USC warns of major layoffs and pay adjustments to close a $200 million deficit, citing falling federal support and international enrollment, while staff blame costly campus projects. Meanwhile, President Trump sends more U.S. weapons to Ukraine and gives Moscow 50 days to agree to peace or face new sanctions. Trump faces backlash from his base over conspiracy theories demanding an Epstein list the DOJ says doesn’t exist. Courts block his immigration raids in Southern California, ruling agents can’t target people by race or language alone. Meanwhile, Nextdoor struggles to revive its app with AI and news partnerships after stock losses, and SpaceX plans to use Starship for in-orbit drug research. Together, these stories show political turmoil and bold business moves shaping headlines.
The Daily - Project 2025’s Other Project
During a congressional hearing yesterday, Republican lawmakers accused university leaders of failing to do enough to combat antisemitism on their campuses. That’s a claim that the university officials strongly rejected.
The hearing was the latest attempt by Republicans to use what they see as the growing threat against Jews to their political advantage. And it reflects a plan that was first laid out by the Heritage Foundation, the same conservative think tank that produced Project 2025.
That plan, known as Project Esther, may have once seemed far-fetched. Katie J.M. Baker explains how it has become a reality.
Guest: Katie J.M. Baker, a national investigative correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Even before President Trump was re-elected, the Heritage Foundation, best known for Project 2025, set out to destroy pro-Palestinian activism in the United States.
- University leaders rejected Republican attacks, saying they were working to protect Jewish students but also free speech on their campuses.
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Photo: Jared Soares for The New York Times
Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Start Here - Tariff Price Hikes Take Hold
Prices have crept upwards since President Trump’s tariffs went into effect, with promises of more on the way. GOP senators agree to cut $9 billion in previously-approved funding. And the DEA describes disturbing trends of college students buying stimulant pills laced with methamphetamine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Daily Signal - ANTIFA Terror Plotter Arrested, Vance Casts $9 Billion DOGE Cuts Tiebreaker | July 16, 2025
Today on the Top News in 10, we cover:
- FBI arrests ANTIFA Terrorist Benjamin Song after a major manhunt.
- Vice President Vance casts the tiebreaking vote to pass the D.O.G.E. cuts recision package out of the Senate.
- A Rhode Island state representative describes the arrest of an MS-13 member and fentanyl trafficker an “act of terror” by the “Nazi gestapo.”
Check out the rest of our interview with Andy Ngo: https://youtube.com/live/DAmZHZYkvks
Subscribe to The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoV3kHckydY58R7TaYsizl45Don't forget our other shows:
Virginia Allen's Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women
Bradley Devlin's The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown
Follow The Daily Signal:
Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day’s top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 7.16.25
Alabama
- Governor Ivey sends more first responders to TX to help with flood victims
- ICE Raids targeted Mexican restaurants in Auburn, Opelika, 40 arrests made
- Law professor at Alabama calls on ICE agents to stop masking their faces
- Family of Jabari Peoples files petition for release of video, hearing set for 8.4
- ALGOP elects George Williams to chair the AL Minority GOP
- Meterologist James Spann to launch the Alabama Weather Network in August
National
- President Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia and its copper
- Trump announces 92 billion dollar investment for PA energy infrastructure
- CA Senator Adam Schiff accused of mortgage fraud by Fannie Mae division
- US senate to vote on bill that makes $9.4B funding cuts to 2 programs
- WH counsel now reviewing 10K docs that might involve Biden's "autopen"
- Part 1 of interview with Douglas Mackey "the Meme guy" who just had a major legal victory in the 2nd Circuit court of appeals
Everything Everywhere Daily - Costa Rica
Located in the heart of Central America is the Republic of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is situated between Panama and Nicaragua and shares a similar colonial history with other countries in Central America.
However, over the last 100 years, it has taken a radically different path. A path that has allowed the country to avoid most of the problems that have plagued the rest of the region.
As a result, it has been much more stable and much wealthier than its neighbors.
Learn more about Costa Rica and what makes it different from its neighbors on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
***5th Anniversary Celebration RSVP***
Sponsors
Quince
- Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Mint Mobile
- Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed
Jerry
- Compare quotes and coverages side-by-side from up to 50 top insurers at jerry.ai/daily
American Scandal
- Follow American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe to the podcast!
https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/
--------------------------------
Executive Producer: Charles Daniel
Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer
Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere
Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip
Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/
Disce aliquid novi cotidie
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting Hammered - The Hardest Working Pen in Washington
Watch this episode on Youtube!
On this episode: We break down the many uses of the autopen, the backlash over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein list, and Chris Cuomo’s eyebrow-raising bid for NYC mayor. Plus: potential new cuts to the Department of Education, Trump’s NATO weapons deal, and the All-Star Game makes its return to Atlanta. Let’s get into it!
Time stamps:
13:59 - The Autopen
27:52 - Epstein
40:25 - Cuomo
46:00 - Department of Education
50:48 - NATO
59:35 - MLB All-Star Game
First Things Podcast - NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia)
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christopher J. Scalia joins in to discuss his recent book, "13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven't Read)."
NBN Book of the Day - Kelly A. Spring, “SPAM: A Global History” (Reaktion, 2025)
The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict that solidified SPAM’s place in global food culture. Created by Hormel Foods in 1937 to utilize surplus pork shoulder during the Great Depression, SPAM became an essential resource during the Second World War, and helped shape perceptions of American culture. SPAM: A Global History (Reaktion, 2025) by Dr. Kelly Spring explores SPAM’s complex history, from its inception to its resurgence during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its enduring legacy in places like Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa and South Korea. It demonstrates how SPAM, a long-lasting and valuable protein, played a crucial role during wartime and continues to influence dietary practices worldwide.
This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda’s interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
What A Day - The Trump Putin Breakup Explained
On the 2024 campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump repeatedly claimed he could end Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘on day one.’ Roughly 180 days into his second presidential term, the war has only escalated. What has changed is Trump’s attitude toward Russian President Vladimir Putin. This week, Trump announced a new deal to send U.S. weapons to Ukraine, after weeks of complaining about Putin’s increasingly destructive attacks. Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama and co-host of Pod Save the World, discusses the significance of Trump’s pivot. He also weighs in on the latest fault lines in the ongoing ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, mass layoffs at the State Department, and looming cuts to foreign aid.
And in headlines: The House joined in on the Jeffrey Epstein discourse, the Supreme Court greenlights mass layoffs at the Department of Education, and former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz testifies at his Senate confirmation hearing to be US ambassador to the United Nations.
Show Notes:
- Check out Pod Save The World – https://tinyurl.com/mrapf4a4
- Call Congress – 202-224-3121
- Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8
- What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast
- Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/
- For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday