Larry Schweikart

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Today's News with Larry Schweikart

Check out this daily round-up of happenings in politics, government, foreign affairs, entertainment, culture, and more. It's a fresh take on the news with the signature witty edge of the "intellectually irreverent" New York Times #1 bestselling author, historian, and political pundit Dr. Larry Schweikart. The News of Today is the History of Tomorrow.

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TODAY'S NEWS, May 28-29, 2026

May 29, 2026

Political News

Claims surfaced that former President Biden (“Rutabaga”) is trying to block release of recorded interviews with his biographer.
Reports alleged Jill Biden feared Biden suffered a stroke during the 2024 debate.
Commentary emphasized ongoing Democratic Party divisions and tensions over Biden’s legacy.
Republican primary victories in Texas were highlighted, including Attorney General Ken Paxton defeating Senator John Cornyn decisively.
Several Republican “establishment” or anti-Trump figures were described as being pushed out or retiring.
Commentary suggested Republicans are optimistic about Senate and House positioning heading into future elections.
Claims were made about investigations into NGOs, intelligence agencies, and election-related issues.
Mentioned an alleged assassination plot targeting Ivanka Trump.
Denver International Airport tunnel conspiracy theories resurfaced after plans to open parts of the system publicly.
NYC mayoral politics and landlord crackdowns under progressive leadership were criticized.

China / International Affairs

China reportedly restored U.S. beef trade and discussed future investment commitments with the U.S.
Concerns were raised about Chinese influence operations, espionage, and NASA cooperation with China.
Iran negotiations and sanctions remained a recurring topic.
Commentary praised Gulf pipeline expansion projects bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Discussions covered immigration pressures in Europe, anti-white farming policies in South Africa, and tightening migrant rules in parts of Europe.
Mentioned cartel-linked political figures and international organized crime crackdowns.

AI & Technology

AI’s growing influence on politics, campaigns, labor, and social behavior was emphasized.
Anthropic was described as surpassing OpenAI in valuation.
Concerns focused on AI-driven job displacement, massive data center resource usage, and foreign opposition to U.S. AI infrastructure.
Criticism continued over water and energy consumption by data centers.
Reports mentioned companies replacing workers with AI systems and increased reliance on AI-generated content.

Immigration & Border Issues

Trump-era immigration enforcement and deportation efforts were praised.
Reports mentioned DHS and ICE actions involving asylum fraud, green card rules, and illegal immigration enforcement.
Claims were made regarding Somali fraud cases and Chinese nationals near the southern border.
Commentary argued blue states are struggling financially with benefits provided to undocumented immigrants.

Cultural & Social Issues

Discussion included declining marriage rates, changing attitudes among yo

TODAY'S NEWS, May 26-27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Political News

Texas AG Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in a massive GOP primary upset, while Rep. Chip Roy also lost decisively.
Several high-profile incumbents and establishment Republicans are exiting politics, accelerating a MAGA-aligned Senate restructuring.
Republicans are building a massive midterm fundraising advantage, while Democrats reportedly struggle with national infrastructure and donor coordination.
Latino voting trends in Texas counties were highlighted as encouraging signs for Republicans.
Democratic internal fractures reportedly continue following additional progressive election losses in Illinois.
Trump endorsement record was cited as reaching 41-0.
Spencer Pratt is reportedly running a heavily social-media-driven mayoral campaign in Los Angeles focused on homelessness and urban decline.
Trump voiced interest in expanding the Abraham Accords to include Iran and Gulf states.
Commentary criticized modern impeachment politics despite historically low conviction rates.
Federal authorities reportedly foiled an assassination attempt targeting Ivanka Trump.
DOJ is moving to dismiss remaining “seditious conspiracy” charges against some Oath Keepers members.
Former AG Pam Bondi revealed a thyroid cancer diagnosis.
Seattle continues facing controversy over anti-homeless barriers and urban crime policies.
Trump reportedly received a strong health evaluation during a recent medical checkup.
Michael Wolff lost a lawsuit involving Melania Trump, potentially opening the door to major defamation litigation.
New allegations surfaced claiming Democratic officials planned broader unrest surrounding January 6 events.

AI News

Foreign-backed activism may be influencing resistance to U.S. data center expansion.
Energy analysts argue air conditioning demand exceeds current data center energy pressures.
Agricultural operations and golf courses reportedly consume more water than data centers in some regions.
Joi AI announced a controversial program paying users monthly for explicit engagement.
ClickUp reportedly replaced thousands of workers with AI agents, though AI customer support quality remains heavily criticized.

Illegal Criminal Alien News

Biden-era DHS parole policies reportedly released large numbers of undocumented migrants into the U.S.
California faced criticism for programs allegedly benefiting undocumented residents through solar incentives.
The administration is reportedly considering restrictions on international flights tied to sanctuary-city airports.
DHS guidance may allow increased asylum fraud enforcement against activist attorneys.

Cultural News

Christian and classical academies have reportedly expanded

TODAY'S NEWS, May 23-25,2026 Happy Memorial Day

May 25, 2026

Political News

Another assassination attempt targeting President Trump was reportedly stopped after Secret Service agents killed an armed suspect near the White House.
Trump announced a tentative Iran arrangement involving uranium concessions, Hormuz reopening, and partial sanctions relief.
U.S. Army recruiting reportedly exceeded targets months ahead of schedule under the current administration.
One-third of surveyed “elite” voters reportedly view cheating to win politically as acceptable.
Democratic Party internal divisions continue following post-2024 election analysis and voter disconnect concerns.
Jeff Childers framed Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation as part of a strategic leadership transition within intelligence operations.
Former Capitol Police Chief Sund criticized Democratic leadership over National Guard delays on January 6.
South Carolina completed redistricting, adding another Republican-leaning seat.
EPA head Lee Zeldin warned about a failing California chemical tank.
DOJ fraud investigations in Minnesota continue expanding with dozens charged.
A New Jersey Muslim leader reportedly claimed efforts to divide the MAGA coalition through media personalities.

AI News

AI-generated content is accelerating shallow reading habits, rapid skimming, and reduced critical thinking among younger users.
Studies and commentary suggest many users struggle distinguishing AI content from authentic material.
AI reinforcement loops may worsen delusions or psychological instability in vulnerable individuals.
Excessively polished or repetitive AI content is contributing to distrust and cynicism online.

Illegal Criminal Alien News

Green card applicants will reportedly now need to apply from their home countries rather than remain inside the U.S.

Cultural News

Former Levi’s executive Jennifer Sey criticized Everlane’s collapse and sale to Shein after sustainability and transparency controversies.
Commentary highlighted rising anxiety, political radicalization, and declining marriage rates among younger generations.
California is considering restrictions on quartz countertops over worker health concerns.

Transoid News

Wisconsin’s governor continues enforcing a conversion therapy ban despite court rulings against it.

Economic News

Bakersfield’s oil economy continues declining under California environmental and energy policies.

International News

Billions allegedly flowed through Binance-linked channels tied to Iranian financial activity.
Trump reversed course and deployed another 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland.
China was accused of staging fake weddings to improve demographic optics.
A new EV bat

TODAY'S NEWS, May 21-22, 2026

May 22, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS

Internal Democratic House analysis reportedly viewed several GOP-held districts as safer for Republicans than even some Republican analysts expected.
Democratic figures reportedly discussing replacing Ken Martin amid party frustrations.
Tulsi Gabbard resigned while her husband battles bone cancer.
Conservative activist Scott Presler elected to Pennsylvania’s Republican state committee.
Commentary claimed influential online conservative personalities failed to shift key Senate races despite heavy engagement.
GOP rejected a proposal aimed at limiting Trump’s anti-lawfare legal-defense fund.
California’s high-speed rail project criticized again over alleged misleading AI-generated promotional material.
National Democratic Party finances reportedly struggling despite individual candidates still raising money.
Former attorney tied to Special Counsel Jack Smith charged over alleged theft of confidential investigative documents.
DOJ charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over alleged involvement in a refugee-aircraft shooting.
Minnesota fraud investigations expanding across multiple agencies and sectors.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner criticized after comments about a wounded soldier.
Florida nonprofits accused of serving as covers for extremist-linked organizations.
Reports suggested growing concern inside DOJ circles over Trump-aligned staffing in investigations tied to John Brennan.

IN AI NEWS

Public opposition to large AI data centers growing due to water and power consumption concerns.
Trump reportedly delayed major AI decisions while weighing infrastructure strain versus competition with China.

IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS

New Trump executive order directs banks to consider immigration status in financial-risk evaluations.
Supreme Court rulings reportedly making undocumented drivers harder to insure.

IN ALIEN ALIEN NEWS

Department of Defense released another batch of UFO-related videos and materials.
Somewhere, a Pentagon intern probably labeled the folder “Definitely Not Space Jellyfish Final FINAL v7.”

IN CULTURAL NEWS

Ryan Burge’s happiness-index analysis found “very happy” Americans declining while lower-income and less religious groups reported weaker overall satisfaction.
Higher-income respondents still reported somewhat greater happiness levels overall.

IN ECONOMIC NEWS

Meta laid off roughly 8,000 employees amid continued AI restructuring.
Consumer sentiment reached its lowest level of the year.

IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS

South African agricultural policies criticized over their impact on white farmers and regional food production.

TODAY'S NEWS, May 19-20, 2026

May 20, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS

Commentary claimed prominent conservatives are increasingly agreeing that Democrats face structural long-term decline at both state and national levels.
Stacey Abrams cited as acknowledging potential major Democratic legislative losses under new electoral maps.
U.S. semiconductor production projected to expand enough within 18 months to reduce reliance on Taiwan.
Polling from Democracy Institute showed JD Vance performing competitively against leading Democratic figures.
Trump DOJ established a $1.8B compensation fund tied to alleged victims of prior federal “lawfare” actions.
Trump-backed candidates continued winning primaries and judicial races, including victories tied to Senate and Supreme Court contests in Georgia.
Senator John Cornyn targeted by Trump through endorsement of Ken Paxton.
Senate Republicans confirmed another large batch of Trump nominees under Majority Leader John Thune.
Minnesota population decline cited as evidence of migration away from progressive states.
Another election-fraud case highlighted involving allegations of homeless individuals being paid to vote in Los Angeles.
Research from Christopher Rufo claimed many homeless residents in Los Angeles originated outside the city.
Oregon voters rejected proposed gas-tax increases and transportation fees.
Former Congressman Barney Frank died at 86.

IN AI NEWS

GE Aerospace reportedly reduced ramjet-engine design time from months to seconds using AI.
Airbus significantly expanded onboard computing capabilities in newer aircraft.

IN TRANSOID NEWS

California athlete controversy resurfaced after a biological male reportedly won multiple women’s track titles.

IN ECONOMIC NEWS

Pentagon drone production constrained by Chinese control over critical magnet supply chains.
House lawmakers considering EV-related road-use fees due to vehicle weight impacts.
Modern vehicles criticized as increasingly intrusive and surveillance-heavy.
Jury ruled OpenAI lawsuit filed by Elon Musk came after the statute of limitations expired.
Heart Attack Grill closed in Las Vegas.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled tighter monetary policy alongside lower short-term interest rates.

IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS

New reporting and books alleged continued organ-harvesting abuses in China.
Mexican cartel figures and officials increasingly surrendering or being extradited to the U.S.
DOJ reportedly preparing or pursuing actions tied to Cuban leadership figures, including Raúl Castro.
China’s economy described as weakening, with government detaining executives to prevent corporate instability.
UK authorities criticized for handling grooming-gang and ass

TODAY'S NEWS, May 16-18, 2026

May 18, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS

Acting AG Todd Blanche said criminal charges tied to alleged 2020 election fraud could be coming and claimed evidence exists the election was “rigged.”
Republicans reportedly performing strongly in California early voting amid voter-roll reductions and demographic shifts.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change softened some climate projections, prompting Trump allies to claim vindication.
Trump-backed candidate Julia Letlow defeated Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Senate primary.
China committed to purchasing $17B in U.S. agricultural products.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of former election clerk Tina Peters.
Administration reportedly intensifying investigations into liberal fundraising and nonprofit infrastructure, including Minnesota-related fraud probes.
Illinois officials reportedly lost track of hundreds of violent offenders.
Congressman James Comer plans to resign to run for governor.
Homelessness and overdose deaths rising in parts of San Francisco and Santa Monica amid criticism of local policies.
A Virginia prosecutor refused to enforce a new state gun-control law.
Federal judge blocked parts of NYC housing bankruptcy actions tied to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration.
GOP chair Joe Gruters announced dozens of lawsuits tied to election oversight and fraud concerns.
Wealthy donors reportedly subsidizing salaries for journalists at left-leaning media outlets.

IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS

Border Patrol reportedly seized over 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl.

IN UFO NEWS

Researcher claimed multiple extraterrestrial species had allegedly been recovered from crashed craft.
Entire discourse still sounded suspiciously like a cosmic HR department with terrible pilot training.

IN CULTURAL NEWS

Study claimed increased school spending correlated with lower math performance outcomes.
Trump appeared at the Rededicate 250 National Prayer event and publicly read scripture emphasizing humility and faith.

IN ECONOMIC NEWS

Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery efforts, increasing pressure on physical retailers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced upgrades to air-traffic-control systems at eight airports.
California refinery capacity concerns described as a growing national-security issue.
AI-driven publishing explosion reshaping the book industry, with some authors producing thousands of titles annually.
Louisiana LNG expansion project expected to significantly increase export capacity.

IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS

European media criticized for withholding suspect details in alleged terrorism-related incidents.
Australian women-only

TODAY'S NEWS, May 14-15, 2026

May 15, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS

Trump received a major diplomatic welcome in China, alongside renewed U.S. beef trade and promises of large Chinese investment commitments.
Concerns remained over Chinese influence operations after a Chinese-American was convicted as a foreign agent tied to a covert NYC police outpost.
Democrats reportedly facing internal factional battles, with Senate leadership taking heat.
ODNI denied claims that the CIA “raided” Tulsi Gabbard’s offices.
A Texas Democratic official running for reelection was arrested again.
Federal government withholding $1.3B from California over alleged healthcare fraud concerns.
Senate advanced legislation to withhold congressional pay during shutdowns.
Appeals court blocked E. Jean Carroll from immediately collecting Trump-related damages.
Trump’s Iran pressure strategy described as economically squeezing Tehran through sanctions and oil restrictions.
Senate GOP leadership praised for rapidly confirming Trump nominees and judges.
Voluntary deportations reportedly surged sharply under Trump administration policies.
Claims surfaced that Biden-era officials explored post-presidency legal strategies against Trump.
Washington state proposal criticized for restricting “aimless driving.”
Kamala Harris floated proposals including abolishing the Electoral College and expanding SCOTUS.
Explosive device discovered beneath an Alabama dam.
Ohio moving to suspend Medicaid payments tied to fraud investigations.
Georgia signed election-law changes and called a special session for redistricting, potentially favoring Republicans.
FBI intensifying investigations into the “764” online predator network.
Former Kansas mayor surrendered to ICE.
Pete Hegseth canceled deployment of additional U.S. troops to Poland.

IN AI NEWS

Microsoft reportedly scaling back “clean energy” ambitions due to AI power demands.
Amazon and other firms using regulatory loopholes to classify gas-powered AI infrastructure under clean-energy frameworks.

IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS

ICE reportedly identified over 10,000 foreign students linked to suspect employers.

IN CULTURAL NEWS

Seminary enrollment trends showed modest growth, with Southern Baptist institutions and Liberty University dominating portions of the field.
Trump announced plans for a National Garden of American Heroes in West Potomac Park.

IN TRANSOID NEWS

Texas AG Ken Paxton pushed Texas Children’s Hospital to establish a detransition clinic.

IN UFO NEWS

Reports of increasing underwater UFO sightings continued circulating online and in disclosure communities.

IN ECONOMIC NEWS

U.S. banks

TODAY'S NEWS, May 12-13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Political News

President Trump had the red carpet rolled out in Beijing.
Court rulings in Alabama and Mississippi cleared the way for additional Republican-leaning congressional districts.
Virginia Democrats criticized after failed redistricting strategy and discussions about restructuring the state supreme court.
Missouri Supreme Court upheld the state’s Republican-favored redistricting plan.
Seth Keshel argued polling gaps suggest Democrats may be weaker nationally than some surveys indicate.
Nebraska Secretary of State lost a primary to a Trump-endorsed challenger.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice reportedly left the Democratic Party over concerns about antisemitism.
Arcadia, California’s mayor resigned amid allegations involving ties to Chinese influence operations.
Tennessee House removed Democratic lawmakers from committees following legislative protests and disruptions.
Commentary highlighted the number of assassination threats and attempts involving Trump.
Tulsi Gabbard reportedly investigating Ukrainian biolab claims.
U.S. government released 53 million barrels of oil as part of efforts to stabilize prices.
Treasury Department launched “Economic Fury” sanctions targeting entities linked to Iran.
Polling suggested political vulnerability for Senator Thomas Massie amid controversy.
California death row inmates reportedly granted expanded access to media content under state policy changes.

AI News

Energy analyst David Blackmon warned AI data centers face growing backlash over land and infrastructure demands.
Georgia utility company reportedly considering eminent domain actions tied to AI-related expansion.
Anthropic reportedly blocked a Chinese infiltration attempt.

Illegal Immigration News

Somali grocery store owner charged in a $1.1 million SNAP fraud case.

Cultural News

Muslim-only waterpark event in Texas sparked backlash and political scrutiny over public access policies.
Pastor Mark Driscoll criticized over comments involving the Virgin Mary and abortion.
Viral video from Philadelphia schools reignited concerns about literacy and education standards.

Transgender Issues

Vatican report reportedly adopted a more accepting stance toward homosexuality.
Virginia school district faced another controversy involving a transgender-identifying student accused of misconduct in school bathrooms.

Economic News

Labor force participation among men highlighted as continuing to decline.
U.S. credit card balances reportedly increasing.
DOJ finalized a $30 million settlement involving PayPal.
Producer price inflation rose again, raising renewed inflation concerns.

TODAY'S NEWS, May 9-11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Political News

Utah Supreme Court justice resigned after revelations of a romantic relationship with an attorney tied to a Democratic redistricting case.
Commentary claims Republican redistricting efforts could add up to 16 seats nationally.
Democratic leadership reportedly held internal strategy discussions without reaching consensus.
Seth Keshel voter registration update showed continued Republican gains in Florida; Pennsylvania gains for Democrats attributed to primary turnout.
FBI reportedly probing several Democratic senators over alleged intelligence leaks.
California described as symbolic of Democratic Party decline.
SPLC accused of financially benefiting extremist groups it publicly opposes.
Biden-era HHS criticized over reports of missing migrant children.
Climate change messaging reportedly losing political effectiveness among Democrats.
Security breaches reported at Liberty University and other schools.
Frontier Airlines plane struck a person during takeoff in Denver, raising airport security concerns.

AI News

Georgia data center reportedly consumed massive amounts of unbilled water, contributing to local infrastructure strain.
Concerns raised about future conflicts between AI infrastructure demands and municipal utilities.

Illegal Immigration News

ICE deportations and enforcement operations reportedly continuing aggressively.
DOJ speeding up denaturalization processes for convicted criminals.
San Diego Padres pitcher self-deported after pleading guilty to a human smuggling charge.

Cultural News

Ryan Burge data showed abortion support increasing across most religious demographics, with especially large increases among Black Christians.

Economic News

Major oil companies reportedly scaling back green energy investments.
Apple entered a preliminary chip agreement with Intel.
GM slowing EV truck expansion plans.
U.S. economy portrayed as outperforming major European economies in growth and job creation.
April job growth reportedly exceeded expectations.

International News

Reform Party made major gains in local elections in the UK.
EU considering AI-powered in-car driver monitoring systems.
Shell exited a UK carbon capture project.
China reportedly continuing to accumulate U.S. dollars despite de-dollarization narratives.

Entertainment News

Discussion of former rock musicians transitioning into non-music careers, including former Deep Purple vocalist Rod Evans.
Positive review mentioned for The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Medical News

Steve Kirsch cited Czech data suggesting only modest differences in COVID outcomes

TODAY'S NEWS, May 7-8, 2026

May 8, 2026

IN POLITICAL NEWS

Virginia Supreme Court struck down Democratic redistricting map, preserving several GOP seats.
Tennessee and Alabama approved new GOP-favored redistricting maps, with South Carolina advancing similar efforts.
Republicans projected to hold 218–222 House seats before competitive races.
Growing commentary from conservative figures argues Democrats face long-term structural decline.
Large voter roll removals reported in Colorado, Oregon, North Carolina, and California.
Susie Wiles hinted at future revelations tied to the 2020 election.
DOJ investigating alleged Somali-related fraud in Minnesota.
Missing ballots reportedly surfaced in Detroit amid renewed election-integrity scrutiny.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won access to CAIR donor records in an ongoing legal fight.
Disney cruise employees arrested in a child exploitation sting.
Polling reportedly shows many voters blaming mainstream media for the latest Trump assassination attempt.
Wealthy investors and business leaders continue expanding operations outside New York City.
Government-released UFO materials reportedly included unusual aerial footage and astronaut observations.

IN EPSTEIN FILES NEWS

A document described as Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note surfaced publicly.

IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS

DOJ investigating Virginia officials and counties accused of shielding undocumented immigrants from deportation.
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter acknowledged immigration as a key driver of state population growth.
Los Angeles moving toward restrictions on traffic stops to reduce immigration-related enforcement concerns.

IN CULTURAL NEWS

“Polycrisis” increasingly used to describe overlapping social and economic anxieties affecting birth rates and public morale.
Palmer Luckey publicly endorsed homeschooling.

IN ECONOMIC NEWS

Data center expansion compared to the early shale-energy boom.
Eli Lilly and Company announced another $4.5 billion investment in Indiana manufacturing.
Court of International Trade struck down Trump’s blanket tariff policy, with appeals expected.
Used EV prices continue rising alongside broader vehicle costs.
Jobless claims came in lower than expected, with reported gains concentrated in the private sector.
Federal workforce reductions under Trump administration reportedly surpassed 345,000 jobs.
Stock market reached another all-time high.
New home sales and data center construction spending increased.

IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iranian official warned refinery infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable amid economic pressure.
Iranian forces reportedly struck