The Marco Gerace Show
The Marco Gerace Show brings you a hard‑hitting hour of geopolitics, economics and American news, backed by facts, sharp analysis, with a conservative, patriotic perspective. Cut through the noise and stay informed with a clear, honest look at the issues shaping the world today.
(6-4-26) Ep. 224: Tehran Admits Talks Stalled and Trump’s Pressure Campaign Exposes New Questions About Iran’s Future Nuclear Ambitions & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(New York Post) - Why Trump isn’t rushing back into war with Iran — despite Tehran’s provocations. (The Straits Times) - Iran says no progress in talks with US as Lebanon sees more clashes. (The Right Scoop) - Iran fires multiple ballistic missiles, drones at Kuwait, Bahrain; US responds. (The Wall Street Journal) - Trump Tells Aides He Won’t Resume All-Out War With Iran Unless U.S. Troops Are Killed. (The Hill) - Donald Trump goes after California, claiming election being stolen as results trickle in. (The Associated Press) - President Trump says he will...
(6-3-26) Ep. 223: Golden State Primary Results Shift Red as Voters Reject Status Quo Candidates & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(California Post) - Four surprises in California primary results as voters reject status quo. (The Associated Press) - California Governor all-party primary results. (Fox News) - AOC-backed Democrat with past ties to al Qaeda-linked group wins NJ House primary. (Jihad Watch) - Qatar spent over $65,000,000 to manipulate US education. (Washington Examiner) - UK police bodycam footage shows officers ignoring dying pleas of student stabbed by Sikh man who accused him of racism. (Axios) - House rebukes Trump over war in Iran.
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(6-2-26) Ep. 222: Trump Blasts Netanyahu Over Strikes on Hezbollah as Intel Warns Iran May Be Nearing a Nuclear Bomb & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(New York Post) - Trump reportedly tears into Netanyahu over Hezbollah strikes: ‘What the f–k are you doing?’ (Politico) - US commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied UK entry. (The Federalist) - Anti-Law-Enforcement Riots Like New Jersey’s Will Escalate Without Stronger Deterrence. (The Gateway Pundit) - Graham " Nazi Tattoo" Platner Drags Out Unhappy Wife as He Finally Breaks His Silence on Massive Sexting Scandal Embroiling His Campaign. (Washington Examiner) - Graham Platner questioned Armenian genocide in now-deleted Reddit comments. (Tampa Bay Times) - Florida lawmakers protect schools from DeSantis’ property tax plan. (New York P...
(6-1-26) Ep. 221: New NDAA Triggers Backlash Over Quiet Push for U.S.–Israel Military Integration & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(New American) - House NDAA Would Create New U.S.-Israel Military Integration Framework. (The Hill) - Iran halts ceasefire talks with US, says it will close Strait of Hormuz. (NBC News) - Netanyahu vows to expand Israel’s grip on Lebanon after deepest incursion in 26 years. (Time) - U.S. and Iran Exchange Renewed Fire as Trump Claims ‘All Will Work Out Well in the End’. (Just the News) - Exxon, global agencies warn of oil price spike within weeks. (Futurism) - Random Standard Wi-Fi Routers Can Scan Your Body to Identify Exactly Who You Ar...
(5-29-26) Ep. 220: Trump Targets Iran Deal, Experts Sound Off on National Security, and Inflation Punches Back & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(New York Post) - Trump convenes Situation Room meeting for ‘final determination’ on Iran deal — makes new demand for ‘nuclear dust’. (Reuters) - Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up. (Fox Business) - Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in April. (Barron's) - US Revises First Quarter Growth Down While Inflation Climbs. (Axios) - CEOs are losing confidence, new survey finds. (Quartz) - Sen. Markey questions TikTok-Oracle deal national security. (ZeroHedge) - Florida Governor Calls For Special Session To Eliminate Property Tax For Homeowners.
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(5-28-26) Ep. 219: U.S. Extends Ceasefire with Iran as Both Countries Test Each Other's Red Lines & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(The Associated Press) - Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire and start nuclear talks, pending Trump signoff. (Politico) - US says Iran launched ‘egregious ceasefire violation,’ testing fragile truce. (Reuters) - Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks. (Newsweek) - Roberts and Kavanaugh just broke ranks in a 5-4 Supreme Court vote. (Washington Examiner) - The CIA’s insane gold bars scandal. (The Hill) - Newsom says California will impose 100 percent tax on ‘anti-weaponization fund’ recipients. (Slay News) - Bernie Sanders Spent $608,000 on Private Jets, Luxury Hotels, Limousines During ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ T...
(5-27-26) Ep. 218: White House Slams ‘Fake’ Iran Deal Claims as Trump Hits Back After Self‑Defense Strikes & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(The Hill) - White House blasts draft Iran agreement as ‘complete fabrication’. (The Gateway Pundit) - President Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting Following US “Self Defense” Strikes on Iran. (ZeroHedge) - Over 70 Hezbollah Sites Struck As Netanyahu Orders IDF To 'Intensify Blows' On Lebanon. (Haaretz) - Ben-Gvir blocking state inspectors from Israeli prisons, preventing oversight. (Paul Craig Roberts) - Trump’s Sedition Act for Israel. (Bloomberg) - Americans Are About to Pay Even More at the Grocery Store. (CNBC) - Oil prices fall 4% after Rubio says U.S. will give Iran talks ‘every chance to succeed’. (Time) - Ken Pa...
(5-26-26) Ep. 217: Trump Orders Self‑Defense Strikes Near Hormuz Then Pressures Mideast Nations to Recognize Israel in Hard‑Line Iran Deal Push & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Fox News) - Jacob Frey criticized for remembering George Floyd on Memorial Day, six years after death sparked riots. (ZeroHedge) - What to Know About the Abraham Accords as Trump Pushes Mideast Nations to Recognize Israel as Part of Iran Deal. (NBC News) - Russia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’. (Bloomberg) - Supreme Court tosses Florida suit over immigrant driver’s licenses. (Fox News) - Illegal alien accused of causing fatal semi truck crash that killed 3 people: 'Shocking and criminal'. (Politico) - ‘The vitriol is going to be real’: Rep...
(5-25-26) Ep. 216: Memorial Day Monologue! Trump Claims Iranian Talks Breakthrough as Markets React & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Bloomberg) - Trump says Iran talks 'proceeding nicely' as deal appears closer. (The Wall Street Journal) - Oil prices drop on prospect of Iran deal, but investors aren’t celebrating yet. (CNBC) - Trump says Iran deal reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated,’ will be announced soon. (NBC News) - Trump says Iran deal reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated,’ will be announced soon. (The Statesman) - Shot dead at the gate: Who was Nasire Best, 21-year-old who said he was Jesus Christ and opened fire outside the White House. (The Hill) - Blanche revamps push for T...
(5-22-26) Ep. 215: Warsh Takes the Helm as Inflation Batters America with Soaring Rates and Crushed Consumers & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(California Post) - Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing husband’s cancer diagnosis. (Fox Business) - Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair. (CNBC) - Treasury yields are mixed as investors digest Fed chair swearing in, bond market volatility. (Wolf Street) - Bond Bloodbath Worsens on Inflation, Lax Fed, and Flood of New Debt. Mortgage Rates hit 6.75%. (The Wall Street Journal) - Mortgage rates hit a nine-month high in blow to prime buying season. (Bloomberg) - Inflation angst spreads as consumers spooked by rising gas bills. (The Hill) - Trump administration se...
(5-21-26) Ep. 214: Nuclear Standoff Deepens as UN Says the World Has Six Months Before Food Chaos & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Times Now) - Nuclear Stand-Off Continues Between US And Iran. (Politico) - World has 6 months to avert major food crisis, says UN as Hormuz struggle drags on. (Newsweek) - Nancy Mace Proposal Targets Foreign-Born Lawmakers–Who Would Be Impacted? (PJ Media) - The Morning Briefing: Texas Soy Boy Talarico Is Giving Dems Premature Electoral Elation. (New York Post) - Fraud mastermind behind Minnesota child nutrition program scheme handed stunning 4-decade sentence. (The Associated Press) - Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists after international backlash
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(5-20-26) Ep. 213: Israel Fight Splits MAGA as Senate Delivers Blow to Trump on Iran War & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Russia Today) - Trump vs Massie in Kentucky: Is Israel breaking MAGA? (ABC News) - Trump says he’s in 'no hurry' to make a peace deal with Iran. (Politico) - Senate advances anti-Iran war measure in surprise blow to Trump. (Reuters) - Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal. (Paul Craig Roberts) - British Schools Are to Teach Seven Year Olds that Only White People Can Be Racists.
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(5-19-26) Ep. 212: The $35 Million Dollar Race—Thomas Massie’s Primary Becomes Ground Zero for America First Candidates & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Newsweek) - Win or lose, Thomas Massie has torn MAGA apart. (New York Post) - 3 killed after two teen gunmen open fire at San Diego mosque before killing themselves — as disturbing details about ‘hate crime’ emerge. (Just the News) - Left’s election fraud denials crumble as DOJ exposes two-decade-long California cheating scheme. (The Associated Press) - Blanche doesn’t rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund. (Time) - Trump Cancels Planned Attack on Iran, Citing ‘Serious Negotiations’. (Washington Examiner) - Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant as Iran war ce...
(5-18-26) Ep. 211: Is America in a State of Decline and What is The Future for Western Civilization?
Today's Articles:
(Fox News) - UK pastor says he was arrested for preaching the gospel, speaking out against Islam. (Just the News) - Pro-Israel lobby spending millions to help unseat Massie in history's most expensive House primary. (The Federalist) - There’s Nothing MAGA About 500,000 Student Visas For The CCP. (Newsweek) - Trump approval rating double-digits higher than satisfaction with Democrats.
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(5-15-26) Ep. 210: China Flexes on Taiwan, Courts Undermine Trump Tariffs, Big Banks Feast on Home Foreclosures & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(The Hill) - Xi’s warning to Trump on Taiwan shows emboldened China. (Fox Business) - Trump announces China will buy 200 Boeing jets after Xi talks: 'A lot of jobs'. (Quartz) - A double-win for American business. (Daily Mail) - Banks swipe 42,000 homes from struggling Americans in just one month as housing crisis deepens. (The Wall Street Journal) - Bond Yields Hit Highest in a Year on Oil Fears. (CNBC) - Oil prices jump after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran. (Newsweek) - Fact Check—Did Trump Aide Name Tucker Carlson Possible Domestic Terr...
(5-14-26) Ep. 209: Trump Meets Xi While Oil Markets Shake as Both Sides Agree Hormuz Must Not Become a Battlefield & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(NBC News) - China and U.S. agree Hormuz shouldn’t be ‘militarized,’ Marco Rubio says. (The New American) - American Farmers Face Severe Challenges in 2026 Planting Season. (The Associated Press) - China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict. (Washington Examiner) - OPEC countries cut output as demand slows due to Hormuz blockade. (TImes Now) - Indian cargo vessel sinks off Oman coast after suspected drone attack, MEA responds. (ZeroHedge) - Where Have The Men Gone? (Washington Times) - Feds slap California with $1.3 billion penalty in light of massive reimburs...
(5-13-26) Ep. 208: Fauci Bombshell Rocks D.C. as CIA Whistleblower Speaks & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(National Review) - CIA Whistleblower Testifies Fauci’s ‘Cover-Up’ of Covid Lab-Leak Origin Was ‘Intentional’. (New York Post) - Possible Illinois hantavirus case not linked to outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship. (ZeroHedge) - Trump Says 'Open Up China' Before Landing In Beijing For Pomp-Filled Red Carpet Airport Welcome. (Reuters) - US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin. (Slay News) - Democrat Mayor Arrested in California for Acting as Illegal Agent of Chinese Government. (Fox News) - Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run backed by Paris Hilton, Kristin Cavallari as celebrity divide deepens.
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(5-12-26) Ep. 207: Mr. Trump Goes to Beijing as Core Inflation Spikes to 3.8% & Much More
Today's Articles:
(NBC News) - Grocery prices jumped more in April than they did in nearly four years. (WION) - China confirms Trump's Beijing visit from May 13 to 15: What's on agenda? (Jerusalem Post) - US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury. (Bloomberg) - Iran Says It’s Deployed Mini Subs in Contest to Control Hormuz. (Just the News) - Rand Paul announces Senate hearing with Fauci will have testimony from 'COVID coverup' whistleblower. (The Federalist) - Judge Lagoa Shows How SCOTUS Should Rule On Birthright Citizenship. (The Hill) - Mc...
(5-11-26) Ep. 206: Pres. Trump Rejects Latest Iran Proposal as 'Unacceptable', Oil Market Futures Begin to Rise as Supply Disruption Reality Persists & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Washington Times) - Iran calls terms of its response to U.S. deal ‘reasonable and generous’ after Trump’s rejection. (Seattle Times) - Long overlooked, Caspian Sea provides strategic trade route for Iran. (The Wall Street Journal) - Oil Market Underestimates Risk to Supply. (Fox News) - Energy Secretary Wright says Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax amid price surge. (Fox Business) - AOC-backed $25 minimum wage could squeeze small businesses in red states.
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(5-8-26) Ep. 205: Red Flags Behind April Job Boom, Trade Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, U.S. Forces Hammer Iranian Ports and Ships & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(CNBC) - U.S. payrolls jump more than expected, but the report had several red flags for the economy. (Politico) - Trade court rules Trump’s replacement tariffs illegal. (Quartz) - AI, the Fed, and interest rates. (The Wall Street Journal) - Trump’s border spending spurs boom in AI-infused surveillance. (CNBC) - Shell CEO says oil market is short nearly 1 billion barrels due to Iran war, and the hole deepens every day. (Reuters) - US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, Fox News reporter says. (New York Post) - US forces hit ta...
(5-7-26) Ep. 204: As the ‘Climate Emergency’ Fizzles, Iran Builds a Shipping Empire in Hormuz & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(PJ Media) - It's Official: The Climate Scam Was a Scam All Along. (The Hill) - Iranian official calls reported peace proposal ‘Americans’ wish list’. (The Associated Press) - Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US. (Reuters) - Chinese-owned oil tanker hit near Hormuz as US pauses ship-protection plan, report says. (Forbes) - U.S. Fighter Jet Fires On Iranian Tanker After Trump Touts Peace Proposal. (Bloomberg) - US considers tapping oil at military bases to refill reserve. (California Post) - Dem candidates make stunning debate...
(5-6-26) Ep. 203: Epstein Subpoenas Ignite Hill Meltdown, While Trump Freezes Project Freedom & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(The Gateway Pundit) - Congress Grilled on Epstein Files as Palm Beach Hearing, Bondi & Gates Testimony Looms—Lawmakers Demand Full Subpoenas, Stumble on Podesta. (The Gateway Pundit) - Rubio Fields Questions From Reporters in Epic White House Press Briefing. (The Hill) - Trump announces pause on Project Freedom. (The Associated Press) - US and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing. (Oil Price US) - Pakistan opens Iran land corridors as region scrambles for routes beyond Hormuz. (Financial Post) - Key U.S. yield at 5% highlights mounting pressure in...
(5-5-26) Ep. 202: Fuel Running Out, Airlines Cutting Seats — But DC Celebrated the Move That Helped Sink Spirit & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Financial Times) - Airlines slash flights as fuel shortage fears mount. (Breitbart) - ‘Shame on You’: Elizabeth Warren Blasted for Praising Blockage of Merger That Might Have Saved Spirit Airlines. (View From The Wing) - More Airline Bankruptcies May Be Coming — JetBlue And Frontier Face The Highest Risk. (Washington Examiner) - Trump’s righteous fight against Mexican drug cartel corruption. (New York Post) - Trump suggests Iran war could last ‘another two weeks,’ ‘maybe three weeks’. (Modernity) - DC Judge APOLOGISES To Alleged Trump ASSASSIN. (Breitbart) - Spanberger Hints That Virginia Could See Taxes on Gym Memberships...
(5-4-26) - Ep. 201: Fauci Indictment Clock Ticks Down as DOJ Stalls, While Trump Skeptical on Iran’s Sudden ‘Peace’ Pitch & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(New York Post) - Pressure on DOJ to prosecute Anthony Fauci grows after adviser indicted—with days left to charge COVID ‘lies’. (Bloomberg) - Trump Casts Doubts on Iran Peace Proposal as Details Emerge. (New York Post) - Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz: ‘Get on with their business’. (The Hill) - 2 US cargo ships have crossed Strait of Hormuz, military says. (The Associated Press) - OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz. (Paul Craig Roberts) - Trump Is Stealing German Job...
(5-1-26) Ep. 200: Debt Tops GDP, Factories Hold the Line, and the Iran Conflict Reignites Inflation & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(The Wall Street Journal) - U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP. (Fox Business) - Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts. (Reuters) - US manufacturing sector steady in April, but input costs surge amid Iran war. (ZeroHedge) - Bessent Unloads On Iran Leadership 'Rats,' Lists 5 Pressure Points As US Blockade Means Clock Is Ticking. (NBC News) - Israeli interception of Gaza-bound aid flotilla criticized as an 'act of piracy'. (Newsweek) - America struck by worst drought in 14 years—these states are worst affected. (Gateway Pundit) - North Carolina Uncovers 34,000 Dead Vo...
(4-30-26) Ep. 199: Economic Drag at Home as Iran’s Supreme Leader Declares Its Nuclear Assets ‘Non‑Negotiable & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(CNBC) - Core inflation rate hit 3.2% in March as first-quarter growth disappointed at 2%. (Bloomberg) - Iran’s new leader pledges to guard nuclear and missile tech. (Just the News) - Trump says he prefers Russia's help to end Ukraine conflict over their offer to help with Iran war. (Forbes) - Iran’s Supreme Leader Says It Won’t Give Up Nuclear Assets In Rare Public Statement. (Wall Street Journal) - Hegseth testified for first time since Iran war began. Here are five takeaways. (CBS News) - As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump...
(4-29-26) Ep. 198: Trump Warns Iran as Washington Ramps Up Hormuz Blockade Prep and Pentagon Brass Face a $1.5 Trillion Showdown & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Washington Times) - Trump warns Iran: ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’. (Bloomberg) - Trump tells aides to prep for lengthy Hormuz blockade, report says. (Washington Examiner) - Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine testify to Congress on $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget. (NBC News) - King Charles delivers pointed message on U.S. visit amid rising tensions with Trump. (Time Magazine) - Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Over Alleged Trump Threat. (Gatestone Institute) - Trump's Triumph: Nuclear Fusion Roadmap, the Next Breakthrough in America's 'Tech Revolution'. (New York Times) - California Billionaire Tax Has Signatures Needed for Ball...
(4-28-26) Ep. 197: Jimmy Kimmel Faces Firing Calls as U.S. Shows Little Interest in Iran’s Hormuz Proposal & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(USA Today) - Will Jimmy Kimmel be fired after Trump backlash to 'expectant widow' joke? (NBC News) - U.S. appears cool on Iran proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz without a nuclear deal. (Daily Mail) - Billionaire who predicted 2008 financial crisis warns US faces 'something worse than a recession' as ‘worst of both worlds’ economy takes hold. (Bloomberg) - US Wheat Crops Wither, Herds Thin as Spring Drought Deepens. (CNBC) - Palantir inks $300 million deal with USDA to safeguard food supply. (Newsweek) - New Florida Map Revealed by Ron DeSantis Amid Trump’s Redist...
(4-27-26) Ep. 196: Another Gunman, Another Security Breach — While Iran Tries to Leverage the Strait & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Wall Street Journal) - The simple security flaws that exposed Trump to another gunman. (The Federalist) - The Secret Service Failed Trump — Again. (The Associated Press) - Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say. (The Hill) - Virginia court rules in favor of Democrats in redistricting case. (Gadget Review) - Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027. (Just the News) - Trump’s prescription drug policies are making small-town pharmacies great again. (Study Finds) - Study Links UPFs To Rising Dementia Risk Score...
(4-24-26) Ep. 195: World on Edge — Armenian Genocide Remembered, IEA Chief Calls Out Oil Energy Crisis, Global AI Market Bubble Will Fail & Much More.
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(Yahoo News! - The Chronicle) - Commemoration of the Armenian genocide at the State Capitol. (Fortune) - ‘The biggest energy security threat in history’: IEA chief warns 13 million barrels a day are gone with no cure in sight. (CNBC) - Global stock markets are too inflated and will fall, top Bank of England official warns. (Wall Street Journal) - Fear of shortages boosts global factories, but Eurozone activity declines. (Breitbart News) - ‘Very Good Chance of Peace’: Trump Extends Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire 3 Weeks After Landmark White House Talks. (Newsweek) - Iran's ships sneak past US blockade as navy...
(4-23-26) Ep. 194: Leading Candidates Clash as California’s Challenges Dominate Debate & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(USA Today) - 5 takeaways from gubernatorial debate Californians should know. (The Gateway Pundit) - New Report From Conservative Think Tank Claims Gavin Newsom Spent a Billion Dollars to Import 400,000 Illegal Aliens. (Fox Business) - Seattle could lose hundreds of millions in tax revenue as Starbucks expands in Tennessee. (The Hill) - Americans grow more negative about economy: Gallup. (Time Magazine) - Trump Orders U.S. Navy to 'Shoot and Kill' Any Boat Laying Mines in Strait of Hormuz. (Newsweek) - Hung Cao Acting Navy Secretary After John C. Phelan’s Sudden Exit. (NBC News) - Tr...
(4-22-26) Ep. 193: Chaos on All Fronts — DOJ Targets SPLC, Virginia Map Fight Erupts, Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Tankers Slip the Blockade & Much More.
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(Fox News) - DOJ says Southern Poverty Law Center funneled $3M+ to white supremacist and extremist groups like the KKK. (The Gateway Pundit) - Virginia Passes Redistricting Referendum That Will Favor Democrats – Spanberger’s Betrayal Complete. (The Federalist) - National Popular Vote Hands Control To States With Worst Election Security. (CNBC) - Trump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing ‘seriously fractured’ Iranian government. (The Associated Press) - Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls. (The Straits Times) - Iran tankers laden with crude go dark to sail past US...
(4-21-26) Ep. 192: Ceasefire Doubts, Strategic Wins — White House Backs $3B Rare‑Earth Grab & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(The Hill) - Trump on extended ceasefire with Iran: ‘I don’t want to do that’. (Washington Times) - Trump suggests China got caught by U.S. sending military aid to Iran. (Fortune) - White House–backed USA Rare Earth makes $3 billion acquisition in South America to combat Chinese dominance. (New York Post) - Santa Barbara oil platform barrels ahead with drilling despite legal battle. (The Associated Press) - What to expect in Virginia’s special election on redistricting. (NBC News) - Trump signs order to speed up review of psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment...
(4-20-26) Ep. 191: Shots Fired Outside of Hormuz — Iran Doubles Down as Peace Talks Collapse & Much More.
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(New York Post) - US Navy destroyer ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship that tried to break Hormuz blockade, Trump says. (Wall Street Journal) - Seized Iranian-flagged ship was part of fleet that frequented China. (Politico) - Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire nears expiration. (Breitbart News) - Waltz: Iran Claiming Ownership of Strait of Hormuz a ‘Violation of International Law’. (Washington Examiner) - Wright says gas prices may not fall to $3 a gallon until 2027. (The Mirror) - Disturbing image shows IDF soldier smashing Jesus statue with axe in Lebanon. (Just the...
(4-17-26) Ep. 190: Trump, Iran Announce Reopening Strait — Reality: Iran Controls Passage, U.S. Blockade Still in Place & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Politico) - Strait of Hormuz reopening for commercial traffic, Trump and Iran say. (New York Post) - Trump claims Iran has ‘agreed to give us back the nuclear dust,’ not pursue nuclear weapon. (Armstrong Economics) - Inflation Was Already Rising Before the War – Now the Real Surge Begins. (Wall Street Journal) - Eurozone inflation for March revised higher on sharper energy prices. (Wolf Street) - PPI Jumps by over 6% Month-to-Month Annualized for 3rd Month in a Row. Energy Price Spike just Latest Wrinkle. (Just the News) - House, Senate approve short-term FISA spy powers extension after...
(4-16-26) Ep. 189: Ceasefire or Not, Hegseth Says U.S. Is Locked, Loaded, and Waiting & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Reuters) - US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered. (The Daily Express U.S.) - Europe has just 6 weeks of jet fuel left in 'largest energy crisis ever'. (The Hill) - Scarborough: US allies ‘very positive’ about US blockade of Strait of Hormuz. (Time Magazine) - Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution for Fourth Time. (Fox News) - Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire as US enforces blockade of Iranian ports. (Washington Examiner) - Hasan Piker 'rooting for the violent downfall of this country': Joe Concha. (Zero...
(4-15-26) Ep. 188: Persian Gulf to Red Sea - Iran Raises Stakes as China Defies U.S. Blockade with Unchallenged Tanker Passage & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Washington Times) - Trump says Iran war is ‘very close’ to over, says Iranians want a deal. (Ynet News) - Mossad chief: Iran campaign will end only with regime change. (CNN) - Iran’s military threatens Red Sea shipping if US blockade continues. (TWZ) - Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East. (CBS) - Iran claims oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid blockade. (The U.S. Sun) - China DEFIES Trump’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz as US-sanctioned tanker brazenly sails through waterway unchallenged. (Just the News) - Deregula...
(4-14-26) Ep. 187: Swalwell and Gonzales Quit Congress as Allegations and Ethics Heat Boils Over & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(The Hill) - Swalwell, Gonzales exits shift spotlight to other embattled lawmakers. (BBC News) - Trump says Iran talks could resume 'over next two days' as US says ships turned back by blockade. (Wall Street Journal) - IMF warns of deep global downturn if war is prolonged. (Free Press Journal) - 'If War Breaks Out & Pakistan Fails To Establish Peace, It Is Our Duty To Attack Israel': Turkish President Erdogan. (USA Today) - JD Vance says Trump's post of himself as Jesus was 'a joke'. (Port City Daily) - Law enforcement make arrest in Marine’s...
(4-13-26) Ep. 186: Talks Fail, War Deepens — Iran Threatens Gulf Port Strikes Amid U.S. Blockade Standoff & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Wall Street Journal) - U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Takes Effect. (Reuters) - Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade. (Associated Press) - Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war. (Moneywise) - Trump claims US prices are ‘plummeting downward’ after boasting the ‘only thing’ going up is your 401(k). What it means for you and your money. (The Hill) - Trump faces backlash over AI image of him as Jesus. (NBC News) - Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegati...
(4-10-26) Ep. 185: Direct U.S.–Iran Talks Set to Ignite Tonight in Pakistan, Weekly Economic Report & Much More.
Today's Articles:
(Bloomberg) - Trump demands reopening of Hormuz ahead of US-Iran peace talks. (Paul Craig Roberts) - Iran’s PressTV provides a different account of the War than Trump. (Fox Business) - Inflation surged in March as Iran war's energy impact hit consumers. (Maketwatch) - 'Sends shivers down your spine': Farmers sound alarm as fertilizer prices surge 30%, and it could hit wallets far beyond the fields next. Here's why. (Washington Examiner) - Consumer sentiment plunges to record low as gas prices spike. (Fox Business) - A new economic iron curtain is falling across America as trillions in...
