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NATO Meeting, Fund Fallout, Busch Shocker May 22, 2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Sweden meeting with NATO leaders just one day after he slammed that very alliance ... President Trump is facing backlash from his own party to the so-called anti-weaponization fund, one senator calling it "stupid on stilts" ... NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41, just hours after his family said he had a severe illness.

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Billion-Dollar Backlash May 21, 2026

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President Trump’s so-called “weaponization fund” is now facing swift outrage from members of his own party ... Why did “The Pitt” actor Noah Wylie joined a health care rally in DC? ... US intelligence shows Iran has already restarted part of its drone production ... The US aircraft carrier strike group is now in the Caribbean as tensions with Cuba escalate.

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Blanche Defends Anti-Weaponization Fund May 20, 2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other DOJ officials continue to defend the $1 billion “anti-weaponization” fund against growing outrage ... The bond market is now flashing warning signs for your wallet. Are interest rates about to soar? ... Officials rush to the rescue, saving people stranded and threatened by exploding wildfires.

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Slain Security Guard Was Father of Eight May 19, 2026

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Today's show begins just after we learn the identity of the security guard who was killed yesterday in that deadly shooting rampage at San Diego's largest mosque. He's Amin Abdullah, a father of eight, one of three people two teenage suspects allegedly gunned down before taking their own lives. Police are treating the shooting as a hate crime.

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Severe Weather Threat Continues May 18, 2026

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The system that spawned tornadoes and left a trail of destruction in Nebraska is moving east ... The world is scrambling to contain the new Ebola outbreak in Africa ... We go one-on-one with the head of Volvo ... President Trump issues new threats against Iran as new polling shows two thirds of Americans disapprove of his handling of the war.

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Trump's Trip, Cuba's Crisis, Surging Prices May 15, 2026

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As President Trump heads back from China on Air Force One, the big question remains: What, if anything, did he accomplish during his meetings with Xi Jinping? ... Cuba suffers massive blackouts, prompting protests, and the island nation's government warns it's going to get even worse ... The cost of groceries in the US sees the highest jump in almost four years. Is relief coming anytime soon?

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Amid the Pageantry, a Warning May 14, 2026

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It's been all smiles at the Trump-Xi summit, but the Chinese president wasted no time warning his US counterpart that Taiwan is the most important issue between the two countries, and if mishandled could create "a very dangerous situation." Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins us to discuss China, Iran, and America's posture on the global stage.

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Soaring Inflation May 13, 2026

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A new economic report shows wholesale inflation skyrocketing to its highest level in nearly four years ... President Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping ... We go one-on-one with GOP Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee.

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Updates on Hantavirus, Epstein, Iran May 12, 2026

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The World Health Organization says there are 11 confirmed hantavirus cases linked to that cruise ship, and 16 passengers are now quarantined in Nebraska ... Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are gathering with Democratic lawmakers in Florida as part of their investigation into the late convicted sex offender ... Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are back on Capitol Hill, facing tough questions again from members of Congress about the war with Iran and the pentagon's request to boost military spending by more than 40%.

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Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Ship Return May 11, 2026

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Americans from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are in Nebraska this morning. Deborah Birx, the response coordinator for the White House coronavirus task force, joins us live to discuss.

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