•Crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

The U.S. is preparing to evacuate non-essential personnel from its embassy in Baghdad as Iranian-backed militias escalate threats across the region. The Pentagon is on alert, and this move signals both prudence and vulnerability in American foreign policy.

•ICE Raids Roil California’s Heartland

ICE is ramping up immigration raids in California’s Central Valley, targeting undocumented agricultural workers. Farmers are panicking, activists are protesting, and the debate over immigration, labor, and sovereignty comes to a head.

•China’s Rare Earth Power Play

Beijing tightens its grip on rare earth mineral exports, threatening America’s supply chains for everything from iPhones to missile systems.

•Weinstein Convicted, but Justice in Question

Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of a sex crime in a messy retrial in New York, but the jury remains deadlocked on a rape charge.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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• $134 Million Deployment to Los Angeles

The Pentagon confirms that deploying U.S. Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles will cost taxpayers $134 million.

• Trump’s Global Trade Doctrine

A new analysis from the New York Times examines President Trump’s shift away from interdependence and toward industrial sovereignty.

• Unrest Continues in Los Angeles

For the fifth straight night, Los Angeles remains on edge as Marines and National Guard units arrive. Businesses are boarded up, public transportation is suspended, and even self-driving taxis are being torched.

• Josh Hawley’s $15 Minimum Wage Proposal

Republican Senator Josh Hawley proposes a $15 federal minimum wage, sparking debate within the conservative movement.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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• Trump’s “Freedom Accounts” — The President pitches a plan to corporate America: $1,000 tax-free investment accounts for every newborn American to grow alongside the market, aiming to stabilize Social Security and potentially fund college.

• Tariffs and the Cost of Living — Aluminum prices and canned goods are surging under new tariffs, raising tough questions about the balance between protecting American industry and punishing American consumers.

• California vs. Trump — The Golden State files suit over federal authority to control National Guard units, a fight that’s really about federalism and the limits of state defiance on immigration.

• U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume — A high-stakes meeting between trade representatives could redefine the global economic order, but conservatives should demand strategic strength, not open-ended engagement.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

Get the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite app. Stay grounded, stay informed, and keep the faith.