Today's News with Larry Schweikart

TODAY'S NEWS, June 25-26, 2026

Episode Summary

President Trump continues advancing his agenda by pressuring Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE Act, securing additional legal victories on immigration, and benefiting from polling that suggests stable public support. The Republican outlook for the House remains optimistic, while the Democratic Party is portrayed as increasingly divided between establishment figures and its progressive wing. The update also highlights Supreme Court rulings, ongoing fraud investigations, continued immigration enforcement, AI-driven economic changes, global energy developments, and renewed debate over COVID-19 vaccines. The overall theme is that legal, political, and economic momentum is increasingly favoring the Trump administration and its policy priorities.

Episode Notes

Political News

• Trump reportedly reached 47% approval in recent polling.
• Trump refused to sign a housing bill until the Senate passes the SAVE Act.
• Senate Republicans are reportedly searching for a strategy on the SAVE Act.
• Republican analysts remain optimistic about retaining the House majority.
• Republicans are reportedly making gains among union voters in Pennsylvania.
• Commentary argues the Democratic Party continues shifting toward a more progressive platform.
• The Supreme Court struck down portions of Hawaii's gun laws.
• Dominion settled its lawsuit against Mike Lindell.
• Commentary discusses restructuring efforts within the CIA under Director John Ratcliffe.
• Three Texas individuals convicted in anti-ICE protests were identified as transgender.
• Another large Medicare fraud investigation in Texas uncovered roughly $900 million in alleged fraud.
• The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 Haitians and about 6,000 Syrians.
• Commentary suggests additional major Supreme Court rulings on immigration and election law are still pending.
• A Michigan lawmaker inspected a publicly funded daycare facility that reportedly had no children present.
• John Bolton pleaded guilty to retaining classified information.
• California voters are reportedly becoming more concerned about high taxes.

Immigration & Border Security

• The Supreme Court cleared the way for deportations of hundreds of thousands of TPS recipients.
• A Dallas Federal Reserve study concluded illegal immigration increases housing costs while lowering wages.
• Florida permanently closed its temporary migrant detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

Gender & Education Issues

• America First Legal sued Fairfax County Schools over policies related to student gender transitions without parental notification.

Economic News

• The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit against Monsanto involving Roundup.
• AI data center expansion is expected to contribute to another wave of inflationary pressure.
• Ongoing Medicare fraud is cited as one factor contributing to higher health insurance premiums.

International News

• Twin earthquakes in Venezuela reportedly killed at least 188 people.
• European governments continue debating restrictions related to energy use and air conditioning.
• China's leadership is described as shifting economic priorities amid slowing growth.
• India's green infrastructure projects face increasing weather-related risks.
• China continues experiencing closures of rural tourism businesses.
• The U.S. banned imports of Swedish EV maker Polestar vehicles because of Chinese supply chain concerns.
• Saudi Arabia resumed oil exports from Ras Tanura, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continued recovering.

Entertainment News

• David Clayton-Thomas died at age 84.
• The U.S. men's soccer team lost to Turkey but advanced to the knockout stage.
• A historical roundtable discussed the film Young Washington.
• The German film Citizen Vigilante gained attention after reportedly being banned in Germany.

Medical News

• Commentary highlights a previously unpublished CDC-related study claiming the COVID-19 vaccine showed 55% effectiveness, while continuing criticism of the government's pandemic response.

And Finally...

• A new study suggests that maintaining a positive mindset may contribute to better health and well-being as people age, with many older adults continuing to improve mentally and emotionally over time.