The Situation Report for July 17, 2025. President Trump brings the hammer down on Putin. Major developments in the race to make America the world’s AI capitol AND self-sufficient on the critical minerals front. A radical protest movement brewing in Mexico to expel American nationals. And the Texas special session is about to have huge implications for national politics. All this and much more in less than 14 minutes.
Deadlines and missile systems: President Trump escalates pressure on Russia
The U.S. ramps up its critical mineral infrastructure
How the Rust Belt is transforming into a high-tech AI hub
Radical protestors tell Americans to get out of Mexico
A quick note on the origins of “gringo”
The Texas special session is coming, and it has national implications
ICE cleans up Texas
New developments in the Biden autopen scandal
John Brennan could be in big trouble
Media Bias Alert: the left mocks victims of the July 4th floods
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