Today's News with Larry Schweikart

TODAY'S NEWs, July 7-8, 2026

Episode Summary

The update focuses on Republican election trends, court rulings, election integrity efforts, fraud investigations, immigration enforcement, AI infrastructure challenges, economic developments, and international news. It also discusses climate research, corporate investment, public policy, entertainment, and agriculture, while emphasizing continued political momentum for Republicans.

Episode Notes

Politics

• Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum's legal troubles were highlighted as an example of changing political fortunes.
• Commentary described growing divisions within the Democratic Party, including calls for establishment Democrats to confront the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
• A Florida judge reinstated the Trump administration's SAVE election verification system after it had previously been blocked.
• The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the county recorder, rather than the board of supervisors, has authority over certain election administration duties.
• Republican voter registration gains were reported in Rhode Island and Oregon, while Democrats gained registrations in Maryland and Colorado.
• A Republican-aligned PAC increased campaign spending in Ohio, Iowa, and New Hampshire.
• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a court order requiring cleanup of discarded wind turbine blades.
• The Department of Education continued investigations into alleged financial aid fraud.
• Operation Patriot Shield reportedly arrested 224 criminal suspects.
• The Trump administration plans to send election monitors to three Michigan polling locations.
• A Chinese national was indicted for allegedly operating brothels in Boston apartments.
• Growing firearm ownership among American Jews was noted.

AI

• A Wyoming data center was shut down after wastewater contamination reportedly introduced metal-resistant bacteria into Cheyenne's water system.
• A new study suggested AI could ultimately create more jobs than it replaces.

Immigration

• The report stated that approximately 95% of asylum applications are now being denied.

Culture

• Survey results indicated most parents are satisfied with their children's schools.
• The Trump administration was described as reshaping leadership and direction at the Smithsonian Institution.

Economy

• Toyota announced a $3.6 billion expansion in San Antonio, creating approximately 2,000 new jobs.
• A New York skyscraper was evacuated after structural concerns related to construction quality.
• Commentary argued that markets with greater private-sector competition generally experience lower prices than government-regulated sectors.
• Xbox announced thousands of layoffs while continuing to seek H-1B visa workers.
• Walmart plans to reduce beef prices by about 15%.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 53,100.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy redirected funding from bicycle infrastructure toward road improvements.
• The "Trump Accounts" savings program was highlighted, featuring government seed funding alongside contributions from private companies and philanthropists.

International

• Cuba experienced a nationwide power grid failure.
• President Trump received military honors during a visit to Turkey.
• A French court cleared the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president.
• A UK policing incident involving a teenager received attention.

Entertainment

• Disney announced a major expansion of its California Adventure Avengers Campus.
• Commentary questioned the commercial prospects of Avengers: Doomsday despite the planned investment.
• Actor Armie Hammer criticized the film Citizen Vigilante, prompting criticism from the commentator.

Closing Note

• Ugandan coffee farmers were reported to be improving drought resilience through regenerative agriculture practices.