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Glenn Beck
MORNING BRIEF

DATE: TUESDAY, 02.18.25
LAST UPDATE: 08:44 AM ET
PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM

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We have the following scheduled for today's program:

TOP OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Sean Spicer
TOPIC: How Joe Biden HELPED President Trump take over the Kennedy Center.

TOP OF HOUR 3
GUEST: Ezra Levant
TOPIC: Levant: "Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants Canadians to hate Americans."

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Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows:

Feb. 18, 2009 - Auto bailouts... Nationalizing banks... Toilet tax... Unions... Stimulus... California bailouts?... Guest Tad DeHaven of the CATO Institute... Angry socialist caller John isn't happy with Glenn... How to deal with people like John... Callers...

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Trump / DOGE...

DOGE says it found nearly untraceable budget line item responsible for $4.7T in payments
"The Treasury Access Symbol (TAS) is an identification code linking a Treasury payment to a budget line item (standard financial process). In the Federal Government, the TAS field was optional for ~$4.7 Trillion in payments and was often left blank, making traceability almost impossible."

Rand Paul, Mike Lee, and Glenn Beck float possible audit of Fort Knox
"We need to restore full faith and credit in the government of the United States. It begins with our balance sheet. The first place we need to audit is Fort Knox because there hasn’t been a full audit since the 1950s. Here’s the letter I sent to [Trump]," Glenn Beck wrote on X.

Department of Education Cancels $600 Million in Woke 'Teacher Training Grants'
To be honest, we're a little disappointed to see that the Department of Education still exists. At least it seems to be making progress, according to Christopher Rufo, who says that the department has canceled $600 million in training teachers in "diverse ideologies."

Social Security data shows millions more eligible recipients than living Americans, Musk reveals
"Yes, there are FAR more 'eligible' social security numbers than there are citizens in the USA," he responded to someone highlighting the disparity. "This might be the biggest fraud in history."

Wired: No, 150-Year-Olds Aren't Collecting Social Security Benefits
Experts argue it’s likely a quirk in the government’s outdated COBOL programming rather than actual fraud.

Anti-Trump critics call for boycott against Airbnb after co-founder reportedly joins DOGE
"The billionaire co-owner of AIRBNB is now a part of DOGE. BOYCOTT! Do not book any stays at AIRBNB properties! Shut it down!"

La Résistance / Deep State...

CNN: Paranoia seeps into a federal workforce worried about getting fired and being watched
Some government employees are now turning off their phones at home. Others are opting for in-person chats at work rather than over Microsoft Teams. Some have even gone so far as to buy special Faraday bags, designed to block electromagnetic signals.

Fired USAID ‘Victims’ Featured On CBS Were Actually Consultants, Not Employees
During Sunday night’s “60 Minutes” episode on CBS, the show featured two people who allegedly lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump’s government cuts to play on viewers’ emotions.

Democrats far outnumber Republicans in every government agency
The largest lead is +57 for Democrats at HUD, while the smallest lead is +3 for Democrats in the Department of Energy.

Besides Bludgeoning The Constitution, The Judges Stopping DOGE Are Boosting Inflation
Few have noted that stopping DOGE from auditing spending also prevents Trump from addressing a top priority of voters: reducing inflation.

Atlantic columnist admits the deep state is the real ‘regime’
Anne Applebaum openly admitted that the entrenched federal bureaucracy is the true ruling regime, calling Trump’s efforts to reform it “regime change.”

‘Morning Joe’ Panelist Compares DOGE’s Cuts To Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal That Killed 13 Americans
“I keep going back to this does remind me of the federal government version of the Afghanistan drawdown. Everyone agreed, it was pretty much a bipartisan consensus, we needed to get out of Afghanistan, the way it went about, we went about doing it was horrible."

Whoopi Goes Full ‘Basket Of Deplorables,’ Says She Can’t Even Talk To Trump Supporters
"It's hard to talk to people who support people who think you don't matter in the country."

News...

Trump Admin Brings First Major Appeal To Supreme Court
President Trump asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court’s order forcing him to reinstate Biden-appointed whistleblower official Hampton Dellinger, calling it an “unprecedented assault on the separation of powers.”

DOD ‘Social Engineering’ Program Developed Bots Capable Of Psychological Warfare
The Federalist has uncovered documents showing how the federal government used “social engineering” programs to develop networks of fraudulent social media accounts capable of violating Americans’ rights to speech and privacy online — and, potentially, psychological warfare.

Washington State Dems Want To Remove George Washington’s Image From State Flag
“While George Washington is an important national figure, he has limited historical connection to the state itself. This makes his image less meaningful as a symbol for the state.”

Austin teen charged with murder released after bond reduced from $800,000 to $100
Police officials said this is not the first time Travis County judges and magistrates have dramatically reduced bond for a person accused of murder or sexual assault.

Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa fights for Netflix account in million-dollar divorce settlement
His ex, Patricia Govea, got $550,000, properties in Mexico, and a Range Rover — but she’s banned from using his last name and is no longer allowed to access their joint Netflix account.

Politics...

Frank Luntz Says Ex-Dem Voters Who Flipped To Trump ‘Love The Pace’ Of New Admin
Pollster Frank Luntz says former Biden voters who switched to Trump may not love his rhetoric, but they support his decisive leadership.

Democrats Assemble Billionaire Super Friends To Try To Create Their Own Joe Rogan
Democratic billionaire backers and a conglomeration of the left-wing media elite gathered in D.C.’s swanky the Wharf neighborhood to plot a new media apparatus and address the party’s failures, according to Semafor’s Max Tani.

Carville rips Dems for ‘racist’ identity politics
James Carville slammed Democrats for using terms like “communities of color,” calling it racist to lump all nonwhite people together. Carville also mocked the DNC’s gender rules, calling them “stunningly stupid” and proof that the party is out of touch with voters.

Sen. Chris Murphy humiliated after botching attack on JD Vance
Murphy attempted to slam JD Vance over free speech but ended up embarrassing himself by citing a fake tweet from a fan account. The White House called him a "moron" for the mistake, but instead of admitting the blunder, Murphy doubled down.

Leftists’ claim the SAVE Act won’t let married women vote
They are saying women who figured out how to change their name are not smart enough to provide documentation of that name change.

Mayor Adams bizarrely invokes ‘Mein Kampf’ in defiant message refusing to step down
Adams claimed he once heard Martin Luther King recite a quote from Hitler’s manifesto, “If you tell a lie long enough, loud enough, people will tend to believe it’s true.” However, Hitler never wrote that, and the quote is most often attributed to Goebbels.

‘Unwavering Commitment To Justice, Equity’: NAACP Bestows Award On Kamala Harris
"VP Harris reminds us all that when black women lead, the entire nation rises."

No, Obama wasn’t ‘scandal-free’ — here’s the list they want you to forget
For old times' sake ... a brief look back at Obama's numerous scandals.

Economy...

WaPo: Why Trump admires President McKinley, the original ‘tariff man’
President Trump says McKinley made the United States prosperous through tariffs. "Experts" say that’s an incomplete understanding of the 25th president.

Babylon Bee: Jobs Report Shows Skyrocketing Unemployment Among Lizard People
"They sssssssaid I should look for sssssssomething more sssssssuitable for my ssssssskills," said lizard person Quorvod Akneron.

Immigration...

Trump’s Border Czar Marks Presidents’ Day With Statistic That Puts Biden Admin To Shame
"I started as a Border Patrol Agent in 1984 and I don’t remember the numbers ever being that low."

Tom Homan unloads on AOC
"She’s the dumbest Congresswoman ever who was let into Congress, and she proves that every day." Hard to argue with that.

US Border Guard Allegedly in Violent Mexican Drug Cartel
Prosecutors say he received up to $400,000 for allowing illegal crossings at the Paso Del Norte Bridge.

Taxpayer-funded immigration group runs anti-Trump ads, vows to 'disrupt' deportations
The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, a DOJ-funded group, received nearly $9 million in federal funds last year.

Israel...

Freed Hamas Hostage Praises Trump, Calls For Him To Bring All Hostages Home
"President Trump, you are the reason I am home alive," says American citizen Keith Siegel.

'You're my hope': Agam Berger thanks Trump in video
In the video, Berger, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base on October 7 by Hamas, is seen thanking Trump in Hebrew for helping achieve her release from Hamas captivity and calling for him to help get the rest of the hostages released as well.

Trump's Gaza plan should be given a fighting chance
Most countries have lambasted the audacious and bold scheme. But before criticizing it, they should take note of what the Gazans themselves desire. Indeed, until recently, Gazans have been leaving in large numbers.

Ukraine - Russia...

Americans sour on Ukraine aid as confidence in Zelenskyy plummets
Public support for U.S. aid to Ukraine has cratered, with 41% now saying it's too much — up from just 7% in 2022. Confidence in Zelenskyy has also nosedived to just 48%, while 78% of Americans now back a negotiated peace deal.

European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine; the US is brushing them off
After many decades of freeloading and failing to live up to NATO spending promises, European leaders are now demanding a role in Ukraine peace talks.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s Message To Europe: ‘Stop Complaining, Start Acting’
"Get your act together," Rutte told Europe.

Europe...

What I heard in Munich — ordinary Germans long for a Trump of their own
While Munich elites clutched their pearls, everyday Germans voiced frustration over their country’s economic decline, failed immigration policies, and growing crime — issues they say their leaders refuse to address.

South of the Border...

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps
What if Trump is playing the long game — calling it the Gulf of America as leverage in his talks with Mexico, only to "graciously" restore Gulf of Mexico to seal the deal? That would, in fact, be some real 4D chess.

Entertainment...

Seinfeld shuts down pro-Palestine heckler: 'I don't care about Palestine'
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld dismissed a pro-Palestinian "ambush activist" who attempted to troll him over the weekend.

'Goonies 2' Officially in the Works with Steven Spielberg Producing
"The Goonies" made $125 million worldwide at the box office in 1985 and has allegedly achieved cult status, despite the fact I've never met anyone who has said they liked the movie.

Flashback: 'Goonies' 'Star' Martha Plimpton Can Hear the Gunfire in Glenn Beck’s Head
"This guy Glenn Beck, I saw him once in New York. I passed by him on the street on Columbus Circle. We just caught eyes for a second, and I literally went, 'Ewww!!'"

Media...

JD Vance slaps down former MSNBC host over free-speech criticism
"I think there’s a difference between not giving a reporter a seat in the WH press briefing room and jailing people for dissenting views," he explained.

Axios: Why Trump targets AP
The White House is limiting AP’s access in response to its refusal to use "Gulf of America" and longstanding conservative grievances over AP’s leftist stylebook. Trump aides accuse AP of weaponizing language on gender, immigration, and race to push a partisan agenda.

Washington Post rejects ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad from leftist groups
Common Cause, in collaboration with the Southern Poverty Law Center, tried to burn $150K smearing an African immigrant, but even the Washington Post had enough of its campaign of hate and refused to run the ad.

Politico Cites Jeffrey Toobin as 'Cancel Culture' Expert
It declines to mention his hands-on experience in the field of professional depravity.

LGBTQIA2S+...

Colorado Bill Aims To Jail Those Who ‘Misgender’ Dead People
The Colorado House is scheduled to hold a hearing about legislation that would make it a crime not to abide by chosen “gender identity” on Colorado's death certificates. Medical experts expressed alarm at the attempt to erase biological reality from crucial state-issued documents.

Education...

Trump admin investigates Virginia schools for forcing girls to share bathrooms with boys
The Department of Education has launched a Title IX investigation into five Virginia school districts that allow boys to use girls’ restrooms and locker rooms, potentially threatening their federal funding.

Legislation introduced in Congress to address cell phones in schools as bipartisan support grows
House bill would direct the U.S. surgeon general to study the impact of cell phones on students’ mental health and academics.

Travel...

NBC pundit blames Trump for Toronto Delta plane crash ... even though it happened in Canada
The aircraft, a Bombardier CR900, carrying 80 people, flipped and appeared to land upside down shortly before 3 p.m. Miraculously, everyone on board survived.

Delta Air Lines reaffirmed its commitment to DEI initiatives before Toronto crash
“DEI is about talent, and that’s been our focus,” Delta Chief External Affairs Officer Peter Carter said on an earnings call last month.

Musk's SpaceX personnel visiting FAA to suggest improvements
SpaceX team members will "get a firsthand look at the current system, learn what air traffic controllers like and dislike about their current tools, and envision how we can make a new, better, modern and safer system," Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said on Sunday.

Sports...

Canadian national anthem lightly booed as hockey tournament moves to Boston
The Canadian win against Finland now sets up a rematch with the U.S. in the tournament final on Thursday night.

‘Steroid Olympics’ raises millions from backers led by Donald Trump Jr. as investors plot US debut
The first Enhanced Games will include events in track, swimming, weight lifting, “combat,” and gymnastics and will likely take place later this year in a “warm” U.S. city “conducive to winter months.”

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