Best Podcast Episodes About Customs and Border Protection
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Updated: Mar 29, 2026 – 24 episodes
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“Here's a trade-related stat that has nothing to do with tariffs. During the 2024 fiscal year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 500,000 counterfeit personal care items. We're talking about unregulated knockoffs of soap, makeup and face creams that could pose health risks to consumers. Rose Mora-Laurie is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter, and she spent a few months looking into copycat beauty products. She's here to talk about what she learned. Rose, thanks for coming on. Of course. So your story starts with a very vivid description of a lip gloss you …”
“Here's a trade-related stat that has nothing to do with tariffs. During the 2024 fiscal year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 500,000 counterfeit personal care items. We're talking about unregulated knockoffs of soap, makeup and face creams that could pose health risks to consumers. Rose Mora-Laurie is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter, and she spent a few months looking into copycat beauty products. She's here to talk about what she learned. Rose, thanks for coming on. Of course. So your story starts with a very vivid description of a lip gloss you ordered. Tell us about what you received. So I purchased a brand name lip balm. It was from Rode, which is Haley Bieber's beauty brand. I bought it from Amazon from a third-party seller and took that along with about 12 other products I purchased in a similar way to a cosmetic chemist. I bought two tubes, I should clarify. The other tube of Rode …”
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In 2024, U.S. Customs seized over 500,000 counterfeit personal care items, including makeup and skincare products that can endanger consumer health. Rose Mora-Laurie, a Wirecutter writer, shares her alarming experience with a counterfeit lip balm from a third-party seller on Amazon, which showed signs of bacterial growth. This highlights the risks of purchasing beauty products from unregulated sources online.
“… lies they told us. Joe was cognitively functioning. That was complete Adam Schiff And you like that right Very clever And the other big lie was the borders closed and the borders secure Over 12 million unvetted Harris illegals from over 200 countries Many were terrorized. We have Americans that have been murdered and murdered and raped and raped and victims of sexual crime, other violent crime, children molested. I'll give you a statistic and then I'll shut up and get your comments. ICE in 2025 alone, they arrested over 2,100 convicted or charged illegals of murdering Americans. They arrested …”
“… worse. You know, you have kids. Your kids do something wrong. Not a big deal. Okay, it's when they lie to you. Then I really get mad. They're gonna get punished more for lying than they're gonna get for whatever they did. They lied to us. Two big lies they told us. Joe was cognitively functioning. That was complete Adam Schiff And you like that right Very clever And the other big lie was the borders closed and the borders secure Over 12 million unvetted Harris illegals from over 200 countries Many were terrorized. We have Americans that have been murdered and murdered and raped and raped and victims of sexual crime, other violent crime, children molested. I'll give you a statistic and then I'll shut up and get your comments. ICE in 2025 alone, they arrested over 2,100 convicted or charged illegals of murdering Americans. They arrested over 5,400 charged or convicted. I love that. Maybe mine. I don't know. It might be. Sean, it actually, it doesn't get cool to the guy. Guys, I'm sorry. My chopper's landing. Please continue. Okay. Gangster, Sean. I love that. Go on. It just fell into my lap. I wish I didn't say it. No, I mean, it's really true. I don't know if the people can hear it. …”
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Recent tragic murders linked to illegal immigration have ignited a fierce debate over national security and border policies. Critics argue that sanctuary cities and current leadership are responsible for rising violence, citing alarming statistics of crimes committed by undocumented individuals. This segment highlights the urgent need for change in immigration policies to protect American citizens.
“… happen if we didn't have those cameras in everybody's hands. They're clearly a very, very good thing. That said, the flip side, when ICE officers or Customs and Border Protection officials use their own cameras, they have this facial recognition app on there, which even gets stuff wrong. They'll scan somebody's face. And we've reported a case where they pointed the phone at a woman's face. They were detaining. And it returned two different names. And initially, when I heard that, I thought, well, at least one of those names has to be wrong. Everybody doesn't have two names. And it turned out both were wrong as well. So …”
“these shootings, right? Where civilians and witnesses have been filming on their own mobile phones and doing their own form of surveillance. And I don't really want to think about what would happen if we didn't have those cameras in everybody's hands. They're clearly a very, very good thing. That said, the flip side, when ICE officers or Customs and Border Protection officials use their own cameras, they have this facial recognition app on there, which even gets stuff wrong. They'll scan somebody's face. And we've reported a case where they pointed the phone at a woman's face. They were detaining. And it returned two different names. And initially, when I heard that, I thought, well, at least one of those names has to be wrong. Everybody doesn't have two names. And it turned out both were wrong as well. So there's a very strange irony in that civilians and witnesses are using their own cameras to figure out what's actually going on and posting it onto social media. Then we can all see it with our own eyes. And then some of the technology, in at least some cases being used by ICE, apparently doesn't even work as advertised anyway. I don't know. I just …”
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Surveillance technology is dehumanizing individuals, as seen in ICE's use of flawed facial recognition that misidentifies people. While civilian footage can reveal truths, law enforcement's language reduces individuals to mere 'targets,' highlighting a disturbing disconnect in how we view immigrants. This shift from human beings to data points leads to a troubling mindset in policing.
“… to this heard about it. And, you know, there were two incidents, one in which a balloon was shot down, apparently by mistake, and another when a Customs and Border Protection Agency drone was shot down by the Army with a high-energy laser, an experimental prototype system. And certainly there were mistakes there in interagency coordination, let's say, with the FAA in particular, as well as with the CBP and the Army and command and control. But at the same time, the thing that I didn't want to let pass was that, without recognizing it, was that this was an operational kill. These were operational environments. These …”
“… are, what the state of play is today. Sure. I guess I can start by talking about why we decided to do this feature in the first place. And that's because, I mean, something kind of happened in February in El Paso. I'm sure some of the people listening to this heard about it. And, you know, there were two incidents, one in which a balloon was shot down, apparently by mistake, and another when a Customs and Border Protection Agency drone was shot down by the Army with a high-energy laser, an experimental prototype system. And certainly there were mistakes there in interagency coordination, let's say, with the FAA in particular, as well as with the CBP and the Army and command and control. But at the same time, the thing that I didn't want to let pass was that, without recognizing it, was that this was an operational kill. These were operational environments. These high-energy lasers they were using were experimental prototypes. but they were deployed in a real-world location doing real-world work, and they worked.”
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High-energy lasers have made their mark on the battlefield, achieving operational kills in real-world scenarios. Recent incidents, including a drone shot down by the Army in El Paso, highlight the technology's potential and the challenges of interagency coordination. As these experimental systems prove effective, the future of laser weapons looks promising yet complex.
“… capitalism, and ice. He's developed a cult fandom, but as his t-shirts have become more popular, he's also suffered increased censorship. Last year, Customs and Border Protection seized the shipment of his t-shirts after he began selling clothing emblazoned with the slogan, eliminate ice. Among the other t-shirts seized was a design that featured a swarm of bees attacking a police officer. Today, he's joining me to talk all about what it's like to run a clothing brand that pushes the boundaries of free expression, how he's navigated increased calls for censorship, and why it's so important to protect free speech in all …”
“… Chicago-based clothing designer who started his clothing brand, Cola Corporation, during the first Trump presidency. Cola doesn't make resistance merch, though. His clothing, which I'm a huge fan of, has always sharply criticized the police, power, capitalism, and ice. He's developed a cult fandom, but as his t-shirts have become more popular, he's also suffered increased censorship. Last year, Customs and Border Protection seized the shipment of his t-shirts after he began selling clothing emblazoned with the slogan, eliminate ice. Among the other t-shirts seized was a design that featured a swarm of bees attacking a police officer. Today, he's joining me to talk all about what it's like to run a clothing brand that pushes the boundaries of free expression, how he's navigated increased calls for censorship, and why it's so important to protect free speech in all forms, even on a t-shirt. Joe, welcome. My pleasure to be here, Taylor. Thanks for having me on. So to start off, when did Cola Corporation come into existence? I started the Cola Corporation in 2019, and it was kind of as a response to what I perceived to be and what I still perceived to be a turn towards a certain kind of flamboyant stupidity in …”
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Cola Corporation's t-shirts, which boldly criticize police and capitalism, have faced censorship, including a shipment seizure by Customs for the slogan 'eliminate ICE.' Founded in 2019, Cola's journey mirrors the rise of political merch in America, where clothing has become a powerful form of expression amidst increasing calls for censorship. This highlights the ongoing struggle for free speech in fashion and beyond.
“… they are saying hell no to the way that this White House is running the Department of Homeland Security. They don't want another penny for ICE or Border Patrol. Ah, I see. Not another penny. And yet when you look at the people of Chicago, more and more of them are turning out and condemning what illegal aliens are doing to their communities. The amount of money, the amount of money that is diverted from communities that need it, with American citizens, often who are black or who are Hispanic or whatever they are, The amount of money, which is scarce to begin with, for schooling and health care …”
“… the streets, and then have Americans wait millions of hours in lines at the airports, and that we won't forget the chaos. And I can't speak for the rest of the country. I can speak for Californians. And from Modesto to Monterey, from Folsom to Fresno, they are saying hell no to the way that this White House is running the Department of Homeland Security. They don't want another penny for ICE or Border Patrol. Ah, I see. Not another penny. And yet when you look at the people of Chicago, more and more of them are turning out and condemning what illegal aliens are doing to their communities. The amount of money, the amount of money that is diverted from communities that need it, with American citizens, often who are black or who are Hispanic or whatever they are, The amount of money, which is scarce to begin with, for schooling and health care and security and all the rest of it. The amount that is drained out of American communities from American citizens and given to illegal aliens. It is a crime, in my view. It's a sin. It's a disgrace.”
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Local police in California are restricted from sharing information with ICE, leading to chaos in communities as residents express frustration over the federal government's handling of immigration. Many citizens feel that resources are being drained from their neighborhoods to support illegal immigrants, affecting schools, healthcare, and security. This clash between local law enforcement and federal immigration policy is creating a growing divide among Californians.
“… Congress to give ICE more money, although 76 percent of Republicans favor increased funding for ICE. Public opposition to more funding for ICE and Border Patrol without significant changes to their behavior, has put Democratic senators on solid ground to oppose funding all of DHS without a promise of those changes. In the wake of the murder of Alex Preddy and Renee Good, Democrats made it clear no blank check for ICE and Border Patrol, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat of New York, explained. Senate Democrats repeatedly tried to pass a measure to fund all of DHS except ICE and …”
“… favorable views of ICE officers, while 67% like their local police officers. 57% of Americans think sending ICE officers to places like Minnesota is making those places less safe, while only 38 percent disagree. And only 36 percent of Americans want Congress to give ICE more money, although 76 percent of Republicans favor increased funding for ICE. Public opposition to more funding for ICE and Border Patrol without significant changes to their behavior, has put Democratic senators on solid ground to oppose funding all of DHS without a promise of those changes. In the wake of the murder of Alex Preddy and Renee Good, Democrats made it clear no blank check for ICE and Border Patrol, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat of New York, explained. Senate Democrats repeatedly tried to pass a measure to fund all of DHS except ICE and Border Patrol, which were already funded with that huge pot of money under the budget reconciliation bill of last July. But Republicans, under pressure from Trump, repeatedly voted down the Democrats' attempt to fund the rest of DHS, including TSA, without funding for ICE and CBP. Instead, demanding Democrats pass the package the House had, the one …”
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The extremism of President Trump and MAGA Republicans is making it impossible for Republicans to govern effectively, leading to TSA funding issues and broader governance failures.
The political stalemate over DHS funding is exacerbated by Trump's demands for controversial voting legislation, complicating efforts to resolve airport disruptions.
“… via this executive order that money is getting pulled from other areas in order to fund TSA. And the MAGA Republicans want to make sure that ICE and Border Patrol get additional funding because they're already well-funded. Let's be very clear. They've gotten hundreds of billions of dollars. I want to see ICE and Border Patrol abolished. They don't need any money at all, in my view. But Republicans want to give him more money. Democrats have set the conditions. No masks, must use search warrants, must identify yourself, can't be at polling stations. But the MAGA Republicans don't want any of those …”
“… two weeks. That's what I talked about in the video I made earlier today. The next time the Senate is going to come back it like the second week of April So we still have this partial government shutdown of DHS And while TSA is going to now be funded via this executive order that money is getting pulled from other areas in order to fund TSA. And the MAGA Republicans want to make sure that ICE and Border Patrol get additional funding because they're already well-funded. Let's be very clear. They've gotten hundreds of billions of dollars. I want to see ICE and Border Patrol abolished. They don't need any money at all, in my view. But Republicans want to give him more money. Democrats have set the conditions. No masks, must use search warrants, must identify yourself, can't be at polling stations. But the MAGA Republicans don't want any of those conditions. And the MAGA Republicans want to make sure that they have more money to torture and maim and kill and terrorize people here in the United States and expand the concentration camp system that is being built here in the United States. And so ultimately, when this was passed from the Senate to the House, the House said, uh-uh, we are not …”
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MAGA Republicans are in a frenzy after Senate Republicans voted against their demands for additional funding for ICE and Border Patrol, opting instead to fund only the TSA. This unexpected move has led to infighting among GOP members, with MAGA Mike Johnson desperately calling for a continuing resolution to fund everything. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans have left for recess, leaving the House Republicans feeling abandoned and frustrated.
“… know that it is pulling from the CBP's databases and comparing, you know, the immigration status that it then matches to the individual. And that's Customs and Border Protection. So presumably, potentially like passport photos and, you know, information about who has entered the country or left the country, that sort of thing? Yeah, I mean, one of the things that you can compare it to is, you know, when you go to the airport, and you're going through the security line, oftentimes you have your face scanned by TSA, which you consent to, there's a notice, you'll probably see it, that they're going to take your photo and …”
“… ICE director just asking some basic questions about this app, you know, how it works, where is this data going, what's it pulling from? And so there's actually not that much insight to the public as to how that operation actually works. But we do know that it is pulling from the CBP's databases and comparing, you know, the immigration status that it then matches to the individual. And that's Customs and Border Protection. So presumably, potentially like passport photos and, you know, information about who has entered the country or left the country, that sort of thing? Yeah, I mean, one of the things that you can compare it to is, you know, when you go to the airport, and you're going through the security line, oftentimes you have your face scanned by TSA, which you consent to, there's a notice, you'll probably see it, that they're going to take your photo and you're consenting to your photo being taken. So it's these kinds of services that are the best way to kind of understand how Mobile Fortify is working. Hmm. I was going to ask if we have a sense of how accurate the app's facial recognition technology is. But I imagine it's probably challenging to figure that out if there's no transparency, no …”
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Mobile Fortify, an app developed by Homeland Security, is raising serious privacy concerns due to its lack of transparency and potential for misidentifying individuals. While it promises to streamline processes for ICE agents, critics argue that the efficiency comes at the cost of surveillance and accuracy, particularly affecting marginalized communities. The debate centers on whether the benefits of quicker identification outweigh the risks of wrongful detention and privacy invasion.
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The idea that disorder can lead to a better form of global order is intriguing yet alarming. In a world where conflicts like a potential war between the U.S. and China loom, the focus should shift from military dominance to trade cooperation. Ultimately, fostering trade relationships could create a more stable world than one dictated by the victors of war.
“… Biden-Harris administration that allowed 15 million people from South America, Central America, and across the oceans to come through our southern borders, manipulate asylum, be poorly vetted, and then scattered to the seven winds of the United States. That's where this problem started. And I have yet to hear a single Democrat hold Biden and Harris accountable for what has happened. Because they knew who they were allowing in. They have their information. They vetted them poorly and still let them go even when they were criminals. And to say it's Donald Trump's fault simply because we refuse to …”
“… times. This is Democrat Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez holding Who's Accountable? Accountable. I'm not a rabid Trump supporter or hater. But if you're going to blame the federal government, then blame it where this problem began, which was under the Biden-Harris administration that allowed 15 million people from South America, Central America, and across the oceans to come through our southern borders, manipulate asylum, be poorly vetted, and then scattered to the seven winds of the United States. That's where this problem started. And I have yet to hear a single Democrat hold Biden and Harris accountable for what has happened. Because they knew who they were allowing in. They have their information. They vetted them poorly and still let them go even when they were criminals. And to say it's Donald Trump's fault simply because we refuse to work with them to go after those high-priority targets. There are 2,000 priority targets in the city of Chicago right now who we know are... And they've got to be held accountable, guys. We've got to win the midterms, and then we've really got to go nuts on them. We got to go nuts on them for what they did to us by opening the border. We have …”
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The Biden administration's immigration policies have led to a staggering rise in illegal crossings, with over a million encounters reported since October 1st. This chaos has not only empowered drug cartels but has also allowed terrorists to enter the U.S., raising alarms about national security. It's crucial to remember the consequences of these policies as we approach the midterms.
“… on the hospital systems. What we saw under the Biden administration was a complete chaos on our hospital systems And when you came across in the border as a Border Patrol agent anytime someone had the sniffles anytime someone was sick or any injuries whatsoever we would immediately have to take them to a facility. And that facility took the illegal alien as a priority over the citizens. Well, who foots that cost? Well, if the federal government takes that illegal alien to them, then it's going to be the federal government that takes that cost, which is the taxpayer. Then if the illegal alien …”
“… impacts of those that are illegally present inside the United States that are not members of the political community, that should not be here in the first place. You've seen a lot of pushback. Now, Florida was the first to enact an executive order on the hospital systems. What we saw under the Biden administration was a complete chaos on our hospital systems And when you came across in the border as a Border Patrol agent anytime someone had the sniffles anytime someone was sick or any injuries whatsoever we would immediately have to take them to a facility. And that facility took the illegal alien as a priority over the citizens. Well, who foots that cost? Well, if the federal government takes that illegal alien to them, then it's going to be the federal government that takes that cost, which is the taxpayer. Then if the illegal alien goes by themselves, say that they are now present inside the United States and they go to the hospitals themselves, say like if we, during the invasion and we released millions of people inside the United States, we sent them anywhere, well, what if they go to a hospital then on their own record based on because they're sick or injured or whatnot? …”
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The economic impact of illegal immigration is staggering, with taxpayers footing the bill for healthcare and law enforcement costs. As states like Florida and Texas reveal the financial strain on hospitals and local services, many citizens remain unaware of how these issues affect their wallets. If the public truly understood these costs, there would likely be a significant shift in attitudes toward immigration policies.
“… Sometimes war wants you. Sometimes there's people that say death to America. Sometimes there's people that are going to come across our border and try to rape and pillage and kill our citizens. By the way, libertarians are radically open border. So that's the crux of this issue. This is for DHS, is this not? This guy's becoming the border czar essentially above Thomas Homan, replacing – what's her name again? Christy Noem. That's his role. So the libertarians have been radically, correct me if I'm wrong, open border advocates. Where this guy's like, nope, shut it down. So at the end …”
“… peace through strength. The one thing I've learned about libertarians is they're just like, stay out of everything. Stay out of everything. They want no conflict. They want no issues. They want no war. Here's the problem with that, Rand Paul and libertarians. Sometimes war wants you. Sometimes there's people that say death to America. Sometimes there's people that are going to come across our border and try to rape and pillage and kill our citizens. By the way, libertarians are radically open border. So that's the crux of this issue. This is for DHS, is this not? This guy's becoming the border czar essentially above Thomas Homan, replacing – what's her name again? Christy Noem. That's his role. So the libertarians have been radically, correct me if I'm wrong, open border advocates. Where this guy's like, nope, shut it down. So at the end of the day, it's this. Ideologically, libertarians have all these great ideas. In reality, ain't none of these people getting elected for the highest office in the land. None of them. Yeah, and so we're going to see. We're going to see what's going to happen. I think he's going to get his job.”
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In a heated debate, the clash between MAGA and libertarian ideologies reveals deep divisions over border policy. While MAGA advocates for strict measures against illegal immigration, libertarians push for open borders and minimal government intervention. This ideological battle highlights the challenges of implementing effective immigration strategies in a politically charged environment.
“border i mean literally for nine months it's zero i it's hard to believe that that number can be possible because millions of people came in through by but nobody even tries we don't have the caravans of thousands 25 30 000 people pouring into our border they come up in caravans we don't have caravans anymore there's no such thing anymore it's a name that i think i developed but somebody developed it but i think it was me i thought it was an …”
“border i mean literally for nine months it's zero i it's hard to believe that that number can be possible because millions of people came in through by but nobody even tries we don't have the caravans of thousands 25 30 000 people pouring into our border they come up in caravans we don't have caravans anymore there's no such thing anymore it's a name that i think i developed but somebody developed it but i think it was me i thought it was an appropriate thousands of people would come up and just barge into our country totally unchecked totally invented and this man came in dan right and he came in through the ridiculous open border of biden if we were there The election was rigged. What are you going to do? Came back. Big comeback. But if we were there, we wouldn't have had people coming …”
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Drug trafficking by sea has plummeted 98%, but the real challenge lies in securing the land border. A major player in this battle was captured—Venezuela's leader, who emptied his prisons, sending dangerous criminals into the U.S. This operation highlights the ongoing war against drug trafficking and the implications for national security.
“… for President Trump's agenda? He's the leader of the Senate. What should happen with John Thune? He hasn't delivered anything. No ICE funding, no customs and borders, so we don't have the secure border. I probably got to send the National Guard down there or the great Border Patrol works without pay. and supposedly, theoretically, they've got pay from the original big, beautiful bill, but there's a big argument, can you actually use that cash? But he walked away from President Trump's number one priority, which is the Save America Act. So, on a show of hands, how many believe John Thune should …”
“what do you think ought to happen with John Thune? Has John Thune delivered for President Trump's agenda? He's the leader of the Senate. What should happen with John Thune? He hasn't delivered anything. No ICE funding, no customs and borders, so we don't have the secure border. I probably got to send the National Guard down there or the great Border Patrol works without pay. and supposedly, theoretically, they've got pay from the original big, beautiful bill, but there's a big argument, can you actually use that cash? But he walked away from President Trump's number one priority, which is the Save America Act. So, on a show of hands, how many believe John Thune should be removed as the leader? We've got to, when they get back, we're going to get all over the Senate about doing this. Neil, stick around at the White House. We're going to come back to you. There's more breaking news there about the war. Jim Rickards is with me. Jim, do you think the president is preparing the American people right now for a further …”
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John Thune, the Senate leader, is under fire for not delivering on key elements of President Trump's agenda, particularly the Save America Act. Critics argue that without proper funding for border security, the National Guard may be deployed, showing a significant leadership failure. Meanwhile, escalating tensions with Iran suggest that military action might be the only option left, as negotiations have proven ineffective.
“… So the Senate last night passed a Department of Homeland Security to get TSA funded and paid. But there's always a hang-up. They kept out ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. That's the best deal Thune could offer the president. Neil McCabe's at the White House in the White House press room. Neil, you've got more breaking news that's even worse than that. What is it? Well, the Senate will be going home. They actually when they passed the Homeland Security funding bill shortly after 2 a and that was no roll call That was unanimous voice vote So no one on the record voting for or against which I …”
“… the debate in a moment, have some War Room Posse members that are, let's march to Tehran. I think their voices have to be heard. But President Trump left the Senate with one objective, right? Remember the one objective is pass the Save America Act. So the Senate last night passed a Department of Homeland Security to get TSA funded and paid. But there's always a hang-up. They kept out ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. That's the best deal Thune could offer the president. Neil McCabe's at the White House in the White House press room. Neil, you've got more breaking news that's even worse than that. What is it? Well, the Senate will be going home. They actually when they passed the Homeland Security funding bill shortly after 2 a and that was no roll call That was unanimous voice vote So no one on the record voting for or against which I guess the Democrats cut the Republicans a break there And so then they said, hey, we're taking a break. We will reconvene April 13th. And so that's after Greek Easter, Steve. Hold it. Hang on. Hang on. Hang on. Hang on. Hang on. Hang on. The Senate, after John Thune did nothing to help President Trump's Save America Act, Mike Lee, you saw Mike Lee …”
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The Senate's recent unanimous vote on Homeland Security funding has left President Trump's agenda in jeopardy, as key agencies like ICE and Customs were excluded. With lawmakers heading home for Holy Week, the future of Trump's Save America Act hangs in the balance, raising questions about the effectiveness of Senate leadership. What does this mean for border security and Trump's priorities?
“You don't need it. That's what's the part of this that is just bizarre is you don't need it, because if you can prove that they illegally crossed the border, you could just charge them with that and be done with it. And so instead, though, they are using the misdemeanor, according to this article, to sort of to see if it will somehow enhance their sentence, if it's another basis to detain them while they're awaiting trial. I think it's also to just make it look like they're tough on crime and they're bringing more charges. They can get sort of more statistics, but it's sort of nonsensical. And to …”
“You don't need it. That's what's the part of this that is just bizarre is you don't need it, because if you can prove that they illegally crossed the border, you could just charge them with that and be done with it. And so instead, though, they are using the misdemeanor, according to this article, to sort of to see if it will somehow enhance their sentence, if it's another basis to detain them while they're awaiting trial. I think it's also to just make it look like they're tough on crime and they're bringing more charges. They can get sort of more statistics, but it's sort of nonsensical. And to me, the kicker was the judges who are going, this makes no sense whatsoever. Why are you doing this when you cannot prove the case? And then at times you're requiring them in order to resolve the case to plead to this. And they're telling me they're innocent. Like, how am I supposed to go forward on this? And then I'm asking you, what's your proof? …”
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Judges are questioning why prosecutors are bringing nonsensical charges against illegal border crossers when they could simply charge them with the actual crime. This bizarre strategy appears to be an attempt to look tough on crime, despite lacking evidence and overburdening an already strained judicial system. The discussion reveals a troubling disconnect between legal strategy and reality in border enforcement.
“… allow a player like you to thrive anymore he could thrive in anything that we got going I think he would do better now because they got so much more protection he would do even better that's a big body and you can't really he could take the he was getting hit a lot harder and they were not letting it slide right now he's getting protected and he's still he's gonna hold the ball and make you look crazy because now hold it as long as you want and as soon as you get close I can still throw it and you hit me in the head oh my god flag all that yes he will succeed and be able to take less punishment than …”
“… about being a Sandlot style of extending plays, taking hits to find the open man is viable, or has the D league moved toward a style that would have, stop saying D, say the word for me, please. just say the or move toward a style that wouldn't allow a player like you to thrive anymore he could thrive in anything that we got going I think he would do better now because they got so much more protection he would do even better that's a big body and you can't really he could take the he was getting hit a lot harder and they were not letting it slide right now he's getting protected and he's still he's gonna hold the ball and make you look crazy because now hold it as long as you want and as soon as you get close I can still throw it and you hit me in the head oh my god flag all that yes he will succeed and be able to take less punishment than probably the quarterbacks they flopping a little bit take a fool out your mind we got that man Ben we got Mikel Randall back five dollars he said do you think the Steelers should have drafted a quarterback to learn from Big Ben before he retired Ben said Jay Dobbs do y'all think what do y'all think of him and Will can and Will can ball so me …”
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Ben Roethlisberger reflects on his time with teammates Joe Haden and James Harrison, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and support in his career. He also discusses how the NFL has evolved in protecting quarterbacks, suggesting that he would thrive even more today due to the increased protections against hits. This highlights both his legacy and the changing dynamics of the game.
“… military. The other one will be this. But there was one holdout that wasn't getting funded. Why do you have lines at the airport? Because DHS, ICE, Border Patrol, and TSA were all part of the same funding bill. You got me? all part of the same funding bill. So, because communists, Democrats, they don't want foreigners deported, their rabid, demonic base demands, absolutely demands wins when it comes to this, they have created three, four-hour waits at the airport trying to cut funds from ICE, cut funds from DHS, essentially doing the terrorist thing. you can't have funds for anything if you …”
“… the extreme airport delays. To recap once again, sorry to repeat myself, but most people don't listen all three hours. There are several different funding bills that fund the government with different things in different bills. One's going to be the military. The other one will be this. But there was one holdout that wasn't getting funded. Why do you have lines at the airport? Because DHS, ICE, Border Patrol, and TSA were all part of the same funding bill. You got me? all part of the same funding bill. So, because communists, Democrats, they don't want foreigners deported, their rabid, demonic base demands, absolutely demands wins when it comes to this, they have created three, four-hour waits at the airport trying to cut funds from ICE, cut funds from DHS, essentially doing the terrorist thing. you can't have funds for anything if you continue to fund ICE. We will shut down one of the two major ways Americans get around if you continue to try to deport foreigners. That has been the Democrat position. You are obviously displeased with what the Senate did today. I have so many emails like this. Jesse, I am so beep, can't even use that word. Tell me it isn't so. did these low t pansies …”
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The Senate's recent decision to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE and Border Patrol, has sparked outrage among conservatives. This move, driven by Democrats' demands, has led to severe airport delays, showcasing how political maneuvering can directly impact everyday Americans. The GOP's apparent capitulation raises questions about their commitment to border security and the influence of the so-called 'swamp.'
“… steal Social Security numbers. They depress wages. They are heavily involved. By the way, not to mention a lot of people that cross on the southern border are also smuggling girls, weapons, and drugs alongside the southern border when they come. It's the largest slavery operation in American history that many illegal aliens helped make possible on the southern border. And I guess the final question I'll have is, should a government serve its citizens first and foremost? Yeah, of course.”
“… premise, which is incorrect, the rate is irrelevant. The number is what's relevant. There should be zero illegal aliens. There should be zero Americans being killed by illegals. Not to mention there are six other problems with illegal aliens. They steal Social Security numbers. They depress wages. They are heavily involved. By the way, not to mention a lot of people that cross on the southern border are also smuggling girls, weapons, and drugs alongside the southern border when they come. It's the largest slavery operation in American history that many illegal aliens helped make possible on the southern border. And I guess the final question I'll have is, should a government serve its citizens first and foremost? Yeah, of course.”
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Every illegal immigrant is a criminal by law, but does that mean they commit more crimes? A heated debate reveals that while statistics suggest they commit fewer crimes, the real concern lies in the number of violent incidents linked to them. The discussion emphasizes the need for secure borders and prioritizing American citizens over illegal immigrants.
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