Why Olympic champ gave President Trump a medal
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Friday, April 17, 2026
Lara sits down with three-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries for an inspiring conversation about balancing elite competition and motherhood. Kaillie shares her message to women and mothers to pursue their goals without limitation, pushing back on the idea that having children should hold anyone back from achieving greatness.
She also explains the personal and symbolic reasons behind her decision to give President Trump her Ikkos medallion, detailing what the honor represents and why she felt compelled to pass it along.
Later, Lara is joined by former Texas Congressman Jeb Hensarling. They break down a proposed Department of Labor regulation that could expand retirement investment options for millions of Americans. Jeb explains how the changes could impact everyday investors, increase flexibility, and reshape long-term retirement planning strategies.
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