Rich Valdés America At Night

Rich discusses the news of the day, including the signing of a natural resources deal between the United States and Ukraine. We delve into the latest economic news, including this week's report on consumer confidence, with former Trump economic advisor Steve Moore. Later, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, talks about the deportation of pro-Hamas supporters, many of whom have protested on college campuses.

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Rich welcomes Ashley Hayek, president at America First Works, for a look at President Trump's accomplishments in the first 100 days of his second term. Later, pollster John McLaughlin breaks down President Trump's approval ratings, in contrast with confidence in Democratic leadership at historic lows. Plus, your thoughts on the border, the potential of AOC running for president, and much more.

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Rich discusses immigration, the border, and Trump's first 100 days with former Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX), along with her campaign to get back into Congress. Next, retired ICE Supervisory Special Agent Victor Avila, author of "Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto," weighs in on the roundup of over 100 undocumented immigrants at a makeshift nightclub in Colorado. Plus, we gets thoughts on Russia's temporary ceasefire and Iran's nuclear ambitions from Dr. Rebecca Grant, vice president of the Lexington Institute.

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Rich welcomes journalist and foreign policy analyst Sameera Khan, for a discussion of the Klaus Schwab investigation, and a look at his successor at the World Economic Forum. Next, DNI Tulsi Gabbard recommends charges related to the leaking of classified information; we learn more from Maureen Steele, co-founder of American Made Action. Later, John Wilson, the former president of Staples International, tells how his family was caught up in the USC admissions story in his new book "Varsity Blues: The Scandal Within the Scandal."

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Rich talks with former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Ron Vitiello about a federal judge's decision to halt her own order regarding the status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. School choice gets a victory in Texas; we learn more from Walter Blanks, Jr., spokesman for the American Federation for Children. Later, Robert Cahaly, chief pollster and strategist at the Trafalgar Group, fills us in on Democratic leaders polling at historic lows.

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Rich discusses small business support for DOGE and other economic items with former Trump campaign senior advisor Bruce LeVell. Next, HHS Secretary Kennedy announced a ban on food dyes this week, and declared 'Sugar is poison;' we get reaction from internationally recognized virologist and immunologist Dr. Robert Malone, author of "PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order." Later, Robert Bork, Jr., president of the Antitrust Education Project, weighs in on Google losing its ad monopoly case.

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Rich talks about the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran with Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of "The Iran Threat." Also, Alexandra Bougher, founder and chair of the Moms for Liberty chapter in Bergen County, NJ, shares her views on news of the day, including the death of Pope Francis and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. We also get an update on the wildfire in New Jersey from Assemblyman Greg Myhre; he represents the state's 9th District, Later, Col. Josh McConkey, a U.S. Air...

Rich checks in with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy for an update on DOGE and the economy, plus a look at how Newsmax is doing since its recent IPO launch. Also, a conversation with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) on news of the day, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveling to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Later, we note the passing of Pope Francis with Father Frank Pavone, president of the National Pro-Life Religious Council.

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Rich talks about the replacement of the acting IRS Commissioner with Dennis Kneale, former managing editor at Forbes Magazine and author of "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk." Next, we observe Good Friday in the company of Anthony Fleming, pastor at Church Alive. Later, a look at how the Trump tariffs might affect the A.I. race between the U.S.and China. Mark Beckman is CEO of the award-winning advertising agency DMA United and author of "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything."

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Rich talks with Mark Mitchell, head pollster at Rasmussen Reports, with word of Trump's poll numbers rising after tariffs. Next, a mass shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead and five others injured; we learn more from Dr. Currie Myers, retired sheriff and 'America's Criminologist.' Later, Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and columnist at the Washington Examiner, comments on plans from the White House for Congress to ax funding for public broadcasting.

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