# TODAY'S NEWS, May 7-8, 2026

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Podcast: [Today's News with Larry Schweikart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-s-news-with-larry-schweikart-7165588)
Published: 2026-05-08T19:21:00+00:00
Episode link: https://todays-news.simplecast.com/episodes/todays-news-may-7-8-2026-b_OIqli6
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Duration seconds: 979

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Republicans are gaining major structural advantages through court victories, expanding redistricting efforts, and large-scale voter roll cleanups, while Democrats are portrayed as politically collapsing, financially weakened, and increasingly unpopular. Conservative momentum is also building around investigations into election integrity, immigration enforcement, and alleged government fraud, while economic indicators continue pointing toward steady private-sector growth and strong markets. Internationally, pressure on Iran and tightening European immigration policies dominate the discussion, alongside skepticism toward EU competitiveness and continued fascination with UFO disclosures and institutional distrust.

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