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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

Immigration, Inflation, SAVE Act, OpenAI's Trump Deal

from 4 Things To Know This Afternoon · host Erick-Woods Erickson

1. Immigration Fight After the Supreme Court The debate over birthright citizenship is far from over. I break down what the justices actually ruled and why much of the online outrage ignores what the Court really said. 2. Inflation Beats Wage Growth Hiring is slowing, inflation is outpacing wages, and Americans are beginning to blame the Trump administration for the economy. I explain why tariffs remain at the center of the debate. 3. House Republicans Stall Congress Over the SAVE Act A small group of Republicans is blocking House business to force action on the SAVE Act. I explain why the strategy is mostly symbolic and what it means for defense spending. 4. OpenAI's Proposed Deal With Washington OpenAI reportedly wants to give the Trump administration a stake in the company. I explain why I believe government ownership in private companies creates serious conflicts of interest.  

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