Today's News with Larry Schweikart

IN POLITICAL NEWS • Republican leaders expect midterm gains, with multiple states like Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee considering redistricting that could expand GOP seats. • The U.S. plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany and review deployments in Italy, alongside new tariffs on EU vehicles. • Studies suggest Congress has shifted ideologically during Trump’s presidency. • Legal scrut...

IN POLITICAL NEWS • A Supreme Court ruling limiting race-based redistricting under the Voting Rights Act triggered widespread political reactions and could lead to additional Republican-leaning congressional maps in several states. • Oregon reportedly removed around 800,000 ineligible voter registrations following legal pressure from Judicial Watch. • Republican-led states including Louisiana, Flo...

• Supreme Court largely upheld states’ ability to redistrict without strict racial considerations under the Voting Rights Act, while also ruling against transgender passport changes. • North Carolina saw another Democratic lawmaker switch to the Republican Party amid broader voter-registration trends favoring Republicans. • Senate confirmed 97 additional Trump nominees in a major batch vote. • For...

Political News Suspect arrested after attempting to breach security at a major Washington event; investigation ongoing. Mississippi and Florida pursue redistricting changes that may benefit Republicans; Virginia’s situation remains contested. Reports of financial scrutiny involving public officials and nonprofit funding allocations. Voter registration trends show overall Republican gains since lat...

Political News Virginia redistricting measure struck down by a judge over legal concerns. Investigation alleges misuse of funds by SPLC; media coverage brings wider attention. Court blocks California effort to reveal identities of ICE officials. U.S. strategy on Iran expands to targeting global financial and trade channels. DOJ ends investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. New detai...

Political News Russia warns Iran it cannot rely on protection and must change course or face continued U.S. pressure. U.S. continues disrupting Iranian-linked shipping; Strait dynamics seen as a liability for Iran. GOP slightly outraises Democrats, but redistricting in Virginia may cost Republicans seats. Republican House gains a seat following a Democratic resignation. Legal scrutiny intensifies...

IN POLITICAL NEWS U.S. strengthens influence over global shipping with a strategic agreement involving Morocco near the Strait of Gibraltar. Strait of Hormuz tensions fluctuate, with periods of closure and reopening affecting global oil flows. U.S. Navy reportedly intercepted an Iranian vessel attempting to bypass restrictions. Legal battles intensify, including major lawsuits involving public off...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Oil tankers are being redirected toward the U.S. Gulf, signaling a reshaping of global energy trade routes. Iran reportedly halted petrochemical exports before later signaling the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Potential diplomatic movement involving a U.S.-Iran agreement, possibly via Pakistan. Legal and political controversies continue, including settlements tied to prior federal...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Partial restriction of Iranian oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz may reduce Iran’s annual revenue significantly. Senate continues confirming federal judges, though pace is viewed as slow. Appeals court blocked a contempt probe tied to actions involving Trump. Local elections show Republican candidates outperforming prior benchmarks, including in Hispanic-majority areas. DO...

IN POLITICAL NEWS U.S. escalates pressure on Iran, including reported blockade actions affecting global oil transit. Continued Republican gains in select elections and voter shifts in multiple states. Population and business outflows reported in high-cost states like California and Colorado. Ongoing fraud investigations nationwide, including healthcare-related schemes. Federal policy changes inclu...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Polls show slight improvement in approval ratings for President Trump; voter registration trends vary by state, with unaffiliated voters rising. Reports of local support in Iran aiding a rescued U.S. pilot. Legal and policy wins cited on ranked-choice voting and federal fraud-related funding decisions. Public safety debates continue, with criticism of replacing police roles with...

IN POLITICAL NEWS U.S. forces rescued a downed crew member; Iran’s retaliation remains limited while key leadership figures are reportedly eliminated. Multi-agency fraud crackdown underway across sectors like healthcare, education, and taxation, with rising arrests. Polling indicates declining favorability for Democrats and shifting positioning ahead of future elections. Supreme Court may interven...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Pam Bondi reportedly removed; leadership shake-up raises questions about future DOJ direction Arrests tied to fraud cases in multiple states signal continued enforcement actions Appeals court orders reconsideration of Tina Peters sentencing U.S. strategy toward Iran continues with military and leadership changes Fundraising gap widens between Republicans and Democrats amid scruti...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Trump signals possible NATO withdrawal; pressure mounts on Europe over Strait of Hormuz Ship traffic in Strait sharply reduced; global energy and insurance pressures rising New executive order proposes federal voter system for mail-in ballots; expected legal challenges Republican gains in South Carolina; continued state-level policy moves like Florida’s “Missy’s Law” Reports of m...

IN POLITICAL NEWS “Common-sense” Democrats lose influence as internal divisions deepen; Trump’s agenda largely implemented Partial ICE funding passes; TSA disruptions ease with ICE involvement and executive action U.S. leverages control over Strait of Hormuz indirectly through insurance and naval authority Iran strategy described as “coercive negotiation,” combining pressure with diplomacy Europe...

IN POLITICAL NEWS • Pentagon complied with a court order on media access by relocating certain journalists to a separate media annex. • The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case on whether late mail-in ballots should be counted. • Reports indicate a former president advised another political figure not to run in the 2016 election. • Over 400 TSA agents reportedly quit during a shutdown period, with...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Strategic pressure by President Donald Trump reportedly prompts increased European willingness to support security operations tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Rising inflation in Iran fuels speculation about internal dissent and potential negotiations. Analysts including Victor Davis Hanson interpret geopolitical maneuvers as advantageous for U.S. policy objectives. A United States...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Strong polling suggests unified grassroots support for President Donald Trump among his political base. The Pentagon considers maintaining National Guard deployments in Washington, D.C., long term amid public-safety concerns. Responsibility for federal student loans shifts away from the United States Department of Education as restructuring continues. Former FBI Director James Co...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Joe Kent resigns as National Counterterrorism Center director amid policy disagreements over Iran; Tulsi Gabbard expresses opposing threat assessment. Rep. Ilhan Omar makes controversial remarks about former President Donald Trump amid broader political tensions. Republicans secure additional local election victories, including in a traditionally Democratic district in Virginia....

IN POLITICAL NEWS White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announces early-stage breast cancer diagnosis while remaining in her role. Media controversy emerges over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth serving steak and lobster to troops. Michael Cohen claims he was pressured to provide testimony in a case linked to Letitia James. Multiple convictions occur in extremist attack cases, including terrorism-r...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Reports circulate about heightened security precautions for senior officials alongside several violent incidents involving extremist suspects on U.S. campuses, religious sites, and schools. Concerns emerge over foreign access to sensitive U.S. research facilities during previous administrations. The White House disputes media claims about potential Iranian drone threats to U.S. s...

IN POLITICAL NEWS Polling shows majority public backing for U.S. strikes on Iran as officials signal the conflict may be nearing its end. Intelligence reports indicate U.S. interception of Iranian communications possibly linked to sleeper-cell activity. Federal authorities seize election-related records in Arizona as broader investigations into past electoral disputes continue. Rep. Kevin Kiley an...

IN POLITICAL NEWS U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure signal a strategic escalation affecting global energy supply and geopolitical dynamics. Debate emerges over President Trump withholding bill approvals until the SAVE Act passes, with concerns about potential impacts on DHS funding. Multiple states implement voting law changes, with mixed reactions regarding election security...

IN POLITICAL NEWS 1) Kristi Noem was reassigned from leading the Department of Homeland Security following controversy over a DHS advertising campaign and internal concerns; Markwayne Mullin is expected to replace her while she takes on a leadership role in a “Shield for the Americas” initiative. 2) Jeanine Pirro said the investigation into the alleged presidential autopen issue remains ongoing de...

IN POLITICAL NEWS 1) U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran aim to weaken the clerical regime and encourage internal revolution without deploying ground troops; analysts note potential parallels to past regime-change attempts. 2) Israeli strikes reportedly targeted dozens of senior clerics, while U.S. operations eliminated a figure linked to an alleged assassination plot against Donald Trump. Repor...