years. Israelis are holding vigils and somber ceremonies to commemorate the deadliest attack in the country's history. The war in Gaza continues, and Israel is now fighting on a new front against the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist group. Millions in Florida are on high alert as the state prepares for the possibility of another devastating hurricane, coming less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast. Hurricane Milton is expected to land as a major hurricane on Florida's west coast around midweek. More than three-quarters of Florida's counties are now under a state of emergency. Pressure is mounting on House and Senate leadership to call lawmakers back to Washington to allocate additional funds to FEMA. President Biden wrote to Congress over the weekend, highlighting the funding shortfall, particularly within the Small Business Administration's disaster recovery program. However, lawmakers are divided on the necessity of emergency funding. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) noted that states will need time to assess the actual damages from Hurricane Helene. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

On Sunday, congressional leaders introduced a bipartisan spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 20, avoiding a government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on October 1. The agreement, announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), will fund federal agencies at their current levels — with a provision for $231 million in additional funding for the U.S. Secret Service — pushing negotiations over the full-year spending bill until after the election. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can watch the replay of our live stream of the Harris Trump debate with commentary from Isaac on our YouTube Channel!Check out Episode 6 of our podcast series, The Undecideds. You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Help share Tangle.I'm a firm believer that our politics would be a little bit better if everyone were reading balanced news that allows room for debate, disagreement, and multiple perspectives. If you can take 15 seconds to share Tangle with a few friends I'd really appreciate it. Email Tangle to a friend here, share Tangle on X/Twitter here, or share Tangle on Facebook here.Take the survey: What do you think of the spending bill and SAVE Act? Let us know!Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, including members of the terrorist group Hezbollah. More than 2,700 people, including the Iranian ambassador, were wounded in what appears to have been a sophisticated remote attack. According to a federal indictment unsealed in New York, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The Justice Department said that for more than a decade, Combs abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the House plans to vote on a 6-month stopgap funding bill on Wednesday to avert a government shutdown before Oct. 1. The bill is linked to legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voting. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

This week, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill only to face a critical deadline. Congress has until September 30th to agree on a continuing resolution that will keep the government funded through March of next year. However, after attaching legislation that would require voters to show proof of citizenship, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delayed a vote on a temporary spending bill in an attempt to build consensus within his party. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the math needed to avoid a government shutdown ahead of Election Day. Abortion and ranked-choice voting are the two most important questions for voters this November. Abortion remains the top issue, with ten states including related measures on their ballots. Most ask voters to choose whether or not to enshrine reproductive protections into their state constitutions, an issue that may impact voter turnout. Managing Editor at Ballotpedia Ryan Byrne discusses each measure, how they will impact particular states, and whether or not abortion will drive more women and Democrats to the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill only to face a critical deadline. Congress has until September 30th to agree on a continuing resolution that will keep the government funded through March of next year. However, after attaching legislation that would require voters to show proof of citizenship, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delayed a vote on a temporary spending bill in an attempt to build consensus within his party. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the math needed to avoid a government shutdown ahead of Election Day. Abortion and ranked-choice voting are the two most important questions for voters this November. Abortion remains the top issue, with ten states including related measures on their ballots. Most ask voters to choose whether or not to enshrine reproductive protections into their state constitutions, an issue that may impact voter turnout. Managing Editor at Ballotpedia Ryan Byrne discusses each measure, how they will impact particular states, and whether or not abortion will drive more women and Democrats to the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill only to face a critical deadline. Congress has until September 30th to agree on a continuing resolution that will keep the government funded through March of next year. However, after attaching legislation that would require voters to show proof of citizenship, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delayed a vote on a temporary spending bill in an attempt to build consensus within his party. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the math needed to avoid a government shutdown ahead of Election Day. Abortion and ranked-choice voting are the two most important questions for voters this November. Abortion remains the top issue, with ten states including related measures on their ballots. Most ask voters to choose whether or not to enshrine reproductive protections into their state constitutions, an issue that may impact voter turnout. Managing Editor at Ballotpedia Ryan Byrne discusses each measure, how they will impact particular states, and whether or not abortion will drive more women and Democrats to the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a daring mission, SpaceX carried out the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday. The Polaris Dawn crew spent 2 1/2 years training with SpaceX mission simulations and hands-on learning. Tropical Storm Francine is passing over Louisiana, with many areas experiencing flooding and power outages. Francine made landfall Wednesday as a hurricane before quickly weakening to a tropical storm. Officials said waters remain high in New Orleans as heavy rain spreads across Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has postponed a vote on a temporary spending bill. The measure would keep the government running for another six months. The bill was scheduled for a vote on Wednesday, but Democrats are overwhelmingly opposed, while some Republicans have also voiced their opposition. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress. On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress, his fourth such address as Israel's leader. Netanyahu was invited to speak by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA); the next day, he visited with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, then met with former President Donald Trump. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can catch our trailer for the Tangle Live event at City Winery NYC. Full video coming soon!Check out Episode 5 of our podcast series, The Undecideds. Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a comment!Today's clickables: A quick note (0:57), Quick hits (1:58), Today's story (4:14) Left's take (8:39), Right's take (11:20), Israeli and Palestinian takes (13:55), Isaac's take (16:42), Listener Question (24:00), Under the Radar (25:28), Numbers (26:16), Have a nice day (27:15)You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What was your impression of Benjamin Netanyahu's speech? Let us know!Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden unveiled a proposal for changes at the Supreme Court. He called on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court's nine justices. The president also pressed lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced a joint task force to investigate the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. It is comprised of seven Republicans and six Democrats, led by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), who witnessed the event. Venezuela's socialist President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in a disputed presidential election, as his opposition rival also claimed victory. Several nations, including the United States, questioned the legitimacy of the election results. A rocket attack in northern Israel over the weekend killed 12 children and teenagers at a soccer field. Israel said the rocket came from the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon, and vowed retaliation. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

President Joe Biden unveiled a proposal for changes at the Supreme Court. He called on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court's nine justices. The president also pressed lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity.House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced a joint task force to investigate the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. It is comprised of seven Republicans and six Democrats, led by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), who witnessed the event.Venezuela's socialist President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in a disputed presidential election, as his opposition rival also claimed victory. Several nations, including the United States, questioned the legitimacy of the election results.A rocket attack in northern Israel over the weekend killed 12 children and teenagers at a soccer field. Israel said the rocket came from the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon, and vowed retaliation.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is stepping down from her position, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13. “I take full responsibility for the security lapse,” Ms. Cheatle said in the email on July 23. Her resignation comes one day after she appeared before a congressional committee where she was berated for hours by both Democrats and Republicans for the security failures. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have officially announced a bipartisan House task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump. “In response to bipartisan demands for answers, we are announcing a House Task Force made up of seven Republicans and six Democrats to thoroughly investigate the matter,” the two leaders said in a statement. President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 reelection bid. President Biden posted on X that he would speak “on what lies ahead,” and how he will “finish the job for the American people.”  ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. He says he will finish out the remainder of his term, but that his reelection bid is over. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party nomination. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called on President Biden to resign. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump said President Biden's announcement came as a shock to the country. We have reactions to President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday. Ms. Cheatle will be asked how her agency failed to stop the attempt on former President Trump's life on July 13. It will be her first time before Congress since the assassination attempt. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer subpoenaed Ms. Cheatle last week. He promised the hearing would be extensive and detailed. NTD has the latest on the ongoing investigations. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [CB]/[DS] are losing the Teamsters, which means they are losing the people. The corporations want control again over the workers. The Fed is now building the narrative that the inflation rate does not have to hit 2%. They are ready with a rate cut in Sept. People will move from stocks into bonds. The [DS] is now rushing their convention, they need Biden to be the nominee in the month of July so they can swap him out during Aug. The attempted assassination by the [DS] failed and now the cover up has begun. Cyber attacks are continuing in the US. Ron Johnson sends message with clear and present danger. Unity is coming.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Teamsters President Delivers Historic RNC Speech, Praises ‘Tough S.O.B.' Trump and Accuses Chamber of Commerce of Waging War Against American Workers Teamsters President Sean M. O'Brien delivered a historic address to the Republican National Convention (RNC) “It's an honor to be the first Teamster in our 121-year history to address the Republican National Convention,” O'Brien told the RNC crowd, which included Trump and his running mate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) as well as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), and Tucker Carlson. “I want to thank President Donald Trump for opening the RNC's doors to the Teamsters Union and inviting me to speak,” O'Brien said, noting that “heads exploded” on the Right and Left when he was invited to speak at the convention. “Anti-union groups demanded the President rescind his invitation. The Left called me a traitor. This is precisely why it is so important for me to be here today,” O'Brien said: Notably, O'Brien trashed the United States Chamber of Commerce — a fierce opponent of Trump's economic nationalist agenda — for what he said has been a war on American workers. “We need to call the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtables what they are: They are unions for big business,” O'Brien said: Here's the fact: Against these gigantic multinational corporations, an individual has zero power. It is only when Americans band together in democratic unions that we win real improvements on wages, benefits, and working conditions. [Emphasis added] O'Brien pointed to the United Parcel Service (UPS), which is the largest private second logistics company in the world and has been unionized for more than 100 years. “More than 350,000 Teamsters make it run. We work for good middle-class wages, quality health care, and secure pensions,” O'Brien said. “There are work rules that ensure fairness and due process for both sides. UPS is the most efficient package delivery company in the world.” Source: breitbart.com Fed's Powell says officials won't wait until inflation reaches 2% to cut rates Jerome Powell says Fed is seeing 'more good inflation data' Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that policymakers will not wait until inflation falls to 2% in order to cut interest rates. "The implication of that is that if you wait until inflation gets all the way down to 2%, you've probably waited too long, because the tightening that you're doing, or the level of tightness that you have, is still having effects which will probably drive inflation below 2%," Powell said at the Economic Club of Washington D.C. Source: foxnews.com Fed Rate-Cuts: A Signal To Sell Stocks And Buy Bonds? why should investors not expect a continued rally in the stock market when Fed rate cuts begin? Fed Rate Cuts And Market Outcomes “Since 1970,

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BETSY DEVOS - former Trump Education Secretary  Betsy DeVos was at a roundtable with Speaker Johnson, Riley Gaines and others about men in women sports…  Female athletes rally in DC to garner support for protecting women in sports. Numerous female athletes and coaches are in Washington, D.C. this week for a series of events surrounding the Our Bodies, Our Sports “Take Back Title IX” Summer 2024 Bus Tour organized by a coalition of women's rights groups, including the Independent Women's Forum. The coast-to-coast tour is protesting the push for transgender athletes in women's sports and the Biden administration's rewriting of Title IX. Title IX, the landmark federal civil rights law enacted in 1972, prohibits sex-based harassment in any education programs and activities that receive federal funding. The new Biden administration regulations, which take effect Aug. 1, would protect against discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is hosting a round table discussion on Wednesday afternoon with Gaines, former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, the Independent Women's Forum's Heather Higgins, and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who is chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, in honor of this week's 52nd anniversary of Title IX. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, June 27, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK CHENOWETH - president of New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) NCLA represents clients Drs. Jayanta Bhattacharya, Martin Kulldorff, and Aaron Kheriaty, and Ms. Jill Hines in the case NCLA: Supreme Court Issues Troubling Decision in NCLA Case Against Censorship Industrial Complex Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Biden Administration in Landmark Social-Media Censorship Case Jill Biden to campaign in Virginia ahead of presidential debate AXIOS: Trump campaign to open 11 Virginia field offices: report Biden, Elton John to visit Stonewall on anniversary of gay rights riot — before another Manhattan fundraiser WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BETSY DEVOS - former Trump Education Secretary  Betsy DeVos was at a roundtable with Speaker Johnson, Riley Gaines and others about men in women sports…  Female athletes rally in DC to garner support for protecting women in sports. Numerous female athletes and coaches are in Washington, D.C. this week for a series of events surrounding the Our Bodies, Our Sports “Take Back Title IX” Summer 2024 Bus Tour organized by a coalition of women's rights groups, including the Independent Women's Forum. The coast-to-coast tour is protesting the push for transgender athletes in women's sports and the Biden administration's rewriting of Title IX. Title IX, the landmark federal civil rights law enacted in 1972, prohibits sex-based harassment in any education programs and activities that receive federal funding. The new Biden administration regulations, which take effect Aug. 1, would protect against discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is hosting a round table discussion on Wednesday afternoon with Gaines, former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, the Independent Women's Forum's Heather Higgins, and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who is chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, in honor of this week's 52nd anniversary of Title IX. Georgetown Prof. Says U.S. Olympic Swim Team Being Majority White is a Result of the Jim Crow Era Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, June 27, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, host Amanda Head dives into former President Donald Trump's ‘hush money' trial and the weaponization of our justice system with Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz. Dershowitz tells Head, “if there's a conviction here, it will change the justice system forevermore.” The best-selling author goes on to say, “it will weaponize the [justice] system. It will mean that both sides will try to use the legal system as a way of winning elections.” Dershowitz, who was in the New York courtroom, went on to say that, “if there is an acquittal, maybe at least we can say the jury system works. But if there's a conviction or even a hung jury, it will show the prosecution benefits from bringing a case, which is no crime at all.” The legal scholar also slams Judge Juan Merchan, who is currently overseeing the Trump case in New York. Dershowitz says that he is not ‘unbiased' and that he also ‘wants a conviction' of the former president.The second guest on this episode of the podcast is Abe Hamadeh, Arizona's 2022 Republican Nominee for Attorney General, and currently a republican candidate for Arizona's 8th Congressional District. Hamadeh told Head that the Democrats want illegal immigrants to vote in elections so they can get more voters. He said, “The Democrats, they know that they've lost the American people.” He goes on to say, “they're losing black Americans and Hispanic Americans. So what they're trying to do is get a new voter bloc on their side.” These bold statements come at a time when House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) held a press conference earlier this month where they discussed the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act” which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections. Hamadeh said that he has noticed some pushback from state legislatures on illegal immigrants being able to vote and some of them have been ‘punching back more effectively' than he's ever seen.If you liked this episode of the podcast and are looking forward to hearing the next episode, be sure to hit the “Follow” button on your preferred streaming service. If you're a big fan of the podcast and listen weekly please feel free to leave a favorable review. And remember, all you have to do in order to keep up with Amanda is follow her on your favorite social media platform. Her social handle is: @AmandaHead — tag her in your posts! This podcast is also exclusively on ‘X' (formerly Twitter) @FurthermorePod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Israeli military said on May 17 that its troops in Gaza had found the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by the Hamas terrorist organization during its Oct. 7 attack, including 22-year-old German-Israeli Shani Louk. The military identified the other two bodies as those of a 28-year-old woman, Amit Buskila, and a 56-year-old man, Itzhak Gelerenter. All three were killed by Hamas at the Nova music festival, an outdoor dance party held near the Gaza border on Oct. 6 and into Oct. 7, IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said at a press conference. Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight Committee voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress on Thursday night despite President Joe Biden's intervention to block them from obtaining his recorded interviews with special counsel Robert Hur. The measures would need to pass the full House before a referral is made to the Justice Department, but whether House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will bring the resolutions to the floor remains unclear. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned former U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting an armed Black Lives Matter protester who wielded an AK-47. Abbott issued a May 16 proclamation indicating that Perry has been granted a full pardon and the restoration of full civil rights of citizenship, while taking aim at Travis County District Attorney José Garza for allegedly directing the lead investigator to withhold exculpatory evidence and demonstrating “unethical and biased misuse” of his office in prosecuting Perry. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

This week, President Biden vowed to withhold military aid from Israel if the country moved forward with its invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza. Despite the announcement, Israel proceeded with its operation, bombarding the city with missiles as it prepares for a ground invasion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defiance of President Biden only highlights the tremendous political pressures faced by both nations amid this escalating conflict. FOX News Senior Affairs Correspondent Greg Palkot provides the latest amid the war in Gaza. After weeks of threatening a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) pulled the trigger, angering many fellow Republican legislators. Democrat leadership announced they'd help kill the motion to vacate along with the overwhelming majority of Republicans also expressing confidence in Johnson. Meanwhile, chaos erupts on MIT's campus and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced his re-election as one of the oldest U.S. lawmakers. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram shares his insights from the halls of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, President Biden vowed to withhold military aid from Israel if the country moved forward with its invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza. Despite the announcement, Israel proceeded with its operation, bombarding the city with missiles as it prepares for a ground invasion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defiance of President Biden only highlights the tremendous political pressures faced by both nations amid this escalating conflict. FOX News Senior Affairs Correspondent Greg Palkot provides the latest amid the war in Gaza. After weeks of threatening a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) pulled the trigger, angering many fellow Republican legislators. Democrat leadership announced they'd help kill the motion to vacate along with the overwhelming majority of Republicans also expressing confidence in Johnson. Meanwhile, chaos erupts on MIT's campus and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced his re-election as one of the oldest U.S. lawmakers. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram shares his insights from the halls of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, President Biden vowed to withhold military aid from Israel if the country moved forward with its invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza. Despite the announcement, Israel proceeded with its operation, bombarding the city with missiles as it prepares for a ground invasion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defiance of President Biden only highlights the tremendous political pressures faced by both nations amid this escalating conflict. FOX News Senior Affairs Correspondent Greg Palkot provides the latest amid the war in Gaza. After weeks of threatening a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) pulled the trigger, angering many fellow Republican legislators. Democrat leadership announced they'd help kill the motion to vacate along with the overwhelming majority of Republicans also expressing confidence in Johnson. Meanwhile, chaos erupts on MIT's campus and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced his re-election as one of the oldest U.S. lawmakers. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram shares his insights from the halls of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) discusses his own party's push to oust him from his role. He says, lawmakers cannot afford to play petty politics with tensions high at home and abroad. Journalist Johann Hari has taken Ozempic for a year. He says it's changed his life, but his new book “Magic Pill” details the dangers of weight loss drugs as well as their benefits. Plus, President Biden has given Israel an ultimatum, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to bundle their streaming content, and China's electric vehicle race is speeding up.  Mike Johnson- 14:12Johann Hari - 27:54 In this episode:Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnsonJohann Hari, @johannhari101Joe Kernen,@JoeSquawkBecky Quick,@BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

Taxes could soon start looking different for many Americans -- as former President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire in 2025. President Biden has stated his plans to let the act remain expired if he's still in office at the time, while former President Trump would likely reinstate the act, alongside other Trump-era policies. Former President Trump economic adviser Steve Moore and Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi break down what the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring could be. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging her colleagues to decide to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his position. Next week, she and Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) plan to initiate a long-threatened motion to vacate the resolution, setting up yet another vote to send the Speaker packing his bags. Unlike the previous success at removing former Congressman Kevin McCarthy, this move by Rep. Greene is expected to fail – lacking support from both Democrats and Republicans alike. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram provides his insight from Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes could soon start looking different for many Americans -- as former President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire in 2025. President Biden has stated his plans to let the act remain expired if he's still in office at the time, while former President Trump would likely reinstate the act, alongside other Trump-era policies. Former President Trump economic adviser Steve Moore and Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi break down what the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring could be. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging her colleagues to decide to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his position. Next week, she and Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) plan to initiate a long-threatened motion to vacate the resolution, setting up yet another vote to send the Speaker packing his bags. Unlike the previous success at removing former Congressman Kevin McCarthy, this move by Rep. Greene is expected to fail – lacking support from both Democrats and Republicans alike. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram provides his insight from Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes could soon start looking different for many Americans -- as former President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire in 2025. President Biden has stated his plans to let the act remain expired if he's still in office at the time, while former President Trump would likely reinstate the act, alongside other Trump-era policies. Former President Trump economic adviser Steve Moore and Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi break down what the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring could be. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging her colleagues to decide to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his position. Next week, she and Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) plan to initiate a long-threatened motion to vacate the resolution, setting up yet another vote to send the Speaker packing his bags. Unlike the previous success at removing former Congressman Kevin McCarthy, this move by Rep. Greene is expected to fail – lacking support from both Democrats and Republicans alike. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram provides his insight from Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn discusses how America's founding stories are being destroyed and replaced and warns of the dangers of forgetting where we came from. If Biden is elected again, be prepared to pay even more taxes on unrealized gains. Glenn speaks with Blaze Media's new senior politics editor, Christopher Bedford, who speaks on the possibility of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plotting for the speakership since 2016.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn discusses how America's founding stories are being destroyed and replaced and warns of the dangers of forgetting where we came from. Foreign leaders are calling for the destruction of Elon Musk due to his free speech policies on X, and Glenn compares the attacks to the attacks President Trump also faces. Glenn outlines everything in America that the Left has made weaker and some of the "conspiracy theories" that have been proven true. If Biden is elected again, be prepared to pay even more taxes on unrealized gains. Will Columbia University take action against one of its students for posting about his radical and violent anti-Zionist beliefs? Glenn speaks with Blaze Media's new senior politics editor, Christopher Bedford, who speaks on the possibility of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plotting for the speakership since 2016. Glenn and Christopher also discuss how taking Trump off the campaign trail might benefit his political campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House foreign aid and TikTok bills. On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed three separate foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, totaling $95 billion. The House also passed a bill that will ban TikTok from app stores if ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns it, does not sell the app to a U.S. company and also allows the potential transfer of seized Russian assets to Ukraine. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) helped usher the package across the finish line despite threats from members of the House Freedom Caucus that they'd move to vacate him from the speakership if he passed the bills. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠. Watch our latest YouTube video, an interview with Edwin Raymond. He is a recently retired NYPD lieutenant, civil-rights activist and author of the riveting new memoir An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight to Change Policing in America. You can view it here. We just released the next episode of our new podcast series, The Undecideds. In episode 2, our undecided voters primarily talk about Trump's legal troubles. How do they feel about his alleged crimes? How would him being convicted - or exonerated - change the way they vote? What about his claims he should have immunity as president? You'll hear how they consider these major themes of the race, and also what they made of Haley dropping out and Biden's State of the Union Address. You can listen to Episode 2 ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠ Today's clickables: Thank you (0:29), Quick hits (3:21), Today's story (5:52), Left's take (9:18), Right's take (12:59), Isaac's take (16:42), Listener question (22:25), Under the Radar (26:13), Numbers (27:08), Have a nice day (28:20) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here.  Tangle is looking for a part-time intern to work as an assistant to our YouTube and podcast producer. This is a part-time, paid position that would be ideal for a college student or recent college graduate looking to get real-world deadline experience in the industry. Applicants should have: Proficiency in Adobe Premiere — After Effects a plus. Minimum of one year of video editing (Adobe Premiere) Minimum of one year of audio editing and mixing (Any DAW) Good organizational and communication skills Understanding of composition and aesthetic choices Self-sufficiency in solving technical problems Proficiency in color grading and vertical video formatting (preferred, not required) To apply, email your resume and a few paragraphs about why you are applying to jon@readtangle.com and isaac@readtangle.com with the subject line "Editor opening" The job listing is posted here. Preference will be given to candidates in the greater Philadelphia area.  What do you think of these bills now that they've passed the House? Let us know! Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.  Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message

It's Monday, April 22nd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Bible-tweet case to be heard at Finnish Supreme Court Päivi Räsänen, Finland's former Minister of Interior and a sitting Finnish parliamentarian, will stand trial for a third time for her Bible-verse tweet, as confirmed by the Supreme Court of Finland, reports Alliance Defending Freedom.   Despite the Christian grandmother of 11 being acquitted unanimously of “hate speech” charges before both the Helsinki District Court, and the Court of Appeal, the State prosecutor appealed the case. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear that appeal on a date to be set in the future. Räsänen stands criminally charged for sharing her Biblically-based views on marriage and sexual ethics, in a 2019 tweet, and in a 2004 pamphlet which she wrote for her church, cantered on Genesis 1:27 which explains that God created men and women.  Commenting on the Supreme Court's decision, Räsänen said, “This was not just about my opinions, but about everyone's freedom of expression.” Paul Coleman, Executive Director of ADF International, is supporting Räsänen's legal defense. He said, “This is a watershed case in the story of Europe's creeping censorship. In a democratic Western nation in 2024, nobody should be on trial for their faith – yet throughout the prosecution of Päivi Räsänen and Bishop [Juhana] Pohjola, we have seen something akin to a ‘heresy' trial, where Christians are dragged through court for holding beliefs that differ from the approved orthodoxy of the day.  “The state's insistence on continuing this prosecution after almost five long years, despite such clear and unanimous rulings from the lower courts, is alarming. The process is the punishment in such instances, resulting in a chill on free speech for all citizens observing.”  House Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would give financial assistance to American partners in the Indo-Pacific, Ukraine, and Israel, reports The Epoch Times. This comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces growing discontent among conservatives, particularly over the billions in funding for Ukraine and its lack of border security measures. The House passed the $61 billion aid package for Ukraine in a 311–112 vote. The $8 billion measure providing for Indo-Pacific and Taiwanese security passed in a 385–34 vote. Another bill funding $26 billion for Israel passed 366–58. JOHNSON: “The world is destabilized and it's a tinderbox. It's a dangerous time. Three of our primary adversaries -- Russia and Iran and China -- are working together and they're being aggressors around the globe. They're a global threat to our prosperity and our security. Their advance threatens the free world and it demands American leadership. If we turn our backs right now, the consequences could be devastating.” Now that it's been passed by the House, the legislation will go to the Senate as a single package, where it's expected to easily pass. Former Congresswoman: American Democrats have joined Team Hamas & Iran In an interview on “Understanding the Times with Jan Markell,” former Republican Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann bemoaned the fact that President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and others in American political leadership, have seemingly abandoned Team Israel and joined Team Hamas. BACHMANN: “Now, we're seeing a shift with the White House, with the President and the Vice President, with the leading Jew in the United States, which would be Chuck Schumer, the head of the United States Senate, with our Secretary of State Antony Blinken, with Nancy Pelosi, who is essentially the head of the House of Representatives, as far as the Democrats are concerned. “They all came out one after another, just in this last two weeks, and they've come one by one to condemn Israel, and to tell Israel, ‘You're going to lose this war. You're going to pull back.' They've gone so far as to embrace and move from Team Israel to Team Hamas. And, what's worse, the Democrat Party has embraced Team Iran!” Congresswoman Bachmann elaborated on Iran's goal. BACHMANN: “And the goal of Iran is very clear. The Ayatollah – [Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei] -- made it very clear himself when he wrote his book in 2015. He said, ‘If Muslims and Palestinians unite and fight, the Zionist regime will not be in existence in 25 years.'  He wrote that, and he means it. Benjamin Netanyahu said, ‘I believe the sincerity of the Ayatollah,' knowing that no statement has changed that. “We just saw they were screaming ‘Death to America! Death to Israel!' They're following Islamic law. They believe that within a very short period of time they will realize their dream of killing every Jew in Israel and taking over the land.” Members of Kennedy Family endorse Biden over Kennedy Some members of the Kennedy family are backing President Joe Biden re-election bid even as their own relative, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., runs as an independent presidential candidate, reports The Blaze. RFK Jr.'s brother, Chris Kennedy, has gone as far as describing Biden as "the RFK of his generation." CHRIS KENNEDY: “When I think of modern politicians in our country in this century, I think Joe Biden is the RFK of his generation.” And Rory Kennedy, a sister of RFK, Jr, described Biden this way. RORY KENNEDY: “This is a president who embodies the Kennedy legacy.” Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has 10 siblings, is the son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1968. In response to his siblings' endorsements of Joe Biden for president, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. tweeted, “I hear some of my family will be endorsing President Biden today. I am pleased they are politically active — it's a family tradition. We are divided in our opinions but united in our love for each other. ... My campaign, which many of my family members are working on and supportive of, is about healing America.” Australian bishop forgives his Muslim stabber And finally, the Australian bishop, who was stabbed in the middle of a sermon during a church service on Monday and is recovering in the hospital, has forgiven his alleged attacker, reports the Christian Post. Bishop Mari Emmanuel, age 53, has been in the hospital since he was stabbed by a 15-year-old male while in the middle of a livestreamed service at the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd church in Wakeley. A 39-year-old priest was also allegedly stabbed after attempting to intervene. Other churchgoers were hurt in the scuffle as well. All are expected to make full recoveries. The bishop is now asking his supporters to emulate Jesus, through "Christlike" behavior, rather than engaging in vengeful words or actions following the attack. In Luke 6:27-28, Jesus said, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Monday, April 22nd in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Early Friday morning, Israel conducted a "limited" strike on Iran in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at the country last Saturday. Reports suggest Iran doesn't have immediate plans to respond to the most recent attack. However, U.S. lawmakers fear a wider Mideast war is on the horizon, with the House proposing several bills throughout the week. One such bill passed that would redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist group. Senior Fellow and Military Expert at Defense Priorities Daniel Davis joins to discuss the current state of play in Iran.  House Democrats took an abnormal approach and helped Republican leaders move forward with a test vote that could advance a bill that would provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces pushback from some House GOP members who feel that Congress should not pass the bill without including provisions for the Southern border. Speaker Johnson's fate lies in the hands of the vote, with some Congressional Republicans threatening to oust him. The House will officially vote on the bill on Saturday afternoon. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram speaks to FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich about the fate of the speakership and previews Saturday's vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early Friday morning, Israel conducted a "limited" strike on Iran in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at the country last Saturday. Reports suggest Iran doesn't have immediate plans to respond to the most recent attack. However, U.S. lawmakers fear a wider Mideast war is on the horizon, with the House proposing several bills throughout the week. One such bill passed that would redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist group. Senior Fellow and Military Expert at Defense Priorities Daniel Davis joins to discuss the current state of play in Iran.  House Democrats took an abnormal approach and helped Republican leaders move forward with a test vote that could advance a bill that would provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces pushback from some House GOP members who feel that Congress should not pass the bill without including provisions for the Southern border. Speaker Johnson's fate lies in the hands of the vote, with some Congressional Republicans threatening to oust him. The House will officially vote on the bill on Saturday afternoon. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram speaks to FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich about the fate of the speakership and previews Saturday's vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early Friday morning, Israel conducted a "limited" strike on Iran in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at the country last Saturday. Reports suggest Iran doesn't have immediate plans to respond to the most recent attack. However, U.S. lawmakers fear a wider Mideast war is on the horizon, with the House proposing several bills throughout the week. One such bill passed that would redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist group. Senior Fellow and Military Expert at Defense Priorities Daniel Davis joins to discuss the current state of play in Iran.  House Democrats took an abnormal approach and helped Republican leaders move forward with a test vote that could advance a bill that would provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces pushback from some House GOP members who feel that Congress should not pass the bill without including provisions for the Southern border. Speaker Johnson's fate lies in the hands of the vote, with some Congressional Republicans threatening to oust him. The House will officially vote on the bill on Saturday afternoon. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram speaks to FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich about the fate of the speakership and previews Saturday's vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri's House Speaker accused of absolute obstruction | Sarah Huckabee Sanders Podium Continues To Dominate | Michigan GOP can't take a hint on right-to-work | While Trump's In Court, women put his policies on trial in Wisconsin | Another GOP Congressman is headed for the doorThe Heartland POD, Friday April 19, 2024: Flyover Friday Learn more about our shows and sign up to become a PODHead Patreon supporter today by visiting patreon.com/theheartlandcollective - sign up today for extra shows and access including a member's chat, and more. 1. Missouri House Speaker Plocher The Blockerhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/15/speaker-dean-plocher-accused-of-absolute-obstruction-in-house-ethics-investigation/BY: JASON HANCOCK - APRIL 15, 2024 9:34 PMOn Monday of this week, bipartisan leaders of the House Ethics Committee alleged that Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher obstructed an investigation of his official acts through pressure on potential witnesses and refusing to issue subpoenas.Some potential witnesses allegedly refused to speak out of fear Plocher would use his power as speaker to retaliate against them. And Plocher refused to cooperate with the attorney hired to collect evidence for the committee. A report laying out findings from the ethics committee's months-long investigation that was released Monday night concluded the committee lacked direct evidence of ethical misconduct in Plocher's advocacy for a six-figure software contract, in his firing of a former staffer, or in years of filing false expense reimbursement reports. But Republican state Rep. Hannah Kelly of Mountain Grove, the committee's chair, and Democratic state Rep. Robert Sauls of Independence, the vice chair, said the report demonstrates “absolute obstruction” that hindered the committee's efforts to get to the truth. Plocher, a candidate for secretary of state, declined to comment. The report recommended a formal letter of disapproval for Plocher, that he hire an accounting professional to manage his expense reports moving forward, and that he refrain from retaliation against any legislator or House employee who cooperated with the committee. The report also recommended further review by the House into allegations of threats made against legislative employees during the course of the investigation. The report states Plocher's actions “substantially impair public confidence in the General Assembly,” Plocher's troubles spilled out into the public in September, when he was accused of engaging in “unethical and perhaps unlawful conduct” as part of a months-long push outside the normal bidding process to get the House to award an $800,000 contract to a private company to manage constituent information.As part of that contract push, Plocher allegedly threatened the jobs of nonpartisan staff who raised red flags. A month later, The Missouri Independent reported Plocher had on numerous occasions over the last five years illegally sought taxpayer reimbursement from the legislature for airfare, hotels and other travel costs already paid for by his campaign.As for the threats against nonpartisan staff, there was also no direct evidence implicating the speaker, though the report states that several employees testified under oath about threats and a “negative work environment.”The attorney hired to collect evidence for the committee marveled at the overarching fear of retaliation among House staff, saying “I have not encountered more unwilling witnesses in any investigation in my career. The level of fear expressed by a number of the potential witnesses is a daunting factor in completing this investigation.”2. Speak into the mic Mrs. Sanders, The People Paid Good Money For ithttps://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2024/04/17/podiumgate-audit-sarah-huckabee-sanders-arkansasAlex GoldenThe Arkansas Legislative Audit this week wrapped up its investigation into the purchase of a $19,000 podium by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' administration.The audit report reveals the governor's office may have broken state law in several instances, including:Applying the purchase to operating expenses when it didn't meet criteria.Not notifying the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, therefore preventing the purchase from being properly recorded.Not seeking an exemption from the state procurement director for disposal of state property.Shredding the delivery noteAltering a public record. Auditors found three versions of an invoice, two of which contained a handwritten notation made after the record was entered into the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System.Transformation and Shared Services also may have violated state law by excluding multiple invoices paid for with the governor's office credit card.Days before the release of the report, state Attorney General Tim Griffin said the governor is not subject to two state laws that if she were, could be problematic. The AG says the laws do not apply to the Governor of Arkansas. 3. Michigan GOP Is Gonna Try Again On Right To Workhttps://michiganadvance.com/2024/04/17/house-gop-announce-plans-to-bring-back-right-to-work-snyder-era-economic-policies/BY: KEN COLEMAN, SUSAN J. DEMAS AND KYLE DAVIDSON - APRIL 17, 2024 5:18 PMA day after state House Democrats won two special elections to regain a majority, Republicans on Wednesday announced a plan “to grow local economies”. Bringing back so-called Right to Work - a policy meant to reduce the power of labor unions - is one of the GOP's top priorities. Last year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation repealing the 2012 Right to Work law that had been on the books since 2012. The controversial law allowed workers to get all union benefits without having to pay dues. 4. Women harmed by abortion restrictions campaign against Trump in Wisconsinhttps://wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/04/17/women-harmed-by-abortion-restrictions-campaign-against-trump-in-wisconsin/BY: BAYLOR SPEARS - APRIL 17, 2024 5:45 AMTwo women, who said their states' abortion restrictions exacerbated their experience with medical difficulties during pregnancy, told their stories Tuesday while campaigning for President Joe Biden at a round table event in Madison.Their visit is one of four stops they are making this week in Wisconsin — a battleground state that could play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election. Democrats are focusing on abortion as an issue that could help drive voters to the polls. Amanda Zurawski of Houston, Texas said she underwent “grueling” fertility treatments for a year and a half. She and her husband, Josh were “over the moon” when she finally became pregnant. While her first trimester was pretty easy, she said she suffered from “catastrophic complications” at 18 weeks. She said she needed an abortion, but her state's abortion ban made it illegal.“My doctor would have been at risk of losing her license, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fines and even jail time, so I was told to just wait until I got so sick that my life was considered in danger, which is one of the rare exceptions in Texas,”. She waited three days before she developed sepsis — a potentially fatal  condition resulting from infection — and doctors finally provided her care, stabilizing her and ending her pregnancy with the baby she named Willow. She was in the intensive care unit for several days afterwards. Zurawski said she realized in her “dark and lonely hospital room” that she was “actually lucky because I lived and I knew others might not be so lucky.” “What I went through was nothing short of barbaric and it did not need to happen,” said Zurawski, who was a lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Texas due to its abortion ban. “It was completely avoidable. It was completely preventable, and it happened because of Donald Trump.” Kaitlyn Joshua of Louisiana, said that she and her husband, Landon, were thrilled to learn that she was pregnant. They already had one daughter, who was 3, and it made sense for them to add to their family.Early in her pregnancy, Joshua said she started experiencing cramping and spotting, and at 11 weeks, she experienced major blood loss and pain. She sought care at a Baton Rouge emergency room, where she was told she was experiencing a miscarriage, but was provided no support.She said, “We're simply asking for the most basic level of internal health care but because of Donald Trump's laws, we are being denied basic care.” (Baylor Spears | Wisconsin Examiner)“Because of the state's abortion ban, the health care team was afraid. They instead sent me home, sent home on prayers. I remember the young lady said ‘We'll be praying for you and you're just gonna have to handle this at home.'” Joshua went to a second hospital where she was also told to wait. She said it took her almost a month to complete the miscarriage on her own. Women across Louisiana and across the country are having similar experiences.“Because of abortion bans, physicians simply cannot do their job and practice medicine based on their training expertise. We're simply asking for the most basic level of internal health care, but because of Donald Trump, we are being denied basic care.”Former President Donald Trump has said in recent weeks that abortion policy should be left to the states. He has also said that he would support a 16-week nationwide ban.The U.S. has been left with a patchwork of abortion laws with many states having implemented bans due to the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.Abortion services were halted completely in Wisconsin until recently, due to an 1849 law that many thought was in force on the reversal of Roe.Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) said, “We didn't have abortions available in Wisconsin for a year. Due to a court decision, right now they're available, but we know how fragile it is, we know that that can change at any time. We also know that if Donald Trump is elected, that will almost certainly change.” 5. KS Congressman Jake LaTurner turns toward home. Andrew Solenderhttps://www.axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansasA 36-year-old House Republican who has served in Congress just three years said Thursday he will not seek reelection in November.Rep. Jake LaTurner's (R-Kan.) retirement is a stark addition to a trend of House Republicans sprinting for the exits after a year filled with infighting and discord.Two House Republicans told Axios they expect more retirement announcements in the coming weeks.LaTurner, who was first elected in 2020, said "the current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing."  LaTurner makes nearly 20 House Republicans who have left or are planning to leave Congress without immediate plans to run for another office. Another five are seeking higher office.Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), a 40-year-old onetime GOP rising star, is planning to resign in the middle of his term to take a job in the private sector.Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the 48-year-old chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who reached the zenith of his political career last year as the House speaker pro tempore, is also retiring.The retirements come as a growing number of right-wing hardliners are threatening to join an effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).Johnson is moving ahead with plans to hold a vote on a foreign aid package that includes aid to Ukraine, which Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has said would trigger a vote to remove him. The three-week speaker vacancy last year spurred a wave of retirements, particularly within the GOP.LaTurner has $676,000 cash on hand and no Republicans were running against him; this sets up a likely wild primary and maybe even a flip opportunity for Democrats.SOURCES: Michigan Advance, Wisconsin Examiner, Axios, Politico, The Missouri Independent,Pro.STateaffairs.com, Kansas reflector,  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Missouri's House Speaker accused of absolute obstruction | Sarah Huckabee Sanders Podium Continues To Dominate | Michigan GOP can't take a hint on right-to-work | While Trump's In Court, women put his policies on trial in Wisconsin | Another GOP Congressman is headed for the doorThe Heartland POD, Friday April 19, 2024: Flyover Friday Learn more about our shows and sign up to become a PODHead Patreon supporter today by visiting patreon.com/theheartlandcollective - sign up today for extra shows and access including a member's chat, and more. 1. Missouri House Speaker Plocher The Blockerhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/15/speaker-dean-plocher-accused-of-absolute-obstruction-in-house-ethics-investigation/BY: JASON HANCOCK - APRIL 15, 2024 9:34 PMOn Monday of this week, bipartisan leaders of the House Ethics Committee alleged that Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher obstructed an investigation of his official acts through pressure on potential witnesses and refusing to issue subpoenas.Some potential witnesses allegedly refused to speak out of fear Plocher would use his power as speaker to retaliate against them. And Plocher refused to cooperate with the attorney hired to collect evidence for the committee. A report laying out findings from the ethics committee's months-long investigation that was released Monday night concluded the committee lacked direct evidence of ethical misconduct in Plocher's advocacy for a six-figure software contract, in his firing of a former staffer, or in years of filing false expense reimbursement reports. But Republican state Rep. Hannah Kelly of Mountain Grove, the committee's chair, and Democratic state Rep. Robert Sauls of Independence, the vice chair, said the report demonstrates “absolute obstruction” that hindered the committee's efforts to get to the truth. Plocher, a candidate for secretary of state, declined to comment. The report recommended a formal letter of disapproval for Plocher, that he hire an accounting professional to manage his expense reports moving forward, and that he refrain from retaliation against any legislator or House employee who cooperated with the committee. The report also recommended further review by the House into allegations of threats made against legislative employees during the course of the investigation. The report states Plocher's actions “substantially impair public confidence in the General Assembly,” Plocher's troubles spilled out into the public in September, when he was accused of engaging in “unethical and perhaps unlawful conduct” as part of a months-long push outside the normal bidding process to get the House to award an $800,000 contract to a private company to manage constituent information.As part of that contract push, Plocher allegedly threatened the jobs of nonpartisan staff who raised red flags. A month later, The Missouri Independent reported Plocher had on numerous occasions over the last five years illegally sought taxpayer reimbursement from the legislature for airfare, hotels and other travel costs already paid for by his campaign.As for the threats against nonpartisan staff, there was also no direct evidence implicating the speaker, though the report states that several employees testified under oath about threats and a “negative work environment.”The attorney hired to collect evidence for the committee marveled at the overarching fear of retaliation among House staff, saying “I have not encountered more unwilling witnesses in any investigation in my career. The level of fear expressed by a number of the potential witnesses is a daunting factor in completing this investigation.”2. Speak into the mic Mrs. Sanders, The People Paid Good Money For ithttps://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2024/04/17/podiumgate-audit-sarah-huckabee-sanders-arkansasAlex GoldenThe Arkansas Legislative Audit this week wrapped up its investigation into the purchase of a $19,000 podium by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' administration.The audit report reveals the governor's office may have broken state law in several instances, including:Applying the purchase to operating expenses when it didn't meet criteria.Not notifying the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, therefore preventing the purchase from being properly recorded.Not seeking an exemption from the state procurement director for disposal of state property.Shredding the delivery noteAltering a public record. Auditors found three versions of an invoice, two of which contained a handwritten notation made after the record was entered into the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System.Transformation and Shared Services also may have violated state law by excluding multiple invoices paid for with the governor's office credit card.Days before the release of the report, state Attorney General Tim Griffin said the governor is not subject to two state laws that if she were, could be problematic. The AG says the laws do not apply to the Governor of Arkansas. 3. Michigan GOP Is Gonna Try Again On Right To Workhttps://michiganadvance.com/2024/04/17/house-gop-announce-plans-to-bring-back-right-to-work-snyder-era-economic-policies/BY: KEN COLEMAN, SUSAN J. DEMAS AND KYLE DAVIDSON - APRIL 17, 2024 5:18 PMA day after state House Democrats won two special elections to regain a majority, Republicans on Wednesday announced a plan “to grow local economies”. Bringing back so-called Right to Work - a policy meant to reduce the power of labor unions - is one of the GOP's top priorities. Last year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation repealing the 2012 Right to Work law that had been on the books since 2012. The controversial law allowed workers to get all union benefits without having to pay dues. 4. Women harmed by abortion restrictions campaign against Trump in Wisconsinhttps://wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/04/17/women-harmed-by-abortion-restrictions-campaign-against-trump-in-wisconsin/BY: BAYLOR SPEARS - APRIL 17, 2024 5:45 AMTwo women, who said their states' abortion restrictions exacerbated their experience with medical difficulties during pregnancy, told their stories Tuesday while campaigning for President Joe Biden at a round table event in Madison.Their visit is one of four stops they are making this week in Wisconsin — a battleground state that could play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election. Democrats are focusing on abortion as an issue that could help drive voters to the polls. Amanda Zurawski of Houston, Texas said she underwent “grueling” fertility treatments for a year and a half. She and her husband, Josh were “over the moon” when she finally became pregnant. While her first trimester was pretty easy, she said she suffered from “catastrophic complications” at 18 weeks. She said she needed an abortion, but her state's abortion ban made it illegal.“My doctor would have been at risk of losing her license, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fines and even jail time, so I was told to just wait until I got so sick that my life was considered in danger, which is one of the rare exceptions in Texas,”. She waited three days before she developed sepsis — a potentially fatal  condition resulting from infection — and doctors finally provided her care, stabilizing her and ending her pregnancy with the baby she named Willow. She was in the intensive care unit for several days afterwards. Zurawski said she realized in her “dark and lonely hospital room” that she was “actually lucky because I lived and I knew others might not be so lucky.” “What I went through was nothing short of barbaric and it did not need to happen,” said Zurawski, who was a lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Texas due to its abortion ban. “It was completely avoidable. It was completely preventable, and it happened because of Donald Trump.” Kaitlyn Joshua of Louisiana, said that she and her husband, Landon, were thrilled to learn that she was pregnant. They already had one daughter, who was 3, and it made sense for them to add to their family.Early in her pregnancy, Joshua said she started experiencing cramping and spotting, and at 11 weeks, she experienced major blood loss and pain. She sought care at a Baton Rouge emergency room, where she was told she was experiencing a miscarriage, but was provided no support.She said, “We're simply asking for the most basic level of internal health care but because of Donald Trump's laws, we are being denied basic care.” (Baylor Spears | Wisconsin Examiner)“Because of the state's abortion ban, the health care team was afraid. They instead sent me home, sent home on prayers. I remember the young lady said ‘We'll be praying for you and you're just gonna have to handle this at home.'” Joshua went to a second hospital where she was also told to wait. She said it took her almost a month to complete the miscarriage on her own. Women across Louisiana and across the country are having similar experiences.“Because of abortion bans, physicians simply cannot do their job and practice medicine based on their training expertise. We're simply asking for the most basic level of internal health care, but because of Donald Trump, we are being denied basic care.”Former President Donald Trump has said in recent weeks that abortion policy should be left to the states. He has also said that he would support a 16-week nationwide ban.The U.S. has been left with a patchwork of abortion laws with many states having implemented bans due to the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.Abortion services were halted completely in Wisconsin until recently, due to an 1849 law that many thought was in force on the reversal of Roe.Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) said, “We didn't have abortions available in Wisconsin for a year. Due to a court decision, right now they're available, but we know how fragile it is, we know that that can change at any time. We also know that if Donald Trump is elected, that will almost certainly change.” 5. KS Congressman Jake LaTurner turns toward home. Andrew Solenderhttps://www.axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansasA 36-year-old House Republican who has served in Congress just three years said Thursday he will not seek reelection in November.Rep. Jake LaTurner's (R-Kan.) retirement is a stark addition to a trend of House Republicans sprinting for the exits after a year filled with infighting and discord.Two House Republicans told Axios they expect more retirement announcements in the coming weeks.LaTurner, who was first elected in 2020, said "the current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing."  LaTurner makes nearly 20 House Republicans who have left or are planning to leave Congress without immediate plans to run for another office. Another five are seeking higher office.Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), a 40-year-old onetime GOP rising star, is planning to resign in the middle of his term to take a job in the private sector.Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the 48-year-old chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who reached the zenith of his political career last year as the House speaker pro tempore, is also retiring.The retirements come as a growing number of right-wing hardliners are threatening to join an effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).Johnson is moving ahead with plans to hold a vote on a foreign aid package that includes aid to Ukraine, which Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has said would trigger a vote to remove him. The three-week speaker vacancy last year spurred a wave of retirements, particularly within the GOP.LaTurner has $676,000 cash on hand and no Republicans were running against him; this sets up a likely wild primary and maybe even a flip opportunity for Democrats.SOURCES: Michigan Advance, Wisconsin Examiner, Axios, Politico, The Missouri Independent,Pro.STateaffairs.com, Kansas reflector,  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Today's show is sad but riveting. Most know that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is in the bullseye of many of his fellow House Republicans. There are serious challenges to his speakership that are growing daily in number and intensity, and he may be "kicked to the curb" any day. Today, we reveal numerous details from an intense investigation that names and details that prove the ire of many GOP House members against Johnson are happening for reasons previously unknown involving several of his Congressional staff members and their personal ties with lobbyists. We give names, details, and explanations for what is happening. Meanwhile, life in D.C. goes on! As former President Trump faced another caustic day in court during his criminal trial in NYC, he used the time after yesterday's trial to campaign at a place that surprised many. That NYC bodega owner who killed an intruder that first attacked him saw Trump visit the bodega to meet the legal immigrant who was jailed and even sent to Rikers Island prison before being released. More news is released that proves the Democrats who testified about why the National Guard was so late answering a call on January 6, 2021, to go to the Capitol quickly lied about the timing. Today we recount some of the numerous instances throughout Biden's career in which he lied about incidents from his life. Believe it or not, there are quite a few -- with new ones dropping daily -- one which stated cannibals ate his Uncle! You can't make this stuff up!

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on April 15 unveiled a plan for separate aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. A fourth bill would reportedly wrap in a TikTok ban and the REPO (Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity) for Ukrainians Act, which would allow the United States to seize some assets of Russian oligarchs to help finance the costs of fighting the war there. Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized the judge overseeing the “hush-money” case in Manhattan, before he attended his second day in court, and said that a gag order that was imposed on him should be removed. The former president added that he should be campaigning for the White House instead of being in court. Two counts of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, approved on Feb. 13 by the House of Representatives, will be formally presented to the Senate. Eleven House members previously named as impeachment managers will walk from the lower chamber through Statuary Hall in the Capitol and then to the Senate in a brief ceremony that has been repeated only 17 times since the first Congress in 1789. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

As Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits the White House and a trilateral summit with the U.S., Philippines, and Japan, President Biden is emphasizing how important of a priority America's relationship with the Indo-Pacific region is. Founder and President of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer shares how creating alliances in Asia thwarts Chinese influence, how these partnerships influence America economically, and how leaders in the Indo-Pacific feel about President Biden and former President Trump ahead of the 2024 Election. This week, the House of Representatives delayed sending impeachment articles to the Senate to begin the trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Why? Whether it was because House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) didn't push the articles through fast enough or because Republicans are putting pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who may be trying to quickly dispense with said articles, the process has now been halted. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains where the impeachment process stands and how it could play a role in the future of Speaker Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits the White House and a trilateral summit with the U.S., Philippines, and Japan, President Biden is emphasizing how important of a priority America's relationship with the Indo-Pacific region is. Founder and President of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer shares how creating alliances in Asia thwarts Chinese influence, how these partnerships influence America economically, and how leaders in the Indo-Pacific feel about President Biden and former President Trump ahead of the 2024 Election. This week, the House of Representatives delayed sending impeachment articles to the Senate to begin the trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Why? Whether it was because House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) didn't push the articles through fast enough or because Republicans are putting pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who may be trying to quickly dispense with said articles, the process has now been halted. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains where the impeachment process stands and how it could play a role in the future of Speaker Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits the White House and a trilateral summit with the U.S., Philippines, and Japan, President Biden is emphasizing how important of a priority America's relationship with the Indo-Pacific region is. Founder and President of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer shares how creating alliances in Asia thwarts Chinese influence, how these partnerships influence America economically, and how leaders in the Indo-Pacific feel about President Biden and former President Trump ahead of the 2024 Election. This week, the House of Representatives delayed sending impeachment articles to the Senate to begin the trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Why? Whether it was because House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) didn't push the articles through fast enough or because Republicans are putting pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who may be trying to quickly dispense with said articles, the process has now been halted. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains where the impeachment process stands and how it could play a role in the future of Speaker Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Friday introduced a motion to vacate against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), threatening a future vote to oust him. Pags breaks it all down. PLUS...Dr. Jesse Lopez talks with Joe about the government suddenly backing off on its criticism of Ivermectin

Nikki Haley announced she is dropping out of the presidential race. She didn't endorse former President Donald Trump, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he is endorsing President Trump. On the Democratic side, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) dropped out of the presidential race after Super Tuesday. He endorsed President Joe Biden. A Houthi missile killed two crew members aboard a commercial ship near the coast of Yemen. This is the first time the Houthis have killed anyone as part of their ongoing attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea. The House passed the first six appropriation bills for fiscal year 2024, worth $460 billion. Over 80 Republicans voted against it, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) relied on Democrats to pass the spending package. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press with the latest numbers from a new NBC News national poll. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the two rounds of retaliatory strikes from the U.S. in Iraq and Syria. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) exclusively joins to talk about a potential border deal. Hallie Jackson, Sam Jacobs, Ramesh Ponnuru and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill this week, as he crashed a hearing that was held to determine whether or not he would be held in contempt for defying a House subpoena. House Republicans have been investigating Biden's overseas business dealings, and his father, the President's potential involvement. FOX News Legal Editor Kerri Kupec Urbahn joins to discuss the legal ramifications Hunter Biden faces for defying the House subpoena, why she believes Hunter made the appearance before Congress, and how his gun charges in California impact the federal investigation into his business dealings. Congress is yet again working down to the minute to avoid a possible government shutdown. The first funding deadline is next week, but a larger shutdown is on the horizon if Congress fails to reach a deal by February 2nd. Over the weekend, Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) worked out a continuing resolution to fund the government until then. However, many Republicans in the House are against it. Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) is one of them and joins the Rundown to discuss his opposition to the CR and why he thinks the House should impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, commentary by National Security Expert, Dr. Rebecca Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump appeared at a New York courthouse Thursday and delivered closing arguments in his civil fraud trial. He said the case was politically motivated and called it election interference. Hunter Biden appeared in a courthouse in California for his arraignment. He pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) put into motion a new short-term government funding bill. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faced obstacles on spending plans from within his own party. Iran seized an oil tanker carrying crude oil from Iraq en route to Turkey. It happened in international waters near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important waterways. South Africa laid out its case before the International Court of Justice, saying Israel has violated the Genocide Convention. Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters surrounded the courthouse in the Hague, the Netherlands. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill this week, as he crashed a hearing that was held to determine whether or not he would be held in contempt for defying a House subpoena. House Republicans have been investigating Biden's overseas business dealings, and his father, the President's potential involvement. FOX News Legal Editor Kerri Kupec Urbahn joins to discuss the legal ramifications Hunter Biden faces for defying the House subpoena, why she believes Hunter made the appearance before Congress, and how his gun charges in California impact the federal investigation into his business dealings. Congress is yet again working down to the minute to avoid a possible government shutdown. The first funding deadline is next week, but a larger shutdown is on the horizon if Congress fails to reach a deal by February 2nd. Over the weekend, Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) worked out a continuing resolution to fund the government until then. However, many Republicans in the House are against it. Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) is one of them and joins the Rundown to discuss his opposition to the CR and why he thinks the House should impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, commentary by National Security Expert, Dr. Rebecca Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill this week, as he crashed a hearing that was held to determine whether or not he would be held in contempt for defying a House subpoena. House Republicans have been investigating Biden's overseas business dealings, and his father, the President's potential involvement. FOX News Legal Editor Kerri Kupec Urbahn joins to discuss the legal ramifications Hunter Biden faces for defying the House subpoena, why she believes Hunter made the appearance before Congress, and how his gun charges in California impact the federal investigation into his business dealings. Congress is yet again working down to the minute to avoid a possible government shutdown. The first funding deadline is next week, but a larger shutdown is on the horizon if Congress fails to reach a deal by February 2nd. Over the weekend, Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) worked out a continuing resolution to fund the government until then. However, many Republicans in the House are against it. Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) is one of them and joins the Rundown to discuss his opposition to the CR and why he thinks the House should impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, commentary by National Security Expert, Dr. Rebecca Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) claimed this week that there are enough votes to authorize an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, but are we really there yet? Kennedy weighs in to point out the President's inability to stand his ground on foreign policy issues but suggests that we are a little ways away from a formal impeachment. Follow Kennedy on Twitter: @KennedyNation Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4311mhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh advises House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on what House Republicans should focus on in the coming election year, discusses the legacies of the late former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and offers his take on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fourth hostage release happened Monday morning. However, it appears such releases MAY be extended. There are no details yet. Meanwhile, President Biden, while vacationing at his friend's massive conclave on the East Coast for the holiday, claimed that Hamas agreed to the hostage exchange because of Joe Biden's "intervention!" (there's no proof of that) Washington, D.C., is reportedly facing a spike in homicides but a decline in the number of homicide cases that have been successfully solved. And police are leaving the force in droves. Filmmaker Oliver Stone, in an interview with Bill Maher, hinted that he "might" believe Trump really DID win the 2020 election! Maher went postal. U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has made clear that he "might" vote for a Democrat in the 2024 election. He expressly made clear he will NOT vote for Trump or Ramaswamey if either is the GOP nominee. The Left is beside itself because of a trip by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to meet with Donald Trump in Florida. All kinds of speculation are being given while the Left cannot understand how a sitting House Speaker would DARE actually meet with the former President.

Congress averted a government shutdown this week, passing a continuing resolution. The unusual "laddered CR" bill, created by new House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), will fund some departments until January 19th while others will be funded until February 2nd. Meanwhile, the House Ethics Committee issued its report on GOP Representative George Santos (R-NY), accusing him of using campaign funds inappropriately. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie shares her reporting on the latest from the halls of Congress. In his first visit to the United States in six years, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco earlier this week. In their hours-long talks, President Joe Biden and President Xi reached several agreements regarding fentanyl trafficking, military communications, and artificial intelligence. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute and a China expert weighs in on what the agreements mean for the U.S. and explains why maintaining communication with China won't necessarily benefit the country's military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress averted a government shutdown this week, passing a continuing resolution. The unusual "laddered CR" bill, created by new House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), will fund some departments until January 19th while others will be funded until February 2nd. Meanwhile, the House Ethics Committee issued its report on GOP Representative George Santos (R-NY), accusing him of using campaign funds inappropriately. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie shares her reporting on the latest from the halls of Congress. In his first visit to the United States in six years, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco earlier this week. In their hours-long talks, President Joe Biden and President Xi reached several agreements regarding fentanyl trafficking, military communications, and artificial intelligence. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute and a China expert weighs in on what the agreements mean for the U.S. and explains why maintaining communication with China won't necessarily benefit the country's military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress averted a government shutdown this week, passing a continuing resolution. The unusual "laddered CR" bill, created by new House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), will fund some departments until January 19th while others will be funded until February 2nd. Meanwhile, the House Ethics Committee issued its report on GOP Representative George Santos (R-NY), accusing him of using campaign funds inappropriately. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie shares her reporting on the latest from the halls of Congress. In his first visit to the United States in six years, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco earlier this week. In their hours-long talks, President Joe Biden and President Xi reached several agreements regarding fentanyl trafficking, military communications, and artificial intelligence. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute and a China expert weighs in on what the agreements mean for the U.S. and explains why maintaining communication with China won't necessarily benefit the country's military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent announcement, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) affirmed his endorsement for an ongoing investigation into Joe Biden and the alleged Biden family's schemes. This revealing moment in our political landscape is receiving mounting evidence, intensifying the need for clearer understanding and scrutiny of Biden's purportedly dubious business activities. With this turn of events, it has become evident that our nation's public demands concrete and satisfying responses to their concerns. Speaker Johnson's wholehearted commitment to the House Oversight's efforts for maintaining transparency and integrity among our government officials, particularly such influential figures as Joe Biden, speaks volumes about his integrity. This investigative journey into Biden's political life has already shed light on the incumbent President's family's dubious behaviors and the alleged misinformation spread by officials about his involvement and awareness of his family's business affairs. More disturbingly, the investigations have unveiled the flow of gigantic sums of money from overseas antagonists to 'front' companies handled by the President's son and brother, along with their business companions. The unequivocal stand taken by Speaker Johnson marks a significant milestone in the House Oversight processes illuminating the appearance of alleged corruption at the highest level of our government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called the separation of church and state a “misnomer” when CNBC co-anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin attempted to corner him about kneeling and praying on the floor of Congress earlier this year. Six new counties in California have implemented mask mandates for some areas as a precautionary measure ahead of flu season. The new mask mandates are expected to stay in effect until March 2024. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden has advanced to a stage in which witnesses should be placed under oath. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) refused to apologize for using genocidal language calling for the extermination of the state of Israel when confronted by a reporter this week about the matter. A female boxer in Quebec withdrew from a provincial boxing championship last month after being told without notice that she would have to fight a male-born transgender opponent. Kim Petras, the transgender German pop star, said he wants his gay fans to engage in sex during performances of his current concert tour, where children as young as eight are allowed to attend. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed mainstream corporate media this week for promoting pro-Hamas propaganda during their coverage of Israel's war against the terrorists who committed the October 7 attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 -  Good Wednesday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: Tens of thousands united to 'March for Israel' yesterday in wake of Hamas terror and rising antisemitism. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) addressed the “March for Israel” rally at the National Mall in Washington, DC, on Tuesday in which he voiced opposition to calls for a ceasefire between the Israel Defense Force  (IDF) and Hamas terrorists. President Biden ripped former President Trump for describing his political opponents as "vermin," saying it's a reference to Nazi Germany. The Biden administration has extended by four months a sanctions waiver that will allow Iraq to continue to purchase electricity from Iran and gives Iran limited access to the proceeds to buy humanitarian goods.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) responded on Sunday to a report by The Daily Beast that highlighted his apparent lack of a bank account on his financial disclosure. The response, however, did not actually answer whether he had one. Feinberg, A. (2023, November 9). GOP chairman slammed Biden for ‘shady business practices'. He did the same thing. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/james-comer-joe-biden-brother-loan-b2444760.html  James Comer, like Joe Biden, also paid his brother $200K. (2023, November 9). The Daily Beast. https://www.thedailybeast.com/james-comer-like-joe-biden-also-paid-his-brother-dollar200k  ABC News. (2023, November 14). GOP lawmaker claims Kevin McCarthy elbowed him after meeting, sparking altercation. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gop-lawmaker-claims-kevin-mccarthy-elbowed-after-meeting/story?id=104879724  GOP senator challenges Teamsters president to fight during hearing. (2023, November 14). THE HILL. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4309080-gop-senator-teamsters-president-nearly-brawl-in-senate-hearing/  Then - funny funny memes! Spotify wouldn't take the video upload...so, Goto our YouTube channel and watch videos like a grownup https://www.youtube.com/c/FacebookfortheBlindFB4tB Please, LIKE and Subscribe!

Senator Tim Scott has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving just a few candidates in the GOP primary that are polling above 5 percent. Meanwhile, troubling poll numbers for the Biden and Trump campaigns came out of a recent Quinnipiac survey that showed RFK Jr. with 22 percent of support in a hypothetical three-way race with the incumbent and former President. First, Fox News contributor and host of ‘The Ben Domenech Podcast,' Ben Domenech, joins the Rundown to explain how the White House is navigating kitchen table issues and RFK Jr.'s potential role as 2024 spoilers. Later, Democratic strategist and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling joins to break down how the Biden administration plans to win back angered sections of the Democratic base. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has proposed a new continuing resolution to keep the government funded through the remainder of the year, attempting to narrowly avoid a shutdown as the November 17th deadline approaches. However, his proposed CR is unusual compared to the past, with Speaker Johnson seeking to set two separate deadlines. Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Marc Goldwein, joins the podcast to analyze Speaker Johnson's new plan and describe why neither party is willing to address the root of the problem. Plus, commentary by former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Tim Scott has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving just a few candidates in the GOP primary that are polling above 5 percent. Meanwhile, troubling poll numbers for the Biden and Trump campaigns came out of a recent Quinnipiac survey that showed RFK Jr. with 22 percent of support in a hypothetical three-way race with the incumbent and former President. First, Fox News contributor and host of ‘The Ben Domenech Podcast,' Ben Domenech, joins the Rundown to explain how the White House is navigating kitchen table issues and RFK Jr.'s potential role as 2024 spoilers. Later, Democratic strategist and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling joins to break down how the Biden administration plans to win back angered sections of the Democratic base. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has proposed a new continuing resolution to keep the government funded through the remainder of the year, attempting to narrowly avoid a shutdown as the November 17th deadline approaches. However, his proposed CR is unusual compared to the past, with Speaker Johnson seeking to set two separate deadlines. Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Marc Goldwein, joins the podcast to analyze Speaker Johnson's new plan and describe why neither party is willing to address the root of the problem. Plus, commentary by former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Tim Scott has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving just a few candidates in the GOP primary that are polling above 5 percent. Meanwhile, troubling poll numbers for the Biden and Trump campaigns came out of a recent Quinnipiac survey that showed RFK Jr. with 22 percent of support in a hypothetical three-way race with the incumbent and former President. First, Fox News contributor and host of ‘The Ben Domenech Podcast,' Ben Domenech, joins the Rundown to explain how the White House is navigating kitchen table issues and RFK Jr.'s potential role as 2024 spoilers. Later, Democratic strategist and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling joins to break down how the Biden administration plans to win back angered sections of the Democratic base. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has proposed a new continuing resolution to keep the government funded through the remainder of the year, attempting to narrowly avoid a shutdown as the November 17th deadline approaches. However, his proposed CR is unusual compared to the past, with Speaker Johnson seeking to set two separate deadlines. Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Marc Goldwein, joins the podcast to analyze Speaker Johnson's new plan and describe why neither party is willing to address the root of the problem. Plus, commentary by former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as heavy bombardments and intense fighting near a large hospital complex continue. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) ended his presidential bid just days after being one of five candidates on stage at the GOP debate in Miami. Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) unveiled a two-tiered continuing resolution as a potential government shutdown looms ahead. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) discusses his trust in Speaker Johnson. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) talks growing opposition to Ukraine aid within the House Republican caucus. Donald Trump Jr. is back on the stand in the civil fraud case brought by the New York attorney general.

On Wednesday night, Republican candidates battled over issues such as foreign policy, abortion, and security during the third Republican presidential debate. Despite the narrowing field, not much has changed in terms of polling as former President Donald Trump maintains his commanding lead. With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, is it too late for candidates to stand out? National Political Reporter at The Hill Julia Manchester shares her takeaways from the debate and discusses what Tuesday's off-year elections mean for the upcoming year. There's a new name above the speaker's suite at the Capitol, but House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing the same issues that troubled his predecessor, Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). This week, House Republicans pulled two appropriations bills from the floor due to a lack of support to pass. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses Speaker Johnson's "laddered" continuing resolution and the challenges he faces to unite his divided party amid a looming government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday night, Republican candidates battled over issues such as foreign policy, abortion, and security during the third Republican presidential debate. Despite the narrowing field, not much has changed in terms of polling as former President Donald Trump maintains his commanding lead. With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, is it too late for candidates to stand out? National Political Reporter at The Hill Julia Manchester shares her takeaways from the debate and discusses what Tuesday's off-year elections mean for the upcoming year. There's a new name above the speaker's suite at the Capitol, but House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing the same issues that troubled his predecessor, Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). This week, House Republicans pulled two appropriations bills from the floor due to a lack of support to pass. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses Speaker Johnson's "laddered" continuing resolution and the challenges he faces to unite his divided party amid a looming government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday night, Republican candidates battled over issues such as foreign policy, abortion, and security during the third Republican presidential debate. Despite the narrowing field, not much has changed in terms of polling as former President Donald Trump maintains his commanding lead. With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, is it too late for candidates to stand out? National Political Reporter at The Hill Julia Manchester shares her takeaways from the debate and discusses what Tuesday's off-year elections mean for the upcoming year. There's a new name above the speaker's suite at the Capitol, but House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing the same issues that troubled his predecessor, Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). This week, House Republicans pulled two appropriations bills from the floor due to a lack of support to pass. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses Speaker Johnson's "laddered" continuing resolution and the challenges he faces to unite his divided party amid a looming government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we'll see hit-and-miss scattered showers this weekend as part of the Seed Genetics Direct Harvest Weather Forecast, but drier weather returns along with much colder air to open a harvest window next week. C.J. Miller chats with Posey County farmer Mark Seib who says he and his neighboring farmers in southwestern Indiana have seen outstanding yields for both corn and soybeans and are nearly completed with harvest except for double-crop soybeans. Sabrina Halvorson reports how the new House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has the support of one major ag organization—and what direction Congress may now take with the next Farm Bill. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading discusses the boost in soybean prices on Friday. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we'll see hit-and-miss scattered showers this weekend as part of the Seed Genetics Direct Harvest Weather Forecast, but drier weather returns along with much colder air to open a harvest window next week. C.J. Miller chats with Posey County farmer Mark Seib who says he and his neighboring farmers in southwestern Indiana have seen outstanding yields for both corn and soybeans and are nearly completed with harvest except for double-crop soybeans. Sabrina Halvorson reports how the new House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has the support of one major ag organization—and what direction Congress may now take with the next Farm Bill. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading discusses the boost in soybean prices on Friday. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) is eyeing a collision course with President Joe Biden as the Minnesota Democrat announced his presidential primary challenge against the incumbent late Thursday. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) used his first television interview as speaker on Thursday to inspire hope regarding the merit of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Former President Barack Obama's first statement on the massacre of Israeli civilians by Hamas was short and to the point. For days, pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas activists have been tearing down the missing posters featuring the images of Israeli civilians who were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and taken into Gaza. But in New York City, they appear to have taken things a step further. Famed award-winning playwright David Mamet, who is Jewish, railed against the Democratic party, urging Jews to stop voting Democrat as there is “no more cozy mystery in the antisemitism of the Democratic Party.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspect remains at large in New England after two deadly shootings. With at least 16 people dead and up to 50 injured, find out what's known so far about the authorities' “person of interest.” Who is newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)? We take a look at his past experience and what he plans to do next. The Israel–Hamas war could be shifting the balance of power in the world. NTD spoke to an analyst to find out what this conflict could mean for the United States. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV