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From Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Biden’s reportedly hidden cancer diagnosis, we’re digging into the week’s wildest headlines and what they actually mean. Plus: why taxes on tips might disappear, how crypto is being used as a political play, and why no one seems to care if politicians are lying anymore. This week on The Actual News, Alex Giampapa takes on government dysfunction, economic gaslighting, and the illusion of growth—with his signature no-BS clarity and just enough sarcasm to stay sane.

This episode hits everything from missile defense domes to meme coins backed by foreign investors. No panels. No propaganda. Just what actually matters, in under 15 minutes.

What We Cover

● What’s actually in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill—and why it’s not what it seems

● Biden’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis and the implications of hiding it

● Why taxes on tips might get eliminated—and who that actually helps

● Trump’s crypto dinner, meme coin scandal, and Caroline Leavitt’s press briefing lies

● How manufacturing tax breaks tie into tariffs and small business struggles

● Why “cutting the deficit” is the new political lie everyone believes

● The labor market, live events, and why the economy feels broken (because it is)

Quotes & Moments

“I’m not the kind of guy who turns down dome, but golden?”

“Gerontocracy—look it up. Or just scroll through Congress.”

“If Biden had hosted a crypto dinner, Fox would’ve combusted.”

“They cried wolf so many times, and now there’s a real wolf—and nobody cares.”

Mentioned This Week

● Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and tip tax changes

● Caroline Leavitt, meme coin donors, and deficit lies

● Biden’s health and media transparency

● Crypto politics, stock buybacks, and the real effects of tariffs

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From Elon Musk’s potential quiet exit from federal service to shady government messaging apps, we unpack what’s actually happening behind the headlines. Plus: updates on Ukraine aid deals, the myth of bipartisan loyalty, and a spicy health tip about why your hydration game might be making you feel worse. This week on The Actual News, Alex Giampapa dives into the political mess of the moment—with his signature no-BS clarity and just enough sarcasm to stay sane.

This episode hits everything from rare earth mineral politics to blue ketchup flashbacks—and still wraps in under 13 minutes. No yelling. No spin. Just vibes and verified facts.

What We Cover

• Why it actually matters that Elon Musk might be out of his government role
• The Signal and Telem messaging app fiascos, Pegasus software, and security threats
• Mike Waltz’s reassignment and what it means for Ukraine policy
• How the U.S. may benefit from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals—and why that matters
• Trump’s actions vs. rhetoric when it comes to Russia and aid deals
• What dehydration, minerals, and 17 daily pee breaks have in common
• Why “fixing yourself” might be as basic as morning sunlight and some magnesium

Quotes & Moments

• “You should judge people by their actions—not the color of their party.”
• “Rare earth minerals: because we still haven’t found a war that can’t be sponsored by rocks.”
• “Sometimes it’s not capitalism. Sometimes it’s you.”
• “No one wants to die from blue ketchup, but here we are.”

Mentioned This Week

• Signal / Telem / Pegasus surveillance tech
• Elon Musk’s short stint as a federal employee
• U.S.–Ukraine aid and mineral resource agreements
• Collagen, salt water, and why Liquid Death might be good for you

Follow & Subscribe

• Watch on YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheActualNews)
• DM or hate-watch on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/theactualnewsclips/)
• Stand-up special dropping: @Giamdaddy on YouTube