Abbott Orders Arrest of AWOL Texas Dems, Gaza Security Cabinet Meets & Nancy Mace Enters Race (Ep 500)

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson Block 1 – Abbott’s Arrest Orders for AWOL Texas Democrats (11:00) Over 50 Democrats fled Texas to deny a quorum on a GOP-backed redistricting map. Speaker Dustin Burrows obtained civil arrest warrants; Gov. Abbott deployed DPS to retrieve legislators and threatened felony charges and removal from office. Analysis: Why quitting on your duties is a bigger threat to democracy than redrawing lines. (The Texas Tribune, People.com) Block 2 – Israel’s Security Cabinet to Debate Gaza Re-occupation (8:30) PM Netanyahu convenes his top ministers to decide if and how to occupy Gaza outright, amid stalled ceasefire talks and dire hostage conditions. Contrasting military advice vs. hard-liner demands from ministers like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. (www.ndtv.com, South China Morning Post) Block 3 – Trump Admin Fast-Tracks Nuclear Reactor on the Moon (12:00) Sean Duffy’s memo calls for a 100 kW lunar reactor by 2030—more than double NASA’s 2022 design—to support bases and pre-empt foreign “keep-out zones.” What this means for U.S. leadership in the second space race and future Mars missions. (Politico, New York Post) Block 4 – Drew McKissick on Nancy Mace’s Gubernatorial Bid (10:00) SC GOP Chairman breaks down Nancy Mace’s announcement at The Citadel, her campaign themes (“Hold the Line”), and impact on the crowded 2026 primary. Insights on conservative unity, coastal vs. upstate dynamics, and how Mace fits the Trump-era playbook.     Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.