Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

A huge scam network in Asia was recently taken down. It had been stealing billions from American victims, while also using slave labor, extortion, and beatings as a form of control. 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 Times.

A new law in California places restrictions on AI companions. People who have artificial intelligence boyfriends or girlfriends, or even just AI friends, could get impacted by new safety protocols. California is now the first state to put these in place, with the goal of protecting kids. In other news, the government shutdown is still in place, and it’s not looking like that will change anytime so...

An insurrection could soon be declared in the United States. President Donald Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807. Among the many implications, this would give Trump broad powers to deploy the National Guard or military within 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 gues...

A new trade war has erupted between the United States and the Chinese regime. The Chinese Communist Party has begun notifying other countries that it will place heavy export controls on their products. President Donald Trump has responded to this by announcing a new 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods, with more potentially to come. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroad...

A presidential order with potential massive impact was recently issued by President Donald Trump, on “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” The order could affect not just gangs or groups like Antifa, which have now been designated as terrorists. This includes all the organizations involved in “acts of political violence and intimidation designed to suppress lawful polit...

A new movement of resistance is growing across the United States, with efforts to block deportations and resist federal law enforcement. In light of this, commentator and historian Victor Davis Hanson is raising an important question of whether the new movement represents a type of new confederacy. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views expressed in this video...

A plot to collapse phone networks in New York City has been shut down, and the Chinese communist regime is accused of participating in the operation. The scheme is raising alarms over China’s war plans against the United States. And now, there are ongoing investigations into whether the Chinese Communist Party has other similar operations throughout the United States. We’ll discuss this topic, and...

The U.S. government shutdown is now official, after Congress failed to pass its latest spending bill. Only essential services will continue until Congress can agree on a new bill. In the meantime, President Donald Trump has announced he plans to use the shutdown as an opportunity to cut government spending and shrink the federal workforce. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Cr...

The U.S. military is facing major reforms, and as part of this process, President Donald Trump recently told a gathering of top U.S. military officials that there’s an enemy within the United States—and that it must be dealt with before the problem grows too large. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests,...

A new peace plan for Gaza has been announced. It was unveiled as President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and it aims not only for lasting peace in Gaza but also throughout the Middle East. Alongside this, the Pentagon may be expanding the war on drugs to include strikes in Venezuela. We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views ex...

U.S. troops are being deployed to Portland, Oregon, with authorization to use “full force” from President Donald Trump. The operation aims to protect federal agents and ICE facilities, which Trump says are currently “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.” We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of t...

Concerns are growing about far-left violence in the United States. This includes the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, mass shootings targeting Christians, and other incidents—some of which led to the new designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization. Many news outlets have been accused of framing an opposite narrative—that most of the violence is coming from the r...

One dead and two are critically injured after a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office occurred in Dallas this morning, according to local authorities. In other news, the long-awaited study on the causes of autism has now been released. The Food and Drug Administration has declared that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause autism in children if their mothe...

A memorial for Charlie Kirk was held in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. “Crossroads” host Joshua Philipp attended the commemoration and shares his thoughts. In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, another type of movement is starting. The attacks against conservatives, the politicized use of labels like “fascist” to describe Trump supporters, and even the way the legacy media has framed people using th...

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at an event in Utah. He was shot in the neck while speaking at an event for students at Utah Valley University. We’re still waiting for more details, but here’s what we know so far. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Several news outlets are now claiming the Supreme Court has just greenlit racial profiling for authorities searching for illegal aliens. But is this really the case? We’ll have a look at the actual ruling and what it says. In other news, the FBI is now launching its own investigation into the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, which has sparked national...

Christians were being discriminated against by government policies, according to a new report from the Trump administration, which investigated policies and how they impacted people of faith. Meanwhile, Americans are being told to expect more immigration operations at businesses that have been hiring illegal immigrants. This follows a recent operation that found 300 illegal immigrants working at a...

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorizing the Department of Defense to use the Department of War as a secondary title. The update was made official during a White House event, where Trump said he was bringing back the original name of the department. And the action is raising questions over whether this is just a name change or a signal of something else. Alongside this, Tru...

The Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is meeting with other officials for events in China this week, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a hot-mic moment, the two leaders were caught discussing the possibility of living to 150 years of age using transplanted human organs. On another topic, the U.S. military is now waging an open war on the drug cartels. After the Pentagon pu...

A housing emergency could soon be declared, which would cut the costs of homes in the United States. The Trump administration is weighing an emergency declaration on housing this fall that would put new homes on the market while also reducing the costs. In addition to this, deportations and other policies around mass migration are also likely to free up more homes. And on that front, the Departmen...

A federal appeals court just shot down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and the Supreme Court could soon decide whether they stay or go. In other news, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced investigations into whether psychiatric drugs are a contributing factor in school shootings. We’ll discuss these topics and more in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video...

Cracker Barrel has become the latest focus in the culture wars. The old-time style restaurant announced a new logo and redesign, which was criticized for stripping away its character. The company has now decided to roll back to the old logo. But the issue has brought attention to a broader trend of corporate rebrandings, raising the question of whether the nostalgic look may actually be better. In...

A young Scottish girl brandishing a knife and hatchet has gone viral, and has become the poster image of an alleged crime problem now sweeping across Europe. Also, President Donald Trump has now moved forward to create a domestic military “quick reaction force,” confirming earlier reports that this could soon be in place. And in other news, a suspect in an armed carjacking reveals on camera how he...

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is out! Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye The CDC is now investigating possible problems from the COVID-19 vaccines. This includes a review of potential safety issues, the vaccines’ effectiveness, and whether or not they have the effect of creating immunity. Also, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will work as a first step to ending...

All 55 million visa holders in the United States will soon be investigated. The Trump administration is now looking into every person with a visa for any signs of criminal activity. And in other news, federal authorities have raided the home of President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton. We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views express...