The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

1. Trump's Trade Strategy & Tariffs

   • Trump discusses his willingness to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that Xi has requested the meeting.
   • He defends his use of tariffs, claiming they led to factory closures in China and better trade deals for the U.S.
   • He asserts that tariffs have generated massive revenue for the U.S., citing a $26 billion surplus as evidence.

2. International Trade Deals

   • M...

🛫 1. Aviation Safety and the Rotor Act

• Incident Overview: The discussion begins with a tragic aviation accident that occurred on January 29, involving a collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane over Ronald Reagan National Airport, resulting in 67 fatalities.
• Personal Connection: Senator Cruz recounts how his wife was scheduled to land at Reagan that night and was diverted, adding a persona...

1. ICE Arrests in Houston

• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 214 illegal aliens in the Houston, Texas area over a six-month period.
• All individuals were charged or convicted of sex offenses involving minors.
• This number exceeds the total arrests for similar offenses in the entire previous fiscal year (211 arrests).
• The arrests are attributed to a multi-agency targeting initiative launched under the Trump a...

1. Congressional Probe into Autopen Pardons

This section discusses a developing controversy involving:

• Senator Rand Paul raising concerns about the use of an autopen—a mechanical device used to sign documents—for issuing presidential pardons during the final months of President Joe Biden’s administration.
• Allegations that Anthony Fauci and Jill Biden (former First Lady) may be implicated in the probe, with qu...

🗳️ Democrats' Poll Numbers Plummeting

• A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows the Democratic Party's approval rating at its lowest in 35 years.
• Only 33% of voters view the party favorably, while 63% view it unfavorably.
• Cruz attributes this to the party being overtaken by extreme left-wing voices and unpopular stances on issues like:
  • Open borders
  • Defunding the police
  • Support for controversial protests
  • Gender and youth me...

🔹 Immigration and LA Mayor's Policy

• Criticism of Democratic policies regarding immigration, particularly focusing on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
• Discussion of a new initiative to provide cash debit cards to undocumented immigrants who avoid work due to fear of ICE raids.
• The mayor claims the funding comes from philanthropic partners, not city funds.
• The segment portrays this as prioritizing undocumented immigrants over Amer...

🏛️ Final Six Victories in the Bill:

1. Spectrum Auction Authority – Releasing 800 MHz of government-held spectrum to the private sector, expected to generate $100 billion and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
2. Air Traffic Control Modernization – $12.5 billion investment to upgrade outdated systems.
3. Space Exploration – $10 billion for NASA’s Artemis and Gateway programs to beat China to the Moon.
4. CAFE S...

• Tulsi Gabbard's Allegations: Gabbard claims that the Obama administration fabricated a 2017 intelligence assessment to promote the Russian collusion narrative, which she describes as a hoax.

• Department of Justice Response: Attorney General Pam Bondi is said to be forming a "strike force" to investigate these claims, based on disclosures from Gabbard’s office.

• Declassified Reports: Gabbard reportedly declassified a H...

1. Tulsi Gabbard’s Allegations Against the Obama Administration

• Gabbard released a report alleging that President Obama and senior intelligence officials knowingly fabricated the Russia-Trump collusion narrative.
• Claims include deliberate misinformation, suppression of contrary intelligence, and coordination with media to undermine Donald Trump’s presidency.
• Specific officials named: James Clapper, Susan Rice, John...

1. Criminal Referral and Allegations Against Obama:

   • Tulsi Gabbard claims that Obama has been referred to the Department of Justice for a criminal investigation.
   • She accuses the Obama administration of manufacturing intelligence to falsely suggest Russian interference in the 2016 election to benefit Trump.

2. Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA):

   • Gabbard criticizes the January 2017 ICA ordered by Obama, alleging...

🔍 Hillary Clinton Email Investigation

• Newly declassified documents suggest the FBI may have deliberately ignored evidence during the original investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.
• Senator Marsha Blackburn and Senator Chuck Grassley criticize the FBI and DOJ for what they describe as a cover-up.
• Grassley claims the FBI had thumb drives with data that were never reviewed.

🕵️‍♂️ All...

🔥 1. Hunter Biden’s Interview and Political Commentary

• The episode opens with a critical discussion of a recent, controversial interview with Hunter Biden, in which he allegedly expresses anger at Democratic elites and hints at a potential presidential run.
• Cruz and Ferguson mock the interview, describing it as a “meltdown” and using it to criticize the Democratic Party, portraying Hunter as emblematic of it...

1. Hunter Biden's Interview Behavior

   • Described as erratic, vulgar, and unhinged.
   • Frequently uses profanity and makes controversial statements.
   • Criticizes Democrats like George Clooney, James Carville, and Nancy Pelosi.

2. Criticism of the Democratic Party

   • Accuses the party of racism and exploiting both African Americans and undocumented immigrants.
   • Claims Democrats view immigrants as modern-day slaves, only useful...

1. Allegations of a Coup Against Donald Trump

• Tulsi Gabbard, identified as the Director of National Intelligence in this context, claims to have declassified over 100 documents.
• These documents allegedly show that President Barack Obama and his national security team fabricated intelligence in December 2016 to falsely suggest Russian interference in the 2016 election.
• Gabbard describes this as a “years-long coup” a...

1. Border Security:

   • Massive reduction in illegal crossings.
   • Record-low apprehensions.
   • $150 billion allocated to border infrastructure and enforcement.

2. Military Action in Iran:

   • Targeted bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
   • No U.S. casualties; described as a decisive and successful operation.

3. The “Take It Down Act”:

   • Legislation to combat non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake...

🏛️ 1. Supreme Court Ruling on Department of Education

• Context: President Trump had issued an executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to return control of education to states and parents.
• Supreme Court Decision: A 6-3 ruling lifted an injunction that had blocked layoffs of nearly one-third of the department’s workforce.
• Key Figures:
  • Linda McMahon: Secretary of Education tasked with exec...

📰 1. Biden and the Autopen Controversy

• The discussion opens with a deep dive into a legal and political controversy involving President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign off on mass pardons.
• The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) had previously ruled that autopen use is valid only if the president personally makes the decision.
• The New York Times reported that Biden did not individually approve ea...

1. Jeffrey Epstein Scandal & Transparency:

   • The speaker demands full transparency regarding the Epstein case, especially the release of documents and names involved.
   • Emphasis is placed on protecting victims' identities while still exposing the truth.
   • Frustration is expressed over the lack of accountability—only Ghislaine Maxwell has been jailed.

2. Criticism of Media and Political Bias:

   • The Wall Street Jo...

🔥 1. Epstein Files and Trump Controversy

• We open with a heated discussion about the renewed focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files, with calls for transparency.
• Senator Cruz outlines four principles for handling the Epstein case:
  1. Transparency – Release all information.
  2. Protect the victims – Especially minors in explicit materials.
  3. Release it all – No selective disclosure.
  4. Prosecute predators – Hold al...