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The United States has expanded its military campaign against Iran, launching new strikes on bridges and a key Iranian port as fighting intensifies across the Middle East. The latest attacks included strikes that collapsed a tower at the port, as President Donald Trump pressures Tehran to loosen its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments. Iran responded with new missile attacks targeting U.S.-allied nations in the region, including Qatar. The renewed fighting follows the collapse of an interim ceasefire reached last month, raising concerns that the conflict could once again escalate into a broader regional war.

In a world where facts are often distorted and truth is hard to come by, one thing is clear: the numbers don't lie. This episode of the Carl Jackson Show delves into the fascinating topic of crime rates and how they're affected by immigration policies. Join Carl as he discusses the latest statistics with John Lot, a renowned expert on crime and immigration. The conversation centers around the idea that Trump's immigration enforcement has led to a significant decrease in violent crime. John shares his insights on how the numbers don't add up when it comes to the FBI's crime statistics, and how some conservatives are misinterpreting the data. He explains that the FBI's measures of violent crime are not always accurate, and that the numbers can be misleading due to various factors such as underreporting and changes in policing policies. John also touches on the importance of photo IDs in voting and how it's a common sense solution that's implemented in many countries around the world. He shares examples from Europe and Latin America where requiring photo IDs has led to increased voter turnout and reduced crime. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of crime and immigration. Tune in to this episode to hear John's expert analysis and Carl's thought-provoking questions. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the intersection of crime, immigration, and politics. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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Does JD Vance Know What He's Doing?

Josh opens the show by discussing the strong week Secretary of State Marco Rubio is having, including his latest efforts to confront left-wing activists accused of promoting communist ideology and his focus on the growing threat of terrorism here at home. Josh then turns to the latest developments surrounding Iran, explaining why he believes the Trump administration must clearly define its long-term objectives in the region. He also discusses why he believes any memorandum of understanding or ceasefire with Iran is effectively dead. Will Chamberlain joins the show to discuss Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing to become the next Attorney General of the United States. They break down Blanche's performance, his path to confirmation, and the latest developments surrounding Iran and what they could mean for U.S. foreign policy moving forward. Finally, Josh breaks down Vice President JD Vance's recent comments about Israeli influence in the United States and what they reveal about the broader debate over America's role in the Middle East and the ongoing situation with Iran.

A primetime address highlighting vote fraud and election integrity concerns is drawing intense pushback, including demands that major broadcast networks refuse to carry it.

In a Senate confirmation hearing, Democrat Jon Ossoff repeatedly tried to corner Trump DNI nominee Jay Clayton by demanding he say who won the 2020 election, but Clayton refused to take the bait and called the exchange political theater.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins Hugh to talk about the new Teddy Roosevelt library and more.