Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security ...
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Brought to you by the Texas National Security Review, this podcast features lectures, interviews, and panel discussions at The University of Texas at Austin.
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The National Security Law Podcast (aka the NSL Podcast) is a weekly review of the latest legal controversies associated with the U.S. government’s national security activities and institutions, featuring Professors Bobby Chesney and Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas at Austin. They bring different perspectives to these issues, but always in a friendly spirit. The program is fast-paced but detail-rich, and is meant for lawyers and non-lawyers alike. If you’ve been looking for a thought ...
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Border Czar Tom Homan - Exclusive One on One
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38:48The conversation centers around U.S. immigration policy, border security, and the actions taken under the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration. Key topics include: Border Security Achievements: Homan claims that under President Trump’s renewed leadership, the U.S. now has the most secure border in its history, citing dramatic r…
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BONUS: Daily Review With Clay and Buck - May 20 2025
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50:56Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:…
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BONUS POD: Was the Autopen Running the White House and a Message in the Sand for Trump
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15:151. Allegations of a Cover-Up Regarding President Joe Biden’s Health The episode raises suspicions about a potential cover-up of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. Former President Donald Trump is quoted expressing disbelief that the public was not informed earlier. Questions are raised about the credibility of Biden’s doctors and whether …
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The MASSIVE Coverup of Biden's Mental Decline
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45:58Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline: The hosts argue that President Biden exhibited signs of significant mental decline even before taking office in 2021. They cite excerpts from Jake Tapper’s upcoming book and The Atlantic article, which describe Biden’s struggles with memory, attention, and communication during the 2020 campaign and presidency. The Hur…
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Ayatollah Outta Controllah, 401 (K) for your Kids & 'Was' Biden POTUS for 4yrs? He Can't Remember Week In Review
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36:24🧨 1. U.S. Foreign Policy on Iran This section is a detailed and impassioned discussion about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the U.S. response, particularly under different presidential administrations. Key points include: Criticism of the Iran Nuclear Deal: The speaker (likely a U.S. senator) strongly criticizes the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, claim…
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CNN Has Uncovered a Scandal...that CNN Covered up Biden's Mental Decline!
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33:51Criticism of Jake Tapper and the Media: The hosts accuse Jake Tapper and mainstream media outlets (CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, etc.) of knowingly covering up President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline. They argue that Tapper’s involvement in the book is hypocritical, likening it to an arsonist writing about fire prevention. Allegations of Cognitive Decline:…
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BONUS! Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 15 2025
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1:04:59Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your …
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BONUS POD: Tariff Turnaround-Understanding Trump's Reset on U.S. Trade
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12:25Breakthrough in Trade Talks: After two days of negotiations in Geneva, U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Descent and Trade Representative Jamison Greer, reported substantial progress with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. Tariff Reductions: U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods dropped from 145% to 30%. Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods dropped fro…
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Huge, Transformative Victory: Invest America 401k Accounts for Every Newborn Child in America
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48:43🔑 Invest America Initiative Core Idea: Automatically create an investment account for every newborn in the U.S., seeded with $1,000 from the government. Contribution Cap: Up to $5,000 per year can be added to the account in a tax-advantaged way by family, friends, employers, or philanthropists. Investment Strategy: Funds would be invested in broad …
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TNSR was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Joseph Nye on May 6. He was a titan in the field of national security, a gifted professor, a dedicated servant of the people, and a great friend. In honor of his life's work, we are re-airing an episode of Horns of a Dilemma from last year when Frank Gavin, Chair of the TNSR editorial board, sat down …
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Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - May 13 2025
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51:38Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your p…
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BONUS POD: Trump’s Triumphs w BIG Pharma & China Trade Deal
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14:281. Prescription Drug Pricing Reform The first part of the podcast discusses a policy initiative aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs in the United States. Key points include: "Most Favored Nation" Pricing: The U.S. would pay the lowest price available globally for prescription drugs, matching the lowest price paid by any other country. …
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Massive School Choice WIN in Texas & Opportunity for Massive WIN Nationally, plus Stopping a Nuclear Iran
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30:52🏫 Massive School Choice Victory in Texas & National Opportunity Key Highlights: Historic Legislation in Texas: Texas passed the largest and most comprehensive school choice program in the U.S., allocating $1 billion for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). These accounts provide up to $11,000 per student, and up to $30,000 for students with disabilit…
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Harvard Rewards Woke Politics, Cutting Off NPR & PBS plus Live Action goes Undercover on Planned Parenthood Week In Review
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28:30Harvard's Use of Tax Dollars: Discussion on Harvard's controversial practices, including rewarding students who targeted Jewish students. Examination of the Harvard Law Review's selection process, which allegedly discriminates based on race and affirmative action policies. Defunding NPR and PBS: President's executive order to end taxpayer subsidies…
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An American Pope, Bernie's Plane Hypocrisy, Biden Incoherent & Planned Parenthood Caught in a Sting
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34:26Historic Election of an American Pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Privos of Chicago has been elected as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy. The hosts discuss the significance of this event for both the Catholic Church and the United States. Criticism of Bernie Sanders and Private …
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BONUS POD: Operation Restore Justice Exposes Child Predators plus Largest Drug Seizure in US History
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13:181. Operation Restore Justice Background: The document criticizes the Biden administration for allegedly ignoring child exploitation issues, contrasting it with the Trump administration's proactive stance. Operation Details: Led by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Caspittel, Operation Restore Justice targeted child sex predators across th…
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SCOTUS Allows Trump's Transgender Military Ban, plus USAID Corruption & NPR Extremism
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31:59Supreme Court Decision on Transgender Military Ban: The Supreme Court allowed President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military to go into effect with a 6-3 decision. This policy bars individuals with gender dysphoria or those who have undergone gender transition from serving. The decision was seen as a victory for Trump, emp…
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BONUS POD: Banning Gain of Function Research plus Trump's $1000 Self-Deportation Plan
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15:03Executive Order on Gain of Function Research: President Trump issued an executive order restricting federal funding for gain of function research, which involves experimenting with viruses and pathogens that could potentially trigger a pandemic. The order aims to prevent US tax dollars from funding such research in countries like China and Iran, an…
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Trump vs. Harvard, plus Tesla Terrorist Released from Jail BECAUSE He's Transgender
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30:30Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status: President Trump announced plans to end Harvard University's tax-exempt status, citing the university's alleged discrimination based on race and anti-Semitism. The discussion includes the potential legal battle and the implications of revoking Harvard's 501(c)(3) status, referencing the Bob Jones University case as a pre…
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Judge Harboring a Gang Member, Trump Smacks down ABC News & DOGE finds Institute of Peace NOT so Peaceful Week In Review
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27:35Arrests and Charges: Former Donya Anna County Magistrate Judge Joel Kano and his wife were arrested for harboring a gang member and tampering with evidence. The gang member had incriminating photos on his cell phone, which the judge destroyed Judge Hannah Dugan from Milwaukee was arrested for obstructing an immigration arrest operation Gang Activit…
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Take It Down Passed to STOP Deepfake & Revenge Porn plus Maryland Man AUDIO Shows Wife Beating & Human Trafficking
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27:59Take It Down Act: Legislation: The act aims to protect individuals, especially women and children, from revenge porn and deep fakes. Bipartisan Support: Passed by both the Senate and the House, and is headed to President Trump's desk for signing. Provisions: Makes posting non-consensual intimate images a federal felony, and mandates tech platforms …
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BONUS POD: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions w 'Death to America' plus DEA Nominee Exposes MS-13 Gang Ties
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12:12Iran's Nuclear Capabilities: We cover Iran's Supreme Leader's stance on obtaining nuclear weapons, emphasizing the threat posed by Iran's policy of "death to America." President Trump's position on the Iran nuclear deal is highlighted, with Trump criticizing the deal made during Obama's administration and asserting that Iran cannot have nuclear wea…
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Celebration of Trump's First 100 Days Achievements: Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson highlight the successes of Trump's administration, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of his first 100 days in office. Energy and Vigor: They discuss the administration's energetic approach and rapid progress on multiple fronts. Tribute to David Horowitz Legacy: Ted Cru…
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BONUS: 100 Days of Trump! Daily Review with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton - Apr 29 2025
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50:51If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: ihr.fm/3InlkL8 100 Days of Trump Clay…
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BONUS POD: 100 Days of Trump-Border Security Triumphs and Media Frenzy
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16:32Border Security Measures: Historic Reductions: The administration achieved significant reductions in illegal border crossings and apprehensions of dangerous criminals. Policies Implemented: Tough policies were put in place, including designating violent gangs as foreign terrorist organizations and resuming border wall construction. Mass Deportation…
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TWO Democrat Judges ARRESTED, a Shocking Pattern of Dems Breaking the Law in support of Illegal Alien Gang Members
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30:12Trump Administration's First 100 Days: The conversation highlights the support for President Trump's efforts on illegal immigration, noting a significant drop in illegal border crossings and strong public approval for deportation policies. Democratic Judges and Illegal Immigration: Two Democratic judges are mentioned, one from Wisconsin and another…
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Alito & Thomas Dissent, Tesla Terror gets a Pass & Democratic Disarray Week In Review
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27:57Supreme Court Ruling: The Supreme Court issued an order blocking the deportation of Venezuelan illegal immigrants under an 18th-century law. Justice Alito and Justice Thomas dissented, criticizing the decision as hasty and legally questionable. The ruling was made without giving lower courts a chance to rule or hearing from the opposing party. Impl…
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FOUR New Injunctions Against Trump, as Dems' Lawfare Continues plus Nike Funding Transgender Research & Dems in Chaos Nationwide
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33:38Lawfare Against President Trump: Discussion on the legal challenges faced by President Trump and his administration. Four recent lawsuits against Trump were highlighted, focusing on election integrity, sanctuary cities, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies. The hosts argue that these lawsuits are part of a coordinated effort by Democ…
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BONUS - Daily Review with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton - Apr 24 2025
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1:05:25Meet our friends Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict with Ted Cruz, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever…
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BONUS POD: Trump's First 100 Days in Office, a New era at the Border-from the WH
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16:33Trade Negotiations with China: President Trump emphasized that the entire world wants to be part of trade negotiations with the United States. He mentioned that the administration is actively talking to China and other countries about trade deals. Trump highlighted the importance of fair trade deals and the potential to lower taxes significantly on…
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Massive Drop in Illegal Border Crossings, Major Parental Rights case at SCOTUS, Elizabeth Warren Caught in a Lie & Dems Refuse to Prosecute Tesla Terrorists
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38:161. Massive Drop in Illegal Border Crossings Under Trump Administration: We discuss the significant reduction in illegal border crossings under Donald Trump's administration. The policy changes, particularly ending catch and release, led to a 99.99% drop in illegal border crossings. Statistics: In December 2023, 189,604 illegal immigrants were caugh…
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BONUS! Daily Review with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton - Apr 22 2025
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1:01:13Meet our friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your …
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BONUS POD: Trump Defends Hegseth, the Future of the Catholic Church plus Retail Giants Meet Trump
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11:46Easter Egg Roll at the White House: The event was attended by many children and families. Media coverage included rumors about Donald Trump losing confidence in Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense. Allegations surfaced that Hegseth shared military information in private Signal chats, involving his wife, brother, and personal attorney. Trump d…
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Dems Double Down on Illegal Alien Gang Members & Shocking Supreme Court Decision Halting Deportations
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30:55Democratic Senators' Stance on Illegal Immigration: The podcast criticizes Democratic senators for their stance on illegal immigration, particularly focusing on MS-13 gang members. Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland is highlighted for his visit to El Salvador to meet with an MS-13 gang member, which the hosts find astonishing and politically mo…
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Trump Victory on Deporting Students, Harvard Loses Serious Funding plus EPA Chief Zeldin on CA Wildfire Clean Up Week In Review
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28:38Immigration and Deportation: The Trump administration achieved a significant victory with an immigration judge ruling in favor of deporting students advocating for anti-Israel and anti-American protests. This case involved Mahmoud Khalil from Columbia University, who was involved in pro-Hamas protests and misrepresented himself on his green card ap…
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BONUS: Daily Review with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton - Apr 17 2025
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1:04:26If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: ihr.fm/3InlkL8 The Story Keeps Getti…
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American Energy Dominance: 1 on 1 w EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
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33:16Syndicated Radio Show: Senator Ted Cruz is the first sitting member of Congress to have a syndicated radio show, expanding the reach of the "Verdict" podcast to 84 stations across the country. Guest Appearance: The episode features Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the EPA, who discusses his background, including his military service and time in Con…
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BONUS POD: Tariff Tango-China & Japan arrive in DC plus Guantanamo Bay Expansion
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12:34Trade Negotiations with Japan: President Trump met with Japanese officials to discuss trade negotiations, resulting in positive feedback on social media. Discussions included military support costs and trade fairness. Japan has a long-standing military alliance with the US, with many American troops stationed in Okinawa. Japan's Prime Minister stat…
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MS-13 & Harvard-Democrats Defend More Illegal Aliens, More Gang Members, More Anti-Semites & More Anti-American Radicals
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35:10Democrats' Advocacy for Illegal Aliens: Democrats are advocating for the return of illegal aliens, including those identified as members of the MS-13 gang. We discuss a specific case involving an illegal immigrant, Abrego Garcia, who was deported by the Trump administration despite being adjudicated as an MS-13 gang member. Anti-Semitism and Radica…
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BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 15 2025
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1:06:56! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: ihr.fm/3InlkL8 It's Tax Day Buck Se…
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BONUS POD: Dems Demand Return of Deported MS-13 Gang Members plus Social Security Benefits for Illegal Aliens
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18:01Criticism of Democrats: Democrats for opposing Donald Trump and his policies, particularly regarding border security and immigration. We highlights a specific instance where Democrats, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen, are demanding the return of deported MS-13 gang members. Immigration and Deportation: The commentary discusses the deportation of an…
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UFC w POTUS, Big Tech Exemption from Tariffs & Trump Victory Deporting Anti-Israel Radical
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36:36Weekend with President Trump: Ted Cruz describes his eventful weekend spent with President Trump, including flying on Air Force One to Miami and attending a UFC fight. He shares his experience of the fight, the atmosphere, and the notable attendees such as Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, and Tulsi Gabbard. Tariffs and Economic Impacts: The discussion shift…
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Radical Judiciary Undermining Trump, Fencing Fairness & Mexico's Water Theft Week In Review
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31:57Judicial Activism and Nationwide Injunctions: An unprecedented number of nationwide injunctions issued against President Trump within the first two months of his administration, comparing it to the total number issued during the administrations of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. It discusses the implications of these injunctions, descr…
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In the Oval Office, BIGGEST Stock Market Surge in History, plus Mexico Stealing our Water & Trump Fights Back
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41:35Oval Office Visit Senator Ted Cruz's Visit: Senator Cruz spent about two hours with President Trump in the Oval Office, discussing various topics and receiving a challenge coin from the President. Stock Market Surge Tariffs and Stock Market Impact: President Trump paused tariffs announced on April 2nd and increased tariffs on China, leading to the …
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Bonus: Daily Review with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton - Apr 10 2025
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BONUS POD: Make Tariffs Pause Again (Unless You're China)
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12:07Tariff Increase on China: The White House raised tariffs on China to 125% due to China's retaliation against the United States. This move is part of President Trump's "America First" trade policy aimed at protecting American workers and manufacturing. Temporary Pause on Other Tariffs: A 90-day pause on some tariffs with other countries that have sh…
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THREE Supreme Court Victories against Lawfare Attacking the Trump Administration, plus 4 MILL Illegals w Social Security Numbers
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30:13Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members: The Supreme Court lifted a judge's order blocking the deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador. The Trump administration used the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century law, to classify these gang members as part of a hostile government. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that challeng…
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