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Glenn Beck
MORNING BRIEF

DATE: FRIDAY, 12.20.24
LAST UPDATE: 08:56 AM ET
PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM

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We have the following scheduled for today's program:

BOTTOM OF HOUR 1
GUEST: Dan Steiner
TOPIC: How Christians can embrace Jesus' gifts and blessings.

TOP OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Christopher Bedford
TOPIC: The DOGE that caught the car.

BOTTOM OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Charlie Kirk
TOPIC: Turning Point USA kicks off day two of AmericaFest.

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Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows:

Dec. 20, 2004 - Charity and scammers... Real American Christmas Tour... Mulberry Lane story... Morality of More-On Trivia... More-On Trivia or Moron Trivia?... Movies... 'Christmas with the Kranks'... 'Oceans 12'... Pepsi Holiday Spice... Time Man of the Year: GWB...

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News...

Republicans Target FACE Act After Biden DOJ Used It To Put Pro-Lifers In Prison
Some pro-lifers will spend this Christmas in federal prison because they peacefully prayed or briefly blocked the doors to abortion mills around the country. Under Biden’s direction, the DOJ cracked down on such pro-lifers using the FACE Act, coupled with a rarely used conspiracy charge.

Georgia appeals court disqualifies DA Fani Willis from Trump election interference case
“After carefully considering the trial court’s findings in its order, we conclude that it erred by failing to disqualify DA Willis and her office,” judges Todd Markle and Trenton Brown wrote in their majority ruling.

Officials reject speculation NJ's mystery drones were used in search of missing radioactive item
A spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said the material has been found and drones were not used in its recovery.

FAA Imposes Restrictions On Drones Over Parts Of New Jersey
The flight restrictions for drones was being made "out of an abundance of caution," DHS said.

LI cops can shoot down drones as new high-tech command center unveiled: ‘We don’t want to wait’
Nassau County cops have gotten the green light to shoot troublesome drones out of the sky — with officials saying they don’t want to wait for something “disastrous” to happen.

Employee allegedly stabs company boss in middle of meeting in possible ‘copycat’ crime in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
“I think that comes to everyone’s mind in this time. We’re going through all his social accounts, all his electronic media and trying to determine a motive for this act,” Poulson told the outlet.

Alleged ISIS Supporter From Egypt Arrested For Plotting Terror Attack In NYC
He allegedly gave sophisticated material to an undercover informant showing them how to build a bomb for a terrorist attack.

Nick Fuentes says armed triple homicide suspect tried to murder him
“Last night an armed killer made an attempt on my life at my home, which was recently doxed on this platform,” he posted on X along with video supporting his claim. “The gunman carried a pistol, crossbow, and incendiary devices. I believe he intended to kill me. He is now dead. I am okay!”

Funding Bill...

38 Republicans vote to block Trump-backed funding bill
"Old bill: $110BB in deficit spending (unpaid for), $0 increase in the national credit card," Chip Roy said in a Thursday post on X. "New bill: $110BB in deficit spending (unpaid for), $4 TRILLION+ debt ceiling increase with $0 in structural reforms for cuts. Time to read the bill: 1.5 hours. I will vote no."

Mike Lee backs Chip Roy as MAGA's top constitutional ally
Sen. Mike Lee praised Rep. Chip Roy as a leading advocate for conservative principles, limited government, and MAGA priorities, calling him a tireless and principled ally for President-elect Donald Trump.

House Freedom Caucus Chair: Many in GOP Oppose Clean Debt Limit Hike
“There are a lot of Republicans who don’t mind if we raise the debt ceiling, but we have to get some spending concessions with it. And this bill, of course, makes no spending concessions whatsoever,” Rep. Andy Harris stated.

The Failed Omnibus Would Have Let The J6 Committee Off The Hook For Framing Trump
A section in the bloated omnibus spending bill allowed lawmakers to block subpoenas that demand information from the House — a provision obviously aimed at shielding members of the now-defunct Select Committee from further scrutiny and possible criminal charges.

Shutting Down the Government Costs the Economy Almost Nothing
A potential government shutdown until January 2025 is unlikely to have a measurable impact on the U.S. economy, as past shutdowns have shown minimal permanent losses. The temporary pause in government spending may even ease inflation pressures.

Congress grows weary of Elon Musk’s meddling as spending bill crisis unfolds
The swamp doesn't like the outsider who has promised to cut its budget.

Trump 'green lit' Elon Musk's anti-spending bill posts on X: Report
"I told him that if he agrees with me, that he could put out a statement."

Politics...

WSJ: White House Aides Finally Reveal Who Really Ran The Country As Biden Slid Into Mental Incompetence
White House aides took over much of President Biden's responsibilities during his presidency as concerns about his mental fitness grew. Staff handled directives, minimized his public engagements, and managed relationships with Cabinet officials, often bypassing Biden entirely.

Politico: Biden is AWOL as Washington spirals into shutdown chaos
Democratic lawmakers haven’t heard from the president.

Biden’s Decline Put Americans At Risk. Congress Should Investigate Everyone Who Hid It
Those who helped hide Biden’s weaknesses did so out of greed and a desire for power. They did not safeguard the interests of the nation, and they should never hold positions in the government again.

How vengeful Jill Biden is urging 'depressed' Joe to 'burn the whole thing down' in their final days: Report
Sources say the first lady has been egging her husband on to further inflame fury among his colleagues.

Biden's State Department ramps up DEI efforts ahead of Trump return
In its final weeks, the Biden administration’s State Department is embedding sweeping DEI initiatives across embassies, including "all-gender restrooms" and "reflection rooms."

Biden expected to make January trip to Italy the last foreign trip of his presidency
The trip is expected to take place from Jan. 9 through the 12 and includes a meeting with Pope Francis.

DNC official scorches ‘delusions’ of Harris considering 2028 bid
Harris has reportedly told her allies she wants to keep her options open, including running for president again in 2028 or for governor of California in 2026 after Newsom departs after his two terms.

Republicans reportedly planning to follow through on Matt Gaetz threat to expose sex harassment hush fund for Congress
On Wednesday, Gaetz threatened to "expose every 'me too' settlement paid using public funds (even of former members)," as one of his last actions as a member of Congress.

Having learned nothing from the elections, Democrats turn left again
Despite sweeping GOP victories in the 2024 elections, Democrats are embracing unpopular left-wing priorities, such as sanctuary policies for illegal immigrants and efforts to abolish the Electoral College, signaling no course correction after their devastating defeat.

Eric Adams puts Dems on blast over constant comparisons of Trump to fascists: 'We stopped speaking to people'
"I'm hurting and you're asking, 'Is Donald Trump Hitler or not?'" Adams said.

DOGE...

Sen. Ernst introduces bill to require Cabinet agencies to relocate 30% of their workforce outside of DC
“Federal employees have shown they don’t want to work in Washington, and in the Christmas spirit, I am making their wish come true. Instead of keeping them bogged down in the swamp, I’m working to get bureaucrats beyond the D.C. beltway to remind public servants who they work for," Ernst says.

New Jersey Sen. Chris Murphy calls for Dems to not 'normalize' DOGE, Trump
He insisted more Democrats need to be "sounding the red alert on this government efficiency racket" and stop "treating all of this as normal. ... It’s not normal, and we have to start telegraphing that to people."

Economy...

IMF Pressures El Salvador To Stop Pushing Bitcoin
El Salvador has agreed to scale back its crypto agenda in exchange for a $1.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, marking a shift in the country's quest to become a global cryptocurrency hub.

Amazon workers go on strike
The walk-off, occurring during peak holiday shopping season and just days before Christmas, was intended to push Amazon into contract negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. However, the company does not recognize the employees' affiliation with the union.

Immigration...

Blaze News original: San Diego County's 'super' sanctuary vote reveals deep divides within community
"Numerous individuals expressed concerns about family separation and possible human rights abuses. Others contended that failing to pass the measure might undermine the community's trust in local law enforcement."

The Arizona Republic: You could wind up at one of Trump's internment camps for migrants
Trump could easily turn the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against anyone in America deemed an enemy. After all, it's happened before.

WAR News...

Pentagon quietly doubled troop presence in Syria prior to Assad’s fall
Pentagon officials have long said the United States had about 900 troops in the country, but that tally is actually around 2,000 troops.

General's admission on US troops in Syria latest whopper to mislead Americans
From misrepresenting troop numbers in Syria to mishandling the Afghanistan withdrawal and Chinese spy balloons, the Pentagon's record of obfuscation under Biden has eroded public trust.

Ukraine - Russia...

Putin says Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities but would not sign a deal with Zelenskyy.

'Moscow should have invaded Ukraine before 2022,' Putin says
"Such a decision, which was made at the beginning of 2022, should have been made earlier," Putin said at a marathon press conference. He added that it should have been "necessary" to prepare for the operation but that Russia couldn't "endure" the situation.

Putin Challenges West to 'High-Tech Duel' to Test Missile Defense
Putin on Thursday challenged Western powers to a "high-tech duel" in Kiev to test out the military capabilities of both sides.

Canada...

Canada’s Trudeau to shuffle his Cabinet Friday amid resignation calls and rising discontent
A rising number of Liberal lawmakers are calling on Trudeau to resign but new Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday Trudeau has the “full support of his Cabinet.”

Entertainment...

Whoopi Goldberg Suggests Musk and Vance Want to Assassinate Trump, Blames Cat in Apology
"OK, I need to clean something up," Goldberg said. "My cat lays in wait for me on my stairs all the time, and that’s what I was referring to. I wasn’t trying to indicate that [Musk and Vance] were actually standing there with their legs out hoping [Trump] would trip."

Media...

Check Yourself, PolitiFact. Here Are The Biggest Lies Of The Year
The real “lie of the year” is not cats and dogs in Springfield, it’s the delusion that PolitiFact and its corporate media ilk can be trusted to truthfully testify to what is a lie and what is not.

Broadcast networks devoted 96% negative coverage to Trump’s Cabinet picks
The only positive coverage was a quote from Pete Hegseth’s mom.

CNN panelist rejects notion of anti-Trump media
“Do you know what I’m so tired of? The number one cable news network, Fox News. The number one paper by circulation, the Wall Street Journal. Number three paper by circulation, the New York Post.”

CNN finishes year with smallest audience in network’s history
From Dec. 26, 2023, through Dec. 15, 2024, CNN only garnered 93,000 viewers in the key age demographic of 25- to 54-year-olds. Across all viewers, the network netted 488,000 viewers.

Environment...

Harris promised not to mandate EVs, but the Biden admin just approved California’s EV mandate
Despite promises made by the Biden-Harris administration, on Wednesday it authorized California’s plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. About a dozen states have indicated they may follow California's lead.

Group Led by Ex-CCP Officials Is Quietly Funding US Government Climate Research, Filings Show
CCP-tied group wired more than $1 million to a Department of Energy laboratory.

LGBTQIA2S+...

5 Years Ago, JK Rowling Took A Stand Against Trans Activists
Despite being ridiculed, shunned, and facing public pressure, the likes of which most people cannot comprehend, to date, Rowling has not backed down or apologized when facing the angry mob.

Education...

GOP-led congressional report backs funding cuts for universities that boycott Israel
House panels also urge application of discrimination protections for Jewish students to those targeted for being Zionist, saying the hatred of which is "inherently anti-Semitic."

Racist pro-Trump messages found on college campus are yet another hoax
According to WREG Memphis, a total of 13 notes were discovered over Thanksgiving break, with messages intended to intimidate and taunt black students. “They were vulgar,” a student named Lauren Roberts said. “‘F N-word, Trump Rules,’ that’s what it said.”

Religion...

Realtor accused of 'hate speech' for posting Bible verse in 2015
The realtor — who is also a pastor — faces the possibility of being hit with fines or could lose his license, which would jeopardize his real estate career.

AI...

You can now access ChatGPT with your telephone at 1-800-CHAT-GPT
It could be perfect for someone like a parent or a non-technical person. Just add the number as a contact on your phone.

Science...

Virginia to host world’s first fusion power plant
Unlike traditional nuclear power plants that rely on fission, fusion replicates the energy-producing process of the sun, offering a cleaner and more sustainable power source.

Asteroid the size of 2.5 chinchillas impacts over Russia, no damages reported
The asteroid is currently only the 11th ever asteroid discovered by scientists before impacting Earth and is the fourth recorded asteroid impact event of 2024.

Sports...

Man arrested on highway with engagement ring and lingerie pleads guilty for stalking NCAA basketball star Paige Bueckers
After originally facing charges for stalking, breach of the peace, and harassment, Parmalee has now pleaded guilty to second-degree stalking.

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