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The U.S. House just voted 215-208 to invoke the War Powers Act and force an end to America's illegal war for Israel in Iran. Four Republicans — Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett, and Warren Davidson — joined every Democrat and told the White House the slaughter needs to stop.

VOV1 - Hạ viện Mỹ do đảng Cộng hòa kiểm soát vừa thông qua nghị quyết yêu cầu Tổng thống Donald Trump chấm dứt sự tham gia gia của quân đội Mỹ trong cuộc xung đột với Iran. Kết quả phản ánh mối lo ngại ngày càng tăng ngay trong nội bộ đảng Cộng hoà về cuộc xung đột chưa hồi kết kéo dài 3 tháng qua"Nghị quyết đồng thời số 86 của Hạ viện yêu cầu Tổng thống, theo Điều 5C của Nghị quyết về Quyền lực chiến tranh, rút lực lượng vũ trang Mỹ khỏi các hoạt động quân sự với Iran.”Nghị quyết được thông qua với tỷ lệ 215 phiếu thuận và 208 phiếu chống. Bốn nghị sĩ Cộng hòa là Tom Barrett, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick và Thomas Massie đã bỏ phiếu cùng các nghị sĩ Dân chủ để ủng hộ văn bản yêu cầu Tổng thống rút lực lượng vũ trang Mỹ khỏi các hành động quân sự tại Iran trừ khi Quốc hội tuyên chiến hoặc cho phép sử dụng vũ lực.Dù nghị quyết chủ yếu mang ý nghĩa biểu tượng do vẫn cần được Thượng viện thông qua và có thể đối mặt với sự phản đối từ Nhà Trắng, kết quả bỏ phiếu cho thấy sự chia rẽ ngày càng rõ nét trong Quốc hội Mỹ về cách chính quyền Tổng thống Donald Trump xử lý cuộc xung đột. Đây cũng là lần đầu tiên Hạ viện thông qua một nghị quyết như vậy sau nhiều nỗ lực bất thành trước đó.Trong khi đó, Mỹ và Iran tiếp tục đưa ra những đánh giá trái ngược về triển vọng chấm dứt xung đột. Tổng thống Donald Trump hôm qua bày tỏ sự lạc quan về tiến trình đàm phán, cho rằng các cuộc tiếp xúc với Iran đang diễn ra tích cực và có thể sớm đạt được bước đột phá. “Chúng tôi đã có những hành động mạnh mẽ vì những lý do nhất định và Iran đã đáp trả. Tuy nhiên, tôi nghe nói các cuộc đàm phán đang diễn ra rất tốt, thực sự rất tốt. Tất nhiên, chưa ai có thể chắc chắn điều gì sẽ xảy ra, nhưng nếu có đột phá thì điều đó có thể diễn ra ngay trong cuối tuần này.”Trái với đánh giá của Washington, Ngoại trưởng Iran Abbas Araghchi cho biết hiện không có “tiến triển đáng kể” nào trong các cuộc đàm phán với Mỹ trong những ngày gần đây, dù hai bên vẫn duy trì các kênh liên lạc gián tiếp. Nhà ngoại giao hàng đầu Iran đồng thời tái khẳng định lập trường của nước này rằng bất kỳ thỏa thuận ngừng bắn nào cũng phải bao gồm Lebanon. Theo ông, cuộc chiến chỉ có thể kết thúc khi giao tranh tại Lebanon chấm dứt và quân đội Israel rút khỏi lãnh thổ nước này.Trong một diễn biến liên quan đáng chú ý, Israel và Lebanon cùng ngày tuyên bố gia hạn thỏa thuận ngừng bắn hiện có, với điều kiện Hezbollah chấm dứt các hoạt động quân sự tại miền nam Lebanon. Thỏa thuận do Mỹ làm trung gian cũng đề xuất thiết lập các khu vực an ninh do quân đội Lebanon kiểm soát hoàn toàn. Tuy nhiên, triển vọng đạt được một lệnh ngừng bắn lâu dài vẫn còn nhiều thách thức khi các cuộc không kích và giao tranh tiếp tục diễn ra tại nhiều khu vực của Lebanon.Tổng thư ký Antonio Guterres hôm qua bày tỏ lo ngại trước những diễn biến căng thẳng trên thực địa. Ông kêu gọi các bên kiềm chế, tông trọng chủ quyền và toàn vẹn lãnh thổ của nhau. Người phát ngôn của Tổng thư ký Liên hợp quốc Antonio Guterres, ông Stephane Dujarric cho biết: “Tổng thư ký Liên hợp quốc Antonio Guterres vô cùng quan ngại trước các báo cáo về thương vong dân sự. Ông kêu gọi tất cả các bên kiềm chế tối đa và tránh bất kỳ sự leo thang nào nữa có nguy cơ làm suy yếu các nỗ lực ngoại giao đang diễn ra. Chủ quyền và toàn vẹn lãnh thổ của tất cả các quốc gia phải được tôn trọng đầy đủ. Tổng thư ký Liên hợp quốc tái khẳng định sự ủng hộ hoàn toàn đối với tất cả các nỗ lực hòa giải đang diễn ra và kêu gọi các bên tham gia một cách xây dựng, thiện chí vào các sáng kiến ngoại giao.”Trong bối cảnh giao tranh tiếp diễn, giá năng lượng thế giới tăng cao và nguy cơ bất ổn kinh tế lan rộng, áp lực đối với cả Mỹ và Iran trong việc tìm kiếm một giải pháp ngoại giao cho cuộc xung đột đang ngày càng gia tăng./.Thu Hoài/VOV1Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump phát biểu tại Nhà Trắng ngày 3.6.2026 ẢNH: REUTERS

Ralph welcomes back union organizer, Chris Townsend, to discuss the reasons why the AFL-CIO shrinks from effectively fighting for its members and expanding the power of workers. Then, political scientist Lee Drutman lays out a system of proportional representation that would take away the incentive to gerrymander congressional districts. Plus, Ralph gives some quick takes on Thomas Massie's primary loss, fish hopped up on cocaine, and the situations in Lebanon and Ukraine.Chris Townsend has been a union member and labor leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously, he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.[The upcoming AFL-CIO] convention is deliberately kept secret. It's what I describe as sort of a hideout strategy. It enables the leadership to not have to discuss or take positions that for them are difficult, such as: What is the labor movement going to do to confront the rampant lawlessness and criminality of the Trump regime? What is the labor movement going to do to address the rampaging inflation that is eating up living standards? There's no wage policy. There's no bargaining policy of the Federation. What are they going to do to address the ongoing national health care crisis and disaster?... And what are they doing about the crisis of the unorganized?Chris TownsendThe labor movement finds itself (I would submit) with the leadership disinterested in going out and organizing the unorganized. But even for those who do (and there are some), the laws—Taft-Hartley primary among them—provide such a minefield that we have to run through, that our ability to organize on any scale for decades has been stopped. And therefore, we are condemned to a perpetual shrinking size, resources, and whatnot. [And what] might help for folks to figure out how or why this is happening is that the labor movement is systematically being converted from trade union fighting organizations, membership-driven fighting organizations, to harmless not-for-profit organizations. And this is today's administrative layer of trade union leaders that don't see anything wrong with that. But that doesn't help anyone in the shop, in the office, in the workplace. And it doesn't help anyone looking to the labor movement for something better—better treatment, better wages, better benefits, better conditions, better health and safety in the workplace.Chris TownsendLee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, where he focuses on electoral reform, Congress, and democratic health. He writes the newsletter Undercurrent Events and co-hosts the podcast Politics in Question. And he is the author of The Business of America is Lobbying and Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America.The whole issue of gerrymandering is really just an outgrowth of this way that we use single-winner districts with winner-take-all votes. It's also what entrenches the two-party system in the US, which limits the choice of voters. So there's this one weird voting mechanism that we have that most countries have gotten rid of, that is an antiquated voting system, that preserves the two-party system and makes gerrymandering just inevitable—and that's the use of single-member districts. Now, in a proportional system, you take away the districts, and you do this statewide, you can carve up larger states into a few multi-member districts. And then seats get allocated proportionally by party share. That takes away the entire incentive of gerrymandering, it gives voters everywhere meaningful choices, meaningful votes, and it is just a superior system of representing the pluralism and diversity of our pluralistic and diverse society.Lee DrutmanPeople like the idea of proportional representation as basic fairness—that people think that parties should get seats in proportion to the share of votes they get. I did some polling on it a few years ago, and I'm hoping to do a little bit more… But I think that one of the challenges is people don't entirely understand how it works. And so it's a challenge to poll people on a concept that they don't know about. But I think more and more people understand it. And from the polling I've seen, at a principles-based level, people get the idea that proportionality is a form of fairness, and people like fairness.Lee DrutmanKaty O'Donnell is the editorial director at Haymarket Books, a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher based in Chicago.News 5/22/26* Our first story this week has to do with what appears to be the impending downfall of ultrazionist media personality, Bari Weiss. Weiss, who resigned from the New York Times to found the Free Press and then sold that venture to become “Editor-in-Chief” for CBS News under the Ellison regime, is reportedly facing down the barrel of her role being scaled back substantially. Puck reports “As Paramount closes in on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery…members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari's mandate at CBS News—and, eventually, CNN—in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.” This piece cites her missteps stewarding CBS News, including her inability to improve the ratings for Evening News, even failing to secure new anchor Tony Dokoupil a travel visa to China in time for President Trump's recent visit to the People's Republic. While a total dismissal of Weiss seems unlikely in the near future, such a dramatic reduction in her clout would constitute a tremendous, humbling blow.* Moving to state-level news, last week, Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis announced he would be commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting systems to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the Centennial State. Peters will now be eligible for parole June 1st. This move has been widely condemned, most notably by the Colorado Democratic Party which voted by a margin of over 90% to officially censure Polis. In a statement, the CDP wrote, “Reducing [Peters'] sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice…It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you're friends with the president.” According to NBC, the CDP also banned Polis from being able to “participate as an honored guest, speaker or officially recognized representative of the Colorado Democratic Party at party-sponsored functions.”* In more positive state-level news, NPR reports Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill banning prediction market sites like Polymarket and Kalshi – which allow consumers to “place…wager[s] on…future outcome[s], like sports, elections, live entertainment” – from operating in the North Star State. This makes Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban the prediction betting platforms. As this story notes, the Trump administration is pursuing legal action on behalf of the platforms, ensuring a legal battle over whether states can act to protect their own consumers from these predatory betting services. Minnesota Rep. Emma Greenman, who introduced the measure, is quoted as saying, “We as a state should decide how best and what regulations we think should attach to gambling, to protect public safety, to protect our kids.” The administration, meanwhile, specifically the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is arguing in court that prediction market industry regulation should be the sole preserve of the federal government.* Looking toward Congress, this week saw a number of high-profile primaries, including in the state of Pennsylvania. Leading up to that primary, the Pennsylvania machine went all out against the congressional campaign of State Representative Chris Rabb. Rabb, who had won the endorsements of everyone from AOC and Rashida Tlaib to Jamie Raskin and Philly DSA to the Philadelphia Inquirer, was targeted by a barrage of anonymous text messages to Philadelphia voters accusing him of “spreading conspiracy theories and holding extremist views,” per the Inquirer. What is remarkable about this smear campaign, however, is that it was organized by Philadelphia's Democratic City Committee and that it violated federal election law by failing to disclose that fact. In another troubling portend of things to come, one of the texts featured an “AI-generated image of Rabb acknowledging his supposed lack of legislative accomplishments in Harrisburg.” Rumors have long circulated that Governor Josh Shapiro wanted Rabb to lose, and worked the backrooms to this end while avoiding public statements.* Yet, despite all of that, Rabb prevailed – winning over his two establishment-backed opponents with around 45% of the vote compared to his opponents, who each won approximately 30% and 24% respectively. The Pennsylvania primaries turned out to be a good night for progressives more generally, with Bob Brooks – a firefighter's union chief and former state rep. who successfully united the Democratic Party behind him, winning the endorsements of both Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Bernie Sanders. Brooks will face off against freshman Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie in November in the R+1 seventh district of Pennsylvania, while Rabb's general election campaign is seen as little more than a formality in the D+40 PA-03.* Yet, if it was a good streak for Democratic progressives, it was a very bad one for Trump critics within the GOP. This week, Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky's fourth congressional district, buckling under the war chest deployed against him in what amounted to the most expensive House primary on record. Massie joked that “My vote was never for sale, so they bought a congressional seat. They found out what it cost.” Massie, perhaps Trump's most formidable intra-party opponent in the House during his second term, worked with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna on bills ranging from the Epstein Files Transparency Act to War Powers Resolutions related to the administration's actions in Venezuela and Iran. In retaliation, Trump made it clear that he would go to any lengths to ensure Massie would not be reelected. That said, Massie will remain in the House until January and has indicated that he will make that time as painful for Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson as he possibly can. Moreover, during his concession speech, Massie's supporters chanted for him to run for president in 2028, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Whether he is even entertaining that thought is unclear, but if he did run as a right-wing independent candidate, one could easily imagine him capturing a large enough share of the vote to deny certain states to the Republican nominee. Meanwhile, his ally across the aisle, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, said in a statement that Massie “lost because he had the guts to stand up to the Epstein class and against the war…He won voters under 45 by 30 points…Tonight, I say to [his] voters who feel rejected by Trump. We welcome you. Join our coalition to take on a rotten system and stand for the working class over the Epstein class.”* Massie isn't the only Republican targeted in the latest round of Trump purges. Downballot, Trump loyalists have ousted the Indiana Republicans who resisted Trump's pressure to implement mid-decade redistricting, but the real scalps he is claiming are in the Senate. Last weekend, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his primary runoff. Fox reports this makes Cassidy the “first elected Republican senator to lose renomination since Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana in 2012.” Trump wasted no time in dancing on Cassidy's political grave, writing on Truth Social, “His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of a legend, and it's nice to see that his political career is OVER!” His supposed disloyalty, of course, refers to Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the Senate trial for his second impeachment following January 6th. Former Senator Mitt Romney, who also voted to convict, is quoted in this article saying that Cassidy is a “person of character,” and that his “departure is a loss for the country.” Cassidy, however, is likely soon to be joined by longtime Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn is currently making his last stand against scandal-ridden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that runoff election. Trump has long prevaricated regarding whether and whom he would endorse in this race, at times leaning towards either candidate but remaining neutral up until this week, when he formally gave the nod to Paxton, per the Texas Tribune. This move has caused great consternation amongst Senate Republicans and cautious optimism among Democrats, who see Paxton as the weaker opponent to go up against Democratic nominee James Talarico in November – giving Democrats their best chance in years to flip a Senate seat in Texas.* What Cornyn's next move will be is a mystery, especially as he has not yet officially lost the Texas primary. Cassidy, however, appears to have chosen the Massie route of going down fighting. This week, Cassidy flipped his position to become the deciding vote in favor of the Senate War Powers Resolution on Iran – successfully pushing it through along with support from fellow Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul, despite disloyal opposition from Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The measure was then sent back to the House, but fearful it might actually pass – Democratic holdout Jared Golden had vowed to vote yes, and war-weary House Republicans Thomas Massie, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Barrett were all signaling their support – leadership abruptly canceled the vote, per MSN.* One factor cited in the Republicans' calculus around this latest War Powers push was the absences of Members of Congress. In their view, the absences would have given Democrats the votes they needed to win. Two of these absences have garnered substantial attention in the media: those of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida. The 83-year-old Wilson, who was missing for a month with little public acknowledgment or explanation, has finally resurfaced, saying that she was undergoing a major eye surgery but still plans to seek reelection. In a remarkably tone-deaf comment, a source close to the Congresswoman was quoted in Axios saying “missing votes is not a sign she's sick or retiring…She shows up when she wants to.” Still, at least her absence has been explained and she has now returned to her duties in the House. Congressman Kean's disappearance is more mysterious. As of May 21st, Kean has not “been seen in Washington for more than 75 days,” NOTUS reports. When his absence first began to gain media traction, his Chief of Staff added fuel to the fire with the cryptic remark “there are no cameras where Tom is.” Now it is being reported that his neighbors back in New Jersey haven't seen hide nor hair either. There has been some indication that Kean is dealing with a personal or medical issue, but Speaker Mike Johnson claims to have no knowledge of the particulars. It is not controversial to say that being an American Member of Congress is too important to simply be AWOL for long periods of time, especially without deigning to explain why to one's constituents. Something must be done.* Finally, we turn to Latin America, where former president Evo Morales has leveled claims that the government of his native Bolivia, in coordination with the DEA and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is plotting to “detain or kill” him, TeleSUR reports. According to this report, “Morales detailed specific military units allegedly involved, including the Army's Ninth Division in the tropical region under Colonel Franz Andrade Loza, whom he said the government promised to promote to general and appoint as armed forces commander ‘if he finishes off Evo.'” Morales also “cited an F-10 unit under Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Giménez Ortuño,” a former aide to the defense minister in the government of the unelected U.S.-backed regime of Jeanine Áñez. These allegations sound somewhat outlandish, but in a moment when the U.S. has recently kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, worked to undermine the governments of Mexico and Colombia via the Hondurasgate scheme, and just recently moved to indict 94 year old Raúl Castro for his role in an incident three decades ago when the Cuban government downed a civilian aircraft that entered their sovereign airspace, it does not seem so far fetched.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Bible Readings: Ezra 7:1‑28, Matt 5:13-20 Last Sunday’s sermon: “A new teacher” with Tom Barrett, part of our Ruin to Renewal series. The post A new teacher appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

May 8, 2026 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett explains his newly proposed bill aimed at limiting military action in Iran and reasserting Congress's role in authorizing war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin Dietz covers a busy Friday with breaking headlines from Marie Osborne, sports talk with Dave Riger on the Pistons and a remembrance of Pat Caputo, and a national political conversation with Fox News anchor Bret Baier. The show also features Congressman Tom Barrett on reining in presidential war powers, plus a lighter in‑studio segment with Chicane Restaurant promoting WJR Sweet Deals. The morning wraps with Open Lines, weekend fun from Taylor Vitany. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

© Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com On our political radar this week… Donald Trump, possessor of the self-proclaimed “Big Brain,” seems to have fully embraced a bunker mentality: his ever-shifting Iran strategy manages neither to sway Tehran nor steady the global economy, but it does keep everyone guessing. Meanwhile, he's tied up in court trying to build an actual bunker—allegedly tucked beneath his $400 million gold-plated ballroom—because nothing says “strong leadership” like preparing to retreat in style. Michigan Democrats attracted a record-setting 7,200-plus delegates to their endorsement convention … along with potential presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Corey Booker and Andy Beshear (as well as home field potential candidates Elissa Slotkin and Gretchen Whitmer). Much to the consternation of party leaders, a sizable contingent of young progressives heckled and booed some of the on-stage candidates … a demonstration that brought quick condemnation from state party chair Curtis Hertel on the party's weekly podcast. Trump's polling numbers continue to plummet. The latest AP-NORC poll has his approval rating a massive 40 points under water: 30% approval, 70% disapproval.  The worst cabinet in generations is getting a huge shakeup with the firing of three of the most incompetent – all of them women. Who's next? Oh, so many bozos from which to choose. Bar-room buddies Hegseth and/or Patel? Bessent? Brainworm Bobby?  Virginia voters narrowly approve a congressional gerrymander that could flip four seats to the benefit of Democrats while Florida struggles to enact what could be the final chapter of the Trump-led gerrymandering quagmire. When it's all said and done, the GOP plan to reinforce its U.S. House majority may well backfire.  Michigan's top officials agree: the latest Trump-branded election conspiracy tour deserves a hard pass. This comes as federal officials are demanding full access to Wayne County's 2024 ballots, apparently treating election records like a clearance rack for future grievances.  The whole exercise doubles as a rehearsal dinner for the GOP's next claim that 2024 was “rigged,” a storyline notably unsupported by facts but eagerly workshopped by two-time election loser John James, who is still auditioning his 2020 script blaming Secretary of State Benson—a plotline first piloted by Mike Rogers and apparently too good (or too baseless) to retire.  Perry Johnson has taken a page out of the Donald Trump playbook, filing an absolutely absurd lawsuit to get some attention. His target: John James, over a campaign flyer which he claims implies James is already Governor of Michigan. By the way, the latest poll from EPIC-MRA shows that our actual Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, has nearly 100% name identification.  The GOP gubernatorial field is down by one. Former state House Speaker Tom Leonard, who was polling in single digits, has dropped out of the race 2 days after filing his nominating petitions. The man who led Trump Airlines into bankruptcy is brokering a deal for the federal government to take partial ownership of the equally prestigious Spirit Airlines … at a cost of a half-billion dollars. Democrats are focusing on gas prices as they challenge Republicans running for reelection to Congress. One target in Michigan: Lansing area Congressman Tom Barrett, who used the price of gas to flip the mid-Michigan district in 2024. He promised back then to get gas prices under control. Meanwhile, a new report from the non-partisan Anderson Economic Group says the ongoing high price of gas is costing a typical family $100 a month. Former Michigan Democratic and Republican party officials are teaming up in an effort to eliminate candidate nominating conventions for top state offices, arguing the practice disenfranchises voters.. The effort is led by former Michigan Democratic Party chair Lon Johnson, and former Republican Executive Director of the Michigan Republican Party Jason Roe. Mark is a former Michigan Democratic Party chair, and Jeff is a former Michigan GOP Executive Director. They offer their perspective on the idea. The battle lines are drawn in Michigan for the November elections as candidates near and far file their petitions, and the state's Democrats give preliminary approval to their candidates for most statewide offices in an often raucous convention. Joining the podcast this week: the Democrats' choice for Attorney General, Washtenaw County prosecuting attorney Eli Savit. A native of Ann Arbor, Savit attended Kalamazoo College in western Michigan, where he played four years of college basketball. Following his college graduation, he worked as a public school teacher—teaching both special-education and general-education 8th-grade U.S. history. After graduating from the University of Michigan Law School, Eli worked for two federal judges. He was then selected to clerk on the United States Supreme Court for Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Prior to his election as Washtenaw County prosecutor in 2020, he served as senior legal counsel for the city of Detroit. As prosecutor, Eli has established dedicated special-victims and domestic violence units, led the successful investigation and prosecution of multiple “cold-case” rape cases, launched multiple successful programs that allow people dealing with behavioral health and substance-use issues to obtain rehabilitative services— while avoiding a criminal conviction, and established Washtenaw County's first-ever conviction integrity and expungement unit, which remedies wrongful convictions and provides legally eligible residents free assistance in clearing old criminal records. Thank you for your attention to this matter. © Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com

April 24, 2026 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett discusses his legislation to reassert Congress's war power authority. Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson cover the impact on endless wars and future service members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick andLloyd Jackson discuss the NFL Draft, Michigan State's potato research, the Dodge Durango, and Congressman Tom Barrett's efforts to reclaim war powers. They also check in with Jamie Edmonds as she shares her cancer journey and new podcast, “Angels Along the Way.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Steve Gruber Show | Space, AI, and the Fight for Global Dominance --- 00:00 - Monologue 18:52 – Gregory Wrightstone, geologist, Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition, and author of A Very Convenient Warming. Wrightstone discusses ongoing debates around climate change and critiques of current “green energy” policies. He explains his perspective on energy alternatives and the broader economic and scientific arguments involved. 37:46 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 46:40 – Martha Jenkins, President of the National Federation of Republican Women. Jenkins discusses the growing political influence of women voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. She explains why she believes women will play a decisive role in upcoming elections. 56:51 – John Lauro, former prosecutor and attorney for President Trump. Lauro discusses concerns about the Justice Department and allegations of political bias. He outlines arguments surrounding the role of law enforcement and the justice system in current political disputes. 1:15:49 - Monologue 1:24:46 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, and storyteller known for exploring Michigan's back roads. Rademacher shares springtime events and travel opportunities across Michigan. He highlights seasonal activities and local destinations. 1:34:58 – Tim Golding, Michigan State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Golding discusses housing challenges in Michigan, including regulatory burdens and rising costs. He explains how policy changes could improve affordability. 1:43:49 – Congressman Tom Barrett, representing Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Barrett discusses a new package of legislation aimed at making healthcare more affordable. He also highlights efforts to support working families through tax policy. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The tenth episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/p757dQjoydM

Bible Readings: Psalm 16, Acts 2:22-33 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Security Achieved” with Tom Barrett, part of our Easter series. The post Security Achieved appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

Bible Readings: Isa 25:6‑9, Lk 24:1‑12, 36‑43, (1 Pet 1:3) Last Sunday’s sermon: “Despair Defeated” with Tom Barrett, part of our Easter series. The post Despair Defeated appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

JUST THE MUSIC from Phoole & the Gang Show #529! To hear the whole show with the talking parts included, check https://hearthis.at/phoole. And to catch the show live Fridays 6pm Central US time, tune in at https://next.slipmat.io/phoole, https://mixcloud.com/live/phoole or https://twitch.tv/phoole! Photo by Tom Barrett of Shepard Fairey's VOTING RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS Milwaukee mural, incorporating art by Milwaukee artists Tom Jones, Dyani White Hawk, Tyanna Buie, Niki Johnson and Claudio Martinez, with the mural's central figure based on a Civil-Rights-era photograph by Steve Schapiro. Photo, art, music, selection, and performance by humans, not by AI. https://phoole.com

Life down? Music UP. Originally broadcast live worldwide via Slipmat, Mixcloud and Twitch on Friday, 9 Jan 2025, 6:00 p.m. Central US time. Photo by Tom Barrett of Shepard Fairey's VOTING RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS Milwaukee mural, incorporating art by Milwaukee artists Tom Jones, Dyani White Hawk, Tyanna Buie, Niki Johnson and Claudio Martinez, with the mural's central figure based on a Civil-Rights-era photograph by Steve Schapiro. Photo, art, music, and selection by humans, not by AI. * This show contains music and chat! For the music-only version, visit https://hearthis.at/phoole/529-music-only

On our political radar this week… Michigan Republicans have turned their backs on the craziest of the MAGA crazies with hopes of at least one upset in November. But the leader in their race for Governor had a bad weekend. John James had some of the delegates booing him as he was introduced for his speech … much to the delight of septuagenarian perpetual candidate Perry Johnson. Volunteers manning a Rank MI Vote booth at the Michigan Republican Party’s endorsement convention this past weekend were asked to leave by party leaders and security after Rep. MAGA Matt Maddock told them their presence wasn’t welcome…and called them Communists. Rank MI Vote volunteers said they had paid the party for a booth under the name of the ballot question seeking to establish a ranked voting system in the state and wanted to talk with people who are politically active about their objective. The Michigan Court of Appeals which ruled that 37 absentee ballots for Mayor of Hamtramck should be counted … in an election that was otherwise decided by 11 votes.  National Democrats have targeted two Michigan Republicans in Congress for retirement. “House Majority Forward” is running ads on the TSA mess at airports – pointing out that Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett blocked legislation paying TSA agents … even though the bill they opposed was unanimously approved by the Senate.  A new tabulation from the Huffington Post shows Donald Trump's nearly weekly golf trips to Florida have cost taxpayers $100-million in the last year. He is  on track to hit nearly one-third of a billion dollars by the end of his term.  The latest in the Trump ego-massage campaign: Trump shared the first images of his planned presidential library in downtown Miami, posting a short video that depicts a skyscraper which appears to be about 50 stories tall and filled with reconstructions of parts of the White House, military vehicles and at least two gold statues of Trump. Also included in plans for the gaudy Miami high rise: a hotel, golden escalators, gold doo-dads everywhere, displays attacking Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and the Boeing 747 given to Trump by the oil sheiks of Qatar. Probably missing from the high-rise library: books … and any mentions of Jeffrey Epstein. Another Trump stroking comes by way of Florida. Travelers in Palm Beach soon will be able to drive down President Donald J. Trump Boulevard to catch a flight at President Donald J. Trump International Airport, all in the shadow of nearby Mar-a-Lago, owned by President Donald J. Trump. Trump had a hat-trick of losses in court over the last week: construction on his half-billion-dollar ballroom has been paused, with the judge saying it needed congressional approval, another judge ruled the defunding of NPR and PBS was unconstitutional, and still another judge ruled that presidential immunity did not shield Trump from lawsuits growing out of the January 6 insurrection. And the Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s abolishing of birthright citizenship. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calls bullshit on the latest Trump executive order which turns control of elections to the Post Office, Department of Justice and Homeland Security. Her immediate reaction: “States run elections, not the president. This executive order is illegal on its face.” Expect to hear from Dana Nessel and other Democratic state attorneys general about a lawsuit in the near future. There's seemingly no end to politics in our lives. It has even infiltrated sports. As we approach this weekend's Final Four in men's basketball, we take a deep dive into the intersection of Sports, Politics and Money with three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year Jack Ebling. He has covered college sports dating back to the days when Jim Harbaugh was the University of Michigan's quarterback and Earvin Johnson was a magical MSU freshman. Unlike ESPN's Stephen Smith, Jack’s take on political issues actually make sense … and he doesn't start screaming to make his point! A two-time graduate of MSU, the former English teacher and coach spent nearly a quarter-century as a beat writer and columnist for the Lansing State Journal and won 21 major writing awards before entering broadcasting in 2002. In addition to the sportswriting honors, Jack was named 2017 Michigan Broadcaster of the Year and was a 2006 inductee into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame. He has received 21 major state and national writing awards, authored or co-authored eight books and contributed more than 125 articles for national publications. He has hosted sports and news talk radio shows for nearly a quarter-century, including The Drive with Jack Ebling. Every Sunday evening since 2013, he has hosted Press Pass with Jack Ebling on FOX 47 in Lansing, the state’s longest-running hour-long, year-long sports TV show. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by © Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com  

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for March 27, 2026.It appears MAGA Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett is using the MAGA Grifting Game to help make both he and his wife some extra cash. Politico and Michigan Advance report how Barrett's campaign arm paid for services to a local law firm, and an international political software company in 2023-2024, just AFTER his wife started working at both places! I'm sure that was just by sheer coinicidence and dumb luck, right?Tom Barrett's scheme is part of the overall Michigan MAGA Grifting Game playbook that Pat describes in the "Friday Short."And please, donate and help progressive Democrat William Lawrence's campaign to unseat Tom Barrett this fall!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Murphy on ‘$1.5 BILLION' stock trade before Trump Iran announcement: ‘Mind blowing corruption.'" By Ashleigh Fields of The Hill "GOP Rep. Barrett scrutinized over payments to firms employing spouse." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance Politico story on Tom Barrett's payments to firms where spouse works.

March 26, 2026 ~ With the federal government facing a shutdown, Congressman Tom Barrett breaks down where negotiations stand, what's preventing a deal, and how a shutdown could impact everyday Americans. Barrett explains the political dynamics in Washington and what he believes needs to happen to avoid continued disruption. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 26, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin covers a wide range of national and local issues, starting with Congressman John Moolenaar on congressional concerns over alleged foreign espionage on college campuses, followed by Congressman Tom Barrett with the latest on the ongoing government shutdown. Fox News Correspondent Eben Brown explained a landmark verdict holding Meta and Google liable in a social media addiction case. Financial insights came from Dave Sowerby of Ancora Bloomfield Hills, who broke down why TSA congestion is boosting Clear's stock, and attorney Rosini Rajkumar weighed in on controversy surrounding a Stellantis parking policy. The show wrapped up with University of Michigan economist Daniil Manenkov examining the rapid rise of ultra‑wealthy Americans and its impact on the U.S. economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bible Readings: Ex 16:1‑18, Lk 9:1‑17 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Upside Down Service” with Tom Barrett, part of our series “Upside Down Kingdom”. The post Upside Down Service appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

Bible Readings: Ps 81, Lk 8:1‑21 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Upside down family” with Tom Barrett, part of our series “Upside Down Kingdom”. The post Upside down family appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we dive deep into the ongoing testimony of former President Bill Clinton on Capitol Hill, where he faces tough questions about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following Hillary Clinton's recent comments that seemed to distance herself from the situation, Bill's opening statement raises eyebrows as he claims ignorance about Epstein's criminal activities. As the testimony unfolds, we anticipate significant revelations in the coming days.To kick off our discussions, Congressman Tom Barrett from Michigan joins us to share his insights on national security and the pressing need for improved airline safety measures. With recent incidents raising alarms, Barrett presents his ideas on enhancing military capabilities and ensuring safer travel for all Americans.In the second segment, we welcome Joe diGenova, a renowned federal prosecutor and former U.S. attorney, who weighs in on the implications of Clinton's testimony and the ongoing conversations surrounding the potential prosecutions related to the weaponization of government. His legal expertise sheds light on the current political climate and the path forward.Finally, we shift gears to health, featuring Dr. Peter McCullough, a leading figure in public health and telemedicine. He discusses the evolving landscape of healthcare and how the Wellness Company is making strides in promoting better health solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

February 25, 2026 ~ Full Show: It was a full morning of reactions, analysis, and breaking news the day after the State of the Union. Kevin opened the show with University of Michigan debate expert Aaron Kall, who broke down the political strategy and standout moments from the President's address. Congressman Tom Barrett followed, who offered his response to the SOTU and discussed his Working Families Tax Cuts op‑ed in the Detroit News. Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief Steve Dolunt delivered new insights into the Nancy Guthrie case and Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard checked in on his campaign. The final hour included a conversation with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, who offered her perspective on the State of the Union and what the President's priorities mean for Michigan. Kevin wrapped up with Jamie Winkler from The Salvation Army, to preview the 39th annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 25, 2026 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett (R‑7) reacts to the State of the Union and discusses his new Detroit News op‑ed on Working Families Tax Cuts — and why he says the policy puts real money back in Americans' pockets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Authoritarianism #TomBarrett #Election #Election2026 #EastLansing #WilliamLawrence #Congress #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #WorkingClass #Education #ICE #Protest #FreeSpeech #Democracy #PublicEducation #LeftofLansingHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for February 16, 2026.MAGA Michigan Republican Congressman Tom Barrett reportedly sent a FOIA Request to read the emails between an East Lansing High School Political Club its adviser, and a progressive Democratic candidate vying to unseat Barrett in this November's election. You see, the political club organized a student walk-out protest against the Trump Regime's ICE Gestapo, and it also invited progressive Democratic candidate for Tom Barrett's seat to speak at the protest event. Rather than celebrate the students using their patriotic free speech rights, Tom Barrett wants to intimidate the students and their public school. Which illustrates how Tom Barrett is working to keep and enforce the Trump Regime's authoritarianism rather than representing the people of his district. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:Progressive Democratic candidate William Lawrence's site: https://wewill2026.com/"Barrett Campaign FOIAs High School Teacher's Email Over ICE Protest." By MIRS News

January 27, 2026 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th District discusses his Blue Print for a Better America and weighs in on Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Steve Gruber Show | Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 18:58 – Tom Norton, candidate for Michigan State Senate and Afghan War veteran. Norton weighs in on the growing tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Iran. He offers a veteran's perspective on foreign policy, readiness, and national security risks. 27:43 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins the discussion to break down the biological and scientific facts surrounding sex and gender. The conversation emphasizes why men are men and women are women, and why that reality matters in public policy. 37:42 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:27 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom. Von Spakovsky analyzes the Supreme Court's transgender sports cases and what's at stake for women's athletics. He explains how these rulings could shape constitutional law and equal protection going forward. 56:25 – Eric M. Matheny, attorney, podcaster, social commentator, and co-host of Bob & Eric Save America. Matheny discusses ICE protests, the progressive narrative surrounding immigration enforcement, and the broader cultural implications. The conversation also explores the serious — and not-so-serious — discussions around the possibility of acquiring Greenland. 1:15:06 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:23:51 – Congressman Tom Barrett, representing Michigan's 7th District. Barrett outlines his “Blueprint for a Better America,” focusing on reforming government to better serve working families. He discusses accountability, efficiency, and restoring trust in public institutions. 1:33:16 – Katie Heid, Assistant News Director at Michigan News Source. Heid delivers “This Week in Michigan: Hold My Coffee,” breaking down the latest political headlines. Topics include Senator Slotkin's claim that she is under investigation over the so-called “Seditious Six” video. 1:41:57 – Ambassador Carla Sands, Chair of Foreign Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark. Sands discusses U.S.–Greenland relations and what it would take to get a deal done. She provides firsthand insight into diplomacy, strategy, and America's interests in the Arctic. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ X: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

January 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds, joined by Lloyd Jackson, discuss Donald Trump's visit, a Ford employee's suspension, and the Supreme Court's transgender athlete case. Guests include Congressman Tom Barrett on insider trading and Glenn Stevens on the Detroit Auto Show. Ryan Schmelz provides updates on the Clintons' Epstein subpoena, and Joe Guillen talks Tigers broadcasting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss insider trading. Congressman Tom Barrett explains his bill to stop lawmakers, spouses, and children from buying individual stocks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th District discusses how he secured the release of a Hmong refugee who was wrongfully detained. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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November 19, 2025 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the House passing legislation to release the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 19, 2025 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett joins Kevin to discuss why he voted to release the Epstein Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 11, 2025 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett joins Kevin on Veterans Day to honor those who have served and share a update on the vote to open the government. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Anderson/Raw Story  On this week's show... The Donald Trump Hunger Games begin with the administration doing as little as possible to comply with a court-ordered continuation of SNAP Benefits. For millions of Americans, it means going hungry … just not quite as hungry as Trump had wanted. The Trump shutdown is officially the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the record of 35 days set during the first Trump term. With Trump's administration failing on the economy, foreign policy, healthcare and basic competence in the background, Democrats sweep the handful of off-year elections including flipping Virginia's governor's office and holding on in New Jersey. We'll do a post-mortem on the election, and the impact on Michigan politics, with former Obama Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri. Two updates on Michigan's congressional races: a familiar name enters the GOP primary to replace John James, and new polling shows Lansing-area Congressman Tom Barrett trailing two relatively unknown Democrats. A former top aide to former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield pleads guilty to assorted corruption charges ... and agrees to testify against his former boss. The latest political shocker nationally: Marjorie Taylor Greene is talking about running for President. Of the United States. Yes, that MTG! And the Subway Sandwich Terrorism trial has ended with an acquittal. Sean Dunn was charged with misdemeanor assault after hitting a federal agent with a “sub-style sandwich.” Apparently ICE agents consider mustard a weapon of mass destruction...but the prosecution's case, it turns out, was toast. Dunn reportedly relished the decision. There were, of course, a lot of significant elections on Tuesday. Joining the post-election analysis is guest commentator Jennifer Palmieri. Her credentials include three years as Barack Obama's Communications Director and then Director of Communications for the Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential campaign. Before her service at the White House, she was the National Press Secretary for the 2004 John Edwards presidential campaign and for the Democratic National Committee in 2002, after a brief time at the advocacy group Americans for Gun Safety. She served in the Clinton Administration as Special Assistant to White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta, deputy director of Scheduling and Advance, and finally as a Deputy White House Press Secretary. More recently she co-hosted the political documentary series "The Circus" on Showtime with John Heilman, Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon. drewsheneman.substack.com

In the news today- Proposals preview sweeping review of sexual misconduct policies, Tom Barrett asking MSU to adopt contested antisemitism definition, and MSU men's basketball starts season off with ugly win.

#podcast #politics #Progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Trump #Republicans #TomBarrett #WilliamLawrence #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Michigan #SNAP #Food #GovernmentShutdown #Authoritarianism #Democracy #WorkingClass #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for November 3, 2025. Michigan Progressive House candidate for the state's 7th Congressional District, William Lawrence, held a vigil and and food drive for his fellow working class citizens, who had their food benefits ended on November 1st, thanks to the MAGA Republican Government Shutdown.  Current MAGA Congressman for the 7th District, Tom Barrett, refused to help-out during the vigil, and instead cried about "vandalism" after someone wrote some non-offensive words in chalk on his district office building in Lansing.  While Barrett complains about chalk while rubber-stamping Dear Leader Trump's entire economic failings, over a million Michiganders--and over 40-million Americans--are in danger of losing their food benefits.  We're in the new Gilded Age, but this time, it's backed by an authoritarian government.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Congressional candidate hosts food drive and vigil outside Rep. Tom Barrett's Lansing office." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules." By Jane Norman of Michigan Advance "Food assistance for 1.4M in limbo: 'I never thought America would be this.'" By Nushrat Rahman, Beki San Martin, Clara Hendrickson, and Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press

October 2, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie are joined by Congressman Tom Barrett to discuss the federal government shutdown as Congress still hasn't reached a deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 30, 2025 ~ Will the federal government shut down? Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th District, joins Paul W. Smith to discuss the consequences of a shut down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joins Steve for a heartfelt discussion about the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his impact and the deep sense of loss felt across America. They also recap Congressman Barrett's visit to Howell with Vice President J.D. Vance, where they met with a local manufacturer to highlight the importance of working families tax relief. Barrett explains how these policies are aimed at strengthening middle-class families, supporting small businesses, and keeping Michigan competitive in a challenging economy.

September 15, 2025 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the political climate surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the congressman passing the National Defense Authorization Act to strengthen America's armed forces. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Tom Barrett discusses what's next with domain names and web3 technology. This month, Encirca became the first registrar I'm aware of to announce integration with D3's Doma Protocol, which allows registrars to add blockchain enhancements to domain names. Encirca also announced MyPublicWallet. I'm joined by Encirca President Tom Barrett on today's show. Tom has been […] Post link: Web3 and domains: What's next? – DNW Podcast #535 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.

Congressman Tom Barrett discusses his efforts to bring home Paul and Christy Akeo from a Mexican prison over a timeshare dispute, successfully negotiating their release in 32 hours. He highlights his first bill, the Clear Communications for Veterans Claims Act, aimed at improving VA communication with veterans. Barrett also addresses the impact of tariffs in Michigan, emphasizing the need for a strong manufacturing base for economic and national security reasons. Later, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmeti addresses the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship, emphasizing the ambiguity around the 14th Amendment and the impact of illegal immigration. Skrmeti highlights Tennessee's efforts to combat human trafficking, improve the Human Trafficking hotline, and address the illicit sale of Chinese e-cigarettes targeting children. Finally, Kevin Freeman highlights the impact of inflation and federal debt on the shift towards gold, noting recent legislative actions in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Alabama. He attributes the trend to the unsustainability of paper money and the Biden administration's policies. Freeman also touches on the potential for gold-backed cryptocurrencies and the broader economic implications of this shift, emphasizing the need for stable currencies amid global economic challenges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Chief of Staff to the National Security Council, Fred Fleitz, says the confrontation inside the White House the recent high-stakes meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky, where tensions escalated dramatically "was extremely unhelpful for their cause." Fleitz dissects the implications of this clash and what it means for Ukraine's future. Later, freshman congressman from Michigan, Tom Barrett shares insights on his recent experiences on Capitol Hill, including the successful passage of a crucial budget resolution and the implications for future legislation. Congressman Barrett discusses the importance of border security, economic recovery, and his efforts to enhance military safety following a tragic helicopter collision. He also touches on foreign policy dynamics involving President Trump and the conflict in Ukraine, as well as addressing rising egg prices and the need for federal intervention. Finally, Doug Truax, the founder and president of the Voter Reference Foundation, shares how his organization is making voter files accessible to the public across nearly three dozen states, allowing citizens to verify the integrity of their voter rolls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, Meteorologist Joe Bastardi calls in to give the latest update on Hurricane Milton. Don't be fooled if the category of the storm downgrades, it will be just as destructive. If you're in the path get out now, why test Mother Nature? Also, do you hate Donald Trump more than you love America? Kamala is not qualified to be president; she's demonstrated she's not even qualified to be VP. If you love your country, there is no way you can vote for Harris. Harris said, there would be no difference between her policies and Biden's. America needs to know the real Harris. The one who's known for running a toxic workplace. Later, the ruling class and their media are destroying this country for power and money. The pseudo-news begins weeks before election day. Loathsome gossip author, Bob Woodward, times the release of new book excerpts and his book, filled with trash, to use against Donald Trump. His colleagues in the corporate media, already desperately all-in for Harris, use the excerpts as concocted news, run with headlines, and force the Trump campaign to respond. Afterward, Speaker Kevin McCarthy calls in to explain that he feels that the momentum is on Trump's side, but we need to keep that momentum up for the next month. Voting early will help! Finally, Tom Barrett calls in to discuss his race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan's 7th district has emerged as one of the top 10 most competitive House races in 2024. State senator Tom Barrett shares his strategy to win over voters in this battleground region. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.Birch Gold: Text "WIRE" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation information kit.