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4 Things To Know This Afternoon
Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where…
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4 Things To Know This AfternoonAI Boom or Bubble, Farmers Hit by Shutdown, Jay Jones Refuses to Quit
•AI Boom or Bubble? Elon Musk's new Memphis data center, OpenAI's chip deals with AMD and NVIDIA, and Wall Street's heavy bet on artificial intelligence could…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonNarco Strikes, Sanctuary Cities, Hamas Deadline, Shutdown Standoff
•U.S. Military Strikes Narco Vessel – The American military destroys a drug-running ship off Venezuela, sparking protests from Democrats and the Venezuelan…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonTrump Eyes Deep State Purge, Abrego Garcia Asylum Rejected, Drones From Ukraine, Cartels Declared Enemies
•Russ Vought and the Deep State – Trump signals he may unleash Russ Vought to overhaul the bureaucracy, though deal-making could delay it. •Illegal Alien Case…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonShutdown Showdown, TrumpRx Launch, Louisiana Crime, EV Market Collapse
•Government Shutdown at Midnight – Democrats demand funding for NPR, PBS, and healthcare for illegal immigrants. Republicans refuse, making Democrats own the…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonTrump & Netanyahu's Gaza Peace Plan, Iran Defies UN, Gov't Shutdown Looms
•Trump & Netanyahu's Gaza Peace Plan – A historic U.S.-Israel-Arab partnership outlines a path for Hamas to release hostages, disarm, and allow redevelopment…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonComey Indicted Mess, Kimmel Returns to Sinclair, Trump Backs Ukraine, SCOTUS Shifts Ahead
•James Comey Indicted – The former FBI Director faces a messy case filled with legal disputes, DOJ precedent issues, and political overreach that could see…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonShutdown Showdown, Soros Probe, Rikers Scandal, EU Pushes Back on Russia
•Government Shutdown Fight – Democrats threaten to shut down the government unless healthcare benefits (including coverage for illegal immigrants) are…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonICE Attack in Dallas, Apple Scraps Show, DOJ Lawyers Targeted, Housing Market Surges
•Dallas ICE Facility Attack – Two detainees are dead and an ICE agent critically injured after a progressive activist opened fire. This marks the second attack…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonTrump Assassin Guilty, Kimmel Boycotted, Shutdown Fight, Trump Slams UN Climate Agenda
• Ryan Routh Guilty – The would-be assassin of Donald Trump is convicted on five counts in Florida after a courtroom suicide attempt. • Jimmy Kimmel Boycotted…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonTylenol debate, Spirit Airlines bankruptcy, Trump ends bike lane grants, U.S. backs Argentina
•Trump Administration Questions Tylenol Safety – Officials cite disputed studies linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to autism, while also…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonFTC sues Ticketmaster, Fed under pressure, Trump targets Lisa Cook, NVIDIA backs Intel
•FTC vs. Ticketmaster/Live Nation – The Federal Trade Commission and 11 states are suing over bots and ticket resales that hurt both fans and artists. •Trump…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonFed cuts rates, Trump in UK, Constitution Day, Democrats push U.S. shutdown
•Constitution Day – The U.S. Constitution turns 238. Erick reflects on its enduring significance, the strength of written law, and why America's founding…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonCharlie Kirk Assassin Charged, GOP Tariff Clash, Israel Moves on Gaza, Fed Rate Cut Looms
• Tyler Robinson charged – Charlie Kirk's assassin faces aggravated murder and six additional counts, with the DA seeking the death penalty. Shocking new…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonCharlie Kirk Assassin Confesses, TikTok Deal, Soybean Crisis & DC Crime Falls
•Charlie Kirk's assassin confesses – Tyler Robinson admitted the shooting in a Discord channel, while investigators probe whether others had prior knowledge…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonCharlie Kirk's Killer Arrested, Trump Sends Guard to Memphis, Economy Wobbles & Log Off
•Charlie Kirk's assassin arrested – 22-year-old Tyler Robinson turned in by his family, revealing radicalization from progressive online spaces. • National…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonAmerica at a Crossroads: Charlie Kirk, Media Bias & September 11th Reflections
On this solemn September 11th, Erick Erickson reflects on the state of our nation after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. From the disturbing gloating of…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonCharlie Kirk Shot, Markets Surge, NATO Holds Firm, Schumer Pushes Epstein Files
•Charlie Kirk Shot — The TPUSA founder was shot at Utah Valley University. His condition is unknown. The attack highlights escalating left-wing violence in…
4 Things To Know This AfternoonInflation Wipes Out Wages, Fake Electors Cleared, Israel Targets Gaza City, Cracker Barrel Retreats
•Census Bureau confirms inflation wiped out all wage growth for working Americans while elites making $250K+ came out ahead. The media dismissed Americans'…
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ICE Raids in Chicago, Stock Trading Ban, French Gov collapse, U.S. Lumber Slowdown
•Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago — ICE launches a large-scale enforcement surge, staging agents at Naval Station Great Lakes to detain illegal immigrants…
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Weak Jobs Report, Airline Rule Reversal, Venezuela Provokes U.S., Trump Eyes NYC Politics
• Weak Jobs Report – Only 22,000 jobs were added in August while U.S. manufacturing lost 75,000 positions. Tariffs are hitting hard, prices are climbing, and…
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DOJ Probes Fed Governor, McDonald's vs Tipping, ICE Base Fight, U.S. Strikes Cartel
•Federal Reserve Under Investigation – The Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud…
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Trump Moves Space Command, Afghanistan Quake, Russia-China Alliance, EPA Court Victory
•Space Command Relocation – President Trump orders U.S. Space Command HQ moved from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. The Air Force backed the move for…
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Ernst Retires, Trump Blocks Aid, Kraft Heinz Split, Europe Arms Ukraine
•Sen. Joni Ernst Retires: Iowa's Republican senator won't seek reelection in 2026, setting up a high-stakes battle for control of a key Senate seat. •Trump's…
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China's $300B Laundering, GDP Fragility, Fox vs YouTube TV, AJC Ends Print
•Chinese Money Laundering Networks: U.S. banks funneled over $300 billion tied to Chinese operations fueling fentanyl smuggling and Mexican cartels. Weak…
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China's Salt Typhoon Hack, India Tariffs, Greenland Fallout, DC Case & MN Tragedy
•China's Salt Typhoon Hack: A massive espionage campaign infiltrated telecom infrastructure across 80 countries, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile…
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Ukraine's Energy Wars, Gerrymandering, HHS & Gender Ideology, and AI Job Losses
•Energy War in Europe: Russia and Ukraine escalate attacks on pipelines and refineries as President Trump pivots U.S. strategy to support NATO allies supplying…
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Cash Bail Reform, Intel's Warning, Trump vs. California, and the Abrego Garcia Case
•The Abrego Garcia Case — Deported by mistake, returned, and now facing deportation again—this time to Uganda. His case exposes serious flaws in due process…
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Epstein Transcript Released, Intel Equity Push, Fed Rate Cut Signals, Trump's DC Crime Crackdown
Epstein transcript released, Intel equity fight, Fed rate cut signals, DC crime crackdown. Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know…
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Walmart Tariff Squeeze, Trump's DC Crime Patrol, James Dobson's Legacy, NY Fraud Fine Overturned
Walmart tariff squeeze, Trump goes on crime patrol, Dobson's legacy, and NY fraud fine overturned. Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need…
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Epstein Records Blocked, Vance & Hegseth Bait the Left, Media Trust Collapses, Army Expands Arsenal
Epstein files sealed, Vance & Hegseth shift crime debate, media trust plunges, Army expands arsenal Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need…
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Ceasefire Stalls, Trump's Tariffs, Socialism in Disguise, and Radioactive Shrimp
Hamas ceasefire stalls, Trump tariffs hit allies, Intel bailout sparks socialism debate, and radioactive shrimp. Erick Erickson breaks down the four major…
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Zelenskyy Meets Trump, Intel Bailout Plan, Dominion NewsMax Settlement, and Redistricting Wars
• Zelensky Meets Trump at the White House — Ukraine's president presses for security guarantees, and Trump pointedly refuses to rule out U.S. troops in a…
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DC Police Shift on ICE, Trump-Putin Alaska Summit, Florida's New Detention Center, and Tariff-Driven Price Hikes
DC shifts on ICE cooperation, Trump faces Putin in Alaska, Florida expands detention, tariffs fuel inflation. Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories…
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California's Map Gambit, Trump–Putin Red Lines, Amazon's Grocery Push, and Pot Policy Debate
California's new maps could flip the House, but trigger GOP redraws nationwide. Trump sets Ukraine red lines before facing Putin. Amazon rolls out same-day…
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Paxton vs. Beto, VA Staffing Crisis Deepens, Trump Pressures Goldman Sachs, Smithsonian Under Review
• Texas Politics: Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks jail time for Beto O'Rourke over a redistricting fundraising dispute, raising questions about using…
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Trump's D.C. Takeover, China Chip Deal, Epstein Secrets, Europe's Ukraine Push
• Trump's Federal Takeover of D.C. Police: President Trump invokes the Home Rule Act, placing D.C.'s Metropolitan Police under federal control for 30 days…
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Germany's Gaza Break, Letitia James Subpoenaed, Fannie/Freddie IPO Plans, UCLA Anti-Semitism Fight
•Germany Pauses Arms to Israel: Berlin halts certain weapons exports over alleged humanitarian concerns in Gaza, signaling cracks in allied support while EU…
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Manufacturing Fails, Gaza Gamble, Mace's Meltdown, and Africa's Forgotten Genocide
•Manufacturing Struggles Under Tariffs: Despite promises to revive American manufacturing, jobs are declining and output is slowing. Trump's tariffs have…
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Fort Stewart Shooting, Trump Threatens DC Takeover, Apple Invests Big, Tariff Fallout Begins
•Fort Stewart Shooting Shakes Georgia: Five soldiers were injured during a shooting at Fort Stewart Army base. The suspect, an Army sergeant, was taken into…
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Europe Arms Ukraine, Weather Service Backtracks, Texas Dems Flee, and BP Strikes Oil
•Europe's New Weapons Deal for Ukraine: NATO allies, including the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, have announced a $1 billion arms purchase from the…
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Factory Orders Fall, Texas Redistricting War, Gaza Pressure Mounts, and a BDS Funding Fight
• Factory Orders Plummet: U.S. factory orders dropped 4.8% in June—driven by a stunning 22% fall in transportation equipment. Is the American industrial base…
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Illegal Alien Scholarships, NC Senate Shakeup, Idaho Killer Sentenced, and a Housing Market Meltdown
• DOE Investigates Illegal Alien Scholarships: Five major universities are under federal investigation for allegedly prioritizing DACA recipients over American…
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Congress Melts Down Over Epstein Files, GM Loses $1B, and Trump's Surprise Trade Move
•Chaos in Congress: The House adjourns early for August recess as tensions explode over Epstein file disclosures. Democrats and Republicans clash, and…
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Hunter Biden's Ambien Bombshell, Democrats in Disarray, and Why Your Groceries Keep Getting Pricier
• Hunter Biden's Shocking Admission: Hunter reveals President Biden was regularly taking Ambien—raising serious concerns about his debate performance…
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Chevron Wins, Epstein Files Fight, Colbert Canceled, and Trump's Alcatraz Plan
• Chevron's $53B Power Move: The oil giant clears a major legal hurdle and moves forward with acquiring Hess Corp, gaining control of Ghana's lucrative oil…
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Drone Deals, China Tariffs, Foreign Election Pivot & Redistricting Battles
• Foreign Election Silence: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces a new directive limiting U.S. commentary on foreign elections unless vital to national…
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Trump vs. Powell, AI Ticket Prices, FEMA Lawsuit & the Epstein Divide
Trump vs. Powell: President Trump floats firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell over a controversial $2.5 billion renovation and interest rate decisions AI Sets Your…
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Tariffs, Inflation, Epstein Fallout & U.S. Military Might in the Pacific
•Inflation Report Released: June's annual inflation hits 2.7%, with core inflation at 2.9%. Tariffs are driving up prices on furniture, toys, and clothing. The…
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Trump's NATO Tariff Shift, Cuomo's Comeback, Senate Budget Chaos, and Air India Crash Update
•Ukraine Gets U.S. Weapons—Without the U.S. Bill President Trump announces a NATO-backed weapons deal sending advanced Patriot missiles to Ukraine with Europe…
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Trump's Spending Ultimatum, Tariff Inflation, Immigration Poll Surprise & Texas Flood Fallout
•Trump vs. Senate GOP: President Trump is threatening to withhold endorsements from any Republican senator who votes against his $9.4 billion Doge Cuts…
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FBI HQ Fight, Paxton Divorce Bombshell, Birthright Citizenship Blocked, Ukraine Peace Talks
• FBI Headquarters Battle – The Senate Appropriations Committee blocks Trump's move to relocate the FBI HQ to DC's Reagan Building. The plan to move to…
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DOJ Sues California, Tariff Deadline Looms, Brennan & Comey Investigated, Middle East Deal Talks
•DOJ vs. California The Trump administration sues California for violating Title IX by allowing biological males to compete in girls' sports, threatening…
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Trump's New Tariffs, AI Deepfakes, DOGE Regrets & CDC Ends Bird Flu Emergency
•AI Impersonation Scandal Someone used artificial intelligence to impersonate Sen. Marco Rubio, targeting high level officials with fake voice messages. •Trump…
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Trump Targets BRICS, NYC Immigration Showdown, Epstein Files Scrapped, Border Shooting in Texas
• Trump Slaps 10% Tariff on BRICS-Aligned Nations President Trump takes aim at the BRICS economic alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa +…
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Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," Musk PAC Feud, Fed Warning, and HHS Reorganization Blocked
• Senate Passes "Big Beautiful Bill" by 1 Vote A sweeping Trump-backed bill passes 51–50 with VP Vance breaking the tie. It includes permanent tax cuts…
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Trump Ends Syria Sanctions, Cracks Down on Harvard, Builds Alligator Alcatraz & Sues LA
•Trump Ends Sanctions on Syria President Trump announces an end to decade long sanctions, aiming to help Syria rebuild after Assad's fall. •"Alligator…
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SCOTUS Smackdown, Parental Power, Public School Shakeup & China Trade Truce
• Supreme Court Limits Judicial Power The Court rules against broad nationwide injunctions, curbing lower courts' power to block presidential actions—striking…
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Khamenei Hiding, Trump Would Win Big, Immigration Chaos, and a Win for U.S. Jobs
• Khamenei Breaks His Silence Iran's Supreme Leader resurfaces after days of mystery—but his absence reveals the regime's deep vulnerabilities amid rising…
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Death Threats, Mega Bill Moves, Shell + BP Oil Merger , and Tariff Trouble
• Tom Homan's Death Threats Trump's top immigration advisor reveals he lives apart from his wife due to threats over border enforcement. We examine the…
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Ceasefire Holds, Markets Rally, Tariffs Pinch Toys, ICE Nabs Iranian Nationals
•Israel–Iran Ceasefire Tested A 12-day shooting war pauses after Trump brokers a truce. Oil facilities stayed untouched, but everyone's watching to see if the…