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The debate over the building of more AI data centers in rural areas has heated up. President Trump wants permit and environmental restrictions tossed out. Residents say slow down, we need guardrails.

Companies that manufacture EV’s are becoming more and more involved in developing humanoids capable of helping in positive pursuits such as health care, but also in building armies for war. Reviews are mixed.

Over 3000 tech workers have signed a letter outlining their concerns over the warp speed development of AI. They say it threatens the climate and has far reaching safety and job security risks.

The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been dismissed. It does not say he is innocent, but says that it should be a federal case. Trump says those who prosecuted should be held accountable.

Studies are showing more people are becoming addicted to pot. They say strength has increased over the years and is being legalized at a rapid pace. While not as physically addictive as hard drugs, there is major concern.

The Pentagon says it may recall Senator Mark Kelly to active military duty and court martial him. This is the latest effort coming from President Trump to try and punish his perceived enemies. How far will he go?

With Marjorie Taylor Greene saying she is going to retire and three of her MAGA colleagues becoming main movers in releasing the Epstein files, does the GOP have a women problem. Alternate movements are coming alive.

Donald Trump has posted several members of Congress could be executed for a video suggesting military members could refuse to carry out unconstitutional orders. There is concern this could lead to violence against these members.

A new Gallup Poll says half of Americans feel democracy is functioning poorly, and shows there is doubt about whether our leaders are committed to a strong democracy. Lay that against the memorial for Dick Cheney and it is interesting.

President Trump calls a female reporter Piggy, and another a terrible person and terrible reporter. Does he have a problem with female reporters? Is he starting to crack?

The battle over the release of the Epstein files is over. Did Republicans abandon their privacy concerns? And did the process of getting the vote forget about the survivors. How about prevention moving forward.

The GOP congressional leadership has pitched members on addressing Obamacare. It attacks the current system and says a whole new plan should be drawn. Will that help people due to lose coverage the end of the year?

President Trump seems to have caved on Epstein file release. But has he really? Representative Massie says he is concerned it is a smoke screen and could leave the release blocked.

Inflection point for the Trump presidency? He has issues globally and critical decisions to make at home. He, though, is consumed by the Epstein files and is calling one of his closest allies names.

President Trump has directed the DOJ and FBI to investigate opponents names appearing in the Epstein files. Should we know? Is non separation of President and the DOJ a bad thing?

The DOJ has filed suit against California’s redistricting plan. Both its and the suit against Texas claim the same thing, but they are very different along racial lines. Does it show racial biases?

Both Democrats and Republicans have released information regarding Epstein emails talking about President Trump. The White House is in full motion trying to stop any release. That is a change in thinking since July. Why?

The Democrats are openly being forced to find a new identity and define who they are. Newsom and Mamdani are pushing that fight, as well as forming the major resistance to President Trump. Newsom says out with the old ways.

President Trump has blasted air traffic controllers who have not worked during the shutdown and ordered them back to work. Some of those men and women have had to work second jobs to make ends meet. Why the tirade now?

The Trump administration is quietly dismantling regulatory controls on large corporations and the wealthy. Trump is arguing that the old trickle down economic theory will bring prosperity. Critics claim it will enhance the haves and hurt the have-nots.

Some Republicans are concerned that President Trump isn’t focused on the promises he made during his campaign. The fear is he is more concerned about foreign wars, and is doing things that scare voters. Will he listen?

A vote is promised in the Senate aimed at ending the government shutdown. It reportedly has some compromises in it. Whether or not one of those is the ACA is not known.

The 2025 midterms were a smashing success for the Democrats. Even President admits it is a bad sign for Republicans. Is economy the reason, or are swing voters tired of MAGA or just tired of Trump?

GM is planning on eliminating Car Play up the road. It says it will replace it with its own software and subscriptions. Will consumers rebel or is this plan to eliminate the middle man going to spread?

President Trump says he doesn’t know who Changpeng Zhao is. He pardoned the Binance founder last month and his family business has ties and a business relationship. Can he not know who he is pardoning and making him money?

There is a number of big money corporations and individuals donating to the White House ballroom fund anonymously. It is legal, but there are calls for transparency because many of those donors have business before the President

President Trump has urged use of the nuclear blowup of the Senate Filibuster. His party leaders say no. SNAP program ordered to stay funded by two federal judges. Is a shutdown end near?

In one of the strangest news conferences of all time, the Louisiana Governor comes unglued over the LSU football program. He says the athletic director will not pick the next coach. Maybe Donald Trump will.

Bill Gates has contributed a lot of the fight against climate change. He has now issued a memo saying that instead he and we should be more concerned about global health. Will this cause a sea change in how people thinking about global warming?

Did the Toronto Blue Jays fan’s chant “we don’t need you” fire up the man who chose to join the the Dodgers over them. Shohei Ohtani was cold and now he’s red hot. Did they poke the bear?

President Trump says he’d love to run again. Kamala Harris says she hasn’t ruled it out. Is there a possibility of another Trump vs Harris Presidential campaign in 2028? Or is this just more media whip up?

The government shutdown is a very strange one. The stated key issue is health care insurance. But every day President Trump takes more power. Does he want the shutdown to continue or does he just feel the Congress is dysfunctional?

President Trump is not sending ICE into San Francisco right now. This after a talk with Mayor Lurie and threats from Governor Newsom. Why did he change his mind?

The FBI has made what it says are major sweeping gambling arrests that involve the Mafia and several major figures in the NBA. Should a conversation be made about sports app betting or are this separate?

Americans are beginning to see what their health care premiums will look like if ACA subsidies aren’t extended. It is sticker shock. Some premiums could triple, so who is to blame?

In an effort to celebrate the Marines, it was decided to fire live Howitzer shells over a busy Interstate in Southern California. What could go wrong? They found out.

Republicans are responding to the hate filled posts of some in the Young Republicans Organization, as well as President Trump extending clemency to George Santos. Will any of this dent the party’s reputation?

President Trump says he will broker peace in Ukraine. After meetings with Presidents Zelensky and Putin he says both sides want peace. Zelensky also asked for Tomahawk missiles.

Hamas has reasserted control in Gaza. It has executed people it says helped Israel. President Trump says he may be forced to go in and kill them. Does that mean US troops?

The US Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a case that could impact the Voting Rights Act. The court could eliminate congressional districting based on race. It could again create segregated districts.

Most major journalistic media organizations have refused to sign a Pentagon agreement that they say would make them no more than mouthpieces of the Trump administration. Defense Secretary Hegseth says the must clear their desks and leave.

Israel and Hamas have a cease fire. Hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. Donald Trump has claimed victory. But can it build a lasting peace?

MIT’s President has rejected President Trump’s contract on university policies. It is the first sign of resistance to his demands. On the other side, Tech CEO’s are giving support to Trump policies. Trump resistance and support in this episode.

GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is blaming the top leaders in the Republican Party for the government shutdown. She says insurance premiums are too high and could go higher. Speaker Johnson has gotten a verbal assault from a military wife.

GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is blaming the top leaders in the Republican Party for the government shutdown. She says insurance premiums are too high and could go higher. Speaker Johnson has gotten a verbal assault from a military wife.

President Trump says some government officials will not get back pay when the shutdown ends. Union officials and Democrats say it is against a law that he signed. Does this have the GOP worried?

A large number of polls show President Trump’s numbers showing significant drops within the Republican Party. As concerning they show Trump would now lose every swing state. Are his actions now hurting the GOP?

The government shutdown blame game is in full swing. Republicans say they will not extend medicaid benefits to undocumented workers. Democrats say the GOP is making excuses not to take up the Epstein files. How dysfunctional is this?

The FDA has approved a second generic version of the so called abortion pill. How does this play with the Trump policies on abortion. The political right is furious. Did the FDA act independently?

President Trump has proposed a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. China is offering its K7 incentive for foreign workers to go there? Does this change tech and ultimately the world order?