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Bob Agnew
Reporting from Capitol Hill, Bob Agnew has updates on what’s going on in the Senate.
Florida Congressman Blames Biden For Recruiting Shortfall
Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 5:46 pm
Florida Congressman Michael Waltz [R-FL] says President Biden’s leadership is partly to blame for a recruiting shortfall in the Armed Forces. Waltz says it’s the worst crisis since the U.S. instituted an all-volunteer force.
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GOP Unlikely To Support Using 25th Amendment To Remove Biden
Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 3:48 pm
A handful of Republicans have floated the idea of using the 25th amendment to remove President Biden from office, but it’s not gaining much traction. House Speaker Mike Johnson is the most prominent Republican to raise the possibility. It’s also been mentioned by GOP Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate Republican leadership. Overall GOP sentiment has been to let Democrats decide on their own. One anonymous GOP insider told the Hill that since the debate “We’ve seen Dems wildly thrashing around…They have no clue what to do,” One not calling for Biden’s replacement is Donald Trump. He’s only seen his poll numbers improve against Biden since last week’s debate.
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Foreign Policy Expert: Hamas Leader Sinwar “Not A Practical Thinker”
Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 3:43 pm
Ruling out any reasonable compromise, podcaster Dan Senor describes Sinwar as “messianic”, one who’ll fight to the bitter end. Senor says that means sacrificing not only his own life but those of Gaza civilians, because it’s a PR tool of war against Israel.
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Republican Ads Link Democrat Candidates To Biden’s Debate Stumbles
Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 4:54 pm
Republicans are using President Biden’s weak performance in last week’s debate to go after vulnerable Democrats up for re-election. Over the weekend Republicans released an ad featuring earlier comments from Democrats stating they were confident in Joe Biden’s mental acuity, juxtaposed to scenes of him stumbling during the debate. In its effort to flip a handful of Democrat seats republicans are hoping to connect with voters who increasingly express doubltd about Biden’s menatal health. Only 34% of respondents to a Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll described Biden as “mentally fit”. 74% agreed that he is-quote-““showing he is too old” to be president.
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Senator Tom Cotton: Policies, Not Poor Health, Biden’s Biggest Liability
Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Republican Senator Tom Cotton [R-Ark] says it was more than just President Biden’s poor health that was on display in last week’s debate. Cotton tells the Salem Radio Network he doesn’t buy the white house excuse that the president was suffering from a cold. More to the point, however, Cotton says failing health had nothing to do with three years of what he calls “inflation, an open border, and a chaotic war-filled world.”
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Former State Dept Official: Israel “Hoping For The Best” in U.S. Election
Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 1:49 pm
A former state department official says Israel is keeping a close watch on the U.S. election. Len Khodorkovsky says Israel has one simple desire from its strongest ally, support. President Biden supported Israel shortly after it was attacked by Hamas, but for several months it’s been nothing but mixed messages, and critical delays. Israeli leaders know Biden is facing pressure from within his own party to slow aid to Israel. He’d says in private conversations they hope support will increase after the election.
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Biden Debate Backlash Raises GOP Prospects In Senate
Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 2:46 pm
President Biden’s weak performance in last week’s debate could have a big impact on Capitol Hill. Much of the talk since the debate has been about how Joe Biden’s performance may have weakened his own chances for re-election. But among lawmakers, the focus is on how Biden’s declining fortunes may impact individual races and majority control, especially in the Senate. That’s where Replicans need to flip seats in EITHER Montana or Ohio—in addition to their assured victory in West Virginia—to regain the majority. Since the debate Red State Democrats Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown have been emphasizing their own achievements, and drawing less on their connection to Joe Biden.
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SCOTUS Ruling A Setback For Trump’s Democrat Opponents
Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 1:05 pm
A big setback for Donald Trump’s political opponents on Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court. In a historic ruling the justices said for the first time former presidents can be shielded from prosecution for at least some of what they do in the Oval Office. Democrats have accused Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election results . He has denied any wrongdoing and has repeatedly described the charges against him as “election interference.” In extending the delay, the High Court left it to lower courts to decde how their ruling applies to the case against Trump, and all but ends Democrats’ hopes of putting the former president on trial before the November election.
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Senate Democrats Standing Firm Behind Biden Despite Debate Debacle
Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 1:01 pm
Senate Democrats are proving to be President Biden’s strongest supporters in the wake of his poor debate performance last week. Calls have arisen inside the Democrat ranks to replaced Biden as the party’s presidential candidate, fearing he cannot win after his diminished health was on full display in the debate. None of those calls are coming from inside the U.S. Senate, where Democrats say Biden remains the party’s best chance at defeating Donald Trump.
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Ben Domenech On Biden: “Right Now This Guy Can’t Do The Job”
Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 12:42 pm
Political writer Ben Domenech says last night’s (Thursday night’s) debate was a resounding defeat for Joe Biden and the Democrats. Domenech says the very structure of the debate served former President Trump well as Joe Biden’s diminished capacity was on full display.
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Former Israeli Ambassador To U.S. Says Weapons Delays Embolden Hamas
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 4:40 pm
A former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. says Hamas is playing a waiting game as it seeks to take advantage of President Biden’s decision to delay arms shipments to Israel. Dr. Michael Oren says the terrorist group rejected the latest ceasefire proposal because it believes the more time that passes the more international pressure will be on Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
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Arizona GOP Congressman Says Hispanics Shifting Toward Trump
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani [R-AZ] says there’s a new trend shaping up among voters in his state. He says Hispanics are moving toward Donald Trump. He says the shift is due to many of the same reasons they immigrated to the U.S., including better schools, better jobs, and the rule of law.
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High Court Puts EPA’s “Good Neighbor” Downwind Rule On Hold
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 12:01 pm
The Supreme Court is putting the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution-fighting “good neighbor” plan on hold while legal challenges continue. The rule is intended to restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution. Among those challenging the rue, the energy producing states of Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia. The justices rejected arguments by the Biden administration and Democratic-controlled states the plan was cutting air pollution and saving lives in 11 states. The regulation will remain on hold for now pending a ruling from a federal appels court.
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SCOTUS: SEC Must Allow Trials For Those Accused Of Securities Fraud
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 11:55 am
The Supreme Court says the Securities and Exchange Commission has been violating the constitutional rights of people accused of securities fraud. The justices ruled that people accused by the SEC of fraud have the right to a jury trial in federal court. In a 6-3 decision, the court says the in-house proceedings the SEC has used in some civil fraud complaints violate the Constitution. The justices ruled in the case of a Houston hedge fund manager. The case is among several this term in which conservative and business interests are urging the court to rein in federal regulators.
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Sean Spicer Explores “Trump’s Front Row Joes” In New Documentary
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 3:04 pm
A new documentary takes a closer look at Trump supporters who have attended dozens of his rallies. Sean Spicer produced “Trump’s Front Row Joes” to explore why some people have attended dozens of Trump rallies.
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American Enterprise Scholar Blasts US Criticism Of Israel At UN
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 2:10 pm
One political commentator says the U.S. should put more daylight between itself and the United Nations when it comes to Israel. Matt Continetti of the American Enterprise Institute says look at the UN’s actions since October 7th and it’s clear the UN has become anti-Semitic. Nor, he says, has the U.S. stepped up in Israel’s time of need. Continetti says now is the time for the U.S. to stand up for it’s greatest all and only bastion of freedom in the Middle East. Something Continetti tells the Salem Radio Network is not happening with Linda Thomas Greenfield serving as UN Ambassador for the United States.
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SCOTUS Rejects Case To Prohibit Government Influence On Social Media Posts
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 10:58 am
The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to control social media posts. The justices on Wednesday threw out lower-court rulings that favored Louisiana, Missouri and other parties in their claims that officials in the Democratic administration leaned on the social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view. The court did not rule on the content of thr arguments, but said the states and other parties lacked the standing to bring the case.
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“Sleight Of Hand”: Cotton Says Biden Misleading On Aid To Israel
Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 5:49 pm
Senator Tom Cotton [R-Ark] says the White House is being deceptive about it’s arms shipments to Israel. Cotton says the administration is able to use convoluted rules for notifying Congress about arm shipments to say it’s sending arms, even when it’s not. Behind it all, Cotton says , a morbid fear of escalating tensions, even when Iran’s proxies increase their attacks on Israel,
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Pompeo Says Biden Fear Of Escalation Eroding U.S. Deterrence
Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 5:44 pm
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells the Salem Radio Network Biden foreign policy is causing the U.S. to lose it’s ability to deter foreign aggressors. He calls it a “bad recipe for the security of the American people.”
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President Biden To Allow Iranian Absentee Voter Stations In U.S. .
Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 6:15 pm
President Biden will allow Iran to run absentee voter stations in the U.S. for its upcoming election. The decision has sparked protests from conservatives who note that Iran remains the world’s biggest stat sponsor of terrorist attacks, including against Americans. Richard Goldberg with the Foundation For the Defense of Democracies told Voice of America-quote-“How and why we would facilitate such a charade for a state sponsor of terrorism that is hunting Americans every day is beyond me,” The administration says this is not the fisrst time Iran has been allowed to use absentee voting stations inside the U.S.
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Danielle Pletka: “Arrogance” To Blame For Slow Weapons Shipments To Israel
Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 1:33 pm
Conservative commentator Danielle Pletka says out-of-touch officials in the Biden administration are making it hard for Israel to defend itself. Pletka tells the Salem Radio Network we’ve seen it before—in Ukraine—where just about every thing from airplanes to round of ammunition was “a day late and a dollar short.” She blames what she calls an “arrogant…lack of experience” for the delays, saying administration officials can’t seem to understand what’s at stake for Israel.
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Middle East Expert Says Israel Needs Weapons Soon To Face Hezbollah
Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 1:04 pm
One Middle-East expert says a war between Israel and Lebanon is only a matter of time, and time is running out. Jonathan Schanzer with the Federation For the Defense of Democracies say the clock has been ticking since the day Hamas invaded Israel. Soon it will be forced to do battle with an Iranian-backed force the size of the average European army.
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Defense Expert Cliff May Says Soft Times Leave U.S. Less Able To Defense Democracy
Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 3:11 pm
One defense expert fears the current generation may lack the historical perspective to take on the many challenges facing the U.S. from within and without. The Salem Radio Network asked May—founder of the Foundation For The Defense of Democracies—whether today’s young people understand the need to defend freedom. He says it “appears not”, and notes that the “greatest generation” as able to win the Cold War only because of hard lessons learned fighting in World War II.
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CBO Raises 2024 Deficit Projection $400-Billion To $1.9 Trillion
Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 2:01 pm
There’s troubling news about the U.S. economy in the latest report from the Congressional Budget Office. A CBO report released this week estimated the federal budget deficit will grow even larger this year than first forecast. Even as the president claims his policies are “working” for America, the CBO reports the defecit will grow to $1.9 TRILLION in 2024, a 400-BILLION dollar increase from earlier estimates. Major contributors include foreign aid, in increased Medicaid spending, and President Biden’s decision to cancel some $150-BILLION in student loan debt.
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