# TODAY'S NEWS, June 16-17, 2026

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Podcast: [Today's News with Larry Schweikart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-s-news-with-larry-schweikart-7165588)
Published: 2026-06-17T21:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://todays-news.simplecast.com/episodes/todays-news-june-16-17-2026-rWUfnis7
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Duration seconds: 1382

## Resource

This commentary argues that recent federal actions are exposing election-related fraud, expanding government oversight, strengthening immigration enforcement, and advancing conservative policy goals. It highlights FBI investigations, voter registration trends favoring Republicans, national security changes, AI governance concerns, immigration enforcement, cultural shifts away from religion, economic developments, international security issues, entertainment industry news, and several healthcare-related stories. Many claims are presented from a strongly partisan perspective and would require independent verification.

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