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A Friday Five Pack unpacks troubling job-cut data signaling economic strain, the latest on mass deportations amid ongoing resistance, and a look at public support for enforcement priorities. Plus, reactions to the week's biggest stories and the results of our poll on Senate Republicans and the SAVE Act.   The AM Update, Friday Five Pack, job cuts economy, deportations, SAVE Act poll, immigration enforcement, conservative commentary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune cites limited floor time as a hurdle for the SAVE Act despite strong public support and pushes from President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to prioritize citizenship verification and voter ID. We cover a suspected bio lab discovery in a Las Vegas home linked to a prior California case, escalating confrontations between protesters and ICE agents in Minneapolis including union admissions of coordinated interference efforts, record-low border encounters under the current administration, Melinda Gates' comments on troubling Epstein file allegations involving Bill Gates, a major medical group's recommendation to delay gender-affirming surgeries for minors until age 19, and House Speaker Mike Johnson's detailed biblical defense of secure borders and immigration enforcement directed at individual versus government responsibilities.   The AM Update, SAVE Act, voter ID, John Thune, Mike Johnson, border security, immigration enforcement, Minneapolis ICE protests, bio lab Las Vegas, Melinda Gates Epstein, gender affirming surgery ban minors, biblical hermeneutic, border encounters low

We dive into President Trump's sharp response to the latest Epstein document release and questions swirling around high-profile figures like the Clintons facing congressional scrutiny. We examine the ongoing push for the SAVE Act in the Senate, including Majority Leader Thune's outlook, rumored filibuster shenanigans, and skeptical takes from key Republicans on its path forward. Plus, public opinion trends on mass deportations and ICE amid protests, a federal judge's block on ending TPS for Haitians, church-led "trainings" raising interference concerns, a Democrat Senate candidate's controversial "biblical" take on abortion, and other headlines from missing persons to patriotic alternatives to the Super Bowl halftime.   The AM Update, Epstein files, SAVE Act, voter ID, immigration enforcement, mass deportations, ICE protests, TPS Haiti, filibuster reform, John Thune, Clintons Epstein, Trump Truth Social, abortion consent debate, government funding

Aaron McIntire reports Trump's Truth Social threat: no federal aid for Democrat city riots unless requested, but forceful protection of federal property. Don Lemon arrested for conspiracy in Minneapolis church desecration. Landmark $2M malpractice victory for 22-year-old detransitioner against NY doctors. Extreme Democrat rhetoric: Wu says all 8 billion people have right to U.S. asylum; Gillen calls Haiti deportations a "death sentence." Texas special election flips deep-red seat by 14 points. Bizarre federal judge "ruling" cites Bible; Texas judge arrested for handcuffing attorney. New Epstein docs show Bannon interview clips. Steve Kerr apologizes on ICE. Fun palate cleanser: Gen-Z slang on ancient art. Ends with pellet-smoker wings recipe for happiness.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Trump riots, Don Lemon arrest, detransition win, Michelle Wu, Laura Gillen, Texas flip, Epstein Bannon, Steve Kerr, pellet smoker

Aaron McIntire recaps Tom Homan's Minnesota visit emphasizing de-escalation through reduced rhetoric, while condemning Hakeem Jeffries' call to "put [DHS Secretary Kristi Noem] on ice permanently." Highlights mob chaos chasing federal air marshals in LA mistaken for ICE, Chuck Grassley's flip to co-sponsor the SAVE Act for citizenship-proof voting, a partial shutdown averted but 78% of government still at risk, Trump's housing comments prioritizing current owners' wealth, and the launch of the Greater Than campaign—pushing back against Obergefell by prioritizing children's right to a mom and dad over adult desires, featuring voices like Lila Rose, Allie Beth Stuckey, and Michael Knowles. Closes with Ask or Tell Me Anything submissions, including reaction to a rational breakdown of the Alex Pretti case.     The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Tom Homan Minnesota, Hakeem Jeffries threat, Kristi Noem, federal air marshals LA, Chuck Grassley SAVE Act, government shutdown deal, Trump housing prices, Greater Than campaign, Obergefell, children's rights, Alex Pretti reaction, Ask or Tell Me Anything

Aaron McIntire covers damning video of leftwing terrorist Alex Pretti attacking federal property before his fatal shooting; 69% shutdown odds as Democrats demand ICE curbs for funding; Trump sends massive naval force toward Iran; Rubio crushes critics on Venezuela/cartels; Florida revokes nurse's license over vile threats to Karoline Leavitt; Minnesota sees Walz praise Homan as "professional" and 16 arrests including Nasra Ahmed; viral BLS chart shows government sectors exploding in cost vs. market goods deflating. Poll: 66% say wait on Trump's Minnesota moves.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Alex Pretti, Minneapolis, government shutdown, ICE demands, Trump Iran, Marco Rubio, Karoline Leavitt, Nasira Ahmed, economic doom chart, BLS prices, Tom Homan, Tim Walz

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Aaron breaks down the whirlwind of White House moves on Minnesota's immigration enforcement flashpoint, including President Trump's dispatch of Tom Homan, communications with Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, and the sudden withdrawal of Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and agents. Is this strategic pressure yielding results or an unexpected retreat? Also covered: an exposed Signal chat network coordinating anti-ICE actions (now under FBI scrutiny), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inflammatory rhetoric, Canada's abrupt pivot away from deeper China ties after tariff threats, UK pushes for widespread live facial recognition, NATO's nod to U.S. indispensability, a jihadist stabbing in Washington State, and a retired Green Beret's chilling comparison of Minneapolis unrest to low-level insurgency tactics. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, immigration enforcement, Minnesota protests, Tom Homan, Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar, Border Patrol, ICE agents, Signal chat investigation, Kash Patel, Canada China trade, Mark Carney, tariffs, facial recognition UK, NATO Greenland, jihad stabbing Washington, insurgency Minneapolis, Trump administration, deportation operations

Tensions rise in Minnesota with a fatal ICE encounter sparking riots and an attempted autonomous zone, while leaders face scrutiny. Trump issues stark threats over Canada-China ties. And weaponized empathy will be the death of us all.   The AM Update, Minnesota ICE shooting, Tim Walz, church disruption fallout, Canada China tariffs, empathy weaponization, conservative commentary

Ben Affleck offers grounded skepticism on AI hype from his Joe Rogan appearance, questioning its revolutionary claims amid massive investments and plateauing progress. Reflections on faith, God's mercy, and a timeless hymn in response to listener feedback about Scott Adams. A chaotic personal story of malfunctioning smoke detectors teaching a hard lesson on home safety. Plus, revisiting the Greenland poll results with listener comments showing strong support for decisive action on national security and Arctic strategy. The AM Update Week in Review, Ben Affleck AI, Joe Rogan AI discussion, artificial intelligence hype, Scott Adams faith, gospel hymn, smoke detector mishap, Greenland poll results, Trump Greenland, Arctic national security, conservative commentary

Heisman winner and national champ Fernando Mendoza's father never stood to cheer during the big game, staying seated to support his wife with multiple sclerosis who couldn't stand—capturing quiet, profound love amid the spotlight. A Virginia couple who eloped 70 years ago finally renewed their vows at ages 91 and 90, surrounded by family for the wedding they'd always dreamed of. Plus, an honest recap of a recent smoke detector failure that derailed an early-rising streak, a four-year missing cat reunion, everyday heroes lifting a crashed medical helicopter to save lives, and the surprising dominance of religion-focused podcasts in a massive English-language data set.   No Suck Saturday, Fernando Mendoza family, multiple sclerosis support, 70-year vow renewal, smoke detector mishap, missing cat reunion Tinsel, helicopter crash heroes, religion podcasts data, CS Lewis Mere Christianity Hope, good news roundup

The Department of Justice and Attorney General Pam Bondi announce arrests tied to last weekend's coordinated attack and disruption at Cities Church in St. Paul, with charges including conspiracy against rights and FACE Act violations—signaling accountability for the ransacking of a worship service. Vice President JD Vance addresses immigration enforcement tensions in Minnesota, emphasizing the need for local cooperation to reduce mistakes and chaos. Plus, Jack Smith's congressional grilling, Elon Musk's Davos comments on robots and aging, and listener questions in Ask or Tell Me Anything, from Snowmageddon prep to daycare concerns and more.   The AM Update, Cities Church arrests, Pam Bondi FACE Act, Minnesota church attack, JD Vance immigration, ICE local cooperation, Jack Smith hearing, H-1B visa fraud Texas, Elon Musk Davos robots, Ask Me Anything

President Trump dominates Davos with a major NATO-backed framework on Greenland and the Arctic, averting tariffs while advancing U.S. strategic interests against Russia and China. Congressional Republicans (with bipartisan support) take a bold step holding the Clintons in contempt over Epstein-related subpoenas. Plus, former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launches a Senate bid in Minnesota, Virginia Democrats push a controversial bill on federal benefits, and reactions pour in on the ongoing Greenland saga in our poll of the week.   The AM Update, Trump Greenland deal, NATO Arctic framework, Clintons contempt Congress, Epstein investigation, Michele Tafoya Senate run, Minnesota politics, Davos 2026, Gavin Newsom roast, Virginia Democrat bill, immigration asylum scam Ohio

Walz, Ellison are subpeonaed in Minnesota. Trump holds court at the White House. Dispatches from Davos featuring the world's premier transhumanist philosopher. A rampaging elephant in India. And a very specific lesson learned in a very hard way. The AM Update, Minnesota subpoenas, Tim Walz, church disruption, Davos Trump, Yuval Harari AI, China births, elephant rampage, smoke detectors, conservative commentary

The A.M. Update covers fallout from the Cities Church disruption in St. Paul, where protesters including Don Lemon heckled worshippers over alleged ICE ties—prompting Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon to signal potential FACE Act and Klan Act charges against coordinated participants. Tim Walz issues a weak statement urging peaceful protest, while Lemon doubles down, framing backlash as white entitlement. DHS confirms 10,000 criminal illegal aliens arrested recently, with no slowdown despite blue-state resistance. Trump heads to Davos, where Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previews messages of America First leadership, growth focus, and deregulation. A stunning pair of stories from China. Palmer Luckey explains naming Anduril after Lord of the Rings themes of confronting evil to protect the unaware. Aaronalysis urges gospel clarity amid Scott Adams discussions.    The AM Update, Cities Church disruption, Don Lemon, FACE Act charges, Tim Walz, ICE arrests, China birth rate collapse, Davos Trump, Palmer Luckey Anduril, Scott Adams faith, global demographics, conservative commentary