This Week in News

In this episode, we break down the House’s push toward a vote on banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks and why the issue has become a flashpoint for public trust. In this episode, we explore the political resistance, loophole and enforcement concerns, and why doubts remain that the ban will actually pass despite broad voter support. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down Tulsi Gabbard’s AmFest remarks arguing that Islamist ideology—not only violent extremism—poses a long-term threat to Western freedoms and social cohesion. In this episode, we explore her distinction between peaceful religious practice and political movements that seek to replace liberal democratic values, plus why some see this conversation as overdue while others see it as divisive. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s decision to pause all offshore wind construction across U.S. waters, citing serious national security concerns tied to foreign supply chains and critical grid infrastructure. In this episode, we explore the arguments for prioritizing energy security and sovereignty over speed, plus what this pause could signal for investors, regulators, and America’s broader energy strategy.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down how Gaza’s weakened centralized control has led to a volatile security vacuum filled by armed gangs, clan militias, and rival factions competing for territory and resources. In this episode, we explain why this fragmentation worsens civilian suffering, disrupts humanitarian aid, and makes any long-term peace enforcement far harder without a legitimate governing authority. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the leaked University of Illinois lecture materials that critics say push ideology over practical teacher training. In this episode, we explain why the controversy matters to parents and taxpayers, and what it reveals about the growing national fight over education, curriculum, and academic balance.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down why Senator Bernie Sanders is facing backlash after reportedly placing a hold on a bipartisan bill funding pediatric cancer research. In this episode, we unpack the political strategy argument versus the real-world cost of delaying research that could help families and save children’s lives.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down how Minnesota’s fraud crisis ballooned toward a staggering $9 billion, fueled by weak oversight, rubber-stamped claims, and systemic accountability failures. In this episode, we dig into the criticism that mainstream media missed or buried early warning signs—helping the scheme grow—and why this case should trigger tougher audits and safeguards nationwide. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down how House Democrats blocked a GOP-led funding plan at the last minute, sending lawmakers home early and leaving major budget business unresolved. In this episode, we explain what each side claims is at stake—clean funding versus policy reforms like spending restraint and border security—and why this familiar brinkmanship keeps pushing Congress toward short-term patches and shutdown-level uncertainty.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the Pentagon’s review of military discharges tied to the Covid vaccine mandate and why it matters for service members, fairness, and accountability. In this episode, we also dig into the FCC chair’s public admission that the agency isn’t truly independent—and what that signals about political influence inside federal institutions. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the arrest of a Chinese researcher on a U.S. visa accused of illegally smuggling pathogenic E. coli out of the country and why the FBI is calling it a serious national security issue. In this episode, we also explore what this case raises about biosecurity controls, research-lab oversight, and how the U.S. balances open scientific collaboration with tighter vetting and enforcement.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.