Rising

On Rising today, Robby applauds President Trump for reinstating 8,000 troops who had refused the mandated Covid-19 vaccine in 2021. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) tells Rising how former President Biden’s preemptive pardon of Anthony Fauci might backfire. Trump continues his budget freezing spree, taking aim at federal grants, education and more. China’s new generative A.I. DeepSeek sends shockwaves through the stock market. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) gets grilled by the ladies of “The View.” All this, and more. #rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Trump signs executive order reinstating 8,000 troops fired due to Covid vax mandate—Robby Soave 9:28 Trump orders all federal grants paused, says 'Green New Deal,' 'Marxist equity' a waste 17:50 Rand Paul on Rising: Why Fauci's pardon could force him to talk; gain of function ban coming 27:40 President Trump's EO reverses Pentagon's policy on transgender troops 34:29 DeepSeek AI shocks market; Nvidia stock dips. Trump says this should be a 'wake-up call’ 43:13 President Trump's nemesis Jim Acosta leaves CNN after he is punted to graveyard shift 53:24 Selena Gomez sobs over mass deportations: Tom Homan reacts, Don Lemon defends her 1:04:45 John Fetterman stuns The View hosts, defends meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 CIA Finally admits lab leak is most likely cause of Covid pandemic! Fauci next? Robby Soave 8:13 Trump fires inspectors general. Schumer, Schiff say pres is breaking the law; Tom Cotton defends move 19:34 Colombia caves to Trump's demands, will take in mass deportation flights: White House 26:40 President Trump pushes Egypt, Jordan to ‘clean out’ Gaza; expert says it would destabilize region   37:01 Elon musk addresses Germany's AFD party, says that nation should not be ashamed about the past 46:21 Stephen A Smith admits on Bill Maher that he is 'a damn fool' for voting Kamala Harris 55:00 JD Vance clashes with CBS's Margaret Brennan over Tulsi Gabbard, J6 pardons and grocery prices  1:06:12 CNN anchor in disbelief Trump's approval ratings go through the roof: Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Rising, Robby applauds the CIA for finally admitting that covid originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. President Donald Trump dismisses over a dozen attorneys general over the weekend. Colombia's president yields to Trump demands and accepts flights carrying deported Colombian nationals. A former U.S. diplomat weighs in on the return of displaced Palestinians to Gaza. Elon Musk continues to shock, addressing Germany’s alt-right party AFD’s convention. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith makes stunning admission about voting for Kamala Harris. All this, and more. #rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Birthright citizenship: Reagan judge blasts Trump ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ order: Niall Stanage10:49 Egg prices soaring as bird flu spreads; Dems blame Trump?!21:19 Trump threatens Davos elites with tariffs; confronts Bank Of America over conservative 'debanking'31:39 Trump orders secret govt documents on JFK, MLK assassinations to be declassified40:14 March for Life takes place after Trump pardons imprisoned pro-life protesters  50:22 Joe Rogan blasts 'woke' liberals for 'crying wolf;' BMW leaves X : Elon Musk salute1:01:38 James Carville skewers fmr President Biden: 'Go back to your Rehoboth condo'1:09:16 Trump abolishes Mike Pompeo, Brian Hooke's security detail; Mike Waltz sends NSC workers home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 'Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and tech bros are joining Trump because Democrats pushed them!' Robby Soave10:33 Biden should have pardoned himself, Trump tells Sean Hannity; Robby and Niall debate J6 charges19:56 Elon Musk takes shot at Sam Altman over Stargate; Larry Ellison blasted for mRNA AI vaccine comments29:36 Are Trump immigration restrictions a new Muslim ban? Fiery Rising debate41:37 Speaker Johnson says ‘Biden crime family’ will be probed after pardons; Axelrod, Tommy Vietor blast former president49:31 Prince Harry settles with Rupert Murdoch's newspapers over hacking, surveillance scandal57:51 ‘14th Amendment does not guarantee birthright citizenship’: Amy Swearer1:06:25 Report: CNN moves Jim Acosta to late, late night; CEO Thompson warns reporters not to trash Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Ross Ulbricht freed; Trump pardons Silk Road founder after 11 years in prison: Robby Soave10:57 Trump purges federal DEI programs, overturns LBJ executive order on affirmative action22:00 Trump strips John Bolton of security clearance, secret service protection: 'Dumb person'29:31 Eric Adams vows to work with Donald Trump, tells Tucker Carlson: 'Can't spend next 4y rs fighting'38:10 World Economic Forum: 'Extreme' right wing views not protected under free speech, Olaf Scholz says 48:37 Trump THREATENS Vladimir Putin With SANCTIONS, TARIFFS: Daniel Davis Interview58:45 Trump bans 'radical gender ideology' from govt; trans issues under scrutiny: Brianna Wu1:10:14 Trump rails against Bishop Budde after politicizing sermon in nat'l prayer service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Beer, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute, offers keen insights into the political landscape surrounding Trump’s recent pardons, particularly for January 6th figures and Enrique Tarrio. The conversation dives into the significance of these actions for the Republican Party and debates over constitutional risks tied to policies on birthright citizenship. Highlights also include a discussion on media reactions to Elon Musk's gestures, the Democrats' evolving strategies, and the implications of revoking security clearances for intelligence officials.

Brian Morgenstern, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Treasury under Trump, dives into the intriguing concept of a federal Bitcoin stockpile. He explains how this could significantly alter the U.S. approach to cryptocurrency policy, especially under Trump's potential governance. The conversation also touches on Biden's controversial pardons, including Dr. Fauci, and the political ramifications of TikTok's status in the U.S. Plus, the heated landscape surrounding Vivek Ramaswamy's departure from DOGE adds another layer of excitement.

0:00 Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Obama skipping inauguration; Jill Biden says Melania declined tea invite7:33 Biden WH credits Trump in ceasefire deal; Max Blumenthal, Sam Husseini booted from Blinken briefing18:44 Biden White House defying TikTok ban for foreign influence activities: Ken Klippenstein27:33 'Unpacking the enigma of Biden's legacy: Prof Allan Lichtman joins Rising to discuss40:16 'Deep state' trying to impede Trump's agenda?! Mike Johnson ousts Mike Turner from House Intel Cmte49:42 Report: How Chuck Schumer privately urged Biden to drop out58:42 Bill Maher blasts Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass over 'red tape nightmare'1:07:50 Embattled NYC Mayor Adams in Mar-A-Lago, fueling speculation he’s looking for a Trump pardon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices