The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Story 1: Democratic Judge and Gang Member Trend : The Democratic Party is allegedly protecting radical gangs and terrorists. Incident : A Democratic judge in New Mexico resigned after immigration agents arrested a gang member living in his home. Details : The gang member, a Venezuelan national, was illegally in possession of firearms and had ties to a violent gang. He was released due to overcrowd...

Supreme Court Ruling : The Supreme Court issued an order blocking the deportation of Venezuelan illegal immigrants under an 18th-century law. Justice Alito and Justice Thomas dissented, criticizing the decision as hasty and legally questionable. The ruling was made without giving lower courts a chance to rule or hearing from the opposing party. Implications for the Trump Administration : The rulin...

Executive Order by President Donald Trump : Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate the Democratic Party's top fundraising platform, ActBlue, for allegedly allowing illegal campaign donations. The investigation will look into straw or dummy contributions and foreign contributions to political candidates and committees. The findings are to be reported within 180 days. Democratic Pa...

Lawfare Against President Trump : Discussion on the legal challenges faced by President Trump and his administration. Four recent lawsuits against Trump were highlighted, focusing on election integrity, sanctuary cities, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies. The hosts argue that these lawsuits are part of a coordinated effort by Democrats to obstruct Trump's agenda. Transgender Issu...

Trade Negotiations with China : President Trump emphasized that the entire world wants to be part of trade negotiations with the United States. He mentioned that the administration is actively talking to China and other countries about trade deals. Trump highlighted the importance of fair trade deals and the potential to lower taxes significantly once these deals are finalized. Tariffs and Nationa...

Background and Appointment : Linda McMahon was co-chair of the transition committee for the President. Despite her background not being primarily in education, she was appointed Secretary of Education due to her leadership and business experience. The President's goal was to shut down the Department of Education and return control to the states. Challenges and Actions : McMahon identified signific...

1.  Massive Drop in Illegal Border Crossings Under Trump Administration : We discuss the significant reduction in illegal border crossings under Donald Trump's administration. The policy changes, particularly ending catch and release, led to a 99.99% drop in illegal border crossings. Statistics : In December 2023, 189,604 illegal immigrants were caught and released under Biden's administratio...

Easter Egg Roll at the White House : The event was attended by many children and families. Media coverage included rumors about Donald Trump losing confidence in Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense. Allegations surfaced that Hegseth shared military information in private Signal chats, involving his wife, brother, and personal attorney. Trump dismissed these rumors, expressing full confidence...

Arizona Immigration Bill Veto : Arizona Governor Kitty Hobbs vetoed a bill that would require local and state law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials (ICE). The bill aimed to prevent local jurisdictions from passing ordinances that block cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Supporters argued the bill was necessary for a safer and more orderly system of deportin...

Democratic Senators' Stance on Illegal Immigration : The podcast criticizes Democratic senators for their stance on illegal immigration, particularly focusing on MS-13 gang members. Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland is highlighted for his visit to El Salvador to meet with an MS-13 gang member, which the hosts find astonishing and politically motivated. The discussion includes a critique of Va...

Nvidia's Investment in AI Technology : Nvidia plans to invest $500 billion in AI chips and supercomputers in Texas. This investment is attributed to Trump's tariffs on overseas nations. The project is expected to generate hundreds of thousands of jobs and drive trillions of dollars in economic security. Nvidia's AI technology will be produced entirely within the United States, marking a significan...

Immigration and Deportation : The Trump administration achieved a significant victory with an immigration judge ruling in favor of deporting students advocating for anti-Israel and anti-American protests. This case involved Mahmoud Khalil from Columbia University, who was involved in pro-Hamas protests and misrepresented himself on his green card application. Harvard University Funding : The Trump...

Cash for Exit Trump's Deportation Plan President Donald Trump proposed a new plan to pay illegal immigrants to self-deport from the United States. The plan aims to make the deportation process comfortable and incentivize illegal immigrants to leave voluntarily. Trump suggested providing stipends or money and plane tickets to those willing to self-deport. The administration hopes this approach will...

Syndicated Radio Show : Senator Ted Cruz is the first sitting member of Congress to have a syndicated radio show, expanding the reach of the "Verdict" podcast to 84 stations across the country. Guest Appearance : The episode features Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the EPA, who discusses his background, including his military service and time in Congress. Visit to Midland, Texas : The hosts and Z...

Trade Negotiations with Japan : President Trump met with Japanese officials to discuss trade negotiations, resulting in positive feedback on social media. Discussions included military support costs and trade fairness. Japan has a long-standing military alliance with the US, with many American troops stationed in Okinawa. Japan's Prime Minister stated that Japan won't rush to reach a deal and does...

Kilmar Albrego Garcia's Detention : Garcia, deported from Maryland to El Salvador, is currently detained in a high-security terrorism confinement center. Senator Chris Van Holland and other Democrats are advocating for his release, planning to travel to El Salvador for a photo op. Garcia's wife is actively speaking out against his wrongful deportation, emphasizing her family's struggle and her hus...

Democrats' Advocacy for Illegal Aliens : Democrats are advocating for the return of illegal aliens, including those identified as members of the MS-13 gang. We discuss a specific case involving an illegal immigrant, Abrego Garcia, who was deported by the Trump administration despite being adjudicated as an MS-13 gang member. Anti-Semitism and Radicalism on College Campuses : The conversation highl...

Criticism of Democrats : Democrats for opposing Donald Trump and his policies, particularly regarding border security and immigration. We highlights a specific instance where Democrats, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen, are demanding the return of deported MS-13 gang members. Immigration and Deportation : The commentary discusses the deportation of an MS-13 gang member to El Salvador and the legal...

Tariff Negotiations : The Trump administration is negotiating tariffs with  130 countries . The Reciprocal Act aims to lower tariffs to  10%  for countries that treat the U.S. fairly. Countries like Japan, Korea, and India are actively involved in these negotiations. Media Coverage : The media initially reported negotiations with 50 countries, then 70, and now 130. There is a percei...

Weekend with President Trump : Ted Cruz describes his eventful weekend spent with President Trump, including flying on Air Force One to Miami and attending a UFC fight. He shares his experience of the fight, the atmosphere, and the notable attendees such as Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, and Tulsi Gabbard. Tariffs and Economic Impacts : The discussion shifts to the ongoing battles in Washington regarding...

International News : Direct Talks with Iran : President Donald Trump announced direct talks with Iran regarding their nuclear weapons program. The talks are set to begin on Saturday, aiming to avoid military conflict. Iran-backed Militias in Iraq : Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq are prepared to disarm to avoid escalating conflict with the US. This follows warnings from US officials to the I...

Judicial Activism and Nationwide Injunctions : An unprecedented number of nationwide injunctions issued against President Trump within the first two months of his administration, comparing it to the total number issued during the administrations of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. It discusses the implications of these injunctions, describing them as an abuse of power and a deliberate...

Oval Office Visit Senator Ted Cruz's Visit : Senator Cruz spent about two hours with President Trump in the Oval Office, discussing various topics and receiving a challenge coin from the President. Stock Market Surge Tariffs and Stock Market Impact : President Trump paused tariffs announced on April 2nd and increased tariffs on China, leading to the greatest single-day increase in the stock market...

Oval Office Visit Senator Ted Cruz's Visit : Senator Cruz spent about two hours with President Trump in the Oval Office, discussing various topics and receiving a challenge coin from the President. Stock Market Surge Tariffs and Stock Market Impact : President Trump paused tariffs announced on April 2nd and increased tariffs on China, leading to the greatest single-day increase in the stock market...

Tariff Increase on China : The White House raised tariffs on China to 125% due to China's retaliation against the United States. This move is part of President Trump's "America First" trade policy aimed at protecting American workers and manufacturing. Temporary Pause on Other Tariffs : A 90-day pause on some tariffs with other countries that have shown willingness to negotiate better trade deals...