The Ben Ferguson Podcast

1. Allegations Regarding President Joe Biden's Health and Fitness for Office

• The first story centers on claims of a cover-up concerning President Biden's mental and physical health.
• It highlights a House Oversight Committee investigation, led by Representative James Comer, into whether Biden was mentally fit to serve.
• A key figure in the investigation is Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden’s former White House physician, who ...

🇨🇳 Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland

• Concerns are raised about Chinese nationals purchasing large amounts of U.S. farmland, particularly near military bases.
• The commentary accuses the Biden administration of being compromised by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
• Brooke Rawins and the USDA are highlighted for launching the National Farm Security Action Plan, which includes:
  • Banning foreign adversaries from buying U.S....

1. Allegations Against U.S. Intelligence Officials:

   • Claims that former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey are under criminal investigation for their roles in the Trump-Russia probe.
   • Suggests that the probe was a politically motivated "coup attempt" to remove Donald Trump from office.
   • Mentions that CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred evidence of wrongdoing to the FBI.

2. Claims of Chinese Int...

🏛️ Legislative Milestone

• Ben opens with the announcement that Congress has passed what is described as the “biggest tax deduction of your lifetime,” referred to repeatedly as the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
• The bill passed with a narrow margin (218–214), and Speaker Johnson is portrayed as a central figure in its success.
• The passage is framed as a major Republican victory, with strong partisan languag...

🔍 1. ICE Tracking App Controversy

• Topic: A segment criticizing CNN for covering an app called Ice Block, which allows users to report and share ICE agent sightings.
• Concerns Raised:
  • The app is seen by critics as endangering ICE agents.
  • Former ICE Director Tom Homan and others accuse CNN of promoting violence against federal officers.
  • The app is described as “disgusting” and potentially illegal, with calls for...

🔍 1. ICE Tracking App Controversy

• Topic: A segment criticizing CNN for covering an app called Ice Block, which allows users to report and share ICE agent sightings.
• Concerns Raised:
  • The app is seen by critics as endangering ICE agents.
  • Former ICE Director Tom Homan and others accuse CNN of promoting violence against federal officers.
  • The app is described as “disgusting” and potentially illegal, with calls for...

🏛️ Legal and Judicial Topics

1. Universal Injunctions & Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

   • Discussion of a legal challenge to President Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.
   • Criticism of universal (nationwide) injunctions issued by district judges.
   • Praise for a recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision (authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett) that limits the use of such inj...

🏛️ Legislative Milestone

• Ben opens with the announcement that Congress has passed what is described as the “biggest tax deduction of your lifetime,” referred to repeatedly as the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
• The bill passed with a narrow margin (218–214), and Speaker Johnson is portrayed as a central figure in its success.
• The passage is framed as a major Republican victory, with strong partisan languag...

🏛️ Legislative Milestone

• The episode opens with the announcement that Congress has passed what is described as the “biggest tax deduction of your lifetime,” referred to repeatedly as the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
• The bill passed with a narrow margin (218–214), and Speaker Johnson is portrayed as a central figure in its success.
• The passage is framed as a major Republican victory, with strong par...

• Critique of Hollywood and Media Bias:

  • Cruz argues that the NYT list prioritizes political messaging over storytelling and entertainment.
  • He claims the list reflects elitist, left-leaning Hollywood values and ignores popular, inspirational, or patriotic films.

• Alternative Film List:

  • Cruz presents his own list of 30 films from the past 25 years that he believes are more representative of quality cin...

🏛️ Legislative Update: The “Big Beautiful Bill”

• The bill, strongly backed by Trump, is reportedly on the verge of passing the House of Representatives, having already passed the Senate after a marathon 27-hour amendment session.
• Trump aims to sign the bill by July 4th, aligning with his campaign promises.
• Key Republican figures and congressional reporters confirm momentum and optimism around the bill’s passa...

🏛️ Legislative Update: The “Big Beautiful Bill”

• The bill, strongly backed by Trump, is reportedly on the verge of passing the House of Representatives, having already passed the Senate after a marathon 27-hour amendment session.
• Trump aims to sign the bill by July 4th, aligning with his campaign promises.
• Key Republican figures and congressional reporters confirm momentum and optimism around the bill’s passa...

🏛️ Behind the Scenes of the Senate All-Nighter

• The Senate pulled an all-nighter to pass the bill using the budget reconciliation process, which allows legislation to pass with a simple majority (50 votes) and bypass the filibuster.
• The process involved a "vote-a-rama"—a marathon session of votes on amendments, lasting over 27 hours.
• Senators coped with the long hours by napping in cloakrooms or hideaways, eating fast fo...

🏛️ Legislative Context

• The bill passed the Senate after a 27-hour amendment vote-a-rama, the longest in history.
• Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.
• The bill now returns to the House, where it faces some opposition from moderates and fiscal conservatives.
• President Trump is pushing for a July 4th signing, applying pressure on lawmakers to finalize it.

📜 Key Provisions of the Bill

1. Historic Tax...

🏛️ Behind the Scenes of the Senate All-Nighter

• The Senate pulled an all-nighter to pass the bill using the budget reconciliation process, which allows legislation to pass with a simple majority (50 votes) and bypass the filibuster.
• The process involved a "vote-a-rama"—a marathon session of votes on amendments, lasting over 27 hours.
• Senators coped with the long hours by napping in cloakrooms or hideaways, eating fast fo...