The Lion panel unpacks President Trump’s historic Middle East ceasefire with Hamas and Israel, releasing hostages and earning praise as he heads to Jerusalem, with later media reaction. Host Chris Stigall and the team dive into the government shutdown’s second week, with 800,000 federal workers facing furloughs amid Democratic resistance, plus updates on public impact. They explore school choice gains in New York, California, Missouri, Texas, and Tennessee, plus Harvard’s reform push. Other topics include Operation Arctic Frost’s FBI spying on eight GOP senators, James Comey’s arraignment on Steele dossier charges, a Supreme Court case on conversion therapy bans, a would-be SCOTUS bomber’s arrest, and an Antifa violence forum with funding insights. The episode concludes with the Scopes Monkey Trial’s legacy in Faith and Freedom 250.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:49 - Ceasefire Deal in Israel and Gaza

00:02:11 - Arctic Frost Spying

00:03:44 - Government Shutdown

00:05:26 - School Choice Reforms

00:10:47 - Conversion Therapy Case

00:13:48 - Three Men Adopt a Child in Canada Together

00:14:13 - Would-Be SCOTUS Bomber

00:15:18 - Party Leaders Discuss Shutdown

00:20:24 - DOJ vs. ANTIFA

00:24:42 - MSM Reacts to Trump's Deal in Israel-Gaza Conflict

00:31:05 - Faith and Freedom 250

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The Lion panel breaks down the escalating federal government shutdown that kicked off October 1, 2025, as Democrats block funding bills and the Trump administration threatens mass layoffs of federal workers, furloughs for 900,000 employees, and cuts to programs like Medicaid and student loans. Host Chris Stigall and the team dissect the partisan blame game, with agencies like the VA and SBA using official channels to finger Democrats, while VP JD Vance warns of imminent reductions in force. They also tackle Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's sweeping military reforms, mandating "highest male standards" for combat fitness and daily PT for all ranks to end "fat generals." Plus, reactions to The Chosen shattering a Guinness World Record with Season 5 available in 50 languages, the Smithsonian's "anti-American" exhibits drawing White House ire for overemphasizing slavery and race, and teacher training shortfalls hindering school choice growth in states like Texas and Tennessee. A raw look at policy battles shaping our future.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:10 - Smithsonian Bias

00:02:20 - History Reframed

00:03:37 - Immigration Op-Ed

00:04:55 - Shutdown Surge

00:05:42 - Teacher Training

00:06:45 - Choice Expansion

00:08:50 - Fitness Mandates

00:10:18 - Hegseth Reforms

00:12:16 - Furlough Threats

00:15:42 - Partisan Blame

00:18:21 - Chosen Record

00:26:16 - Faith and Freedom 250

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The Lion breaks down President Donald Trump's bold America Prays Initiative, announced at the Museum of the Bible, championing religious liberty in schools and the Bible's enduring role in American heritage. Host Chris Stigall shares exclusive insights from the event, including Trump's personal delivery of his family Bible and new Department of Education guidance safeguarding student prayer rights. In powerful one-on-one interviews, Eric Trump reflects on Charlie Kirk's assassination amid the family's "Under Siege" battles, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick details the President's Religious Liberty Commission's progress against the "woke agenda," and Ralph Reid highlights the evangelical vote's pivotal surge in recent elections.

00:00:00 - Special Report Intro

00:00:30 - Trump Announces Initiative

00:01:15 - Bible in Schools

00:02:44 - Hannah Allen Story

00:04:05 - Prayer Guidance

00:04:37 - 250th Commemoration

00:05:21 - Eric Trump Interview

00:06:26 - Kirk Assassination Reaction

00:08:50 - Family Under Siege

00:12:16 - Dan Patrick Chat

00:15:42 - Religious Liberty Wins

00:20:48 - Ralph Reed Discussion

00:23:26 - Evangelical Surge

00:28:40 - Faith and Freedom 250

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