Well, I just think you should be more appreciative because this country has stuck with them through thick and thin. They were less smarter than Joe Biden because Joe Biden didn't have a clue. He just gave money hand over a fish.

Well, I just think you should be more appreciative because this country has stuck with them through thick and thin. They were less smarter than Joe Biden because Joe Biden didn't have a clue. He just gave money hand over a fish.

And they're losing thousands of soldiers a week and I want to see it stop.

And they're losing thousands of soldiers a week and I want to see it stop.

You're listening to the forty seven Morning Update with Ben Ferguson.

You're listening to the forty seven Morning Update with Ben Ferguson.

Good Tuesday morning, Ben Ferguson with you, and these are the big stories we're talking about on the forty seven Morning Update. First up, Donald Trump has set to address a joint session of Congress tonight.

Good Tuesday morning, Ben Ferguson with you, and these are the big stories we're talking about on the forty seven Morning Update. First up, Donald Trump has set to address a joint session of Congress tonight.

So what is the President going to say to you?

So what is the President going to say to you?

I have those details exclusively for you in just a moment. Also, cartel members are being arrested by the FBI. Why was this happening for the last four years under Biden? Harris?

I have those details exclusively for you in just a moment. Also, cartel members are being arrested by the FBI. Why was this happening for the last four years under Biden? Harris?

I have that as well.

I have that as well.

And finally, Donald Trump decides to stop military funding for Ukraine and Democrats react with rage and anger. It's the forty seven Morning Update and it starts right now. Story number one, Donald Trump will be addressing a joint session of Congress tonight, and more important than that, he'll be addressing the American people. Now, in politics, momentum is everything, and right now the American people are behind Donald Trump. So what can you expect this evening from the President. Well, Donald Trump said he vows to tell it like it is when talking to you, the American people. This will be Donald Trump's first Congressional address of his second presidency, and he understands it is an important one.

And finally, Donald Trump decides to stop military funding for Ukraine and Democrats react with rage and anger. It's the forty seven Morning Update and it starts right now. Story number one, Donald Trump will be addressing a joint session of Congress tonight, and more important than that, he'll be addressing the American people. Now, in politics, momentum is everything, and right now the American people are behind Donald Trump. So what can you expect this evening from the President. Well, Donald Trump said he vows to tell it like it is when talking to you, the American people. This will be Donald Trump's first Congressional address of his second presidency, and he understands it is an important one.

Now.

Now.

This also is a speech that he will give just four days after he said Zelensky, well, get the hell out of the White House. After that exchange with the President and the Vice President J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, Donald Trump and Vance, as you know, called Zelensky disrespectful during their White House meeting Friday over bringing an end to the Russian Ukraine War. Now, before the fallout, the Ukrainian president had been expected to sign a major mineral deal with the United States of America. They would also clearly give protection to Ukraine. Minutes before his big post on True Social Trump wrote, the only president who gave none of Ukraine's land of Putin's Russia is President Donald J.

This also is a speech that he will give just four days after he said Zelensky, well, get the hell out of the White House. After that exchange with the President and the Vice President J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, Donald Trump and Vance, as you know, called Zelensky disrespectful during their White House meeting Friday over bringing an end to the Russian Ukraine War. Now, before the fallout, the Ukrainian president had been expected to sign a major mineral deal with the United States of America. They would also clearly give protection to Ukraine. Minutes before his big post on True Social Trump wrote, the only president who gave none of Ukraine's land of Putin's Russia is President Donald J.

Trump.

Trump.

Remember that when the weak and ineffective Democrats criticize in the fake news gladly puts out.

Remember that when the weak and ineffective Democrats criticize in the fake news gladly puts out.

Anything they say.

Anything they say.

Reports on Monday said Trump was expected to meet with top aids to also bring suspension of US military aid to Ukraine.

Reports on Monday said Trump was expected to meet with top aids to also bring suspension of US military aid to Ukraine.

I'll have more on that for you in a moment.

I'll have more on that for you in a moment.

But what we do know is this, the Republican led House and Senate, they are listening to the President for leadership as they're trying to hammer out a major budget legislation package that supports Donald Trump's agenda, including the extension of his twenty sixteen Trump tax cuts, as well as securing the US Mexico border and stopping the flow of fetnyl. During his speech to Congress will be themes I've been told by several at the White House. Now, during Trump's first month in office, illegal border crossings drop to their lowest levels in more than two decades, that according to government statistics. Now, with his Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Muss, creating much fanfare due to the staff cuts and the findings of massive waste, fraud and abuse, there is assurances that Donald Trump will also address exactly what DOGE has done for the American people. Now, finally, you can also expect the President to talk about his tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional tariff on China. Trump has said the tariffs will go into effect Tuesday if there is no movement from other countries to get better deals with the United States, and it is something that he will proudly talk about as he addresses Congress. Now, one final point that you should also make note of watching when the President speaks tonight, is honestly just how excited he is and how much funn he's having doing what the American people have told him to do. There does seem to be a very different Donald Trump this time than what we saw in twenty sixteen, and that is something that many Americans are saying they're enjoying watching.

But what we do know is this, the Republican led House and Senate, they are listening to the President for leadership as they're trying to hammer out a major budget legislation package that supports Donald Trump's agenda, including the extension of his twenty sixteen Trump tax cuts, as well as securing the US Mexico border and stopping the flow of fetnyl. During his speech to Congress will be themes I've been told by several at the White House. Now, during Trump's first month in office, illegal border crossings drop to their lowest levels in more than two decades, that according to government statistics. Now, with his Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Muss, creating much fanfare due to the staff cuts and the findings of massive waste, fraud and abuse, there is assurances that Donald Trump will also address exactly what DOGE has done for the American people. Now, finally, you can also expect the President to talk about his tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional tariff on China. Trump has said the tariffs will go into effect Tuesday if there is no movement from other countries to get better deals with the United States, and it is something that he will proudly talk about as he addresses Congress. Now, one final point that you should also make note of watching when the President speaks tonight, is honestly just how excited he is and how much funn he's having doing what the American people have told him to do. There does seem to be a very different Donald Trump this time than what we saw in twenty sixteen, and that is something that many Americans are saying they're enjoying watching.

Next story number two.

Next story number two.

One of the most important campaign promises from Donald Trump was that if he was elected, he was going to go after the cartel members and declare that they are terrorist organizations. He promised to do more to keep Americans safe from these terrorist organizations, and well, they're paying off right away. The new FBI director Caspttel announced the apprehension of eight Mexicans wanted for murder and major drug trafficking. The federal Bureau of Investigations announcing that the agency took into United States, cussing the eight men from Mexico wanted by the FBI for murder and drug trafficking charges this week. In fact, two were FBI top ten most wanted fear fugitives quote, the FBI and our partners will scour the ends of the earth to bring terris and cartel members to justice. Cashpitel said in a statement, the error of harming Americans and walking free is over. The eight men included Rafael Caro Quintero, a former FBI top ten most Wanted fugitive, wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration special Agent Salazar back in nineteen eighty five. The FBI said that Quintero is widely regarded as one of the Mexican godfathers of drug trafficking and helped to form the Guadalajara Cartel in the late nineteen seventies. Allegedly, he had become one of the primary suppliers of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.

One of the most important campaign promises from Donald Trump was that if he was elected, he was going to go after the cartel members and declare that they are terrorist organizations. He promised to do more to keep Americans safe from these terrorist organizations, and well, they're paying off right away. The new FBI director Caspttel announced the apprehension of eight Mexicans wanted for murder and major drug trafficking. The federal Bureau of Investigations announcing that the agency took into United States, cussing the eight men from Mexico wanted by the FBI for murder and drug trafficking charges this week. In fact, two were FBI top ten most wanted fear fugitives quote, the FBI and our partners will scour the ends of the earth to bring terris and cartel members to justice. Cashpitel said in a statement, the error of harming Americans and walking free is over. The eight men included Rafael Caro Quintero, a former FBI top ten most Wanted fugitive, wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration special Agent Salazar back in nineteen eighty five. The FBI said that Quintero is widely regarded as one of the Mexican godfathers of drug trafficking and helped to form the Guadalajara Cartel in the late nineteen seventies. Allegedly, he had become one of the primary suppliers of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.

The US and.

The US and.

Oversaw the cartel in Costa Rica and at the US Mexico border. Another major rests was a man by the name of Jose Hernandez, also known as Elgato. He is another former FBI Top ten most Wanted fugitive who has also been apprehended. He is allegedly responsible for stalking and orchestrating the murder for hire of a forty three year old male victim in May of twenty thirteen in South Lake, Texas. According to the FBI, Hernandez previously held a high level position in the BLO drug cartel and is believed to have overseen the importation of large quantities of cocaine into the US, as well as committing violent acts within the Republic of Mexico and within the US to maintain his organization's power and status. He was arrested January the seventh of twenty twenty three in Mexico. Now the case was investigated by the FBI and now they have him in custody, also charging him for Inner States stalking and conspiracy to commit murder for higher Now, these are just two of the ten major arrests, and the question that every American should be asking right now is this, Why is it that so many of these people were allowed to walk free Among US and around the world and to terrorize Americans under the previous administration. Yes, it really does come down to leadership because when the president changed and he started making changes at the FBI. Now it is clear that these cartel terrorists are on notice that we're coming for you.

Oversaw the cartel in Costa Rica and at the US Mexico border. Another major rests was a man by the name of Jose Hernandez, also known as Elgato. He is another former FBI Top ten most Wanted fugitive who has also been apprehended. He is allegedly responsible for stalking and orchestrating the murder for hire of a forty three year old male victim in May of twenty thirteen in South Lake, Texas. According to the FBI, Hernandez previously held a high level position in the BLO drug cartel and is believed to have overseen the importation of large quantities of cocaine into the US, as well as committing violent acts within the Republic of Mexico and within the US to maintain his organization's power and status. He was arrested January the seventh of twenty twenty three in Mexico. Now the case was investigated by the FBI and now they have him in custody, also charging him for Inner States stalking and conspiracy to commit murder for higher Now, these are just two of the ten major arrests, and the question that every American should be asking right now is this, Why is it that so many of these people were allowed to walk free Among US and around the world and to terrorize Americans under the previous administration. Yes, it really does come down to leadership because when the president changed and he started making changes at the FBI. Now it is clear that these cartel terrorists are on notice that we're coming for you.

And finally, story number three.

And finally, story number three.

In a major move, President Trump has halted We've now being told all weapon sales to Ukraine. We also are being told that Donald Trump is considering freezing weapons shipments from the US stockpiles. This coming from a Wall Street Journal exclusive. Let me give you some more of the background. The Trump administration, they have confirmed, has halted new weapon sales to Ukraine and they are contemplating freezing all shipments from US stockpiles, actions that could significantly impair Ukraine's defense against Russian forces. This decision follows a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zlensky, during which Trump criticizes Zlenski's assertion that the wars end might be distant and suggested the US military aid could be suspended if Ukraine does not actively pursue peace negotiations with the US. Now, the suspension includes halting new deals through the US Foreign Military financing system, which is vital for maintaining Ukraine's military capabilities. Analysts are warning that without US support, Ukraine's ability to resist Russian aggression could be severely compromised. European allies and Ukraine's defense industry may partially be able to compensate. We're also hearing at this hour, but the loss of advanced US weaponry presents a significant challenge. European leaders have expresed concern over the shift in US foreign policy. The French President Macron has proposed a temporary truce to facilitate the negotiations with Europe, showing willingness to support peacekeeping efforts, although Trump remains resistance to any US government involvement. European officials are advocating for a truce and calling for US European unity, while Trump has signaled that Zelensky must agree to a ceasefire on US terms or face potential consequences. Now, the Trump administration and these recent actions indicate a significant shift in the US foreign policy regarding the Russia Ukraine conflict, especially after the way that Zelensky acted in the Oval office, making it very clear he is profiting off war and has no intention of stopping this war or negotiating for peace now. This move also puts Zelensky in an awkward situation with the Ukrainian citizens.

In a major move, President Trump has halted We've now being told all weapon sales to Ukraine. We also are being told that Donald Trump is considering freezing weapons shipments from the US stockpiles. This coming from a Wall Street Journal exclusive. Let me give you some more of the background. The Trump administration, they have confirmed, has halted new weapon sales to Ukraine and they are contemplating freezing all shipments from US stockpiles, actions that could significantly impair Ukraine's defense against Russian forces. This decision follows a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zlensky, during which Trump criticizes Zlenski's assertion that the wars end might be distant and suggested the US military aid could be suspended if Ukraine does not actively pursue peace negotiations with the US. Now, the suspension includes halting new deals through the US Foreign Military financing system, which is vital for maintaining Ukraine's military capabilities. Analysts are warning that without US support, Ukraine's ability to resist Russian aggression could be severely compromised. European allies and Ukraine's defense industry may partially be able to compensate. We're also hearing at this hour, but the loss of advanced US weaponry presents a significant challenge. European leaders have expresed concern over the shift in US foreign policy. The French President Macron has proposed a temporary truce to facilitate the negotiations with Europe, showing willingness to support peacekeeping efforts, although Trump remains resistance to any US government involvement. European officials are advocating for a truce and calling for US European unity, while Trump has signaled that Zelensky must agree to a ceasefire on US terms or face potential consequences. Now, the Trump administration and these recent actions indicate a significant shift in the US foreign policy regarding the Russia Ukraine conflict, especially after the way that Zelensky acted in the Oval office, making it very clear he is profiting off war and has no intention of stopping this war or negotiating for peace now. This move also puts Zelensky in an awkward situation with the Ukrainian citizens.

There has not been an election there since the war broke out.

There has not been an election there since the war broke out.

Many believe the he is a dictator, a de facto leader of the country, because no one really knows who supports him. And if you're a citizen in Ukraine and you see that the number one thing that is keeping you somewhat safe, which is US military armory, and you're going to lose that, then the people in Ukraine may turn against Zolensky. This is the first time we've seen major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question now will be what will happen in the days and weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge of Ukraine returns now. Zelensky has been blasted by Ukrainian lawmakers for the first time publicly for arguing with President Trump, because even they understand just how important the relationship is. A prominent Ukrainian lawmaker declared it was absolute idiocy for President Zelensky to openly argue with the US President Trump in front of the world during their oval office meeting on Friday. The member of the Parliament in Kiev lamented that Ukrainian's relationship with Trump came to an end on Friday after a heated White House meeting, and he accused Zolensky of not understanding what leadership actually looks like. He went on to write on Facebook, absolute idiocy to start arguing all caps where the President of the United States in front of the cameras, adding that it can be done and probably should be done, but not in front of the cameras. It's the first time we've seen major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question now will be what will happen in the days and weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge of Ukraine returns.

Many believe the he is a dictator, a de facto leader of the country, because no one really knows who supports him. And if you're a citizen in Ukraine and you see that the number one thing that is keeping you somewhat safe, which is US military armory, and you're going to lose that, then the people in Ukraine may turn against Zolensky. This is the first time we've seen major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question now will be what will happen in the days and weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge of Ukraine returns now. Zelensky has been blasted by Ukrainian lawmakers for the first time publicly for arguing with President Trump, because even they understand just how important the relationship is. A prominent Ukrainian lawmaker declared it was absolute idiocy for President Zelensky to openly argue with the US President Trump in front of the world during their oval office meeting on Friday. The member of the Parliament in Kiev lamented that Ukrainian's relationship with Trump came to an end on Friday after a heated White House meeting, and he accused Zolensky of not understanding what leadership actually looks like. He went on to write on Facebook, absolute idiocy to start arguing all caps where the President of the United States in front of the cameras, adding that it can be done and probably should be done, but not in front of the cameras. It's the first time we've seen major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question now will be what will happen in the days and weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge of Ukraine returns.

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