1. TSA Bonus Checks After Shutdown

• Event: DHS Secretary Christy Nome awarded $10,000 bonus checks to TSA agents who worked during a record-breaking 43-day government shutdown.
• Reasoning: Rewards for “exemplary service” and commitment to national security despite lack of pay.
• Details:
  • Bonuses funded from fiscal year 2025 carryover funds.
  • Trump reportedly pushed for the $10,000 amount, calling it “the American way.”
  • Democrats criticized the move, alleging favoritism and photo-op motives.
• Tone: Praises workers who “took pride in their country” and condemns those who skipped work despite guaranteed back pay.

2. Democratic Reaction and Shutdown Politics

• Quotes from Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Wesley Bell expressing dissatisfaction with reopening the government.
• Commentary frames Democrats as prioritizing political points over citizens’ welfare (e.g., food stamp recipients).
• Democrats are considering another shutdown.

3. Epstein Files Controversy

• Trump’s response: Directing DOJ and FBI to investigate Epstein’s ties to Democrats and major institutions (Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, JP Morgan Chase).
• Trump labels the situation “Russia Hoax 2.0” and claims Democrats are weaponizing Epstein allegations to harm him.
• Virginia Giuffre’s statements clearing Trump of wrongdoing and accusing Democrats of hiding her name.
• Criticizes Democrats for ignoring victims historically and only caring when it suits political attacks.

4. Clinton Foundation Investigation

• A 2019 IRS criminal probe into the Clinton Foundation that was halted under Democratic leadership.
• Whistleblowers (John Moynihan and Larry Doyle) claimed the foundation operated as a “foreign agent.”
• Trump administration reportedly reopened the investigation.
• Includes allegations of “pay-for-play” and Nigerian officials claiming favors for donations.
• Clinton Foundation denies wrongdoing, citing high program spending.

Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening

X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.