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Tensions are Rising Once Again in the Middle East

Tensions Are Rising Once Again in the Middle East

Vice President Vance: Troops will be paid this week

Vice President J.D. Vance says U.S. military members will receive their paychecks this week, even as the government shutdown enters a critical phase. The Trump administration is reconfiguring funding to ensure active-duty troops are paid, while pressure mounts on Congress to end the impasse. House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain warned, “This week, the consequences become impossible to ignore.” Millions of Americans could face disruptions to food assistance programs, and additional federal workers are expected to miss their first full paycheck during the ongoing shutdown.

Arynne Wexler on CNN and the Qataris, Conservative Infighting, and more

Gordon Chang on China and President Trump's Upcoming Meeting with Xi Jinping

Proof that Professional Sports are Fixed?

Jack4NJ: Parents Bill of Rights on Day 1

Jack Ciattarelli tells Kevin McCullough parental rights will be front and center as Governor!

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In this conversation, Carl Jackson discusses the critical role of political will in shaping policies and the outcomes of elections, particularly focusing on the New York City mayoral race. He argues that without political will, policies become meaningless and emphasizes the importance of providing voters with clear choices. The discussion also touches on the implications of electing leftist policies, the significance of accountability in leadership, and the influence of media on political narratives. Jackson warns of the dangers posed by socialism and Islamism, and highlights the need for strong leadership to navigate the challenges facing America today. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com

Why Strong Leadership—and Political Will—Matter Now More Than Ever

Federal Workers feel brunt of Shutdown

California Deputy Killed In Line of Duty

LA Deputy Killed In Line of Duty

Wildfire Risk Spikes As Winds Whip Up In Southern California

An autumn heat wave accompanied by gusty winds raised the wildfire risk for Southern California starting Tuesday, with forecasters warning that grass and brush are still dangerously dry despite recent rains. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for increased fire danger in mountain and foothill areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Wednesday evening. The region's notorious Santa Ana winds could bring gusts of up to 45 mph (72 kph) at elevation, with slightly lower speeds through valleys, said Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the NWS office for LA. Santa Anas are typical for this time of year, Schoenfeld said, but expected temperatures in the low 90s (34 C) will be hotter than normal for late October, with some record highs possible. Schoenfeld said moisture from rainstorms two weeks ago has had time to mostly dissipate. “The rain certainly didn't hurt, but the fuels are still very flammable,” she said. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services ordered the pre-deployment of personnel, fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and other resources to be ready in case blazes break out. Southern California Edison temporarily shut off power to nearly 2,500 customers to prevent wildfires sparked by electrical equipment during high winds. The utility said it was considering cutting electricity to another 29,000 residents of LA, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. While the January wildfires in Los Angeles were among the most destructive in California history, overall the state has seen fewer acres burned in 2025 than in previous years. So far this year, fires have scorched 815 square miles (2,110 square km) statewide, compared to the late October average of about 2,030 square miles (5,257 square km), according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua said after a relatively quiet summer, fire weather was expected to ramp up throughout the fall and winter. “It's a lot calmer than it has been, on average,” Pascua said. “But we can't let our guard down. The risk is still high.”

U.S. strikes more alleged drug-running boats in Eastern Pacific

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the U.S. military carried out strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against four boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor. The strikes were launched Monday and announced on social media Tuesday. It's the first time multiple strikes have been announced in a single day as the pace of the attacks has escalated. A Pentagon official says the strikes were conducted off the coast of Colombia. However, the Mexican navy says it's searching about 400 miles southwest of the Pacific city of Acapulco, far away from Colombia. It wasn’t immediately clear exactly where the strike took place, and the Pentagon didn't give more details.

Vance says troops will be paid amid government shutdown

Vice President JD Vance says that he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week as the Trump administration reconfigures funding in the second-longest government shutdown. The pressure to end the shutdown is taking on new urgency. Rep. Lisa McClain, chair of the House Republican Conference, says "this week, more than any other week, the consequences become impossible to ignore.” Millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance. More federal workers will miss their first full paycheck.