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Second US aircraft carrier headed to Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

The United States is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, U.S. officials told news outlets Friday. The USS Gerald R. Ford — the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier — is being redirected from the Caribbean Sea to join the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group already stationed in the region. The move will position two U.S. carriers and their accompanying warships in the Middle East amid heightened geopolitical pressure. Officials say the redeployment is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to increase military presence near Iran as President Donald Trump weighs possible military options and pushes for a deal over Tehran’s nuclear program. The Gerald R. Ford’s fighters and escort ships had been operating in the Caribbean. Its new orders underscore a rapid shift in U.S. naval focus as diplomatic talks with Iran continue alongside warnings from Washington about the consequences of failed negotiations.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump admin from cutting $600M in health grants

A federal judge in Illinois has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from rescinding $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states — California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota — while a legal challenge moves forward. The states sued after the Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to pull the funding, which supports programs that track disease outbreaks and study health outcomes in LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color. U.S. District Judge Manish Shah granted a 14-day temporary restraining order Thursday, writing that the states showed they would “suffer irreparable harm” if the cuts took effect immediately, keeping the funds flowing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the meantime. Administration officials have said the changes reflect revised CDC priorities, but state leaders argue the reductions are politically motivated in retaliation for opposition to federal policies.

2 Dead In Shooting At South Carolina State University Residential Complex

Two people were killed and another was wounded Thursday night in a shooting at the Hugine Suites residential complex on the campus of South Carolina State University, authorities said. The university issued a campus lockdown around 9:15 p.m. after reports of gunfire, and the restriction remained in place for nearly eight hours before being lifted early Friday morning. University officials have not yet released the identities of those who died or provided details about the injured person’s condition, according to a statement. Classes were canceled Friday, and law enforcement officers, including the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), continued to patrol the campus and investigate the incident. The shooting comes a little more than four months after two separate shootings during homecoming celebrations in October near the same residential area, one of which killed a 19-year-old woman.

Portland Residents Sue After Tear Gas Enters Homes Near ICE Building

Residents of an affordable housing complex near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland say they’ve been forced to wear gas masks inside their own homes to protect themselves from tear gas and other chemical agents deployed by federal agents during protests, according to a lawsuit filed against the federal government. Tenants at the Gray’s Landing apartment complex — located just across the street from the ICE building — have taped windows, placed wet towels under doors and reported children sleeping in closets to avoid the effects of the chemicals, court filings show. They describe symptoms including difficulty breathing, coughing and headaches. The property manager and several residents are asking a federal judge to limit the use of tear gas and other chemical munitions by the Department of Homeland Security and ICE during protests outside the facility, arguing the tactics have violated their rights and made their homes unsafe. Federal authorities say such devices are deployed in response to violent or obstructive crowds, but the lawsuit contends the exposures have been frequent and indiscriminate, affecting vulnerable residents including seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. The case comes amid broader concern about federal crowd-control tactics in cities across the country.

Federal Prosecutors Move To Drop Charges In Minneapolis ICE Shooting Case

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have asked a judge to drop felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men accused of attacking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a January incident, court documents show. In a filing Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota said “newly discovered evidence” in the case against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis is “materially inconsistent with the allegations” outlined in the original complaint. Prosecutors are seeking dismissal with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be refiled. The charges stemmed from an altercation on Jan. 14 in north Minneapolis, where an ICE officer shot Sosa-Celis in the leg. Initial statements from the Department of Homeland Security said the men attacked the officer with a broom and snow shovel during a traffic stop. However, video and eyewitness accounts later contradicted the government’s version of events, prompting prosecutors to re-evaluate the case. The motion to dismiss comes amid intense scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota, where high-profile shootings of civilians by federal agents have drawn protests and legal challenges.

Trump visits Fort Bragg to honor Special Forces after Maduro capture

President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday to praise special forces members involved in the operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s former leader Nicolás Maduro, officials said. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, the president plans to meet with military families and troops at one of the largest U.S. military bases in the world. Trump previously spoke at Fort Bragg during an event last June marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, a visit that drew attention for his partisan remarks. Since Maduro’s ouster in an operation earlier this year, the administration has spotlighted its broader oversight goals for Venezuela’s oil industry and is expected to continue emphasizing foreign policy initiatives in the region.

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign after close ties to Epstein revealed

Kathy Ruemmler, the chief legal officer and general counsel of Goldman Sachs, is resigning after newly revealed emails showed she had a close and long-standing relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple news reports. The correspondence included messages in which Ruemmler described Epstein as an “older brother” and “Uncle Jeffrey,” and thanked him for expensive gifts — even though Epstein was a registered sex offender at the time. Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under President Barack Obama before joining Goldman in 2020, said the media attention around the revelations had become a distraction for the firm. She plans to step down from her role effective June 30, 2026, a Goldman Sachs spokesperson said. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon acknowledged Ruemmler’s contributions to the company and said he respected her decision. In statements before her resignation, Ruemmler expressed regret over the association, saying she “regrets ever knowing him.” The disclosures have sparked broader scrutiny of how powerful institutions and individuals engaged with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction, raising questions about ethics and oversight in corporate and legal circles.

Officials Vet Thousands Of Tips In Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Officials are poring over thousands of tips after the release of video showing a masked person on the porch of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home, authorities said Friday. More than 4,000 calls came into the Pima County Sheriff’s Office within 24 hours of the footage being made public, and investigators are working to sift out credible leads from the flood of information. While many tips may ultimately prove unhelpful, authorities say none can be dismissed prematurely. The FBI says it has collected over 13,000 tips since February 1, and local law enforcement reports at least 18,000 total tips related to Guthrie’s disappearance. Investigators have asked the public to keep coming forward with information that could help in locating the 84-year-old woman, who has not been seen since late January.

Arizona Sheriff Blocks FBI Access To Evidence In Nancy Guthrie Case

An Arizona sheriff is blocking FBI access to key evidence in the investigation into the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, hampering the agency’s ability to assist in the probe, a law enforcement source told Reuters. The FBI had asked Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos to turn over physical evidence — including a glove and DNA samples from Guthrie’s Tucson residence — for processing at the bureau’s national crime lab in Quantico, Virginia. Instead, the sheriff has insisted on sending the evidence to a private lab in Florida — effectively denying the FBI direct access, according to the official. That choice has slowed down federal involvement in the investigation, the source said. Sheriff Nanos’ office did not immediately comment on the matter. The sheriff’s department maintains it has recovered several items of evidence and submitted all viable material for analysis. Authorities believe Guthrie, last seen Jan. 31 in the Tucson area, was forcibly abducted due to her limited mobility and need for daily medication. FBI assistance in the case is contingent on a formal request from the county, which holds primary jurisdiction. The FBI has doubled the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s location or an arrest.

-VOTER ID EQUALS EMPOWERMENT NOT SUPPRESSION

In this conversation, Carl Jackson discusses the hypocrisy in political narratives, particularly focusing on the Republican Party's history and its civil rights legacy. He argues that voter ID laws are essential for empowerment rather than suppression, and he critiques the left's stance on these laws. The discussion also touches on the implications of illegal immigration on voting rights, the SAVE Act, and the ongoing debate surrounding transgender issues and mental health. Jackson emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in addressing these complex topics while advocating for legislative changes to protect voting rights. 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

DHS Shutdown Seems Certain As Funding Talks Between White House & Democrats Stall

A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are set to leave Washington for a 10-day break, while negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands for new restrictions have stalled. The White House and Democrats have traded offers in recent days. Democrats have said they want curbs on President Donald Trump’s broad campaign of immigration enforcement. They've demanded better identification for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies and more use of judicial warrants, among their requests.

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that backed climate policy

The Trump administration has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U-S regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump’s EPA rescinded a 2009 declaration that carbon dioxide and other gases endanger public health. The president hailed the move to roll back climate regulations. He argued that the Obama-era scientific finding “had no basis in fact.” However, the administration’s decision is expected to spur legal challenges.

Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Censure Of Dem Sen. Mark Kelly

A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for his role in a video message to U-S troops. Earlier this year, Defense Secretary Hegseth censured Senator Kelly, who is a former U-S Navy pilot, for telling members of the military to uphold the Constitution and resist unlawful orders. But a federal judge ruled that Pentagon officials violated Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights. U-S District Judge Richard Leon wrote that “our retired veterans deserve more respect from their Government, and our Constitution demands they receive it.”

FBI Increases Reward In Guthrie Case, Gives Description Of Suspect

The FBI said on Thursday it was increasing the reward for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie, to $100,000 from $50,000. The agency also released new visuals, including photos of a backpack the suspect could be seen wearing in video footage, and an updated description of the suspect. The suspect was described as a male, between 5' 9" and 5' 10" and was seen wearing a black, 25-liter backpack, the FBI said in a statement. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was first reported missing on February 1 in Arizona.

Journalists can't find dirt on Trump

Journalist Can't Find Dirt on Trump

No Protests When Obama Deported Illegals

Yet Another Transgender Shooter

Josh opens the show with the tragic news of another school shooting involving a transgender suspect, this time in Canada. He reflects on why these horrific events continue to happen and what can realistically be done to prevent future tragedies. He then turns to Capitol Hill, reacting to the fireworks surrounding Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent hearing and what the tense exchanges reveal about the current political climate. Josh also weighs in on why Democrats continue to focus on Jeffrey Epstein while, in his view, ignoring historically low crime trends. Later in the show, Josh breaks down common misconceptions surrounding the First Amendment, explaining why free speech is essential but not the only principle that should guide public discourse. He wraps up by discussing the Save America Act and argues that, once again, Democrats find themselves on the opposite side of an issue that a strong majority of Americans support.