Today's News with Larry Schweikart

TODAY'S NEWS, June 30-July 1, 2026

Episode Summary

The Supreme Court is portrayed as delivering several major rulings that largely favor the Trump administration, particularly by expanding presidential authority over the federal workforce, upholding state authority in election administration, and allowing states to restrict transgender participation in women's sports, while leaving broader questions such as birthright citizenship open for future legislative action. The administration is described as shifting its focus toward stronger immigration enforcement, continued government restructuring, and fraud investigations, while the Democratic Party is characterized as becoming increasingly divided between its establishment and socialist factions. The update also covers economic developments, including rising tax revenues, AI's limitations in some industries, energy policy changes, international political shifts, and cultural and entertainment news.

Episode Notes

Political

• Reviews several recent Supreme Court rulings affecting elections, transgender sports, birthright citizenship, presidential authority, campaign finance, and Colorado redistricting.
• Notes expanded presidential authority to dismiss certain federal employees.
• Reports increased DOJ funding for immigration enforcement and additional lawsuits involving immigration and public assistance data.
• Highlights continued internal divisions within the Democratic Party.
• DOJ investigates Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego over campaign spending.
• Washington State ordered to repay $120 million to teacher pension funds.
• Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed treatment for severe depression.
• Criticizes Los Angeles Metro's fare enforcement policies.
• Tina Peters visited the White House following her release from prison.
• House passed a resolution regarding disclosure of congressional sexual misconduct settlements.

Immigration

• Claims no illegal border crossings occurred for the 13th consecutive month.
• Administration expands immigration enforcement resources.
• DOJ challenges state policies involving in-state tuition and food stamp records.

Culture

• San Francisco Archdiocese agreed to a $395 million clergy abuse settlement.
• Hooters closed locations in four states.
• Highlights Washington, D.C. beautification projects.
• Discusses demographic decline and AI's long-term societal impact.

Economy

• Tax revenues continued rising while tariffs generated substantial federal revenue.
• Ford reportedly rehired engineers after AI underperformed certain tasks.
• Duke Energy canceled an offshore wind project.

International

• Reports attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
• Covers Europe's heat wave and its effects.
• Notes election of Keiko Fujimori in Peru.
• Reports European efforts targeting anti-migration campaigns.
• Volkswagen plans major workforce reductions.
• States the U.S. will not renew the USMCA trade agreement.

Entertainment

• Reports the death of Victor Willis.

Medical

• Claims CIA personnel were investigated over COVID-19 vaccination decisions.

Miscellaneous

• Recommends the books Tempest at Dawn and Maelstrom, praising their historical portrayals of the Constitutional Convention and Abraham Lincoln.