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Catch-22: Ex-Secret Service Agent says colleges face liability, could chill debates after Kirk murder

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On this episode of the podcast, Robert McDonald, a campus security expert, University of New Haven professor, and former supervisory Secret Service agent, joins the podcast for a candid discussion on the agency’s recent challenges and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. McDonald critiques the Secret Service’s handling of the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life — he points to serious gaps in advanced security planning. Drawing on decades of experience, McDonald explains why stronger protective measures are needed for high-profile figures and how lapses can have devastating consequences. He also shares his perspective on the importance of confronting controversial issues openly on college campuses, while urging bipartisan cooperation to reduce political violence. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Robert McDonald Associate Professor of Practice at the University of New Haven & Former Secret Service Supervisory Agent Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

Articles, Health, Politics & Policy

Trump Agriculture Department funds Farm-to-School program at historic levels

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Articles / Health / Politics & Policy Trump Agriculture Department funds Farm-to-School program at historic levels The funding injection helps increase access to non-processed foods free from chemicals and helps children learn more about farming and agriculture. By: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is planning on providing an additional $18 million in grants to schools who want to participate in the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, nearly 20% of the entire funding allotted over the 12-year life of the program. The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, managed by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, promotes the inclusion of local foods, agricultural education, and nutrition-focused activities in schools across the country. Since its inception in 2013, it has distributed $100 million to support over 1,275 initiatives, increasing students’ access to fresh, local produce while building ties to regional agriculture. Child nutrition, community food networks Aligning with the Make America Healthy Again’s (MAHA) efforts to move away from processed foods, the program funds efforts such as school gardens, farm field trips, and local food sourcing to enhance child nutrition and bolster community food networks. The program also incorporates education in food safety, summer programs, and farm-to-school initiatives in tribal communities. The USDA’s Wednesday announcement confirms that the 2026 investment represents the “largest total amount” the department has offered in a single year. On Tuesday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released over 100 recommendations in his “Make Our Children Healthy Again” strategy report. The report addresses some of the most pressing health issues facing children in the United States, such as poor diet, chemical exposure, lack of physical activity and chronic stress, and overmedicalization. Roughly 60% of the typical U.S. diet is made up of ultra-processed foods, packed with added sugars, salt, and unhealthy fats, fueling obesity and chronic illnesses. Research indicates a global rise in ultra-processed food consumption by 5-10% over the last 20 years, especially in low- and middle-income nations. These nutrient-poor foods contribute to nearly 90% of added sugar consumption in the U.S., increasing risks of diabetes and cardiovascular issues. One in five American kids suffer from obesity In the United States, the CDC reports that approximately one in five children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years—equating to about 14.7 million individuals—suffer from obesity, with prevalence rates reaching 19.7% overall based on data from 2017 to 2020, and showing higher rates among adolescents at 22.2%. This contributes significantly to chronic diseases, as childhood obesity triples the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular issues, and even certain cancers like breast and colon in later life, while also elevating markers of chronic inflammation as early as age three. Economically, the burden is substantial, with annual medical costs for obesity among U.S. children totaling $1.3 billion in 2019 dollars, or $116 more per child per year compared to those at a healthy weight. The announcement touted a number of additions and improvements. A streamlined application process should simplify requirements to take part in the program, reduce barriers for applicants and encourage more innovation and partnerships. Despite misinformation, the program is growing The program will also broaden eligibility to include state and local agencies, tribal organizations, more schools and child nutrition programs, nonprofits and more agricultural producers. Access is also expanded to include all child nutrition programs like summer educational programs and child care. Grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 per project. The program has been needing an overhaul. A recent USDA survey found that while nearly half of Iowa’s school districts offer classroom agriculture programs, only about 15% maintain edible school gardens. By supporting such initiatives, the program strives to spark interest in farming among students while boosting rural economies. Previous grants have facilitated nearly $790 million in local food purchases by schools in a single year, providing direct economic benefits to farmers and producers. In March of this year, Democratic politicians and their associates in the left-leaning media blared headlines saying “USDA yanks $3.4M in aid to state food banks,” “Jackson Food Program Disrupted as USDA Cancels Farm-to-School Grant,” and “Schools and farmers left scrambling after USDA axes $100 million program.” In fact, the program was not canceled. Buried at the end of a story calling the program “canceled,” a USDA spokesperson told Little Rock Public Radio in March that the program was not canceled, but “paused” pending review, and that the Trump administration is “making plans for a new funding opportunity in FY26.” Six months later, those plans have arrived. TOP STORIES Trump Agriculture Department funds Farm-to-School program at historic levels Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI’s integration into education with ‘watchful guidance’ Illinois State House Minority Leader: Chicagoans are crying for help Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies Trump may be reassembling the way college athletes do — or don’t — get paid LATEST EPISODES Dr. Ben Carson serves on Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, talks about the need for faith in America Ex-Border Union Boss applauds SCOTUS decision on LA ICE raids, says next phase is ‘targeted enforcement’ The AI revolution led by Trump: Teacher Unions fear losing control, parents continue fight for education freedom IL GOP Leader McCombie blasts Gov. Pritzker for deflecting to Trump while Chicago crime remains out-of-control Biden’s Retaliation Backfires: DOJ settles with FBI whistleblowers—major victory for Empower Oversight RELATED ARTICLES Trump Agriculture Department funds Farm-to-School program at historic levels Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI’s integration into education with ‘watchful guidance’ Illinois State House Minority Leader: Chicagoans are crying for help Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies Trump may be reassembling the way college athletes do — or don’t — get paid Trump’s executive order to protect the U.S. flag hits at heart of culture Newsom targets Trump as proxy for potential 2028 GOP presidential candidates, nominee Cities across America would benefit from Trump’s D.C.-style takeover Trump to make upgrades to White House, the first of this century Trump 2.0 White House hones messaging to challenge false stories, engage pop culture

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Dr. Ben Carson serves on Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, talks about the need for faith in America

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On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ben Carson, Vice Chair of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, for an in-depth conversation on faith, freedom and America’s cultural crossroads. Dr. Carson explains the commission’s mission to safeguard religious liberty and the vital role of prayer in schools. He shared behind-the-scenes stories of President Trump’s personal committment to religious freedom — including small acts of generosity that reveal his character. The discussion also highlights initiatives like “America Prays” and their impact on strengthening communities through faith. The founding principal of the American Cornerstone Institute. Carson doesn’t shy away from tough topics, offering sharp critiques of Democratic policies on open borders, transgender issues and marijuana legalization. To keep up with former HUD Secretary Ben Carson you can follow him and his organization on X: @RealBenCarson or @ACI1776. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Dr. Ben Carson Vice Chair of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

America, Articles, Crime

Ignored by media, enabled by Dems: how soft-on-crime policies unleashed murder of Ukrainian refugee

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America / Articles / Crime Ignored by media, enabled by Dems: how soft-on-crime policies unleashed murder of Ukrainian refugee The murder of Iryna Zarutska and its treatment by Democrats and mainstream media highlight the interplay between systemic issues in the justice system, a leftist ideology on policing and criminal justice, and a media complicit in hiding those issues from the public. By: According to most legacy mainstream news outfits, the horrific murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was not worthy of a headline. The attention from “MAGA influencers seeking to elevate the issue of violent urban crime and accuse mainstream media of under-covering” is instead the focal point of reporting by outlets like Axios. On August 22, Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who escaped war to start anew in the U.S., was viciously stabbed to death with a pocket knife in what appeared to be a random attack on a Charlotte, North Carolina light rail train. The suspect, 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., a homeless black man with a long history of evading serious charges due to mental health claims, was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder, fueling public outrage over lax crime policies and judicial failures. The media blackout was shocking to many in the independent news sphere. The murder took place two and a half weeks ago, on August 22. CNN, Reuters, The New York Times, Associated Press, NBC News, ABC News and The Washington Post took 17 days to report on it. It took North Carolina’s Democrat Mayor Josh Stein the same amount of time to comment on the murder. Leftists try to flush Zarutska’s murder down the memory-hole Wikipedia is under fire for trying to remove a page about the murder. Editors at the site are feuding internally after attempts to suppress the story by proposing the newly created page about Zarutska’s killing be deleted, arguing it lacked sufficient notability for inclusion. Critics, including Elon Musk, who called the murder a “hate crime,” and Piers Morgan, who condemned the “senseless, unprovoked” murder, have slammed Wikipedia’s deletion attempt as censorship, pointing to minimal mainstream media attention. The radio-silence from traditional media up until Monday reflects a broader attempt to ignore crime when the victim is white and the alleged perpetrator is black. In another instance over the weekend, beloved Auburn University veterinary sciences professor Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle was hacked to death with a machete while walking her dog in Kiesel Park, Alabama—a location she frequented daily. The 59-year-old retired professor’s red Ford F-150 truck was stolen by the attacker. The following day, a black male, 28-year-old Harold Rashad Dabney III from Montgomery, was arrested and charged with capital murder after police located the stolen vehicle nearby and linked him to the homicide. Nothing to see here, move along Schnuelle, who was white, was found murdered on Saturday, September 6. Although the killing was covered by local media the next day, a Google search shows that no national mainstream news outlets reported the story for two days until Monday, when ABC News published an online slideshow of images culled from local television coverage with no original reporting. The first legacy media outfit to publish any original reporting appears to be Newsweek, which published their own story on Monday afternoon. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press conference Tuesday afternoon, dressing down the mainstream media for not reporting on Zarutska’s murder in a timely manner. Commentators like Professor Glenn Reynolds of the University of Tennessee School of Law similarly criticized the legacy media. He compared in his Substack column the enveloping coverage of the deaths of young blacks like George Floyd with the vacuum of coverage about Zarutska’s killing. Reynolds wrote, “while rabble-rousing is the most obvious exercise of press power, rabble-snoozing — the power to keep a news story dormant and out of the general public’s notice — is undoubtedly a bigger one.” Social media took notice. X influencer “Cynical Publius” took media reporter Brian Stelter to task for calling the people who were outraged by the media blackout “racist filth.” Publius wrote: “The only ‘racist filth’ I am aware of in this story are the countless ‘journalists’ who deliberately suppressed this story because the races of the murderer and the murdered do not align with the preferred narrative of the Democrat/Media Complex.” The media blackout helps hide the soft-on-crime policies of Democrats President Donald Trump posted a video to his Truth Social account criticizing the policies he believes contributed to the issue: “For far too long, Americans have been forced to put up with Democrat-run cities that set loose savage, bloodthirsty criminals to prey on innocent people. In every place they control radical left judges, politicians and activists have adopted a policy of catch-and-release for thugs and killers.” Charlotte is one of the most dangerous cities in America, yet does not receive as many mentions in crime conversations as cities like Chicago and San Francisco. Charlotte’s total crime index is 45.99 incidents per 1,000 residents. Violent crimes, including assault and robbery, occur at a rate of 7.46 incidents per 1,000 residents, which equates to a 1 in 134 chance of victimization. Charlotte, where Iryna Zarutska was murdered, is led by Democrat Mayor Vi Lyles. The last Republican mayor of Charlotte was Pat McCrory, who served from 1995 to 2009. Lyles initially downplayed the murder, and showed deep compassion for the killer, who had been arrested and released 14 times before the killing. “We will never arrest our way out of issues such as homelessness and mental health,” Lyles said. “Mental health disease is just that — a disease like any other that needs to be treated with the same compassion, diligence and commitment as cancer or heart disease.” Her initial comments never mentioned Iryna Zarutska. While Charlotte is not a no-cash-bail city, the judicial system certainly played a role in enabling Brown to recommit. Brown was arrested and released back into the public at least 14 documented times for crimes ranging from robbery with a dangerous weapon and criminal theft to felony larceny, breaking and entering and assault. He served a five-year sentence for robbery with a deadly weapon in 2014, and upon release, was arrested for assaulting his own

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Ex-Border Union Boss applauds SCOTUS decision on LA ICE raids, says next phase is ‘targeted enforcement’

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On this episode of the podcast, former U.S. Border Patrol Agent and current Border Security Advisor Art Del Cueto breaks down the Supreme Court 6-3 decision to lift a restraining order on immigration enforcement in blue states — restoring the Trump Administration’s aggressive tactics at the border. Del Cueto calls the ruling a win for America, blasting sanctuary cities and highlighting how cartel revenue skyrocketed from $500 million to $13 billion under President Biden. He emphasizes the urgent need for targeted enforcement, deeper cooperation with Mexican authorities, and policies that prioritize legal immigration and assimilation. Del Cueto also examines the challenges posed by unchecked illegal immigration and its direct impact on American communities. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Art Del Cueto FAIR Border Security Advisor & Retired US Border Patrol Agent Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

Articles, Education, Government, White House

Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI’s integration into education with ‘watchful guidance’

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Articles / Education / Government / White House Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI’s integration into education with ‘watchful guidance’ The White House AI Education Task Force aims to equip American youth with the skills needed for an AI-driven future, fostering innovation and economic competitiveness through education reform and public-private collaboration. By: On Thursday, First Lady Melania Trump announced historic partnerships and initiatives to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) into the education space, revolutionizing the relationship between traditional education and the technology that many have worried will require aggressive oversight. She made it clear that that oversight, or “watchful guidance”, will be ever-present as parents navigate the world of AI that their children may be exploring while learning. Recognizing the dangers of allowing AI to flourish without boundaries, she warned, “During this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat AI as we would our own children — empowering, but with watchful guidance.” The second meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education was attended by cabinet members, educators and CEOs from companies like Microsoft, IBM and OpenAI, emphasizing the critical role of AI literacy in ensuring American competitiveness. AI without “totally subverting learning” Just The News spoke to author and school choice advocate Dr. Corey DeAngelis about the First Lady’s dedication to cautiously advancing the issue. “What she’s trying to do is get ahead of the curve on this issue of AI transforming our society. The cat’s out of the bag, and in order for our kids to be competitive on an international stage — other countries are already leveraging AI in the classroom — we need to be able to use it as a tool for good. We need to be able to implement it into our education system without totally subverting learning.” Traditionally, two concerns emerge about AI in education. AI often provides inaccurate or biased information — called “AI hallucinations” — which might mislead students if not carefully monitored. Massachussetts Institute of Technology‘s Sloan School of Management explains that “The technology behind generative AI tools isn’t designed to differentiate between what’s true and what’s not true. Even if generative AI models were trained solely on accurate data, their generative nature would mean they could still produce new, potentially inaccurate content by combining patterns in unexpected ways.” Additionally, over-reliance on AI tools could also weaken critical thinking and independent learning skills. DeAngelis spoke on those concerns and equated them to fears that with the advent of calculators, children would never learn to do math with paper and pencil. He said, “People have been fearful of different technologies over time, throughout history, and it’s those fears that have basically never come to fruition. So, if you think about the calculator, people thought that kids would never be able to learn how to do math.” The Presidential AI Challenge Historically, when new and groundbreaking technology emerges, it brings about cultural and economic pushback. DeAngelis continued, “Again, you think about the personal computer, you had similar concerns, but those tools have turned out to be a net benefit for humanity. It’s helped us become more productive, and so with AI in the classroom, I don’t want some one-size-fits-all solution from the government telling us how every single school should implement it.” Furthering on that principle and what DeAngelis refers to as a “1000 flowers blooming approach,” he talked about Trump’s Presidential AI Challenge, which was launched on August 26. The nationwide initiative is a competition to inspire K-12 students and to get educators excited about using AI to solve real issues in their own community. It’s part of an effort under Executive Order 14277 (signed by President Donald Trump in April) to boost AI education and keep the U.S. leading in tech innovation. Let parents in the free market decide One area where AI needs exposure is in the school choice arena, in which DeAngelis is an expert. “We need school choice in order to get it done the right way. You need the free market, the invisible hand figuring out this problem, because I don’t trust central planners and bureaucrats to figure it out. And private schools are already starting to implement artificial intelligence.” The private Alpha School in Austin, Texas, which charges about $40,000 tuition, is already implementing AI into their curriculum. According to DeAngelis, students are only in front of a computer about two hours per day, utilizing a guided curriculum tailored to each student that maximizes results in a shorter “classroom” period. The rest of the time is spent learning life-skills like public speaking, coding, entrepreneurship, and outdoor education. The Educational Choice for Children Act within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is the first ever federal scholarship tax credit that will enable 85 to 90% of children in the nation to benefit from school choice scholarships. DeAngelis wants parents to be able to control what AI and to what degree that AI is being utilized in their child’s education. If implemented properly into school choice, he says, the controls will be similar to any other aspect of learning. “That’s how it works when you’re homeschooling, right? You have total control. I would recommend doing it that way. And you know if they don’t feel confident enough to do that yet, the decision-making level is at the provider level. So they can choose a microschool that uses more or less AI in the curriculum, or, if at all.” TOP STORIES Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI’s integration into education with ‘watchful guidance’ Illinois State House Minority Leader: Chicagoans are crying for help Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies Trump may be reassembling the way college athletes do — or don’t — get paid Trump’s executive order to protect the U.S. flag hits at heart of culture LATEST EPISODES The AI revolution led by Trump: Teacher Unions fear losing control, parents continue fight for education freedom IL GOP Leader McCombie blasts Gov. Pritzker for deflecting to Trump while Chicago crime remains out-of-control Biden’s Retaliation Backfires: DOJ settles with FBI

America, Articles, Crime

Illinois State House Minority Leader: Chicagoans are crying for help

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America / Articles / Crime Illinois State House Minority Leader: Chicagoans are crying for help Chicago’s crime problem and Trump’s planned federal response, could curb ongoing violence as city officials deny the problem exists, blame other states when they do acknowledge the murders, and regularly disregard citizens’ plea for help. By: In the wake of a miraculous change in the nation’s capital, residents of one of America’s most notoriously dangerous cities are crying out for help, according to Illinois State House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, a Republican in a deep Blue state. “We hear it. You see it all the time, whether it’s through Tiktok, whether it’s through [Instagram and Facebook] reels, the media is paying attention. Yes, people are asking for help,” she said. Ignoring a murderous weekend Over the Labor Day weekend in Chicago, 58 people were shot in 37 separate shootings, including eight fatalities. Instead of addressing the problems, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, a Democrat, laughed off the numbers as a “manufactured crisis.” Multiple videos of Chicago residents have gone viral on social and traditional media in which they decry the state of their city and openly advocate for President Donald Trump to assist Chicago in the same manner that he cracked down on crime in Washington, D.C., by providing National Guard and policing support. It’s not just the residents who McCombie believes would be supportive of the extra manpower and resources. McCombie spoke to Just The News and predicted, “I would think that the majority of the law enforcement officers wouldn’t care where the help came from, whether it was from President Trump or a neighboring Democrat state. They need the help.” Since Trump announced his administration’s efforts to reduce crime in Washington, D.C., he’s received support from the president of the DC Police Union, Gregg Pemberton, who came out immediately praising the idea. In the top ten most dangerous cities per capita On the FBI’s list of most dangerous cities, which features lesser-known and less publicized cities like Evansville, Indiana, and Akron, Ohio, Chicago is down the list at number 16. McCombie challenged the argument that Chicago is not a top-ten dangerous city, explaining that “If you’re looking at raw numbers, you can do a lot of things with stats and polls, but you’re looking at raw numbers, and Chicago is by far, unfortunately, one of the most violent cities in America per capita. The smaller cities obviously look worse, and they’re the ones that are ranked in the top 10 of the most dangerous cities because of that. And this isn’t anything for us to be celebrating.” Further complicating the FBI’s crime data is the fact that many policing agencies, often in the highest crime areas, don’t report their local crime statistics to the federal agency. Notwithstanding data reporting issues, digging in on the statistics surrounding crime in Chicago, McCombie explained that “while violent crime is down from last year, it’s still higher than the five-year average. That’s aggravated assaults, aggravated batteries and robberies, but it excludes carjackings, which you heard a lot about in D.C. And although there may be fewer shootings, there are more deaths because of those shootings. So they’re more lethal since 2010.” Mayor refuses to acknowledge the benefit of additional policing Chicago’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, also a Democrat, has had a difficult time explaining why his city does not need help to reduce violent crime. On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, host Joe Scarborough became increasingly exasperated as he attempted several times over the nearly three-minute clip to get an answer from Johnson on whether additional uniformed law enforcement would help. Scarborough asks multiple times before telling Johnson, “I just need a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ and then this will be the last time I ask.” Currently, Johnson has a jarring 79.9% unfavorable rating. Even with policing help, however, the blue city’s criminal-friendly policies are a large part of the problem. This year, the city has already suffered 275 homicides. Chicago has not had a Republican mayor since 1931, when William “Big Bill” Thompson’s final term ended. According to McCombie, the policies include declassification of crimes, raising the threshold of crimes, and no-cash-bail instituted in 2023, and he blames those policies as drivers of criminal activity in Chicago. TOP STORIES Illinois State House Minority Leader: Chicagoans are crying for help Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies Trump may be reassembling the way college athletes do — or don’t — get paid Trump’s executive order to protect the U.S. flag hits at heart of culture Newsom targets Trump as proxy for potential 2028 GOP presidential candidates, nominee LATEST EPISODES The AI revolution led by Trump: Teacher Unions fear losing control, parents continue fight for education freedom IL GOP Leader McCombie blasts Gov. Pritzker for deflecting to Trump while Chicago crime remains out-of-control Biden’s Retaliation Backfires: DOJ settles with FBI whistleblowers—major victory for Empower Oversight ‘SCOTUS didn’t get it right the first time,’ Texas AG Paxton backs Trump on flag burning executive order $7 Million Seized, No Charges Filed: A Shocking Story of One Family’s Fight Against Amazon & abuse by FBI, DOJ RELATED ARTICLES Illinois State House Minority Leader: Chicagoans are crying for help Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies Trump may be reassembling the way college athletes do — or don’t — get paid Trump’s executive order to protect the U.S. flag hits at heart of culture Newsom targets Trump as proxy for potential 2028 GOP presidential candidates, nominee Cities across America would benefit from Trump’s D.C.-style takeover Trump to make upgrades to White House, the first of this century Trump 2.0 White House hones messaging to challenge false stories, engage pop culture Critical Condition: America faces a supply chain crisis for basic drugs, and Trump wants to fix it Trump GDP, tariffs and inflation data defy doomsday predictions as critics soften

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The AI revolution led by Trump: Teacher Unions fear losing control, parents continue fight for education freedom

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On this episode of the podcast, Corey DeAngelis discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and why a free-market approach is key to success. The duo highlights First Lady Melania Trump’s Presidential AI Challenge — which awards up to $10,000 for AI-driven solutions while DeAngelis emphasizes the power of bottom-up innovation over top-down mandates. The school choice advocate also points to schools like Alpha School in Austin, Texas, where students use AI for two hours a day and consistently achieve top national scores, as proof of what’s possible outside the control of the teachers’ unions. DeAngelis also makes the case for school choice to empower parents and explores how AI can boost vocational training, especially in farming, to strengthen rural education and even bolster national security. You can follow the great work of Corey DeAngelis, Ph.D on X, along with Host Amanda Head and this podcast by searching for the respective handles: @DeAngelisCorey, @AmandaHead & @FurthermorePod. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Corey DeAngelis Senior Fellow, American Culture Project Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

Articles, Coronavirus, Government, Politics & Policy, White House

Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies

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Articles / Coronavirus / Government / Politics & Policy / White House Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies For years, Trump has been at odds with his base, who largely opposed the widespread use and coercion associated with the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, he’s reevaluating his past policies and statements. By: President Donald Trump on Monday shot holes in the COVID-19 vaccine accomplishments of his first term, posting on Truth Social that, “They [Pfizer] show me GREAT numbers and results, but they don’t seem to be showing them to many others. I want them to show them NOW, to CDC and the public, and clear up this MESS, one way or the other!!! I hope OPERATION WARP SPEED was as “BRILLIANT” as many say it was. If not, we all want to know about it.” Trump’s support of his own vaccine Trump has been reticent to show any dissatisfaction with Operation Warp Speed, which was announced in 2020 and produced the COVID-19 vaccine in short-order at the onset of the pandemic in 2021, and for the last half-decade, has declined to refer to the public-private partnership as anything other than a success. He frequently highlighted the unprecedented speed of development, which produced the vaccine in under nine months as opposed to the typical five to ten years. Trump also repeated claims of the effectiveness of the vaccines and the program’s role in allegedly saving millions of lives. He credited the program’s success to his administration’s funding (over $18 billion, including $10 billion redirected from hospital funds), deregulation, and partnerships with private companies like Pfizer and Moderna. As recently as August 28 in his cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump touted the vaccine, citing it as a “medical miracle” that saved millions of lives. “Operation Warp Speed people say is one of the greatest achievements ever in politics or in the military … Everybody, including Putin, said that ‘Operation Warp Speed, what you did with that, nobody could believe it.’ We did a great job.” Not very cult-like, Trump’s base disagrees While his detractors criticize his base for being in lock-step with the president on all issues, even going as far as calling them a “MAGA Cult,” even his most ardent supporters have abandoned the notion that the vaccines were “safe and effective.” Trump’s fidelity to the positive vaccine messaging has been at odds not only with his base, but also with many of his own health officials, notably his Health and Human Services director, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., highlighting a rift within the administration, with most of Trump’s base siding with Kennedy. Kennedy, who has been skeptical of many modern vaccines and their outcomes, has been equally critical of the COVID-19 vaccines, which utilized mRNA technology. Earlier in August, Kennedy announced that his department is canceling 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts, totaling roughly $500 million. “After reviewing the science, and consulting top experts at [National Institutes of Health] and [Food and Drug Administration], HHS has determined that mRNA technology poses more risks than benefits for these respiratory viruses,” RFK said in a video posted to X. In November 2020, Pfizer released a statement sharing the results of its COVID-19 vaccine trials, stating that its vaccine was “95% effective against COVID-19 beginning 28 days after the first dose.” Fresh questions on “safe and effective” A Canadian watchdog group, the National Citizens Inquiry (NCI), published a report concluding that COVID-19 vaccines were “neither safe nor effective,” citing flaws in the authorization mechanism that allowed approvals without standard clinical trial data. The report highlighted concerns about adverse effects and efficacy, alleging that the rushed process compromised public safety. Further, a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Pfizer, which is ongoing, alleges that far from the 95% figure, the Pfizer vaccine is less than 1% effective. Trump, who asserts that he’s hearing different data and statistics from the vaccine manufacturers versus what they are telling the public, continued in his Truth Social post, “It is very important that the Drug Companies justify the success of their various Covid Drugs. Many people think they are a miracle that saved Millions of lives. Others disagree!” “With CDC being ripped apart over this question, I want the answer, and I want it NOW. I have been shown information from Pfizer, and others, that is extraordinary, but they never seem to show those results to the public. Why not???” Trump and Kennedy’s unusual partnership While Trump and Kennedy’s views on matters like climate and the environment vary greatly, since Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) merged with Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, the two have had a surprisingly drama-free relationship. In an interview with Tucker Carlson in June, Kennedy told Carlson, “I had him pegged as a narcissist, but narcissists are incapable of empathy. And he’s one of the most empathetic people that I’ve met.” “He’s immensely curious and inquisitive. And immensely knowledgeable. He’s encyclopedic in certain areas,” he continued. Kennedy’s alignment with Trump came at considerable personal cost to him. Members of the Kennedy family called the former independent presidential candidate’s 2024 endorsement of Trump a “betrayal.” TOP STORIES Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record, policies Trump’s executive order to protect the U.S. flag hits at heart of culture Newsom targets Trump as proxy for potential 2028 GOP presidential candidates, nominee Cities across America would benefit from Trump’s D.C.-style takeover Trump to make upgrades to White House, the first of this century LATEST EPISODES IL GOP Leader McCombie blasts Gov. Pritzker for deflecting to Trump while Chicago crime remains out-of-control Biden’s Retaliation Backfires: DOJ settles with FBI whistleblowers—major victory for Empower Oversight ‘SCOTUS didn’t get it right the first time,’ Texas AG Paxton backs Trump on flag burning executive order $7 Million Seized, No Charges Filed: A Shocking Story of One Family’s Fight Against Amazon & abuse by FBI, DOJ Amanda Head breaks down the latest headlines with Just The News reporters, Ben Whedon and Natalia Mittelstadt RELATED ARTICLES Trump strikes skeptical tone on his own Covid vaccine record,

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IL GOP Leader McCombie blasts Gov. Pritzker for deflecting to Trump while Chicago crime remains out-of-control

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On this episode of the podcast, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie examines the troubling crime landscape in Chicago and other major U.S. cities. Representative McCombie points to a combination of low police staffing and woke liberal policies — including zero cash bail and sanctuary city laws as drivers of the crisis. Although violent crime is down slightly, Chicago still ranks among the most violent cities per capita and remains above the five-year average. House Minority Leader McCombie called out Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker for refusing to seek federal assistance and instead shifting blame to President Trump. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Rep. Tony McCombie Illinois House Minority Leader Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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