If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

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FBI Offered Christopher Steele $1 Million to Corroborate Trump Allegations in Dossier

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1. Hillary Clinton’s Testimony in Epstein Investigation
Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
She denied knowing Epstein or having any involvement with him or Ghislaine Maxwell.
She stated she had never visited his properties or flown on his plane.
Tension arose during the hearing when a GOP lawmaker leaked a photo, violating closed‑door rules.
Democrats urged release of the full transcript for transparency; Republicans argued they need answers about Epstein’s connections.
Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify next, expected to face tougher questions due to existing photos and travel logs.

       Media Reactions
Conservative media (ex: Fox News commentators) strongly highlighted Hillary Clinton's testimony.
Coverage questioned her claims about not knowing Epstein despite Epstein visiting the White House multiple times during the Clinton years.
Some pundits claimed Hillary distanced herself from Bill regarding Epstein.

2. Donald Trump’s Rising Approval After State of the Union
A new poll (post-SOTU) shows Trump’s approval rising to 51%.
The speech focused on:

American history and patriotic themes.
Economic recovery messaging.
Positioning America as entering a “new golden age.”
The speech reinforced his “America First” narrative.

3. Trump’s Housing Policy: Ban on Institutional Investors
Trump emphasized protecting first-time homebuyers from being priced out by large corporations like Blackstone.
He signed an executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
He urged Congress to make the ban permanent.
Following his announcement, Blackstone stock dropped significantly.
Trump highlighted that corporations receive depreciation tax benefits that individuals do not.

4. FBI Controversy & Firings Related to Jack Smith Investigation
10 FBI employees were fired after improper surveillance actions surfaced.
The FBI allegedly subpoenaed and recorded calls belonging to:

Former FBI Director Kash Patel.
Trump aide and current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
One recording reportedly captured Wiles speaking with her attorney without her consent.
These actions have raised accusations of politically motivated prosecution against Trump.

    DHS Scandal: Kristi Noem Claims Internal Spying
Kristi Noem said DHS employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.
The spying targeted Noem and others inside DHS.
Employees involved were reportedly polygraphed and fired.
Noem described ongoing office sweeps to detect listening devices.

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1. Hillary Clinton&rsquo;s Testimony in Epstein Investigation
<ul>
<li>Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.</li>
<li>She denied knowing Epstein or having any involvement with him or Ghislaine Maxwell.</li>
<li>She stated she had never visited his properties or flown on his plane.</li>
<li>Tension arose during the hearing when a GOP lawmaker leaked a photo, violating closed‑door rules.</li>
<li>Democrats urged release of the full transcript for transparency; Republicans argued they need answers about Epstein&rsquo;s connections.</li>
<li>Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify next, expected to face tougher questions due to existing photos and travel logs.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Media Reactions
<ul>
<li>Conservative media (ex: Fox News commentators) strongly highlighted Hillary Clinton's testimony.</li>
<li>Coverage questioned her claims about not knowing Epstein despite Epstein visiting the White House multiple times during the Clinton years.</li>
<li>Some pundits claimed Hillary distanced herself from Bill regarding Epstein.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Donald Trump&rsquo;s Rising Approval After State of the Union
<ul>
<li>A new poll (post-SOTU) shows Trump&rsquo;s approval rising to 51%.</li>
<li>The speech focused on:
<ul>
<li>American history and patriotic themes.</li>
<li>Economic recovery messaging.</li>
<li>Positioning America as entering a &ldquo;new golden age.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The speech reinforced his &ldquo;America First&rdquo; narrative.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Trump&rsquo;s Housing Policy: Ban on Institutional Investors
<ul>
<li>Trump emphasized protecting first-time homebuyers from being priced out by large corporations like Blackstone.</li>
<li>He signed an executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes.</li>
<li>He urged Congress to make the ban permanent.</li>
<li>Following his announcement, Blackstone stock dropped significantly.</li>
<li>Trump highlighted that corporations receive depreciation tax benefits that individuals do not.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. FBI Controversy &amp; Firings Related to Jack Smith Investigation
<ul>
<li>10 FBI employees were fired after improper surveillance actions surfaced.</li>
<li>The FBI allegedly subpoenaed and recorded calls belonging to:
<ul>
<li>Former FBI Director Kash Patel.</li>
<li>Trump aide and current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>One recording reportedly captured Wiles speaking with her attorney without her consent.</li>
<li>These actions have raised accusations of politically motivated prosecution against Trump.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DHS Scandal: Kristi Noem Claims Internal Spying
<ul>
<li>Kristi Noem said DHS employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.</li>
<li>The spying targeted Noem and others inside DHS.</li>
<li>Employees involved were reportedly polygraphed and fired.</li>
<li>Noem described ongoing office sweeps to detect listening devices.</li>
</ul>
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Epstein Probe Erupts w Clinton Denials plus Trump Approval Spikes After SOTU

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1. Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
The Trump administration has paused $259.5 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota over large‑scale fraud concerns.
Fraud schemes allegedly include:

Paying mothers $1,000 to falsely diagnose children with autism to bill Medicaid.
A provider billing for 450 days of work exceeding 24 hours/day.
Centers billing for beneficiaries who were already deceased.
VP JD Vance and CMS Director Dr. Oz emphasize:

The fraud involves home and community‑based services that are hard to audit.
Minnesota must submit a corrective action plan or risk losing up to $1 billion in funds.
Providers have already been paid by Minnesota; the federal government is withholding reimbursement from the state, not from citizens.
Messaging centers on accountability, state leadership failures, and protecting taxpayer dollars.

2. Cuba Coast Guard Incident
A US‑registered speedboat was fired upon by Cuban authorities, resulting in 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
Cuba claims:

The boat’s occupants fired first.
Passengers (Cuban nationals living in the US) carried assault rifles, handguns, body armor, etc.
The group was attempting armed infiltration with terrorist intent.
The US position:

Nothing is verified yet; US agencies are investigating.
Officials (Rubio, Vance, DHS, Coast Guard) are demanding access to survivors.
No indication the operation had any US government involvement.
The event raises fears of a major diplomatic flashpoint, given:

Historical tension (e.g., 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown).
Current hardline US posture toward Cuba.

3. Buck Sexton Interview — Commentary on Trump’s SOTU
Buck Sexton praises Trump’s State of the Union as potentially his best speech ever.
Key themes highlighted:

Trump contrasting American citizens’ interests vs. illegal immigration.
Democrats refusing to stand for certain patriotic or moral moments.
Emotional moments involving:

USA Hockey Team representation.
Medal of Honor recipients.
Families of victims killed by criminal offenders.
Recurrent framing:

Democrats act with “lunacy,” “delusion,” and extreme partisanship.”
Sexton’s book Manufacturing Delusion is referenced repeatedly as analysis of:

Propaganda techniques
Manipulation of language
Ideological “madness”
Recent Mexican military action killed top cartel leader El Mencho and another high‑ranking lieutenant.
Indications that:

The US and Mexico may be moving toward a military‑style anti‑cartel strategy.
US operations (e.g., Caribbean drug‑boat strikes) resemble counterterrorism tactics used against al‑Qaeda.
Concern: Retaliation from heavily armed cartels could trigger dangerous escalation.

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1. Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
<ul>
<li>The Trump administration has paused $259.5 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota over large‑scale fraud concerns.</li>
<li>Fraud schemes allegedly include:
<ul>
<li>Paying mothers $1,000 to falsely diagnose children with autism to bill Medicaid.</li>
<li>A provider billing for 450 days of work exceeding 24 hours/day.</li>
<li>Centers billing for beneficiaries who were already deceased.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>VP JD Vance and CMS Director Dr. Oz emphasize:
<ul>
<li>The fraud involves home and community‑based services that are hard to audit.</li>
<li>Minnesota must submit a corrective action plan or risk losing up to $1 billion in funds.</li>
<li>Providers have already been paid by Minnesota; the federal government is withholding reimbursement from the state, not from citizens.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Messaging centers on accountability, state leadership failures, and protecting taxpayer dollars.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Cuba Coast Guard Incident
<ul>
<li>A US‑registered speedboat was fired upon by Cuban authorities, resulting in 4 deaths and 6 injuries.</li>
<li>Cuba claims:
<ul>
<li>The boat&rsquo;s occupants fired first.</li>
<li>Passengers (Cuban nationals living in the US) carried assault rifles, handguns, body armor, etc.</li>
<li>The group was attempting armed infiltration with terrorist intent.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The US position:
<ul>
<li>Nothing is verified yet; US agencies are investigating.</li>
<li>Officials (Rubio, Vance, DHS, Coast Guard) are demanding access to survivors.</li>
<li>No indication the operation had any US government involvement.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The event raises fears of a major diplomatic flashpoint, given:
<ul>
<li>Historical tension (e.g., 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown).</li>
<li>Current hardline US posture toward Cuba.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Buck Sexton Interview &mdash; Commentary on Trump&rsquo;s SOTU
<ul>
<li>Buck Sexton praises Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union as potentially his best speech ever.</li>
<li>Key themes highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Trump contrasting American citizens&rsquo; interests vs. illegal immigration.</li>
<li>Democrats refusing to stand for certain patriotic or moral moments.</li>
<li>Emotional moments involving:
<ul>
<li>USA Hockey Team representation.</li>
<li>Medal of Honor recipients.</li>
<li>Families of victims killed by criminal offenders.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Recurrent framing:
<ul>
<li>Democrats act with &ldquo;lunacy,&rdquo; &ldquo;delusion,&rdquo; and extreme partisanship.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Sexton&rsquo;s book Manufacturing Delusion is referenced repeatedly as analysis of:
<ul>
<li>Propaganda techniques</li>
<li>Manipulation of language</li>
<li>Ideological &ldquo;madness&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Recent Mexican military action killed top cartel leader El Mencho and another high‑ranking lieutenant.</li>
<li>Indications that:
<ul>
<li>The US and Mexico may be moving toward a military‑style anti‑cartel strategy.</li>
<li>US operations (e.g., Caribbean drug‑boat strikes) resemble counterterrorism tactics used against al‑Qaeda.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Concern: Retaliation from heavily armed cartels could trigger dangerous escalation.</li>
</ul>
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Minnesota’s Medicaid Meltdown plus Speedboats, Gunfire, and Chaos in Cuban Waters

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Economic Policy & Affordability
"Roaring" Economy: Trump insisted the U.S. is experiencing an "economic boom," citing a rising stock market and job growth despite public polls showing continued voter anxiety over the cost of living.
Retirement Savings Proposal: Announced a major new plan to provide workers who lack employer-sponsored 401(k)s with access to a plan similar to the federal Thrift Savings Plan, including a government match of up to $1,000 annually.
Tariff Defiance: Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his primary tariff authority, Trump called the decision "totally wrong" and pledged to implement "even stronger" alternative import duties.
Tech Industry Power: Proposed a "Rate Payer Protection Pledge" requiring major tech companies and AI data centers to build their own power plants to avoid driving up local electricity costs. 

Immigration & National Security
Enforcement Triumphs: Highlighted a massive drop in illegal border crossings, claiming arrests had hit their lowest levels since the 1960s due to his administration's strict policies.
DHS Funding Clashes: Blamed Democrats for a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, demanding they restore funding to the agency.
Proposed "Delilah Law": Urged Congress to pass legislation that would ban commercial licenses for immigrants without legal status.
Iran Warning: Stated that while diplomacy continues, he would not hesitate to use military force to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. 

Governance & Election Integrity
Anti-Corruption Measures: Called for the passage of the "Stop Insider Trading Act" to ban members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks.
SAVE America Act: Pushed for new federal requirements for proof of citizenship to vote, framing it as essential for election integrity ahead of the midterms.
"America 250": Invoked the upcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. independence this July 4th as a symbol of national "triumph and freedom". 

Democratic Response Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the official Democratic response, accusing the President of lying about the economy's health and blasting his immigration tactics as "unaccountable" and "violent".

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Economic Policy &amp; Affordability
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<li data-hveid="CAQQAA" data-complete="true" data-sae="">"Roaring" Economy: Trump insisted the U.S. is experiencing an "economic boom," citing a rising stock market and job growth despite public polls showing continued voter anxiety over the cost of living.</li>
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<li data-hveid="CAQQAg" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Tariff Defiance: Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his primary tariff authority, Trump called the decision "totally wrong" and pledged to implement "even stronger" alternative import duties.</li>
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Immigration &amp; National Security
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<li data-hveid="CAcQAA" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Enforcement Triumphs: Highlighted a massive drop in illegal border crossings, claiming arrests had hit their lowest levels since the 1960s due to his administration's strict policies.</li>
<li data-hveid="CAcQAQ" data-complete="true" data-sae="">DHS Funding Clashes: Blamed Democrats for a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, demanding they restore funding to the agency.</li>
<li data-hveid="CAcQAg" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Proposed "Delilah Law": Urged Congress to pass legislation that would ban commercial licenses for immigrants without legal status.</li>
<li data-hveid="CAcQAw" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Iran Warning: Stated that while diplomacy continues, he would not hesitate to use military force to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;</li>
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Governance &amp; Election Integrity
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<li data-hveid="CAkQAA" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Anti-Corruption Measures: Called for the passage of the "Stop Insider Trading Act" to ban members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks.</li>
<li data-hveid="CAkQAQ" data-complete="true" data-sae="">SAVE America Act: Pushed for new federal requirements for proof of citizenship to vote, framing it as essential for election integrity ahead of the midterms.</li>
<li data-hveid="CAkQAg" data-complete="true" data-sae="">"America 250": Invoked the upcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. independence this July 4th as a symbol of national "triumph and freedom".&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Democratic Response&nbsp;Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the official Democratic response, accusing the President of lying about the economy's health and blasting his immigration tactics as "unaccountable" and "violent".
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Inside Trump's SOTU Speech for America

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FBI Offered Christopher Steele $1 Million to Corroborate Trump Allegations in Dossier

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