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DATE: THURSDAY, 05.08.25
LAST UPDATE: 09:19 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 3
GUEST: Nicole Shanahan
TOPIC: Shanahan’s show “Back to the People” now available on BlazeTV+, AND President Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general.

BOTTOM OF HOUR 3
GUEST: Dr. Larry Miller
TOPIC: The VA is not doing ENOUGH for our men and women in uniform.

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May 8, 2008 - Voicemail left by soldier... Loser video game blogger... Fusion magazine... Philly cops... Oil prices out of control... Free* health care... DNA database for health care... Glenn's summer tour... Car talk: the hybrid Tahoe...

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Trump names tough-on-crime, culture-war veterans to key federal judgeships in first wave of picks
President Trump’s first judicial picks include prosecutors, pro-life litigators, and conservative legal stars with Supreme Court clerkships, signaling an aggressive push to reshape the courts.

FBI ‘can’t do the mission’ on White House’s proposed budget for the bureau, Kash Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel expressed concern Wednesday with the White House’s proposed budget cuts for the bureau, arguing that the FBI “can’t do the mission” if $545 million is slashed from its coffers.

FBI covered for leftist terrorist in GOP baseball shooting, House report finds
A congressional report says the FBI twisted facts to hide the political motive of the 2017 leftist attack on Republican lawmakers, falsely downplaying it as suicide by cop instead of domestic terrorism.

Retiring Capitol Police chief takes shots at Jan. 6 protester Ashli Babbitt, settlement of civil lawsuit
Chief J. Thomas Manger claims settlement in $30 million wrongful-death suit is "insulting" to officers who protected the Capitol.

Undercover investigation: Planned Parenthood prescribing hormones to minors with minimal oversight
Undercover phone calls released today by pro-life activist group Live Action reveal that Planned Parenthood clinics across several states offer cross-sex hormonal treatments to minors as young as 16 with very little parental or medical supervision.

Planned Parenthood outnumbered 15 to 1 by real women’s health centers, new report shows
A new analysis found thousands of clinics offering full women’s health care dwarf Planned Parenthood’s shrinking, abortion-focused network — exposing the abortion giant’s lie that it’s essential for women’s health.

The Bubba effect? Minnesota mom Shiloh Hendrix raises $700K after admitting on video to racial slur
Hendrix acknowledged having used a racial slur toward a 5-year-old autistic child. She then doubled down by repeating it on camera. That’s obviously unacceptable. It is also unacceptable that Hendrix’s family now faces physical threats — but in no way should she be rewarded for her terrible behavior.

Far-left Michigan AG drops all charges against anti-Semitic protesters, shocking attorneys
Dana Nessel admitted a jury would likely convict but dismissed the case anyway, calling the prosecution a waste of resources despite evidence of violence against police.

RFK Jr. asked Obama to probe ‘two gunmen’ theory, called for re-examination of his father’s assassination: New files
The current Trump administration official’s September 2012 letter to former Attorney General Eric Holder was part of thousands of documents released by the National Archives Wednesday.

New 12-foot-tall statue of fat woman in Times Square meant to represent 'cultural diversity'
The statue is of an obese woman of color was inspired by Michelangelo's "David" but is supposed to represent the observations and images from Los Angeles, New York City, and London. It is entitled "Grounded in the Stars."

Woke Salt Lake City adopts 3 new flags to bypass new state flag law
Leaders of Utah's capital city voted to add three new city flags, all incorporating designs not allowed through a new state flag law, to sidestep the measure hours before it goes into law. The flags incorporate the sego lily logo with Juneteenth, Progress Pride, and transgender flags.

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Politics...

Poll: 92% of Trump voters stand by their choice, demolishing media’s 'buyer’s remorse' narrative
Despite nonstop legacy media claims, new polling shows Trump voters overwhelmingly satisfied, exposing the press’ failed effort to demoralize his base.

Bedford: Trump’s DC prosecutor pick blocked by a Senate saboteur
Republican Senator Thom Tillis is whipping votes against the president’s top law-and-order pick, risking not only the capital’s safety but the White House’s ability to govern at all.

GOP senators fear Marjorie Taylor Greene could cost them Georgia Senate race
Republican senators are waving off firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from jumping into next year’s Georgia Senate race, voicing concerns that some of the “crazy” things she’s said might come back to hurt her in a general election race against vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Bernie defends $221K in private jet flights for 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour
Sanders brushed off criticism over spending six figures on private jets while railing against the rich, saying he’s “not waiting in line at United” to reach his rallies.

David Hogg defies DNC by pushing incumbents to primaries, says DNC needs to 'fundamentally change'
The failed pillow salesman, and now DNC vice chair, is defying party leaders as he bankrolls primary challengers to oust so-called moderates, vowing to drag Democrats further left.

DeSantis slams Florida House tax plan as 'Florida last' in fiery roundtable
The governor ripped lawmakers for pushing a sales tax cut he says helps tourists over residents while vowing to block any tax deal that doesn’t prioritize cuts in property tax.

Economy...

US, Britain to announce trade deal on Thursday
“Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY. THE FIRST OF MANY!!!” Trump wrote Wednesday night on Truth Social.

Fed holds rates steady as Powell warns tariffs fueling inflation, says outlook unclear
The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged while Chairman Powell admitted he’s unsure how to respond to rising inflation and economic uncertainty from Trump’s aggressive trade agenda.

Ford hikes prices on Mexico-produced models, citing tariffs
Prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick pickup and Bronco Sport will increase by as much as $2,000 on some models. A Ford spokesperson said the price hikes will affect vehicles built after May 2, which would arrive at dealer lots in late June.

Immigration...

Majority of US employers polled say immigration enforcement will impact their workplaces, cause staffing shortages
Employers in manufacturing and retail/hospitality were apparently the most concerned about the other shoe dropping when it comes to the administration's enforcement of federal immigration law.

Tren de Aragua-linked mob ambushes NYPD in another brazen Times Square assault: Report
A group of roughly a dozen young thugs linked to Tren de Aragua reportedly assaulted two New York Police Department officers in Times Square on Friday evening. Fox News reported that five of the 11 suspects are illegal aliens from Venezuela.

'Maryland Man' tied to convicted human trafficker as DOJ probes 2022 stop of deported Democrat martyr
Federal investigators linked a Maryland man at the center of a deportation battle to a convicted human smuggler, raising new questions as Democrats fight to bring him back to the U.S.

Massachusetts day care shut down after illegal alien convicted of child rape found to be living there
A day care facility on Cape Cod has now been closed by authorities after it was discovered that a convicted child rapist, who was in the United States illegally, had been living there with the owner, whom he was in a relationship with.

Viruses...

HHS halts work at high-risk infectious disease lab following repeated safety violations
Officials confirmed the pause at Fort Detrick's Integrated Research Facility, which conducts risky research on deadly infectious diseases like COVID-19.

FDA vaccine chief met secretly with vaccine injury activists as videos expose ignored warnings
Secret recordings show the FDA’s Peter Marks repeatedly dismissed pleas from doctors and injured patients to acknowledge and treat COVID vaccine injuries, as activists accuse the agency of gaslighting and cover-ups while pushing vaccines.

Measles outbreak fears grow after unvaccinated Illinois patient exposes nearly 1,000 at St. Louis Aquarium
Health officials are scrambling to warn hundreds potentially exposed after an unvaccinated traveler visited Missouri amid the worst U.S. measles outbreak in 20 years.

History...

Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II
President Trump has issued a proclamation designating May 8 as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do.

Why Germany surrendered twice in World War II
Germany first surrendered on May 7, 1945, in Reims, but Stalin wasn’t happy because it wasn’t signed in Berlin with Soviet oversight. To appease him, the Allies made Germany sign a second surrender on May 8.

He was first to report V-E Day — then he was fired for it
“This is Ed Kennedy in Paris. The war is over and I am going to dictate. Germany has surrendered unconditionally. That’s official. Make the date[line] Reims and get it out.” With that wire, AP war correspondent Edward Kennedy landed the biggest scoop of his career — while simultaneously ruining it.

Pentagon...

Report: Biden Pentagon hid costs, 62 troop injuries in failed $320 million Gaza pier
A watchdog report exposes Biden’s Gaza pier debacle, revealing millions wasted, 62 U.S. troops injured, and aid looted as the Pentagon covered up the mission’s collapse.

Taliban Earning Billions, Giving American Weaponry to Terrorist Groups as Afghanistan Once Again Becomes Jihadi Hotbed: Report
Taliban took in $3.4 billion in revenue over past year, boosting cash supply in wake of Biden admin's Afghan withdrawal.

NY Times: Hegseth’s Use of Passwords Raises New Security Concerns
Revelations about the defense secretary’s passwords came after he discussed details of planned U.S. airstrikes on a messaging app.

Europe...

WSJ: US orders intelligence agencies to step up spying on Greenland
A leaked directive shows top U.S. intelligence agencies were tasked with finding pro-American leaders in Greenland to aid Trump’s effort to acquire the mineral-rich territory over Danish objections.

Deep state intel staffers once again leaking classified info to stop Trump’s agenda
A secret directive targeting pro-U.S. Greenland leaders was leaked to the press, prompting DNI Tulsi Gabbard to slam deep state operatives for sabotaging Trump’s push to secure the strategic Arctic island.

UK woman wins $30K after co-worker compares her to Darth Vader in workplace personality test
An NHS employee scored nearly $30,000 in damages after a tribunal ruled being labeled like the "Star Wars" villain was “insulting” and caused reputational harm.

Middle East...

Disney threw a fit over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ in Florida. It’s building a park where being gay is illegal.
Disney is opening its first new theme park in 15 years in Abu Dhabi, where homosexuality is punishable by prison, even after waging war on Florida over parental rights; turns out profits matter more than its woke outrage.

Trump plans to announce US will refer to Arabian Gulf rather than Persian Gulf
Move sparks outrage in Iran.

Asia...

India strikes deep inside Pakistan, Pakistan claims 5 Indian jets shot down, in major escalation
India’s “Operation Sindoor” hit militant targets deep in Pakistan, killing 26, as Pakistan vows retaliation.

Entertainment...

Nate Bargatze slams modern Disney as out of touch, plans Nashville theme park for 'the everyman'
The comedian told Esquire he wants to build a Disney-like empire that actually cares about audiences, criticizing today’s Disney as run by businessmen who “don’t care” about fans.

Environment...

Trump DOE Cancels $4.5 Million Biden-Era Contract To Develop Green Energy Logo, Website
The project produced a logo but fell behind schedule and failed to deliver a new website.

Education...

Columbia Radicals Take Over Campus Library, Forcing Out Students Studying for Finals
The anti-Israel mob renamed the library after a Palestinian terrorist.

Pro-Hamas Protesters Caused over $1 Million in Damage to University of Washington Building, School Says
Anti-Semitic student group vows to continue protests until school divests from Boeing.

Health...

Trump taps RFK Jr. ally Casey Means for surgeon general
President Trump nominated health influencer Casey Means, known for blasting chemicals in U.S. food, after pulling nomination of Janette Nesheiwat.

Religion...

Conclave ends first day without pope as black smoke rises over Vatican
The first vote gives "a good indication of where the conclave is” to the cardinals gathered to vote.

AI...

OpenAI plans to cut Microsoft revenue share after restructuring
In financial projections shared with investors, OpenAI said the percentage of revenue shared with Microsoft would drop by at least half by the end of this decade.

Travel...

Trump boots Democrat from NTSB as White House moves to overhaul air safety
The administration ousted Biden-appointed Alvin Brown from the board amid plans to revamp air traffic control and crack down on slow federal investigations.

Sports...

Trump reportedly considering NCAA payment limits through executive order following meeting with coach Nick Saban
The president is weighing action to limit NIL payouts after Saban warned him the cash flood is wrecking college athletics’ balance.

MSNBC attacks Kentucky Derby as 'Trump’s America' in bitter rant
An MSNBC producer slammed the Derby as a symbol of conservatism and nostalgia, mocking its celebration of Southern culture while millions of Americans gathered to honor heritage and family tradition.

'There's white privilege every single day': WNBA No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers says 'people' favor white men and women
"I feel like even just marketability, people tend to favor white people, white males, white women. I think it should be equal opportunity. I feel like there is privilege to what I have, and to what all white people have."

Animals...

Ohio woman busted after cops find pet raccoon holding meth pipe during traffic stop
Police discovered “Chewy” the raccoon puffing on a meth pipe, leading to the arrest of Victoria Vidal and the seizure of meth, crack, and drug paraphernalia from her car.

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