Thanks for joining us for a quick update on the latest—and most urgent—headline out of the Department of Defense this week: President Trump has ordered the military to use $8 billion in leftover research and development funds to make sure service members get paid on October 15, even as the government shutdown drags on. This stopgap move comes after weeks of deadlock in Congress, leaving many military families anxious about making ends meet. As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explained, “We’ve

This is the latest installment of the ongoing video series, Got a Minute or Two? Mad Hattery and Other Outrages. Today’s outrage: Donald Trump and JD Vance thinking they can say or do anything without consequence, without shame, with little interest in whether it shows them to be immoral men. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americaamerica.news/subscribe

The headline this week from the Department of Agriculture is the announcement of a second round of Emergency Commodity Assistance Program payments to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. This comes as USDA’s Farm Service Agency has already delivered over $8 billion of the $10 billion authorized to support farmers facing increased input costs and a tough market. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City, “These payments will help producers navigate market uncertainty,

The Supreme Court hears Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could redefine redistricting nationwide. Will race play too big a role in drawing districts — or not enough?

What does it mean to seek justice in a system that thrives on injustice? In this powerful reading, Sungu Oyoo, a Kenyan writer, activist, and pan-Africanist affiliated with Kongamano La Mapinduzi and Mwamko, revisits the words of Sam Mugumya, author of We Refuse to Be Victims. Key Ideas and Highlights Injustice as Everyday Life Sungu’s reading reminds us how injustice is normalised, becoming the air the marginalised breathe. The Political Resonance Through Mugumya’s words, we hear echoes of many

This is your RNC News podcast.Donald Trump continues to define the Republican Party, now serving his second non-consecutive term as president after defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. His selection of Senator JD Vance as vice president energized the conservative base, and the Republican National Committee, or RNC, remains tightly aligned with Trump’s political agenda and personal brand. The GOP currently holds the White House, a narrow Senate majority, and retained a slim advantage in the

This is episode 128, “How Medicare for All Could Change Your Life.”Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains how Medicare for All could change your life. Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL337TuRDOI

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 17, 2025Outlook for the Voting Rights Act Dims, as Court’s Conservatives Appear to Turn Away From Their Own PrecedentThe conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared to agree Oct. 15th with arguments that the Voting Rights Act Section 2’s majority-minority voting districts conflicted with the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.  A decision is expected next year. Some podcasting platforms strip out our

Today's Conley Commentary is about Hamas. Conley Commentaries are heard each weekday morning at 7:55am on the WSAU Wisconsin Morning News on AM-550 FM-99.9 and FM-95.1. And check out all of Chris' commentaries in the blog and podcast sections of wsau.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claudia Sheinbaum Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has faced one of the most challenging periods of her administration this past week as devastating floods swept through central and eastern Mexico. The disaster has claimed at least 64 lives with 65 people still missing across Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, and Querétaro states, according to reports from her Monday morning press conference.The floods, triggered by multiple tropical storms including Priscilla and

Ret. Riverside Police Chief Tom Weiztel shares his thoughts on how police leaders can resist interference in their job by political actors and keep the focus on preserving law and order and protecting fellow law enforcement officers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a leader can’t defend their record in plain language, the city, state, and you pay the price. We dive into a fast-moving tour of three hotspots—New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia—to test which candidates stand up to scrutiny and which ones are hiding behind noise. Our focus is simple: follow the records, demand receipts, and judge how people handle the hard questions when the cameras are rolling and the answers actually matter. We start in New Jersey, where financial disclosures, sto...

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Hilary Clinton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Hillary Clinton has been at the center of several major headlines over the past few days, displaying her usual blend of political weight and public engagement. Most notably, she presided over the 2025 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards at Georgetown University, where, according to Forbes and Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, she honored women fighting for democracy worldwide, from Bangladeshi student protest leaders to Venezuelan women

key developments across the American political landscape, highlighting significant legal battles, evolving voter trends, and emerging dynamics in upcoming elections. The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey appears to rest on a weak evidentiary foundation, with the defense employing a dual strategy challenging both the facts of the case and the legality of the prosecutor's appointment. Concurrently, a pattern has emerged of federal judges appointed by Donald Trump repeatedly ruling against

Nikki Haley Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Nikki Haley has been back in the headlines this week as her actions in Israel sparked both intense criticism and fierce defense. While visiting Israeli troops, Haley wrote the words Finish Them on an artillery shell intended for use in Gaza, a gesture she later justified in interviews by stating she meant Hamas, not Palestinian civilians. That explanation did little to calm the backlash. Amnesty International blasted her on social media for what they

16 October Saint Of The Day - Saint Gerard Magella & Saint Hedweg from the Saint of The Day- as read by the MICM Slaves To The Immaculate Heart Sisters. To support the Sisters work at The Saint Benedict Center and their new convent, follow them here.

I’m right behind the call being made today for helmets to be made mandatory at recreational ice skating and roller skating rinks. For it to be a legal requirement that if you want to go and have a skate with your mates, you have to wear a helmet. Because if it’s good enough for helmets to be compulsory on bikes, then why isn’t it good enough for helmets to be mandatory when someone’s on a set of skates? When you think about it, you are far more likely to ride a bike than go to an ice skating rink or

In just the past few days, the nation’s attention has been laser-focused on the courtrooms where Donald Trump’s legal battles continue to play out. As I walked into the federal courthouse this morning, the urgency of the moment was palpable—cameras outside, supporters and detractors gathered, journalists shouting questions. Inside, the air was tense, every bench filled with observers silently hanging on the next development.Right now, one of the most high-profile cases set for argument involves