# TODAY'S NEWS, May 5-6, 2026

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Podcast: [Today's News with Larry Schweikart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-s-news-with-larry-schweikart-7165588)
Published: 2026-05-06T19:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://todays-news.simplecast.com/episodes/todays-news-may-5-6-2026-9Zn5HvMt
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Duration seconds: 888

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Republicans are gaining major momentum through expanding redistricting efforts, stronger voter registration trends, and continued support for Trump-backed candidates, while Democrats appear increasingly weakened by unpopular policies, investigations, and internal instability. Conservative victories are stacking up across immigration enforcement, cultural issues, and institutional reforms, while Europe, NATO, and Iran are portrayed as economically and strategically declining. The broader picture points to a stronger U.S. economy, continued global reliance on the dollar, growing AI influence across industries, backlash against taxation and government spending, entertainment shakeups, and even renewed public fascination with UFO disclosure and vaccine oversight.

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