# TODAY'S NEWS, May 2-4, 2026

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Podcast: [Today's News with Larry Schweikart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-s-news-with-larry-schweikart-7165588)
Published: 2026-05-04T17:25:38+00:00
Episode link: https://todays-news.simplecast.com/episodes/todays-news-may-2-4-2026-cs9QLfpG
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Duration seconds: 948

## Resource

The roundup presents a highly partisan view of U.S. and global developments, emphasizing anticipated Republican gains through redistricting, military and foreign policy shifts under President Trump, legal actions involving high-profile figures, and economic trends favoring U.S. manufacturing and energy. It also highlights immigration enforcement, cultural and legal disputes, fractures in international alliances, and ongoing controversies tied to the Epstein case, while framing many developments as signs of political realignment and institutional change.

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