American Sunrise Early Edition - March 6th, 2026

Summary

Real America’s Voice – American Sunrise Early Edition

Date: March 6th, 2026
Host: Brian Glenn (with David Brody, Terrence Bates, Tracy Anthony)
Episode Theme:
An in-depth look at the rapidly shifting domestic and international landscape surrounding the Trump administration’s second term, ongoing war with Iran, surging energy markets, a historic Cabinet shake-up, and primary election upsets in Texas—with discussions centering on American values, security, and political strategy.

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Main Themes & Episode Purpose

This episode provides:

• Breaking news on the first major Cabinet firing of President Trump’s second term (Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security) and implications for the administration.
• Detailed analysis of the escalating conflict with Iran—its global economic fallout (especially oil and gas), military strategies, and potential political consequences.
• Market impacts resulting from Middle East instability.
• A focus on grassroots political developments in Texas, spotlighting the MAGA-aligned upset victory over Dan Crenshaw.
• Brief but poignant reflections on the current state of American governance, nation-building, and public trust in institutions.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Severe Weather Update & Community Engagement

[04:10–07:42]

• Tracy Anthony (Weather Nation): Reports on the start of severe weather season—enhanced risk for storms, tornadoes, and large hail in the Midwest and Southeast. Warns of multi-day weather outbreaks, coinciding with school spring breaks.

  “We’re up to an enhanced risk — so that’s a level three out of five, severe weather threat … good sized hail, hail over 2 inches in diameter, and winds surpassing 75 mph.”
  — Tracy Anthony [05:23]

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The War with Iran—Escalation, Strategy & Political Fallout

[07:43–15:32]

• Brian Glenn & Brandon Weickert (Author, Geopolitical Analyst):

  • The conflict is intensifying, possibly dragging on through September, with US and Israeli forces targeting core Iranian military assets.

  • Concerns about the attritional nature of the war—focus has moved from manpower to economic warfare, particularly on draining ammunition stockpiles and destabilizing global energy supplies.

  • The Iranian strategy is to maintain pressure, create regional chaos, and exploit upcoming US midterms, betting on war fatigue and inflation to sway political winds.

    “We are witnessing the mother of all attritional warfare strategies that’s pointed at the economics of the world—that will break America because we’re heading into a midterm and the Iranians are timing this perfectly with the political situation in the United States.”
    — Brandon Weickert [11:47]

  • Political implication: War fatigue and economic hardship may depress Republican turnout, benefiting Democrats and increasing the risk of impeachment efforts against President Trump.

    “A lot of Republicans … votes depressed going into November if this continues in perpetuity. And you will see the Democrats who are galvanized … ultimately going in, the American people are going to go, everything’s more expensive … and we are now going to vote Democrats and give them the keys to the castle.”
    — Brandon Weickert [13:33]

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Oil Price Surge & Energy Security

[17:51–24:18]

• Brian Glenn & Michael Wilkerson (Global Economic Strategist):

  • Markets are rattled by the conflict—oil prices spike, with critical supply lines through the Strait of Hormuz nearly choked off.

  • Lloyd’s of London and other insurers have pulled back, making tanker voyages financially and logistically risky.

  • President Trump offers US-backed insurance and naval escorts—described as “symbolic” until implemented.

  • Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) policy debated: Trump’s prior criticisms of draining the reserves, skepticism he’ll tap SPR to control prices.

  • Expectation of prolonged higher oil/gas prices, impacting summer vacation costs for Americans.

    “The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has become the critical choke point here, affecting not just the Middle East but really countries around the world.”
    — Michael Wilkerson [21:28]

    “One of the errors that people make is to assume that wars will end quickly. I don’t think this one will be any different … I think it could lead to higher for longer in terms of gas prices.”
    — Michael Wilkerson [23:15]

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Texas Primary Upset: MAGA Momentum

[26:18–32:17]

• Brian Glenn & Steve Toth (Texas State Rep., GOP Nominee):

  • GOP incumbent Dan Crenshaw is unseated after failing to secure Trump’s endorsement.

  • Toth credits his consistent record on border security and being endorsed by Trump (2022, 2024).

  • Focus for the next congressional term: urge codification of Trump executive orders to prevent reversals if future administrations change course.

    “We need to put all the personal desires aside and really work hard at codifying President Trump’s executive orders.”
    — Steve Toth [28:39]

  • Toth’s legislative highlight: Bill banning the teaching of critical race theory in Texas schools, responding to concerns about “raising a generation of Marxists.”

    “Now we’re winning…with 8-point margins. And it’s not from people moving into Texas. It’s our children. We’re raising a generation of Marxists … parents didn’t even know about it.”
    — Steve Toth [29:55]

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Cabinet Shake-up: Kristi Noem Fired as DHS Secretary

[34:02–43:41]

• Brian Glenn, Terrence Bates & Neal McCabe (Political Reporter):

  • Noem fired amid controversy—intense grilling in Congress, questions over a $200M ad campaign, and leadership disputes; replaced by Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen.

  • Noem reassigned as special envoy for Shield of the Americas (Western Hemisphere security focus).

  • Press Secretary Caroline Levitt calls Mullen “extraordinarily qualified.”

  • Insider views: White House prioritizes avoiding distractions amid a “tight plan.” Noem camp caught off guard, speculated that upcoming Senate campaign filing deadlines played a role.

    “...don’t be a distraction for the White House. And this White House, as you know, is very concerned that they have a plan every day, they have a plan every week … if they have to start catching arrows for people that they weren’t expecting ... they want that gone.”
    — Neal McCabe [40:34]

  • Mullen’s selection seen as a solid, politically safe choice who can unify Senate and House supporters.

    “He has friends all over the building, regardless of politics. ...It was the safe choice, which also ends up being a smart choice.”
    — Neal McCabe [42:24]

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Nation-building and US Strategy in Iran

[36:13–39:40]

• Discussion on President Trump’s comment about influencing Iran’s next leadership after the war.

  • Brian Glenn & Terrence Bates question the shift from “not nation-building” to now actively aiming for regime change.
  • Both support a pragmatic approach to avoid repeating Middle East mistakes but call for candor from the administration.

  “I’ll take nation building for 100, please, Alex. That’s exactly what this is...Is it important that we get a leader in that country [Iran] that’s not some radical, crazy person?”
  — Brian Glenn [37:52]

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Roundtable Analysis: Cabinet Moves & Texas Politics

[43:55–50:18]

• Brian Glenn & David Brody:

  • Noem’s firing: Seen as swift, following bad optics from the congressional hearing, negative PR, and possible distractions like the Corey Lewandowski controversy. Trump’s priority is maintaining the immigration issue as a political asset.

    “She was becoming a net negative in that area just from a PR standpoint. And he couldn’t let that go on because...Trump loves some good PR ... at some point it just became a case of diminishing returns.”
    — David Brody [45:59]

  • Markwayne Mullins as new DHS Secretary: Noted for strong support of Trump and previous ties across Congress and Senate. Background as former MMA fighter brings a “tough guy” image.

  • Discussion about Trump’s habit of expecting other candidates to exit races after he endorses someone, drawing criticism as “undemocratic.”

    “Is that the most undemocratic thing I’ve ever heard, you know, a president saying, look, the minute I endorse, I need you to get out of the race. And you know, don’t worry about what the voters have to say. ... I just—it’s just dirty.”
    — David Brody [49:11]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We are witnessing the mother of all attritional warfare strategies...that will break America because we’re heading into a midterm and the Iranians are timing this perfectly.”
  — Brandon Weickert [11:47]

• “We need to put all the personal desires aside and really work hard at codifying President Trump’s executive orders.”
  — Steve Toth [28:39]

• “Now we’re winning...with 8-point margins. And it’s not from people moving into Texas. It’s our children. We’re raising a generation of Marxists … parents didn’t even know about it.”
  — Steve Toth [29:55]

• “She was becoming a net negative... from a PR standpoint. And he couldn’t let that go on … at some point it just became a case of diminishing returns.”
  — David Brody [45:59]

• “I’ll take nation building for 100, please, Alex. That’s exactly what this is.”
  — Brian Glenn [37:52]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [04:10] — Weather risks and community involvement
• [07:43] — Iran War escalation discussion—Brandon Weickert interview
• [17:51] — Oil market analysis—Michael Wilkerson
• [26:18] — Texas primary shakeup—Steve Toth interview
• [34:02] — Kristi Noem firing and Cabinet shakeup—Terrence Bates and Neal McCabe
• [36:13] — Nation-building in Iran discussion
• [43:55] — Roundtable reaction, Texas endorsements, and closing thoughts

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Overall Tone and Takeaways

• Urgent, fast-paced, and deeply engaged with both breaking events and the underlying political strategies.
• Strong conservative orientation, commitment to “faith, freedom and the values that built this nation.”
• Skepticism of mainstream narratives, clear admiration for Trump but with occasional intra-party criticisms and calls for improved governance.

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Final Note

This episode is essential for listeners concerned about the intersection of war, economy, politics, and American culture as the nation heads toward pivotal midterms during turbulent times. The dialogue is candid and, at times, combative—underscoring the network’s commitment to “real news, honest views.”

Transcript

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[Brian Glenn]

All right, Good morning. Here's how you can start your day with us right now. Take a look at the bottom of your screen. There is a QR code. It's your ticket to join the Weather Nation family. Scan it, get connected. And even better, your hometown forecast could be next. So head over to the real America's voice chats on Getter Rumble and YouTube and during the 9am hour of American Sunrise, if you're selected, we'll deliver your hometown forecast live. So jump in, be a part of the fun and join us over at Weather Nation. Now joining us on this Friday is the one and the only Weather Nation is Tracy Anthony. Tracy, good morning to you. How are you?

[Tracy Anthony]

Hey, good morning. I'm doing well. You know, we're really ramping up into severe weather season. You were saying living in the past in Dallas, you dealt with some good sized hail. You know, these strong storms, it's just that time of year. We're going to continue to have more.

[Brian Glenn]

Oh, I was going to say studio with the delay. Yeah, I'm sorry, I hate to say, if you don't have a garage and you own several cars, seek shelter. You gotta protect the cars.

[Tracy Anthony]

Yeah. You know, especially for the weekend because we have several more days where we could have these strong storms. So this was a look in Oklahoma just yesterday. You can see lots of lightning. We're going to continue to have that chance for widespread, severe. So we're up to an enhanced risk. So that's a level three out of five, severe weather threat and then widespread heat across the Southeast. So this heat is fueling those storms that will be developing today and into Saturday. Now out in the mountains we have heavy snow. So that's still continuing throughout the day. Today, areas like the Colorado Rockies will have up to 14 inches in some of the higher elevations. But the Northeast, New England, dealing with a little bit of ice. As that last system rolls on through, they're going to be dealing with some rain and some strong storms as well. And then there's a look from the mountains with where Cheyenne, Wyoming was getting a good amount of snow. But that severe weather threat today stretches from the Great Lakes all the way down through central Texas and then into Saturday. It's going to shift east a little bit. So the Ohio Valley all the way down to the Gulf coast will be at risk for some strong to severe thunderstorms. And the atmospheric conditions conducive for some very strong tornado potential. And good sized hail, hail over 2 inches in diameter and winds surpassing 75 mph. So they were dealing with the storms yesterday in Oklahoma and it's going to be another couple of days of this. So rolling right into March with a multi day severe weather outbreak with this active pattern. Brian?

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah. And I know that a lot of schools start their spring break next week, a lot of schools in the South. So I would imagine a lot of people keeping their eye on that A1A forecast. Maybe next week we'll do an A1A forecast for some of those parents that have kids that are going down for spring break. Keep an eye on that. Yes.

[Tracy Anthony]

You'll have to let me know where those kids go these days.

[Brian Glenn]

Well, I'll let you know. I know where mine's going, so I'll let you know on that. Tracy, thank you so much. We'll see you back on American Sunrise with one of our lucky hometown forecast selections. Thank you. Yep.

[Brandon Weickert]

You.

[Brian Glenn]

All right. Let's turn now to our top story. The war with Iran is entering a new phase. US And Israeli strikes intensifying over Tehran as military leaders say the campaign is now targeting the regime's core military capabilities. The Pentagon warning American firepower is about to surge Iran, continuing missile and drone attacks across the region. Joining us now is geopolitical analyst Brandon Weickert, senior editor at 1945. Com and the author of the Shadow Iran's Quest for Supremacy. Brandon, are we moving closer to a resolution or is this in a more dangerous phase now, as we've been told yesterday that this could potentially, potentially go into September. Have you heard that?

[Brandon Weickert]

I don't. Yeah, I don't. I did hear that. And I have colleagues, friends of mine that I've known for years who are getting orders to basically prepare to be deployed for a very long time related to this operation. So I will just tell you right now, the President can say whatever he wants, but the, the conflict is not going to abate. What's going to happen is that we're going to enter into yet another new phase of the conflict. Now, you mentioned the, the surging of resources for one final big battle from the air. That's how it's being built, and let's hope that that's the case. But this could end up being like the equivalent of the Battle of the Bulge, where the Germans in World War II threw everything they had for one big push against the Allies to break them in order to have some kind of last minute, you know, Hail Mary success that would flip the war. But, but the fact of the matter is, if we throw everything into this last push they're talking about, that basically means after that our stockpiles are depleted. So if it doesn't work, we are in a whole new ball game. And we're up against the wall now. And I don't believe the Iranians are going to surrender, nor do I believe that regime is about to collapse.

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah, I know that President Trump has said often that he will not put ground troops in Iran. Now, whether or not that holds that this.

[Brandon Weickert]

Well, he has them there. They are there.

[Steve Toth]

Okay.

[Brandon Weickert]

So they, they are. We have been moving special forces and covert operators, CIA, paramilitary. So it's not, it's not conventional forces, thank God. And I don't think we will have. Maybe that's the forces, but we do have. Maybe that's on the ground.

[Brian Glenn]

Okay, that's, I'm glad you pointed that out. But then this spreads to, you know, area nations, and it kind of gets everyone involved in this. What's your take on the Iranian strategy? To kind of poke everyone around them, hoping that this, you know, prolongs this, this war so that perhaps it does cut into our, our stockpiles of ammunition?

[Brandon Weickert]

Well, that's exactly what they're doing. So basically, this is almost a new form of attritional warfare. Not, you know, back in, you know, when we think of attritional warfare, we think of World War I. Lots of men killing each other for protracted periods of time until one side runs out of men. In this case, it's really about the running out of stockpiles. Plus economic pressure. So we've been doing it to Iran, they're now doing it to us with the missile strikes and the attacks, specifically on energy production. And I honestly believe that the Iranians probably have a better game plan here because if they are correct in their assessment that the stockpiles will begin draining around this weekend, you're already seeing the transition in munitions happening. That's partly because we're racing to stay ahead of these munitions shortages. If that's the case, then the Iranian regime just has to hang on long enough to create so much chaos around them and in the world that the, in their, in their mind, the Americans are forced to back off. And I wouldn't be surprised if that's what happens by the end of this thing, because the Iranians have destroyed not only the Arab energy productions. Qatar is completely shut down now. Saudi Arabia is heavily degraded. The Straits of Hormuz are closed. The Houthis are getting ready to hit the Red Sea. They're getting ready to blockade the Strait of Bab El Mandeb. And now the Iranians have pivoted and started attacking the Zhangjour energy corridor in Azerbaijan. So we are witnessing the mother of all attritional warfare strategies that's pointed at the economics of the world and that will break America because we're heading into a midterm and the Iranians are timing this perfectly with the political situation in the United States.

[Brian Glenn]

My next question was going to be, the longer this goes, this becomes a midterm talking point. And I'm just going to, you know, maybe look at it from a, from a Democrat standpoint. They're going to use this against Republicans going into the midterms saying that, well, now we're in a never ending war, however they want to phrase it. And they will do that.

[Brandon Weickert]

And they'll win on that. Because it's going to win on that. Yes, it's going to become that. And then they will impeach the President unfairly or not. And this is, we're going to be living through 2018 all over again.

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah, that's, it's, that's why I think this is kind of a, one of the worst aspects of this war. Not only does anybody want more. Look, let's just be clear. No one's out there saying, I really wish we got into another war in 2026. No one thought that, okay, but we're in it, so we got to deal with it. But how do you think that does weigh on the voter going into this election in November?

[Brandon Weickert]

Well, I think first of all, a lot of Republicans, contrary to whatever these, you know, the pollsters have been paid off as well, that Susan Wiles was very effective in paying off a lot of right wing pollsters who otherwise would have been talking about the honesty, which is that this is depressing Republican votes. So you're going to see Republican votes depressed going into November if this continues in perpetuity. And you will see the Democrats who are galvanized at presidential election year levels just like 2018 and ultimately going in, the American people are going to go, everything's more expensive. The oil prices are now expensive. Inflation has come back because the oil spiked and we are now going to vote Democrats and give them the keys to the castle. That's how this is going to play out in another six or seven months.

[Brian Glenn]

Unfortunately, we know exactly what that leads to. Like you that you implied impeachment and then just we don't want the radical policies. We don't want that.

[Brandon Weickert]

It's coming.

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah, it's coming. If people want more information, this just seems like every week something develops. I don't know what we're going to talk about on Monday, Brandon. Who knows where this thing goes. But if people want more information on, on what you cover and you're all over Real America's Voice, by the way, all over the networks, everywhere. And you're a good resource for this information. But what's the best website.

[Terrence Bates]

Well, well, you can.

[Brian Glenn]

I know, but what's the best website for you? For you?

[Brandon Weickert]

You can check me out in two places. I write under the pseudonym natsec guy on Emerald TV or and I should say, I'm a senior national security editor at 1945. Com and you can follow me on Twitter at We the Brandon.

[Brian Glenn]

We the Brandon. Hey, that. Now whenever they started saying let's go, Brandon, you were we the Brandon. Yeah, that was the joke where I'm not that guy. Right.

[Brandon Weickert]

I had a lot of fun with that.

[Brian Glenn]

That's pretty funny. Well, you and I will connect offline here in a little bit. I appreciate it. Happy Friday, Brandon.

[Brandon Weickert]

Happy Friday, sir.

[Brian Glenn]

Thank you.

[Brandon Weickert]

See you later.

[Brian Glenn]

Yep. Thank you. All right, coming up, oil prices surging as tensions with Iran shake global markets. What the White House is going to do this morning to keep energy flowing. Plus, all eyes are on Texas. Who gets the president's endorsement, John Cornyn or Ken Paxton? And what if it could mean for the race as American Sunrise Early EDITION continues after the break.

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All right. Live Look Atlanta, Georgia on this beautiful morning. Glad you're with us on this Friday. Welcome back America Sunrise Early Edition. I am Brian Glenn. Thanks to have you with us this morning. We're tracking the White House, we're tracking the markets and the latest in the Middle East. You can join the conversation on Getter, YouTube and Rumble. Now let's check in with Wall street as we head towards the opening bell. Markets closed sharply lower as tensions in the Middle east rattled investors. Now the dow Jones plummeting 784 points. But that was kind of a rebound to what it was earlier in the day. The Nasdaq which you will slipping 58 points so not too much off at 22748 and the S&P 500 falling more than half a percent. Now the sell off is coming as investors brace for a spike in energy prices. That spike now showing up in energy markets. Now US crude surging more than 8% and closing at $81 a barre. A global benchmark rent finishing at $85 a barrel. That's a fifth straight day of gains on that. And natural gas also moving higher as a national average for gasoline now around $3.25. I know I've seen it spike as much as 50 cents in a day. Now these prices are climbing as the conflict continues, prompting action from the White House. President Trump moving quickly to keep the world's oil supply flowing. Iran threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about 20% of the world's oil, plunging tanker traffic by 90%. But here's the real choke point, insurance. Most global shipping runs through the London based maritime insurers like Lloyd's of London. And as the war escalates, coverage dried up. Without insurance now tankers don't move. So President Trump is stepping in, offering US Government backed insurance and naval escorts to keep those ships moving through the Gulf. Joining us now is global economic strategist Michael Wilkerson. He is the founder of Stormwall Advisors and the author of of why America Matters. The Case for a New Exceptionalism. Michael, with oil spiking and shipment, you know, shipping under threat right now, how important are these steps from the US to keep energy and global trade moving?

[Michael Wilkerson]

Well, I think for the moment they remain symbolic, unfortunately, because they're not implemented. What you have here are insurers mostly based through the London club called Lloyds of London, a mutual insurer. These parties come in and insurance rates have spiked. Now to protect a ship, it could be one to two million dollars per shipment. But even then the ships aren't actually moving. So I think what President Trump has offered could be interesting. If it's implemented, it's going to take some time to turn it from a promise into an actual working tool. In the meantime, as you noted even this morning, oil prices continue to rise from the levels that you mentioned closing yesterday. So the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has become the critical choke point here, affecting not just the Middle east, but really countries around the world.

[Brian Glenn]

You know, I've heard some conversations about President Trump tapping into the petroleum oil reserves to try and kind of put more product on the market to help lower those prices. And I'm hoping I've got that straight. Is there any validity to that or would that be something that would work? What's your thoughts on that?

[Michael Wilkerson]

So I think President Trump was extremely critical of Biden administration's move to drain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. President Trump had left it nearly full when he left office. And in order to try to achieve a political outcome, which is lower gas prices in advance of the midterms, President Biden's administration reduced the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, accessed it and drained it to less than, less than half. The point of the reserve is really for a national emergency, not as a political tool for price control. I don't think that President Trump will likely use it again. The US Situation is different than the rest of the world. We have domestic supply. We have the ability to bring more resources online. I would be surprised if he actually uses it because it could be a tool for opponents to, to claim he's being hypocritical here.

[Brian Glenn]

I, I agree. And of course, you'd have to refill those reserves with a much higher oil price at, you know, at the $80 red rather than a lower price. Real quickly, your forecast for summertime vacation travel going into May and June, a lot of people packing up the car, going for that family road trip. Summer vacation might cost them a little bit more this year, but how far or how much more I should say, should we likely see gas prices go?

[Michael Wilkerson]

Well, I mentioned, you know, even as we've opened up this morning, oil prices continue to rise, so up another roughly 5% this morning from yesterday's close. We've seen nearly a 50% rise in oil prices from six months or so ago. And I think that is likely to continue. I don't think that there's going to be an immediate turnaround. One of the, I guess, errors that people make is to assume that wars will end quickly. I don't think this one will be any different. Iran's capability is deteriorated, but nonetheless, the ability to harass using these Shahid drones in the Middle east against oil facilities, I think it could lead to higher for longer in terms of gas prices, which, to your point, may impact summer travel plans.

[Brian Glenn]

Michael, as always, we appreciate you being on the show. For people to have more information about the, the what you do and some valuable resource. What's that website?

[Michael Wilkerson]

You can reach me on stormwall.com it's my website. Or on x@mw underscore stormwall.

[Brian Glenn]

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[Brian Glenn]

Oh, welcome back. That's an interesting look right there. The selfie cam on the Statue of Liberty. Smile. It's Friday. Welcome back. EARLY edition. I am Brian Glenn. Glad to have you with us on this very busy morning. And as always, we are following developments across the country and around the world. You can join us on getter rumble and YouTube. We're live and we're listening. Now let's head down to the Lone Star State, A big primary shakeup in Texas. Congressman Dan Crenshaw losing his GOP primary to Texas State Rep. Steve Toth. Crenshaw notable, the only Texas Republican in Congress who did not receive President Trump's endorsement. Now voters in a deep red district just outside Houston choosing Toth, a strong supporter of President Trump in the America first agenda. And now he's headed to the general as a GOP nominee. Joining us now is State Rep. Steve Toth. Representative, congratulations.

[Steve Toth]

Thanks, Brian.

[Brian Glenn]

Good to be with you the other night. Glad to have us with us. Now, what was you hearing most from the folks when you were out there on the campaign road? What were they telling you the reason why they wanted to vote for you?

[Steve Toth]

Probably the biggest thing is the support that I've had in the past from the president. He endorsed me in 2022 and again in 2024. I was the only state rep in Texas out of 150 that was endorsed by him in both 2022 and 2024. I've got a real consistent record on the border, a fiscal hawk. And I think that's what people are really looking for more than anything right now.

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah, of course. I know you have a background in construction, so you and President Trump probably have a little bit in common as far as taking a project and making sure it's complete. Now you're headed into a general here in November. Obviously, it's a very deep red seat. I know we don't expect you to lose that at all. I think it's a guarantee you're going to D.C. when you're looking at everything right now. What would you say your top priorities are once you get into into Congress there sworn in for this next session? What are the things that you want to try and improve?

[Steve Toth]

I think the most important thing for this is going to be a huge freshman class first. And one of the things that I'm going to strongly impress upon my colleagues is that we work really hard at codifying all the executive orders over the next two years. I think we need to put all the personal desires aside and really work hard at codifying President Trump's executive orders. I think that needs to be the top priority for all of us that I.

[Brian Glenn]

That's probably the best thing you could have said, Steve. And I'm being very honest with you because I've been very critical of this Congress right now not codifying all these executive orders that strengthen this country. If we don't put them into law, God forbid, over, they'll just reverse every one of these executive orders very much like President Trump did on day one of his second term. So that is the perfect. And if people are watching us in your district, I'm glad to do that. Now, as far as, you know what your constituents are telling you, I know a lot of people are probably sad that you're, well, not really sad, but you're going from their state rep into the congressional rep. But what are some of the biggest accomplishments you've had in your district, sir?

[Steve Toth]

So one of the things I'm, I'm absolutely most proud of, that we accomplished is two sessions ago or three sessions ago, I introduced a bill, House Bill 3979, that banned the teaching of critical race theory in Texas public schools. And it's funny because at the time when I filed that bill, no one had ever heard of critical race theory yet it was being broadly taught. The foundation of it was being broadly taught in Texas schools. And, you know, 20 years ago, Republicans, 15 years ago, I should actually say Republicans were winning statewide elections with 23 point margins. Now we're winning them with 8 point margins. And it's not from people moving into Texas. It's, it's our children. We're raising a generation of Marxists and right up from underneath us. And parents didn't even know about it. And which is why that legislation was so critically, critically important.

[Brian Glenn]

Well, we certainly appreciate you being on the forefront of that. I know as a parent of three, a little bit older now, but that a lot of that was a major concern and is a major concern now. I just want to applaud you for running a great race. It's not easy taking out an incumbent. They've got the name recognition. They've got years there in office. A lot of people just mail it in and vote for the incumbents. So you, what you've done is simply amazing. Thank you for supporting President Trump. Thank you for supporting the people there in the Houston area. And I just wish you continued success. And like I said, that first question, the way you answered it is all I needed to know about what you're focused on going into this now. It's true, because I've been screaming from the rooftops that we have not done our job. And I just want you to stay true to that commitment and hold Speaker Johnson and hold other Republicans around you accountable for what they, for what they promised their constituents.

[Steve Toth]

Steve. Thanks, Brian. I really appreciate it. It's critically important over the next two years to get that done.

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah, I agree. Best website for you, Steve, by the way, people are going to get more information and follow you on social media.

[Steve Toth]

Steve toth4congress.com Steve toth4congress.Com you got my vote, Steve.

[Brian Glenn]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Steve Toth]

God bless you, Brian.

[Brian Glenn]

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[Brian Glenn]

All right. Welcome back to America Sunrise EARLY edition. I am Brian Glenn. Glad you're with us on this very busy morning. And as always, we're following developments around the country and around the globe. You can join us on Getter, YouTube and Rumble. So let's head over to our Denver newsroom for the latest headlines with Terence Bates on this beautiful Friday morning. Terrence, good morning, my friend.

[Terrence Bates]

Hey, Brian, good morning. So, look, there's so much to get to the shakeup in the president's cabinet still has the nation's capital buzzing this morning. Now, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem off the job after being fired. And Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen appears to be President Trump's pick to replace her. Yeah, big moves there. The move to pink slip Noem comes after she faced two days of intense grilling before House and Senate Judiciary committees. It's not all bad news for the former North Dakota governor, though, as 47 has tapped her to be a special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. That basically is a new security initiative focused on the Western Hemisphere. On her way out the door, Noem touted what she described as historic accomplishments at the Department of Homeland Security to make America safe again. And Brian, in the meantime, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt says the administration will work to get Senator Mullen confirmed. She describes him as a, quote, extraordinarily qualified person for this job. I didn't see this coming. I did not have this on my bingo card at all, Brian.

[Brian Glenn]

Neither did I. And I don't think she did as well as she was in Nashville at a different event when this when I think she was notified about this. And she had to basically step in front of the podium and deliver, you know, the message and take questions from reporters, not even regards to what she was there for. You know, there were a couple reasons why the White House had pushed out, obviously, the $200 million ad campaign. There were a little bit of discrepancies of whether or not President Trump signed off on that or not. There were some leadership questions in regards to Minneapolis, and there was, you know, alleged affairs between with her. I don't know in my opinion that has anything to do with her job performance. But I do know that that was not on my list of people in that administration that probably deserves a little bit of a slap on the hand. Hey, she secured the border. I mean, she did a phenomenal job on that. So that's what had me scratching my head, Terrence, on why, why she Got the pink slip. I thought she was doing a fairly great job, to be honest with you.

[Terrence Bates]

Yeah. And of all the cabinet secretaries, she is probably one of the more high profile ones. Obviously, that position may be also a bit more high profile, but if you were to list off all of the cabinets to secretaries, one would think that Kristi Noem would probably be among the first that one would name. In other headlines, Brian, the U.S. house joined the Senate in rejecting a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump's authority to continue attacks on Iran. The measure failed by a pretty close margin, 212 to 219. In the meantime, the US embassy in Kuwait is now the second American diplomatic mission in the Middle east to shut down over Iranian strikes. Iranian attacks on the country have already claimed the lives of six American soldiers there. Their bodies are scheduled to be returned to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware tomorrow. President Trump will attend the Dignified Transfer Service along with their families. That's going to be a sad day. Speaking of the president, though, he is on record this morning saying that he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader. 47 told Axios that the son of the late Ayatollah Motabo Khamenei, who at the moment is being considered a successor to the former supreme leader Motabo Khamenei, by the way, is the son, is, quote, unacceptable and a lightweight. So, look, Brian, I've got to ask you this question, particularly since you have worked in and around the White House so much. Initially, the narrative was this isn't about nation building. But then for the president to say that he wants to be involved in choosing the successor, it feels like whether it in fact is or not, it feels like nation building.

[Brian Glenn]

I'll take nation building for 100, please, Alex. That's exactly what this is. This is exactly. And I don't mean to make a joke about it, but that's exactly what it is. And you know, is it important that we do get a leader in that country, that it's not some radical, crazy person that we're going to, you know, seven years from now, we're looking at the same thing. We have the Israelis telling us that there's nuclear weapons, that we need to go in there, and then next thing you know, we're going in there again. So I might agree with him on this as far as having some type of say. So there it is.

[Terrence Bates]

And to be clear, Brian, I think that's probably the smart thing. You want to make sure that you install a government or leaders who aren't going to take us back into the same old rat race. But then say that from the beginning. Don't come out and say we're not in the nation building. We're not. Just say, all right, we're going to finish this war once and for all, and we're going to make sure that the new Iran is an Iran that's friendly to the west and doesn't take us back to where we have been. Just my two cents.

[Brian Glenn]

I agree, Terrence. I agree. I think most Americans would agree on that as well. He could go there and spend all this effort and time and lives only to have to go revisit it years from now. So I think it's, I think it's fair to say that it's okay. I support him on that. And when I support the war, I want to, I want to get this thing over with. We want to make sure that if we're there, let's, let's get it complete. I wasn't a big fan of going over in the first place. I was open about that. But we're in it, Terrence. So I want to win it. And I want to make sure we're not revisiting this for your kids and my kids. I want to make sure we don't revisit this again. Amen to that, brother. Hey, have a great weekend, Terrence, and we'll see you back on American Sunrise.

[Terrence Bates]

See you Monday, Brian. Have a good one.

[Brian Glenn]

You got it. All right, let's head over to Washington. And Capitol Hill is a big shakeup inside the Trump administration. Homeland Security Secretary Christine Omez, Terrence said, has been fired, the first Cabinet member to go in the president's second term. Now, the move coming just hours after a pair of tense congressional hearings. And on Capitol Hill, the House voting to let Operation Epic Fury continue, rejecting an effort to rein in the president's war powers. Joining us now to talk about both of those issues is national political reporter Neal McCabe. Neal, we'll start with Secretary Noemi. We saw the press conference yesterday. She wasn't in Nashville about that, but ended up being about that. Your thoughts on Secretary Noem out at dhs?

[Neal McCabe]

Well, there are different things. Keeping Noem in her job. Right. Do a good job, which he demonstrably did. But also, don't be a distraction for the White House. And this White House, as you know, is very concerned that they have a plan every day, they have a plan every week. And if, if they have to start catching arrows for people that they weren't expecting to catch arrows for they find that a distraction and they, and they want that gone. Noem had some job security because she could always drop out and run against Mike Rounds, the Republican senator from South Dakota. The deadline for that primary was March 31. And so, you know, that was always an option for her. After the 31st, she loses that leverage. This move works for her because she keeps her job. She stays in the administration. She's now the envoy for the Shield of the Americas. President Trump is hosting the summit for the Shield of Americas at the Dorrell Golf Course Saturday. So that's going to be big. That's going to be important. And I would also tell you, Brian, the NOME camp did not see this coming. They were shocked, especially by Senator Kennedy of Louisiana, who is particularly sarcastic and nasty. But, you know, he dropped a dagger on her and that was it.

[Brian Glenn]

I have to think in a way, and I hate to use the word planted, but it's almost like that was a planted question. Look, out of all the things you could possibly talk about at this hearing, why would you talk about an ad campaign that I saw in airports almost every single week? Going through, real quickly, thoughts about her replacement, Mark Wing Mullen, senator from Oklahoma, thoughts on him?

[Neal McCabe]

I was at the Armed Services, the Senate Armed Services hearing, what, Tuesday? Mullen was the strongest defender of the president and his actions. If you look at that tape, it was like an audition tape for a job in the administration. He is very strong. I also talked to Congressman Cole, Tom Cole from Oklahoma. He told me that because, because Mullen was in the house for like 10 years now. He's a senator. He has acted as a sort of liaison between senators and congressmen on the Republican side. And he has friends all over the building, regardless of politics. It's a good move. Obviously, it's a safe move in this Senate because Senate Republicans are going to give one of their colleagues a hall pass, especially because there's a Republican governor in Oklahoma, so they won't lose that seat in an interim basis. So it was the safe. It was a safe choice, which also ends up being a smart choice.

[Brian Glenn]

There you go. Neil McCabe, how can people follow you on social media, my friend?

[Neal McCabe]

You can find me at reporter McCabe on all the socials.

[Brian Glenn]

There you go. I'm going to go follow you right now. I'm just kidding. I already follow you. Hey, Neil, thank you so much. Have a great Friday. We'll see you on the flip side. Thank you.

[Neal McCabe]

Back at you.

[Brian Glenn]

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Foreign It's a happy Friday if you're in Fort Lauderdale. Looks pretty nice right now. Welcome back America Sunrise early edition. I am Brian Glenn, and joining us now is the one and only David Brody. Who? David, when was the last time you've been in Fort Lauderdale, Florida? It's been a while for myself.

[David Brody]

Yeah, it's been probably two years or so. I mean, I go to Florida all the time. I go about two or three times a year. But not down to Fort Lauderdale, typically, quickly. I kind of skip it. I don't know, maybe I should go there.

[Brian Glenn]

I should. We should go. Yeah, we should go. Okay. Yesterday at around what, 10. Oh, around noon. Christy. No, high noon. Christy Noem pushed out at dhs. She was actually in Nashville at a conference. It was supposed to deliver a message. Obviously that was not the speech she gave. She took some questions from reporters. But how surprised were you that she got the pink slip yesterday?

[David Brody]

I wasn't too surprised, but look, it happened pretty quickly. And what I mean by that, as you know, Brian, is that the hearing just went horribly. And typically Trump will give you some passes until he actually says, no more, you're fired. But that hearing was just a bridge too far. And so it surprised me a little bit that it was almost instantaneous in that sense because of that acute situation with John Kennedy and the whole thing with the $220 million ad buy and all that. But I think it was obviously more than that, right? I mean, it was death by a thousand paper cuts, right? I mean, it was everything. He didn't like the Corey Lewandowski stuff. She wouldn't deny that. I mean, that was just bad pr. And speaking of bad pr, I think that's the overall point here, is that, you know, immigration is his number one issue as it relates to the base and making sure that he gets always gets positive marks on cleaning up this country in terms of immigration. But she was, then she was becoming a net negative in that area just from a PR standpoint. And he couldn't let that go on because as we know, Trump loves some good pr. Who doesn't? But Trump is keenly aware that PR rules the day and he gave her a long leash here. But at some point it just became a case of diminishing returns. Brian?

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah. And then Senator Mark Wayne Mullins from Oklahoma, I'm familiar with him. He was in Congress for a short amount of time before he ran for Senate, was an open seat, won it. Now he's tapped for DHS secretary. Thoughts on Mark William Mullens?

[David Brody]

Well, I mean, I think the jury's still out. We don't know exactly. You know, it's different when you're a senator compared to running a, you know, a cabinet level department. So we just don't know exactly. Having said that, you think from his bona fides, you think and his resumes resume that he will be good. But then again, you know, the wild card is President Trump. I mean, you know, how does he get along with Trump? What does he do to make sure that the ball is being marched down the field? And I think for him the key is going to be obviously interior enforcement. But I do think that because, let's be honest, the administration pulled back from Minneapolis and there's kind of been a recalibration on all of that. I think that makes his job easier. And so I think he'll probably do pretty well. He's going to go, it's going to be smooth sailing through the confirmation process. That won't be an issue. And look, the one thing I know he has going for him, he's a former undefeated MMA fighter. So if you're a former MMA fighter, a, I don't want to get into a disagreement with him because I will be literally horizontal on the ground. But other than that, I just think that he's, he's up for the job. There's no doubt about it.

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah, I'll be with you. Horizontal on the ground. He always bounces these balls walking through the, the halls of the Senate too. It's pretty funny. Okay, let's transition over to Texas, obviously the Pax. And Cornyn, who's going to get the endorsement that has continued to dominate the conversation. I know what my X feed looks like. I would imagine yours is about the same. Your thoughts on if and when this actually happens?

[David Brody]

Well, can I just say one thing? And, you know, listen, I'm trying to do the bless your heart to President Trump, but, you know, listen, is that the most undemocratic thing I've ever heard, you know, a president saying, look, the minute I endorse, I need you to get out of the race. And, you know, don't worry about what the voters have to say. It's just like he's the kingpin. He's the. I hate to call it the mob boss of kind of like, hey, this is how it's gonna go down.

[Brian Glenn]

Listen, I get it.

[David Brody]

I understand what he's trying to do, right? It's gonna be a lot of money. They gotta spend money in other races in Michigan and Ohio. I understand the thinking on it, but just from a philosophical point of view, the last thing you wanna do is tell voters, no, you know what? I've decided who's going to be senator and that's it. I need everybody else to drop out. I just. It's just dirty.

[Brian Glenn]

I don't like it.

[David Brody]

I don't like it at all.

[Brian Glenn]

Yeah.

[David Brody]

I'll be honest with you.

[Brian Glenn]

Well, it's about time for me to drop out. Everyone can tag into David Brody. We'll just do this and tag into each other. David, as always, thank you. We'll see you in about five minutes.

[David Brody]

You bet.

[Brian Glenn]

All right. And we'll see you back here on Monday. Have a fantastic weekend. As always, you can follow me at Brian GlennTV across the board. And remember, goodbye, God bless, we'll see you on Monday.