Changing the fuel economy standards are not overnight going to cause the cost of these new vehicles to drop significantly. But what they will do is give the automakers flexibility to design, build and sell different lines and models of vehicles that Americans are going to want to buy. And so if you if you meet the demand and allow people to buy more vehicles at affordable levels, then you start to see that range of choices come into the market.
Steven Bradbury, Dept. Sec. of Transportation
Deputy Secretary of Transportation Steven Bradbury joins Tug and Los to discuss the details of how the new “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” Initiative will make American streets and highways safer and how deregulating the automotive industry is reducing the price of new vehicles.
In this two-part series, I’m unpacking all the political factions I’ve encountered in both parties — Democrat and Republican.
From the explosive rise of MAGA, now the new America First, America Only faction, to the recent split between Trump and MTG, I’ll break down how these groups formed, what they stand for, and why knowing your voter blocks is more important than ever — especially as we gear up for the new year.
So, cozy up, grab your favorite holiday snack, and tune in — because understanding who you’re talking to is the best gift we can give ourselves this season!
You want to yank my chain, get me sputtering mad? A headline like this will do it! The headline says, “As seniors flock to Florida, will there be enough Social Security money?”
Enough? There is no social security money!
Neal Boortz
Boortz reacts to misleading headlines about Social Security. The media acts like it’s the Republicans’ fault, but they ignore the real history of how Democrats replaced the trust fund with IOUs. Boortz explains it all for you.
We’re coming into Thanksgiving week and I was really kind of odd for me thinking about some of the things that I’m really thankful for.
Neal Boortz
Boortz is sick of politics and anything mentioning the Epstein files, so instead, he tells some stories about the things he’s grateful for as we head into Thanksgiving week.
Elected Democrats just released a video encouraging members of the military to commit treason. Defy orders from the Commander-in-Chief, Donald Trump, and the head of the War Department, Pete Hegseth.
Kim Peterson
Democrat leaders urge the military and intel community to defy the commander-in-chief, igniting outrage, charges of blatant insurrection, and a fired-up reaction from Kimmer and Pete. SEE THE VIDEO HERE.
FILE – This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)
Kimmer and Pete discuss Trump addressing questions about releasing Epstein-related files, dismissing the controversy as political deflection and emphasizing Republican successes while Congress prepares to vote on disclosure legislation.
Donald Trump says Republicans go ahead, release the Epstein files. They’re going to be voting on that tomorrow. Donald Trump says we have nothing to hide. Time to move on from this Democrat hoax.
Zohran is here, and he’s got a “bold” plan! Let’s dive into his take on socialism and see if it’s truly revolutionary or just a rehash of history’s greatest hits.
This whole movement is being driven by people who feel as though they are either left behind or that they’re not having the same experiences as others. And to be clear, what am I saying? I’m saying that I believe that these people are just envious of the lives of others, or either they don’t understand what it takes to achieve the life that they envy. A lot of them are jealous that there are some people that may have what they think is a life that they don’t deserve.
The government shutdown is ending and life is returning to normal….for now. Ben reviews the passing of the clean Continuing Resolution, its effects it has had on the economy, the political angles that Democrats were employing to justify the shutdown, and the upcoming budget vote after the Continuing Resolution expires in February.
Unfortunately, the Republicans also had a messy first year in control of Congress. Ben breaks it down and reveals where the Republicans need to improve if they are to remain in control of the House and Senate and why it’s so important that they do!
Finally, with the upcoming budget votes, Republicans are looking to make necessary changes to Obamacare or develop its replacement. Ben thinks that may be a breaking point for legislation that will be very hurtful, but it will also probably be the right thing. Find out why!
I think the Republicans, I say it all the time, I think they spend too much money. I think that they have a lot of great ideas at the executive branch. I think Donald Trump has suffered some losses in popularity, mostly due to Congress’ inability to do anything, but that is what it is. I’m a big fan of his foreign policy. I’m a big fan of the pressure campaign on Venezuela and the drug boats. I’m a big fan of getting the NATO countries to commit to 5% GDP into defense spending. We’ve done that for a long time. It’s worked out well for us. But I do have a lot of concerns, especially coming out of election season.
President Donald Trump signs the funding bill to reopen the government, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Washington, D.C. – November 13, 2025 – In a dramatic Oval Office ceremony last night, President Donald Trump signed the funding bill into law, officially reopening the U.S. federal government and bringing to a close the longest shutdown in American history after 43 days.
The measure, which passed the House of Representatives earlier that evening in a razor-thin 222-209 vote, provides full-year funding for select agencies while extending operations for others through January 30, 2026. Six Democrats crossed the aisle to join Republicans in support, including Representatives Adam Gray (D-CA), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Jared Golden (D-ME), while two Republicans voted against it. The Senate had approved the package earlier, paving the way for Trump’s swift action. Flanked by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Minority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and a cadre of GOP lawmakers and business leaders, Trump wasted no time in putting pen to paper. “The Democrats tried to extort our country,” he declared before signing, crediting Republican resolve for averting what he called a “senseless” crisis forced by congressional Democrats.
The shutdown, which began in late September over disputes on spending levels and policy riders, paralyzed vast swaths of government operations. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers went without paychecks, national parks closed to visitors, air travel snarled with delays and cancellations, and programs like SNAP faced funding shortfalls—prompting widespread economic ripple effects estimated in the billions.
With the bill’s passage, furloughed employees are slated to return to work as early as Thursday, and backpay provisions ensure retroactive compensation. The legislation also reverses certain Trump-era layoffs and bolsters protections against future disruptions.
However, it sidesteps broader Democratic demands, such as addressing rising health care costs or extending certain tax credits, setting the stage for potential January showdowns.
Trump hailed the resolution as a victory for fiscal discipline, noting it blocked a “massive omnibus spending bill” and locked in flat funding levels.
