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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note released Friday indicated Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped. Both notes initially went to a Tucson television station days after the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home outside Tucson on Feb. 1. Authorities have not said whether Nancy Guthrie is still alive. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said “we believe these distinctive linguistic characteristics may be recognizable to someone who knows or has interacted with the notes’ writer.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to live after ejecting from the jet before it crashed in California. The jet went down Friday in a field near the Miramar air base in San Diego. An update from the Marines says he was taken to a local medical facility in stable condition. A single F-35B fighter jet costs about $109 million. Aerial video showed a plume of black smoke rising from a field. The F-35B is one of several versions of the advanced stealth fighter jet and has an engine designed for short takeoffs and vertical landings.

In a surprising and alarming event, on July 30th, 60,000 Arab Moroccan Muslims swarmed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, dramatically altering its demographic landscape. This border invasion raises significant geopolitical concerns, particularly as Spain, under the leadership of leftist President Pedro Sanchez, has been advocating for open borders and recently announced plans for amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants within its borders. The incident has prompted reactions from other European leaders, such as Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, who is considering withdrawing from the Schengen Agreement's reciprocity with Spain. This event underscores the potential consequences of leftist governance and open-border policies, highlighting the risks of outsourcing national sovereignty to transnational entities. The situation in Ceuta serves as a stark warning for the United States, illustrating what could unfold if similar policies are adopted here. It emphasizes the urgent need to consider the implications of open borders and the importance of maintaining national sovereignty.

Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, Megyn Kelly, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Caitlin Collins, CNN, Rosie O’Donnell, John Fetterman — and the hypocrisy that gets more ridiculous by the day. In this episode, I look at Candace Owens’ latest attempt to prove Tyler Robinson did not murder Charlie Kirk — and why her so-called “explosive” evidence may be the most absurd conspiracy turn yet. There is nothing funny about what she has done to Erika Kirk and the people grieving Charlie’s murder, but this latest theory is so detached from reality it has entered full La La Land. I also explain why Megyn Kelly’s latest attack on President Trump is another example of her selective trust in the mainstream media, why her arguments on Iran keep falling apart, and why the newly released Biden recordings should make every American furious about the cover-up of his cognitive decline. And finally, Caitlin Collins criticizes the new media voices in the White House press room after years of CNN running cover for Biden, Rosie O’Donnell’s Trump derangement reaches new levels, and John Fetterman delivers the kind of response that needs absolutely no improvement. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Candace Owens’ Latest Charlie Kirk Conspiracy 02:10 The “Explosive” Evidence That Proved Nothing 04:45 Megyn Kelly’s Trump Derangement Tour Continues 07:45 The Biden Recordings Are Terrifying 08:45 Caitlin Collins And CNN’s Press Room Hypocrisy 10:50 Rosie O’Donnell’s Trump Obsession 12:05 John Fetterman Fires Back 13:00 Final Thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Erin Molan Show. 🔥 Don’t miss a single moment. Subscribe now and join the fight for truth and clarity! 📺 Watch full episodes: / @erin_molan 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z7zQbC 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZZqrbN

Josh opens the show by discussing the disturbing scenes unfolding in Spain as tens of thousands of illegal migrants, many of them Muslims, continue entering the country. Josh explains why he believes Europe's immigration crisis serves as a warning for the United States and argues that many Democrats would pursue similar policies if given the chance. He also highlights how President Trump secured the southern border and why voters shouldn't forget the contrast in border policies. Next, E.J. Antoni, Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, joins Josh to break down the latest on tariffs and what they mean for your wallet. The two also discuss the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, what the latest economic data says about the health of the U.S. economy, and what Americans should expect in the months ahead. Josh also discusses the confirmation process for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, explaining where things stand in the Senate and why confirming Blanche is important for the Trump administration's agenda. Finally, Frank Gaffney, President, Institute for the American Future joins Josh to discuss the latest developments involving Iran. The two examine the continued challenges posed by the Iranian regime, growing concerns over its actions, and what the next steps should be for the United States as tensions continue to escalate.

Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, socialism, communism, the Democratic Party, Berlin, the mainstream media, Donald Trump — and the many people still pretending the obvious is not happening. In this episode, I explain why Megyn Kelly’s latest attack on Ben Shapiro is built on a straw man argument, why criticism is not the same as cancellation, and why so many people are rejecting this new version of her without needing a conspiracy theory to explain it. I also look at the Democrats’ growing problem with open socialism and communism, why the party’s silence tells you everything, and why history keeps proving that these ideologies always end in misery, poverty and destruction. And finally, Tucker Carlson returns with another moment that feels more like parody than serious commentary, the mainstream media somehow finds a way to blame the “extreme right” after an alleged ISIS-linked attack on LGBTQ protesters in Berlin, and I share why I think President Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech missed the mark — even if he’ll be back with something better in about three seconds. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Megyn Kelly’s Straw Man Attack On Ben Shapiro 02:25 The Democrats’ Socialism Problem 04:30 Tucker Carlson Is Back… Apparently 05:50 Berlin, ISIS And The Media’s Favorite Excuse 07:30 Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech 08:45 Final Thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Erin Molan Show. 🔥 Don’t miss a single moment. Subscribe now and join the fight for truth and clarity! 📺 Watch full episodes: / @erin_molan 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z7zQbC 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZZqrbN

Gays for Gaza, Berlin, ISIS, Iran, Israel, Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump, New York antisemitism — and the alternate universe where people keep defending the very ideologies that would destroy them. In this episode, I explain why the “enemy of my enemy is my friend” mentality has become one of the most dangerous delusions in modern politics, why some activists continue to run cover for Islamic extremism even when its hatred for them is openly stated, and why the aftermath of the Berlin terror attack should have been a wake-up call. I also look at the growing pattern of blaming Israel and Netanyahu for violence against Jews, why dismissing Iranian threats against President Trump as “Israeli warmongering” is absurd, and how hatred of Trump, conservatives and Israel has pushed some people into defending enemies who would not spare them for a second. And finally, why none of this is inevitable — and why those who still believe in decency, freedom and Western values must speak up, raise strong children, and fight for the future before it is handed over to the loudest and most dangerous voices. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Are We Living In An Alternate Universe? 02:15 The Dangerous Delusion Behind “Gays For Gaza” 03:40 Berlin Should Have Been A Wake-Up Call 05:30 When Defending Extremism Becomes Dangerous 07:10 Iran Would Not Spare Its Western Defenders 08:25 The New York Synagogue Attack And The Blame Game 09:25 Another Iranian Plot Against President Trump 10:45 The Enemy Of Your Enemy Is Not Your Friend 12:00 The Future We Deserve Is The One We Fight For 13:20 Final Thoughts

Mohamad Faridi once served inside Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — the IRGC. What he tells Erin Molan about the ideology, the training and the way recruits are taught to think about death left her stunned. This is not a conversation about military hardware or geopolitics from a distance. It is a first-hand account from someone who grew up inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, entered the Revolutionary Guard system and eventually walked away from the worldview he had been taught. Faridi explains what becoming an IRGC soldier meant to him at the time, what happened during his training, and why he believes the West still fundamentally misunderstands the mentality of the enemy it is dealing with. Then the conversation takes an unexpected turn — into faith, Islam, Christianity and the decision that changed Faridi’s life entirely. There is one story from his IRGC training in particular that Erin says gave her chills. Watch the full conversation. CHAPTERS 00:00 Erin: “My mind has been blown” 01:05 Meet Mohamad Faridi 02:30 Growing up in revolutionary Iran 04:10 The question he was taught NOT to ask 06:15 How he ended up in the IRGC 08:15 Training for something bigger than war 09:40 What they did to prepare soldiers for death 11:20 Why the West struggles to understand the IRGC 13:20 How Faridi escaped his old worldview 15:00 Why he left Islam 16:35 Faridi’s warning to the West 19:00 Is it already too late? 20:15 The unexpected reason he still has hope

ACLJ Exposes New California Election Scandal

The video discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in shaping public messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic and questions whether his handling of uncertain information weakened trust in experts and institutions. It cites examples such as the debate over the virus’s origins and the Hunter Biden laptop story to argue that officials and media were overly certain before all the facts were known. Concluding that these actions contributed to a broader decline in public trust and institutional credibility.

New York City's Mayor has a lot of rich people in Manhattan upset. Democrat Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has some of New York City's wealthiest residents very upset over a planned Pied-a-terre tax on their apartments. The Mayor releasing the names of people whose townhomes are worth north of $5 million dollars and whose condo's are worth more than $1 million. When Mamdani campaigned for office he promised to "tax the rich."

Mark Davis Host the Scott Jennings Show!

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to provide support for operations in the Middle East arrived Friday at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria, drawing a complaint from Iran as Bulgarian residents have also been protesting the deployment. The Trump administration has faced pushback from some European allies over the use of air bases in support of its war with Iran. But lawmakers in Bulgaria — a member of NATO and the European Union — voted earlier in July to allow the deployment of up to eight U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft, as well as 250 personnel with personal weapons and ammunition and airfield equipment, at Bezmer Air Base. Under a 2006 U.S.-Bulgaria defense agreement, the Bezmer facility, about 260 kilometers (160 miles) southeast of the capital, Sofia, is a joint-use facility. Any new use of the base requires parliamentary approval. The deployment, requested by the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria, is authorized until Oct. 1, 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in a Truth Social post for allowing the deployment “despite Iran’s threats.” On Thursday, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova assured her Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, that the deployment “in no way means a change in Bulgaria’s approach toward Iran." The two countries are important trade partners. A Bulgarian Foreign Ministry statement quoted Petrova as saying “it was out of the question" that any direct military actions linked to the conflict in the Middle East would be carried out from Bulgarian territory. The statement did not indicate what Araghchi said. But the Bulgarian state news agency, BTA, said Araghchi protested to Petrova over Bulgaria’s support for U.S. military operations against Iran during a telephone conversation initiated by the Bulgarian side. The report cited a report from Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. Residents of the village of Bezmer and nearby settlements, including the regional capital Yambol, have staged peaceful protests in recent days against the deployment of the U.S. aircraft. Government officials visited the region to address people’s fears, assuring them that the deployment is solely for logistical missions involving in-flight refueling outside Bulgarian airspace.

CAMP DAVID, Maryland, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump at Camp David told reporters that he does not think Iran is behind a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems, despite U.S. officials reportedly suspecting otherwise. "We heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack, and they blame it on Iran. I don't think so," Trump said during a cabinet meeting. "I think I blame it on Minnesota because they're grossly incompetent," Trump said, calling out Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat. Trump's claim is at odds with a memo cited by Wired on Thursday which said that the Minnesota Fusion Center, a state-level intelligence-sharing entity, found that the hacks were “aligned” with an allegedly Iran-linked cybersabotage campaign. The New York Times, which cited unnamed U.S. and state officials, said Thursday that investigators believed the hacks were probably the work of Tehran.

President Donald Trump has used his Cabinet meeting at the Camp David retreat in Maryland to discuss his usual talking points about the economy, the border, Iran and immigration. Trump referred Friday to the recent surge of migrants into a tiny territory of Spain and said the same thing is going to happen to the U.S. if Republicans don’t get elected in the midterms. Trump began Friday's meeting by saying, “It’s Camp David, and this room is a very, very special room.” The White House spent the morning highlighting that the meeting was the first televised Cabinet meeting at the storied presidential retreat, which was established in 1942 during Franklin Roosevelt's presidency. While addressing illegal immigration concerns, Trump mentioned the recent migrant invasion in Spain, saying: "That SAME THING is gonna happen to us if Republicans don't get elected except WORSE."

Jasmine Crockett is Back with Another Zinger

The video discusses growing support among Democratic primary voters for more progressive candidates, including openness to a socialist presidential candidate by 2028. It highlights recent primary victories by left-leaning candidates as evidence of this shift. The speaker argues that this trend could create challenges for the Democratic Party, especially since many voters nationwide remain skeptical of socialist candidates.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps says an F-35B jet crashed near a Southern California air base, and the pilot has been taken to a medical facility. The jet went down Friday afternoon near the Miramar Air Base in San Diego. A statement from the U.S. Marines called the incident a “Class A mishap.” That's the most severe mishap category and one that is used when the damage totals more than $2 million, the destruction of a military aircraft, or service member death. The statement did not include any details about the condition of the pilot, other than to say they ejected, were recovered and were being taken to a medical facility. Aerial video from a news helicopter showed a plume of black smoke rising from the wreckage in a dirt field, with multiple military and firefighting vehicles and people standing nearby. What appeared to be white flame retardant material covered the ground, and at least one person was spraying the wreckage with a fire hose. Candace Hadley, a spokesperson for San Diego Fire, said firefighters were on scene to respond to a vegetation fire that sparked near the crash site. She referred additional questions to Miramar. The F-35B is one of several versions of the advanced stealth fighter jet that is flown by the Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. The “B” version has an engine that is designed for short takeoffs and is capable of vertical landings.

After refusing to take a sobriety test, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports lead analyst Tony Romo was arrested on an OWI charge in Wisconsin . As a result, CBS has placed him on leave "until further notice," with JJ Watt stepping in alongside Jim Nantz . Could this setback put his $180 million contract in jeopardy? ------ M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. ----- Like & Subscribe to M and M Extra Live 📺 / @mandmextra 🕛 Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live 📡 salemnewschannel.com/watch-live 🕘 Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show 🎧 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive 🕛 Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT