In this week’s episode of The Lonely Liberal, Rick and I break down the latest whirlwind of serious policy updates and absurd political theater. From billion-dollar budget cuts to bacteria-filled PR stunts, here’s what you need to know—and what you wish you didn’t.

News:

• Medicaid cuts buried in Trump’s $4.9 trillion tax plan

• U.S. denies plan to relocate 1 million Palestinians to Libya

• U.S. and China agree to pause on escalating tariffs

• Trump signs executive order slashing prescription drug prices

• April sees surplus thanks to tariffs, but U.S. spending still up 13% YTD

• Global poll shows China now more popular than the U.S.

• Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating due to rising debt and deficits

Ridiculous Headlines:

• Biden reportedly didn’t recognize George Clooney at fundraiser

• Oklahoma adds 2020 election conspiracies to high school curriculum

• RFK Jr. swims in a bacteria-infested pond: “Don’t take my medical advice”

• Commerce Secretary Lutnick: “Started at 10, ended at 10”

• Utah senator introduces bill to criminalize pornography

• DHS considers immigration reality show where contestants compete for U.S. citizenship

Tune in for the full breakdown, some laughs, and a few sighs.

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