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FOX One Loads Up on Pro-America Podcasts

FOX One is rolling out a curated slate of podcasts, adding eight series to its streaming lineup. That includes Sean Hannity, "Ruthless," and "The Riley Gaines Show," signaling FOX wants a bigger foothold in the audio fight.

✍ My Take: Good. Conservatives don’t need permission slips from Spotify gatekeepers or left-wing “fact-checkers.” Build the platforms, tell the truth, and let the audience decide.

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Trump Gives Iran a Final Warning Before Peace Talks

President Trump warned Iran the U.S. will quickly resume bombing if Tehran won’t make a deal. Talks are set to pick back up in Islamabad, with the White House signaling patience is over.

✍ My Take: This is how you keep Americans safe—strength first, negotiations second. Iran understands consequences, not “strongly worded statements.”

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Trump Tips His Cap to Big Tech for Not Seeking Tariff Refunds

Trump said he’ll remember which companies don’t apply for tariff refunds, praising Big Tech firms that haven’t asked for the money back. He made the comments during an interview on CNBC, framing it as a sign of who’s willing to shoulder the load.

✍ My Take: Accountability works—reward the companies that don’t game the system. America’s economy shouldn’t be held hostage by corporate whining.

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UK’s Starmer Hit by “Mandelson Scandal” Questions

A report says Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s U.S. ambassador, Peter Mandelson, is facing scrutiny over ties linked to Jeffrey Epstein and business connections touching Russia and China. Parliament is demanding answers, and the scandal could destabilize Starmer’s government.

✍ My Take: Global elites keep recycling the same connected insiders, then act shocked when it blows up. Sunlight is the cure—drag it all into the open.

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Reuters: SpaceX Courts Wall Street With Three-Day Analyst Blitz

SpaceX is set to host a three-day analyst meeting aimed at winning over Wall Street, according to sources. The move signals the company wants more institutional confidence as it scales big projects and big ambitions.

✍ My Take: Love him or hate him, Musk builds—while Washington holds hearings. If America wants to win the future, it needs more SpaceX and less red tape.

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— The Local Conservative Desk