Verdict with Ted Cruz

The conversation centers around U.S. immigration policy, border security, and the actions taken under the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration. Key topics include:

• Border Security Achievements: Homan claims that under President Trump’s renewed leadership, the U.S. now has the most secure border in its history, citing dramatic reductions in illegal crossings and "gotaways."

• Policy Changes: The disc...

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

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 Is The Big Beautiful Bill Bloated?

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1. Allegations of a Cover-Up Regarding President Joe Biden’s Health

• The episode raises suspicions about a potential cover-up of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis.
• Former President Donald Trump is quoted expressing disbelief that the public was not informed earlier.
• Questions are raised about the credibility of Biden’s doctors and whether his cognitive health was misrepresented.

2. Democratic R...

1. Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline:

   • The hosts argue that President Biden exhibited signs of significant mental decline even before taking office in 2021.
   • They cite excerpts from Jake Tapper’s upcoming book and The Atlantic article, which describe Biden’s struggles with memory, attention, and communication during the 2020 campaign and presidency.

2. The Hur Tapes:

   • The podcast discusses the release o...

🧨 1. U.S. Foreign Policy on Iran

This section is a detailed and impassioned discussion about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the U.S. response, particularly under different presidential administrations. Key points include:

• Criticism of the Iran Nuclear Deal: The speaker (likely a U.S. senator) strongly criticizes the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, claiming it empowered Iran economically and allowed its nuclear program to con...

• Criticism of Jake Tapper and the Media:

  • The hosts accuse Jake Tapper and mainstream media outlets (CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, etc.) of knowingly covering up President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline.
  • They argue that Tapper’s involvement in the book is hypocritical, likening it to an arsonist writing about fire prevention.

• Allegations of Cognitive Decline:

  • The episode discusses claims from the book and o...

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The Big Coverup

The hour opens with a...

• Breakthrough in Trade Talks:
  After two days of negotiations in Geneva, U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Descent and Trade Representative Jamison Greer, reported substantial progress with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He.

• Tariff Reductions:

  • U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods dropped from 145% to 30%.
  • Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods dropped from 125% to 10%.
  • A 90-day pause on certain tariffs was agreed upon.

🔑 Invest America Initiative

• Core Idea: Automatically create an investment account for every newborn in the U.S., seeded with $1,000 from the government.
• Contribution Cap: Up to $5,000 per year can be added to the account in a tax-advantaged way by family, friends, employers, or philanthropists.
• Investment Strategy: Funds would be invested in broad market instruments like ETFs or mutual funds tied to the S&P 500.
• Goal: To ...

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

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A Clay and Buck "See, I Told You So...

1. Prescription Drug Pricing Reform

The first part of the podcast discusses a policy initiative aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs in the United States. Key points include:

• "Most Favored Nation" Pricing: The U.S. would pay the lowest price available globally for prescription drugs, matching the lowest price paid by any other country.
• Examples of Price Disparities: Our podcast cites stark contrasts in drug prices ...

🏫 Massive School Choice Victory in Texas & National Opportunity

Key Highlights:

• Historic Legislation in Texas: Texas passed the largest and most comprehensive school choice program in the U.S., allocating $1 billion for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). These accounts provide up to $11,000 per student, and up to $30,000 for students with disabilities, allowing parents to choose the best educational setting for their chi...

• Harvard's Use of Tax Dollars:

  • Discussion on Harvard's controversial practices, including rewarding students who targeted Jewish students.
  • Examination of the Harvard Law Review's selection process, which allegedly discriminates based on race and affirmative action policies.

• Defunding NPR and PBS:

  • President's executive order to end taxpayer subsidies for NPR and PBS due to their perceived partisan propaganda.
  • ...

1. Historic Election of an American Pope:

   • Cardinal Robert Francis Privos of Chicago has been elected as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy.
   • The hosts discuss the significance of this event for both the Catholic Church and the United States.

2. Criticism of Bernie Sanders and Private Jet Use:

   • Bernie Sanders is criticized for using private jets ...

1. Operation Restore Justice

• Background: The document criticizes the Biden administration for allegedly ignoring child exploitation issues, contrasting it with the Trump administration's proactive stance.
• Operation Details: Led by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Caspittel, Operation Restore Justice targeted child sex predators across the U.S.
• Results: Over five days, 205 individuals were arrested, and 115 children ...

1. Supreme Court Decision on Transgender Military Ban:

   • The Supreme Court allowed President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military to go into effect with a 6-3 decision. This policy bars individuals with gender dysphoria or those who have undergone gender transition from serving.
   • The decision was seen as a victory for Trump, emphasizing a focus on military readiness and cohesion over social experiment...

1. Executive Order on Gain of Function Research:

   • President Trump issued an executive order restricting federal funding for gain of function research, which involves experimenting with viruses and pathogens that could potentially trigger a pandemic.
   • The order aims to prevent US tax dollars from funding such research in countries like China and Iran, and strengthens oversight mechanisms to ensure biomedical research is conduc...

1. Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status:

   • President Trump announced plans to end Harvard University's tax-exempt status, citing the university's alleged discrimination based on race and anti-Semitism.
   • The discussion includes the potential legal battle and the implications of revoking Harvard's 501(c)(3) status, referencing the Bob Jones University case as a precedent.

2. Elon Derangement Syndrome:

   • The hosts discuss incident...

1. Arrests and Charges:

   • Former Donya Anna County Magistrate Judge Joel Kano and his wife were arrested for harboring a gang member and tampering with evidence. The gang member had incriminating photos on his cell phone, which the judge destroyed
   • Judge Hannah Dugan from Milwaukee was arrested for obstructing an immigration arrest operation

2. Gang Activity:

   • The gang member harbored by Judge Kano had photos of decap...