Morning Wire Evening Wire: John Bolton’s Home Raided & Cracker Barrel Rebrands? | 8.22.25
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Aug 22, 2025 A high-profile FBI raid shakes up the political landscape as John Bolton's home is searched. The show dives into the government’s recent suspension of work visas for truck drivers and the economic implications of potential interest rate cuts. It also tackles public trust issues, with President Trump pushing for lower rates while the FTC warns tech giants. In a cultural twist, Cracker Barrel's rebranding ignites controversy, and alarming trends in leisure reading among Americans prompt concern about societal shifts.
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Bolton Home Raid And Legal Stakes
- The FBI raided John Bolton's Maryland home in a court-authorized national security probe tied to information in his book.
- Officials stressed that no one is above the law and the search posed no public threat.
Work Visa Pause For Truck Drivers
- The State Department paused new work visas for commercial truck drivers citing safety and impact on American truckers.
- The decision followed a deadly crash involving a driver later granted work authorization and a commercial license.
Judge Orders Closure Of Alligator Alcatraz
- A federal judge ordered Alligator Alcatraz to cease operations and blocked new detainee transfers to the facility.
- Florida officials pledged to appeal, calling the order judicial overreach.