Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

Christians were being discriminated against by government policies, according to a new report from the Trump administration, which investigated policies and how they impacted people of faith.Meanwhile, Americans are being told to expect more immigration operations at businesses that have been hiring illegal immigrants. This follows a recent operation that found 300 illegal immigrants working at a Hyundai factory in Georgia.And on another topic, President Donald Trump has given the military broad powers to respond if Venezuela strikes a U.S. ship. This comes amid a large U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean to tackle cartels and the drug trade. The Venezuelan leader alleged last week that the United States is seeking “regime change through military threat.”We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorizing the Department of Defense to use the Department of War as a secondary title.The update was made official during a White House event, where Trump said he was bringing back the original name of the department. And the action is raising questions over whether this is just a name change or a signal of something else.Alongside this, Trump posted two images that appear to be a veiled threat to Russia. This happens as the president says he’s losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin.And also, in other news, a young woman who was stabbed to death on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sparking outrage over what some call light-on-crime policies and an alleged double standard in reporting by the corporate media.We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is meeting with other officials for events in China this week, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a hot-mic moment, the two leaders were caught discussing the possibility of living to 150 years of age using transplanted human organs.On another topic, the U.S. military is now waging an open war on the drug cartels. After the Pentagon published a video of a strike killing 11 drug traffickers from the Tren de Aragua gang, the administration has announced that this is just the beginning.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A housing emergency could soon be declared, which would cut the costs of homes in the United States. The Trump administration is weighing an emergency declaration on housing this fall that would put new homes on the market while also reducing the costs.In addition to this, deportations and other policies around mass migration are also likely to free up more homes. And on that front, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is now working to ensure that illegal aliens aren’t taking up Section 8 housing.We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A federal appeals court just shot down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and the Supreme Court could soon decide whether they stay or go.In other news, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced investigations into whether psychiatric drugs are a contributing factor in school shootings.We’ll discuss these topics and more in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Cracker Barrel has become the latest focus in the culture wars. The old-time style restaurant announced a new logo and redesign, which was criticized for stripping away its character. The company has now decided to roll back to the old logo. But the issue has brought attention to a broader trend of corporate rebrandings, raising the question of whether the nostalgic look may actually be better.In other news, President Donald Trump issued a direct threat of prosecution to billionaire George Soros and his son, suggesting they should face RICO charges.And on another topic, Antifa is becoming even more extreme and splintering into even more violent offshoots.We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A young Scottish girl brandishing a knife and hatchet has gone viral, and has become the poster image of an alleged crime problem now sweeping across Europe.Also, President Donald Trump has now moved forward to create a domestic military “quick reaction force,” confirming earlier reports that this could soon be in place.And in other news, a suspect in an armed carjacking reveals on camera how he keeps getting released back on the streets.We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is out! Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDyeThe CDC is now investigating possible problems from the COVID-19 vaccines. This includes a review of potential safety issues, the vaccines’ effectiveness, and whether or not they have the effect of creating immunity.Also, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will work as a first step to ending cashless bail.And in other news, several officials are now under criminal investigation for mortgage fraud, and some critics have alleged this to be a type of political retaliation.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

All 55 million visa holders in the United States will soon be investigated. The Trump administration is now looking into every person with a visa for any signs of criminal activity.And in other news, federal authorities have raided the home of President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton.We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDyePeople looking to immigrate to the United States could soon be questioned on just how much they love the country—and could face rejection if it turns out they’re anti-American. And in other news, Elon Musk may be changing his plans of creating a new political party to instead back a future presidential campaign for JD Vance, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

The FDA is warning that a recent shipment of shrimp may be contaminated with a radioactive material. Meanwhile, authorities have released new details on the illegal immigrant involved in a crash while driving a semi that left three people dead. And in other news, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have unveiled a new “fit not fat” challenge.We’ll discuss these topics and more in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDyeA new movement is starting to remake America’s election laws, and President Donald Trump says he will lead this effort.Also, Texas is opening up its equivalent of Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz. Their newly opened immigration detention facility, which is now the largest in the United States, is being dubbed “Lone Star Lockup.”And in other news, an illegal immigrant trucker accused of killing a family of three while driving across several lanes sparks a movement to identify illegal immigrants in the truck driving industry.We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDyePresident Donald Trump is, yet again, trying to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, and this time, the goal is to bypass a cease-fire and go straight for a deal to end the war. Alongside Trump’s meetings with the leaders of both countries were a number of questions about what could be on the table to bring peace.In other news, there’s a brewing battle over redistricting. Texas is taking steps to redraw its congressional district map after the Supreme Court gave the green light, despite criticism that doing so could be considered discriminatory. This could see voters give Republicans an additional five seats. If people vote as expected, Republicans may go on to hold 30 House seats, with eight Democrats, in the Texas midterm election.We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs had the effect of creating a type of unelected government, giving unelected national associations power over government agencies and over policy, which is being described in a new report as a type of “shadow government” that subverted the system.We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

A new National Guard force that would react to incidents of civil unrest is allegedly being considered. The Washington Post alleges that unreleased documents propose a new “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force.” The alleged proposal appears to follow a similar model to the deployment of the National Guard to respond to recent riots in Los Angeles and the new deployments in Washington to quell crime in the nation’s capital.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

The District of Columbia is now under federal control. National Guard troops are being deployed to help secure its streets, and its police department will likewise be under federal control. The move was announced by President Donald Trump, who has invoked the Home Rule Act of 1973, in an action he says is meant to make Washington “safe and beautiful.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

President Donald Trump has ordered a new census that does not count illegal immigrants, and this could drastically remake the United States as we know it.The move could shift anywhere from 20 to 40 House seats from Democrats to Republicans, as well as give a more accurate estimate of the number of illegal immigrants in the country.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Several American banks stand accused of discriminating against conservative customers and against cryptocurrency companies. This often involves what's known as "debanking"—and President Donald Trump is now said to be considering an executive order to prevent the denial of banking services from continuing.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A grand jury investigation could be established on the Russiagate scandal. Attorney General Pam Bondi has allegedly directed her staff to move forward with the case, which could see criminal charges against individuals who were involved in running the discredited scandal against President Donald Trump during the 2016 election.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Our culture in the United States is changing. Whether it’s in film, fashion, or even just social discourse, the previous narratives based around identity politics are fading away. A recent focal point of this shift has been on an American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. Despite online criticism, the company refused to back away from its advertisement, and now even President Donald Trump has weighed in.Even officials who used to come out strongly in support of defunding the police, or who made statements criticizing the police, are now changing their narratives. And this includes Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Merit-based hiring is making a comeback. The federal government has now officially dropped a policy going back over 40 years that, until now, held that tests to ensure government employees were qualified for their jobs were discriminatory. The shift in policy aims to ensure the government is now hiring based on skill.And in other news, a special counsel investigation has now been opened into former special counsel Jack Smith. This happens as the Trump administration moves to investigate key figures involved in the disproven Trump–Russia narrative going back to the 2016 election.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

The investigations into the Trump-Russia probes of the 2016 election are back in the headlines—with reports claiming a trove of documents has been discovered in several “burn bags.”In other news, the midterm elections are coming up fast, and Texas is preparing a move that could help Republicans maintain their majority in Congress.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

H-1B visas are now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. New rules are now pending that could help make Americans more competitive on job markets, and to prevent companies from switching to cheap foreign labor.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Florida has declared a tax holiday dedicated to the Second Amendment. The new “2A tax holiday” will allow Americans to buy guns, ammunition, and other items tax-free from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31.Meanwhile, the U.S.-Mexico border is now more secure than ever. Illegal crossings are at record lows. But human traffickers are finding new methods of smuggling people into the country via boats.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

A new White House order could bring back mental asylums. The order aimed at “ending vagrancy and restoring order,” brings an end to consent decrees, which will allow for people deemed a threat to themselves and others to be forcibly committed to treatment centers.And in other news, a new George Washington University report found connections between the Chinese Communist Party and pro-Gaza protests in the United States.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard outlined new evidence on July 23 on how the Trump–Russia narrative was created for the 2016 elections. In it, she said false information was spread by the Obama administration, and alleged that this was designed to harm then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to reform the organ transplant industry in the United States. This follows a study that found that some hospitals allowed organ procurement to begin despite patients showing signs of life. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the prospect “horrifying,” and said the entire system needs to be fixed.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Russiagate is back. But this time, the narrative is flipped. The Trump administration is now alleging that the 2016 case was itself disinformation, and that evidence was misrepresented to clear the way to investigate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

New York City could soon have government-run grocery stores. At least that’s an issue now on the ballot with the upcoming mayoral elections. But we can look to history and basic economics to understand where this new initiative will likely lead.We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

The Alligator Alcatraz model will soon spread to new states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced five additional Republican governors are now planning to build similar facilities to help streamline deportations.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

China’s communist regime is holding drills to prepare for a sea-borne invasion of the self-ruled island of Taiwan, while Taiwan is responding with its own drills for a potential war. In the face of this, the United States is shifting its military focus to the Asia-Pacific, and is discussing with allies whether they’re ready for a war with the Chinese regime.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has ended a long list of taxpayer-funded programs that were benefiting illegal immigrants. This includes programs on housing, education, grants, and many others.Some states are looking to create other programs to assist illegal immigrants, using money outside of federal funds.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

The 90-day pause has come to an end, and the tariffs are back. The interim stage, when most countries were paying a set 10 percent levy, is now shifting, with many countries likely having to pay very substantial tariffs. President Donald Trump has now issued letters to several international leaders announcing the new tariff rates starting August 1st. And with this move, Trump is also detailing his vision of what this tariff policy will lead to.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Churches in the United States have been regarded as a kind of sleeping giant for elections. The issue is, because of different regulations on nonprofits, churches have not been able to endorse political candidates. And because of this, they’ve been forced, to an extent, to stay out of politics. Critics have criticized the issue the other way though, noting that the regulations have acted as a government restriction on religion. And now, things have changed. The Internal Revenue Service has determined that churches can now endorse political candidates.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

A new type of bomb is being showcased for the Chinese regime, which aims to destroy an electric grid. A propaganda video for the bomb shows a simulation where the bomb is fired from a launcher, then breaks into cluster munitions to destroy an electric station. The video also comes on the heels of a concerning trend, where Chinese-manufactured signal jammers are being intercepted by U.S. customs agents.In other news, border security has just gotten a boost from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now, the Trump administration is expected to vastly increase its operations to deport illegal immigrants. And border czar Tom Homan recently issued statements on how that could look.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has now passed. President Donald Trump signed the bill on July 4, clearing the way for a package that includes large-scale spending and large-scale cuts. We’ll take a look at what was included in the bill.And in other news, Elon Musk has officially launched the America Party as a new third party. Alongside this, he also described his political plans for the upcoming midterm elections.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

Charges from a recent operation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement suggest that a new type of criminal charge is being used against illegal immigrants working in the United States. Individuals are being charged with “aggravated identity theft,” suggesting that the administration could now be enforcing a crime that is commonly committed by illegal immigrant workers.Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department is also taking on a new image, having just unveiled a new “patriotic ‘America First’ rebranding.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A new political party could soon be formed in the United States, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk could be the force behind it. The former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has since turned critical of some policies under the Trump administration, and he has now declared his intent to start a new political party for moderate voters.Meanwhile, Alligator Alcatraz is now open. The facility in the Florida Everglades is going to house illegal immigrants in an area surrounded by alligators.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

There is a push to have citizenship verification for elections in the United States, and part of this effort includes a controversial system that documents American citizens. The tool will work as a searchable database that can be used by election officials, but it is raising concerns over privacy.The FBI announced the takedown of a fraud ring that was stealing hundreds of millions from the U.S. health care system. The scandal involved 324 defendants, including many who worked in the medical field.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

A major ruling from the Supreme Court has brought an end to nationwide injunctions by district judges and could unblock many of the orders by President Donald Trump facing challenges, including his order ending automatic birthright citizenship. In a 6–3 opinion, the justices have determined that nationwide injunctions are not legal unless they’re done through class action lawsuits. This means that all of Trump’s executive orders that had been blocked by district judges are free to progress forward.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. 

After the United States launched attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities, some media reports are now alleging that the attacks only set back the Iranian regime’s nuclear program by a few months. The claims are based on an alleged top-secret assessment. The Trump administration is criticizing the reports as false, while also explaining how intelligence leaks can be used to skew the facts.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A Florida plan to create an “Alligator Alcatraz” has now been approved by the Department of Homeland Security. This will be a facility in the Florida Everglades to detain illegal immigrants.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

There are signs that Iran could see a regime change. Iran’s former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, is now pushing for a transfer of power and a new system of democracy for the country. And one of the latest Israeli strikes suggests the country is now moving beyond just targets related to nuclear weapons.Meanwhile, Iranian leaders carried through with their promise of retaliation. There were no U.S. casualties, and the attack appeared mostly symbolic.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Iran is threatening retaliation against the United States, after U.S. bombers destroyed key nuclear sites in their country.Meanwhile, analysts turned to a strange source to predict the U.S. strikes: pizza deliveries.And in other news, the Democrat Party could soon search for new leadership, with many voters now asking for a third party.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

FBI Director Kash Patel has provided Congress with declassified documents saying the CCP may have interfered in the 2020 elections. The documents describe claims of an elaborate scheme that involved using fake driver’s licenses and fake mail-in ballots.In other news, young men are facing a crisis that is impacting their health, both physical and mental. Recent polls show that men are suffering from a loneliness epidemic that is getting even worse with younger generations. And this isn’t just an issue in the United States. It’s global.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Mass surveillance could be a cause of mass paranoia. New studies show that surveillance has an impact on the brain, and that instead of causing good behavior, it may be a factor in an epidemic of stress.Also, the Chinese regime is launching a new campaign to lure U.S. influencers to China for propaganda tours. This comes alongside other findings that the Chinese Communist Party has broad campaigns to infiltrate American society.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

“No Kings” rallies have now been held across the United States, with many protests involving upwards of 2,000 to 3,000 people. Some of the protests turned violent, while others remained peaceful. The rallies overall have worked as a continuation of the anti-ICE protests and riots also spreading across the country.In those riots in Los Angeles, a key Maoist tactic was at play called the “mass line,” where organizers generate a movement for political means and make it look like a grassroots movement.Meanwhile, alongside the ongoing protests and riots, an assassin has killed a representative and her husband, and injured another official and their spouse.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The protests and riots in Los Angeles appear to be getting under control. The Los Angeles mayor has put a curfew in place, and President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines to help with security. And now, we’re seeing the next phase of the law enforcement operations, with arrests and wanted posters.The Department of Homeland Security announced it had arrested hundreds of illegal immigrants during the riots. The FBI has a wanted poster out for a man accused of throwing stones at police officers. And the Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of firebombing police.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The Trump administration is going to increase its operations to deport illegal immigrants. President Donald Trump said during a recent press conference that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations will be spreading to every major city in the United States, and similar statements are being issued by other government agencies.And in other news, a federal judge has blocked an emergency request from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove National Guard troops from their operations in Los Angeles.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Nationwide protests are now being planned as the riots in Los Angeles continue. Already, additional demonstrations have sprung up in San Francisco and New York City. However, the large-scale protests planned for June 14 aim to have 50 protests in 50 states. The movement is being called “No Kings,” and falls on the same day as both President Donald Trump’s birthday and the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States Army. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.