01. Minneapolis ICE Shooting & 2,000-Agent Surge

The nation is reeling after a 47-second video showed an ICE agent shooting Rene Good, a 37-year-old mother. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has labeled her a domestic terrorist.
← The Left Outrage

Framing this as a "state-sponsored execution" of a U.S. citizen. They view the 2,000-agent surge as an invading army and Gestapo tactics designed to terrorize blue cities.

The Right Sovereignty →

Backing the agent's self-defense against a disorderly suspect. They argue that resisting federal authority has lethal consequences and sanctuary rhetoric is to blame.

⚖️ Connor's Truth Bridge

As a former LAPD officer, I've been in high-stress stops. There's a massive gap between tactical necessity and political optics. We need common sense to prevail over lounge-chair investigations.

🏠 Santa Clarita Context

Local law enforcement may face pressure to choose between federal mandates and community trust. Was this justified self-defense or a training failure? Both matter.

02. The $10 Billion Funding Freeze

The Trump administration has frozen $10B for childcare and SNAP in CA, MN, CO, IL, and NY, citing a $100M fraud scheme.
← "War on the Poor"

Accusing the president of starving children to punish political rivals. They call it a "political hostage situation."

"Ending the Slush Fund" →

Arguing that taxpayer money isn't for fraud. They want the "daycare mafia" dismantled to force state accountability.

⚖️ Connor's Take

Fraud in govt programs is real—I've seen the reports. But freezing the net hits those who didn't steal. We need audits, not just an axe.

💡 The Real Question

Should we stop all funding to find fraud, or keep it flowing while we investigate? California is on the freeze list—thousands of families relying on these benefits could lose them.

03. Western Dominance: Venezuela Oil & Ghost Fleet

Following Nicholas Maduro's removal, the U.S. has intercepted its fifth Russian-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean. The administration claims "total energy dominance."
← Imperialism & Warmongering

Seeing a return to 19th century colonialism. They argue we're acting as global pirates, pushing the world toward catastrophic conflict with BRICS nations.

Strength & Independence →

This is America First foreign policy in action. Supporters argue seizing these assets lowers gas prices at home and breaks the back of anti-American regimes.

⚖️ The Hidden Layer

Energy and AI development are linked. Countries need massive power to run data centers for AGI. Controlling energy may be about controlling the next era of global dominance. The sexy headline is oil—the real game is compute power.

⚡ Local Defense Contractors

Santa Clarita has defense contractors we don't see. They're developing next-gen tech. If energy policy affects their ability to compete globally, it affects local jobs and innovation.

04. Tehran Spring: Locked & Loaded

As protests explode in Iran, the U.S. has moved a carrier strike group into the region. The president warns that the U.S. is "locked and loaded" to support the protesters.
← Recklessness & Vietnam PTSD

Terrified of another regime-change quagmire. They argue "helping" usually means bombing civilian centers and creating another generation of refugees.

Peace Through Strength →

Celebrating the end of the Mullahs. They believe this will finally stabilize the Middle East by removing its biggest sponsor of terror.

⚖️ Words Matter in the Middle East

"Locked and loaded" is a promise. If we don't follow through, we look weak. If we do, we're in a 20-year fight. There is no quick intervention.

👥 SCV's Persian Community

We have a vibrant Persian community here. This isn't news—it's family. The real question: What do the Iranian people actually want? Not what the government wants, but what do they want?

05. Hypersonic Strike: The Oreshnik Missile

Russia just launched a second Mach 10 missile into Ukraine, 40 miles from the Polish border. Putin claims it's a "meteorite strike" style weapon no defense can stop.
← Existential Drift & Escalation

Blaming the current administration's unpredictable stance for pushing Putin to the nuclear brink. They warn this is the end of the world if NATO is drawn in—World War III.

Realism & Disengagement →

Arguing that Europe needs to defend itself. They view the Oreshnik as a Ukrainian problem, not America's. Stop sending U.S. civilians to a war zone going hypersonic.

⚖️ The Tactical Checkmate

Hypersonic missiles change the math. Our current interceptors can't catch them (as far as we know publicly). This is a technological shift that requires a tactical rethink, not just more sanctions.

🔬 Next-Gen Defense Here

Our defense contractors in Santa Clarita are working on the answer. The next generation of U.S. defense starts right here in our backyard. Question: Do we match Russia's escalation or force a peace deal?

06. The $108B Media Monopoly War

Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery are battling for dominance. The administration has signaled it will approve the merger, creating the largest media entity in history.
← Greed & Censorship

Warning of a "Ministry of Truth." They fear one pro-Trump billionaire will control all news, movies, and sports—effectively silencing any dissenting voices in the culture.

Efficiency & Anti-Woke →

Celebrating a free-market purge of legacy media woke ideology. They believe big mergers are the only way to save the industry.

⚖️ Competition is the Cure

Competition is what keeps media honest. If you only have one or two big players controlling narratives, truth is the first thing that gets edited out. But in this internet age, fragmented truth sources are everywhere—the real narrative doesn't always match the official one.

🎬 Hollywood North Impact

We're in Hollywood's backyard. If these studios merge, it means fewer local film permits and a shift in economy for our crew members. Worth watching.

07. The Portland Standoff: Federal vs. State

Following a second federal shooting in Portland, Governor Kotek has ordered the National Guard to shield citizens from ICE. The Feds responded by activating the California National Guard to move to Oregon.
← Civil War Resistance

Viewing this as the last stand for liberty. They see the Governor as a hero protecting people from rogue federal agents.

Insurrection & Lawlessness →

Calling it treason. They argue the governor is interfering with federal law and the Insurrection Act should be used to arrest state leaders.

⚖️ The Constitutional Crisis

Having troops from two different jurisdictions facing off on an American street is something that should be avoided at all costs. This is a breakdown of constitutional order. But here's the real question: When both sides are federal entities, how does that actually play out?

🪖 California National Guard in Oregon

Our neighbors—local men and women—are being sent to a political flashpoint on a neighboring state's border. Does a governor have the right to block federal agents? These are the questions that define an era.

00:00 Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. Whenever you're watching this, this is Honor News Now. I'm Connor McIver, and we're going to talk about what's happening in the news. I'm going to give you the left and the right, and then you can decide where you want to be on these things.

01:01 So the first story we're going to talk about is Minneapolis—the ICE shooting and the 2,000-agent surge. The nation is reeling after a 47-second video showed an ICE agent shooting Rene Good, a 37-year-old mother. She was a U.S. citizen. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has labeled her a domestic terrorist who weaponized her vehicle.

01:41 The left is outraged—framing this as a state-sponsored execution. They view the 2,000-agent surge as an invading army and Gestapo tactics designed to terrorize blue cities. The right is aligned with the agent's self-defense against a disorderly suspect. They argue that resisting federal authority has lethal consequences.

02:14 As a former LAPD officer, I've been in high-stress stops. There's a massive gap between tactical necessity and political optics. We need common sense to prevail over lounge-chair investigations.

03:19 Story number two: The $10 billion social safety net freeze. The Trump administration has frozen $10 billion in funding for childcare and SNAP in California, Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois, and New York, citing a $100 million fraud scheme.

03:50 The left accuses the president of starving children to punish governors who oppose him. On the right, you have accountability and theft—they argue that taxpayer money isn't a slush fund for fraud. Fraud in government programs is real. But freezing the entire net hits people who didn't steal.

05:46 Story three: Following the abduction of Nicholas Maduro, the U.S. has intercepted its fifth Russian-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean. The left sees imperialism and warmongering—a return to 19th century colonialism. The right talks about strength and independence. This is America First.

08:14 Story four: As protests explode in Iran, the U.S. has moved a carrier strike group into the region. The president warns that the U.S. is locked and loaded to support the protesters. The left cites recklessness and Vietnam PTSD. The right celebrates the end of the Mullahs.

11:12 Story five: Russia just launched a second Mach 10 missile into Ukraine. The left says existential drift and escalation. The right argues for realism and disengagement. Hypersonic missiles change the math. Our current interceptors can't catch them.

13:32 Story six: The $108 billion media monopoly war. Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery are battling for dominance. The left warns of censorship. The right celebrates anti-woke purging. Competition is what keeps media honest.

17:36 Story seven: The Portland standoff. Governor Kotek has ordered the National Guard to shield citizens from ICE. The Feds responded by activating the California National Guard to move to Oregon. Both sides are federal entities. How does this actually play out?

19:41 That's only 24 hours of news. I'm Connor with Honor. When you want to see more, Honor News Now. Be well, we'll see you in the next one.