Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye People looking to immigrate to the United States could soon be questioned on just how much they love the country—and could face rejection if it turns out they’re anti-American. And in other news, Elon Musk may be changing his plans of creating a new political party to instead back a future preside...

The FDA is warning that a recent shipment of shrimp may be contaminated with a radioactive material. Meanwhile, authorities have released new details on the illegal immigrant involved in a crash while driving a semi that left three people dead. And in other news, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have unveiled a new “fit not fat” challenge. We’ll discuss the...

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye A new movement is starting to remake America’s election laws, and President Donald Trump says he will lead this effort. Also, Texas is opening up its equivalent of Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz. Their newly opened immigration detention facility, which is now the largest in the United States, is bei...

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye President Donald Trump is, yet again, trying to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, and this time, the goal is to bypass a cease-fire and go straight for a deal to end the war. Alongside Trump’s meetings with the leaders of both countries were a number of questions about what could be on t...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs had the effect of creating a type of unelected government, giving unelected national associations power over government agencies and over policy, which is being described in a new report as a type of “shadow government” that subverted the system. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opi...

A new National Guard force that would react to incidents of civil unrest is allegedly being considered. The Washington Post alleges that unreleased documents propose a new “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force.” The alleged proposal appears to follow a similar model to the deployment of the National Guard to respond to recent riots in Los Angeles and the new deployments in Washington to...

The District of Columbia is now under federal control. National Guard troops are being deployed to help secure its streets, and its police department will likewise be under federal control. The move was announced by President Donald Trump, who has invoked the Home Rule Act of 1973, in an action he says is meant to make Washington “safe and beautiful.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of...

President Donald Trump has ordered a new census that does not count illegal immigrants, and this could drastically remake the United States as we know it. The move could shift anywhere from 20 to 40 House seats from Democrats to Republicans, as well as give a more accurate estimate of the number of illegal immigrants in the country. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests...

Several American banks stand accused of discriminating against conservative customers and against cryptocurrency companies. This often involves what's known as "debanking"—and President Donald Trump is now said to be considering an executive order to prevent the denial of banking services from continuing. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this vi...

A grand jury investigation could be established on the Russiagate scandal. Attorney General Pam Bondi has allegedly directed her staff to move forward with the case, which could see criminal charges against individuals who were involved in running the discredited scandal against President Donald Trump during the 2016 election. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and d...

Our culture in the United States is changing. Whether it’s in film, fashion, or even just social discourse, the previous narratives based around identity politics are fading away. A recent focal point of this shift has been on an American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. Despite online criticism, the company refused to back away from its advertisement, and now even President Donald Trump...

Merit-based hiring is making a comeback. The federal government has now officially dropped a policy going back over 40 years that, until now, held that tests to ensure government employees were qualified for their jobs were discriminatory. The shift in policy aims to ensure the government is now hiring based on skill. And in other news, a special counsel investigation has now been opened into form...

The investigations into the Trump-Russia probes of the 2016 election are back in the headlines—with reports claiming a trove of documents has been discovered in several “burn bags.” In other news, the midterm elections are coming up fast, and Texas is preparing a move that could help Republicans maintain their majority in Congress. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests...

H-1B visas are now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. New rules are now pending that could help make Americans more competitive on job markets, and to prevent companies from switching to cheap foreign labor. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Florida has declared a tax holiday dedicated to the Second Amendment. The new “2A tax holiday” will allow Americans to buy guns, ammunition, and other items tax-free from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31. Meanwhile, the U.S.-Mexico border is now more secure than ever. Illegal crossings are at record lows. But human traffickers are finding new methods of smuggling people into the country via boats. Views ex...

A new White House order could bring back mental asylums. The order aimed at “ending vagrancy and restoring order,” brings an end to consent decrees, which will allow for people deemed a threat to themselves and others to be forcibly committed to treatment centers. And in other news, a new George Washington University report found connections between the Chinese Communist Party and pro-Gaza protest...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard outlined new evidence on July 23 on how the Trump–Russia narrative was created for the 2016 elections. In it, she said false information was spread by the Obama administration, and alleged that this was designed to harm then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily r...

The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to reform the organ transplant industry in the United States. This follows a study that found that some hospitals allowed organ procurement to begin despite patients showing signs of life. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the prospect “horrifying,” and said the entire system needs to be fixed. Views expressed in this video are opinion...

Russiagate is back. But this time, the narrative is flipped. The Trump administration is now alleging that the 2016 case was itself disinformation, and that evidence was misrepresented to clear the way to investigate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

New York City could soon have government-run grocery stores. At least that’s an issue now on the ballot with the upcoming mayoral elections. But we can look to history and basic economics to understand where this new initiative will likely lead. 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 necessa...

The Alligator Alcatraz model will soon spread to new states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced five additional Republican governors are now planning to build similar facilities to help streamline deportations. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

China’s communist regime is holding drills to prepare for a sea-borne invasion of the self-ruled island of Taiwan, while Taiwan is responding with its own drills for a potential war. In the face of this, the United States is shifting its military focus to the Asia-Pacific, and is discussing with allies whether they’re ready for a war with the Chinese regime. Views expressed in this video are opini...

In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has ended a long list of taxpayer-funded programs that were benefiting illegal immigrants. This includes programs on housing, education, grants, and many others. Some states are looking to create other programs to assist illegal immigrants, using money outside of federal funds. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not...

The 90-day pause has come to an end, and the tariffs are back. The interim stage, when most countries were paying a set 10 percent levy, is now shifting, with many countries likely having to pay very substantial tariffs. President Donald Trump has now issued letters to several international leaders announcing the new tariff rates starting August 1st. And with this move, Trump is also detailing his...

Churches in the United States have been regarded as a kind of sleeping giant for elections. The issue is, because of different regulations on nonprofits, churches have not been able to endorse political candidates. And because of this, they’ve been forced, to an extent, to stay out of politics. Critics have criticized the issue the other way though, noting that the regulations have acted as a gove...