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The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs meets to consider the nomination of Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security. The committee voted 8-7 to advance Mullin to the floor of the U.S. Senate. One Republican -- Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), the chair of the panel -- joined six Democrats in opposing the nomination. But one Democrat -- Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) -- joined seven Republicans in supporting Mullin. The vote cleared the nomination from the committee. Mullin is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. If confirmed by the full Senate, he would be the first Native person in President Donald Trump's cabinet and the first Native person to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Committee Notice: https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/hearings/business-meeting-41/ Committee Roll Call: https://indianz.com/News/hsgac-record-2026-03-19/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:30am Location: Senate Dirksen Building, SD-342 Witnesses The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Nominee to be Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Written Statement: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/18/statement-markwayne-mullin-to-be-secretary-of-homeland-security/ More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/06/native-republican-tapped-for-cabinet-post-in-surprise-shakeup/

What happens when Congress holds a hearing about the pet economy—but leaves out dog walkers and pet sitters? In this episode, we unpack the March 11, 2026 Senate Committee hearing on the growing small-business pet economy. While veterinarians, a pet product manufacturer, and a boarding franchise owner testified, the independent in-home pet care sector was notably absent. We explore what this omission reveals about how policymakers understand the industry and why representation matters. Finally, we discuss the real challenges small pet care businesses face—from health insurance costs to tax policies—and how professionals in our field can begin advocating for their place in the broader pet economy conversation. Main topics: Senate hearing on pet economy Independent pet care representation gap Small business pressures and costs Health insurance and tax challenges Advocacy for pet care professionals Main takeaway: "If Congress wants to understand the pet economy, your voice should be part of that conversation." The U.S. Senate recently held a hearing about the growing pet industry—but not a single dog walker or pet sitter was invited to testify. That's remarkable when you consider how many families rely on in-home pet care every single day. Professional pet sitters and dog walkers support working households, care for senior and anxious pets, and help make modern pet ownership possible. If our industry wants to be recognized, we can't stay invisible. Advocacy starts with sharing our stories and helping decision makers understand what our businesses actually do. The pet economy includes us—and it's time our voices were heard. Links:  Watch the hearing: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/3/main-street-s-top-dog-growing-the-small-business-pet-economy Write a letter template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dGKlyHj7jTWxFwu48nCYHS-qdu1LYAn7c6PH_fXoXQ4/edit?usp=sharing Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

“Birth Tourism” is a major national security threat, with as many as 1.5 million Chinese children who were born as “birthright” US citizens potentially becoming voters in US elections, author Peter Schweizer told a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Sitting on a panel with three constitutional lawyers and a US Marine, Schweizer told senators that China has created an “industrial scale” way of creating American citizens who are born in the US and quickly whisked back to China where they are raised and indoctrinated in the Chinese Communist Party's ways. He cited Chinese government and academic estimates that between 50,000 and 100,000 Chinese have been on US soil since 2013, meaning they are only a few years away from being old enough to vote.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 Witnesses PANEL 1 The Honorable Mark Kelly Senator from Arizona Sponsor of S.953 PANEL 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Water and Science Exercising the Delegated Authority of Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buu Nygren President Navajo Nation Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Lamar Keevama Chairman Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona The Honorable Johnny Lehi Jr. Vice President San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Tuba City, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/10/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-sets-hearing-on-water-rights/

pWotD Episode 3230: Kristi Noem Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 702,642 views on Friday, 6 March 2026 our article of the day is Kristi Noem.Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem ( NOHM; née Arnold; born November 30, 1971) is an American politician who has served as the 8th United States secretary of homeland security since January 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she served as the 33rd governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025 and represented South Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U. S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.Born in Watertown, South Dakota, Noem began her political career in the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011. Noem was elected as the first female governor of South Dakota in 2018 with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. She gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic for opposing statewide mask mandates in favor of voluntary measures. Noem has conservative positions on most domestic issues, particularly gun rights, abortion, and immigration. During her tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security, her immigration policies generated significant controversy.Noem is a farmer, rancher, and member of the Civil Air Patrol. She has published two autobiographies, Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland (2022) and No Going Back (2024), the latter of which sparked controversy for its account of her killing a young family dog and false claims about meeting with foreign leaders. Donald Trump nominated her as his secretary of homeland security. She was confirmed by a Senate vote of 59–34, and was officially sworn in on January 25, 2025.Following the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in January 2026, Noem faced questions of judgment from some lawmakers, including calls for her resignation and possible impeachment. After reports of her relationship with the political operative Corey Lewandowski and her use of government funding on television advertisements and private luxury jets emerged, criticism mounted from Congress and Trump. In March, Noem appeared before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Noem's testimony before the committee intensified Trump's dissatisfaction with her. That month, Trump fired Noem and announced that Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin would succeed her, nominating him to the position. Noem is set to leave her position on March 31.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:18 UTC on Saturday, 7 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Kristi Noem on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.

Jonathan Coppess Research Page: https://ace.illinois.edu/directory/jwcoppes"The Fault Lines of Farm Policy" book"Between Soil and Society" bookToday's episode explores an important area of agriculture that I probably don't talk enough about on this show: ag policy. I wanted to bring Dr. Jonathan Coppess on the program to ask fundamental questions like: Is ag policy working? Is the Farm Bill still relevant? What has changed in ag policy and what needs to change? As you'll hear we dive into this and a whole lot more. For some quick background: Jonathan Coppess is the Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy in the Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The author of two books on the legislative history and political development of farm policy (THE FAULT LINES OF FARM POLICY, and BETWEEN SOIL AND SOCIETY), he is a member of the farmdoc project and a frequent contributor to farmdoc daily. Jonathan previously served as Chief Counsel for the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, as well as on a temporary, part-time basis as a special counsel. Prior to his service on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Jonathan served as the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency at USDA and Legislative Assistant to Senator Ben Nelson. Jonathan grew up on his family's farm in Western Ohio.

Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press SecretaryTopic: Trump's approach to Iran; Trump and AI; Other news of the day Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Master's in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of the new book "Panama Red" Topic: Kurds' ground offensive in Iran Congressman Steve Scalise, Republican representing Louisiana's 1st district and the House Majority LeaderTopic: Fight over DHS funding Rob Chadwick, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Former Director of Tactical Training in Quantico and the Principal Training Advisor to the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)Topic: DNA match found for glove near Nancy Guthrie's home Marc Morano, Former Senior Staff Member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, and the author of "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown"Topic: Trump's energy pledge; Oil prices Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the JudiciaryTopic: "The unsung, but crucial foot soldiers in Trump's war on fraud" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), to explore how supply chain expertise saves lives during disasters. Kathy shares her journey from IT leadership at Saddle Creek Logistics Services to building ALAN's Supply Chain Intelligence Center, which predicts disaster impacts and coordinates relief efforts. She discusses the evolution from responding to three major events annually to managing constant mobilizations, her 2023 testimony before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee on climate change impacts, and strategies for building supply chain resilience. Listeners will gain insights on humanitarian logistics, disaster preparedness, and how private sector professionals can leverage their skills for meaningful impact beyond efficiency metrics. Takeaways: The transition from commercial logistics to humanitarian supply chain leadership Building predictive systems for disaster response coordination Supply chain resilience strategies for climate-related disruptions How logistics professionals can contribute expertise to disaster relief efforts Stay connected with CSCR on LinkedIn (Center for Supply Chain Research) and Instagram (@pennstatesupplychain), and be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you are tuning into Unpacked: Insights hosted by the Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research™. Thank you for joining us!  Visit our website: https://www.smeal.psu.edu/cscr  Guest Bio: Kathy Fulton is the Executive Director of American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), focusing on the critical role industry expertise can play in disaster relief. She leads the organization in delivering logistics and supply chain assessment, coordination, and education to support responsible disaster relief. Kathy has served on national workgroups focused on efficient coordination of logistics activities during disasters, including those hosted by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Research Board, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and the National Emergency Management Association. In 2023, Kathy was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget on the impact of climate change on supply chains and in 2019 she was named a Supply Chain Rainmaker by DC Velocity Magazine. Prior to joining ALAN, Kathy served as senior manager of information technology services at Saddle Creek Logistics Services, where she led IT infrastructure implementation and support, corporate systems, and business continuity planning. She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and dual master's degrees in business administration and management information systems from the University of South Florida.

Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army officer and an experienced military analyst with on-the-ground experience inside Russia and Ukraine and the author of "Preparing for World War III"Topic: "President Trump’s Iran warning is serious — but Americans need the full facts" (Fox News op ed) Danny Coulson, Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI and Founding Commander of the FBI Hostage Rescue TeamTopic: FBI obtained Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Biden administration; FBI searching home and office of Los Angeles schools superintendent David Wildstein, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of New Jersey GlobeTopic: Mikie Sherrill nominates first woman to lead the NJ State Police Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & CompanyTopic: "America expected one thing from Trump’s State of the Union. It got another" (Fox News op ed) Sgt. Joseph Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC with 19 years of law enforcement experience primarily in the Detective Bureau fieldTopic: Snowball attack on police Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the JudiciaryTopic: "Kash Patel is restoring the FBI despite constant attacks"; Other legal news of the day Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau"Topic: Meeting the Men's Olympic Hockey Team Paul Jacobs for Food for the PoorTopic: Food for the PoorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a new chapter in President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff rollercoaster.   In April of 2025, President Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan, which stacked new tariffs onto existing duties to raise overall import taxes as high as 145% for certain countries. The “Liberation Day” announcement left the beauty, fashion and wellness industries struggling to properly plan for 2025 and beyond.  These tariffs have been a major source of revenue for the Federal government. In January, the U.S. collected more than $30 billion in duties, more than double the amount generated in January of 2025.  Last week, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down these tariffs on the grounds that they were ordered under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The SCOTUS ruling doesn't say that Trump cannot enact tariffs, just that IEEPA doesn't explicitly give the president that power.  This rollback has caused ripples throughout our focus industries, with brand leaders wondering what happens next and whether businesses can expect refunds on the tariffs struck down by SCOTUS. On Tuesday, House Democrats announced plans to unveil a bill on March 2 outlining how businesses can recoup these illegal tariffs. The Senate Committee on Finance estimates that the government collected about $175 billion in tariffs under IEEPA since April 2025.  Immediately after the SCOTUS ruling, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a blanket 10% percent tariff on imported goods. On Saturday, he said he would raise it to 15%, but as of Wednesday, at the time this podcast was recorded, U.S. Custom and Border Protection had replaced Trump's IEEPA tariffs with a 10% global import charge. It's unclear if it will be changed to 15% soon.  On Tuesday, during the State of the Union address, President Trump called the SCOTUS ruling “unfortunate” and said that the “type of money we're taking in is saving our country.” He said the U.S. would soon have to “make a new deal that could be far worse” for companies and countries as the administration is “testing alternative legal statutes” which are “a little more complex but probably a little bit better” than IEEPA. He added that “congressional action would not be necessary” to reinstate similar tariffs.  In the meantime, brands have been left to navigate a quickly changing landscape. In today's episode, Glossy Beauty Podcast host Lexy Lebsack is joined by senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and senior beauty reporter Emily Jensen to unpack the latest tariff news and share how brands are responding. Both Parisi and Jensen covered the tariff rollback earlier this week for Glossy's beauty and fashion verticals. 

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Yes, headlines say U.S. life expectancy has rebounded. But here's what they don't tell you. The United States ranks 32 out of 38 developed nations in life expectancy according to OECD data.Thirty-second. Out of thirty-eight. That places America near the bottom of the developed world behind Turkey, Estonia, the Czech Republic, and the Slovak Republic. Only six developed nations rank lower.At the same time:• In 2024, the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies reported more than $100 billion in profits**• The industry spent over $5 billion on television advertising• Prescription drug commercials account for a significant share of evening news ads• The U.S. healthcare system remains structured around treatment, not prevention• Ultra-processed foods dominate the American dietThe United States spends more per capita on healthcare than any other developed nation.Yet we rank near the bottom in longevity. Americans deserve the complete story — not just the comfortable headline. Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and PensionsThank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Partial federal government shutdown of the Homeland Security Department is looking likely after Senate Democrats block Republican attempts to fund the department beyond Friday's deadline. Republicans say the extra time is to finish negotiations on immigration enforcement reforms. Democrats say reforms need to be in the bill now; White House Border Czar Tom Homan announces the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis will be coming to an end. We hear from him and from Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN); Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) testifies before a U.S. Senate Committee on the immigration operation in his state. A second panel of witnesses included leaders of Immigration of Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP), who are questioned about the shooting death of protester Alex Pretti by federal officers; Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) repeals a rule that classifies carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. We hear from President Donald Trump and talk with Amy Harder, AXIOS National Energy Correspondent (37); Senate joins the House in passing a bill to nullify a Washington, DC law that exempts the city's local tax code from last year's Republican tax & spending cuts law, the One Big Beautiful Bill; U.S. House Press Gallery is renamed in honor of Frederick Douglass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 10, 2026 Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo's Legislation to Protect Veterans Signed Into Law Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Celebrates Major Victory for California veterans SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, today announced that the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (SB 694) was signed into law, strengthening California's protections for veterans and service members seeking the benefits they have earned. The Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act, authored by Senator Bob Archuleta and co-authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, was a top priority for Assemblywoman Schiavo. SB 694 stops illegal, deceptive and predatory practices by unaccredited companies who exploit veterans. These VA benefit claim sharks sometimes charge veterans as much as $20,000 for services that they can instead access for free from County Veteran Service Officers and other federally accredited organizations. “As Chair of the Military and Veterans Committee and the daughter of a disabled veteran, alongside so many, we fought to protect disabled veterans from illegal fees charged by predatory claims sharks,” said Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. “Veterans who earned their benefits through service and great sacrifice, deserve every penny. With the Governor's signature of SB 694, we are making it clear that we will always protect our veterans and hold predators accountable.” The Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act brings California law into alignment with federal law and accreditation standards and strengthens enforcement tools to protect veterans from financial harm. It establishes clear guardrails to prevent illegal fees and financial exploitation by requiring individuals who assist with veterans' benefits claims to meet federal accreditation standards. It also creates important privacy protections by restricting the misuse and sharing of veterans' private data. “Today, I am proud to stand with a coalition of veterans organizations in celebration of the signing of SB 694, legislation that continues our commitment to vigorously protect those who have sacrificed so much to protect us," said Attorney General Rob Bonta. “Claim sharks pose a financial risk to veterans who need help with their benefits claims. SB 694 will degrade and deter the ability of these predatory individuals or companies to exploit veterans seeking help accessing their benefits. I thank Senators Archuleta and Cervantes, and Assemblywoman Schiavo, for authoring this legislation and Governor Newsom for signing it into law and making it clear: If you want to charge veterans for help with their benefits claims, you must be accredited by the VA." “Veterans served this nation with honor and sacrifice, and they have earned every benefit their country owes them,” said Senator Bob Archuleta, Chair of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. “This legislation ensures veterans are protected from individuals who prey on their trust, their service, and their need for help. This law reinforces California's commitment to honoring veterans with real, meaningful protections.” The signing of the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act builds on California's broader efforts to safeguard veterans, service members, and their families who call California home to ensure they receive the benefits that they have earned. The Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act takes effect on January 1, 2027. ### Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo was elected to the California State Assembly in November of 2022 and re-elected in 2024 to represent the 40th Assembly District, representing the Northwest San Fernando Valley, Val Verde, Castaic and the Santa Clarita Valley. Upon her election, she was appointed as Assistant Majority Whip by the Speaker of the Assembly and now serves as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. During her first term she brought back a record $93 million district investment in school and community safety, seniors meal programs, veteran housing, domestic violence services and creating local jobs. Prior to her election, Assemblywoman Schiavo was a Nurse Advocate and Small Business Owner who worked in the labor movement for more than 20 years. Throughout her career, Assemblywoman Schiavo helped deliver healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, to more than one million people. In the Northwest San Fernando Valley, she co-founded an organization that helped secure housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness, has delivered more than 50,000 meals to people in need, and increased resources to help keep our communities safe. Assemblywoman Schiavo lives in Chatsworth with her creative kid where they love to hike in the Santa Susana Mountains.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

In the latest episode of Clause 8, recorded in December 2025, Eli Mazour sits down with Peter-Anthony Pappas, Director of Intellectual Property Policy for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary under Senator Thom Tillis, at a moment when the USPTO's direction is in significant alignment with what Senator Tillis and Senator Chris Coons have been working toward since reviving the Senate IP Subcommittee in 2019. Under new USPTO leadership, the agency has taken meaningful steps to strengthen patent rights over the last year—from significantly reining in the role of the PTAB in invalidating patents to bringing greater clarity to how Section 101 is applied within the USPTO. But as Peter-Anthony explains, while the steps taken by the agency are promising agency action alone is prone to change and limited to what happens at the USPTO.That's where Senator Tillis comes in. Peter-Anthony walks through how PREVAIL and PERA will lock in much of the what the USPTO is doing and provide long-term certainty for innovators. The conversation explores the progress made last Congress, where the sticking points remain, and what it will take for the legislation to finally pass during Senator Tillis final term.Peter-Anthony is candid about the reality of iterative progress – the coalition building, education, and compromise required - as well as the entrenched interests who have resisted all legislative efforts. At the same time, he describes the slow but meaningful momentum he's seeing, and why this moment presents an opportunity for the USPTO, Congress, and stakeholders to work together. Before being chosen as USPTO's acting Director, Coke Morgan Stewart sounded a similar note of optimism about a second Trump administration supporting bi-partisan patent bills.Peter-Anthony brings a rare vantage point to that assessment. Before coming to Capitol Hill, he served as a frontline Patent Examiner, a Supervisory Patent Examiner, PTAB Branch Chief, and Special Advisor to former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu. He shares the story of following that path and provides insights into how that experience gives him a unique understanding of how patent policy works in practice and what it takes to make meaningful, long-term changes.The episode also touches on other IP issues at the top of Senator Tillis' agenda, including copyright and AI, commercial piracy, and performance rights — including Peter-Anthony's role in planning a recent IP Subcommittee hearing that drew attention for testimony from Gene Simmons.Eli and Peter-Anthony also discuss their shared North Jersey roots, and how they first met while Peter-Anthony was at the USPTO.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

In this episode, Senators Christopher Coons and Pete Ricketts—members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations—discuss the role of Congress in formulating, resourcing, and creating the institutional basis for China policy.   Background Reading: This article outlines CFR President Michael Froman's take on artificial intelligence competition between the United States and China   Host: Rush Doshi, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and Director of the China Strategy Initiative, CFR; Cochair, Washington China Forum   Guests: Christopher A. Coons, U.S. Senator from Delaware (D)   Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska (R)   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: China and Congress: Is There Still a Bipartisan Consensus?

Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic AnalystTopic: Possibility of U.S. military involvement in Iran Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army OfficerTopic: Mamdani pushing to shutdown NYPD strategic response group Jim Iuorio, managing director of TJM Institutional Services and a veteran futures and options traderTopic: Trump investment accounts for kids Tom Del Beccaro, attorney, acclaimed author, speaker and the former Chairman of the California Republican PartyTopic: Threat of the midterm elections Lt. Col. Chuck DeVore (Ret.), Former National Guardsman and Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation who served as a Republican member of the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010Topic: Ongoing situation in Minnesota Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the JudiciaryTopic: "Why surrender is not an option for ICE's Minnesota mission" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an Iñupiaq Wordle game to a new language immersion program, a wave of efforts to revitalize Iñupiaq language has been sweeping across northern Alaska. Last month, one Utqiaġvik artist received a Rasmuson award to create an Iñupiaq language workbook for kids. The Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA has more. Alaina Bankston has loved making art since she was a child. Now that she has a child of her own, she wants to use her art to help him learn the Iñupiaq language. Bankston is an Utqiaġvik artist who recently received a Rasmuson award to create a workbook that will do just that. She will spend a year designing and illustrating a primer for children that teaches the Iñupiaq alphabet and numbers. Bankston says her four-year-old son Qalayauq was her inspiration for the project. “It all kind of started with creating for him and being able to use those resources.” Bankston says she is still on her own language learning journey. She practices speaking with elders and uses dictionaries and the Rosetta Stone app. But Bankston says children learn differently than adults, and she wanted to create educational materials that catered to the youngest learners. “You start kindergarten, you have the whole workbook, you’re learning the alphabet, the numbers, the colors, and we have all that in English. But I’m like, what if we had that in Iñupiaq?” Bankston says some resources for learning Iñupiaq are available through the North Slope Borough School District, but she says regular parents might not have access to them. “It’s really born out of necessity. I’m sure there are resources out there … but they’re not something you could just go pick up at a store or buy online.” Bankston's project is just one example of the language revitalization efforts in the region. Two years ago, the school district restarted its Iñupiaq immersion program, and a few years before that, Alaska Native linguists created a digital Iñupiaq dictionary. And when the popular puzzle game Wordle took off across the country, local linguists and enthusiasts created an Iñupiaq version. “I think we’ve been making big strides recently … with the history of it, it’s definitely a dying language, but I think it’s important we keep it alive.” Bankston says everyone can do their part to preserve the language, and the workbook is one such step for her. Arizona Poet Laureate Laura Tohe (Diné) reads her poetry at the state Capitol on January 14, 2026. (Courtesy Arizona Capitol TV) A former Navajo Nation poet laureate has been named by Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) as the state's second-ever state poet. KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio has more. Laura Tohe has dedicated her life to Indigenous literature, but doesn't want that identity to dominate her tenure. “I don't want people to think that again, you know, I'm just shifting from Navajo Nation to Arizona as a Navajo poet.” And part of her pledge is to help bring poetry to rural communities. While most living on the Navajo Nation have no choice but to haul essentials like water, coal, and wood from far away – for Tohe growing up, it was books. “I did…” Born in Fort Defiance, Ariz., Tohe remembers taking long road trips with her mother to the closest library across state lines in New Mexico. “We did make it to Gallup, and I got a library card. She wanted to make sure I had access.” The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a hearing Wednesday in Washington, D.C., focusing on Native children. The hearing will examine the draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act, which focuses on improving justice and safety outcomes for Native children. It includes Tribal-federal coordination on public safety, juvenile justice, and victim services. The hearing will be streamed live on the committee's website. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Remembering visionary Indigenous journalist Dan David

The election omnibus bill put forward by Utah Senator Mike McKell will be heard in a Senate Committee this afternoon... This bill is roughly 157 pages and includes many changes to Utah elections. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small breaks down some standout items in the bill. Utah Senator Mike McKell joins the show to discuss more of the details.

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator James (Jim) Risch (R-ID), discusses the path that led him to Congress. He describes some of the work he does on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and his stance on the situation in Afghanistan, tensions with Iran, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Chairman also explains his relationship with President Trump, highlighting his unconventional approach to foreign affairs and ability to resolve international conflicts.  Bring on the Stupid: Jason shares the most "bizarre" things people left in Ubers in 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices