The A.M. Update

Aaron McIntire dives into the explosive feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over the budget reconciliation bill, with Musk slamming its deficit spending and Trump alleging Musk’s opposition stems from electric vehicle subsidy cuts. Trump unveils a travel ban targeting 12 nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, to curb jihadist threats. ICE sets back-to-back daily arrest records, with 2,368 apprehensions of illegal immigrants, fueled by workplace enforcement and collateral captures. Plus, the Supreme Court revives an Ohio woman’s reverse discrimination lawsuit, and Michigan’s Rep. James DeSana pushes to impeach Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for election law violations. The A.M. Update delivers hard-hitting insights on these critical developments. Elon Musk, Donald Trump, budget reconciliation bill, travel ban, ICE arrests, Supreme Court, reverse discrimination, James DeSana, Jocelyn Benson, deficit spending, immigration enforcement, Michigan impeachment, national security, electric vehicle subsidies

Aaron McIntire tackles U.S. District Judge Gordon Gallagher’s ruling to block the Trump administration’s deportation of Mohamed Soliman’s family, linked to the Boulder anti-Semitic attack. Elon Musk’s abrupt opposition to the budget reconciliation bill stuns Speaker Mike Johnson, despite $1.6 trillion in proposed savings. President Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin signals Russia’s looming retaliation against Ukraine’s drone strikes on airfields. Plus, Trump and Elizabeth Warren align on scrapping the debt ceiling, Palantir Technologies faces scrutiny over a reported database plan, and a Texas woman dies from a brain-eating amoeba via tap water. judicial activism, Gordon Gallagher, Mohammed Salman, deportation, Elon Musk, budget reconciliation bill, Mike Johnson, Russia Ukraine conflict, Vladimir Putin, Trump administration, debt ceiling, Elizabeth Warren, Palantir Technologies, brain-eating amoeba, national security

Aaron McIntire covers the escalating feud over the “big beautiful bill,” with Elon Musk slamming it as a “disgusting abomination” while Trump and Mike Johnson defend its massive tax cuts and spending. The wife and five children of Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman face expedited deportation, as Kristi Noem probes their role, and two Chinese nationals are charged with smuggling a fungal agro-terrorism weapon. From Citibank’s policy shift to protect conservative clients to Phil Robertson’s unaired Duck Dynasty prayer, plus a heartwarming chat with Aaron’s son Ben, the show tackles news and culture. news, politics, Aaron McIntire, big beautiful bill, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, Rand Paul, tax cuts, debt ceiling, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Boulder attack, terrorism, illegal immigration, deportation, Kristi Noem, ICE, Chinese nationals, agro-terrorism, Fusarium Graminearum, University of Michigan, Joe Biden, pardons, transgender inmates, chemical castration, Ted Cruz, Cory Booker, Citibank, debanking, Donald Trump Jr., cryptocurrency, Mondelez, Aldi, Harvey Milk, Pete Hegseth, Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty, current events

Aaron McIntire covers the fallout from the Boulder terror attack by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, with Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi vowing to deport the Egyptian national and prosecute anti-Semitic violence. Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns of a $2.6 trillion tax hike if the “big, beautiful bill” fails, while the Washington Post baffles over a “mysterious” fentanyl drop at the secured border. Democrats struggle to connect with young men, as Nate Silver’s data reveals conservatives dominate among those with strong mental health, hinting at a spiritual divide. news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Boulder attack, terrorism, illegal immigration, Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, hate crime, deportation, John Thune, big beautiful bill, tax increase, child tax credit, Washington Post, fentanyl, border security, Axios, economy, optimism, ICE, masks, doxxing, Moderna, COVID vaccine, Mount Etna, volcano, global warming, Steve Milloy, Tim Walz, young men, Nate Silver, mental health, spiritual battle, current events

Aaron McIntire dives into Ukraine’s audacious drone strikes on Russian air bases, targeting 40 strategic bombers, as ceasefire talks loom in Istanbul without Trump’s prior knowledge. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenges CBS’s Margaret Brennan on inflation fears, while the Supreme Court greenlights ending legal status for 532,000 immigrants. Aaron questions Chinese real estate near U.S. military bases, warns of drone warfare risks, and highlights Stephen Miller’s take on Democrat failures. news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Ukraine, Russia, drone attacks, strategic bombers, ceasefire talks, Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump administration, Scott Bessent, inflation, Supreme Court, immigration, Kristi Noem, Chinese real estate, military bases, Stephen Miller, Democrat Party, big beautiful bill, East Palestine, Bill Clinton, Doge, Elon Musk, Pete Buttigieg, 2028 election, current events

Aaron McIntire recaps the week’s highlights, slamming Democrats for their authentic disdain for young men, calling out their “matrix problem” of transparent hostility. Phil Robertson’s passing at 79 prompts reflection on his gospel-driven life, while Aaron shares the rare joy of a mundane family day. Mike Rowe critiques Harvard’s $54 billion endowment, Doge’s failure sparks debate with 47.8% of listeners calling it “cooked,” and Elon Musk’s exit underscores GOP betrayal. news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Democrats, young men, messaging, Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty, gospel, family, mundane moments, Mike Rowe, Harvard, trade schools, Doge, Elon Musk, big beautiful bill, GOP, Stephen Miller, Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, current events

On No Suck Saturday for May 31, 2025, Aaron and Bella McIntire share five uplifting stories, from Doug Wilson’s bold church plant in Washington, D.C., to a Tennessee girl inviting her bus driver to her graduation party. An Oregon man sails to Hawaii with his cat, a Welsh mom wins a 100K ultramarathon while breastfeeding, and Jennifer Lawrence gushes about motherhood’s transformative power. The duo dives into C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity, exploring cardinal virtues, and shares family highlights, like Abby’s dog obsession.

A federal appeals court pauses a ruling blocking President Trump’s tariffs, while Caroline Levitt slams courts for ignoring past trade wrongs. Dan Bongino uncovers a hidden room of James Comey-era classified documents at the FBI, Tom Homan mourns a Texan killed by illegal immigrants, and Eric Schmidt defines MAGA as fighting for working-class dignity. Wesley Huff explains sin and salvation on the Flagrant podcast, plus Aaron answers your questions, from June’s vibe to smoked cream cheese. news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Donald Trump, tariffs, federal appeals court, Caroline Levitt, Dan Bongino, FBI, James Comey, classified documents, Tom Homan, illegal immigration, Ava Moore, Eric Schmidt, MAGA, Wesley Huff, Flagrant podcast, sin, salvation, No Suck Saturday, big beautiful bill, national debt, Roth IRA, current events

A U.S. Court of International Trade rules against President Trump’s tariff powers, prompting Stephen Miller to decry a judicial coup, while Marco Rubio revokes visas for Chinese students tied to the CCP. Elon Musk exits Doge, disappointed by the “big, beautiful bill,” which Stephen Miller and Mike Johnson defend as a historic tax cut and reform package, though 47.8% of poll respondents call Doge “absolutely cooked.” FBI Director Kash Patel insists Jeffrey Epstein killed himself but promises answers on the Epstein files, while Dan Bongino probes anti-Christian violence in Seattle, and Mike Rowe slams Harvard’s $54 billion endowment.

The Trump administration escalates its fight to cut federal ties with Harvard over anti-Semitism and race-based policies, while RFK Jr. officially ends COVID vaccine recommendations for healthy kids and pregnant women. Trump’s optimism for Russia-Ukraine peace fades amid escalating missile strikes, and Justices Alito and Thomas dissent in a free speech case involving a student’s “two genders” shirt. From Tommy Tuberville’s Alabama governor bid to Ron DeSantis slamming GOP inaction on DOGE cuts, plus why Democrats face a “matrix” problem.

tThe episode covers President Trump venting frustration over Putin and Zelensky, while judicial tyranny blocks deportations and campus reforms, sparking cries of a “judicial coup” from Stephen Miller. The House’s “big, beautiful bill” faces Senate pushback from Rand Paul and Ron Johnson, who slam its $4 trillion debt hike, despite Mike Johnson touting historic cuts. From an Afrikaner refugee’s awe at America’s safety to Seattle’s mayor blaming Christians for Antifa violence, plus Phil Robertson’s legacy, this episode dives deep—ending with Aaron’s heartfelt take on family’s mundane moments. Follow @RealAMUpdate on X and Instagram.

Join Aaron McIntire on The A.M. Update Memorial Day Special, honoring the fallen with the origin story of Decoration Day, established in 1868 to decorate Civil War graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Hear the inspiring tales of conscientious objectors Joseph G. LaPointe Jr. and Thomas W. Bennett, Vietnam War medics who earned Medals of Honor for their selfless bravery, saving lives without wielding weapons. Their stories, laid to rest in Ohio and West Virginia, challenge today’s apathy and call us to carry their burden of sacrifice.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino vow to expose Crossfire Hurricane’s corruption, promising unredacted documents to restore trust in the FBI. Yuval Noah Harari’s World Economic Forum post links Darwin to sexual liberation, and Dr. Drew Pinsky and Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel question the timeline of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, hinting at a major scandal. Plus, a disturbing New Mexico incident involving young boys with a loaded gun raises tough questions about police tactics and parental responsibility. news, politics, FBI, Kash Patel, Dan Bongino, Crossfire Hurricane, Yuval Noah Harari, World Economic Forum, Darwin, sexual liberation, Joe Biden, cancer diagnosis, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Ezekiel Emanuel, parenting, babies never cry, police, On Patrol Live, New Mexico, gun violence, current events

Join Aaron and Bella McIntire on No Suck Saturday for five heartwarming stories that objectively don’t suck, from a North Carolina man fighting off a coyote with his bare hands to a touching video time capsule for graduating seniors at a Tennessee boarding school. A viral graduation name flub, a Pitbull concert surprise for a grieving mom, and a pilot’s clever in-flight proposal add joy to the mix. Plus, dive into C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity Book 3, exploring the three parts of morality, and enjoy personal highlights like Ben’s Michael Bublé obsession.

Join Aaron McIntire on the A.M. Update for Friday, May 23, 2025, as he unpacks a tragic DC shooting by radical leftist Elias Rodriguez targeting Israeli embassy staffers, exposing hate-fueled violence. The House passes Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, sparking debate over fiscal wins like defunding Planned Parenthood versus green energy concessions, while the Maha report reveals shocking truths about childhood chronic diseases. Elon Musk’s cryptic retreat from political spending and Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer meeting round out a packed week—plus, your Ask or Tell Me Anything submissions! Follow @RealAMUpdate on X and Instagram

President Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with evidence of violence and racist policies targeting white Afrikaner farmers, sparking a tense White House exchange. In Congress, fiscal conservatives clash over Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, with no clear resolution in sight. We dive into a shocking case of a 24-year-old Venezuelan illegal alien posing as a teen in an Ohio high school, prompting ICE action. Vice President JD Vance pushes back against rogue judges blocking Trump’s deportation plans, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends visa revocations for troublemakers. Plus, the FDA announces major changes to COVID-19 vaccine access, limiting it to high-risk groups, as a Senate report reveals Biden officials downplayed vaccine risks in 2021. Dr. Peter McCullough’s chilling testimony on vaccine-related myocarditis deaths underscores the urgency. Finally, our poll of the week tackles a harrowing New Mexico incident involving kids with a loaded gun—what would you do?

In this episode, Aaron McIntire discusses various political and social issues, including Trump's proposed economic bill, Biden's health controversies, Senate hearings on immigration, the investigation into the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the importance of language proficiency in America. The conversation also touches on the role of comedians in shaping media narratives and concludes with a moral dilemma faced by law enforcement officers.

The conversation covers a range of political topics, including skepticism surrounding President Biden's cancer diagnosis, the progress and challenges of the budget reconciliation bill, the bipartisan success of the Take It Down Act, expert opinions on Biden's health, issues of racism in Chicago politics, Bernie Sanders' critique of the Democratic Party, and Yuval Noah Harari's philosophical views on purpose and ideology.

The conversation covers significant political and social issues, including Supreme Court rulings on immigration, media manipulation regarding political figures, recent legislative changes in Colorado, economic concerns reflected in credit rating downgrades, controversial statements by Hillary Clinton on birth rates and immigration, and cultural reflections on parenting trends among Gen Z parents.

In this episode of The A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire discusses various topics including shipping trends from China, the importance of critical thinking in media consumption, the evolving role of the Pope in addressing modern issues, philosophical debates on existence, vaccine controversies, and the current state of U.S.-China trade relations. The conversation highlights the need for informed discourse and the impact of media narratives on public perception.