Today's News with Larry Schweikart

TODAY'S NEWS, May 28-29, 2026

Episode Summary

A highly partisan roundup framed around conservative and pro-Trump commentary focused on Republican electoral momentum, criticism of Democrats and Biden-era leadership, skepticism toward climate policy and COVID-era institutions, and broader cultural grievances. Major themes included GOP primary victories and Senate reshuffling, concerns about intelligence and immigration issues, debates over AI and energy infrastructure, economic and inflation anxieties, and a mix of entertainment, medical, and international stories presented through a strongly ideological lens.

Episode Notes

Political News

• Claims surfaced that former President Biden (“Rutabaga”) is trying to block release of recorded interviews with his biographer.
• Reports alleged Jill Biden feared Biden suffered a stroke during the 2024 debate.
• Commentary emphasized ongoing Democratic Party divisions and tensions over Biden’s legacy.
• Republican primary victories in Texas were highlighted, including Attorney General Ken Paxton defeating Senator John Cornyn decisively.
• Several Republican “establishment” or anti-Trump figures were described as being pushed out or retiring.
• Commentary suggested Republicans are optimistic about Senate and House positioning heading into future elections.
• Claims were made about investigations into NGOs, intelligence agencies, and election-related issues.
• Mentioned an alleged assassination plot targeting Ivanka Trump.
• Denver International Airport tunnel conspiracy theories resurfaced after plans to open parts of the system publicly.
• NYC mayoral politics and landlord crackdowns under progressive leadership were criticized.

China / International Affairs

• China reportedly restored U.S. beef trade and discussed future investment commitments with the U.S.
• Concerns were raised about Chinese influence operations, espionage, and NASA cooperation with China.
• Iran negotiations and sanctions remained a recurring topic.
• Commentary praised Gulf pipeline expansion projects bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
• Discussions covered immigration pressures in Europe, anti-white farming policies in South Africa, and tightening migrant rules in parts of Europe.
• Mentioned cartel-linked political figures and international organized crime crackdowns.

AI & Technology

• AI’s growing influence on politics, campaigns, labor, and social behavior was emphasized.
• Anthropic was described as surpassing OpenAI in valuation.
• Concerns focused on AI-driven job displacement, massive data center resource usage, and foreign opposition to U.S. AI infrastructure.
• Criticism continued over water and energy consumption by data centers.
• Reports mentioned companies replacing workers with AI systems and increased reliance on AI-generated content.

Immigration & Border Issues

• Trump-era immigration enforcement and deportation efforts were praised.
• Reports mentioned DHS and ICE actions involving asylum fraud, green card rules, and illegal immigration enforcement.
• Claims were made regarding Somali fraud cases and Chinese nationals near the southern border.
• Commentary argued blue states are struggling financially with benefits provided to undocumented immigrants.

Cultural & Social Issues

• Discussion included declining marriage rates, changing attitudes among younger generations, and dissatisfaction with modern dating culture.
• Christian and classical education institutions were described as growing rapidly.
• Gym dress-code debates and modesty standards were discussed.
• White birth rates reportedly increased under Trump.
• A Texas principal was removed over controversial social media posts regarding Palestine and Jerusalem.

Transgender Issues

• Criticism continued regarding transgender participation in women’s sports.
• Texas actions supporting detransition clinics were praised.
• Wisconsin officials were accused of ignoring court rulings related to “conversion therapy.”

Economic News

• Inflation concerns remained prominent.
• Micron stock gains and AI-driven tech growth were highlighted.
• Data center energy demands and placement strategies were criticized.
• Blue Origin suffered another rocket setback during testing.
• Treasury launched “Trump Accounts” for children.
• Concerns were raised over falling labor participation among young men.

Entertainment News

• Christian artist Lauren Daigle said industry executives encouraged her to tone down her faith identity.
• Hockey player Claude Lemieux was reported dead at 60.
• Commentary criticized Candace Owens for interviewing controversial figures.
• Reviews and commentary covered films including Mortal Kombat II and broader criticism of modern Hollywood trends.

Medical News

• Continued skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines and public health institutions.
• References were made to historical vaccine trials and allegations of misconduct.
• Additional criticism targeted former federal health officials and pharmaceutical oversight.

Oddities / Miscellaneous

• Scientists reportedly advanced yak cloning efforts.
• AI-generated Trump-and-alien imagery was joked about.
• Miscellaneous human-interest and bizarre news stories rounded out the commentary.