Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Paxton

If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: ihr.fm/3InlkL8 The Story Keeps Getting Worse Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show dives into several pressing topics. The show begins with a discussion on Harvard's tax-exempt status being rescinded under Trump's administration, highlighting the political implications and reactions from Democrats. The hosts then address the DOJ's stance on transgender athletes, focusing on safety concerns for young women competing against trans individuals. A poignant segment features Patty Morin, whose daughter was killed by an illegal alien, sharing her thoughts from a White House appearance. The conversation shifts to George Clooney's op-ed criticizing Biden, with the hosts debating the bravery of such statements. They also delve into the controversy surrounding Maryland Democrat Senator's visit to El Salvador, discussing the political and legal ramifications of deporting an alleged MS-13 gang member, Mr. Abrego Garcia. The Dems Choice of Resistance The hosts argue that Democrats have chosen a poor figure to represent their resistance to Trump's deportation policies, citing Garcia's criminal background, including domestic violence and suspected human trafficking. They juxtapose this with the tragic story of an American citizen killed by an illegal immigrant, emphasizing the Democrats' misplaced priorities. Throughout the hour, Clay and Buck engage in a heated debate on immigration policies, the rule of law, and the Democrats' stance on illegal immigrants. They invite listeners to share their opinions, questioning the rationale behind defending Garcia's return to the U.S. The show concludes with a discussion on the broader implications of immigration enforcement and the political landscape. Liberal Rules Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show kicks off with breaking news about a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The conversation then shifts to New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is accused of mortgage fraud in Virginia and New York. The hosts highlight evidence suggesting AG James lied on her mortgage applications, which could lead to serious legal consequences. They emphasize the importance of holding powerful individuals accountable and discuss the potential fallout and next steps, including possible charges and investigations. The show also delves into the broader implications of prosecutorial misconduct, using hypothetical scenarios to illustrate the erosion of trust in the justice system when those in power commit crimes. The hosts speculate on the political and social ramifications for AG Letitia James, including potential defenses she might use and whether Democrats will rally behind her or distance themselves. TX AG Ken Paxton interview with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who discusses his Senate run against incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton outlines his reasons for running, including his dissatisfaction with Cornyn's stance on gun restrictions, border security, and his criticism of President Trump. Paxton emphasizes his strong working relationship with Trump and his commitment to conservative values. The conversation shifts to legal matters, where Paxton critiques a judge's overreach in the case of Mr. Abrego Garcia, arguing that the judiciary should not interfere with executive decisions. He calls for congressional action to limit nationwide injunctions that lack factual or legal basis. The hosts also discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on Texas, particularly regarding border security. Paxton highlights the financial and safety benefits of Trump's policies, contrasting them with the previous administration's approach. Listeners from Texas are encouraged to engage with the upcoming primary, and Paxton shares polling data showing his lead over Cornyn. He discusses the challenges of running against an incumbent and the importance of voter turnout in the primary. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts: ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuckYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scared? Got questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Your Buzzkills are BACK with a brand new episode and to remind you that in space, no one can you hear you scream… that your (Jeff Bezos) feminism sucks! Lizz and Moji bring you this week's WTF moments of a Catholic hospital system suing because… a fetus isn't a person! Plus, they break down the Grand Damn of abortion bills that was proposed in North Carolina. THANKFULLY it got royally flushed, but you know how these things go. They are evil energizer bunnies who never give up. WE'VE GOT A TRIPLE THREAT LINEUP OF GUESTS! The star of The Vampire Diaries, badass activist Candice King is buzzkilling it as she talks about her upcoming new show, We Were Liars, and the sexist shit storms currently raging in Tennessee. Super creepy preview: They have an AI fetus they're trying to present in schools to talk about sex ed. DON'T MISS IT! ANDDDD! Considered some of the top researchers and experts in abortion care, Dr. Carole Joffe and Law Professor David Cohen join to talk about their incredible new book, After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe but Not Abortion. Their research and reporting on the resilience and innovation in our movement post-Dobbs is the inspiring glimmer of hope we can all use right now. Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Candice King IG: @Candiceking TikTok: @itscandicekingDr. Carole Joffe Bluesky: @carolejoffe.bsky.socialDavid Cohen IG: @dsc250 Bluesky: @dsc250.bsky.social  GUEST LINKS:Candice King LinktreeBUY BOOK: “After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe but Not Abortion”DONATE: Keep Our Clinics NEWS DUMP:East Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Test Drinking Water For, um, Abortion Medication?How Antiabortion Extremists Stopped a Beverly Hills Clinic From Opening … With Help From City OfficialsBurial, Cremation Requirement for Procedural Abortions in Nebraska AdvancesAiming to Limit Damages, Catholic Hospital Argues a Fetus Isn't the Same as a ‘Person'A Harsh New Abortion Ban Won't Pass in NC, but You Still Should Be Alarmed EPISODE LINKS:Our Feelings on the Space WomenADOPT A CLINIC: Charlotte For Choice Volunteer Wish ListNE Abortion Resources (NEAR) The Stigma Relief FundOur Justice WebsiteBUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

It was a ROUGH day for CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the White House, as she was masterfully taken down by El Salvador's Nayib Bukule and President Trump. Jesse Kelly takes a deeper dive into what this means for the media. This comes on the heels of sad news regarding one of the last living Pearl Harbor veterans. Jesse also speaks with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about his run against John Cornyn, as well as the Florida Attorney General, James Uthmeier. Plus, some startling new AI intel from Joel Allen. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV | 4-15-25 Pure Talk: Go to https://www.puretalk.com/JESSE to make the switch Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/JESSEKELLY and use code JESSEKELLY at checkout for up to 40% off Choq: Visit https://Choq.com/JesseTV for a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- It was a big week as we lost George Foreman, Kitty Dukakis, and Val Kilmer. The former and the latter gave us so much in the realm of entertainment and it's sad to see them go. President Trump has been lighting it up this week. He enacted the tariffs, had the stock market tank, over 75 nations rushed to negotiate, and the tariffs are on a 90 day pause. China is now in the spotlight as it is trying to fight back, but doesn't have the financial strength to hold out. We'll see how long it lasts. Tim Walz took our $18 billion surplus to a projected $6 billion deficit. That is some of the worst financial mismanagement ever. Not one to learn a lesson, Walz just released his budget, and boy, is it a doozy. He also wants to expand the sales tax to some services that currently don't have one (like having your taxes done). He also wants to increase a healthcare surcharge on HMOs. There is also an anti-fraud provision included. In an effort to "fully fund education" he's cutting funding of some things, like text books, to non-public schools. He's not willing to cut the tax for our seniors on social security. We're one of a handful of states that still do that. Despite the cost for Southwest Rail doubling, it's still full steam ahead. These omnibus bills need to be done. Why won't the Republicans stand up and stop all of this spending? MN statutes say that bills should be single-issue, but they don't write them that way and the courts won't uphold the law.  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March's Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.” Paxton, for his part, said he is running to “fight for President Trump's agenda and take a sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment.” He accused Cornyn of being insufficiently loyal to Trump. Paxton's decision to run for the Senate leaves the attorney general's seat open in 2026. Former U.S. Attorney John Bash, a lawyer for Elon Musk, has...Article Link

President Trump meets with El Salvador's president in the Oval Office over immigration. The Blue Origin all-female flight crew including Katy Perry and Gayle King launches into Space for 11 minutes. A Socialist lunatic breaks into Pennsylvania's Governor's Mansion to commit arson and potentially harm Gov. Josh Shapiro. Taylor Lorenz idolizes Luigi Mangione in an interview with CNN. Green Day dedicates one of their songs at Coachella to the kids in Palestine. Texas AG Ken Paxton joins us on his recently announced Senate run, why Sen. Cornyn isn't right for the job, deportation efforts & keeping men out of women's sports. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hides her face when a photographer tries to take her picture in the Oval Office. CBS somehow spins a story about a child sacrificial altar in Guatemala to be “non-violent” to not offend anyone. ABC's Jon Karl asks Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick whether the reindustrialization of America will result in "a nation of cobblers". Stephen Yates from Heritage joins us to discuss the tariff battle against China, Beijing threatening halting exports and the White House visit from El Salvador.Help us keep the lightson by visiting our sponsors…Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com Weather the Roller Coaster! Get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS, you could qualify for up to 10% in BONUS silverByrnahttps://byrna.com/danaDon't leave yourself or your loved ones without options. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comDana personally owns and uses Keltec. Innovation & Performance at its best!All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire orderPreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DanaDonate by dialing #250 and saying “BABY” or give securely at Preborn.com/Dana.Beamhttp://shopbeam.com/DanashowSleep like never before—Beam has improved over 17.5 million nights of rest. Try it now at with code Danashow for 40% off.Ancient Nutritionhttp://ancientnutrition.com/DanaCollagen and wellness, powered by Ancient Nutrition—get 25% off your first order with promo code DANA.

Part 1:We talk with Attorney Joe Jaworski to talk Texas politics, JoeJaworski, grandson of Leon a third generation Texan and a former council member, mayor pro tem and mayor of Galveston, Texas, owns The Jaworski Law FirmWe discuss the chaos caused by Trump's tariff actions, and how this has affected Texas. The business community is cautious about criticizing the actions, but still worried about the effects. Texas is the largest single state to export, mostly energy in the form of refined oil and related products.We learn that Ken Paxton, the Atty General, is running against long-time Senator John Cornyn. This is characterized as "Con man vs. Anti-Trump" .It will be an expensive race, both for the primary, and final race against a Democrat. The primary is open to all voters. The runoff period is 75 days long.There is also a candidate for Attorney General of Texas, to replace Paxton. That person is Elon Musk's attorney.Part 2:We talk with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed.Bill Currywas a Connecticut state senator, comptroller and two time Democratic nominee for governor who served as Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House. He has written for Salon, the Daily Beast, the Huffington Post and the Hartford Courant and has provided commentary on National Public Radio, MSNBC and many other news outlets.Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist who primarily focuses on the American conservative movement. Her bylines include The New Republic, Rolling Stone, and Politico, and you can find her newsletter at BannedInYourState.comWe discuss the massive "Hands Off" rallies that were held last weekend. Several million people marched through streets across the country. Unfortunately, the media had relatively little reporting, and grossly underestimated the numbers of participants.The participants came from many different backgrounds, and many older people participated.The ICE chief suggested that deportations could be more efficient if the Amazon model could be used. the inhumanity of this approach seems attractive to the administration.The Burger King voucher for Israeli troops in Gaza.Revenge porn for the far Right? Music: From David Rovics, “The Richest Man in the World Says So”, 2025WNHN.ORG production

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Trump is fresh off a big SCOTUS win on immigration, but 14 million is a lot of illegals to remove. Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies explains the barriers to faster deportation and how the Trump Admin can clear the way. Plus, Ken Paxton discusses his Senate challenge against RINO John Cornyn, and Eric Metaxas reflects on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 80 years after his heroic death fighting against Hitler. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stu Burguiere breaks down the dumbest and most hypocritical tariff arguments coming from the liberal side of the aisle. Then, author David Bahnsen joins to discuss finding a healthy work-life balance. And Stu weighs in on the potential political matchup of Ken Paxton versus John Cornyn. TODAY'S SPONSORS   THE KING OF KINGS Preorder your tickets today to see “The King of Kings” at http://www.Angel.com/Stu   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.RealEstateAgentsITrust.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse uses a real life boot camp example of how good can come out of a chaotic situation. That is Trump's negotiating style, it's chaotic, but with a clear goal in mind. How much of the Trump agenda has been written into law and why it takes so long to get things done in DC. We have a chance to unseat RINO, John Cornyn in Texas, with Ken Paxton announcing he is running for Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no secret Elon Musk is no fan of President Trump's plan for tariffs. It appears he is sending President Trump what could be veiled messages through old clips of Milton Friedman. Milton Friedman is one of the great "Free Marketeers" of our time. His assessment of freedom and liberty vs equality is nothing short of eye opening. We go through some of my favorite Milton Friedman clips and relate them to modern day politics today. Also, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is our guest. He has announced his candidacy to take on "RINO" establishment Texas Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn instantly lashed out with one of the most despicable comments I have ever heard uttered by a fellow Republican against another Republican. Go to http://freegoldguide.com/grant or call 800 458 7356 for your free Colonial Metals Group retirement protection kit – created specifically for our listeners where you can get up to $7500 in free Silver. www.PatriotMobile.com/Grantwww.Get21Now.comwww.EnergizedHealth.com/GrantTWC.Health/Grant Use "Grant" for 10% Off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:A Texas-based judge has blocked the Trump administration from continuing to deport migrants without hearing under the Alien Enemies Act, for now: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/federal-judges-limit-trump-alien-enemies-act-deportations-rcna200418Budget Day today at the Capitol is likely to extend overnight - the Texas Tribune has live coverage: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/10/texas-house-budget-day/Midlothian Republican Rep. and "stunt queen" Brian Harrison's move to unseat Speaker Dustin Burrows yesterday went poorly, much to the entertainment of the chamber (video): https://www.kvue.com/video/news/politics/texas-legislature/texas-house-rejects-speaker-dustin-burrows-removal/269-6da63357-07b8-4fbd-9325-15d496433931...One side effect, Burrows is now more free to cooperate with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: https://quorumreport.com/quorum_report_daily_buzz_2025/embarrassing_antics_by_harrison_unite_the_texas_ho_buzziid32543.htmlThe Texas Senate is set to consider SB-37, which would allow lawmakers to interfere in the way courses on history, race and inequality will be taught at our state colleges: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/10/texas-senate-bill-37-governing-boards-faculty-senates/Narratives are shaping up around the just-launched Cornyn v Paxton showdown, one being "con man vs anti-Trump": https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/con-man-vs-anti-trump-years-republican-fighting-fuel-nasty-senate-prim-rcna200479...Another, a proxy war set in Texas for the GOP at large with the old business guard against the MAGA grassroots rabble: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/10/maga-texas-senate-primary-cornyn-paxton...Another, that Ken Paxton's road to this race was paved with his own failures: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ken-paxton-challenging-senator-john-cornyn/A Hood County Republican is arrested for fraudulently filing to run for Granbury's City Council - in her red "Ban Democrat Chairs" t-shirt: https://www.latintimes.com/republican-woman-arrested-election-fraud-texas-while-wearing-ban-democrat-chairs-shirt-580319...Tulsi Gabbard may be in similar trouble: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/politics/tulsi-gabbard-texas-hawaii-voting-residency-invs/index.htmlProgress Texas is proud to join several of our esteemed advocacy allies in supporting the Barbara Jordan Voting Rights Act: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/release-voting-rights-advocates-cheer-barbara-jordan-texas-voting-rights-act⁠⁠⁠We're proud to welcome Mayor Ron Nirenberg as our guest for a live podcast taping in San Antonio on May 6! Please join us for a fun fundraising gathering of progressives at our Party For Progress - RSVP here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/sanantonio_mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Trump is fresh off a big SCOTUS win on immigration, but 14 million is a lot of illegals to remove. Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies explains the barriers to faster deportation and how the Trump Admin can clear the way. Plus, Ken Paxton discusses his Senate challenge against RINO John Cornyn, and Eric Metaxas reflects on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 80 years after his heroic death fighting against Hitler. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn and Stu discuss a controversial proposal for the 402-acre "EPIC City" near Dallas, where Texas Rangers are investigating claims that its leaders plan to uphold Sharia law over Texas law, which the development denies. Are we at risk of creating "no-go zones" like the ones in Europe? Glenn's chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, joins to discuss the global trade tensions, with Glenn declaring an official "trade war" with China and Europe's retaliatory tariffs, linking this to the strategic blunder of handing over Bagram Air Force Base to the Taliban. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins to discuss a proposed Islamic community near Dallas-Fort Worth that's under investigation for possibly favoring Sharia over U.S. law. AG Paxton also discusses his run for Senate against Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Glenn lays out what's happening with the stock market and why panicking isn't helping. Salena Zito, national political reporter for the Washington Examiner and author of "Butler," joins to discuss the impacts of tariffs on small-town America and share the never-before-told stories of what happened on the ground during the first assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn formally announces a "trade war" with China and articulates the potential necessity of U.S.-Taliban cooperation, specifically regarding Bagram Air Force Base, to counter China's global ambitions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins to discuss a proposed Islamic community near Dallas-Fort Worth that's under investigation for possibly favoring Sharia over U.S. law. Salena Zito, national political reporter for the Washington Examiner and author of "Butler," joins to discuss the impacts of tariffs on small-town America and share the never-before-told stories of what happened on the ground during the first assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” the trade war continues. President Donald Trump has instituted a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries willing to negotiate with America. China, however, will have its tariffs increased. Next, the DOGE claims to have uncovered massive immigration fraud while investigating the Social Security Administration. Supposedly, millions of illegal aliens have been given Social Security numbers and, in some cases, a voter ID. Then, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals just protected parental rights by reinstating a lawsuit against a school for transitioning a child without parental consent. Texas is also paving the way for parental rights with a new “Trey's Law” bill that restricts the use of NDAs in sexual abuse cases. Under the Donald Trump administration, parental rights are receiving massive support. Finally, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be running for Senate against Republican Texas Senator John Cornyn. Lt. Col. Allen West has a hot take about how the election will play out.   Today's Guests: Sara is joined by Dallas County GOP Chairman Lt. Col. Allen West and BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden.   Today's Sponsors:   My Patriot Supply: Stock up today before this deal disappears. Because when an emergency hits, food will be the first thing to go. Go to http://www.preparewithsara.com to claim your kit, plus an extra 12 days of food FREE!   First Liberty Institute: Go to https://firstliberty.org/sara, where you can also learn what First Liberty is doing right now to protect the rights of parents for generations to come.   'The King of Kings': I encourage you to see "The King of Kings," in theaters on Friday, April 11. Get your tickets today at http://www.Angel.com/SARA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instagram Threads is the only platform that matters to follow Pat Gray on. Happy Liberation Day ... again, tariffs officially went into effect. China is already retaliating against Trump with 84% tariffs. Where is Robert Menendez and why isn't he in prison yet? Racist Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) attacks Trump's golf outings, and Trump pushes back. Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher. Trump alleged attempted assassin update, and the death threats against President Trump continue in Florida and Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate but makes a HUGE mistake during his announcement. The Bingo rule WON'T be ignored! Another Biden administration cover-up discovered. When will someone be held accountable for this? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:22 Threads 03:45 Tariffs Are Here! 06:17 Trump Explains His Negotiations 08:14 Bye Bye Temu? 23:12 Gas Prices in America 25:32 Jasmine Crockett on Trump's Golfing 27:53 Trump on Jasmine Crockett 32:17 Chewing the Fat 51:35 China Hits U.S. with 84% Retaliatory Tariffs 52:57 New Information about Trump Assassin 1:12:39 Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate 1:16:47 Oil Prices in America 1:21:22 Another Biden Cover Up Found Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025Today, Judge James Boasberg has canceled a Tuesday afternoon hearing on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members without due process, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday evening that the administration could resume carrying out such deportations; the Supreme Court paused a ruling to reinstate over 16000 probationary federal workers; Senator Brian Schatz has put a hold on over 300 trump nominees; Elon Musk and Pete Navarro get in a tariff fight; Governor Greg Abbott delays a the special election for Sylvester Turner's House seat until November; the DHS has revoked legal status for migrants who entered the US using Biden's CBP One app; a Trump appointed judge has reinstated the Associated Press to the White House press pool, a judge has awarded $6.6M to Ken Paxton whistleblowers; the New Mexico governor has signed the turquoise alert bill for when Native Americans go missing; Elon Musk rage quits a livestream after being relentlessly mocked by gamers; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Stories:Supreme Court blocks order that Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers | PBS NewsGov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat | Texas TribuneTrump's DHS revokes legal status for migrants who entered the US on Biden-era CBP One app | AP NewsTrump must reinstate Associated Press to White House press pool, judge rules | POLITICOMusk Slams Navarro, Trump's Trade Adviser, Exposing Inner Circle Rift | The New York TimesScoop: Schatz expands holds to more than 300 Trump nominees | AxiosNew Mexico governor signs bill to provide 'turquoise alert' when Native Americans go missing | AP NewsJudge awards $6.6 million to whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to FBI | AP NewsTrump administration sued over dismantling of Institute of Museum and Library Services | UPIElon Musk Rage Quits Livestream After Being Cyberbullied by Gamers | Daily BeastThe Corrupt Supreme Court Strikes Again - by Allison GillGood Trouble:The ICE tip line - 866-347-2423Online Form - ICE Tip Form | ICE.gov  From The Good NewsMassive Crowds March Downtown Against Trump, Musk At 'Hands Off' Protest | Block Club ChicagoSAIC Galleries | The culminating work of graduating seniors | InstagramThousands turn out in Atlanta to protest Trump's tariffs, government purge | The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Bombshell COVID Report released, Trump gives barnburner speech defending the American worker against globalists, Julie Kelly and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton  join the show Check Out Our Partners: American Financing: Save with https://www.americanfinancing.net/benny NMLS: 182334, http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Advantage Gold: Get your FREE wealth protection kit https://www.abjv1trk.com/F6XL22/4MQCFX/?sub1=Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House and Rep. Ken King, RINO from Canadian, are trying to gut the Senate's much needed full ban on THC (the part of marijuana that gets you high) to protect the liquor lobby and ban everything else but keep THC-infused beverages. It's almost, well not in the case of Ken King, unbelievable!Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Ken Paxton makes it official that he will challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate in the 2026 Texas Republican Primary. Cornyn immediately engages in the Democrat tactic of projection by calling Paxton “a fraud” while himself engaging in an image makeover of being pro-Trump. The Turtle would be proud of his former right-hand man.Bill to keep primaries in the spring but move most local elections to November passes the Texas Senate.Local city sales tax receipts lower this April than April of 2025. Look up your city here.Judges to Bar US From Using Alien Enemies Act to Deport Some Venezuelans Held in Texas and New York – more of the same and the Texas judge is a Trump appointee.President Trump adjusts his tariff regime – for now. Punishes communist China even more.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

First: The world strikes back against President Trump's sweeping tariffs, leaving the American consumer in the crosshairs of his spiraling trade war.  Plus: MAGA star Ken Paxton is officially challenging fellow Republican John Cornyn for his Texas Senate seat in what's expected to be the most heated and expensive GOP  primary in the country.  And: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a Trump supporter with an enormous megaphone in the so-called manosphere, says he's lost a fortune in the market so far and is souring on the president's trade war. He joins the show live to discuss.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Paxton joins us to preview his race vs U.S. Senator John CornynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our breakdown of newsworthy headlines with a look at several major stories stirring conversation across the country. First up, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has said he plans to challenge longtime Senator John Cornyn in the primaries, setting the stage for a possible showdown within the GOP. We'll also unpack the latest on Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for the economy, consumers, and international trade. And finally, we'll discuss the viral remarks made by Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett during a recent church service—comments that have sparked both support and criticism online. There's a lot to unpack, so let's get into it. Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderEaston University - https://www.eastonuniversity.comkenaifish.com - Promo Code TODD to save 15%

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:The most effective conservative Attorney General in the U.S., Ken Paxton makes a major announcement! 

Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann, and Richard Porter discuss Trump's surprise move pulling back on tariffs for everyone - except China. Then, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon & Sean Trende discuss Ken Paxton's entry into the TX GOP Senate primary, and the news a Trump judge ruled in favor of the AP in their suit against the administration. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Salena Zito, who visited a steel factory in PA and wrote about it for the Washington Post. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to John Kass about his column on Trump's tariff strategy.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about Joy Behar’s thoughts on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Tony also talks about the latest update on China’s response on the tariffs. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about James Carville needing people to be on high alert because President Trump is going to rig the midterm election, and it will bring upon martial law. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about John Oliver spending more than 42 minutes on his show, Last Week Tonight, arguing that men who transition to live as ladies have little or no discernible physical advantage over women. Tony also talks about the Associated Press being allowed back inside the White House press briefings. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show by talking about Scott Jennings and Abby Phillip going back and forth on illegal immigration. Tony also talks about legal status being revoked for nearly one million migrants who entered the U.S. under the Biden era CBP One app. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Pete Hegseth firing Vice Admiral, Shoshana Chatfield, amid widening purge of military officers. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Sunny Hostin talking about many blacks and women won’t be able to vote with a voter ID requirement. Tony also talks about Hegseth saying the U.S. and Panama are taking back the canal from Chinese influence. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about the breaking news of President Donald Trump raising tariffs on China to 125% and issuing a 90-day pause on some tariffs. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking more about the breaking news of President Trump raising tariffs on China to 125% and issuing a 90-day pause on some tariffs. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about the stock market prices skyrocketing after he increased his tariffs up 125% on China and issuing a 90-day pause on some tariffs. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about the oil prices changing after President Donald Trump’s 125% tariff hike on Chine and the 90-day pause on other tariffs. Later, Tony talks about the overall experience of race day for the Indianapolis 500. Tony also talks about the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announcing he’s running for U.S. Senate against John Cornyn. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly urging people to get the measles vaccine. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about House Republicans holding out on President Trump’s budget and tax cut plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about the stock market prices skyrocketing after he increased his tariffs up 125% on China and issuing a 90-day pause on some tariffs. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about the oil prices changing after President Donald Trump’s 125% tariff hike on Chine and the 90-day pause on other tariffs. Later, Tony talks about the overall experience of race day for the Indianapolis 500. Tony also talks about the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announcing he’s running for U.S. Senate against John Cornyn. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly urging people to get the measles vaccine. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about House Republicans holding out on President Trump’s budget and tax cut plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's show: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is officially running against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn next year. Also, Gov. Greg Abbott has called a special election in November for the 18th Congressional District, leaving some Houston residents without a representative in Congress for another seven months. And Fort Bend County Democrats are calling for County Judge KP George to resign after his arrest. We discuss those and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We revisit a 2019 conversation with Houston-area pilot Lynn Rippelmeyer, who made history in 1977 as part of the first all-female crew to fly for an airline.And we learn about Flex, a new play about a team of high school girls basketball players in 1997 in rural Arkansas, which is on stage at now at The Ensemble Theatre.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:A bloody and expensive primary battle between Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn could present an opportunity for Texas Democrats: https://apnews.com/article/ken-paxton-texas-senate-john-cornyn-60c34efe45143422c5f9ff84d27c1be1With Texas as the main staging ground for ICE deporatations, Donald Trump has been casually toying with the idea of also deporting American citizens: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/trump-leavitt-deporting-us-citizens-el-salvador-sotomayor-rcna200299...Both Texas A&M and UT Austin report enrolled international students whose visas and legal statuses have been quietly revoked, possibly relating to their participation in pro-Palestinian protests: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/student-visas-texas-am-ut-austin-20264673.phpThe Texas House, in a rare unanimous vote, passes a law that undoes NDA agreements in cases of sexual abuse and trafficking - a bill that, supposedly, big city church leaders tried to undermine behind the scenes: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-house-unanimously-passes-bill-protecting-child-sexual-abuse-survivors-nondisclosure-agreements-nda/287-19779b55-034c-4249-a2c5-eaa371f2baf5With demand growing and Texas leading the nation in renewable energy, GOP lawmakers are filing bills designed to make new renewable development more difficult: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/08/renewable-energy-texas-new-regulations/Following his visit to Texas - and counter to data and projections from Texas health officials - RFK Jr. has been tweeting falsely that the measles outbreak curve is flattening (it's not): https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jr-claims-curve-flattening-texas-measles-outbreak/story?id=120554374Progress Texas is proud to join several of our esteemed advocacy allies in supporting the Barbara Jordan Voting Rights Act: ⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/release-voting-rights-advocates-cheer-barbara-jordan-texas-voting-rights-act⁠⁠We're proud to welcome Mayor Ron Nirenberg as our guest for a live podcast taping in San Antonio on May 6! Please join us for a fun fundraising gathering of progressives at our Party For Progress - RSVP here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/sanantonio_mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We continue our breakdown of newsworthy headlines with a look at several major stories stirring conversation across the country. First up, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has said he plans to challenge longtime Senator John Cornyn in the primaries, setting the stage for a possible showdown within the GOP. We'll also unpack the latest on Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for the economy, consumers, and international trade. And finally, we'll discuss the viral remarks made by Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett during a recent church service—comments that have sparked both support and criticism online. There's a lot to unpack, so let's get into it. Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderEaston University - https://www.eastonuniversity.comkenaifish.com - Promo Code TODD to save 15%

In this exclusive interview, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins Josie and Mike Benz to discuss a range of hot-button topics currently shaping the political and legal landscape. Paxton shares insights on his ongoing efforts to take action against major corporations, including the high-profile lawsuit against Pfizer. He also dives into the investigation of Kellogg's business practices and the impact of corporate behavior on consumers. Additionally, Paxton addresses the critical issues surrounding the Texas border, including immigration policies and enforcement. With a focus on MAHA (Make America Great Again) ideals and legal reforms, this conversation offers a unique perspective on some of the most pressing matters in Texas and the nation today. Don't miss this compelling discussion on politics, law, and corporate accountability! And Bonus! There may be an announcement you won't wanna miss!

Ken Paxton is running for the US Senate. Will Dems try and defend the latest act of violence by illegal immigrants? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are some Republican senators pulling their support for Trump? Ken Paxton is running for a Texas US Senate spot. Don't call Joe a journalist. Liberals and RINOs will never understand how Trump operates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Jimmy Barrett Show:AG Ken Paxton is running for Senate

Jobs where you get yelled at. National holidays and celebrity birthdays. NASCAR issues. Ken Paxton running against John Cornyn in Texas. Brooke Rollins speaking on agriculture issues. Successful baby names. Rare blue diamond. Plus local news and sports.

Plus, Luka Doncic returns to the American Airlines Center to take on the Mavericks as a Laker on Wednesday night, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate, challenging Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).

Jimmy Barrett takes you through the stories that matter the most on the morning of 04/09/25.

This Day in Legal History: Seventeenth AmendmentOn April 8, 1913, the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was officially ratified, transforming the way U.S. senators are selected. Prior to this amendment, senators were chosen by state legislatures, a system intended by the framers to preserve state influence within the federal government. However, by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this process had become widely criticized for being undemocratic and vulnerable to corruption, deadlocks, and backroom political deals.Progressive Era reformers pushed for change, arguing that direct election by the people would make senators more accountable and reduce the influence of powerful political machines. After years of public pressure and legislative debate, the Seventeenth Amendment was passed by Congress in 1912 and ratified by the necessary number of states the following year.The amendment mandates that senators be elected by the voters of each state, aligning the Senate more closely with democratic ideals already applied to the House of Representatives. It also established procedures for handling vacancies through temporary gubernatorial appointments followed by special elections.The ratification marked a major victory for advocates of electoral reform and remains one of the most significant changes to the structure of American democracy since the founding. It reshaped the relationship between the federal government and the people, moving power away from state political elites and toward the electorate.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into WK Kellogg over claims that the company may be misleading consumers by advertising some of its cereals as “healthy.” The probe focuses on popular products like Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Frosted Flakes, which the state alleges contain petroleum-based artificial colorings linked to health issues such as hyperactivity and obesity. Paxton criticized the company for continuing to use these dyes in U.S. products while removing them from versions sold in Canada and Europe. He argued that it is deceptive to market cereals containing such ingredients as healthy. WK Kellogg has not yet commented on the investigation.Texas opens probe into WK Kellogg over health claims | ReutersPresident Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a federal judge's order requiring the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legally present Salvadoran man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The Justice Department argued that the lower court overstepped its authority and that the U.S. cannot guarantee swift results in international negotiations, especially under tight deadlines. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis had found no legal basis for Abrego Garcia's arrest or removal and ordered his return by 11:59 p.m. Monday, calling his deportation "wholly lawless."Abrego Garcia had previously won a 2019 court order protecting him from deportation due to threats from gangs in El Salvador. Despite this, he was deported on March 15 after being stopped and questioned by ICE. The administration claims he is affiliated with MS-13, but no charges have been filed, and his attorneys deny the allegation. The Supreme Court filing contends that while deporting him to El Salvador was a procedural error, the removal itself was lawful. The case is part of broader legal challenges to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration tactics and its attempts to sidestep judicial checks on deportation practices.Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause order to return man deported to El Salvador in error | ReutersA U.S. appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump from removing two Democratic members of federal labor boards, reversing a previous decision and restoring legal protections for their positions. The D.C. Circuit Court, in a 7-4 vote, reinstated lower court rulings that barred Trump from firing Gwynne Wilcox of the National Labor Relations Board and Cathy Harris of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The court reaffirmed long-standing laws that only allow such removals for neglect, malfeasance, or inefficiency—not at-will.Trump's administration argued that these protections infringe on presidential authority, and plans to appeal, potentially setting up a Supreme Court showdown. If the high court agrees to hear the case, it could revisit decades-old precedent that preserves agency independence, with potential ripple effects on bodies like the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission.The judges noted that Wilcox and Harris's roles primarily involve adjudicating individual cases, not shaping executive policy, making them constitutionally protected from political dismissal. Without them, the boards would be paralyzed, with thousands of pending employee appeals left unresolved. This legal fight is part of Trump's broader effort to exert more control over independent federal agencies, a push that critics say threatens the checks and balances built into administrative law.US appeals court blocks Trump from removing Democrats from labor boards | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

From North Texas to New York, economists are predicting doom and gloom after the far-reaching “Liberation Day” tariffs announced by President Donald Trump triggered steep declines in global markets. Friday's session capped the stock market's worst stretch since the COVID-19 crisis that began in 2020. The S&P 500 is down more than 10% since trading opened Thursday, while the Nasdaq Composite closed in bear market territory, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average flirted with correction. In other news, a second unvaccinated child has died from measles complications in the West Texas outbreak, Lubbock hospital officials confirmed; Coppell ISD officials want Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the district thrown out saying it is “political fodder” against public schools based on a manipulated hidden-video recording; and the Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The Rangers hit the road for the week with series in Chicago and Seattle before returning home on the 15th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Financial markets are bracing for a possible "Black Monday" today as Donald Trump doubles down on the massive tariffs he announced last week: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04/07/business/trump-tariffs-stock-market...While Greg Abbott and John Cornyn are mum on Trump's disaster, Ted Cruz warns that the GOP could be in for a "bloodbath" in the 2026 mid-terms: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/ted-cruz-midterm-trump-tariffs-recession...Very directly affecting the Texas economy, oil prices are at four-year lows, which could spell big trouble for the energy sector: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/business/energy-environment/oil-prices-trump-tariffs.html...Those mid-terms appear likely to feature an inter-party brawl between Cornyn and Ken Paxton, which would be very expensive for Republicans and result in a battered and bruised opponent for the eventual Democratic nominee: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/ted-cruz-midterm-trump-tariffs-recessionA second young child has died of measles in West Texas, prompting a visit from RFK Jr., who has finally stated publicly that "the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine": https://www.reuters.com/world/us/kennedy-travel-texas-after-second-measles-related-death-axios-reports-2025-04-06/Harris County chief elections officer Teneshia Hudspeth - herself placed in charge of Houston-area elections by Governor Abbott in 2023 - rejects the Governor's notion that her county is not prepared to hold a special election to replace the late Congressman Sylvester Turner: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/texas-politics/gov-abbott-harris-county-rep-turner-special-election-delay/3809166/Progress Texas is proud to join several of our esteemed advocacy allies in supporting the Barbara Jordan Voting Rights Act: ⁠https://progresstexas.org/release-voting-rights-advocates-cheer-barbara-jordan-texas-voting-rights-actWe're proud to welcome Mayor Ron Nirenberg as our guest for a live podcast taping in San Antonio on May 6! Please join us for a fun fundraising gathering of progressives at our Party For Progress - RSVP here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/sanantonio_mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In the opening hour of today's show, Mark, Melynda and Ed talk about Ken Paxton owing his former aids $6.6M after the whistleblower case, the effects of Trump's tariffs, overspending of taxpayer dollars, and John Cornyn making a push to keep his seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour three, Mark & Melynda talk about Ken Paxton having to pay over $6M to previous employees, a Kansas man who walked around his neighborhood in his birthday suit, and Trump tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Global economic shock is underway this morning as Donald Trump's foolish tariff plan becomes reality - and Texas will most certainly feel the impact: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/03/trump-tariffs-texas-revenue-growth/The Texas House Committee on Public Education advanced HB-3 yesterday, which would establish a new private school voucher program in Texas, on a 9-6 party line vote: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/texas-voucher-bill-clears-first-test-in-texas-house/287-0b3bdb58-c2f8-4800-b8e0-849cc4e729e3...A group of House Democrats have complained of yesterday's session's lack of a live stream, falling short of public transparency expectations: https://bsky.app/profile/anamariafortexas.com/post/3llx2xw3gok2oLieutenant Governor Dan Patrick notes that his "Steamroller Senate" is far outdoing the House on passing MAGA priority bills, and is applying pressure to House Speaker Dustin Burrows to pick up the pace: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/04/dan-patrick-urges-texas-house-to-start-passing-senate-priorities/82799939007/Ken Paxton learns that the Joe Biden Justice Department, in the closing days of the Biden term, decided not to prosecute Paxton for corruption: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/03/ken-paxton-corruption-clear-senate-campaign/...Paxton has announced an appeal of the court decision to block Texas A&M from banning drag shows on its campuses: https://www.kbtx.com/2025/04/04/texas-attorney-general-files-notice-appeal-federal-judges-decision-block-ams-drag-show-ban/Governor Abbott, addressing UT Law's Federalist Society yesterday, admitted outright that Elon Musk moved his companies to Texas on Abbott's promise to clear legal barriers out of his way: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/03/greg-abbott-texas-courts-ut-jim-davis/Governor Abbott has launched "a blitz of state agencies" against an Islamic community development near Dallas, apparently simply for being associated with Muslims: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/epic-city-greg-abbott-islamic-community-20255339.phpProgress Texas is proud to join several of our esteemed advocacy allies in supporting the Barbara Jordan Voting Rights Act: https://progresstexas.org/release-voting-rights-advocates-cheer-barbara-jordan-texas-voting-rights-actTomorrow's national Hands Off rally and action day features over 30 events right here in Texas - there's one within a short drive of wherever you are in the state: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/?country=US&state=TXWe're proud to welcome Mayor Ron Nirenberg as our guest for a live podcast taping in San Antonio on May 6! Please join us for a fun fundraising gathering of progressives at our Party For Progress - RSVP here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/sanantonio_mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This Day in Legal History:  MLK AssassinatedOn April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. King had traveled to Memphis to support striking sanitation workers, emphasizing his ongoing commitment to economic justice alongside racial equality. His death sent shockwaves through the United States, triggering riots in more than 100 cities and accelerating the passage of key civil rights legislation.King was a central figure in the American civil rights movement, having led campaigns against segregation, voter suppression, and economic inequality. His advocacy relied heavily on nonviolent protest and legal strategies that tested the limits of constitutional protections and federal civil rights enforcement. The assassination drew intense public scrutiny to the federal government's role in protecting civil rights activists.James Earl Ray, an escaped convict, was arrested and charged with King's murder. He pleaded guilty in 1969, avoiding a trial, but later recanted and sought to withdraw the plea. Controversy surrounding the investigation and conviction has persisted for decades, with some—including members of King's own family—questioning whether Ray acted alone or was part of a larger conspiracy.King's assassination directly influenced the U.S. Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, which prohibited housing discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin. The legislation had faced significant resistance before King's death but was passed just days afterward. His assassination also galvanized greater federal attention to civil rights enforcement under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.A group of 12 Republican-led states, including Texas, Florida, and Missouri, has asked 20 major U.S. law firms to provide documentation on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The request, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeks to determine whether the firms' practices comply with federal and state anti-discrimination laws. In a letter sent Thursday, the states referenced recent concerns raised by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which had previously asked the same firms for similar information.Paxton cited potential violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alleging that some law firms may use hiring policies that prioritize race, sex, or other protected characteristics. He also pointed to possible state-level violations, including those related to deceptive trade practices. The letter specifically called out programs such as diversity fellowships and hiring goals aimed at increasing representation from historically marginalized groups.The states argue they have authority to investigate and enforce laws that prohibit employment discrimination, including policies that may inadvertently or intentionally favor individuals based on race or other traits. Firms named include top legal players like Kirkland & Ellis, Ropes & Gray, and Skadden, Arps.GOP-Led States Want 20 Law Firms to Disclose Their DEI PracticesRepublicans are considering a significant shift in tax policy by potentially introducing a new top tax bracket for individuals earning $1 million or more annually. The proposed rate, currently under discussion, would range from 39% to 40%, marking a departure from the party's longstanding resistance to tax increases. This idea is part of a broader effort to offset the cost of a multi-trillion dollar tax package being developed by Trump administration allies and Republican lawmakers.Also on the table is a return to the 39.6% top income tax rate previously enacted during the Obama administration, replacing the current 37% rate for high earners. The GOP aims to pass the new tax legislation within months, renewing provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while incorporating new deductions and reforms to appeal to middle- and working-class voters.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized the urgency of making Trump's earlier tax cuts permanent and stabilizing markets following recent tariff announcements. The evolving plan reflects a broader ideological shift within the Republican Party toward more populist economic messaging.To help pay for the new tax measures, the proposal also includes eliminating the carried interest loophole used by hedge fund and private equity managers and expanding deductions such as those for car loan interest and tipped wages. Trump's campaign promises — including removing taxes on overtime pay and Social Security benefits — are being considered for inclusion as well.Republicans Debate Hiking Top Tax Rate to 40% For Millionaires - BloombergOver 300 law professors from top institutions, along with legal advocacy groups across the political spectrum, have filed court briefs supporting Perkins Coie in its lawsuit against an executive order issued by Trump. The order, signed on March 6, penalizes the law firm for its work with Hillary Clinton and its internal diversity policies by restricting its access to federal buildings, officials, and contracts. Professors from Yale, Harvard, and Stanford argued the order is unconstitutional and undermines the independence of the legal profession.Their brief warned that targeting a firm for political reasons threatens any lawyer or firm that chooses to oppose the president in court, calling the order a dangerous precedent. Advocacy groups such as the ACLU and the Cato Institute echoed that concern, labeling Trump's action an attack on the legal system and a threat to Americans' right to legal representation.The White House responded by defending the order as a lawful measure to align federal partnerships with the administration's policies, criticizing the lawsuit as an attempt to preserve "government perks." Meanwhile, the Justice Department has requested that a Washington federal judge dismiss the lawsuit. Other firms named in similar orders — Jenner & Block and WilmerHale — have also filed suits, while some, like Skadden Arps and Paul Weiss, have made agreements with the White House to avoid sanctions.Law professors, legal groups back Perkins Coie in lawsuit over Trump order | ReutersThis week's closing music comes from one of the most innovative and influential composers of the 20th century: Igor Stravinsky. Known for revolutionary works like The Rite of Spring and The Firebird, Stravinsky continually reinvented his style throughout his long career. Born in 1882 near St. Petersburg, Russia, and passing away on April 6, 1971, in New York City, Stravinsky's life spanned continents, world wars, and artistic upheavals. While he is best remembered for his large-scale ballets and orchestral works, he also composed for smaller forms, including a fascinating piece titled simply Tango.Composed in 1940, Tango marks Stravinsky's first original composition written entirely in the United States after his move from Europe. At the time, he was living in Hollywood and adapting to a new cultural and musical environment. The piece is short, dark, and rhythmically sharp—more brooding than danceable—and carries the flavor of the tango tradition filtered through Stravinsky's idiosyncratic, angular style. It was originally written for piano, though Stravinsky later orchestrated it.Tango reflects Stravinsky's interest in blending traditional forms with modernist dissonance and unpredictability. It's a brief but compelling listen that offers a very different side of a composer often associated with thunderous orchestras and ballet scandals. Its rhythmic complexity and stark character echo the uncertainties of the time it was written, just as World War II was escalating. The piece serves as a reminder that even in exile, Stravinsky continued to experiment, innovate, and absorb new influences. As we remember his death on April 6, Tango is a fitting close—wry, lean, and unmistakably Stravinsky.Without further ado, Igor Stravinsky's Tango — enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Trump did have to do it, the political hit case against Ken Paxton was dropped by Biden's Dept. of Justice. As I said they never had a case just as the House impeachers never did. And rightly so, Paxton isn't letting Senator John Cornyn off the hook for his presumed guilty until proven innocent heresy in the matter.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Has the former Texas Lottery executive director gone missing?Anti-Wimp update:  Cell phone repair shop employee slain, his killer shot dead by armed associate.From the 89th Texas Legislature: Lawmaker's Real Estate Ties Raise Eyebrows in Texas House Deal. Tepper should not have joined Dems to vote for this. To have a better understanding on this, read this story I covered briefly yesterday: Over 100 Texas Lawmakers Back Affordable Housing Reform Bill, Competing Legislation Moves Forward. Senate passes Perry's giant water bill, SB 7 Senate passes SB 27, a so-called Teachers' Bill of Rights Senate Passes SB 988 to Crack Down on Fuel Pump Tampering and Fuel Theft Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

In the final hour of the week, Mark & Melynda talk about a study that shows more parents are paying their adult children's bills than in the past and Ken Paxton investigating a health insurance company for allegedly spying on law makers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has arrested two abortion providers, a new stage in a crackdown against reproductive rights, after the state enacted its near total ban on abortion.

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Texas Attorney general Ken Paxton 

Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest host Errin Haines (The 19* News) dive into federal budget cuts, criminal abortion charges in Texas, and egg trafficking at the border. Then, Megan Gailey joins for a March Madness panel to discuss Juju Watkins, Paige Bueckers, and their predictions for the NCAA Basketball tournament. They also chat about The White Lotus, the fall of Forever 21, and daylight savings time.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Trump signs GOP's 6-month government funding bill passed by Congress (PBS 3/15)Texas midwife arrested for allegedly providing abortions amid state's near-total ban (The Gaurdian 3/17)Border Patrol Has Seized More Eggs Than Fentanyl So Far This Year (Newsweek 3/17)Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever (NPR 3/17)Teenagers Say Girls Are Equal to Boys in School, or Are Ahead (NYT 3/13)'Beyond the Gates' makes and reflects Black history at a critical time on screen and off (NBC 2/25)A 14-Year-Old Just Became the Youngest Player in NWSL History (Sports Illustrated 3/16)