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Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

It's easy to get lost in the daily news cycle, with its constant barrage of headlines and updates. What's often missing, however, is a broader and deeper analysis of what’s behind the headlines. Crossroads, hosted by Epoch Times senior investigative reporter Joshua Philipp, is an opinion and analysis show that presents deeper insights into the news cycle, culture, and society. It connects current events with history, ties various news stories together with analysis and opinion, and goes beyond the headlines to present a clearer picture of what’s happening in the world

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Jul 9, 2026

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Anti-ICE Church Protest Becomes National Scandal 21.01.2026

The incident where anti-ICE protesters stormed a church in Minnesota and harassed people in the middle of Sunday worship is now becoming a national scandal. The Department of Justice is launching investigations into the incident, and is now saying that charges will be brought. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host...

Trump Suggests Migration Is a Political Weapon Against America 20.01.2026

Watch 'Weapons of Mass Migration' here: https://www.massmigrationfilm.com/ President Donald Trump is suggesting that mass migration is a political weapon. This comes from a recent social media post where he urged supporters to read the new book by Peter Schweizer, “The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon.” We’ll discuss this topic and others in this e...

1,500 Troops on Standby for Deployment to Minnesota 19.01.2026

Troops may be deployed to Minnesota to help quell growing protests calling to block ICE deportations. The Pentagon has confirmed they are prepared to carry out orders if President Donald Trump carries out a plan to invoke the Insurrection Act. We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily...

US Freezes Immigration From 75 Countries 15.01.2026

The United States has expanded its immigration freeze to include 75 countries. This is partly about national security, but it also extends beyond that to include a new initiative against mass welfare and populations more likely to become dependent on American taxpayers. We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and gue...

Will Anti-ICE Protests Become the BLM Equivalent for Midterms? 14.01.2026

A political movement aimed at influencing the midterm elections is now taking shape, and it appears that anti-ICE protests are the new rallying call. The protests are now growing in size to the tens of thousands, the Trump administration is responding by bolstering the number of federal agents, and investigations are now being launched into the organizers behind the movements. We’ll discuss this t...

Scandal Could Force Federal Reserve Leadership Change 13.01.2026

The Federal Reserve could soon see a change in leadership as its chair is under a criminal investigation. It comes as President Donald Trump has been trying to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position in a bid to install new leadership that could lower interest rates. The criminal charges are over Powell’s testimony to a Senate committee on the renovations of Federal Reserve bu...

US Launches Effort for Sovereignty Over Globalism 12.01.2026

A huge shift has taken place in the way the United States approaches the world. In a new push, the Trump administration is withdrawing from dozens of United Nations organizations and entities, while declaring this is a choice to restore the sovereignty of the country. We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and gue...

Trump Shakes Housing Market, Alters the Food Pyramid 08.01.2026

Watch 'The Venezuela Operation' here: https://ept.ms/49I2LA3 The United States is facing a housing crisis, and part of this ties into large investors buying up single family homes. President Donald Trump just said this trend is now coming to an end, and he announced that he is now working to stop investment firms from buying more single-family homes. In other news, American now has a new food pyra...

Walz in the Crosshairs Over Minnesota Fraud; Trump Says California Is Worse 07.01.2026

Watch 'The Venezuela Operation' here: https://ept.ms/49I2LA3 The White House is criticizing Gov. Tim Walz amid the Minnesota fraud scandal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News, “[President Donald Trump] believes that Governor Walz is criminally liable, and I think the Department of Justice is going to find out.” The former running mate for Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential elec...

US Strengthens Its Influence in Latin America 06.01.2026

The Monroe Doctrine is back, and the United States is making this clear with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying, “This is our hemisphere—and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened.” We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Time...

Trump Suggests Mexican Drug Cartels Could Be Next After Venezuela Strikes 05.01.2026

The former leader of Venezuela is now set to stand trial in New York after being captured by the U.S. military. Now, President Donald Trump is suggesting other possible actions against drug trafficking, and Mexico’s cartels could be next on the list. In other news, the scandal involving mass fraud allegedly committed by mostly Somalis in Minnesota is slowly coming to light. After previous investig...

State Department Advances Campaign Against Mass Migration 31.12.2025

The State Department is now advancing its policies against mass migration, which it deems an existential threat to Western civilization. It is now looking for information on abuses of basic rights caused by people who migrate into other countries. In addition to this, the United States is also changing its policies on humanitarian aid at the United Nations. The goal, according to the State Departm...

CCP Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan; FBI May Denaturalize Somali Scammers 30.12.2025

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has now surrounded Taiwan with warships and is holding live-fire exercises. The move is directed at U.S. support for Taiwan and is taking place as the CCP pushes its agenda to take the island by force. In other news, the FBI is focusing on the Somali scam rings in Minnesota, and in a new update announced that fraudsters of Somali origin who have become American ci...

Trump Has a Plan to Make Housing Prices Tumble 29.12.2025

The affordability crisis is becoming the main narrative for the midterm elections. This comes down to homes and food, and the soaring costs that have reduced quality of life for many Americans. In other news, massive fraud has been uncovered in Minnesota, where individuals and organizations are accused of stealing billions from the welfare system. Local officials are being investigated as well, am...

Plan for 'Golden Fleet' of Trump-Class Battleships 24.12.2025

Plans for a new “golden fleet” of warships has been announced by President Donald Trump. This will see the creation of “Trump-Class” battleships, which are 100 times more powerful than previous American warships. The move comes amid growing concerns that the United States has lost its systems for wartime production, and amid a new push for factories to build new military ships in the face of growi...

Loophole Giving Welfare to Immigrants Shut Down 23.12.2025

A Clinton-era action that allowed many noncitizens to get welfare in the United States has been brought to an end. The system worked through a loophole going back to the 1990s, and this has now been officially changed. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The...

US Gives Europe an Ultimatum 19.12.2025

European nations have been fining and taxing American companies, especially in big tech. This has now led to attempts at enforcing European law in the United States, including those concerning freedom of speech. And now, the United States is pushing back with an ultimatum, stating that if these actions continue, America will begin acting in kind. We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episo...

Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction 17.12.2025

Fentanyl has now been designated as a weapon of mass destruction. The shift in designation could have sweeping impacts on law enforcement, international actions, and other policies related to how the drug is treated, and which actions can be taken to stop traffickers and dealers. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the h...

NGO Middlemen Being Cut Out From US Aid Programs 16.12.2025

Nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) are about to lose a great deal of federal government money. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that tax dollars meant for foreign aid have instead been heavily used to prop up NGOs. And many NGOs have gotten involved in programs that facilitate mass migration, in what’s now being referred to as the “refugee industrial complex.” We’ll discuss this topic an...

Crime Statistic on Illegal Immigrants Shows Concerning Trend 15.12.2025

Visit https://shenyun.com and use discount code: Josh26 --- Crime statistics are showing a concerning trend with illegal immigrants. It turns out that at least in New York, illegal immigrants commit crimes at about four times the rate of the overall population. And this could bring trouble for them, given that the Trump administration is now saying it will focus deportation efforts on people who c...

Equal Protection Restored Under US Law 12.12.2025

Identity politics have been merged into American law. This led to issues where race or gender were used to weigh guilt or innocence, and even the severity of punishment. But now, the Justice Department is rolling this back, and restoring what used to represent the principles of equal protection under the law. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in th...

FBI Taking Down ‘764’ Child Abuse and Extortion Ring; Trump Moves On Anti-Competitive Behavior in Food Supply Chain 10.12.2025

Members of an online network have been charged with engaging in horrific crimes against children. The allegations include sexual and other abuse leading to self-harm and even suicide. And the FBI is now working to take down this organization, known as the 764 network. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is now investigating foreign companies that are accused of price fixing and manipulating the Am...

Digital ID Plan for America Being Launched in Alaska 09.12.2025

A plan to create a digital ID system for Americans is being rolled out, and Alaska is becoming the first testing ground. This ties in with changes being made to the state’s myAlaska digital identity system, which is being interwoven with artificial intelligence and payment functions. And, this is also raising concerns over potential abuses that have been seen in countries that already have similar...

EU Attempts to Regulate US Platforms; Monroe Doctrine Makes Comeback 08.12.2025

The European Commission is attempting to regulate American platforms, and even fine them. The commission has issued a fine to social media platform X for 120 million euros, or just over $139 million. X is refusing to comply, and this is quickly turning into an issue of global diplomacy, and a question of whether foreign countries can export their laws to the United States. Also, on the point of de...

US Halts All Migration From 19 ‘High-Risk’ Countries 04.12.2025

After announcing his plans to pause migration from ‘high-risk’ third world countries, President Donald Trump has now taken the first steps. He has officially put migration on hold from 19 countries that were already under travel restrictions. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily...

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