Secret Service Cuts, JFK Files, Astronaut Rescues, & More: This Week in Politics

Trump secures a 30-day limited ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia while the NATO Secretary General announces Ukraine will never join NATO, fulfilling one of Putin's key demands for ending the war. • Russia agrees to stop targeting Ukrainian infrastructure for 30 days as a first step• Trump's direct phone call with Putin lasted between 90 minutes and two hours• NATO Secretary General's statement about Ukraine never joining NATO removes a major obstacle• Some NATO nations including France considering putting troops into Ukraine despite the risks• Common sense leadership focusing on peace is emerging across Europe• Israel resumes military operations after Hamas violated ceasefire conditions• Israel targeted the Hamas political leader in Gaza with precise airstrikes• Ceasefire conditions regarding prisoner returns weren't honored by Hamas• Hamas used the ceasefire period to regroup, rearm and repair infrastructure• The centuries-old conflict makes lasting peace extremely challenging• Gavin Newsom launching podcast featuring conservative voices like Charlie Kirk• Newsom making strategic moves toward a likely 2028 presidential run• California's failures under Newsom include homelessness crisis, education decline, and budget deficits• Despite high gas taxes, California ranks 47th in road quality• Prediction: Newsom-Whitmer ticket for Democrats in 2028• Biden family members lose Secret Service protection under Trump administration• Hunter Biden had 18 agents assigned to his detail despite no credible threats• JFK assassination files reveal possible CIA connections and a surprising letter from JFK Jr.• American astronauts rescued by SpaceX after being stranded in space for nine months• Trump gave Elon Musk approval to complete the rescue missionSupport the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units .  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...