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This Day in Legal History: Scottsboro Boys ArrestedOn this day in legal history, March 25, 1931, nine Black teenagers were arrested in Paint Rock, Alabama, accused of raping two white women aboard a freight train. The arrests set off one of the most infamous legal sagas of the 20th century, exposing the deep racial injustices of the Jim Crow South. The teens, later known as the Scottsboro Boys, were quickly indicted and tried in Scottsboro, Alabama. Just twelve days after their arrest, an all-white jury sentenced most of them to death in a series of rushed, chaotic trials marked by inadequate legal representation.Public outrage and national attention, particularly from Black communities and civil rights organizations, led to multiple appeals. In Powell v. Alabama (1932), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the defendants' right to counsel had been violated, setting a precedent that effective legal representation is essential in capital cases. Later, in Norris v. Alabama(1935), the Court found that the systematic exclusion of Black jurors violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.Despite these victories, the road to justice was long and uneven. Several of the Scottsboro Boys remained imprisoned for years, and none received a full measure of legal vindication during their lifetimes. Their ordeal became a powerful symbol of the racial bias embedded in the American legal system and spurred greater attention to the rights of defendants in criminal trials. The legacy of the case continues to influence debates over due process, racial discrimination, and criminal justice reform.At a U.S. appeals court hearing on March 24, 2025, Circuit Judge Patricia Millett sharply criticized the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants, suggesting they were given fewer rights than Nazis who were removed under the same legal authority during World War II. The administration invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act—a rarely used law last applied to intern Axis nationals during WWII—to justify deporting alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua without immigration court rulings. The court is reviewing whether a temporary ban issued by Judge James Boasberg on such deportations should remain in place. Government attorneys argued that national security and executive authority over foreign affairs justify bypassing normal legal procedures.Family members and lawyers for deportees contest the gang allegations, saying they are based on flimsy evidence like tattoos. One deported man was a professional soccer coach whose tattoo referred to Real Madrid. Judge Millett questioned whether the deported migrants had any opportunity to dispute the gang labels before removal, calling the process rushed and opaque.The deportations, carried out on March 15, sent over 200 people to El Salvador, where they are being held in a high-security prison under a U.S.-funded deal. The ACLU claims the administration defied Boasberg's court order by speeding up removals to preempt judicial intervention. The government has since invoked the state secrets privilege to avoid disclosing further flight details. The case is now a flashpoint over presidential power, immigration enforcement, and judicial oversight, with the Supreme Court Chief Justice issuing a rare rebuke after Trump called for Boasberg's impeachment.Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans deported by Trump, judge says at hearing | ReutersOn March 24, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over Louisiana's congressional map, which increased the number of Black-majority districts from one to two. The case pits efforts to comply with the Voting Rights Act against claims that the new map violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause by relying too heavily on race. Louisiana officials defended the map, saying it was drawn to protect Republican incumbents rather than based on racial motives. They argued the redistricting was politically, not racially, driven—particularly to preserve the districts of House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise.Civil rights groups and Black voters countered that the map was a necessary remedy after a 2022 ruling found the prior version likely violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting strength. A 2024 lower court ruling blocked the updated map, saying race predominated in its design. The Supreme Court justices appeared divided, with liberal Justice Sotomayor skeptical that race had dominated the redistricting process, and conservative Chief Justice Roberts pointing to the odd shape of the second Black-majority district as potential evidence of racial gerrymandering.Justice Gorsuch challenged whether any consideration of race in map-drawing runs afoul of constitutional protections. The Court had previously allowed the new map to be used for the 2024 elections, but a final ruling is expected by June. The outcome could have broad implications for how states navigate the tension between addressing historic racial discrimination in voting and avoiding unconstitutional race-based districting.US Supreme Court wrestles with Louisiana electoral map with more Black-majority districts | ReutersThe Justice Department, under President Trump's direction, has launched an “immediate review” of law firms that have challenged his administration in court, wielding Rule 11 as a tool to pursue sanctions for allegedly frivolous litigation. The memo, issued March 21, empowers Attorney General Pam Bondi to target lawyers not just for recent cases, but for conduct going back eight years—reviving a rarely enforced mechanism that requires legal filings to be non-frivolous and not made for improper purposes. While legal experts note that courts are typically cautious about imposing Rule 11 sanctions, the administration's move is seen as a political shot across the bow of the legal profession.Trump has already threatened prominent firms with revoked security clearances and canceled federal contracts, but one firm, Paul Weiss, avoided penalties by agreeing to a $40 million pro bono commitment to Trump-aligned causes and an audit of its diversity programs. That deal, far from resolving the issue, may have signaled that capitulation invites more pressure. As anyone who's dealt with a bully could have predicted: surrender doesn't end the harassment—it encourages it. The only way to improve your position is to raise the cost of targeting you, yet many law firm leaders (and institutions of higher education, if we're being fair) seem to have missed that lesson the first time they encountered it.Now, those same leaders face the possibility of serious professional consequences for doing exactly what lawyers are supposed to do: advocate for clients and challenge government overreach. Trump's order also singles out individuals like Democratic elections attorney Marc Elias, whom the memo connects to the long-disputed Steele dossier, despite no formal wrongdoing. Critics warn that the DOJ's probe could evolve into a tool to intimidate or sideline legal opposition to Trump, reshaping the legal landscape by discouraging firms from representing those who stand against the administration.Legal scholars have labeled the move a dangerous politicization of Rule 11, pointing out that it essentially makes Bondi the judge and Trump the executioner. In weaponizing a procedural rule with ambiguous standards and rare enforcement, the administration isn't just threatening lawsuits—it's undermining the adversarial system that keeps government power in check.DOJ Launches 'Immediate Review' of Law Firms After Trump MemoCalifornia's new disclosure law on municipal corporate tax-sharing agreements is a welcome move toward transparency, but it's not enough to stop the ongoing drain of public revenue. For years, corporations have exploited the split in California's sales tax—where 1.25% goes to local jurisdictions—by striking deals with cities that offer kickbacks in exchange for routing sales through their borders. This has created a race to the bottom, with municipalities, especially smaller ones, effectively subsidizing some of the world's richest companies in hopes of boosting their own budgets. These deals don't create new economic activity; they just reshuffle where sales are counted and where tax dollars land.While the new law will finally shine a light on these practices starting in April, disclosure without action won't solve the problem. Cities will still have incentives to offer generous tax rebates, and many will rush to lock in long-term deals before limits are imposed. What we need is immediate legislative action to cap how much of their tax base cities can give away. A ceiling tied to a city's budget or economic profile would prevent reckless giveaways while preserving flexibility for true economic development.We should also require that any shared tax revenue be reinvested in local infrastructure or services, not handed over as corporate windfalls. Waiting for more data only gives cover to continue harmful deals that are already draining school, safety, and infrastructure funding. Policymakers don't need years of reports—they need the courage to stop the bleeding now.Transparency Alone Won't Fix California's Corporate Tax Drain 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

KOSA, the Kids Online Safety Act — lifesaving legislation that would ensure social media platforms have real protections for young people — did not pass Congress. For the last few years, there has been bipartisan support across the political spectrum to legislate for safer spaces online, but ultimately House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise sided with Big Tech at the expense of America's children and refused to let KOSA advance.   I'm gonna be honest - I had to take a few days to get thru it.  But then something happened - something that showed me….proved to me….that despite this gaping loss, people are making healthy tech changes.  

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam deliver a packed show, starting with U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who discusses the importance of Social Security, the stakes for Republicans in keeping the House majority, and more. Next, media insider Ken LaCorte gives a behind-the-scenes look at newsrooms on election nights—describing it as the media's Super Bowl. Then, women's rights advocate and former NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines joins to discuss Proposition 313, which would enforce life sentences for child sex traffickers in Arizona. Also joining is Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss the Constitution's foundation on compromise and its continued relevance today. Finally, Arizona legislative candidate Michael Way shares insights into his race for Legislative District 15. Don't miss this versatile lineup as they dive into the most pressing issues of this election cycle!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, stretching from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in 2008 after serving in the Louisiana State Legislature from 1996-2008.Scalise served as House Majority Whip from 2014-2018 and as House Minority Whip from 2019-2022, where he was responsible for unifying the Republican Conference as legislation moved through the House of Representatives.For the current 118th Congress, Scalise was elected House Majority Leader by his colleagues, the second highest position in House Republican Leadership.Scalise keeps a pulse on what is happening in communities across the United States and responds accordingly. As Majority Leader, Scalise is responsible for the day-to-day workings of the House of Representatives and helps Republicans communicate their priorities to the American people. By scheduling legislation on the House Floor for a vote and guiding committee chairs on which policies and bills to prioritize, Majority Leader Scalise plays a critical role in setting the House's overall agenda.-Ken LaCorte is a friend of the show and Host of Elephants In Rooms. He writes about censorship, media malfeasance, uncomfortable questions, and honest insight for people curious how the world really works.-Riley Gaines is a leader defending women's single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women's safety, privacy, and equal opportunities.Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer. Riley has made waves for speaking out after tying UPenn's Lia Thomas, a biological male swimmer on the women's team, at the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Women's Swimming & Diving Championships. After Riley directly experienced competing against a man in women's sports, being forced without warning or consent to undress before the fully intact male, and subjected to discrimination by the NCAA, she became one of the most powerful voices to speak out against the injustice, challenging the rules of the NCAA, USA Swimming, International Olympic Committee (IOC), and other governing bodies. Riley now works for the leading women's organization making real and lasting change, legally defining ‘woman,' protecting Title IX, and defending women's rights to single-sex spaces and equal opportunities. She has traveled the country speaking and has testified before the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and countless state legislatures.-Yuval Levin is the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. The founder and editor of National Affairs, he is also a senior editor at The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer at New York Times.-Michael Way is running for the Arizona House to represent Legislative District 15. Learn more here: https://www.michaelwayforaz.com Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise was shot by a political extremist in 2017, leaving him fighting for his life. He gives us an update on how he's doing now, shares how the House & Senate work together, gives us insider info on how to find the best places to eat in New Orleans, does us a spot-on James Carville impression, and much more.

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* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Founder and Chairman of the Constitution Commemoration Foundation and the author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series To Preserve the Nation. In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * Ronna McDaniel Officially Announces Resignation as RNC Chair - Allen Zhong, TheEpochTimes.com * Trump Endorses Michael Whatley as New RNC Chair, Lara Trump as Co-Chair. * Trump crushed Nikki Haley in the CPAC straw poll - Destroys Haley 94% to 5%! * Trump beat Haley in her home state primary - The former president has now sailed to victory in the 2024 primary season's first five nominating contests, including the Nevada caucus, the US Virgin Islands caucus, the New Hampshire primary and the Iowa caucus, Haley fails to notch a single win. * Vivek Ramaswamy tied with Gov. Kristi Noem as the top choice for Donald Trump's running mate among attendees of CPAC. * 'Alienation': CPAC struggles with low attendance in 2024. * Everyone in Washington, DC knows warrantless mass surveillance is unpopular among Americans, despite the Deep State's best efforts to intimidate us with threats of bogeymen - Ron Paul, Chairman CampaignForLiberty.com * House Republican leadership – Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, are looking to sneak a long-term 702 extension into a “must-pass” budget bill next week - They may even try to expand it! * 'Skyrocketing': Number of attacks on Christians, churches explodes! - WND.com

Why the House can't elect a speaker to lead it. And the temporary solution some Republicans are proposing in the meantime. Read more:For two weeks, the House of Representatives has had no speaker. After the ouster of Kevin McCarthy, Republicans tried to push a replacement through. First, there was Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and then a second choice emerged: firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). But after two votes, Republicans failed to get behind Jordan, a conservative best known as a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus.Marianna Sotomayor breaks down why Republicans didn't coalesce behind Jordan and what the party is thinking now about how to legislate without a permanent speaker.Subscribe to The Washington Post via Apple Podcasts at this link.

Support Us Here! --> https://anchor.fm/politicana/support Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for the latest updates, analysis, and honest conversation on world politics. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday). Don't miss out on staying informed – follow us on your preferred podcasting platform to receive notifications whenever we release new episodes. For any comments, questions, or inquiries, reach out to us at Backofthemob@gmail.com. Stay engaged and informed with the Politicana Podcast! -- Topics And Timestamps -- 00:00 - Israel Palestine War Drags On Israel has issued evacuation warnings to over 1 million residents in northern Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces is establishing a second evacuation route, following a tragic incident where airstrikes struck evacuees. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with an IDF expansion planned. Israel aims to eliminate Hamas's capabilities, ensuring they don't regain control.  12:50 - Harvard Hates Free Speech Harvard students face controversy for criticizing Israel's role in Gaza violence. Pershing Square Capital Management, Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's demand for signatories' names raises job-related concerns. Some students worry that expressing views may harm their career prospects.  35:35 - Who Will Be House Speaker? In a recent closed-door House Republican conference meeting, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) disclosed his withdrawal from the House speaker race. Despite winning the conference's nomination a day earlier, Scalise couldn't muster enough support within the House GOP conference for a successful House floor vote. Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, as their latest choice for House speaker after Majority Leader Steve Scalise's initial bid faltered 49:20 - RFK Wikipedia Page Bias 55:22 - California Climate Policy In a groundbreaking move, California has set a new precedent by compelling large businesses to divulge their planet-warming emissions, a pioneering law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. More than 5,300 companies generating over $1 billion in annual revenue within the state will need to disclose both direct and indirect emissions. This includes emissions from operational activities like building maintenance, employee travel, and product transportation.  1:07:50 - Poll On Biden's Scandals According to an AP-NORC poll, most Americans hold concerns about President Biden's handling of his son Hunter's business dealings. Only 30% of American adults believe he's done nothing wrong, while 68% think his actions were either illegal or unethical. Among Democrats, 40% express concerns, while 96% of Republicans believe wrongdoing has occurred. 1:13:05 - George Santos is Back Baby On Friday, Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y lost his temper on Capitol Hill during a heated exchange with a Jewish American man identified as Shabd Singh of Washington. In a clip of the event, Santos lashes out at the man — who has been described as being critical of Israeli policies — calling him "human scum."  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicana/support

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Israel this week to reaffirm U.S. support for the country's war against Hamas. He told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that America would 'always be there' for Israel at a joint press conference.House Republicans are beginning to coalesce around Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their pick to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy has the chamber's speaker. However, Scalise faces an uphill battle to obtain the 217 votes he'll need to be confirmed in the role.The Gaza Strip is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis after the Israeli government ordered a complete siege of the territory. Israeli authorities are cutting off access to food, power, and water.Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohamed bin-Salman discussed the "need to end war crimes in Palestine" in one of their first calls since restoring diplomatic relations between their two countries.Afghanistan was hit by a large earthquake in its western region mere days after two other quakes killed more than 1,000 people. So far, authorities have announced that 100 are injured and at least one person was killed.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.

Scalise's candidacy for Speaker of the House lasted .18 Scaramuccis. The Repubs nominated sexual abuse facilitator Jim Jordan as their dude to rule the House. Israel intensified their attack on Gaza. In what was surely a staged moment while carrying a baby that wasn't totally his, Rep George Santos, in Batman villain attire busted out kabuki-level drama against a pro-Palestinian activist at the nation's Capitol. A Florida youth pastor, more gang boss than Christian, employed former drug addicts from his flock to boost tools and other high-ticketed items from Home Depot that would be flipped on an eBay store. In other youth pastor updates, there's a manhunt on for an evil Ohio shepherd who is charged with molesting minors. After a long absence on CrabDiving, Nazi-esque totalitarian Christian Gordon Klingenschmitt blathered something idiotic about marijuana being a gateway drug to hell. Conservative wankers in Wisconsin walked back evil efforts to impeach the newly elected state SCOTUS Protasiewicz. Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., speaks after a closed-door meeting of House Republicans during which he was chosen as candidate for Speaker of the House on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)  

While the Republican conference has selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as its candidate for Speaker of the House and both parties fight over the budget, health care policy hangs in the balance. Ben Leonard with POLITICO and Nathaniel Weixcel with The Hill both cover health care policy and join us for a reporters' roundtable to go over the pending issues as the government faces another funding shutdown in mid-November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While the Republican conference has selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as its candidate for Speaker of the House and both parties fight over the budget, health care policy hangs in the balance. Ben Leonard with POLITICO and Nathaniel Weixcel with The Hill both cover health care policy and join us for a reporters' roundtable to go over the pending issues as the government faces another funding shutdown in mid-November.

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down:   Israel has formed a war-time cabinet just days after the terrorist organization Hamas launched a surprise attack against the country. Tyler's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/11/there-blood-hamas-issues-unambiguous-call-arms-support-jihad-waging-gaza/ House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has secured the party's nomination for the position. Fred Lucas reports that House Republicans […]

As Hezbollah threatens to open a second front in the Israel-Hamas war, Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz formed a war cabinet Wednesday that includes the two men and Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. 5) Hezbollah, Syria fire rockets into northern Israel; 4) Third large earthquake in days rocks Afghanistan; 3) Fire strands travelers at London's Luton airport; 2) House Republicans nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise for Speaker; 1) Biden administration tries to deport Christian family granted asylum in 2010 for breaking Germany's law against homeschooling. FOLLOW US! Twitter X: @SkyWatch_TV YouTube: @SkyWatchTVnow @SimplyHIS @FiveInTen Rumble: @SkyWatchTV Facebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentials Instagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSA TikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentials SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

Republicans in Washington are trying to decide if Majority Leader Steve Scalise has the votes to become speaker of the House. Right now, it isn't looking like he has the support from the 217 House members he needs. The House is entering week two without a speaker, and they have essentially been unable to function. But the path to find one is getting messier. Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer has been floated as someone with leadership possibility. So if Scalise can't get the votes, where does that put him? MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Representative Dean Phillips Thursday morning and asked him to share his perspective on the situation.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

—Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — The Biden administration is being asked to freeze six-billion dollars in Iranian assets during Israel's war with Hamas.  The funds were unfrozen last month as part of a prisoner exchange with Iran.  Republicans and Democrats have called on the administration to put those funds on hold again following the attack on Israel, claiming there's a risk the money could be used to help fund Hamas.   Two—   It's not clear when there will be a floor vote to elect a new Speaker of the House.  The chamber went on recess yesterday after House Republicans in a closed-door meeting chose Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their party's nominee.  The Louisiana Republican still must win a majority vote from the full House to win the gavel and it's not clear if he has the votes at this time.         Three -- The United Auto Workers strike is adding more members to the picket lines.  The union tweeted Wednesday that 87-hundred members at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant are joining the strike after they say Ford refused to make further movement in bargaining.  Union workers have been picketing against Ford, GM and Stellantis for over a month.

The House has adjourned without electing a new Speaker because while Majority Leader Steve Scalise won the GOP nomination for the job, he doesn't have enough votes to win the gavel outright. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC's Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell report on the continuing split among Georgia Republican members over whether to vote for Scalise, Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan or a dark horse candidate. In the meantime, the House can conduct virtually no business.   Plus, hear about the slippery slope that elected officials face if they show anything less than unequivocal support for Israel's war against Hamas. Calls for peace in the region are being booed, and politicians are finding they have to be careful in how they express concern for the safety of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.   Finally, how film and TV industry executives are pushing back against state lawmakers who believe it's time to reduce the lucrative tax credits the state offers production companies.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on Friday's episode.     Links to today's topics: Georgia GOP House members on Speaker election Georgia leaders react to Hamas attacks Film and TV executives defend Georgia tax credits       Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., as their nominee for speaker after huddling behind closed doors for over two hours on Wednesday. Hamas launched a fresh wave of rocket attacks in Israel this afternoon, destroying a children's hospital and a supermarket. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later shared a harrowing image of a child's bed with its sheets soaked in blood, along with the caption: 'Hamas is worse than ISIS.  Wednesday - 10/11/2023 - Hour 1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Israel has formed a war-time cabinet just days after the terrorist organization Hamas launched a surprise attack against the country. Tyler's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/11/there-blood-hamas-issues-unambiguous-call-arms-support-jihad-waging-gaza/ House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has secured the party's nomination for the position. Fred Lucas reports that House Republicans are stepping up their investigation into the Biden administration's use of officials who have sympathetic ties to Iran's Islamist regime. Fred's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/11/house-oversight-panel-investigates-bidens-iran-negotiations/What is California's new “Ebony Alert”?Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US is in talks with other countries to help Americans and civilians safely out of Gaza, which is being heavily bombarded by Israel's military following Hamas' attacks. Plus, a senior Israeli official suggests Iran knew about Hamas' attacks despite US intelligence suggesting otherwise. House Republicans picked Majority Leader Steve Scalise to be the party's nominee for speaker. Former NFL player Sergio Brown is in police custody in connection to his mom's murder. And, we'll tell you about a new rule the Biden administration is proposing to ban junk fees.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Live—from the campus of Hillsdale College in beautiful Hillsdale Michigan— this is Scot Bertram in for Steve on the Steve Gruber Show for   –Wednesday, October 11th 2023—   —Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — U.S. officials are investigating whether some of the Hamas militants who carried out the shocking attack on Israel got advanced training from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday that Iran was complicit in the attack that was far more sophisticated than past Hamas operations. Two—   More than 12-hundred Palestinian supporters gathered at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn to denounce Israel. Arab American News publisher Osama Siblani said Hamas is not a terrorist organization.  President Biden, Governor Whitmer, and U.S. Senator Gary Peters were booed by the crowd for their support of Israel.        Three -- House Republicans are scheduled to vote on a new speaker today.  The closed-door vote will come after Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan of Ohio auditioned for the job on Tuesday.  Lawmakers still aren't sure Scalise or Jordan can come up with the votes needed to be elected Speaker.

The Republican battle is underway to elect a new speaker of the house. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell discuss the apparent split in the Georgia delegation between casting their ballots for either Majority Leader Steve Scalise or Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan. But is Kevin McCarthy in the mix as well? Plus, As Israel prosecutes its punishing war against Hamas, as many as 4,000 people attended at a solidarity rally in Sandy Springs on Tuesday night. The horror of the Hamas Terror attacks continues to drive the news cycle and lend justification for Israel's war. Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut look at the depth of support for the Israeli cause, especially as civilian casualties in Gaza begin to appear in the headlines.  And the Fulton County district attorney's office has revealed a new list of witnesses they plan to call in the October trial of Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell. Among them, conspiracy theorist and podcaster Alex Jones and Republican National Chair Ronna McDaniel.    Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Links to today's topics:   Fight to elect a new Speaker of the U.S. House Patricia Murphy: House needs a leader Georgians show support for Israel Massive Atlanta rally in support of Israel New witnesses in election conspiracy case Conspiracy theorist, RNC chair on list to testify     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Republican conference has selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as its candidate for Speaker of the House and both parties fight over the budget, health care policy hangs in the balance. Ben Leonard with POLITICO and Nathaniel Weixcel with The Hill both cover health care policy and join us for a reporters' roundtable to go over the pending issues as the government faces another funding shutdown in mid-November. Join us as hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter highlight how... Read More Read More The post Budget Woes & Health Care Policy Snarls: Latest Views from D.C. appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Oct. 12 at 6:50 a.m. CT: JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Gaza but political leadership has not yet decided on one. Lt. Col. Richard Hecht briefed reporters Thursday as the latest Israel-Palestinian war rolled into a sixth day of fighting since Hamas launched its attack. In a sign of U.S. support for Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was traveling to Israel for meetings. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Strike talks have broken off between Hollywood actors and studios. The alliance of studios and streaming services that negotiates with actors says the two sides are so far apart in their contract talks that there is no point in continuing. The actors union slammed what they called “bullying tactics” from their opponents. Negotiations resumed last week for the first time since the actors went on strike in July. The studios say the deal they offered was as generous as the one that ended the writers strike last month. Actors called that misinformation, saying the offer was nowhere near as generous as described. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Strike talks have broken off between Hollywood actors and studios. The alliance of studios and streaming services that negotiates with actors says the two sides are so far apart in their contract talks that there is no point in continuing. The actors union slammed what they called “bullying tactics” from their opponents. Negotiations resumed last week for the first time since the actors went on strike in July. The studios say the deal they offered was as generous as the one that ended the writers strike last month. Actors called that misinformation, saying the offer was nowhere near as generous as described. ATLANTA (AP) — Police say a woman is in custody after she allegedly stabbed three people at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. They said in a statement on Facebook that officers encountered a woman armed with a knife outside of a security checkpoint Wednesday afternoon. Police say she stabbed another woman and a police lieutenant who tried to take her into custody. Another officer tackled and disarmed her before arresting her. Police say the woman had also stabbed a taxi driver who had transported her to the airport. Authorities say all the victims were alert and conscious and were being treated at a hospital. ST. LOUIS (AP) — A player in California has won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the Powerball 10. Before someone won the giant prize, there had been 35 consecutive drawings without a big winner. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest. That was revealed by the company Wednesday in a securities filing. That figure, which Microsoft disputes, stems from a long-running IRS probe into how Microsoft allocated its profits among countries and jurisdictions in the years 2004 to 2013. Critics of that practice, known as transfer pricing, argue that companies use it to minimize their tax burden by reporting lower profits in high-tax countries and higher profits in lower-tax jurisdictions. Microsoft said it will appeal the decision within the IRS, a process expected to take several years. The company's shares dropped slightly in aftermarket trading, falling $1.42 to $331. The Diamondbacks and Astros are advancing, the Phillies are a game closer to moving on, the Blackhawks get a big game from David Pastrnak among NHL's schedule, and the Aces win Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — An independent panel has downgraded five Level I violations lodged by the NCAA against Kansas and basketball coach Bill Self. That effectively ends a long saga that began with a 2017 FBI investigation into college basketball corruption. Kansas will be required to remove its 2018 Final Four banner and vacate wins from the 2017-18 season in which Silvio De Sousa, a player central to the case, participated. The case against the Jayhawks hinged on whether representatives of the apparel company Adidas were considered boosters when two of them arranged payments to prospective recruits. Self served a school-imposed four-game suspension last season. On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says the number of U.S. citizens confirmed to have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war has risen to 22. That's an increase from the 14 who'd been confirmed dead on Tuesday. U.S. citizens also are among the estimated 150 hostages captured by Hamas during its shocking weekend assault on Israel, which has left at least 2,200 people dead on both sides. President Joe Biden is seeking to connect the attacks directly to decades of antisemitism and violence endured by Jews around the world. He is set to meet with Jewish leaders later Wednesday. WASHINGTON (AP) — The speaker of the House is normally elected every two years, in January, when the House organizes for a new session. A new election can be held if the speaker dies, resigns or is removed from office. What's going on now in Washington is the first time an election is being held after the removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Republicans on Wednesday nominated Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker. Now the race is on to secure the 217 votes he'll need on the House floor to win the gavel. But nearly half the GOP conference in the closed-door vote supported Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee chairman who was backed by Donald Trump. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials regarded the U.S. economy's outlook as particularly uncertain last month, according to minutes released Wednesday, and said they would “proceed carefully” in deciding whether to further raise their benchmark interest rate. Such cautious views are generally seen as evidence that the Fed isn't necessarily inclined to raise rates in the near future. Economic data from the past several months “generally suggested that inflation was slowing,” the minutes of the Sept. 19-20 meeting said. The policymakers added that further evidence of declining inflation was needed to be sure it would slow to the Fed's 2% target. KFAR AZZA, Israel (AP) — An Israeli village that was attacked by militants lies in ruin, not far from the border with Gaza. On the streets of Kfar Azza, the bodies of militants lie scattered between the shells of burned-out cars. Walls and doors of what used to be neatly kept stucco homes are blasted wide open. As bags holding the bodies of slain residents await identification, the smell of death hangs thick in the hot afternoon air. The Israeli military led a group of journalists, including an Associated Press reporter, on a tour of the village Tuesday, a day after retaking it from what they said was a group of about 70 Hamas fighters. WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Apartment Association says President Joe Biden's proposed rule to ban hidden and bogus junk fees could end up increasing the cost of rental housing. The association's CEO says policymakers should understand that layering additional regulations will “harm the affordability and availability of rental housing,” hurting the people they seek to protect. Biden says the Federal Trade Commission's junk fee ban proposed Wednesday will help families and “honest” businesses by unmasking the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills. The Democratic president has made the removal of junk fees a priority. Biden administration officials says the additional costs can mislead people and waste their time. NEW YORK (AP) — Movie theaters are readying for an onslaught like they've never seen before beginning Friday when “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” debuts. The concert film compiled from several Swift shows at Southern California's SoFi Stadium is expected to launch with $100 million, or possibly much more. “The Eras Tour” heralds something new and potentially game-changing in the movie industry. Swift and Beyoncé are two of the biggest stars on the planet and are both heading into cinemas, the latter in December. These are first-of-their-kind deals made directly with AMC Theaters that circumvent Hollywood studios and, for now, leave streamers waiting on the sidelines. Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith have lived what she says are “completely separate lives” since 2016. Pinkett Smith made the revelation in a interview with Hoda Kotb. The prominent Hollywood couple married in 1997 and have addressed separations and marital troubles. But never this specifically. Though it's not a legal divorce, Pinkett Smith told Kotb in a clip released Wednesday that it is essentially a divorce without papers. Smith and Pinkett Smith share two children, Willow and Jaden, as well as a son, Trey, from Smith's first marriage. Representatives for the actors did not immediately respond to request for comment. Less than a year after leading the New Jersey Devils to their best regular season, coach Lindy Ruff has been signed to a multi-year contract extension. Terms were not immediately available. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the signing on Wednesday, a day before the Devils opened the 2023-24 season at home against the Detroit Red Wings. Devils managing partner David Blitzer said the extension was well deserved. The young Devils won 52 games and posted 112 points last season, both franchise records. New Jersey made the playoffs for the first time since 2018 led by the young superstar Jack Hughes. The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for Pride nights. The updated guidance reaffirms on-ice player uniforms and gear for games, warmups and official team practices cannot be altered to reflect theme nights, including Pride, Hockey Fights Cancer or military appreciation. Players can voluntarily participate in themed celebrations off the ice. Previously the NHL had decided not to allow teams to wear any theme jerseys for warmups after a handful of players opted out last season. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia elected officials say they stand in solidarity with Israel after the most devastating attack on Israel since the 1973 Yom Kippur War. On this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, hosts Greg Bluestein, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are joined by American Jewish Committee Southern director Dov Wilker to look at how political leaders and members of the Georgia Jewish community are responding to the Hamas terrorist attack which killed more than 900 Israelis. AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell reports on how the Israeli war brings new urgency to the GOP effort to elect a speaker of the House. Two candidates are in the race right now – Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan. But could Kevin McCarthy make a comeback bid to regain the gavel? Plus, Greg Bluestein shares details of his exclusive reporting on how Republican state senate leaders are using a newly established district attorney oversight commission to reprimand Fulton County DA Fani Willis for her indictment of Donald Trump. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Links to today's topics: Georgia Leaders React to Attacks on Israel  Selecting GOP leader becomes urgent in shadow of war  GOP senate leaders seek to punish Fani Willis  The Atlantic: 'We're Going to Die Here'    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La, both announced Wednesday their bid to replace Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as Speaker of the House. A vote for a new speaker is reportedly not expected until Oct. 11, giving lawmakers about a week to plan their next move. McCarthy, who was pushed out after striking a deal with Democrats to keep the government open, said he does not plan to run again for the position. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support

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On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Oct. 4 at 6:50 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after the success of a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership. A resolution called a motion to vacate was brought forward by Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz and passed Tuesday with the support of eight Republicans and every Democrat present. The effort makes McCarthy the first speaker in history to be removed from office. McCarthy's subsequent announcement he would not run for the job again clears the path for any Republican to jump in. Some members, including Gaetz, have been broaching potential consensus candidates like Majority Leader Steve Scalise or Whip Tom Emmer who they believe could bring the conference together. STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on quantum dots. Those are tiny particles that can release very bright colored light and are used in electronics and medical imaging. Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov were honored Wednesday for their work with the particles just a few atoms in diameter and that spread their light from television screens and LED lamps. Quantum dots' electrons have constrained movement, and this affects how they absorb and release visible light, allowing for very bright colors. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs. The details were provided by the White House on Wednesday. Biden has been under pressure to fulfill his promises on student debt relief even though his original plan was overturned by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court. In total, 3.6 million borrowers will have had $127 billion in debt wiped out since the Democratic president took office. The White House says Biden believes college should be a ticket to the middle class, not a burden weighing on families. Republicans have fought Biden's plans on student debt. BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials say at least five people have been wounded, none critically, in a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore that happened as students were headed to a homecoming week campus ball. A shelter-in-place order was lifted around 12:30 a.m. Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the five victims, four men and one woman, are between the ages of 18 and 22, but police released no information on suspects and said they did not know how many shooters were involved. Morgan State University President David Wilson said he had canceled Wednesday's classes, and would hold an emergency meeting Wednesday morning to decide whether to hold other homecoming week events. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's traveling to Latin America to discourage people from seeking asylum in the city as it struggles to handle a massive influx of migrants. The Democratic mayor detailed the trip in a news conference Tuesday. He says he wants to give an honest assessment of the situation and tell people in the region that the city's shelter system has been overwhelmed and is at capacity. Adams has made a series of urgent pleas for a shift in federal immigration policy and for funding to help the city manage the arrival of migrants. VENICE (AP) — A bus carrying dozens of people plummeted 50 feet from an elevated road in Venice, causing a fiery crash that killed 21 people and injured at least 15 mostly foreign tourists returning to a nearby campsite. Those who died in the crash Tuesday night included at least four Ukrainians and a German citizen, according to Venice prefecture. At least two of the dead were children. The new, electric bus was carrying foreign tourists when it fell from an elevated street on Tuesday evening, catching fire. The driver was killed. A Venice city councilor said he was an experienced driver and local prosecutors are investigating if he felt ill. The Rangers and Twins win their American League Wild Card openers, while the Diamondbacks and Phillies do the same in the National League. On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. CT; updated at 4 p.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of the job in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history. The 216-210 vote was forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives and throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos. McCarthy's chief rival, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, brought forward the “motion to vacate,” drawing together more than a handful of conservative Republican critics of the speaker and many Democrats who say he is unworthy of leadership. Next steps are uncertain, but there is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority. NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has imposed a limited gag order on President Donald Trump after he disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial. Judge Arthur Engoron issued the order Tuesday. The order applies to all parties in the case and pertains only to verbal attacks on court staff. It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron's principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield. Trump then deleted the post. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty in Delaware to three federal firearms charges filed after the implosion of an earlier deal to resolve a long-running investigation. The California resident's Tuesday plea sets the case on a track toward a possible trial in 2024 while President Joe Biden is running for reelection. The Democratic president's son has been charged with lying about his drug use in 2018 on a form to buy a gun he kept for about 11 days. He could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. A judge asked Hunter Biden if he understood the charges against him, and Biden replied: “Yes, Your Honor.” WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden has been in touch with U.S. allies and partners to discuss continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Tuesday's conversation came after Biden signed legislation late Saturday to keep the U.S. government funded. The bill did not include billions in aid for Ukraine that he had requested. The Republican-controlled House dropped the Ukraine aid request as a concession to growing opposition among GOP lawmakers. Poland's president told reporters after the call that Biden assured the leaders that backing exists for continuing U.S. support to Ukraine. TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has issued a weather alert as Typhoon Koinu is approaching and may make landfall later this week, bringing gales and downpours to the southeastern parts of the island. The weather bureau put out a land warning on Tuesday after issuing a sea alert late Monday. Koinu was moving northwest with sustained winds of 101 mph near its center, according to the bureau. Forecasters expected it to bring strong winds and downpours to southern and eastern parts of Taiwan early Wednesday and potentially make landfall in the southeastern part of the island on Thursday. WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history. Butler was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday, just two days after Feinstein died at her home in Washington. Butler is a longtime fundraiser and strategist in the state's Democratic circles and was the head of Emily's List, a national organization that raises money for women candidates who support abortion rights. Butler was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris, who served as the second Black female senator. Donald Trump's campaign is calling on the Republican National Committee to cancel all remaining presidential primary debates. In a statement late Monday, top Trump advisers say the RNC must instead “refocus its manpower” on defeating Joe Biden next year. The statement also repeats debunked falsehoods about election fraud, claiming without evidence that Democrats are working to steal the 2024 election. Trump has maintained the lie that the 2020 election was stolen, despite multiple legal cases, investigations and his own attorney general finding no fraud. The RNC didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Rival Ron DeSantis' campaign says Trump should show up to debate and that the U.S. “needs a president who will fight for them anywhere, in any forum.” TORONTO (AP) — An official says India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, ramping up a confrontation over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver. The official spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of public reaction from the Canadian government later Tuesday. The official confirmed an earlier report from the Financial Times. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said there were “credible allegations” of Indian involvement in the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a 45-year-old Sikh leader who was killed by masked gunmen in June WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo's three giant pandas are set to return to China in December with no public signs the 50-year-old exchange agreement struck by President Richard Nixon will continue. There are diplomatic tensions between China and a number of Western governments. And China appears to be gradually pulling back its pandas from Western zoos as their agreements expire. The departure of the bears from the nation's capital would mean the only giant pandas left in America are at the Atlanta Zoo — and that agreement expires next year. Panda-philes visiting the Washington zoo say they're making plans to visit Atlanta next summer to see those pandas before they leave. DENVER (AP) — Colorado's highest court says it will hear the case of a Christian baker who refused to make a cake celebrating a gender transition. The decision announced Tuesday comes after a U.S. Supreme Court victory this summer for a graphic artist who didn't want to design wedding websites for same-sex couples. Baker Jack Phillips won a partial victory before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 in another case after refusing to make a gay couple's wedding cake. He was later sued by a transgender woman after he refused to make her cake to celebrate her gender transition. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas is back at work after being carjacked by three armed attackers less than a mile from the Capitol. Cuellar said Tuesday he was “good” and even joked about the frightening experience, saying his car was recovered but what really upset him was that they had taken his sushi. The Democrat says the robbers “came out of nowhere" and pointed guns at him. Monday night's carjacking is the second assault on a member of Congress in the District of Columbia this year. In February, Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig was assaulted in her apartment building. Craig suffered bruises while escaping serious injury. DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 273,000 trucks in the U.S. because the radio software can stop the rear view camera image from being displayed. The recall announced Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators covers certain Ram 1500 pickup trucks and some Ram 3500 chassis cabs from the 2022 and 2023 model years. Also covered are 2022 through 2024 Ram 2500 trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a rear view display without an image reduces a driver's view and increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the radio software at no cost to owners, who will be notified by letter starting Nov. 17. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to focus more on young people who've spent time in college or are job hunting early in their careers. The Army's aim is to reverse years of enlistment shortfalls. A major part of this is the formation of a new professional force of recruiters instead of relying on soldiers assigned to the task. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth tells The Associated Press some of the changes will begin in the next 90 days but a wholesale transformation to turn around years of decline is several years in the making. Wormuth says the Army hasn't met its annual goal for new enlistment contracts since 2014. DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has turned down an appeal and cleared the way for the parents of the Oxford High School shooter to face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. James and Jennifer Crumbley are accused of making a gun available to Ethan Crumbley and ignoring his mental health needs. The state appeals court in March said the couple could face trial, and the Supreme Court says it will let that decision stand. Ethan Crumbley killed four fellow students and injured seven other people at Oxford High in November 2021. A judge last week said he's eligible for life in prison without parole. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the House floor today, Florida Republican Matt Gaetz amplified his calls for change of leadership. His speech comes after multiple threats to begin the process to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The procedure known as a "motion to vacate" requires a simple majority. We'll hear what Rep. Gaetz had to say today coming up. Top Republicans are united in their support for Kevin McCarthy. Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer and conference chair Elise Stefanik all saying today they back the Speaker. But just how real is the threat to Kevin McCarthy's speakership? We'll talk to NBC News' Scott Wong about it and the role Democrats could play. California's new US Senator Laphonza Butler says she is QUOTE honored and humbled to fill the seat of the late Dianne Feinstein California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment early this morning. Laphonza Butler is the president of EMILY's List, a group that works to elect Democratic women. We'll hear what people are saying about the appointment and go into the C-SPAN Video Library and hear from the Senator-designate herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KMOX Health Editor Fred  Bodimer talked with Wash U and Siteman Cancer Center oncologist Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldstein to find out more about this form of blood cancer.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins the program to talk about how Christopher Wray and the FBI may be covering for the President and the Biden Crime Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the 3rd and final hour of our 4th of July Special, What Makes America Great! Guests this hour include Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Presidential Candidate Larry Elder, and actress Leigh-Allyn Baker.

Ricochet.com Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel is in for Jim. Today, Jon and Greg discuss the House Republicans passing legislation to encourage more domestic energy production. Plus, they note Majority Leader Steve Scalise calling out Biden for throwing up hurdles to domestic exploration while asking for help from nations that hate us. They also react to a Manhattan grand jury indicting President Trump over details concerning his payments to Stormy Daniels back in 2016. With even the Washington Post editorial board suggesting this is a bad idea, what will be the legal and political fallout now and down the road? Finally, they react to reports saying that CBS News is now telling its reporters not to mention that the Nashville killer was transgender.

Today's program consists of key excerpts from the broadcast of this morning's National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance in Washington, D.C.  It was Mike's great honor to help lead a solemn assembly of several hundred Christian leaders and dozens Members of Congress who joined together at the Museum of the Bible for a time of prayer, reflection, and repentance for our individual sins, the sins of the church, and the sins of our nation. These excerpts of the 2.5 hour program include the opening of the event, a brief message by evangelist Anne Graham Lotz, and prayers in turn by individual Members of Congress, including Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and concluding with Mike's prayer over them all. There was a great move of God in Washington today, and we believe this sample of what took place will bless and encourage you! SHOW NOTES: Video of the full program (praydc.org) MikeandKellyJohnson.com Produced by Strong Wave Media, LLC © 2023 Mike and Kelly Johnson