SCOTUS Denies Trump’s Nat Guard Move plus Beagles on Drugs & Bug Buffets, the Festivus Report

Supreme Court Decision on National Guard Deployment A recent Supreme Court ruling (6–3 decision) denying Trump’s request to federalize Illinois National Guard troops to assist ICE agents in Chicago. The legal reasoning: lack of statutory authority for the President to use military forces to enforce laws in Illinois. Dissenting opinions by Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch, emphasizing concerns about protecting federal officers. Criticism of Sanctuary Cities Strongly argue against sanctuary city policies, labeling them as harmful to American citizens. Trump’s intent to deploy the National Guard is a measure to protect lives, even in liberal areas. Government Waste and Rand Paul’s Festivus Report Highlights Senator Rand Paul’s annual report exposing wasteful federal spending, totaling over $1.6 trillion (including interest on debt). Examples include: $40 million for COVID-19 vaccine promotion after the pandemic ended. $1.5 million for promoting U.S. media overseas. $13.8 million for beagle experiments. $14 million for monkey video game experiments. $1 million for ferret binge-drinking studies. $7.5 billion for EV infrastructure with only 68 charging stations built. $22.6 billion on migrant benefits. Critiques gain-of-function research and animal testing funded by NIH and other agencies. Economic Performance and Trump’s Policies Celebrates strong GDP growth (4.3% in Q3 2025) and improved consumer spending. Tariffs, tax policies, and technology-driven productivity are getting stronger There is steep contrast in Trump’s approach with Biden-era inflation and spending. Inflation is trending downward (PCE index at ~2.8%), there is growth without runaway inflation. Compares current economic conditions to Reagan-era growth and late-1990s tech boom. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.