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President Trump intends to sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without paychecks. After nearly 7 weeks of a partial government shutdown, the president said DHS workers and their families “have suffered far too long” and he’s going to bypass Congress, even as GOP leaders are working on a plan to fund the department. The president made a similar move last week to resume pay for TSA employees. His latest intervention is expected to apply to other non-law enforcement employees within Homeland Security, including FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard and support staff.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post, a White House official said on Thursday, following mounting frustration with her performance, including her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump had also reportedly grown frustrated that Bondi was not moving quickly enough to prosecute critics and adversaries who he wanted to face criminal charges. In a social media post, Trump praised Bondi as a "Great American Patriot and a loyal friend" and said she will move to a job in the private sector. Trump said Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, will lead the Justice Department in the interim. During her tenure as the top U.S. law enforcement official, Bondi was a combative champion of Trump’s agenda and dismantled the Justice Department’s longstanding tradition of independence from the White House in its investigations. But it was repeated criticism over the Epstein files, including from Trump allies and some Republican lawmakers, that came to dominate her tenure. Bondi was accused of covering up or mismanaging the release of records on the DOJ’s sex trafficking investigations into Epstein, a financier who cultivated ties with an array of wealthy and powerful figures. The issue created political headaches for Trump and drew renewed scrutiny of his past friendship with Epstein, which he has said ended decades ago. Her ouster could lead to a shake-up in strategy at the Justice Department and potentially a renewed push to deploy the U.S. legal system against Trump’s targets. Bondi is the second senior Trump official to be ousted recently. Trump removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on March 5 following criticism of her management of the agency and Trump’s immigration agenda. Bondi, a former Republican state attorney general in Florida, said she worked on restoring the Justice Department’s focus on violent crime and rebuilding trust with Trump’s supporters after federal prosecutors twice criminally charged Trump during his years out of power. Bondi also faced criticism over the removal of dozens of career prosecutors who worked on investigations disfavored by Trump, with critics accusing her of abandoning the DOJ’s traditional focus on even-handed justice. Bondi defended the rollout of the Epstein files, saying the Trump administration had been more transparent on the issue than previous presidents and that DOJ lawyers worked on a compressed timeline to review reams of material. During a combative hearing before a House of Representatives panel in January, Bondi responded to criticism with political attacks directed at lawmakers. She refused to apologize or look at Epstein victims and their relatives who attended the proceedings. Bondi early last year played into fevered speculation about the Epstein files, saying a client list was on her desk for review. But after an initial release included material that had largely already been public, the DOJ and FBI declared in July that the case was closed and that no further disclosures were warranted. The move prompted an eruption of criticism and eventually a bipartisan law passed in November requiring the Justice Department to release nearly all of its files. The release of roughly 3 million pages of records still did not quell the controversy, as lawmakers criticized redactions in the files and the disclosure of the identities of some Epstein victims. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Bondi and she was set to testify on April 14.

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Carl Jackson is joined by Zach Smith, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, to discuss the latest developments in the Supreme Court. They dive into the recent decision in Childs v. Salazar, where the court ruled in favor of a therapist who was sued for providing conversion therapy. They also discuss the upcoming case, Louisiana v. KLA, which deals with election integrity and the Voting Rights Act. Additionally, they touch on the President's authority to fire executive branch officials and the implications of the birthright citizenship case. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Visit our Store https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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Texas Rep. Chip Roy, candidate for Texas Attorney General, joined Mike for a powerful interview defending the House’s principled stand on funding the Department of Homeland Security while making crystal clear that House and Senate Republicans are united in fighting for President Trump’s America First agenda.

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While others chase the spotlight, the former Senator and current Secretary of State brings proven foreign-policy steel and the willingness to put America First without apology.

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Operation Epic Fury: TRUMP Address To The Nation

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With Steve Moore, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, former economist at the Trump White House, author of the daily “Hotline” newsletter from the Committee to Unleash Prosperity | Co-author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again (released September 24, 2024) ||| @StephenMoore

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With Chris Burnett, Retired USMC, Candidate for U.S. Congress (MD-6).

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Faith & Freedom 250 - Episode 17: George Washington’s Warning: Morality & Religion Are Essential Courtesy of The Herzog Foundation.

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Birthright Citizenship In SCOTUS

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On today’s show, Josh takes a deep dive into the historical roots of Left-wing political violence. He explains how these movements stretch back to the late 1700s and highlights some of the violent episodes that shaped their legacy. Josh is also joined by Jamie Glazov, author of the new book United in Hate. Together, they discuss why elements of the modern Left often gravitate toward authoritarian ideas and how that tension intersects with debates over human rights and democracy.

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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook Northern California early Thursday morning, awakening residents across a 100-mile area, including San Francisco. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake was centered near Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains at around 1:40 a.m. Residents as far north as Petaluma also reported feeling the tremor. There are no immediate reports of serious damage, and authorities say the region is assessing the impact. This follows a series of smaller quakes in the San Francisco Bay Area earlier this year, the largest of which was a magnitude 4.2 in February.

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The Senate is expected to move quickly Thursday to pass a measure funding most of the Department of Homeland Security, as lawmakers work to end the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a two-step plan Wednesday aimed at fully funding DHS. While the measure has support from President Donald Trump, it remains unclear how soon the House will act, and some Republican lawmakers are expected to oppose parts of the proposal. Under the plan, the Senate would fund most DHS operations immediately, while Republicans plan to address U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol funding separately in later legislation. Lawmakers say the two-step approach is designed to restore funding quickly while navigating internal party disagreements. The shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, has left thousands of DHS employees working without pay, contributing to delays and disruptions in services, including airport security.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a policy that required his office to personally approve Department of Homeland Security spending over $100,000. The rule, implemented by former Secretary Kristi Noem, faced criticism for slowing disaster response efforts, particularly at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Critics said it created unnecessary delays in delivering relief to communities affected by hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies. Mullin, who was sworn in last week, said the change will help speed up funding and improve response times for states and local agencies. “We want to make sure relief gets to the people who need it as quickly and efficiently as possible,” Mullin said in a statement. The move represents Mullin’s first major policy adjustment since taking office and is seen as a step toward reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks that had hampered disaster recovery operations.

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A state investigation has found that the deaths of three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in a 2025 grenade explosion involved serious and willful safety violations. Officials said the department failed to provide proper training and left explosives unattended, contributing to one of the department’s deadliest single-incident losses. The July 2025 explosion at a training facility killed detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn, members of the arson and explosives team. The deputies had recovered two grenades the previous day, believing them to be inert. One detonated at the training site, while the second remains missing. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued eight citations totaling about $350,000 in fines in January. The sheriff’s department is appealing the fines, citing limited access to federal training materials and ongoing investigations. The department has said it is cooperating with state authorities while updating its training protocols and equipment to prevent future tragedies.

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President Donald Trump is once again threatening to pull the United States out of NATO, describing the alliance as a “paper tiger.” His comments come amid ongoing debates over U.S. defense commitments and the role of NATO in global security. White House correspondent Greg Clugston reports that Trump’s remarks signal a continuation of his critical stance toward the alliance, which has long been a cornerstone of American foreign policy. The president did not provide a clear timeline for any potential withdrawal but emphasized that he believes NATO member countries are not contributing enough to the collective defense. Trump’s threat raises questions about how allies in Europe might respond and whether the United States would face diplomatic or strategic repercussions. Analysts say such statements could heighten uncertainty about Washington’s long-term commitments to the alliance, though past administrations have stressed that the U.S. remains a key NATO partner.

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How is the War Perceived in the Tar Heel State

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Washington's "core strategic objectives" in the Iran war were nearing completion. "I'm pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump said in a primetime address. Trump said on Wednesday Washington will strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and hit the country into the "Stone Ages." "We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong," Trump said in a nationally televised address.

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Explaining the funding deal POTUS mediated between the House & Senate GOP

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President Trump's Full Address to the nation on "Operation Epic Fury".

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