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| DATE: WEDNESDAY, 12.11.24 LAST UPDATE: 08:43 AM ET PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM |
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We have the following scheduled for today's program:
BOTTOM OF HOUR 2 GUEST: Kevin Freeman TOPIC: What gold-backed currency would mean for the U.S. dollar. TOP OF HOUR 3 GUEST: Megan Garcia and Meetali Jain TOPIC: Mother files lawsuit against the creator of an AI chatbot that she claims led her son to kill himself. BOTTOM OF HOUR 3 GUEST: Tristan Harris TOPIC: New developments in a major case involving harms to children caused by AI chatbots. |
| Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows:
Dec. 11, 2008 - The fairness doctrine… Glenn talks about Obama and the media… Pat Gray with a Compean and Ramos update… Guest John Ondrasik… Glenn Beck's 'The Christmas Sweater' book… Obama press conference… Glenn in Time magazine… |
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HEADLINES - RAW & UNVERIFIED |
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Trump offers expedited environmental approvals to companies investing $1B in US “Any person or company investing ONE BILLION DOLLARS, OR MORE, in the United States of America, will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force Finds ‘Failures’ with Secret Service Leadership, Planning “The full record of evidence clearly shows failures in advance planning by the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners. ... The Task Force’s investigation also identified pre-existing conditions and leadership failures that set the stage for tragedy.” FBI Director Wray planning to call it quits before Trump can kick him to the curb: Report Having read the writing on the wall, the FBI director — whose 10-year term is far from over — is reportedly preparing to save Trump the hassle. Tulsi Gabbard goes on offense with Trump’s support as Assad falls With the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Director of National Intelligence-designate Tulsi Gabbard is doubling down on her anti-intervention stance.
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ActBlue Bombshell: Dem money platform tells Congress it didn't block foreign gift cards until fall ActBlue has informed Congress it did not automatically block donations made with foreign-bought gift cards until recently, a potentially significant revelation in an ongoing investigation into whether China, Russia, Iran, or Venezuela routed illicit money to Democrat candidates. Report: Top Democrat on Ethics Committee Outed as Leaker of Gaetz Report Rep. Susan Wild admitted to the panel that she violated her sworn oath and leaked details of the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz to the press, The Hill reported Monday. Mitch McConnell receives medical attention after fall “He is fine, he’s in his office, and any other questions about Sen. McConnell I’ll refer to staff,” Thune said during the press conference. Pervert Alert: Convicted Sex Offender Anthony Weiner Running for New York City Council Anthony Weiner, the former Democratic congressman from New York and registered sex offender who served 18 months in federal prison for sending explicit texts to a 15-year-old girl, is running for office again. Never Trump Lincoln Project paid millions in 2024 to companies owned by its leaders The full accounting of the Lincoln Project’s expenses, made public in its latest campaign finance report, illustrates how the Never Trump group has long rewarded its leaders with donor money from wealthy Democrats, corporations, and left-wing philanthropists. Democrat Jamaal Bowman Blames Daniel Penny's Acquittal on ‘the Evil of White Supremacy’ "Whenever you feel discomfort from your whiteness, Black people are harmed or killed. And there is never accountability or justice." Postmaster General covers his ears while being grilled by House Republican It's unclear if he also said, "La-la-la, I can't hear you!" |
Middle East - Afghanistan... |
With Biden on His Way Out, GOP-Led House Ramps Up Funding for Joint Military Projects with Israel Congress’ annual defense spending bill includes $500 million in funding for joint military projects with Israel, including a reversal of the Biden-Harris administration’s decision to cease production of a missile interceptor used to defend the Jewish state from Iranian attacks. Biden Looking To Remove Al-Qaeda-Linked Group From Terror List, Remove $10M Bounty Off Leader The consideration from Biden comes despite repeated warnings from experts that HTS is a dangerous terrorist organization. Once They Were My Captors. Now They Rule Syria A personal essay on regime change in Syria. In historic campaign across Syria, IDF says it destroyed 80% of Assad regime’s military After the rebel takeover, Israeli Air Force and Navy strike missile depots, naval vessels, fighter jets, and more to ensure they don’t fall into the wrong hands. World Central Kitchen fires 62 Gazan workers accused by Israel of terror ties A U.S.-based charity, the World Central Kitchen, fired dozens of Palestinians working for the charity in the Gaza Strip. “This should not be taken as a conclusion by WCK that the individuals are affiliated with any terror organization,” it said in a statement. Earliest worship: Evidence of 35,000-year-old prehistoric rites found in northern Israel Researchers hail discovery of ritual complex at Manot Cave as "a global breakthrough," marking the oldest such findings in the Levant. |
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Nancy Mace Attacked By Pro-Transgender Man At US Capitol “I was physically accosted at the Capitol tonight by a pro-tr*ns man,” Mace said in a post on X. “One new brace for my wrist and some ice for my arm and it’ll heal just fine. The Capitol police arrested the guy. Your tr*ns violence and threats on my life will only make me double down. FAFO.”
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