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Glenn Beck
MORNING BRIEF

DATE: FRIDAY, 05.30.25
LAST UPDATE: 09:12 AM ET
PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM

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We have the following scheduled for today's program:

TOP OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Zachary Levi
TOPIC: Could Google Veo 3 be the downfall of the TV & film industry?

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Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows:

May 30, 2008 - Cap and trade... Glenn on 'GMA' this morning... Hillary and sexism... Guest Newt Gingrich... Glenn's latest CNN column... Summer tour... Super Glenn and the pink pants... Potpourri of calls... Doing the jobs Americans won't do...

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Trump...

Appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs blocked by trade court
A federal appeals court issued a temporary stay of the Court of International Trade's order freezing the president's tariffs.

CNBC: Definite tariffs could be better for markets than on-and-off ones
If tariffs could pop in and out of existence based on policy and judicial decisions, how do nations discuss trade deals, and how do investors allocate their capital efficiently?

Federal court blocks Trump’s tariffs, but other tools remain
Despite the court ruling against his IEEPA-based tariffs, Trump still has multiple legal pathways to impose duties — including Section 122 for quick 15% tariffs, Section 301 for unlimited retaliatory tariffs after investigation, and Section 232 for national security-based trade measures.

Trump to hold press conference with Musk on Friday as Tesla CEO departs government
“This will be his last day, but not really, because he will, always, be with us, helping all the way. Elon is terrific! See you tomorrow at the White House,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

Florida court greenlights Trump’s defamation suit against Pulitzer Board
A state appeals court rejected claims that Trump’s presidency should delay his lawsuit, allowing him to move forward with efforts to expose the board’s 2018 Russiagate awards as politically motivated fraud.

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News...

Glenn Beck: Pay attention to what the State Department's radical reset is signaling
For years, the U.S. State Department operated on inertia — an institution locked into a cycle of caution, consensus, and risk aversion.

FBI to release video showing Jeffrey Epstein was alone during final moments in prison cell
FBI Director Dan Bongino has said that the agency will be releasing a video that shows that when Jeffrey Epstein died, he was the only person in his cell. "I just want to be crystal clear on this. I am not asking anyone to believe me. I'm telling you what's there and what isn't."

Trump orders 80-hour course on Constitution and founding ideals for top federal workers
The new training program will drill senior government officials on the Constitution, American founding principles, and Trump’s executive orders.

Bondi Cuts Out Leftist American Bar Association: No More Access To Non-Public Info
“For several decades, the American Bar Association has received special treatment and enjoyed special access to judicial nominees.”

Democratic Socialists of America 'Liberation Caucus' praises assassination of Israeli diplomats in DC
The Marxist faction called the accused killer a “political prisoner” and labeled the execution of two embassy staffers a “righteous” act in the fight against Zionism.

America needs to make its cities family-friendly again
To reverse falling birth rates, U.S. cities must clean up crime, cut housing costs, expand school choice, and restore the walkable, livable neighborhoods that once made raising families in urban areas possible.

Mom Arrested, Facing 5 Years in Prison for Leaving 8- and 10-Year-Old Boys at Home
Charged with felony child cruelty, Alexandra Woodward could get a decade in prison for leaving her boys home for a few hours — though they were fine and the law is about to change in her favor.

Michelle Obama downplays childbirth, says producing life is 'least' function of women’s bodies
"So many men have no idea about what women go through. Right? We haven't been researched," Obama claimed.

Minneapolis cops say Derek Chauvin should get a federal pardon: 'Railroaded'
Minneapolis police officers told Blaze Media they believe Chauvin deserves a pardon for his federal conviction — or at the very least, a new trial — even though he'd still be serving time on state charges. Trump said earlier this month he's not considering a pardon, after Democrats floated the rumor that one was imminent.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell arrested in 1996 for pulling gun on pregnant woman during parking spot dispute
While the case was dismissed months later, details of the incident are drawing renewed scrutiny amid Harrell’s demonization of local Christians and support for Antifa.

Gun control activist fabricates story of surviving Dallas high school shooting that 'never happened'
Calvin Polacheck delivered a harrowing account of surviving a 2017 active shooter situation at Dallas High School that killed his brother, best friend, and nine others; however, authorities said it never happened.

Mushroom-tripping hikers mistakenly report a companion's death, officials say
Two hikers in New York’s Adirondack Mountains called 911 to report a third member of their party had died, but it turned out they were just high.

Politics...

White House to send $9.4 billion DOGE rescissions package to Congress as soon as Monday
The package includes $1.1 billion in cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and an $8.3 billion reduction in funding for foreign aid agencies such as USAID.

Conservatives revolt as Congress stalls on DOGE spending cuts
Fiscal hawks blast House Republicans for passing Trump’s agenda without codifying Elon Musk’s $175 billion in government cuts, warning the “big, beautiful bill” risks exploding the debt without real reform.

Mike Lee Comes Out Against Current Version Of Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
"We increased spending by like 58% just our last five years, just since the pandemic. So we got to address the spending crisis to a greater degree than this bill does,” Lee said.

David Hogg targets Pelosi, unwittingly deals Democrats more damage ahead of likely DNC ouster
"I mean, she gets better returns than almost every hedge fund in this city, every year," continued Hogg. "Some of these members of Congress make trades that are way too well timed to not have insider knowledge."

The Nation: Democrats face total system failure as core voters defect and party clings to broken status quo
A brutal new postmortem from Catalist reveals collapsing support for Democrats across nearly every key demographic, as the party’s refusal to embrace economic populism and fear of exercising power fuels its downward spiral.

The Hill: Democratic anxiety rises amid Biden revelations, losses to Trump
Infighting over Biden’s health, David Hogg’s DNC rebellion, and Trump’s legislative steamroll has left Democrats directionless and panicked heading into 2026.

The Liberal Patriot: Hispanic moderates abandon Democrats over woke agenda and open borders
New data shows a staggering collapse in Hispanic support, driven by backlash to the left’s stance on crime, immigration, energy, and gender ideology — moderates are voting values, not identity.

Economy...

Trump tariffs drive up car prices; US-made vehicles average $53,000
The report reveals that U.S.-assembled vehicles now cost more than Canadian and Mexican imports.

JD Vance defends using markets as a tool for national interest
Vance argues that lawmakers have always shaped markets to serve America’s needs — from Roosevelt’s wartime economy to Trump’s trade battles — and says pretending otherwise is both ahistorical and foolish.

Fed Chair Powell met with Trump at the White House Thursday and told him rate decisions can’t be political
The Fed confirmed in a release that the meeting occurred, stressing that the future path of monetary policy was not discussed.

The national debt troubles global financial markets
With deficits exploding and interest payments topping $1 trillion, investors are demanding higher returns to fund Washington’s addiction to spending — shaking confidence at home and abroad.

Washington Post says taxing tips is good for workers because Trump wants to end it
In its latest mental gymnastics, WaPo argues that letting waiters keep more of their money is bad — since it might hurt progressive dreams of scrapping tipping and jacking up wages by government mandate.

Immigration...

Nashville’s Democrat Mayor Doxxes ICE Agents
O'Connell says the release of the names of ICE agents was a mistake. A DHS official says there's "zero chance it was a mistake."

DC Mayor Bowser Flip-Flops on Immigration, Moves to Repeal Sanctuary City Law: Report
After touting D.C. as a "proud sanctuary city," Muriel Bowser now wants to work with Trump on immigration enforcement.

Teen illegal who killed woman in Colorado crash gets probation, then is arrested by ICE along with entire family
The teen and his entire family was arrested by ICE as they were living in the United States illegally.

WaPo: This 2-year-old American girl was ‘deported’ with her undocumented parents
The far-left paper is hand-wringing because ICE didn’t tear a 2-year-old anchor baby from her illegal alien parents during deportation — treating it like a moral crisis that the family stayed together, even though ICE lets parents leave kids behind if they choose.

WAR News...

Hegseth orders Pentagon’s testing office staff cut by more than half
The memo predicts that the cuts will save more than $300 million per year and reaffirms the DOD’s commitment to “reform and reducing bureaucracy.”

Trump pardons Army lieutenant who was court-martialed for refusing Biden's COVID vax mandate
Bashaw, as well as thousands of other military members, were involuntarily discharged when they refused to get the vaccine.

'Insane radical leftists' are gone: Zuckerberg and Palmer Luckey reunite for US military project
Luckey, the creator of virtual reality goggles called Oculus Rift, was fired by Facebook allegedly for donating $10,000 to a pro-Donald Trump group.

Middle East Update...

Hamas expected to reject Trump envoy’s hostage deal as too pro-Israel
After Israel agreed to the deal, Hamas now claims Steve Witkoff’s ceasefire plan fails to guarantee an end to the war and demands major changes.

Ben & Jerry’s board decries ‘genocide in Gaza,’ in escalation of fight with owner
Parent company Unilever says ice cream board speaks for no one but itself, amid ongoing legal battle over how much leeway B&J has to pursue its social mission.

Greta Thunberg joins Gaza-bound flotilla backed by Hamas-linked organizers
The aging climate activist will set sail Sunday for Gaza on a ship aimed at protesting Israel’s war in the territory.

China...

Bessent says China trade talks ‘a bit stalled’
“I believe that we will be having more talks with them in the next few weeks, and I believe we may, at some point, have a call between the president and Party Chair Xi.”

State Department begins revoking Chinese student visas over security concerns
The visa cancellations are focused on students who have connections to the Chinese Communist Party or those studying in critical university fields.

Europe...

Germany may propose 10% digital service tax on American tech giants
Germany is considering a 10% tax on large online platforms like Google and Facebook, its new minister of state for culture told magazine Stern, in a move likely to heighten trade tensions with the Trump administration.

France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: Minister
France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, like beaches, parks, and bus stops. The freedom to smoke "stops where children's right to breathe clean air starts," she said.

Flashback: Nazis launched world’s first anti-smoking crusade
Turns out the first anti-smoking Nazis were literal Nazis.

Entertainment...

Joy Behar begs for on-air kiss from Sarah Silverman in cringey 'View' moment
This reads like the worst fan fiction ever written: "It's always fun to see you," Behar said, with Sarah immediately retorting, "I love seeing you!" Whoopi then gently hinted that something was about to come, as she asked, "You want to do the goodbye?" "Kiss me," Joy quietly insisted to Sarah, prompting her to lean in for a kiss.

Media...

Legacy media may be crumbling, but its influence has mutated
The Media Research Center’s new president takes aim at algorithmic censorship, exposing how Google’s AI now packages leftist talking points as objective, authoritative truth.

Environment...

22 young Americans sue Trump on climate actions: ‘A death sentence for my generation’
“I’m not suing because I want to — I’m suing because I have to. My health, my future, and my right to speak the truth are all on the line. He’s waging war on us with fossil fuels as his weapon, and we’re fighting back with the Constitution,” the drama queen stated.

Biden Energy Loan Czar Awarded $1.6B Government Loan to Company Advised by His Current Business Partner
New records show the taxpayer-funded green loan benefited a company that employed Shah’s now-partner — reviving memories of Solyndra-style cronyism and prompting scrutiny as Plug Power bleeds billions.

Spain aims to ban flushing of wet wipes, with manufacturers paying for cleanup
The government’s draft legislation also includes a ban on releasing disposable party balloons into the environment.

LGBTQIA2S+...

FBI bans Pride Month events to refocus on mission, avoid political messaging
Leadership instructed agents not to host or promote Pride activities using FBI resources, marking a break from past years as the bureau moves to rebuild public trust under Director Kash Patel.

Education...

What happened to Harvard?
Once the cradle of American commonsense realism, Harvard now champions postmodernism, producing graduates who reject truth, deny biology, and openly despise the nation that gave them everything.

AI...

Anthropic CEO Predicts AI Could Cut 50% of Entry-Level White-Collar Jobs
The cuts could come within five years, he says, causing unemployment to spike as high as 20%. He’s urging consumers and lawmakers to prepare now to protect the nation.

FBI investigates AI deepfake scam targeting Trump’s chief of staff
An impersonator using AI to mimic Susie Wiles' voice contacted GOP officials and execs, even requesting cash transfers, prompting a joint probe by the FBI and White House.

Real Estate...

Florida nudist resort hits the market for $2.5 million
Pasco County’s finest collection of sunburnt retirees and sagging ambition is now for sale — 59 acres of aging exhibitionism, HOA fees, and a whole lot of sights you can’t unsee.

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