Today's News with Larry Schweikart

TODAY'S NEWS, June 16-17, 2026

Episode Summary

This commentary argues that recent federal actions are exposing election-related fraud, expanding government oversight, strengthening immigration enforcement, and advancing conservative policy goals. It highlights FBI investigations, voter registration trends favoring Republicans, national security changes, AI governance concerns, immigration enforcement, cultural shifts away from religion, economic developments, international security issues, entertainment industry news, and several healthcare-related stories. Many claims are presented from a strongly partisan perspective and would require independent verification.

Episode Notes

Political News

• FBI reportedly disrupted an alleged drone attack plot targeting a White House/UFC event, with multiple arrests.
• Another election-related fraud investigation reportedly involved a Soros-linked organization.
• Maine Democrats are distancing themselves from Senate candidate Graham Platner.
• Debate continues around mail-in voting and proposals for digital or phone-based voting.
• Allegations surfaced regarding financial misconduct involving leadership at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
• Claims that the Biden administration DOJ targeted parents at school board meetings despite objections from law enforcement.
• Supreme Court declined to reinstate a suspended anti-Trump judge.
• Discussion of Democratic electoral challenges, voter registration trends, and redistricting disputes.
• Additional missing children were reportedly recovered in Massachusetts.
• Ongoing debate over renewal of FISA surveillance authorities.
• White House reportedly investigating possible unauthorized recordings involving reporters.
• A B-52 crash near Edwards Air Force Base allegedly resulted in the loss of all crew members.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom faces scrutiny from an investigation that reportedly began under the previous administration.
• Richard Tillman, brother of former NFL player Pat Tillman, was sentenced for attempting to firebomb a post office.

AI News

• Commentary suggests AI-related job displacement concerns may be overstated.
• Congress is increasingly focusing on AI as a national security issue.
• Anthropic reportedly shut down certain AI models over security concerns.
• AI-generated deepfakes are becoming a growing concern in political campaigns.

Immigration & Border News

• House report allegedly found Minnesota childcare funds reaching Taliban-linked entities.
• Colorado backed away from certain judiciary changes viewed as anti-ICE.
• Reduced illegal immigration is credited for improved conditions at Denver International Airport.

Cultural News

• International visitors attending sporting events reportedly expressed admiration for the United States.
• Women and younger generations continue to drive religious disaffiliation trends.
• Claims that numerous Planned Parenthood facilities have closed since Trump's return to office.
• Polling cited suggesting Democrats place the highest trust in universities among major institutions.
• Concerns raised about youth flash mobs and public disorder.

LGBTQ+/Gender Issues

• California faces criticism for policies perceived as favoring LGBTQ-owned businesses.
• The Cleveland Clinic reportedly ended gender-transition surgeries for minors following a DOJ settlement.
• A detransitioned woman publicly confronted the surgeon who performed a double mastectomy on her as a minor.

Economic News

• Electric vehicle market growth may slow without government subsidies.
• Concerns raised about expanding surveillance technologies such as automated camera systems.
• Ohio revoked over 1,000 commercial licenses tied to undocumented immigrant truck drivers.
• Insurance market pressures continue to affect several states.
• SpaceX's valuation reportedly surpassed $3 trillion.

International News

• Analysts argue the global economy handled recent tensions with Iran better than expected.
• UK authorities face criticism over handling migrant gang abuse scandals.
• Sweden adopted stricter deportation policies tied to criminal behavior.
• Sweden contracted Rolls-Royce for nuclear power development.
• Ongoing debate about climate forecasts and changing environmental predictions.

Entertainment News

• Fox is reportedly pursuing a major acquisition of Roku.
• NBA Finals ratings improved significantly with New York's participation.
• The Sphere in Las Vegas is preparing to host The Rocky Horror Picture Show after the success of The Wizard of Oz.
• Warner Bros. reportedly made major edits to Supergirl after poor test screenings.
• Independent horror film Obsession continues to outperform expectations.
• Several video game studios face layoffs amid industry contraction.

Medical News

• A major beagle research facility reportedly closed and rehomed its dogs.
• The Department of Justice sued New York health officials over alleged Medicaid fraud.

Final Note

• Colorado's "Tamale Act" expands legal protections for buying and selling homemade food, increasing opportunities for small-scale food entrepreneurs.