Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

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...

A new type of bomb is being showcased for the Chinese regime, which aims to destroy an electric grid. A propaganda video for the bomb shows a simulation where the bomb is fired from a launcher, then breaks into cluster munitions to destroy an electric station. The video also comes on the heels of a concerning trend, where Chinese-manufactured signal jammers are being intercepted by U.S. customs ag...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has now passed. President Donald Trump signed the bill on July 4, clearing the way for a package that includes large-scale spending and large-scale cuts. We’ll take a look at what was included in the bill. And in other news, Elon Musk has officially launched the America Party as a new third party. Alongside this, he also described his political plans for the upcoming...

Charges from a recent operation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement suggest that a new type of criminal charge is being used against illegal immigrants working in the United States. Individuals are being charged with “aggravated identity theft,” suggesting that the administration could now be enforcing a crime that is commonly committed by illegal immigrant workers. Meanwhile, the U.S. Stat...

A new political party could soon be formed in the United States, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk could be the force behind it. The former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has since turned critical of some policies under the Trump administration, and he has now declared his intent to start a new political party for moderate voters. Meanwhile, Alligator Alcatraz is now open. The facilit...

There is a push to have citizenship verification for elections in the United States, and part of this effort includes a controversial system that documents American citizens. The tool will work as a searchable database that can be used by election officials, but it is raising concerns over privacy. The FBI announced the takedown of a fraud ring that was stealing hundreds of millions from the U.S....

A major ruling from the Supreme Court has brought an end to nationwide injunctions by district judges and could unblock many of the orders by President Donald Trump facing challenges, including his order ending automatic birthright citizenship. In a 6–3 opinion, the justices have determined that nationwide injunctions are not legal unless they’re done through class action lawsuits. This means...

After the United States launched attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities, some media reports are now alleging that the attacks only set back the Iranian regime’s nuclear program by a few months. The claims are based on an alleged top-secret assessment. The Trump administration is criticizing the reports as false, while also explaining how intelligence leaks can be used to skew the facts. Views e...