Today's News with Larry Schweikart
TODAY'S NEWS, May 5-6, 2026
Episode Summary
Republicans are gaining major momentum through expanding redistricting efforts, stronger voter registration trends, and continued support for Trump-backed candidates, while Democrats appear increasingly weakened by unpopular policies, investigations, and internal instability. Conservative victories are stacking up across immigration enforcement, cultural issues, and institutional reforms, while Europe, NATO, and Iran are portrayed as economically and strategically declining. The broader picture points to a stronger U.S. economy, continued global reliance on the dollar, growing AI influence across industries, backlash against taxation and government spending, entertainment shakeups, and even renewed public fascination with UFO disclosure and vaccine oversight.
Episode Notes
IN POLITICAL NEWS
- GOP redistricting expanding in TN, AL, SC, FL, and potentially GA, increasing projected Republican House advantages.
- Trump-backed candidates dominated several primaries, including Indiana races.
- Vivek Ramaswamy secured Ohio GOP governor nomination and is favored in the general election.
- Former Clinton pollster Mark Penn says Democrats remain highly unpopular heading into midterms.
- Virginia governor criticized for proposing taxes on gym memberships and streaming services.
- Kash Patel reportedly reduced FBI bureaucracy and reassigned agents to field offices.
- DOJ subpoenaed names of 2020 Fulton County election workers as part of an ongoing investigation.
- Nancy Mace released names tied to congressional sexual misconduct settlement funds.
- FBI reportedly raided Virginia Senate President’s office over corruption allegations.
- Rudy Giuliani reportedly recovering after hospitalization.
IN CULTURAL NEWS
- Largest U.S. teachers union hit with a federal antisemitism complaint.
- Claims circulating that UFO disclosure involving alleged extraterrestrial life may be approaching.
IN TRANSOID NEWS
- Trump administration investigating 36 school districts over parental notification policies regarding gender transitions.
- Another detransitioner won a lawsuit against doctors over medical transition procedures.
- Women’s college soccer team reportedly lost heavily to an under-14 boys’ team.
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
- Global use of the U.S. dollar continues rising.
- Anti-property tax movements gaining traction in multiple regions.
- Single-family home sales declined.
- Spirit Airlines shut down operations.
- California lawmakers reportedly attempting to limit transparency around high-speed rail funding.
- U.S. government investment in Intel reportedly generated major stock gains.
- Factory orders and ADP jobs numbers exceeded expectations.
- AI increasingly being used by job seekers to generate resumes.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Commentary portrays Iran as decisively losing against U.S. and allied pressure.
- Argentina reportedly repaid debt after receiving U.S. financial support.
- First wave of U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany completed.
- Honda canceled a major Canadian plant project and shifted investment to Ohio.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
- Daily Wire reportedly suffering major audience declines.
- “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Michael,” and “Project Hail Mary” posted strong box office numbers.
- Ted Turner reportedly died at age 87.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
- FDA reportedly blocked release of certain pro-vaccine studies over data and methodology concerns.
AND FINALLY...
- High school coach hospitalized after being struck in the head by a shot put during an athletics event.