Treasury Busts Fraud, RFK Freezes Funds, Trump Targets Canada

1. We open the podcast with a discussion of the U.S. Treasury Department preventing nearly $99 million in federal payments connected to deceased recipients from being distributed. The broader concern is about government waste and estimated improper payments across federal programs. The reasons behind the stoppage of federal payments is enhanced payment verification systems, expanded use of Treasury's "Do Not Pay" program, and a Trump administration executive order aimed at reducing fraud and improper government payments. 2. Next up a look into Artificial Intelligence Policy w Senator Ted Cruz. It focuses on AI regulation, including discussions involving Senator Marsha Blackburn, President Trump, and White House officials regarding proposed AI legislation. Topics include: Protection against AI-generated voice and image replicas ("No Fakes Act") Children's online safety legislation (KOSA) App store age-verification requirements Balancing AI protections with free speech concerns Potential misuse of AI-generated content in politics, entertainment, and media 3. And lastly President Trump's announcement of a proposed 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports, justified by the administration as a response to what it characterizes as discriminatory Canadian trade policies affecting U.S. goods, automobiles, agriculture, and manufacturing. We explore the administration's rationale, possible economic impacts, and implications for future trade negotiations between the United States and Canada 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.