Ep. 154 - Maine Massacre, Tensions Rise Between U.S. & Iran, Biden Seeks To Regulate AI, And More!

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00:00 - Biden Speaks on Maine Massacre

The man suspected in Wednesday's massacre that killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, has been found dead, authorities confirmed Friday night.

9:55 - US Prepares To Go To War With Iran 

On Friday, US F-16 fighter jets bombed facilities used by Iranian proxies and their  Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in Syria. After the attack, Iranian proxies fired back by launching an attack drone at US Forces stationed in West Iraq. 

25:40 - It’s Going To Be Long and Difficult 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, Saturday night, “the military has opened a “second stage” in the war against Hamas by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea.” Netanyahu said they will only increase their attacks ahead of a broad ground invasion into the territory.

29:35 - Pence Realizes That Nobody Cares About Him 

Former Vice President Mike Pence decided on Saturday to suspend his 2024 Republican presidential campaign at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) conference in Las Vegas.

42:20 - Your Invited, Your Invited, Everyone’s Invited” 

Rep. Dean Phillips launched a Democratic primary challenge against President Biden in Concord, NH. The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman aims to steer the party toward the future, highlighting issues like the economy and border chaos.

45:50 -  Biden Takes on AI 

According to NPR, President Biden signed a sweeping executive order to create some federal oversight of rapidly expanding AI systems today. More Details Yet To Come. 

55:45 - Bye Bye Bye—Three Week Diva 

Rep. Patrick McHenry, fresh from a grueling three-week caretaker speaker role, candidly shared his frustration, casting doubt on the House GOP's unity 

1:00:40 - Fifty Shades of Foreign Policy

Nikki Haley did her best at snubbing Trump without trashing his foreign policy of which she was the second biggest face. At the RJC, Haley criticized Trump for praising foreign strong men, and warned that his style of “chaos, vendettas and drama” would be dangerous. 

“Eight years ago, it was good to have a leader who broke things,” Haley said of Trump. “But right now, we need to have a leader who also knows how to put things back together.”

1:06:25 - Wanna Be My Frenemy? 

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, as per a U.S. official. The meeting agreement was made during talks between Chinese and U.S. officials, but specifics like the date and venue are yet to be finalized.

1:14:25 - Trump v Biden v RFK 

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