Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
President Trump announces a temporary federal takeover of D.C. public safety as U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro targets “absurd” teen crime laws. We’ve got the legal ground rules—what the feds can and can’t do in the nation’s capital. Plus: Target shooting north of Austin—three dead and multiple injured, including a child—what we know so far. Updates on the U.S. Steel plant explosions near Pittsburgh (one dead, two missing, at least nine hospitalized). And a string of South Carolina resignations triggers multiple special elections—who’s out, who’s in, and key dates.
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00:00 – Open Law & order headlines: D.C. federal control, Texas Target tragedy, US Steel disaster, SC special elections.
01:00 – Block 1 (≈11:00): D.C. Crackdown
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro outlines juvenile-crime push (armed/gang teens 14+).
- President Trump announces temporary federal control of MPD, Guard deployment, encampment clear-outs.
- What the feds can do now vs. what needs Congress; where lawsuits are likely.
12:00 – Block 2 (≈8:50): Accountability & Sentencing
- Why lenient policies fuel repeat violence; Baltimore case study and the broader double standard.
21:00 – Block 3 (≈12:00): Breaking Updates
- Target shooting north of Austin: 3 dead, several injured incl. a child; suspect detained; developing details.
- U.S. Steel near Pittsburgh: 1 dead, 2 missing, 9+ hospitalized after explosions; timeline, what authorities are probing.
33:00 – Block 4 (≈10:05): S.C. Special Elections
- Rep. RJ May resigns; filing Aug 29, primary Oct 21, general Dec 23 (pending formal set).
- Sen. Roger Nutt resigns after Alzheimer’s diagnosis; Rep. Bobby Cox resigns to run for Nutt’s seat; synchronized specials to save costs.
- Who’s expected to file and what shifts this could mean in Columbia.
43:05 – Listener Line / Q&A 864-477-5639 — texts & voicemails on D.C. policy, Texas tragedy, US Steel response, SC races.
54:00 – Close / CTA Subscribe on YouTube + join the mailing list at joeyhudson.com.
#LawAndOrder #DC #Austin #Texas #Pittsburgh #USSteel #SouthCarolina #SpecialElection
Trump DC police, Jeanine Pirro juvenile crime, Austin Target shooting, US Steel plant explosion, RJ May resignation, Roger Nutt Alzheimer’s, Bobby Cox Senate run
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