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  • Here Comes Homan! Border Czar sent to Minnesota’s Civil‑War

    Here Comes Homan! Border Czar sent to Minnesota’s Civil‑War
    Jan 27 2026

    1. Phone call between President Trump and Governor Walz

    • President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Governor Tim Walz called him to discuss cooperation related to Minnesota.
    • Trump said the call was “very good” and that they were “on a similar wavelength.”
    • Trump said he would send Tom Homan (former ICE acting director) to work with Minnesota officials.

    2. Immigration‑related demands from Trump

    Trump outlined several expectations for Minnesota leaders:

    1. Turn over all criminal undocumented immigrants currently held in state/local custody to federal immigration authorities.
    2. Cooperate with ICE by transferring all undocumented individuals arrested locally.
    3. Assist federal officers in locating and detaining undocumented immigrants with criminal histories or outstanding warrants.

    3. Broader claims made by Trump

    • Trump referenced:
      • A $20+ billion welfare fraud investigation in Minnesota.
      • Ongoing federal scrutiny of Rep. Ilhan Omar concerning her reported wealth.
    • He linked these issues to unrest and protests occurring in Minnesota.

    4. White House press secretary comments

    • The press secretary emphasized the administration’s stance on:
      • Ending “anarchy and chaos.”
      • Prioritizing law and order.
      • Urging Minnesota’s leaders to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
    • The administration also reiterated support for ending sanctuary policies nationwide.

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    11 min
  • Law & Disorder-DOJ Targets Walz and Frey in Explosive New Investigation

    Law & Disorder-DOJ Targets Walz and Frey in Explosive New Investigation
    Jan 26 2026

    1. Iran, U.S. Sanctions, and Regime Pressure

    • Iran’s leadership blames the United States for internal economic hardship, citing sanctions as “inhumane” and portraying opposition to the Supreme Leader as an act of war.
    • The commentary frames this messaging as state propaganda meant to deflect blame from Iran’s regime and suppress domestic protests.
    • The U.S., under President Trump, is described as escalating a “maximum pressure” sanctions campaign, with a specific focus on:
      • Targeting Iran’s oil revenue and shadow shipping fleet
      • Sanctioning networks allegedly smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi exports
      • Tracking and freezing Iranian leadership’s assets, including money moved abroad
    • The piece claims sanctions are successfully weakening Iran’s economy, causing regime insiders to move money out of the country and increasing internal instability.
    • Overall framing: U.S. economic pressure is portrayed as effective, justified, and supportive of the Iranian people, while Iran’s leadership is depicted as collapsing and desperate.

    2. Minnesota, ICE, and Domestic Political Conflict

    • The second half shifts to U.S. domestic politics, focusing on Minnesota state and Minneapolis city leadership.
    • Claims that the Department of Justice is investigating the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor for:
      • Obstruction of federal law enforcement
      • Misuse of taxpayer funds, with allegations that money ultimately reached foreign terrorist organizations
    • The commentary contrasts current DOJ investigations with past cases involving Democrats, arguing this is legitimate law enforcement, not political intimidation.
    • Strong criticism of Democratic officials for:
      • Condemning or obstructing ICE operations
      • Using inflammatory language toward ICE agents
      • Supporting or encouraging the idea of abolishing or defunding ICE
    • Violent clashes involving ICE agents in Minneapolis are cited to argue that:
      • Local leaders are enabling lawlessness
      • ICE arrests are targeting serious criminals, including violent offenders
    • Overall framing: Federal enforcement is restoring “law and order,” while Democratic officials are portrayed as reckless, radical, and hostile to public safety.

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    15 min
  • Mayhem in Minneapolis: Why it's Happening, How to Stop it & Why Dems Will Shut the Government Down to Encourage More

    Mayhem in Minneapolis: Why it's Happening, How to Stop it & Why Dems Will Shut the Government Down to Encourage More
    Jan 26 2026
    2. Minneapolis Situation & ICE Confrontations A. Escalating Conflict Recent fatal confrontations between civilians and ICE agents in Minneapolis.Two individuals (not known to be violent criminals) have been killed during encounters.Host urges toning down rhetoric from both political sides to prevent further escalation. B. Comparison Between Texas and Minnesota Texas sees far more ICE arrests but fewer violent confrontations.Reasons suggested: Texas law enforcement cooperates with ICE.Minnesota politicians (governor/mayor) allegedly encourage public confrontation with ICE. C. Violent Protest Structure Minneapolis protests are organized, funded, and oper­ated similarly to military groups.Reports mentioned: Surveillance operations against law enforcementProtesters allegedly sabotaging vehicles and physically attacking officersAutonomous‑zone style barricades forming in some areas 3. Responsibility & Advice Regarding Police Encounters Do not escalate encounters with law enforcement.Entering a protest with a firearm greatly increases danger for everyone involved.Legal principles discussed: Lethal force is justified if officers reasonably believe there is a threat.Officers cannot shoot fleeing suspects unless they pose serious immediate danger. 4. Media Narratives & Political Messaging A. Suburban Women as Target Audience Democrats viewed as shaping narratives (e.g., “ICE shoots mother of three,” “ICE detains 5‑year‑old”) to emotionally influence suburban voters.Hosts argue some widely publicized stories were misleading or false. B. Claims of Political Motives Democrats are using these incidents to distract from: A major Minnesota fraud scandal involving billions of dollars. Each new confrontation diverts media attention from that scandal. 5. Anticipated Government Shutdown A. Democrat Position Multiple Democratic leaders publicly oppose funding DHS/ICE at current levels.Statements from Senators (Schumer, Warren, Murphy) emphasize refusal to pass DHS funding bill without ICE restrictions. B. Hosts’ Conclusion They expect a government shutdown, driven by attempts to: Defund or weaken ICEAppeal to progressive votersControl political narrative ahead of elections Shutdown would affect agencies not yet funded (e.g., Defense, Labor, Education, HHS, HUD, DHS). Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    37 min
  • 10,000 Arrests & Zero Headlines as Liberals push to Protect Criminals

    10,000 Arrests & Zero Headlines as Liberals push to Protect Criminals
    Jan 24 2026

    1. Democrats Are in a “Civil War” Over Abolishing ICE

    • There is an internal Democratic debate on whether to openly support abolishing ICE or downplay it.
    • Democratic officials are hostile toward ICE agents, including statements telling ICE to “get out” of cities.

    2. ICE Arrests Highlighted

    • Lists several individuals allegedly arrested in Minnesota, described as:
      • Illegal immigrants
      • Convicted or accused of violent crimes, including sexual offenses and domestic assault
    • These individuals were freely moving in public before being detained by ICE.

    3. Assertion That Democrats Are Protecting Criminal Illegal Immigrants

    • Senator Schumer and other Democrats are accused of defending criminals by opposing ICE operations.
    • Local Minnesota authorities have refused cooperation with ICE, releasing individuals instead of transferring them to federal custody.

    4. Portrayal of ICE Critics as Misrepresenting Agents

    • Democrats and progressive activists are deliberately “demonizing” ICE, calling agents “Gestapo” or oppressors.
    • Activists are actually protecting dangerous criminals.

    5. Incidents Involving Protests in Churches

    • Protesters have entered churches targeting individuals believed to have ICE ties.
    • Some Minnesota officials are portrayed as defending protesters and blaming ICE for tensions.

    6. Media Criticism

    • Mainstream media (CNN, CBS, etc.) distort ICE arrest statistics and narrative.
    • Example included: disputed ICE statistic of “70% violent offenders” challenged by a news anchor and defended by DHS Secretary.

    7. Allegations of Massive Fraud in Minnesota

    • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is cited claiming:
      • Over 10,000 criminal illegal aliens arrested in Minneapolis.
      • A $19 billion fraud probe is underway in the state (no details provided).
    • Fraud is linked to cases like Feeding Our Future, involving federal child‑nutrition programs.

    8. DOJ Investigating Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor

    • DOJ is probing whether Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement.
    • Officials describe the investigation as intimidation; commentary rejects that and calls it necessary oversight.

    9. Depiction of Democrats as Opposing Law Enforcement

      • Defunding law enforcement
      • Protecting criminal offenders
      • Undermining federal authorities
    • Trump administration leadership is restoring law and order.

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    17 min
  • Oil Means National Security, Rep. Jim Jordan vs Jack Smith & Crime Crashes Coast‑to‑Coast Week In Review

    Oil Means National Security, Rep. Jim Jordan vs Jack Smith & Crime Crashes Coast‑to‑Coast Week In Review
    Jan 24 2026
    1. Oil Prices & National Security Lower global oil prices weaken hostile regimes like Iran, Russia, and Venezuela by reducing their revenue.The Trump administration aims for a “sweet spot” oil price ($60–$70/barrel): Low enough to hurt adversaries.High enough to avoid bankrupting U.S. independent oil producers. If prices drop into the $40s, it could collapse small oil producers in Texas and the Permian Basin. 2. Venezuela’s Oil Infrastructure Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but decades of mismanagement have destroyed its infrastructure.Estimates from oil executives: Increasing production from 1 million to 3 million barrels/day could take 10 years and require $100B+ in investment.Even going from 1 million to 2 million/day would take 5–7 years. Gulf Coast refineries can process Venezuela’s heavy sour crude, but expanded imports would mostly affect Canada and Mexico, not U.S. light-sweet crude producers. 3. Cuba’s Economic Crisis Cuba historically survived on financial support from: The Soviet Union (until its collapse).Venezuela under Chávez/Maduro (oil and money). With Venezuela no longer able to support Cuba, the island is in economic freefall.Mexico is currently providing oil that helps sustain the Cuban regime.The Trump administration may pressure Mexico to cut this supply, potentially pushing Cuba toward political collapse. 4. Jack Smith & January 6th Investigation Smith is accused of leading a politically motivated prosecution against Donald Trump.He allegedly relied on questionable or disproven testimony, notably from Cassidy Hutchinson.Hutchinson’s dramatic claims (e.g., Trump lunging for a steering wheel) were not confirmed by eyewitnesses.Jim Jordan challenged Smith in hearings, accusing him of: Using unreliable witnesses.Conducting a partisan, anti-Trump investigation.Targeting large numbers of Republicans with subpoenas. 5. Crime Statistics & Trump Administration Policies Nationwide murder rates reportedly declined ~20% from 2024 to 2025. Approx. 1,400 fewer murders. Major cities showing decreases: Chicago: 30%NYC: 20%Baltimore: 31%Oakland: 33%Washington, D.C.: 31% (after National Guard deployment) Other violent crimes also declined: Motor vehicle theft: ↓25%Robbery: ↓18%Aggravated assault: ↓8% Law enforcement stats cited: Violent crime arrests: ↑100%Gangs disrupted: ↑210%Fentanyl seized: ↑31%Missing/abducted children located: ↑22%Human traffickers arrested: ↑15%Significant increase in arrests of espionage suspects and fugitives. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    31 min
  • Congress Grills Jack Smith Over Subpoenas, Power, and the Legal Process

    Congress Grills Jack Smith Over Subpoenas, Power, and the Legal Process
    Jan 23 2026

    1. Context of the Hearing

    • Jack Smith, Special Counsel, testifies publicly before the House Judiciary Committee.
    • Republican members accuse him of political motivation in prosecutions involving Donald Trump.

    2. GOP Allegations of Political Bias

    • Republicans argue Smith targeted Trump to keep him from returning to the White House.
    • They also assert that Smith’s investigations involved improper or excessive subpoenas.

    3. Dispute Over Cassidy Hutchinson’s Testimony

    • Jim Jordan challenges Smith about whether Hutchinson’s January 6th testimony was reliable.
    • Jordan points out that Secret Service agents allegedly contradicted Hutchinson’s account.
    • Smith notes her testimony was secondhand and says his team interviewed witnesses.
    • Republicans claim Smith still considered using her as a witness despite credibility questions.

    4. Subpoenas of Lawmakers’ Phone Records

    • Representative Chip Roy and others criticize Smith for subpoenaing:
      • Phone records of GOP lawmakers
      • Phone/log data of private conservative organizations
    • GOP members argue it was an abuse of power, unconstitutional, and overly broad.

    5. Subpoena of Speaker Kevin McCarthy

    • Smith confirms his office subpoenaed the toll records of Speaker McCarthy.
    • Republicans say the secrecy order falsely identified McCarthy as a “flight risk.”
    • Smith says the risk language relates to investigative concerns, not the individual.

    6. Subpoenas for U.S. Senators

    • Smith confirms his team also subpoenaed phone records for nine U.S. senators.
    • Non-disclosure (gag) orders accompanied the subpoenas.
    • Internal DOJ emails cited by GOP members acknowledge potential constitutional risk.

    7. Concerns About Violating the Speech or Debate Clause

    • GOP members argue that obtaining lawmakers’ call records infringes on the constitutional protection for legislative activities.
    • They highlight DOJ memos suggesting possible litigation risk.

    8. Involvement of Telecom Companies

      • Verizon complied with subpoenas for congressional phone records.
      • AT&T initially denied turning over McCarthy’s records but later was described as having complied.

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    19 min
  • Murder Rate Plummets-Trump Literally Saving Lives plus Disastrous Jack Smith Testimony

    Murder Rate Plummets-Trump Literally Saving Lives plus Disastrous Jack Smith Testimony
    Jan 23 2026
    1. Crime Statistics Under the Trump Administration (as claimed in the text) Murder rates dropped ~20% nationwide from 2024 to 2025.Cities cited with major decreases: Chicago: –30%New York City: –20%Birmingham: –49%Albuquerque: –32%Baltimore: –31%Atlanta: –26%Oakland: –33%Washington, D.C.: –31% (after National Guard deployment) Other crimes that have decreased in 2025: Motor vehicle theft: –25%Robbery: –18%Aggravated assaults: –8% FBI Director’s reported statistics included: Violent crime arrests up 100%Gang disruptions up 210%Major increases in fentanyl seizures, child victim rescues, predator arrests, and espionage arrests. 2. Drug Overdose Deaths A 21% drop in overdose deaths from 2024 to 2025: 2024: ~91,694 deaths2025: ~72,836 deaths Approx. 19,000 fewer overdose deaths attributed to: 99% reduction in illegal border crossingsIncreased drug‑trafficker interdictionBorder and cartel enforcement operations 3. Media Coverage Criticism Mainstream media downplays or avoids covering these crime and overdose statistics because they’re positive for Trump.They argue media outlets attempt to disconnect improvements from administration policies. 4. Accusations Against Democrats Democrats misreported or reclassified crime statistics to make numbers appear better before elections.Democratic-led cities or governments artificially adjusted categories of crime. 5. Jack Smith & Abuse-of-Power Allegations Conducting politically motivated prosecutions of Donald Trump.Subpoenaing toll/phone records of: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthyNine U.S. SenatorsAdditional House members Allegedly violating the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause.Allegedly obtaining non-disclosure orders to hide his subpoenas from targets and the public.Testifying poorly under questioning by Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Brandon Gill.Accused of: Using unreliable witnesses (e.g., Cassidy Hutchinson)Making false statements to obtain judicial approvalsTargeting political opponents in ways compared to abuses greater than Watergate. 6. January 6 Committee & Cassidy Hutchinson Hutchinson is an unreliable witness whose testimony was: Second- or third-handContradicted by Secret Service witnessesStill heavily relied on (185 times in the Jan. 6 report) She fabricated stories, including one involving Senator Ted Cruz Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 min
  • Trump Was Negotiating While the Media Was Lying

    Trump Was Negotiating While the Media Was Lying
    Jan 22 2026

    1. Claimed Greenland/Arctic Framework Deal

    • President Trump announced a framework for a future agreement involving Greenland and the broader Arctic region, reached through discussions with NATO leadership and U.S. allies.
    • This is not a military action or invasion, but a diplomatic and security-oriented arrangement still under development.
    • The deal is framed as long‑term (“forever”), contrasting it with past time‑limited international agreements.

    2. Focus on Arctic Security and Strategic Competition

    • The core justification presented is national and allied security, particularly limiting Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.
    • China’s has a stated interest in Arctic dominance and the deal is preemptive containment.
    • Greenland is described as strategically important due to geography, security positioning, and mineral resources.

    3. Denial of Military Intent

    • A central theme is the explicit rejection of military force as a means of acquiring Greenland.
    • Claims of potential invasion were misinformation spread by media and political opponents.
    • Trump is quoted as saying military action would not be necessary.

    4. Use of Economic Leverage (Tariffs)

    • Trump used tariff threats against European allies as negotiating leverage.
    • The subsequent removal of tariff threats is evidence that diplomacy succeeded.
    • This approach is intentional pressure rather than economic aggression.

    5. Rejection of Media and Democratic Narratives

      • Predicting war or invasion
      • Mischaracterizing Trump’s intentions
      • Ignoring diplomatic outcomes

    6. Introduction of a “Board of Peace” Concept

    • Separate from Greenland, the document introduces Trump’s idea to create a “Board of Peace”.
    • This proposed body is an alternative or supplement to the United Nations, which is ineffective.

    7. Critique of the United Nations

    • The UN has had historical failures in:
      • Rwanda
      • Syria
      • China’s treatment of Uyghurs
      • Iran’s protest crackdowns
      • Myanmar
      • Sudan
    • Veto power and authoritarian influence render the UN ineffective.
    • We need a new peace mechanism under U.S. leadership.

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    15 min