The A.M. Update

Aaron McIntire covers the fallout from the Trump-Putin Alaska summit, where no Ukraine peace deal was reached, but a follow-up meeting with Zelensky and European leaders is set for today. Putin claims no war would’ve happened under Trump, while Marco Rubio defends the summit’s purpose. A tragic illegal U-turn by an illegal immigrant trucker in Florida kills three, sparking outrage and Stephen Miller’s fiery response. A viral video of Rylie, a 24-year-old Texan, being rejected on a blind dating show divides the internet along gender lines. Plus, a hodgepodge of news: Texas Democrats face arrest warrants, a South Carolina gubernatorial candidate’s unhinged arrest, and a TikTok influencer’s ICE detention. AM Update, Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, Marco Rubio, illegal U-turn, Harjinder Singh, Stephen Miller, Riley dating show, internet controversy, Texas Democrats, South Carolina governor, TikTok ICE arrest, Dearborn Michigan

Aaron McIntire recaps the week’s highlights: Vice President JD Vance details the GOP’s push for a new census and aggressive redistricting in red states to counter Democratic gerrymandering, emphasizing the need for decisive action to rebalance congressional apportionment. The nation mourns astronaut Jim Lovell, whose Apollo 13 heroism and Genesis 1 reading inspired millions. A discussion on AI’s impact on jobs highlights a Zoomer’s struggle to find work post-coding degree, with Aaron arguing that advanced AI prompts will demand skilled writers, not replace coders. Plus, a poll reveals 45.6% support Trump reining in crime in blue cities, though concerns about precedent linger. The A.M. Update, JD Vance, redistricting, new census, Trump, Democratic gerrymandering, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13, AI job impact, programming jobs, crime in blue cities

Aaron and Bella McIntire celebrate episode 50 of No Sucks Saturday with five feel-good stories: Chattanooga police brave flash floods to rescue stranded drivers, a Michigan gym empowers seniors to lift heavy weights, a 30-year-old frozen embryo becomes the world’s oldest newborn via Christian adoption, an AI system fights insurance denials for cancer patients, and a dad’s viral Amazon-style review of his baby. Plus, a book study on C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity explores sexual morality, and the highlight of the week is their son’s fourth birthday. Chattanooga police, flash flood rescue, senior weightlifting, embryo adoption, AI insurance denials, baby product review, C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, sexual morality, family milestones

Aaron McIntire wraps up the week with a bombshell from Just the News: FBI Director Kash Patel uncovers a 2017 memo revealing Obama DOJ’s Sally Yates ordered a halt to a Hillary Clinton pay-to-play probe. Trump touts removing 275,000+ illegal aliens from Social Security, strengthening the system on its 90th anniversary. ICE’s deportation efforts escalate in California, rattling Gavin Newsom, while Florida opens a new “Deportation Depot.” Joe Scarborough calls out Democrats for downplaying D.C.’s crime crisis, and producer price index spikes raise inflation concerns. Plus, the weekly “Ask or Tell Me Anything” segment tackles cigars vs. pipes, AI morality, and a liberal’s Starbucks meltdown. The A.M. Update, Obama DOJ, Hillary Clinton, Kash Patel, Social Security fraud, Trump deportation, Gavin Newsom, Deportation Depot, Joe Scarborough, D.C. crime, producer price index, inflation, ask or tell me anything, AI morality, Blaze TV

Aaron McIntire dives into newly declassified emails from DNI Tulsi Gabbard exposing James Clapper’s role in the Russiagate hoax, with President Trump calling for action from AG Pam Bondi. The D.C. crime crackdown ramps up with 400+ National Guard troops deployed, and Trump hints at long-term federalization. Chuck Schumer denies D.C.’s crime problem, while Anna Paulina Luna discusses non-human tech on Joe Rogan. Plus, a bizarre story of a widow framing her husband’s tattooed skin and a poll on federal crime intervention in blue cities. The A.M. Update, Russia hoax, Tulsi Gabbard, James Clapper, D.C. crime crackdown, Pam Bondi, Chuck Schumer, Anna Paulina Luna, aliens, federalization, Trump crime policy, tattooed skin, blue cities, National Guard

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Aaron McIntire covers President Trump’s invocation of Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, federalizing D.C.’s police and deploying the National Guard to combat crime. Joined by Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, and Kash Patel, Trump cites D.C.’s homicide rate (27.3 per 100,000) as a national embarrassment, comparing it unfavorably to New York and L.A. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum defends Mexican illegals’ "contributions" to the U.S. economy while blaming America’s drug consumption for fentanyl issues. JD Vance details redistricting and a new census to correct 2020 errors, and Aaron warns that Republican inaction could cede permanent control to Democrats. Trump D.C. takeover, Home Rule Act, National Guard, Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, Claudia Sheinbaum, immigration, JD Vance, redistricting, census, D.C. crime, ICE arrests, Pittsburgh explosion, gerrymandering, Beto O’Rourke, JB Pritzker

Aaron McIntire dives into a historic Trump-Putin meeting set for August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, with VP JD Vance calling it a diplomatic breakthrough. Trump’s secret authorization of military action against Latin American drug cartels, designated as terrorist organizations, signals a Sicario-like escalation. Israel’s Netanyahu outlines a plan to free Gaza from Hamas, potentially with Saudi Arabia’s involvement. New York AG Letitia James faces grand jury subpoenas over her Trump lawfare, while Texas AG Ken Paxton pushes to vacate 13 Democrat House seats. Nancy Pelosi’s push for nationwide “gender-affirming” surgery for kids sparks outrage, and a Baltimore man gets a slap on the wrist for assaulting pro-life activists. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s “All of Christ for All of Life” post highlights Christian nationalism’s growing influence, exemplified by Doug Wilson’s CNN segment. The show closes with a tribute to Apollo 13’s Jim Lovell, whose Genesis 1 reading and reflections on Earth’s design underscore God’s general revelation. Trump-Putin summit, Alaska meeting, Ukraine war, JD Vance, drug cartels, Sicario timeline, Netanyahu Gaza plan, Letitia James, Ken Paxton, Nancy Pelosi, trans surgery, pro-life assault, Pete Hegseth, Christian nationalism, Doug Wilson, Jim Lovell, Apollo 13, general revelation

The A.M. Update: Week in Review, hosted by Aaron McIntire, compiles key moments from the week’s morning updates. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett mocks Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s empty threats to arrest fleeing Democratic lawmakers, highlighting his penchant for “strongly worded letters” over action. Chadd Wright, a former Navy SEAL, delivers a powerful testimony on the Joe Rogan Experience, emphasizing that only God’s grace can awaken spiritually dead hearts to the Gospel’s truth. NFL Hall of Famer Jared Allen’s enshrinement speech prioritizes faith and family over football glory, challenging men to focus on true legacy. McIntire reflects on his waning enthusiasm for football, citing college sports’ commercialization, player transfers, and personal closure after his Chiefs’ Super Bowl wins. A poll reveals 45.7% of fans are less hyped for the season, with listeners citing aging, shifting priorities, and disillusionment with college football’s lack of loyalty. Jasmine Crockett, Greg Abbott, Texas legislature, Chad Wright, Joe Rogan, gospel grace, Jared Allen, NFL Hall of Fame, football fandom, college football, transfer portal, Kansas City Chiefs, Iowa Hawkeyes, Nick Saban, Nico Iamaleava

Aaron McIntire unpacks a packed Friday five-pack. President Trump defends Operation Warp Speed as “one of the most incredible things ever done,” despite his Health Secretary pulling mRNA vaccine research funding, sparking base frustration. The Trump administration tightens H-1B visa rules with mandatory interviews starting September, slowing the process to curb big tech’s reliance on cheap foreign labor. A new census excluding illegal immigrants could reshape congressional districts, while Florida joins Texas in redistricting to vaporize Democrat seats. Holly, a Cincinnati assault victim, demands more police and accountability after a brutal attack by a repeat offender. R.C. Sproul’s viral clip rebukes a low view of God’s justice, and McIntire answers listener questions in Ask or Tell Me Anything. Donald Trump, Operation Warp Speed, H-1B visa, census reform, Florida redistricting, Texas redistricting, Cincinnati crime, Holly assault, R.C. Sproul, Christian theology, transgenderism, Niza Powers, Ask or Tell Me Anything, GOP strategy, deep state

Aaron McIntire covers three major stories. First, a shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford, 28, allegedly shot five fellow soldiers in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. Second, President Trump announced Apple’s multi-hundred-billion dollar investment to manufacture all iPhone and Apple Watch screens in Kentucky, bringing jobs back to the U.S. Third, Brazilian feminist Isabela Cêpa became the first recognized refugee from wokeism, granted asylum in Europe after facing 25 years in prison for misgendering a transgender politician. Additional segments address Trump’s dismissal of Epstein file rumors, Rubio’s Ukraine peace talks update, Stephen Miller’s fight against financial deplatforming, and Minnesota’s new abortion law. Fort Stewart shooting, Quornelius Radford, Apple investment, wokeism refugee, Isabela Cêpa, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ukraine conflict, Stephen Miller, debanking, Kamala Harris, Tampon Tim, abortion law, AI licensing, college football, NFL fandom

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump’s threat to federalize Washington, D.C., due to unchecked violent crime, including a recent attack on a DOGE staffer. Texas Governor Greg Abbott moves to remove Democratic lawmakers who fled to block a GOP-led redistricting plan, citing legal precedent and accusing them of abandoning their duties. The State Department introduces a visa bond program targeting high-overstay countries, and Trump names J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio as potential MAGA successors. The House Oversight Committee expands its Epstein probe but omits former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. suspends $500M in mRNA vaccine funding, citing ineffectiveness. Texas Rep. Pat Fallon defends redistricting as a correction to Democratic gerrymandering advantages elsewhere. Trump DC takeover, Washington DC crime, Texas redistricting, Greg Abbott, Jasmine Crockett, Democrat quorum break, visa bond program, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, MAGA successor, Epstein probe, Alex Acosta, RFK Jr., mRNA vaccines, Pat Fallon, gerrymandering

The A.M. Update covers escalating tensions in Texas as House Speaker Dustin Burrows approves arrest warrants for Democrats who fled to block a GOP redistricting plan, with Governor Greg Abbott accusing them of abandoning their duties and delaying flood relief legislation. The DOJ, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, launches a grand jury investigation into the alleged Trump-Russia collusion hoax, prompted by DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s criminal referral. Internationally, the Kremlin downplays nuclear rhetoric after Dmitry Medvedev’s comments provoked a U.S. response, with Trump moving two nuclear submarines closer to Moscow. USDA Secretary Brooke Rawlins bans SNAP benefits for junk food, a move backed by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. as common sense. A DHS memo briefly linking disaster aid to Israel boycott policies stirs controversy before being revised. Chadd Wright delivers a powerful message on divine grace on the Joe Rogan Experience. Aaron McIntire reflects on his waning enthusiasm for the upcoming NFL and college football seasons, citing early start dates and cultural shifts, and invites feedback via a poll on X. Texas redistricting, arrest warrants, Greg Abbott, Dustin Burrows, DOJ grand jury, Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump-Russia, nuclear submarines, Kremlin, SNAP benefits, Brooke Rawlins, RFK Jr., DHS Israel memo, Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil coup, Chadd Wright, Joe Rogan, NFL season, college football, cultural decline

On the Monday edition, Aaron McIntire covers the U.S. Office of Special Counsel’s investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith for possible Hatch Act violations tied to his 2022 probes against Donald Trump. President Trump fires BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after revised jobs data shows a slowdown, hinting at partisan manipulation. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down after losing funding, JD Vance jokes about probing UFOs, and a University of Iowa official admits to skirting DEI bans. A tragic church shooting in Seattle and Jared Allen’s heartfelt NFL Hall of Fame speech round out the show. Jack Smith, Hatch Act, Donald Trump, Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs report, illegal immigration, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, JD Vance, UFOs, University of Iowa, DEI, Seattle

This A.M. Update: Week in Review recaps the week's top moments, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis exposing the H-1B visa scam that displaces American workers, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. detailing corruption in the vaccine injury compensation program, and comedian Tony Hawks sparking debate by refusing to leave an inheritance for his son. Plus, a look at the economy with mixed sentiments from listeners and Aaron’s personal take on tax relief hopes for next year. Ron DeSantis, H-1B visas, immigration policy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccine injury, pharmaceutical corruption, Tony Hawks, inheritance debate, economy, tax relief, A.M. Update Week in Review

On this No Suck Saturday, Aaron and Bella share five uplifting stories: a group of Iowa men from a Christian recovery program heroically save a man from a submerged car, a groom learns sign language to include his deaf in-laws in his wedding vows, a Pittsburgh man comforts a trapped driver, Alaskan locals save a beached whale, and Coach Deion Sanders reveals his inspiring recovery from bladder cancer. Plus, Bella answers listener health questions in the August edition of Ask Izzy, covering seed oils, constipation, and nighttime wakefulness. Iowa rescue, sign language vows, Pittsburgh compassion, whale rescue, Deion Sanders, bladder cancer recovery, Ask Izzy, seed oils, constipation, blood sugar, health tips, No Suck Saturday

On this Friday edition of The A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire dives into newly declassified documents exposing Hillary Clinton’s role in a 2016 campaign plot to smear Donald Trump with Russia ties. The show also covers Trump’s frustration with Senate confirmation delays, a new presidential fitness council featuring Harrison Butker, tragic violence against Christians in the DRC, and Nicole Shanahan’s take on the Democratic Party’s shift toward centralized control. Plus, an engaging "Ask or Tell Me Anything" segment with listener questions on food, culture, and more. Russiagate, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Senate confirmations, presidential fitness council, Harrison Butker, DRC violence, Nicole Shanahan, Democratic Party, communism, Ask Me Anything, food supply, cultural commentary

President Trump announced a major trade deal with South Korea, securing $350 billion in U.S.-directed investments, $100 billion in energy purchases, and a 15% tariff on Korean goods, while U.S. exports face zero tariffs. U.S. GDP grew 3% in Q2 2025, surpassing expectations, with inflation dropping to 2.1%, prompting optimism from the White House despite the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady. Nancy Pelosi endorsed a congressional insider trading ban after Trump accused her of profiting from insider knowledge, while a new Stanford study revised COVID vaccine lives saved to 2.5 million globally, far below WHO’s 14.4 million estimate. U.S. fertility rates hit a record low of 1.6 children per woman, with a Georgian church-led initiative cited as a model for reversing declines, and Senator Josh Hawley’s $600 tariff rebate proposal sparked debate as a morally questionable gimmick. Trump South Korea trade deal, U.S. GDP growth, inflation rate, Josh Hawley, tariff rebates, Nancy Pelosi, insider trading, COVID vaccine study, U.S. fertility rate, Georgian Orthodox Church, Cincinnati violence, Vinay Prasad, FDA

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggers tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Alaska, and the U.S. West Coast, with Japan’s Pacific coast expecting waves up to 3 yards. The quake, the largest since 2011, causes minor damage in Russia. The Senate confirms Trump’s DOJ nominee Emil Bove as a federal judge in a 50-49 vote. Dr. Vinay Prasad resigns from the FDA after facing Big Pharma backlash. Trump reflects on sparing Hillary Clinton from prosecution, contrasting it with the Russiagate hoax. Ron DeSantis criticizes H-1B visa abuse, and ICE arrests a Jamaican overstaying his visa, hired as a Maine police officer. Senator Josh Hawley proposes $600 tariff rebates for Americans. Job vacancies drop to 7.4 million. Tsunami warning, Kamchatka earthquake, Shane Tamura, Manhattan shooting, emil Bove, Vinay Prasad, Trump administration, Ron DeSantis, H-1B visas, Josh Hawley, tariff rebates, economy

The A.M. Update reports on a violent Cincinnati brawl where five suspects face charges after viral videos showed a mob brutally attacking a man and a woman, with Police Chief Teresa Theetge condemning the "cruel" act and noting only one of 100 bystanders called 911. Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spoke to victim Holly, a single mom left bloodied, highlighting official inaction. In Midtown Manhattan, a gunman with an assault rifle shot a police officer and a bystander at 345 Park Avenue before being neutralized, with no motive or identity yet confirmed. A federal judge blocks Trump’s defunding of Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid reimbursements, defying his tax legislation. Trump warns the UK on immigration during his Scotland visit, while the EU trade deal secures $600 billion in investments and lower tariffs. California Senator Alex Padilla pushes amnesty for long-term illegals, countered by JD Vance defending Trump’s DOJ transparency on Jeffrey Epstein. Ghislaine Maxwell appeals her sex trafficking conviction, and Beto O’Rourke compares Trump to Hitler. A Reno casino shooting kills three, with the suspect arrested but motive unclear. A UK job ad for a Sharia court administrator sparks outrage, and RFK Jr. targets reform of the corrupt Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Air analysis questions if random shootings in Manhattan and Reno could hint at Iran-linked sleeper cells activated post-border closure. Cincinnati brawl, Manhattan shooting, Iran sleeper cells, Teresa Theetge, Vivek Ramaswamy, Planned Parenthood, Trump EU trade deal, UK immigration, Alex Padilla, JD Vance, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Beto O’Rourke, Reno shooting, Sharia court, RFK Jr., Vaccine Injury Compensation