Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

President Donald Trump has withdrawn key U.S. funding from the United Nations, and the international organization is now facing the risk of “imminent financial collapse,” according to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. Trump may also be signaling this could be part of a broader shift in global power, with the rejection of globalism and the return of American dominance.

Meanwhile, spies from Russia, China, and Iran are getting more aggressive within the United States. And they’re targeting people living here in America.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The FBI carried out a raid of an election office in Fulton County, Georgia. This was allegedly related to the 2020 elections and is part of an ongoing investigation.

On a related topic, a federal judge has blocked the Department of Justice from accessing voter rolls in Oregon. The judge dismissed the case, which is part of a nationwide effort by the Trump administration to review voter rolls.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The private social media chats of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have been leaked online. They show heavy coordination, training, financing, and political involvement.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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President Donald Trump has issued a challenge to all sanctuary cities and sanctuary states. In a public statement, he laid out the case that illegal aliens and criminals have been given priority over American citizens, and that the responsibility for the related crime and chaos is in the hands of elected officials who facilitated and then protected it. In light of this, Trump issued a challenge for elected officials to hand over criminal aliens in prisons and jails, to allow police to cooperate with federal authorities, and to end sanctuary cities across the United States.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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Canada is pushing for an end to the Pax Americana—the America-led global order. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said at the World Economic Forum that the “old order is not coming back.”

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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The incident where anti-ICE protesters stormed a church in Minnesota and harassed people in the middle of Sunday worship is now becoming a national scandal. The Department of Justice is launching investigations into the incident, and is now saying that charges will be brought.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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President Donald Trump is suggesting that mass migration is a political weapon. This comes from a recent social media post where he urged supporters to read the new book by Peter Schweizer, “The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon.”

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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Troops may be deployed to Minnesota to help quell growing protests calling to block ICE deportations. The Pentagon has confirmed they are prepared to carry out orders if President Donald Trump carries out a plan to invoke the Insurrection Act.

We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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The United States has expanded its immigration freeze to include 75 countries. This is partly about national security, but it also extends beyond that to include a new initiative against mass welfare and populations more likely to become dependent on American taxpayers.

We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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A political movement aimed at influencing the midterm elections is now taking shape, and it appears that anti-ICE protests are the new rallying call. The protests are now growing in size to the tens of thousands, the Trump administration is responding by bolstering the number of federal agents, and investigations are now being launched into the organizers behind the movements.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The Federal Reserve could soon see a change in leadership as its chair is under a criminal investigation. It comes as President Donald Trump has been trying to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position in a bid to install new leadership that could lower interest rates. The criminal charges are over Powell’s testimony to a Senate committee on the renovations of Federal Reserve buildings.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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A huge shift has taken place in the way the United States approaches the world. In a new push, the Trump administration is withdrawing from dozens of United Nations organizations and entities, while declaring this is a choice to restore the sovereignty of the country.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The United States is facing a housing crisis, and part of this ties into large investors buying up single family homes. President Donald Trump just said this trend is now coming to an end, and he announced that he is now working to stop investment firms from buying more single-family homes.

In other news, American now has a new food pyramid, with meat at the top, and with a focus on “real food.”

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The White House is criticizing Gov. Tim Walz amid the Minnesota fraud scandal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News, “[President Donald Trump] believes that Governor Walz is criminally liable, and I think the Department of Justice is going to find out.”

The former running mate for Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election recently announced that he would not run for a third term as governor, and he is now under pressure over the widespread fraud being exposed in the state.

In other news, the fraud being uncovered in Minnesota might not be limited to just that state. Similar forms of welfare fraud are now being found across the country, and President Donald Trump recently alleged that the situation in California might be even worse.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The Monroe Doctrine is back, and the United States is making this clear with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying, “This is our hemisphere—and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened.”

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The former leader of Venezuela is now set to stand trial in New York after being captured by the U.S. military. Now, President Donald Trump is suggesting other possible actions against drug trafficking, and Mexico’s cartels could be next on the list.

In other news, the scandal involving mass fraud allegedly committed by mostly Somalis in Minnesota is slowly coming to light. After previous investigations found fraud in the health care system, including COVID-19 kickbacks, the latest investigations are uncovering fraud involving daycare facilities.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The State Department is now advancing its policies against mass migration, which it deems an existential threat to Western civilization. It is now looking for information on abuses of basic rights caused by people who migrate into other countries.

In addition to this, the United States is also changing its policies on humanitarian aid at the United Nations. The goal, according to the State Department, is to save lives with less money.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has now surrounded Taiwan with warships and is holding live-fire exercises. The move is directed at U.S. support for Taiwan and is taking place as the CCP pushes its agenda to take the island by force.

In other news, the FBI is focusing on the Somali scam rings in Minnesota, and in a new update announced that fraudsters of Somali origin who have become American citizens may be denaturalized and deported.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The affordability crisis is becoming the main narrative for the midterm elections. This comes down to homes and food, and the soaring costs that have reduced quality of life for many Americans.

In other news, massive fraud has been uncovered in Minnesota, where individuals and organizations are accused of stealing billions from the welfare system. Local officials are being investigated as well, amid accusations that they either turned a blind eye or were involved in protecting fraud as it took place. And now, similar cases and potential investigations are spreading to other states and cities across the country.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Plans for a new “golden fleet” of warships has been announced by President Donald Trump. This will see the creation of “Trump-Class” battleships, which are 100 times more powerful than previous American warships.

The move comes amid growing concerns that the United States has lost its systems for wartime production, and amid a new push for factories to build new military ships in the face of growing maritime threats from China.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A Clinton-era action that allowed many noncitizens to get welfare in the United States has been brought to an end. The system worked through a loophole going back to the 1990s, and this has now been officially changed.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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European nations have been fining and taxing American companies, especially in big tech. This has now led to attempts at enforcing European law in the United States, including those concerning freedom of speech. And now, the United States is pushing back with an ultimatum, stating that if these actions continue, America will begin acting in kind.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Fentanyl has now been designated as a weapon of mass destruction. The shift in designation could have sweeping impacts on law enforcement, international actions, and other policies related to how the drug is treated, and which actions can be taken to stop traffickers and dealers.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) are about to lose a great deal of federal government money. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that tax dollars meant for foreign aid have instead been heavily used to prop up NGOs. And many NGOs have gotten involved in programs that facilitate mass migration, in what’s now being referred to as the “refugee industrial complex.”

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Crime statistics are showing a concerning trend with illegal immigrants. It turns out that at least in New York, illegal immigrants commit crimes at about four times the rate of the overall population. And this could bring trouble for them, given that the Trump administration is now saying it will focus deportation efforts on people who commit additional crimes after illegally entering the country.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Identity politics have been merged into American law. This led to issues where race or gender were used to weigh guilt or innocence, and even the severity of punishment. But now, the Justice Department is rolling this back, and restoring what used to represent the principles of equal protection under the law.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Members of an online network have been charged with engaging in horrific crimes against children. The allegations include sexual and other abuse leading to self-harm and even suicide. And the FBI is now working to take down this organization, known as the 764 network.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is now investigating foreign companies that are accused of price fixing and manipulating the American food market, which is allegedly driving up the cost of food. 

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A plan to create a digital ID system for Americans is being rolled out, and Alaska is becoming the first testing ground. This ties in with changes being made to the state’s myAlaska digital identity system, which is being interwoven with artificial intelligence and payment functions. And, this is also raising concerns over potential abuses that have been seen in countries that already have similar systems.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The European Commission is attempting to regulate American platforms, and even fine them. The commission has issued a fine to social media platform X for 120 million euros, or just over $139 million. X is refusing to comply, and this is quickly turning into an issue of global diplomacy, and a question of whether foreign countries can export their laws to the United States.

Also, on the point of defending American sovereignty against European powers, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth just declared that the United States will once again be enforcing the Monroe Doctrine.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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After announcing his plans to pause migration from ‘high-risk’ third world countries, President Donald Trump has now taken the first steps. He has officially put migration on hold from 19 countries that were already under travel restrictions.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Investigations of alleged fraud are being launched into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state’s migrant community. This ties to issues within the Somali migrant community, allegedly amounting to billions of dollars in fraud against the welfare system, and allegedly including individuals sending money to pay for Somali terrorist organizations.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The United States is ready to carry out strikes against Venezuelan cartels, which could include key leaders of the country. President Donald Trump said airspace over Venezuela should be closed fully. And now, according to a media report citing anonymous sources, Trump is allegedly giving the country’s leader, Nicholas Maduro, an ultimatum to flee the country immediately.

Meanwhile, after announcing his plans to end migration from all third-world countries and suggesting “reverse migration,” Trump spoke with reporters and clarified that he’s serious about moving forward with this.

We’ll discuss these topics and more, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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The United States is ending migration from third-world countries, said President Donald Trump, who issued an announcement on Thanksgiving and said that the kindness of Americans has been exploited by people from other countries who are draining the nation’s resources and making it less safe.

Trump also announced that he is declaring all orders and documents signed by the autopen under former President Joe Biden null and void. Trump said that if Biden contests this, he will be investigated for perjury.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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More insights are coming to light after social media platform X began revealing countries of origin for each account. It turns out that many American influencer accounts were actually being run from other countries. And now, it’s being shown that even operations sowing division among Trump supporters were being deceptively run from abroad.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The practice known as solar geoengineering, which has been discussed, and even experimented with as a way to fight alleged climate change, is back on the table.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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While Vice President JD Vance is widely expected to run in 2028 to carry on the MAGA movement started by President Donald Trump, rumors are emerging of legacy political figures, most notably the Bush family, having their eyes on the White House.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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Artificial intelligence could be the next dotcom bubble. And when it pops, it could send shockwaves through the economy. Major investors are already issuing warnings, and the stock market is now beginning to feel the effects.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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U.S. President Donald Trump could soon launch strikes into Mexico, he says, targeting cartels. He has so far faced heavy pushback from officials there, who don’t want the United States carrying out operations on their territory. However, Mexico is currently facing increased pressure internally, with youth protests against cartel corruption and violence.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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Widespread fraud has been uncovered in the food stamps program, and the Trump administration now has a plan to fix it. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was briefly paused during the government shutdown, and during that time, reports emerged of fraud that included large numbers of illegal immigrants obtaining benefits. And now that the program is moving again, plans are in place to eliminate much of the fraud that was uncovered.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Antifa is now officially designated as a foreign terrorist organization.

The announcement, made by the Department of State, focuses on four international branches of the group, which have been tied to murders and violent attacks.

The department notes that additional designations of other branches could soon follow.

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Is the social element of social media coming to an end? Now AI content and a smaller pool of voices are apparently starting to dominate the internet. And there’s a movement to begin replacing human interaction with artificial intelligence.

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A so-called meat cartel has become the focus of the high cost of meat in the United States. And President Donald Trump has now issued a directive to strip this “cartel” of its power and to break its monopoly on the meat industry.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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The United States has proclaimed “Anti-Communism Week,” where the country remembers the devastation of communism, its programs for mass murder, to destroy religion, to suppress freedom, and to undermine basic human values. And alongside this, the United States renewed its promise to stand against communism and uphold liberty.

Meanwhile, New York City has now elected a democratic socialist as mayor—and the Democratic Socialists of America’s plan for the city has now been revealed.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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SNAP benefits are now cut off for most who were receiving them, until Congress can agree on a budget extension. The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, and as this takes place, the Supreme Court has now temporarily blocked a lower court order that would have allowed funding for food stamps.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced part of a plan to help with the high cost of homes: 50-year mortgages.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The government shutdown may have backfired on Republicans. And it’s possible this affected voter turnout in the recent local elections, including in New York City.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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Socialism is becoming front and center in the United States. The Democratic Party is vying with candidates from the Democratic Socialists of America within its ranks. And Republicans are now planning to use this as a key talking point in the coming midterm campaigns.

Also, in other news, New York City just held a very contentious mayoral election—and this became a national focus, mainly over the Democratic candidates. It could signal whether the party leans toward more centrist platforms, or whether it goes further left with candidates linked to Democratic Socialists of America.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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A new nationwide campaign could bring an end to property taxes. The push is happening at both the state and federal level. Yet some argue that while ending the tax could help older home owners, taxpayers who don’t own homes will have to shoulder the additional costs.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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The United States is moving toward a larger break from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This emerging reality came to the forefront during a key meeting between President Donald Trump and CCP leader Xi Jinping. While they were able to make a deal, the broader picture suggests the countries will move further apart.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Is it possible for President Donald Trump to run for a third term in office? This could prove difficult, since the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limits a president to serving two terms. However, some are suggesting that Trump may have other options should he choose to run for another term.

We’ll discuss what these could be in this episode of Crossroads.

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An audit of 28 major programs is being conducted across various federal departments to determine whether illegal immigrants have been getting taxpayer-funded benefits. This could see many people booted out of Section 8 housing, and lose other key benefits like food stamps.

In other news, online researchers have uncovered a trend where the race of some criminals is misclassified as “white,” raising debate on why this is being done.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Venezuelan socialist leader Nicholas Maduro claims that President Donald Trump is preparing a “new eternal war” against the country. This happens as the United States moves additional military forces to the Caribbean.

We’ll discuss what’s actually happening in the region and whether this could lead to a war, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A group of alleged counterfeiters was just grabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City. It was a group that’s believed to have been around for years, operating out of Chinatown.

Meanwhile, a new lawsuit is targeting what’s being described as AI defamation targeting conservatives—and it’s being brought by filmmaker Robby Starbuck against Google.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of creating a military program that aims at “improving population quality” using the DNA of Americans. The program is being referred to as experiments to manufacture so-called “super soldiers.”

Meanwhile, yet another former top U.S. official could soon face criminal charges. Former CIA Director John Brennan has been referred for charges of allegedly making false statements.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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Xi Jinping may no longer be in charge of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). A series of top level purges within the Chinese military has removed key loyalists of Xi, in what looks like a power grab against the communist leader.

In other news, the United States has signed a deal with Australia on the production of rare earth elements. And alongside this, details are being exposed on how the CCP manufactured a global monopoly on the key materials.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted by a grand jury. This follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and comes amid calls for similar indictments to follow.

Also, President Donald Trump has issued a new warning that he has the power to use the Insurrection Act.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A huge scam network in Asia was recently taken down. It had been stealing billions from American victims, while also using slave labor, extortion, and beatings as a form of control.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A new law in California places restrictions on AI companions. People who have artificial intelligence boyfriends or girlfriends, or even just AI friends, could get impacted by new safety protocols. California is now the first state to put these in place, with the goal of protecting kids.

In other news, the government shutdown is still in place, and it’s not looking like that will change anytime soon. As lawmakers try to negotiate the terms of getting a funding bill passed, members of Congress are now exposing exactly what American taxpayers have been paying for.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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An insurrection could soon be declared in the United States. President Donald Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807. Among the many implications, this would give Trump broad powers to deploy the National Guard or military within the country.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A new trade war has erupted between the United States and the Chinese regime. The Chinese Communist Party has begun notifying other countries that it will place heavy export controls on their products. President Donald Trump has responded to this by announcing a new 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods, with more potentially to come.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A presidential order with potential massive impact was recently issued by President Donald Trump, on “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” The order could affect not just gangs or groups like Antifa, which have now been designated as terrorists. This includes all the organizations involved in “acts of political violence and intimidation designed to suppress lawful political activity or obstruct the rule of law.” It also proposes the use of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act charges against the entire network and the potential labeling of any group or individual involved as terrorists.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A new movement of resistance is growing across the United States, with efforts to block deportations and resist federal law enforcement. In light of this, commentator and historian Victor Davis Hanson is raising an important question of whether the new movement represents a type of new confederacy.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A plot to collapse phone networks in New York City has been shut down, and the Chinese communist regime is accused of participating in the operation. The scheme is raising alarms over China’s war plans against the United States. And now, there are ongoing investigations into whether the Chinese Communist Party has other similar operations throughout the United States.

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The U.S. government shutdown is now official, after Congress failed to pass its latest spending bill. Only essential services will continue until Congress can agree on a new bill. In the meantime, President Donald Trump has announced he plans to use the shutdown as an opportunity to cut government spending and shrink the federal workforce.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The U.S. military is facing major reforms, and as part of this process, President Donald Trump recently told a gathering of top U.S. military officials that there’s an enemy within the United States—and that it must be dealt with before the problem grows too large.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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A new peace plan for Gaza has been announced. It was unveiled as President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and it aims not only for lasting peace in Gaza but also throughout the Middle East.

Alongside this, the Pentagon may be expanding the war on drugs to include strikes in Venezuela.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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U.S. troops are being deployed to Portland, Oregon, with authorization to use “full force” from President Donald Trump. The operation aims to protect federal agents and ICE facilities, which Trump says are currently “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”

We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Concerns are growing about far-left violence in the United States. This includes the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, mass shootings targeting Christians, and other incidents—some of which led to the new designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization.

Many news outlets have been accused of framing an opposite narrative—that most of the violence is coming from the right. Investigations reveal that this view may have been based on falsified data.

We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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One dead and two are critically injured after a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office occurred in Dallas this morning, according to local authorities.

In other news, the long-awaited study on the causes of autism has now been released. The Food and Drug Administration has declared that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause autism in children if their mothers take it often while pregnant. We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A memorial for Charlie Kirk was held in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. “Crossroads” host Joshua Philipp attended the commemoration and shares his thoughts.

In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, another type of movement is starting. The attacks against conservatives, the politicized use of labels like “fascist” to describe Trump supporters, and even the way the legacy media has framed people using these labels for more than a decade—such phenomena are now turning around. In addition, President Donald Trump has announced that he will designate Antifa as a major terrorist organization.

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Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at an event in Utah. He was shot in the neck while speaking at an event for students at Utah Valley University. We’re still waiting for more details, but here’s what we know so far.

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Several news outlets are now claiming the Supreme Court has just greenlit racial profiling for authorities searching for illegal aliens. But is this really the case? We’ll have a look at the actual ruling and what it says.

In other news, the FBI is now launching its own investigation into the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, which has sparked national outrage.

We’ll discuss these stories and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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Christians were being discriminated against by government policies, according to a new report from the Trump administration, which investigated policies and how they impacted people of faith.

Meanwhile, Americans are being told to expect more immigration operations at businesses that have been hiring illegal immigrants. This follows a recent operation that found 300 illegal immigrants working at a Hyundai factory in Georgia.

And on another topic, President Donald Trump has given the military broad powers to respond if Venezuela strikes a U.S. ship. This comes amid a large U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean to tackle cartels and the drug trade. The Venezuelan leader alleged last week that the United States is seeking “regime change through military threat.”

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorizing the Department of Defense to use the Department of War as a secondary title.

The update was made official during a White House event, where Trump said he was bringing back the original name of the department. And the action is raising questions over whether this is just a name change or a signal of something else.

Alongside this, Trump posted two images that appear to be a veiled threat to Russia. This happens as the president says he’s losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

And also, in other news, a young woman who was stabbed to death on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sparking outrage over what some call light-on-crime policies and an alleged double standard in reporting by the corporate media.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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The Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is meeting with other officials for events in China this week, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a hot-mic moment, the two leaders were caught discussing the possibility of living to 150 years of age using transplanted human organs.

On another topic, the U.S. military is now waging an open war on the drug cartels. After the Pentagon published a video of a strike killing 11 drug traffickers from the Tren de Aragua gang, the administration has announced that this is just the beginning.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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A housing emergency could soon be declared, which would cut the costs of homes in the United States. The Trump administration is weighing an emergency declaration on housing this fall that would put new homes on the market while also reducing the costs.

In addition to this, deportations and other policies around mass migration are also likely to free up more homes. And on that front, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is now working to ensure that illegal aliens aren’t taking up Section 8 housing.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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A federal appeals court just shot down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and the Supreme Court could soon decide whether they stay or go.

In other news, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced investigations into whether psychiatric drugs are a contributing factor in school shootings.

We’ll discuss these topics and more in this episode of Crossroads.

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Cracker Barrel has become the latest focus in the culture wars. The old-time style restaurant announced a new logo and redesign, which was criticized for stripping away its character. The company has now decided to roll back to the old logo. But the issue has brought attention to a broader trend of corporate rebrandings, raising the question of whether the nostalgic look may actually be better.

In other news, President Donald Trump issued a direct threat of prosecution to billionaire George Soros and his son, suggesting they should face RICO charges.

And on another topic, Antifa is becoming even more extreme and splintering into even more violent offshoots.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A young Scottish girl brandishing a knife and hatchet has gone viral, and has become the poster image of an alleged crime problem now sweeping across Europe.

Also, President Donald Trump has now moved forward to create a domestic military “quick reaction force,” confirming earlier reports that this could soon be in place.

And in other news, a suspect in an armed carjacking reveals on camera how he keeps getting released back on the streets.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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The CDC is now investigating possible problems from the COVID-19 vaccines. This includes a review of potential safety issues, the vaccines’ effectiveness, and whether or not they have the effect of creating immunity.

Also, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will work as a first step to ending cashless bail.

And in other news, several officials are now under criminal investigation for mortgage fraud, and some critics have alleged this to be a type of political retaliation.

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All 55 million visa holders in the United States will soon be investigated. The Trump administration is now looking into every person with a visa for any signs of criminal activity.

And in other news, federal authorities have raided the home of President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye

People looking to immigrate to the United States could soon be questioned on just how much they love the country—and could face rejection if it turns out they’re anti-American. And in other news, Elon Musk may be changing his plans of creating a new political party to instead back a future presidential campaign for JD Vance, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”

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The FDA is warning that a recent shipment of shrimp may be contaminated with a radioactive material. Meanwhile, authorities have released new details on the illegal immigrant involved in a crash while driving a semi that left three people dead. And in other news, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have unveiled a new “fit not fat” challenge.

We’ll discuss these topics and more in this episode of Crossroads.

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Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye

A new movement is starting to remake America’s election laws, and President Donald Trump says he will lead this effort.

Also, Texas is opening up its equivalent of Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz. Their newly opened immigration detention facility, which is now the largest in the United States, is being dubbed “Lone Star Lockup.”

And in other news, an illegal immigrant trucker accused of killing a family of three while driving across several lanes sparks a movement to identify illegal immigrants in the truck driving industry.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye

President Donald Trump is, yet again, trying to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, and this time, the goal is to bypass a cease-fire and go straight for a deal to end the war. Alongside Trump’s meetings with the leaders of both countries were a number of questions about what could be on the table to bring peace.

In other news, there’s a brewing battle over redistricting. Texas is taking steps to redraw its congressional district map after the Supreme Court gave the green light, despite criticism that doing so could be considered discriminatory. This could see voters give Republicans an additional five seats. If people vote as expected, Republicans may go on to hold 30 House seats, with eight Democrats, in the Texas midterm election.

We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs had the effect of creating a type of unelected government, giving unelected national associations power over government agencies and over policy, which is being described in a new report as a type of “shadow government” that subverted the system.

We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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A new National Guard force that would react to incidents of civil unrest is allegedly being considered. The Washington Post alleges that unreleased documents propose a new “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force.” The alleged proposal appears to follow a similar model to the deployment of the National Guard to respond to recent riots in Los Angeles and the new deployments in Washington to quell crime in the nation’s capital.

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The District of Columbia is now under federal control. National Guard troops are being deployed to help secure its streets, and its police department will likewise be under federal control. The move was announced by President Donald Trump, who has invoked the Home Rule Act of 1973, in an action he says is meant to make Washington “safe and beautiful.”

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President Donald Trump has ordered a new census that does not count illegal immigrants, and this could drastically remake the United States as we know it.

The move could shift anywhere from 20 to 40 House seats from Democrats to Republicans, as well as give a more accurate estimate of the number of illegal immigrants in the country.

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Several American banks stand accused of discriminating against conservative customers and against cryptocurrency companies. This often involves what's known as "debanking"—and President Donald Trump is now said to be considering an executive order to prevent the denial of banking services from continuing.

We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.

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A grand jury investigation could be established on the Russiagate scandal. Attorney General Pam Bondi has allegedly directed her staff to move forward with the case, which could see criminal charges against individuals who were involved in running the discredited scandal against President Donald Trump during the 2016 election.

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Our culture in the United States is changing. Whether it’s in film, fashion, or even just social discourse, the previous narratives based around identity politics are fading away. A recent focal point of this shift has been on an American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. Despite online criticism, the company refused to back away from its advertisement, and now even President Donald Trump has weighed in.

Even officials who used to come out strongly in support of defunding the police, or who made statements criticizing the police, are now changing their narratives. And this includes Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani.

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Merit-based hiring is making a comeback. The federal government has now officially dropped a policy going back over 40 years that, until now, held that tests to ensure government employees were qualified for their jobs were discriminatory. The shift in policy aims to ensure the government is now hiring based on skill.

And in other news, a special counsel investigation has now been opened into former special counsel Jack Smith. This happens as the Trump administration moves to investigate key figures involved in the disproven Trump–Russia narrative going back to the 2016 election.

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The investigations into the Trump-Russia probes of the 2016 election are back in the headlines—with reports claiming a trove of documents has been discovered in several “burn bags.”

In other news, the midterm elections are coming up fast, and Texas is preparing a move that could help Republicans maintain their majority in Congress.

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H-1B visas are now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. New rules are now pending that could help make Americans more competitive on job markets, and to prevent companies from switching to cheap foreign labor.

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Florida has declared a tax holiday dedicated to the Second Amendment. The new “2A tax holiday” will allow Americans to buy guns, ammunition, and other items tax-free from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31.

Meanwhile, the U.S.-Mexico border is now more secure than ever. Illegal crossings are at record lows. But human traffickers are finding new methods of smuggling people into the country via boats.

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A new White House order could bring back mental asylums. The order aimed at “ending vagrancy and restoring order,” brings an end to consent decrees, which will allow for people deemed a threat to themselves and others to be forcibly committed to treatment centers.

And in other news, a new George Washington University report found connections between the Chinese Communist Party and pro-Gaza protests in the United States.

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard outlined new evidence on July 23 on how the Trump–Russia narrative was created for the 2016 elections. In it, she said false information was spread by the Obama administration, and alleged that this was designed to harm then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to reform the organ transplant industry in the United States. This follows a study that found that some hospitals allowed organ procurement to begin despite patients showing signs of life. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the prospect “horrifying,” and said the entire system needs to be fixed.

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Russiagate is back. But this time, the narrative is flipped. The Trump administration is now alleging that the 2016 case was itself disinformation, and that evidence was misrepresented to clear the way to investigate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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