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Latin Kings “$10K” Hit on Fed Agent | Shutdown Day 7: DC Stalemate (Ep 553)

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order prohibiting federal immigration agents from using city-owned property for immigration enforcement operations—part of a wider clash with federal deployments and Operation Midway Blitz. CBS News+1
Hours earlier, a DOJ complaint alleged Juan Espinoza Martinez (37) offered $2,000 for info and $10,000 to “take down” a senior immigration officer—he was arrested and charged with murder-for-hire. Department of Justice+1

Why It Matters (Safety, Law, Federalism)

• Officer safety: A bounty on a federal officer is a direct attack on rule of law; DOJ says it will prosecute fully. Department of Justice

• Federal vs. local: “ICE-free zones” aim to wall off city spaces; courts are already fielding challenges tied to Guard deployments and federal authority. The Guardian

• Public confidence: Conflicting accounts about CPD’s response in earlier confrontations add to confusion and risk. Fox News+1

Shutdown Day 7: Where We Stand
The Senate again failed to reach 60 votes on either party’s plan (votes reported 52–42 and 45–55). No sign of a near-term deal as agency disruptions widen. ABC News+1

What to Watch (Next 48–72 Hours)

• Initial appearance and filings in Espinoza Martinez case. Department of Justice

• Any state/federal court action affecting Chicago’s order and troop deployments. The Guardian

• Senate CR talks and whether House sends a revised bridge bill. CBS News

Guest Segment: SCGOP Chair Drew McKissick
We’ll discuss shutdown leverage, blue-state resistance, and 2026 ground game. South Carolina Republican Party

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Trump Warns “Massive Bloodshed” if Hamas Rejects Gaza Deal; Chicago ICE Chaos; SC & Alabama Shootings (Ep 552)

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President Trump said Gaza cease-fire/hostage talks are “moving fast,” warning “time is of the essence” and that “massive bloodshed” could follow if Hamas rejects the plan. Teams are meeting in Egypt to finalize details this week. Fox News+1

In Chicago, Fox News published a computer-aided dispatch message allegedly showing CPD’s chief of patrol telling officers not to respond as ICE/Border Patrol agents were surrounded and rammed by vehicles—while CPD’s official statement claimed officers were on scene for safety. Follow-up reporting quoted former CPD sources blasting that account. Fox News+1

Greta Thunberg Detention Claims—And Israel’s Denial
Reports surfaced via activists and foreign-ministry correspondence alleging mistreatment after Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla; Israeli officials reject the claims as false and say detainees’ rights were upheld. Al Jazeera+1

Weekend of Violence

• South Carolina State University (Orangeburg): One dead and others injured in two campus shootings; SLED is leading, and one suspect has been arrested, according to local outlets. https://www.wrdw.com+1

• Montgomery, Alabama: Two killed and 12 wounded after rival groups opened fire in a crowded downtown area; identities released and a multi-agency investigation is ongoing. AP News+2CBS News+2

Why It Matters (Wallet, Safety, Liberty)

• Security abroad: A Gaza framework could lower regional risk—or, if it collapses, escalate quickly, as the President warned. www.ndtv.com

• Law & order at home: When local and federal law enforcement are at odds, the public pays the price; clear cooperation protocols are not optional. Fox News

• Community safety: Campus and city shootings underscore the need for coordinated policing, timely prosecutions, and community intel sharing. AP News

What to Watch Next (48–72 Hours)

• Whether Hamas/Israel teams in Egypt announce a first-phase deal. www.ndtv.com

• CPD/DHS updates, arrests, and any bodycam/dispatch releases in Chicago. Fox News

• SLED and Montgomery PD pressers, suspect IDs, and charging decisions. https://www.live5news.com+1

How You Can Respond

1. Support local law enforcement and victims’ funds.

2. Share verified updates (clip + source) before commenting.

3. Keep the conversation focused on accountability and results.

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WEEKEND:Shelly Hamilton & Ryan Duerk: Unshaken Faith & Miracle Hill’s “Conversations on a Bench” (Ep 551)

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First… we’ll welcome Shelly Hamilton—author, musician, and a woman whose testimony has carried countless families through their darkest valleys. Her new book, Unshaken: Faith Forged Through Fire, is a daily guide for holding fast when the winds blow strong—grounded in Scripture, forged through trials, and anchored in the hope only God can give.

https://www.majestymusic.com/unshaken-faith-forged-through-fire-book.html

 

Then, we’ll welcome Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries—a cornerstone of hope for men, women, and children across our community.

Ryan is once again joining other homeless service providers around the country in  “Conversations on a Bench,” the kind of front-porch honesty that reminds us why faith in action changes lives.

Two voices, one theme: faith that shows up and serves. Stick around—this is going to be good.

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Maxine Waters Says the Quiet Part Out Loud on Health Care | Justice for Logan Federico (Ep 550)

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Day three of the shutdown brings the same stalemate in DC—short-term funding vs. policy riders—with health-care benefits and border policy emerging as the core flashpoints. A viral exchange featuring Rep. Maxine Waters (“health care for everybody”) lit up social media as Republicans argued Democrats are moving the goalposts. Meanwhile, a Portland city council video advising activists on avoiding immigration detection drew fresh scrutiny. On TV, Sunny Hostin argued it’s hypocritical to call yourself pro-life while owning AR-15s—reigniting the faith, life, and Second Amendment debate.

Why It Matters (Wallet, Safety, Liberty)

• Wallet: Shutdowns disrupt contracting, travel, and small-business planning while families face high premiums and energy costs.

• Safety: Voters want clarity: Are taxpayer-funded programs expanding to cover those here illegally? What’s the plan to fix the border?

• Liberty: The pro-life vs. gun-rights framing often reduces complex moral views to talking points; citizens deserve honest, consistent standards.

Winners & Losers

• Winners: Voters demanding transparent, single-subject spending and straight answers on eligibility.

• Losers: Politicians relying on clips and semantics over policy clarity.

What to Watch (Next 48–72 Hours)

• Any movement toward a clean CR vs. policy-linked funding.

• Concrete answers on health-care eligibility and subsidies during the standoff.

• Whether party leaders cool rhetoric—or escalate.

South Carolina Notes
Several members say they’ll forgo pay during the shutdown; the Logan Federico case continues to highlight accountability gaps and the death-penalty debate—fueling calls for tougher sentencing and better record-keeping.

 

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Government Shutdown Day 2: Mike Johnson vs. George Stephanopoulos | Travel Delays & What’s Closed (Ep 549)

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On Day 2 of the partial government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson sparred with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos over who’s to blame—and what’s actually in (and out of) the funding bills. We break down what’s closed, what stays open, and how the shutdown could hit your travel plans (TSA, FAA training, national parks, passports, Amtrak).

Plus: Elon Musk becomes the first person to cross the $500B net-worth mark, and a South Carolina judge rejects an attempt to block the state from sharing voter data with the DOJ—here’s what it means.

Key takeaways

• Shutdown mechanics: Many federal workers furloughed; essential staff (TSA, air traffic control, military) work without pay until funding resumes.

• Travel: Flights still operate, but staffing strain can mean delays; FAA training pauses; national parks vary by site/state funding.

• Healthcare fight: Clash over extending ACA enhanced subsidies and related policy riders fuels the stalemate narrative.

• Musk milestone: Market surge + private valuations push Elon Musk’s net worth over $500B.

• SC voter data: State judge allows sharing with DOJ—legal fight likely continues.

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Government Shutdown at Midnight? | Hillary on “White Men of a Certain Religion” | Harvard to Train Electricians? (Ep 548)

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Are we headed for a government shutdown at midnight? President Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, and VP JD Vance say Senate Democrats are risking a shutdown to restore “illegal immigrant healthcare.” We break down the clean CR, Schumer’s counter, what actually stops at midnight, and who owns the optics if the lights go out.

Next: Hillary Clinton backlash. On Morning Joe, she said “white men of a certain religion” are damaging the country—critics call it divisive and dangerous. We cover the quote, the response, and why rhetoric matters as tensions run high.

Plus: Harvard University’s tentative deal with the Trump Administration to restore $2.4B in frozen federal grants—including a $500M Harvard-run trade school for skilled careers (electricians, plumbers, manufacturing & AI support). What the agreement reportedly includes and what it means for higher ed.

And: Title IX enforcement in Minnesota. The Administration accuses state education agencies of violating Title IX by allowing biological males in girls’ athletics (latest example: a male on a girls’ softball team). We outline the federal demands, the state’s pushback, and what’s next.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro & headlines
01:12 Shutdown at midnight? Clean CR, Senate calculus, who gets blamed
09:10 Trump: Dems want “illegal immigrant healthcare” — what that means in practice
13:58 Hillary Clinton “white men of a certain religion” remark & fallout
19:40 Harvard trade school deal: $2.4B grants restored, $500M for skilled trades
26:05 Title IX in Minnesota: trans participation, federal ultimatum, legal path
33:20 Your calls/texts + final word

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Government Shutdown Standoff | Trump’s $24.5M YouTube Deal | “Get Woke, Go Broke” Hits Aussie Brand (Ep 547)

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To close or not to close? Washington faces a government shutdown showdown as Democrats and Republicans spar over a clean CR vs policy add-ons. We break down Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan, Senate dynamics, and who owns the blame if the lights go out.

Plus, new details on the bloody weekend: a Michigan church shooting and a North Carolina waterfront restaurant shooting in Southport. Authorities say both suspects were veterans with apparent service-related mental-health issues. We ask the hard question: Are we taking care of our veterans? We’ll outline where VA support works, where it fails, and practical fixes.

Also today: YouTube’s parent company settles with President Trump for $24.5 million—and we discuss what he says he’ll do with the money. And an Australian company learns the Dylan Mulvaney effect the hard way after a high-profile woke marketing move—millions lost and stores shuttered.

What’s inside

• 00:00 Intro & headlines

• 01:10 Shutdown watch: Clean CR, Senate strategy, who owns the optics

• 09:05 Michigan church shooting: timeline, victim updates, motive probes

• 14:32 Southport, NC marina shooting: suspect flees by boat; Coast Guard stop

• 19:48 Veterans & mental health: where the system breaks—and real fixes

• 27:15 Trump vs YouTube: $24.5M settlement & what happens next

• 33:20 Woke marketing backfire: Aussie brand fallout & lessons for U.S. companies

• 39:40 Your calls/texts + final word

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Bloody Weekend: Michigan Church Massacre, NC Marina Shooting, Eric Adams Drops Out, Portland Troops (Ep 546)

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Bloody Weekend in America: Church Massacre, NC Marina Shooting, NYC Mayoral Shock & Federal Troops in Portland

It was a violent weekend across the U.S. We break down two deadly mass shootings—a Michigan church attack during Sunday service and a North Carolina marina shooting where the suspect fled by boat—plus a political earthquake in New York City as Mayor Eric Adams drops out to block socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. We also cover the federal deployment to “war-ravaged” Portland, OR after clashes outside an ICE facility, and updates from country music and true crime: Dolly Parton postpones her Las Vegas shows on doctor’s orders, and former prosecutor Tommy Pope argues Susan Smith should remain in prison as her 2026 parole nears.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Michigan church shooting: timeline, victims, IED reports, first-responder response, community impact

• Southport, NC mass shooting: suspect pulls up to American Fish Company, opens fire, escapes by boat; Coast Guard detains person of interest

• NYC bombshell: Eric Adams ends his campaign; what it means for Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa

• Portland federal deployment: why President Trump sent in agents/troops; clashes near ICE; legal & political stakes

• Dolly Parton health update: postpones Caesars Palace Colosseum dates; what fans can expect

• Susan Smith parole fight: Tommy Pope says her crime warrants continued incarceration; 2026 parole window

• Listener mailbag on faith, forgiveness & public safety

Chapters
00:00 Intro & headlines
01:05 Michigan church massacre—what we know so far
08:42 NC marina mass shooting: suspect flees by boat, Coast Guard stop
14:55 NYC shocker: Eric Adams drops out; can Mamdani be stopped?
23:18 Federal agents in Portland: ICE facility clashes & legal angles
30:44 Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency—doctor’s orders
34:28 Tommy Pope vs. Susan Smith parole: true crime update
39:10 Listener texts & calls + final take

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