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TODAY'S NEWS, May 5-6, 2026

Episode 236 Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP redistricting expanding in TN, AL, SC, FL, and potentially GA, increasing projected Republican House advantages.
Trump-backed candidates dominated several primaries, including Indiana races.
Vivek Ramaswamy secured Ohio GOP governor nomination and is favored in the general election.
Former Clinton pollster Mark Penn says Democrats remain highly unpopular heading into midterms.
Virginia governor criticized for proposing taxes on gym memberships and streaming services.
Kash Patel reportedly reduced FBI bureaucracy and reassigned agents to field offices.
DOJ subpoenaed names of 2020 Fulton County election workers as part of an ongoing investigation.
Nancy Mace released names tied to congressional sexual misconduct settlement funds.
FBI reportedly raided Virginia Senate President’s office over corruption allegations.
Rudy Giuliani reportedly recovering after hospitalization.

Largest U.S. teachers union hit with a federal antisemitism complaint.
Claims circulating that UFO disclosure involving alleged extraterrestrial life may be approaching.

Trump administration investigating 36 school districts over parental notification policies regarding gender transitions.
Another detransitioner won a lawsuit against doctors over medical transition procedures.
Women’s college soccer team reportedly lost heavily to an under-14 boys’ team.

Global use of the U.S. dollar continues rising.
Anti-property tax movements gaining traction in multiple regions.
Single-family home sales declined.
Spirit Airlines shut down operations.
California lawmakers reportedly attempting to limit transparency around high-speed rail funding.
U.S. government investment in Intel reportedly generated major stock gains.
Factory orders and ADP jobs numbers exceeded expectations.
AI increasingly being used by job seekers to generate resumes.

Daily Wire reportedly suffering major audience declines.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Michael,” and “Project Hail Mary” posted strong box office numbers.
Ted Turner reportedly died at age 87.

FDA reportedly blocked release of certain pro-vaccine studies over data and methodology concerns.

High school coach hospitalized after being struck in the head by a shot put during an athletics event.

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