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A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Cody Balmer entered the plea Tuesday for the April attack that caused millions of dollars in damage to the state-owned building in Harrisburg. Gov. Josh Shapiro and members of his family were inside and had to be evacuated. No one was injured, but authorities say the 38-year-old Balmer told them he planned to beat the governor with a small sledgehammer if he encountered him. Balmer’s family has said he has a history of mental health problems.

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The economic lifeline for Argentina marks an unusual move for the U.S., particularly under an administration that has largely eschewed major foreign interventions. 

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Mike asks if it's Time For Us To Practice Forgiveness?

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Mike unpacks the Importance Of Trump's Peace Deal.

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Mrs. Potato Head Is losing California With GUY CIARROCCHI, Author at Real Clear Politics, Broad & Liberty, Senior Fellow with The Commonwealth Foundation.

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The Longest Government Shutdown EVER? With Steve Moore, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, former economist at the Trump White House, author of the daily “Hotline” newsletter from the Committee to Unleash Prosperity | Co-author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again (released September 24, 2024).

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Timeline Of Trump's Peace Deal & The Plan To Rebuild Gaza With Victoria Coates, Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, author of the book 'The Battle For The Jewish State: How Israel-And America-Can Win.'

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Tish James Thinks She's Above the Law With Christina Bobb, attorney with Judicial Watch, Former Trump Attorney, U.S. Marine and author of the book DEFIANT: Inside the Mar-a-Lago Raid and the Left’s Ongoing Lawfare (foreword by Donald Trump (out on September 9, 2025).

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia remained open to talks.

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But if lasting peace is to take root, analysts and diplomats say, Trump will have to maintain pressure on the man whose support he’ll need in the next phases of his plan: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Sheldon Adelson, who died in 2021, assembled the world’s largest casino empire as head of Las Vegas Sands Corp and put much of his fortune into nurturing conservative politicians and policies in the United States and Israel. Sheldon and Miriam Adelson both have been known for their philanthropy and business ventures in Israel and donations to Jewish causes.

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The document was signed during the international summit hosted by Egypt in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed landmark legislation that would have restricted children's access to AI chatbots. The bill would have banned companies from making AI chatbots available to anyone under 18 years old unless the businesses could ensure the technology couldn't engage in sexual conversations or encourage self-harm.

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Southern California is getting hit by a rare October storm that's pummeling the region with heavy rain and heavy winds. Mudslides are possible Tuesday. Some homes have been ordered evacuated in wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said during a news conference Monday night that she was very concerned about the weather and explained that strike teams, rescue teams and helicopters were all ready to respond.

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President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed last month at an Utah college event.

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The conversation delves into the harrowing experiences of families affected by hostage situations, particularly focusing on the brutal realities faced by those held by terrorist organizations like Hamas. It highlights the emotional turmoil and fear experienced by families, as well as the horrific acts of violence perpetrated by these groups. 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

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Larry Elder talks about President Trump's incredible accomplishment.

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The first phase of a cease fire has begun. The hostages have been returned. But is it over?

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Protesters are pedaling through Portland's streets wearing nothing or close to it to rally against the Trump administration. It's an “emergency” edition of the annual Portland World Naked Bike Ride. Crowds are donning inflatable costumes as they face off with federal law enforcement. The bike ride usually happens in the summer. Organizers of Sunday's hastily called event said another nude ride was necessary to speak out against attempts to mobilize of the National Guard to quell protests. The city is awaiting the ruling of an appeals court panel on whether Trump can send out the federalized troops.

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Two weeks into the government shutdown, there are no signs of ending the stalemate anytime soon. House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that this shutdown could last a while longer. The Pentagon will pay military personnel this week, but many other federal workers are not getting their paychecks. And the White House is carrying out mass firings, with Vice President Vance warning of “painful” cuts ahead.

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