The A.M. Update – Details, episodes & analysis

Aaron McIntire dives into Ukraine's audacious drone strikes on Russian air bases, targeting 40 strategic bombers, as ceasefire talks loom in Istanbul without Trump's prior knowledge. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenges CBS's Margaret Brennan on inflation fears, while the Supreme Court greenlights ending legal status for 532,000 immigrants. Aaron questions Chinese real estate near U.S. military bases, warns of drone warfare risks, and highlights Stephen Miller's take on Democrat failures.   news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Ukraine, Russia, drone attacks, strategic bombers, ceasefire talks, Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump administration, Scott Bessent, inflation, Supreme Court, immigration, Kristi Noem, Chinese real estate, military bases, Stephen Miller, Democrat Party, big beautiful bill, East Palestine, Bill Clinton, Doge, Elon Musk, Pete Buttigieg, 2028 election, current events

Aaron McIntire recaps the week's highlights, slamming Democrats for their authentic disdain for young men, calling out their "matrix problem" of transparent hostility. Phil Robertson's passing at 79 prompts reflection on his gospel-driven life, while Aaron shares the rare joy of a mundane family day. Mike Rowe critiques Harvard's $54 billion endowment, Doge's failure sparks debate with 47.8% of listeners calling it "cooked," and Elon Musk's exit underscores GOP betrayal.

 

news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Democrats, young men, messaging, Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty, gospel, family, mundane moments, Mike Rowe, Harvard, trade schools, Doge, Elon Musk, big beautiful bill, GOP, Stephen Miller, Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, current events

Aaron McIntire covers the fallout from the Boulder terror attack by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, with Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi vowing to deport the Egyptian national and prosecute anti-Semitic violence. Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns of a $2.6 trillion tax hike if the "big, beautiful bill" fails, while the Washington Post baffles over a "mysterious" fentanyl drop at the secured border. Democrats struggle to connect with young men, as Nate Silver's data reveals conservatives dominate among those with strong mental health, hinting at a spiritual divide.   news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Boulder attack, terrorism, illegal immigration, Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, hate crime, deportation, John Thune, big beautiful bill, tax increase, child tax credit, Washington Post, fentanyl, border security, Axios, economy, optimism, ICE, masks, doxxing, Moderna, COVID vaccine, Mount Etna, volcano, global warming, Steve Milloy, Tim Walz, young men, Nate Silver, mental health, spiritual battle, current events  

Aaron McIntire covers the escalating feud over the "big beautiful bill," with Elon Musk slamming it as a "disgusting abomination" while Trump and Mike Johnson defend its massive tax cuts and spending. The wife and five children of Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman face expedited deportation, as Kristi Noem probes their role, and two Chinese nationals are charged with smuggling a fungal agro-terrorism weapon. From Citibank's policy shift to protect conservative clients to Phil Robertson's unaired Duck Dynasty prayer, plus a heartwarming chat with Aaron's son Ben, the show tackles news and culture.   news, politics, Aaron McIntire, big beautiful bill, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, Rand Paul, tax cuts, debt ceiling, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Boulder attack, terrorism, illegal immigration, deportation, Kristi Noem, ICE, Chinese nationals, agro-terrorism, Fusarium Graminearum, University of Michigan, Joe Biden, pardons, transgender inmates, chemical castration, Ted Cruz, Cory Booker, Citibank, debanking, Donald Trump Jr., cryptocurrency, Mondelez, Aldi, Harvey Milk, Pete Hegseth, Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty, current events    

Aaron McIntire tackles U.S. District Judge Gordon Gallagher's ruling to block the Trump administration's deportation of Mohamed Soliman's family, linked to the Boulder anti-Semitic attack. Elon Musk's abrupt opposition to the budget reconciliation bill stuns Speaker Mike Johnson, despite $1.6 trillion in proposed savings. President Trump's call with Vladimir Putin signals Russia's looming retaliation against Ukraine's drone strikes on airfields. Plus, Trump and Elizabeth Warren align on scrapping the debt ceiling, Palantir Technologies faces scrutiny over a reported database plan, and a Texas woman dies from a brain-eating amoeba via tap water.   judicial activism, Gordon Gallagher, Mohammed Salman, deportation, Elon Musk, budget reconciliation bill, Mike Johnson, Russia Ukraine conflict, Vladimir Putin, Trump administration, debt ceiling, Elizabeth Warren, Palantir Technologies, brain-eating amoeba, national security

Aaron McIntire dives into the explosive feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over the budget reconciliation bill, with Musk slamming its deficit spending and Trump alleging Musk's opposition stems from electric vehicle subsidy cuts. Trump unveils a travel ban targeting 12 nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, to curb jihadist threats. ICE sets back-to-back daily arrest records, with 2,368 apprehensions of illegal immigrants, fueled by workplace enforcement and collateral captures. Plus, the Supreme Court revives an Ohio woman's reverse discrimination lawsuit, and Michigan's Rep. James DeSana pushes to impeach Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for election law violations. The A.M. Update delivers hard-hitting insights on these critical developments.   Elon Musk, Donald Trump, budget reconciliation bill, travel ban, ICE arrests, Supreme Court, reverse discrimination, James DeSana, Jocelyn Benson, deficit spending, immigration enforcement, Michigan impeachment, national security, electric vehicle subsidies

Aaron McIntire covers the chaotic Los Angeles protests against ICE immigration raids, with 2,000 National Guard troops deployed under President Trump's orders to quell violence in Paramount and Compton, where cars burned and protesters clashed with federal agents. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass slam the move as "inflammatory," while Border Czar Tom Homan defends it, accusing Newsom of enabling lawlessness with sanctuary policies. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, previously deported to El Salvador, faces a federal indictment in Tennessee for smuggling thousands of illegal immigrants, including MS-13 members. A federal judge approves a landmark NCAA settlement, allowing schools to pay athletes up to $20.5 million annually, reshaping college sports. Plus, Trump addresses his feud with Elon Musk over the budget bill, and FBI Director Kash Patel reveals a swatting incident.   Los Angeles riots, National Guard, ICE raids, Trump administration, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Tom Homan, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, MS-13, immigration enforcement, NCAA settlement, college athletics, Elon Musk, Kash Patel, swatting, deficit spending, sanctuary cities    

Aaron McIntire recaps the week's biggest stories, including Lucy Guo, a 30-year-old college dropout, surpassing Taylor Swift as the world's youngest self-made female billionaire with a $1.3 billion net worth from her Scale AI stake, co-founded with Alexandr Wang and backed by Peter Thiel. Concerns mount over Palantir Technologies' alleged contract with the Trump administration to build a centralized database on Americans, countered by ex-employee Wendy Anderson's defense of its data integration tools. Tim Walz and Nate Silver analyze young men's shift toward conservatism, with polls showing conservatives dominate among those with strong mental health. Plus, Stephen Miller slams Democrats' "unsellable ideology," and fears grow over Chinese-owned properties near U.S. military bases.   Lucy Guo, Taylor Swift, Scale AI, Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel, Alexandr Wang, Wendy Anderson, Trump administration, centralized database, Tim Walz, Nate Silver, young men voters, conservatism, Stephen Miller, Chinese investments, military bases, national security

Aaron and Bella McIntire deliver a feel-good No Suck Saturday, spotlighting some of the insane factoids about the Mission: Impossible franchise. A Georgia high school grad, Mykale Baker, who survived childhood cancer, goes viral for working his Burger King shift post-graduation, raising $180,000 via GoFundMe for college. A new at-home HPV test, Teal, revolutionizes cervical cancer screening. Ask Izzy tackles fitness myths, protein powder picks like Naked Whey and Ancient Nutrition, and recovery tips for achy workouts. Plus, Bella's nostalgic Jersey Shore rewatch with her sister brings light to heavy times.    Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise, Burj Khalifa, Michael Baker, GoFundMe, cancer survivor, Teal HPV test, cervical cancer, Ask Izzy, fitness trends, protein powder, Naked Whey, Ancient Nutrition, Jersey Shore, Bella, Aaron McIntire, positive stories

The A.M. Update dives into the escalating Los Angeles riots, where 700 Marines join 2,000 National Guard troops to quell unrest sparked by ICE raids. President Trump accuses California Governor Gavin Newsom of criminal mismanagement, while Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta sue Trump, alleging his National Guard federalization violates the 10th Amendment. Trump claims protesters are "professional agitators" and "insurrectionists," not just illegal immigrants. An illegal immigrant protester, interviewed by Willie Nelson, advocates for "real socialism" modeled on the Soviet Union's first four years. Senator Alex Padilla defends the "passionate" protesters, and Representative Maxine Waters denies violence occurred. Border Czar Tom Homan pushes for the Big Beautiful Bill to fund ICE and address 600,000 criminal illegal aliens. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. dismisses the CDC's Vaccine Advisory Committee, Greta Thunberg is detained by Israel for supporting Hamas, and another Chinese scientist is caught smuggling biological materials.

 

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