The Monologue: Local school districts still struggling to hire teachers. The Interview: Kurt Schlichter (Townhall.com) on whether or not Mitch McConnell got played on CHIPS Act and the reconciliation bill. The Interview: Kash Patel, former senior director for counterterrorism for the National Security Council, weighs in on the threat of China. \\ LongForm: Jason Rantz panel on media bias with Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes, Florida Voice News editor Brendon Leslie, and moderator Karina Yapor.