Georgia Gains, Trump’s Cuts, and Global Clashes

This podcast covers a mix of U.S. and international developments. Georgia citizens are set to receive a $500 return, while Governor Kemp’s salary could rise 37% to $250K, tying him for the nation’s highest-paid governor. GA SB9, seen as a shift toward California-style policies, has passed the House and awaits Senate approval. A new book alleges Democrats planned Biden’s withdrawal and monitored his health daily since 2023, expecting his death in office. Trump plans to slash 8-50% of staff across 22 federal agencies, with RFK Jr. targeting HHS jobs under the DOGE initiative, axing 13 divisions. Trump also withdrew a key cabinet nomination after Republicans lost a Pennsylvania special election in a Trump +15 district, amid upcoming races in Florida and Elise Stefanik’s Trump +20 New York district. A judge ordered the Trump team to preserve Signal app leaks tied to Hegseth, Waltz, and Houthi texts, with Judge Boasberg overseeing. Internationally, Putin appears healthy and opposes Western moves, as France’s Macron plans a “reassurance force” in Ukraine. Florida may ease child labor laws, allowing 14-year-olds to work graveyard shifts due to reduced illegal labor.

GA citizens get a $500 return and Gover Kemp is tied for the nation’s highest paid governor under salary hike bill, a 37% increase from $182K to $250K. Wow, spend it if you got it.
GA SB9 is a step closer to California. The GA House passes it and it is on its way to the Senate.
Dems planned for Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, die in office as far back as 2023, new book claims. They were checking on a daily basis to check to see if Joe died.
Trump to cut between 8-50% of staff at 22 government agencies. RFK plans to slash 290K HHS jobs in the latest DOGE inspired purge of federal workers. Kennedy will eliminate 13 of the agency’s divisions.
Trump pulls nomination for top cabinet pick in shock move. This is right off the PA special election that republicans lost. There are 2 special elections in FL and Elise Stefanik’s district in NY is a Trump +20 but the PA district that a democrat won was a Trump +15.
Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal leak messages. Judge moves to prevent Hegseth Waltz and others from deleting Houthi texts. Judge James Boasberg seems to be assigned to every case.
Putin doesn’t come across as if he is dying.
French president Macron announces plan for reassurance force in Ukraine.
FL considers easing child labor laws to make up for fewer illegal workers. It would make it legal for children at the age of 14 to work the graveyard shift.