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What’s Trending: There are multiple American military service members that have been killed by Iranian attacks in Jordan and other attack in the Middle East. In response, the US has continued to attack Iranian military installations. Pramila Jayapal is once again joining anti-ICE protests in Seattle to drive up anti-ICE sentiments. An Army veteran set a federal building on fire in New York City. // It comes with no shock that the Democrats in Portland are trying their best to get rid of the ICE facility in Portland. The have fined the facility for attempting to prevent sniper attacks. It’s a great day for Boeing as they have the authority to certify their 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliners again. // The legend of Jimothy has been born in the Ballard neighborhood.

Pramila Jayapal desperately begs for cash with a recipe you can Google free. The viral German soccer fan Freddy deactivated his X account. Rep. Adam Smith is issuing a warning to his party about letting in socialists. // LongForm: GUEST: Washington State Supreme Court Candidate Dave Larson says the way Washington picks its judges is a threat to your rights. // Quick Hit: People on both sides of the aisle want Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health.

OMG, this is absolute insanity!

Rep. Pramila Jayapal is facing criticism after telling the parents of murder victims affected by illegal immigration-related cases that she has “better things to do” during a heated committee hearing on sanctuary cities. Jayapal argued that the committee has repeatedly held hearings on the topic and emphasized that lawmakers should focus on other priorities. Her remarks quickly sparked backlash, with critics accusing her of dismissing grieving families during an emotional and politically charged discussion.

A creepy man approaches kids at the Space Needle. Rep. Pramila Jayapal cheers socialism, then goes blank when asked to name one socialist country that worked. Democrats gloss over the socialist, America-hating movement taking over their party. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married. // Big Local: A stabbing attempt in Bellevue at light rail station. A lawyer for a suicidal teen blames Federal Way for a shooting. A teenager has been arrested for a slew of robberies in King and Pierce counties. // You Pick the Topic: Yet another World Cup fan has fallen in love with America.

Get ready for an absolute reality check on the massive double standards taking over politics!

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Sheridan Gorman's mother, Jessica Gorman, pleading with Democrats in a congressional hearing to listen to the parents of children who were killed by illegal immigrants, only to be told by Pramila Jayapal that Congress doesn't have time to devote to hearings on this topic; CNN's Kaitlan Collins being shocked by Pramila Jayapal's defense of newly discovered tweets by Democratic Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier, where she praised Vladimir Lenin and communism; newly elected Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros caught on camera blaming the United States for the 9/11 attacks; a U.S. military veteran shocking a Fox News host with the real reason that young people are going to choose to support socialism; Google CEO Sergey Brin responding to Zohran Mamdani's NYC rent freeze by dumping his entire stake in a NYC real estate fund as Ben Shapiro politely reminded Mamdani of the Bronx fires of the 1970s, when landlords simply used arson to destroy properties made worthless by New York City's rent regulations; a full-fledged screaming match between CNN's Abby Phillip and Lydia Moynihan over Phillip's denial of the scary statistics of Chinese birth tourism as a way to exploit the United States' birthright citizenship laws; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community.   Today's Sponsors: Chapter - Optimize the one piece of your health most people never audit: the Medicare coverage that pays for all of it. For free and unbiased Medicare help: Dial (332) 867-0207 or Go to: https://askchapter.org/rubin Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response so you can keep doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $17.76. Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Angel Studios - Choose entertainment that is focused on stories about perseverance and real human experiences. If you go premium, you'll get 2 free tickets to see Young Washington in theaters this Independence Day, and be part of making this film the #1 movie in America for our nation's 250th birthday. Go to: http://Angel.com/rubin

Pramila Jayapal went on MSNBC and said she'd skip July 4th to celebrate new citizens instead of Americans born here — then got cornered on the street by a Lindell TV reporter who asked her to name ONE socialist country that worked, and she couldn't do it. Adam Schiff went on CNN and claimed closing prisons, defunding police, and opening borders are "not within the mainstream of the Democratic Party" — the exact policies of the last administration. And CNN's Abby Phillips started parroting the Marxist "oligarch" line on air before a panelist shut it down.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace is joined at the beginning of the show by Angel Dad Joe Abraham, who discusses yesterday's hearing on sanctuary cities and Pramila Jayapal's disgusting behavior. Then, despite a massive sewage leak into the Merrimack River, Gov. Healey says "the beaches are open" but you can't swim in the water.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pramila Jayapal desperately begs for cash with a recipe you can Google free. The viral German soccer fan Freddy deactivated his X account. Rep. Adam Smith is issuing a warning to his party about letting in socialists. // LongForm: GUEST: Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood on SCOTUS upholding transgender athlete bans as well as their decision to hear a parental rights case out of Washington. // Quick Hit: A House Republican explains why he has been absent for months. Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley pushes back on criticism of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal complained a sanctuary-cities hearing was "tiresome" and the "fourth time" — while Jessica Gorman, mother of murdered daughter Sheridan Gorman, sat feet away. Then Rep. Mike Lawler ERUPTED on Jamie Raskin, refused to back down, and later called Raskin and Jayapal exactly what they are on camera. Sheridan Gorman was killed in Chicago by Jose Medina, an illegal immigrant with an outstanding warrant who was left on the streets under Illinois sanctuary policy.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling dominates the show as Joe Pags breaks down what the decision actually means, why critics say it opens the door to birth tourism, and whether a constitutional amendment is even realistic when Congress can't pass the SAVE Act. He also reacts to Angel Families speaking out, sounds off on comments from Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin, discusses efforts by Andy Biggs and Jim Jordan, and takes calls from listeners on one of the biggest constitutional debates facing the country today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court just ruled 5-4 that ballots arriving after Election Day can still be counted — handing Democrats another way to turn Election Night into Election Week heading into the midterms. Pat breaks down exactly why this is a massive blow to common sense and election integrity. Chief Justice Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett joined the liberals to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to roll in up to five days later. Nearly 30 states have similar rules, and we have seen how this drags things out — especially in places like California. The majority held that federal law doesn't require ballots to arrive by Election Day, just get postmarked. Dissenting conservatives, including Alito, warned it undermines the whole point of a single Election Day. Pat also covered: Clarence Thomas at the Capitol: 'Meeting nobody' — brushes off reporter cold. Hakeem Jeffries losing control as socialists take over Democrats? Last day of Pride Month — Pat Gray: Are YOU celebrating? "Extreme weather demands sacrifice" — from everyone except EU executives. The Left heading toward MORE violence toward rich Americans. Do you trust that late ballots are always legit, or is this just asking for more problems? Should Election Day actually mean something again? Drop your thoughts below — Pat reads the comments. If you want straight talk and real pushback against media hypocrisy and elite games, hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and join the fight for honesty in America. Let's keep calling it like it is. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:22 Major SCOTUS Rulings Today! 01:14 SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Bid to Appeal $5 Million Verdict 03:03 Trump on SCOTUS Mail-In Ballot Ruling 04:52 Samuel Alito on Election Day 08:03 Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Capitol 10:40 Clarence Thomas Talking about America 12:30 Trump on Senators Against the SAVE America Act 14:35 Mitch McConnell Hospitalized for Two Weeks 18:45 Pramila Jayapal on Trump Talking about Democratic Communists 20:09 DSA's David Jenkins Says the Quiet Part Out Loud 22:10 Hakeem Jeffries Gets Annoyed with Reporter 23:27 James Talarico VS. Ken Paxton 27:04 James Talarico Insults Texans 27:45 Benjamin Flores on James Talarico 31:38 Fat Five 45:36 Texas Democrat Convention Montage 48:14 Talking about Supergirl (Go Watch He-Man BTW) 51:28 Idaho Covered in Snow?! 52:33 Deputy Mayor of Paris, France Blames Heat Wave on the U.S.A. 54:18 German Public Broadcasters Run Anti-AC Ad Campaigns 55:10 Berlaymont Building Shuts Down it's Air-Conditioning 56:26 FLASHBACK: Trump on Cost of Electricity in Europe 58:32 FLASHBACK: Obama on U.S. High-Speed Rail Back in 2009 1:04:02 Chuck Schumer Booed at Pride Parade 1:06:41 Man with BB Gun Arrested for Shooting at Naked Cyclists 1:10:16 Scott Wiener Chased Out of Pride Parade 1:14:01 Bill Maher & JD Vance on 2020 Election 1:17:00 FLASHBACK: Bill Maher on 2016 Election 1:19:03 Man Trips & Falls in San Diego 1:22:05 60 Minutes on Oil / Insider Trading 1:26:25 Prince of Wales' Net Worth 1:28:23 Iran Continues to be Difficult 1:31:00 Sophie Cunningham on Caitlin Clark's Assault Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep Pramila Jayapal said they had other things they could be doing, while at a sanctuary city hearing. Plus, callers let Howie know how they feel about SCOTUS's Birthright citizenship ruling.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

A town in Massachusetts is threatening and fining residents who fly the American flag this holiday weekend. Wait until you hear the crazy reason why. The democrats' own rabid and crazy ideas are now eating the party alive, with Chuck Schumer's approval crashing through the floor - AMONG DEMOCRATS. California state senator Scott Wiener feels the receiving end of anti-Jew progressive hate and begins to see the fruits of the left's labor. Pramila Jayapal says socialists and communists are totally welcome under the big tent.  

Europeans can’t believe how amazing this country is. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is echoing terrorist group to defend a flagged World Cup referee. A Seattle group is launching a mentorship program for women and ‘non-binary’ people to dress better at work. // Big Local: A Gig Harbor contractor had his work truck stolen from him along with personal items. The Pierce County Charter Review Commission has voted to potentially end Sheriff Keith Swank’s term early via the ballot in November. Bellingham familes will possibly have to deal with two elementary school closures. // You Pick the Topic: A woman in leadership at the Southern Poverty Law Center was sending money to a neo-Nazi lover.

Robert opens the show with the latest Tick Report (aka Nature's Revenge) Report) which includes a rash of tick-related livestock deaths in TN, a DMV region tick infestation to match the swampy reflecting pond on national mall, a USDA educational campaign with an image of 5 ticks you can't see, and tick solutions you will need to navigate the outdoors this summer! We look ahead to the avalanche of Supreme Court rulings set to be released in the coming days before the MAGA justices retreat to their summer resorts and junkets until the first Monday in October. How lucky for them. Robert tells us what the NYC primary sweep for Mayor Mamdani backed candidates means for the 2026 elections and the reinvention of the Democratic Party. We look at any lessons for Wisconsin's upcoming election, including the governor's race. What would a progressive Congress in 2027 and beyond do? We welcome Catherine Rowland from the Progressive Caucus Action Fund to discuss a Town Hall Wednesday, July 8th, 6pm in Racine, Wisconsin featuring members of Congress, Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Mark Pocan, and Caucus leader Rep. Pramila Jayapal, among many other progressive luminaries. RSVP NOW We look at a new report from the High Road Strategy Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison finding 458,800 Wisconsin workers would see higher wages (16% of the state's workforce.) if Wisconsin passed a $20 minimum wage next year. 277,700 Wisconsin workers would be “indirectly affected”, as people earning just above the minimum wage would see raises as pay scales adjust upwards. We close with a review of the 2026 election steal efforts by President Trump, including Postmaster General testimony that U.S. The Post Office will not deliver mail in ballots of states (like WI) that do not hand over their voter files to Trump's corrupt DOJ.

Europeans can’t believe how amazing this country is. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is echoing terrorist group to defend a flagged World Cup referee. A Seattle group is launching a mentorship program for women and ‘non-binary’ people to dress better at work. // Big Local: Puyallup is starting a pilot program to crack down on speeding. A Buckley man was arrested after firing a gun in an RV park while heavily intoxicated. Renton businesses are benefiting from the city’s World Cup watch party zone. // You Pick the Topic: Leftwingers are very upset with San Francisco giants players protest of Pride Night.

In a program devoted to the topic of AI, Ralph welcomes first, Tyson Slocum, director of the energy group at Public Citizen, who tells us about the local backlash against the construction of data centers. Then New York Times climate writer, David Wallace-Wells, explains how the Big Tech CEOs did not count on human beings possibly rising up against them and their machines.Tyson Slocum is director of Public Citizen's Energy Program, covering the regulation of petroleum, natural gas and power markets. He serves on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's “Energy & Environmental Markets Advisory Committee,” and frequently intervenes before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) representing the interests of household consumers.The basic question is they (Big Tech companies) are developing essentially governmental powers— governmental powers— not market powers or corporate powers. They've reached a level now where they are our government, the corporate government. And we have to escalate our urgencies to that level. It's more than just the hour is late. The hour is over. So we have to go back and respond with a completely unprecedented level of public interest, standards, etc., including whether this technology (AI) should be allowed at all.Ralph NaderI definitely see that we are in a speculative bubble. That bubble will burst. And folks within the AI industry, like Sam Altman, have been very clear where they have publicly said, when the bubble breaks, we expect to get a financial bailout because our AI applications are so important to the national interest.Tyson SlocumAnd the backlash to data centers isn't just about, oh, I'm concerned about my power rates going up or I'm concerned about the noise or the water usage. It's also a civil rights and human rights issue where people are saying, I don't like this vision that Big Tech is laying out for us that is going to be produced in this building down the street from our community.Tyson SlocumDavid Wallace-Wells is a columnist and staff writer at the New York Times, where he writes a weekly newsletter on climate change, technology, and the future of the planet. He is the author of the book, The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming. His recent feature in the New York Times Magazine is “AI Populism is Here. And No One is Ready.”Just over the last six months, there's been a huge surge in anti-AI and in particular anti-data center organizing and activism in the U.S. And you can see that on the ground where you see huge crowds coming to town halls to protest new data centers that are being proposed. You see some towns that have approved those data centers literally having their entire city council voted out of office as a result. And you see it in these surveys where within the span of just a few months. Huge sentiment flips among the American public from being basically agnostic about AI with some misgivings and some optimism to pretty striking majority opposition to the technology and the infrastructure build out that it requires.David Wallace-WellsThis (AI) is a technological revolution that has been designed and is being built by an extremely small number of people with very particular idiosyncratic, in certain ways, I think, somewhat sociopathic worldviews.David Wallace-WellsNews 6/5/26* Our top story this week comes from Congress, where the House has, at long last, successfully pushed through a War Powers Resolution on Iran. As NPR notes “The resolution had originally been set for a vote two weeks ago, but Republican leaders sent House members home early for a May recess when it appeared the largely Democratic-backed measure had enough Republican votes for passage.” However, this did not substantially erode Republican support and the resolution passed by a margin of 215 to 208, with four Republicans, led by Thomas Massie, voting for a cessation of hostilities. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats have been pressing the matter as well but face an uphill battle, and even if it passes through the upper chamber, President Trump is likely to veto the measure if it arrives on his desk. Moreover, House progressives are now pushing a new War Powers Resolution, this one focusing on Lebanon. POLITICO reports Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib forced a vote this Thursday on a resolution calling for the removal of U.S. troops from Lebanon in seven days, despite opposition from the leadership of her own party. The resolution failed by a wide margin, but still garnered a respectable 92 votes, including support from Congressman Massie. Symbolic though they may be, these votes show a growing backlash to Trump's military adventurism abroad, particularly in the Middle East. With oil prices continuing to rise, this discontent shows no sign of abating.* The main news this week however were the primaires. Tuesday saw a wave of major Democratic primaries across the country. Faiz Shakir, longtime advisor to Bernie Sanders and Executive Director of More Perfect Union, reports that election night was a “clean sweep for Bernie's endorsements” with five out of five of these candidates set to win the Democratic nomination in their respective races. One race Shakir highlighted was Sam Forstag's bid for Congress in Montana's 1st congressional district. Forstag, a firefighter – technically a “smokejumper,” who parachutes into remote areas to extinguish wildfires – earned the endorsements of AOC, Jamie Raskin, Pramila Jayapal and others, as well as many unions, in addition to that of Senator Sanders. Meanwhile in the Montana Senate race, Alani Bankhead has triumphed in the Democratic primary. According to Semafor, “Republicans suspect Bankhead will essentially cede the race to [independent candidate Seth] Bodnar (despite her denials), which would make the general election more competitive.” Bodnar is the former president of the University of Montana and his campaign is backed by former Democratic Senator Jon Tester. One recent poll of a head-to-head match up of Bodnar against Republican nominee Kurt Alme shows the candidates in a dead heat.* In New Jersey, two more Sanders-endorsed candidates have emerged victorious: Analilia Mejia and Dr. Adam Hamawy. Mejia won the special election to replace now-Governor Mikie Sherill in April, beating out former Congressman Tom Malinowksi, the heavy favorite in that race. Mejia is very likely to win this seat again in November, as she already defeated the Republican nominee, Joe Hathaway, in the special election. This from MorristownGreen. Perhaps more surprisingly is the victory of Dr. Adam Hamawy. Now a plastic surgeon, he has distinguished himself for his heroism: saving the life of now-Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth when her Blackhawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, serving as a first responder to the 9/11 attacks, and most recently, for his work in Gaza. As the Intercept puts it, “In 2024, [Hamawy]...went to Gaza to provide medical aid to Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces and was temporarily trapped there after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. When the crossing was reopened, Hamawy was among a small group who refused to leave on demands that more medical workers be let in.” Hamawy's progressive policy platform includes support for Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and opposing military aid to Israel. He is almost guaranteed to win this D+13 seat, succeeding Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman.* The candidates Bernie endorsed in California also prevailed, with Randy Villegas poised to win his primary in the state's 22nd congressional district and Jane Kim winning her race for California Insurance Commissioner, but the results from the state overall are more mixed. As of now, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton leads in the count, with centrist Democrat and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra in a close second and progressive billionaire Tom Steyer in third. However, as the count continues, Steyer's margin continues to improve while Hilton's ebbs away – meaning the runoff could end up being Becerra vs. Steyer, though it is still too early to say. A similar dynamic is unfolding in Los Angeles, where incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is ensured a slot in the general election while her opponents – Councilwoman Nithya Raman to her left and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt to her right – continue to duke it out for the second slot. With California's notoriously glacial counting pace and the LA Times reporting that millions of ballots remain to be counted, all we can do is watch and wait.* However, up in Minnesota, another Bernie-backed candidate is on the road to victory. On Tuesday, Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Amy Klobuchar, overwhelmingly won the endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Her closest rival, Congresswoman Angie Craig, did not even bother to attend the party convention. While Craig decried the supposed anti-democratic nature of a party convention endorsement, Flanagan posted a video telling Craig “If you can't show up and face your own party, then you're not ready to face Republicans,” per the Nation. Flanagan can boast the endorsement of many high-profile progressives in addition to Sanders, such as Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, and Minnesota's own Tina Smith, among many others. If elected, she would be the first ever Native American woman to serve as Governor of an American state.* More much-publicized endorsements came this week from AOC and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who both endorsed DSA-aligned legislative candidates, but as City and State NY notes, not the same ones. Mamdani gave his blessing to Darializa Avila Chevalier, a DSA-backed candidate running to unseat powerful Rep. Adriano Espaillat who is seeking his sixth term in Congress. Polling shows Avila Chevalier runs ahead of Espaillat when voters learn about her platform, but lags behind due to low name recognition – something the Zohran endorsement is sure to help remedy. Meanwhile AOC issued her endorsement of four DSA candidates for the state legislature. This all suggests that the two titans of the New York City Democratic Socialist movement are coordinating – with Zohran seeking to boost DSA's prospects without alienating the New York state establishment and vice versa for AOC – but that is nothing more than a hunch.* Looking southward, lame duck Republican Senator John Cornyn this week posted an article on his official Twitter page titled “Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas' U.S. Senate race,” from Houston Public Media. Senator Cornyn's comment – “Ruh roh” – set off a firestorm of speculation that this was a subtle endorsement of the Libertarian's campaign and intended to undermine the campaign of his erstwhile opponent and victor of the Republican Senate primary, Ken Paxton. While Cornyn has furiously denied that this is in any way an endorsement of Brown, calling even the “characterization” that he is “promoting” this candidate “fake news,” there is little doubt that posting about Brown from his official account constitutes a promotion of the campaign, albeit not an endorsement. It will be interesting to see whether Cornyn takes other subtle, or not so subtle, digs at Paxton over the course of the campaign, given that he seems to hold a substantial degree of antipathy towards the Texas Attorney General.* Our next two stories come to us from Florida. First, in Florida's 24th congressional district, the National Journal reports longtime Congresswoman Frederica Wilson will not seek reelection. We recently discussed Congresswoman Wilson on this segment when it was revealed that she had been MIA from the House for weeks following an undisclosed eye surgery. Wilson is 82 years old. The National Journal couches this story in the context of aged members of Congress accepting, or more often refusing, to pass the torch. In its gerontocracy tracker, it highlights members like Doris Matsui, John Garamendi, Jim Clyburn and Maxine Waters, all of whom are 80 years old or older, who are actively seeking reelection this cycle.* Meanwhile, in Florida's 20th district, the Sunshine State's redistricting initiative has put the historically Black district in jeopardy. Under the newly drawn lines, the frontrunner in this seat is Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and though she claims the Congressional Black Caucus and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told her that “they know I know our community” the CBC has not endorsed her and Rep. Yvette Clarke, the CBC's chairwoman, said the caucus did not encourage Wasserman Schultz to run in the district. However, there are currently four Black candidates vying for the seat previously held by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, including Cherfilus-McCormick herself as well as progressive challenger Elijah Manley, former Mayor of Broward County Dale Holness and Luther Campbell the former rapper more famously known as Uncle Luke. Now, according to the Miami Herald, all four of these candidates are meeting to “discuss coalescing behind one candidate.” Manley is quoted in this piece saying that while they have not reached an agreement, they “did agree that we needed to consolidate,” and he said the “conversations are going on. They have been very constructive and fruitful.” It is encouraging that in the wake of Callais decision we are beginning to see a more strategic approach to Black political representation, which has been too long monopolized by powerful longtime incumbents intent on nothing so much as preserving their own fiefdoms.* Finally, in a story shocking to exactly no one, Axios is out with a new report showing that the National Guard occupation of Washington D.C. has done little to reduce crime in the District. Per a new study by the centrist Niskansen Center, while the security theater of the deployment seems to have deterred “opportunistic” property crime, violent crime remained on the same downward trajectory it had been on since before the deployment. Moreover, the promised co-benefit – that the presence of the Guard would free up the Metropolitan Police Department to focus on high-crime areas – did not materialize at all. Despite these lackluster results, President Trump plans to double the National Guard presence in Washington – which already costs $1.5 million a day – ahead of the 250th anniversary events this summer. This is an outrageous waste of taxpayer money especially now that we know for sure how little impact this hostile occupation is actually having on driving down violent crime.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

Amazon Worker Intifada brings ‘sad hour’ drinks to Seattle’s socialists. It’s sad, indeed. Guest: Brady Minneman is a Bothell High School Senior that organized a school walkout and petition to restore their school resource officer program. // Producer Jackson had a horrible flight experience on Alaska over the weekend, but at least it wasn’t as bad as a Delta flight heading to Shanghai. // Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the boss from Hell.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we tackle critical global and domestic issues with Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, who shares her thoughts on the recent indictment of Raul Castro by the Department of Justice for the downing of American planes in 1996. The discussion revolves around the implications of this indictment for U.S. foreign policy towards Cuba and whether military intervention might be necessary to ensure justice for victims and promote regime change.The conversation then shifts to the controversial actions of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who has been accused of undermining U.S. foreign policy by collaborating with adversarial nations. Congresswoman Malliotakis calls for serious investigations into such actions, emphasizing the need for accountability among elected officials.John also delves into the striking opposition from Democrats against the establishment of a Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, highlighting the absurdity of political maneuvering that prioritizes ideological agendas over women's representation. Malliotakis shares her commitment to ensuring that the museum honors biological women and reflects their contributions to history.Furthermore, the episode addresses the role of organizations like Code Pink, which have been accused of undermining American interests while receiving taxpayer support. Congresswoman Malliotakis discusses the ongoing investigations into their activities and the need for stricter oversight of non-profits that operate contrary to U.S. values.Additionally, John is joined by Darren Selnick to discuss the potential implications of a new deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program. They explore the importance of ensuring that any agreement holds Iran accountable and prevents them from gaining undue advantages.Finally, Carl Hohsfield, Executive Vice President for AMAC, shares insights from their recent advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill aimed at tackling healthcare reform, Medicare, and Social Security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seattle real estate broker: Washington’s tax agenda is fueling a ‘slow-motion wealth transfer’ out of state. 20-year-old Mariners prospect Colt Emerson got his major league hit and homerun in the same at-bat last night. // Will Thomas Massie finally go down tonight? President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for Senate in Texas. // Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the boss from Hell.

In a world of Epstein files, voter suppression and mansplaining lawmakers, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is a breath of fearless fresh air. She sits down with Brittany Packnett Cunningham to talk about everything from why the files matter to why some politicians still refuse to grasp the urgency of this political moment. Plus, Brittany links up with David Johns for a group chat on this Saturday's historic voting rights rallies in Selma and Montgomery, as well as why some people are confused about exactly where the South is. For more information on how to join this Saturday's All Roads Lead to the South National Day of Action for Voting Rights: https://blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction/  

Another Seattle-area business chooses Nashville over Washington, and the founder blames taxes, attitude. Pramila Jayapal’s pitch to voters is that everything is terrible in Democrat-run districts. The Republicans could actually hold on to the House in November. // LongForm: GUEST: SPOG President Kent Loux on Seattle’s World Cup readiness. // A whistleblower has alleged that Anthony Fauci engaged in a COVID cover up.

This time on Code WACK! As of spring 2026, enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies have not been extended. Without congressional action, millions of Americans could face significantly higher premiums—or lose coverage altogether. Around 22 million people receive ACA premium subsidies, many of whom benefited from pandemic-era enhancements. If those aren't restored, affordability for individuals buying their own coverage will take a major hit. Meanwhile, health care costs are rising across the board. Employer-sponsored insurance premiums have seen some of the largest increases in over a decade, shifting more costs to workers through higher premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare premiums are also climbing, adding pressure on older adults. As coverage becomes less affordable, many people delay care, skip medications, or make tough financial tradeoffs just to get by. So what options do people have? Today, we revisit a timely 2025 conversation with Rachel Madley, executive director at the Center for Health and Democracy and former advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

This time on Code WACK! As of spring 2026, enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies have not been extended. Without congressional action, millions of Americans could face significantly higher premiums—or lose coverage altogether. Around 22 million people receive ACA premium subsidies, many of whom benefited from pandemic-era enhancements. If those aren't restored, affordability for individuals buying their own coverage will take a major hit. Meanwhile, health care costs are rising across the board. Employer-sponsored insurance premiums have seen some of the largest increases in over a decade, shifting more costs to workers through higher premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare premiums are also climbing, adding pressure on older adults. As coverage becomes less affordable, many people delay care, skip medications, or make tough financial tradeoffs just to get by. So what options do people have? Today, we revisit a timely 2025 conversation with Rachel Madley, executive director at the Center for Health and Democracy and former advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.   

1. Spirit Airlines Bailout Debate A proposed U.S. government bailout of Spirit Airlines ($500 million for ~90% ownership) was considered but ultimately rejected. Government should not own or run private companies. Bailouts are seen as wasteful and ineffective (compared to “burning money” metaphor). Argument that free-market capitalism is more effective than government control. 2. Impact of Spirit Airlines Collapse Emphasis on human consequences, especially job losses. A retired pilot missed his final flight due to shutdown. Received a symbolic sendoff from Southwest Airlines—highlighting solidarity and empathy within the industry. Displaced workers may find jobs elsewhere, but hardship remains. 3. Tucker Carlson He spreads misinformation and makes controversial or extreme statements. Allegations that he: Attacks political figures (especially Ted Cruz). Promotes or normalizes extremist views. Makes contradictory or false claims in interviews. His credibility and audience influence are declining. Heated exchange regarding: Claims of violence and moral responsibility by public officials. Comparisons involving extremism (Nazism, Holocaust references). Sympathizes with authoritarian regimes or controversial figures. Criticizes U.S. policies and capitalism. Promotes anti-American or antisemitic narratives. 6. Pramila Jayapal and Cuban Policy Rep. Pramila Jayapal: Accused of supporting Cuba’s government by encouraging efforts to supply oil. Criticized for: Calling U.S. actions “illegal” or harmful. Describing actions against Venezuela’s Maduro as “kidnapping.” Opposing viewpoint: Siding with communist regimes over U.S. interests. 7. Anti-Communism Argument Major ideological stance: Communism is historically destructive (oppression, poverty, violence). Personal anecdote: Family experience with Cuban communism used to reinforce position. Vision proposed: A post-communist Cuba with: Free markets U.S. alignment Economic investment and tourism growth Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. ⚖️ DOJ Investigation into Virginia Prosecutor The DOJ is investigating Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano. Allegation: Preferential treatment toward undocumented immigrants in plea bargains and sentencing. Commentary framing: He is a “Soros-backed DA.” This is part of a broader trend of progressive prosecutors being lenient on crime. Supporting anecdotes: Repeat offenders allegedly released. Charges reduced or dropped in serious cases. 2.

Josh opens the show with a stunning allegation out of Washington—raising serious questions about whether a sitting Democrat in Congress is acting against U.S. interests. He breaks down Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s reported efforts to help Cuba secure oil and why actions like that push dangerously close to the line of undermining American policy abroad. Josh then turns to the latest in Iran, reacting to President Trump’s recent comments and asking the big question: have we actually won, or is this far from over? Later, Josh is joined by Rebeccah Heinrichs, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, to assess where things stand with Iran and the real likelihood of a deal being reached. Josh also highlights a recent interview from Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, diving into what the Founding Fathers envisioned for the country—and what it truly takes to keep the nation strong today. He wraps up with the latest on redistricting battles and a look at the Los Angeles mayoral race following a contentious recent debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Democrats are covering for Ilhan Omar in the ongoing fraud investigation. JD Vance calls for an end to giving SNAP benefits to 186k dead people. Pramila Jayapal admitted to trying to help Cuba acquire oil in a possible Logan Act violation. Tom Homan says he plans to flood blue cities with ICE agents this summer. Mississippi may be the next southern state to redraw their congressional maps.    Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.CovePure.com/SHAWN 

Joe talks about the Left's "stink bomb politics," what went down in the LA mayoral debate, the latest topic that President Trump has been vindicated on, Pramila Jayapal's communist sympathies, what's going down in Iran, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe talks with Callers Geoffrey and Bob about the reality of the Iran conflict, Pramila Jayapal openly flaunting her "questionable" activity, and what needs to happen in responseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony gets into three more things: Pramila Jayapal on Cuba getting oil, the California gubernatorial debate with Katie Porter, and CNN founder Ted Turner passing away at the age of 87. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show continuing to play President Donald Trump’s speech about Mother’s Day and military families. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about a Chicago poll saying that Walgreens should be charged with first degree corporate abandonment over closure over theft. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Pramila Jayapal on Cuba getting oil, the California gubernatorial debate with Katie Porter, and CNN founder Ted Turner passing away at the age of 87. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the FBI raiding a Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of a corruption probe. Tony later talks about the latest oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about President Donald Trump saying that he will pause Project Freedom in hopes to have a deal signed with Iran and ending the war. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about President Trump pressuring the FDA commissioner to approve flavored vapes. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about the primary election results from Indiana and Ohio. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show playing First Lady Melania Trump’s speech about Mother’s Day and military families. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show continuing to play President Donald Trump’s speech about Mother’s Day and military families. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about a Chicago poll saying that Walgreens should be charged with first degree corporate abandonment over closure over theft. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Pramila Jayapal on Cuba getting oil, the California gubernatorial debate with Katie Porter, and CNN founder Ted Turner passing away at the age of 87. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the FBI raiding a Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of a corruption probe. Tony later talks about the latest oil prices. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with William Jacobson of the Cornell Law School and Legal Insurrection to talk about the SPLC and Charlottesville. They later talk about Ketanji Brown-Jackson and Samuel Alito going at it over the Louisiana vs. Callais case. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks more about the primary election results from Indiana and Ohio. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony continues his conversation with William Jacobson to talk about the downfall of Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about Marco Rubio filling in for Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary while she’s out on maternity leave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House just wrapped a federal government shutdown fight, a deadline to authorize military action against Iran came and passed and further afield a state Senate primary in Indiana has launched predictions about the redistricting fights rippling across the nation. Soundside talked with Rep. Pramila Jayapal about the latest from the other Washington. GuestRep. Pramila Jayapal, represents Washington's 7th districtRelated LinksHouse Democrats’ Primary Endorsements Divide the Party -The New York Times‘A betrayal’: Democrats fume at establishment wading into primaries - The Washington PostSenate GOP unveils $72 billion proposal to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029 - The HillThank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Restaurant Week did a racism! Starbucks announces its new Nashville HQ. The spate of illegal food vendors near Seattle’s stadiums could be using illegal labor. A Storm player was caught off guard by Mt. Rainier. // Guest: Seattle Police Officer’s Guild President Kent Loux on the state of the city heading into the World Cup. // Pramila Jayapal says Cuba has a great healthcare system. A Democrat Senator appeared to be openly rooting for Iran at the expense of the United States.

Pramila Jayapal threatens Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene gives steam to rumors about a Trump Assassination plot. Not even TDS could help Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe together. Snap Inc. cuts 95 Washington jobs, cites AI for global layoffs. // Guest: Former state lawmaker Robert Sutherland has had a change of heart about his plans to flee to Idaho. // The AP’s BPC-157, RFK Jr. peptide story is advocacy, not journalism — and pharma profits might explain why.

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Pramila Jayapal supporting communism. Tony also talks about Chris Murphy praising Iranian ships blocking U.S. naval ships. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about how natural selection has led to more gingers than ever. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: a fake story on polling if President Donald Trump’s economy is making Canada worse, tariff reimbursement beginning, Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO with John Ternus replacing him, President Trump saying Chris Wright is wrong that gas won’t drop under $3 until next year, and Kash Patel suing The Atlantic over report on job performance and alcohol use. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about a new SCOTUS shadow docket memo leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about Virginia voting for redistricting. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about NATO intercepting Russian strategic bombers. Tony also talks about Kevin Warsh’s fed chair confirmation hearing and Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigning. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about the Iranian negotiations being in the final day and wondering if a deal will be made or if bombs will be dropped. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Sean Duffy looking more into illegal immigrants getting CDLs. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Pramila Jayapal supporting communism. Tony also talks about Chris Murphy praising Iranian ships blocking U.S. naval ships. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about how natural selection has led to more gingers than ever. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: a fake story on polling if President Donald Trump’s economy is making Canada worse, tariff reimbursement beginning, Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO with John Ternus replacing him, President Trump saying Chris Wright is wrong that gas won’t drop under $3 until next year, and Kash Patel suing The Atlantic over report on job performance and alcohol use. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about a new SCOTUS shadow docket memo leak. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking more the Iranian negotiations being in the final day and wondering if a deal will be made or if bombs will be dropped. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about a rock formation that proved Noah’s Ark was real. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks more about the resignation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Tony also talks more about Virginia voting to redistrict. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about the confirmation hearing of fed chair Kevin Warsh. Tony also talks more about Chris Murphy praising Iranian ships blocking U.S. naval ships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Pramila Jayapal supporting communism. Tony also talks about Chris Murphy praising Iranian ships blocking U.S. naval ships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a deal could not be reached between the U.S. and Iran, Trump has imposed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pramila Jayapal says Trump needs to be removed from office by whatever means necessary. //  Less than half of Washington drivers are complying with a DUI mandate.  // Congressman Eric Swalwell has resigned after sexual assault allegations. // Mariners fan is offering free season tickets, but there’s a catch.

Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) as Cuba faces pressure from the Trump administration for a change in leadership. Matt Gorman, Amna Nawaz, Steve Ricchetti and Julio Vaqueiro join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ralph welcomes Haley Hinkle, policy counsel at Fairplay to tell us about how a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and safety, violating state law. Then when present highlights from last week's symposium on impeachment, featuring Dennis Kucinich, CIA whistleblower, Jeffrey Sterling, Public Citizen co-president, Rob Weissman, GW law dean Alan Morrison and many more.Haley Hinkle is policy counsel at Fairplay, where she advocates for laws and regulations that protect children and teens' autonomy and safety online. Ms. Hinkle has also worked on issues at the intersection of government surveillance technology and civil liberties.We saw a lot of that in the discovery for these cases and other lawsuits that are currently being brought against the companies—that they have a lot of internal research where they're very specific with their features. And also their safety features. They test them to make sure safety features aren't too effective. They don't reduce too much screen time. And this is completely overwhelming for young brains. And it's completely overwhelming for families that are trying to make the choice between protecting their children and isolating them from the virtual spaces where all of their friends and classmates are gathering. And so it's not straightforward. And in many cases, the parental controls or settings that may give a family some semblance of control are not usually very effective.Haley HinkleI think if juries continue to make such resounding decisions on behalf of families, that's maybe going to motivate these companies to try to find ways to avoid further jury trials and to settle. But all of this raises the fact that as these processes continue (and they're so important), we can't wait for lawmakers to do their part to also step in and act and try to get some strong rules of the road in place to fill the void that has created this situation.Haley HinkleWe're in a moment right now where we have to decide who we are as a people—not who the President is. We already have an estimation of that. The question is who we are. Because, with few exceptions, almost each and every statement the President has made in the last month has been an impeachable offense. He is a walking, talking impeachment machine.Dennis KucinichLet me remind everybody watching this and this panel that this entire Congress is complicit in every crime of this administration for letting Donald Trump pass that threshold into his illegal presidency by not upholding Section 3 of the 14th Amendment on January 6, 2025. I am preaching to the choir if I tell this audience that we have passed so many thresholds when accountability should have happened, when somebody's foot should have been put down, and this should have stopped. This obscene, lawless war launched by a draft dodging pedophile domestic terrorist in concert with an international war criminal…Generations are going to be looking back to this moment to see what those people, those men and women (Democrats and Republicans in that body, but at the end of the day, human beings with moral compasses somewhere deep within themselves) were doing when American democracy was being burned to the ground.Jessica Denson, founder of the Removal CoalitionNews 4/10/26* This week, many felt that the U.S. came as close to a nuclear conflagration as it has since the Cuban Missile Crisis, as President Trump whipsawed between vowing that Iran's “'whole civilization will die” and striking peace deals with the Islamic Republic. Ultimately, the U.S., Iran and Israel all signed a two-week cease-fire agreement, mediated by Pakistan, including a provision that Iran will “allow oil, gas and other vessels to proceed unmolested” through the Strait of Hormuz, per the New York Times. However, this is just a cease-fire – not a peace treaty – and is being immediately pushed to the brink as Israel continues their ongoing, devastating assault on Lebanon. The Guardian reports that both Iran and Pakistan view Lebanon as included within the deal, while Israel maintains that it is a separate matter. In retaliation, Iran is now demanding tolls as high as $2 million per ship to pass through the Strait. With Israel showing little interest in acceding to a ceasefire in Lebanon, it seems unlikely this crisis will be resolved swiftly.* In the lead up to Trump's address Tuesday night, a large number of Democrats came out publicly in favor of Trump's removal via the 25th amendment, or failing that, a new congressional impeachment effort. According to Axios, this group includes both progressives like AOC, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as well as more moderate members, including even Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Some Democratic Senators, including Senators Ed Markey and Ron Wyden also signaled their support. Perhaps most strikingly, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for Trump to be removed through an invocation of the 25th amendment, though she stopped short of calling for impeachment. This all coincided with Congressman John Larson introducing a new set of 13 articles of impeachment – that he may soon force a vote on under House Rule IX – and the legal symposium on impeachment organized by our own Ralph Nader and friend of the show Bruce Fein, available on C-SPAN.* Leading the moral opposition to the Iran war meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV – the first American Pope – has come out in opposition, telling journalists that “all people of goodwill” should “always search for peace and not violence… [and] reject war,” emphasizing that many have called this war “unjust” and that it is ”continuing to escalate and…not resolving anything.” Pope Leo stressed that “the innocent: children, the elderly, the sick…will become victims of this continued warfare.” The pontiff even went so far as to conclude with a call for political action, urging the people of the world “to contact the authorities—political leaders, congressmen—to ask them, to tell them, to work for peace and to reject war and violence.” This from Vatican News.* However, this is just the latest flashpoint between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. Administration officials were already irate with the Vatican earlier this week, following Pope Leo's statements on Easter Sunday, when he called for world leaders to give up their “desire to dominate others” and “the imperialist occupation of the world.” In response, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby – grandson of former CIA Director William Colby – reportedly told Vatican officials that “America has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world,””and “The Catholic Church had better take its side.” They also reportedly invoked the Avignon Papacy, implying that the United States could sponsor an heretical anti-pope as an alternative for rightwing Catholics. This exchange was apparently so shocking that Vatican officials canceled a planned American visit by the first American Pope. This from Newsweek.* Another deeply immoral story comes to us from Michigan, where the Detroit News reports Danhao Wang – a Chinese electrical and computer engineering research assistant at the University of Michigan – has died after falling from an upper level of the George G. Brown Building. According to this report, the university's police department is investigating this incident as a “possible act of self harm,” but Chinese authorities are demanding an investigation into his death, noting that it came on the heels of Wang enduring “hostile questioning” by federal law enforcement. This tragedy has occurred within the context of a Trump administration-led “crackdown” on foreign influence at U.S. universities. The Chinese Consulate in Chicago meanwhile put out a public statement decrying that “For some time now, the U.S. has overstretched the concept of national security for political manipulation and groundlessly interrogated and harassed Chinese students and scholars,” like Wang, implying some role in his death, while simultaneously “infring[ing] on Chinese citizens' legitimate and lawful rights and interests, poison[ing] the atmosphere of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and the U.S., and creat[ing] a serious chilling effect.” The Consulate is also demanding that law enforcement “carry out a full investigation, give the family of the victim and the Chinese side a responsible explanation, stop any discriminatory law enforcement targeting Chinese students and scholars in the U.S., and stop imposing wrongful convictions.”* Elsewhere in the midwest, Republican lawmakers in Ohio are taking first steps to do something about the out of control sports gambling epidemic. These legislators have introduced two bills, one designed to ban in-game gambling, parlay and prop bets and wagers on all college athletics and a second bill which would prohibit the “use of credit cards to make bets…[limit] bets to $100 and only [allow] up to eight wagers per 24 hour [period].” It would also ban ads during events broadcast live. However, the number one biggest rule these laws would impose would be banning online sports gambling period. Republican State Rep. Gary Click is quoted saying “[We're] going to put some common sense consumer protections in place to protect Ohio citizens.” Yet, this report also notes a huge loophole in these bills: they would not apply to prediction markets like Polymarket or Kalshi, just pure sportsbooks. This from ABC News 5 Cleveland.* Turning back to foreign affairs, French authorities have arrested Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Jean-luc Mélenchon left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) party. The charge? According to Al Jazeera, suspicion of “apology for terrorism” for a post that referenced Kozo Okamoto, a participant in the deadly attack at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport in 1972. However, Hassan's allies in the LFI see this as a thinly veiled attempt to silence pro-Palestine voices. Sophia Chikirou, an LFI MP said “The French police and justice system are being used to intimidate those who support the Palestinian people,” while Mélenchon himself wrote “So there is no longer parliamentary immunity in France. Intolerable.” Mathilde Panot, an MP and head of the LFI delegation in the National Assembly, said “the criminalisation of political opponents has reached a new level,” under President Emmanuel Macron and demanded that “This relentless attack, trampling on the most fundamental rights, must end immediately.”* Our final stories this week cover Latin America. First, a delegation of American members of Congress, including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Jonathan Jackson, visited Cuba in an attempt to see “firsthand the devastation and suffering caused by the U.S. blockade of fuel,” according to Jayapal. In their joint statement, Jayapal and Jackson wrote that they met with “families, religious leaders, entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, the Cuban government, Latin American and African ambassadors, humanitarian aid organizations, and Cubans across the political spectrum, including dissidents,” all of whom demanded an end to the blockade. Further, they wrote that they witnessed “premature babies in incubators, weighing just two pounds, who are at tremendous risk because their ventilators and incubators cannot function without electricity. Children cannot attend school because there is no fuel for them or their teachers to travel. Cancer patients cannot receive lifesaving treatments because of lack of medications. There is a water shortage because there is little electricity to pump water. Businesses have closed. Families cannot keep food refrigerated, and food production on the island has dropped to just 10 percent of the people's needs.” They concluded by calling for “real negotiations” between both countries. Sadly, it is unlikely that those will come after such a long, acrimonious relationship since the 1959 revolution.* Next, in Venezuela, NPR reports that the Office of Foreign Assets Control – a division of the Treasury Department – has lifted sanctions on acting President Delcy Rodríguez. NPR notes that this sanctions relief “allows Rodríguez to more freely work with U.S. companies and investors.” In a statement on the platform Telegram, Rodríguez wrote “We value President Donald Trump's decision as a step toward normalizing and strengthening relations between our countries...We trust that this progress will allow for the lifting of current sanctions against our country, enabling us to build and guarantee an effective bilateral cooperation agenda for the benefit of our people.” Yet, her presidency rests on shaky legal grounds. While the Trump administration recognizes her as the “sole Head of State” the Venezuelan political system still recognizes Nicolás Maduro as the rightful president and Rodríguez as acting president for just 90 days – a window that is ending as we record this segment – though the National Assembly, presided over by her brother, can extend her acting term by six months. After that point however, the future of Venezuela looks far murkier, particularly if Maduro remains in U.S. custody.* Finally, in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her government will consolidate the various branches of the Mexican public health apparatus – including the Mexican Social Security Institute, the Social Security Institute and Social Services of Workers of the State, and the IMSS Bienestar program – into a single Universal Health Service. According to TeleSUR English, President Sheinbaum stated that the “objective is that any citizen can attend any health institution and be guaranteed full and free coverage throughout the national system.” President Sheinbaum emphasized that “universal breast cancer care will also be incorporated, including mammograms, biopsies, and treatments at the nearest facility, expanding preventive and therapeutic coverage for women nationwide,” and that the plan would “ensure continuity of complex treatments for conditions such as cancer, HIV, kidney disease, and hemophilia, even if the patient loses or changes their health insurance coverage, preventing interruptions in critical therapies.” She hopes to have this system in place by next year. While Mexico has a much more robust public health infrastructure than the U.S. to begin with, it is remarkable how, with the right combination of administrative competence, popular government and political will, Sheinbaum is poised to achieve yet another social safety net expansion considered a complete political impossibility in this country in such a short window of time. Never let yourself be beaten down. A better world is possible.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

The latest on negotiations between Iran and the Trump Adminstration. Pramila Jayapal pledges to abolish ICE and CBP when Democrats are back in power. Alaska Airlines raises checked bag fees — here’s what Seattle travelers will pay. // Guest: Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice and state legislator Phil Talmadge on his lawsuit against the income tax. // Inflation did rise, but it was expected.

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