The Steve Gruber Show

Scot Bertram | Sour Market Reaction to Trump's Tariffs- What's to Come?

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One —  U.S. stock futures are plunging, giving an indication of what could be expected today on Wall Street.  Dow Jones Industrial, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures all fell roughly four percent Sunday.  The Dow saw back-to-back losses of over 15-hundred points for the first time ever last week, while the S&P took a six-percent drop Friday, the worst since March 2020. 

 

Two ----   President Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for talks about new U.S. tariffs.  Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday that he had invited Netanyahu for discussions.  The talks are also expected to address Israel's war in Gaza.  Netanyahu's visit could mark the first in-person attempt by a foreign leader to try to negotiate a deal on tariffs.

 

And number three —    Actor Jay North, who played Dennis Mitchell in the in the 1960s sitcom "Dennis the Menace" has died at 73.  North had been fighting cancer for a number of years, passing away at his home in Florida on Sunday.  North also appeared in other shows such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Lassie, General Hospital and The Simpsons.

Scot Bertram | The Reactions to Tariffs & The Markets

Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines 

Diana Sroka Rickert | Illinois Bill Would Let Failing School System Send Homeschooling Parents To Jail

Diana Sroka Rickert, contributor to The Federalist. She is also a homeschool parent.

Illinois Bill Would Let Failing School System Send Homeschooling Parents To Jail

Tim Murtaugh | What is the Biden Pill Penalty and why is it a problem?

Tim Murtaugh, Trump 2024 senior advisor and Trump 2020 comms director.

Biden Pill Penalty.

As Congress moved forward with budget reconciliation, we’ve started to hear some things about something called the “Biden Pill Penalty.”

What is the Biden Pill Penalty and why is it a problem?

Scot Bertram | Millions of acres of national forests could be cleared for timber production in a bid to reduce wildfire risk

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One —  The death toll has risen to at least 19 as a result of severe weather across the nation's midsection.  More heavy rain is expected across the region as the storm threat shifts to the southern Mid-Atlantic and Southeast into Monday.  Forecasters say temperatures will drop behind the storm system with freeze alerts in effect tonight for millions from Oklahoma City and Kansas City to St. Louis and Indianapolis.

 

Two ----   Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the power of the U.S. needs to be reset.   Speaking on CBS' Face the Nation, Lutnick said the new global tariffs put in place by the Trump administration were to address a national security issue. He says it’s a major problem things like medicine and semiconductors aren't made in America. Lutnick said the tariffs will stay in place as President Trump seeks to reset global trade. 

 

And number three ---- Millions of acres of national forests, including a sizeable portion in Michigan, could be cleared for timber production in a bid to reduce wildfire risk. That’s according to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture plan. The Department of Agriculture couldn't specify how many acres would be affected in Michigan. The state is home to about 2.9 million acres of national forest lands.

Jason Snead | KS Bans Foreign Funding of Ballot Issue Campaigns and Ranked-Choice Voting

Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action.

KS Bans Foreign Funding of Ballot Issue Campaigns and Ranked-Choice Voting

Angie Wong | Tariff Mania, The Economy, & Political Blowback

Angie Wong, Miami GOP Committeewoman, & Chair, Capitol Hill Fight Club PAC 

AngieWong.com (x.com/AngieWong).

Tariff mania, economy, political blowback

Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch | Will Freeing the Hostages End the War?

Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, author of Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Meaning and Emotional Wellness.

Will Freeing the Hostages End the War?

Scot Bertram | Pam Bondi Recieves Death Threats after Seeking Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One —   U.S. stock futures are on the decline ahead of a new trading week on Wall Street.  Dow Jones Industrial, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures all fell roughly four percent Sunday.  Things haven't been much better overnight, with Dow futures having lost around 13-points - or more than three percent.  This comes after the Dow saw back-to-back losses of over 15-hundred points for the first time ever last week, while the S&P took a six-percent nosedive Friday, the worst since March 2020.

 

Two ----   Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in suing President Trump over his executive order on voting restrictions.  The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts and says voting restrictions are not authorized by the U.S. Constitution or by Congress.  Nessel says Trump's order is trying to force state election officials to impose overly burdensome proof of citizenship requirements when people register to vote. 

 

And number three ---- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says that she has received death threats for seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione. Mangione, accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthCare, has pleaded not guilty to state murder and terrorism charges.  His defense attorney has said the allegations were brought by a lawless Justice Department that is being guided by a political decision to seek the death penalty.  

 

Reagan Reese | WH Reaction to Tariffs and Markets

Reagan Reese, White House Correspondent, Daily Caller.

WH reaction to tariffs and markets

Mike Gonzalez | "NPR and PBS Are Begging for Mercy. They Don’t Deserve It"

Mike Gonzalez, Angeles T. Arredondo E Pluribus Unum Senior Fellow.

NPR and PBS Are Begging for Mercy. They Don’t Deserve It

Scot Bertram | Anthony Fauci Doubles Down on Covid Procedures

Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines 

Scot Bertram | TSA to Require a REAL ID in order to take Flight

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — Ford Motor Company has announced that it would allow car shoppers to buy its 2024-25 vehicles at the discounted price the automaker offers to its employees. Called "From America, For America," the promotion was unveiled on the same day a new 25% U.S. tariff on foreign vehicles took effect.

 

Two ----  Former heart surgeon and TV star Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The 64-year-old will manage health insurance programs for roughly half the country, with oversight of Medicare, Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage.

 

And number three —   The TSA's deadline to have a REAL ID license is just over a month away.  Starting May 7th, Americans will need to have a REAL-ID compliant driver’s license to take domestic and international flights.  If you don't have one, you’ll need a passport or secondary ID to travel through security checkpoints. Unless, of course, they postpone this deadline yet again.

Scot Bertram | The Release of Books Telling the Real Truth about Biden's Term in Office

Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines 

Scot Bertram | The Importance of Preventative Measures to Ensure Secure Elections

Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines 

Steven Wilson | A Solution to America’s Education Crisis

Steven Wilson, Pioneer Institute Senior Fellow.

A Solution  to America’s Education Crisis

Scot Bertram | 15 Non-Citizens in MI were able to cast ballots in November

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — Stellantis is temporarily laying off 900 employees in response to President Trump's tariff announcement.  The layoffs will impact workers at five of the automaker's U.S. facilities.  Stellantis also announced it will be pausing production at two of its plants in Canada and Mexico.  In a letter to employees, the company said it's assessing the medium and long-term effects of the tariffs on operations.  .

 

Two ----  President Trump says the tariffs imposed on other countries are working, and he is ready to make some deals.  Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said his initial tariff plan is over, and he's watching it settle in.  He said every country has called, asking to cut a trade deal with the U.S. to avoid the tariffs. 

 

And number three —   A months-long review by the Michigan Secretary of State's office has identified 15 individuals who allegedly are not U.S. citizens but still cast ballots in the November presidential election in Michigan. That’s according to the Detroit News. The 15 people are in addition to a University of Michigan student from China who allegedly voted illegally in  October.

Tony Abboud | FDA Tobacco Official Removed from Position

Tony Abboud, executive director of the Vapor Technology Association.

FDA Brian King Removal

Tim Walberg | Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Telecommunications Networks

Rep. Tim Walberg represents MI’s Fifth Congressional District. Congressman Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee.

Walberg,  Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Telecommunications Networks

Lauren Smyth | Upcoming book, 'Warsafe'

Lauren Smyth, award-winning author and radio  broadcaster with a passion for writing, adventure, and  unconventional storytelling. Since signing my first  publishing contract at age 13, I've written three young  adult action/adventure novels and contributed to the Into  the Unknown and Christmas Miracles anthology. 

Upcoming book, Warsafe

Scot Bertram | Spring Arbor couple released after spending nearly a month in maximum-security Mexican prison

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — Potentially historic flash-flooding is in the forecast for the eastern U.S.  A series of severe storms have already dropped up to four inches of rain across the South Central U.S., and now forecasters are predicting another eight inches through Saturday, especially in Missouri and Kentucky.  Millions of people could be affected.

 

Two ----  French President Emmanuel Macron wants European nations to freeze investment in the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's tariffs.  The European Union is facing 20-percent tariffs on all exports to the U.S. after President Trump unveiled his global tariff plan on Wednesday.

 

And number three —    A Spring Arbor couple has been released after spending nearly a month in a maximum-security Mexican prison.  Paul and Christy Akeo have returned to their home after charges against them were dropped.  The Akeo's were arrested March 4th on allegations of defrauding resort chain Palace Elite out of over 116-thousand-dollars for breaching a timeshare contract.  Congressman Tom Barrett visited them in prison and spoke to the president of the Quintana Roo Supreme Court to get the couple freed.

 

Steve Dulan | Trump Administration Investigating Billions of Dollars Given to Universities

Steve Dulan is a professor and a licensed attorney.

Tim Golding | Grassroots Push to Extend Trump Tax Cuts

Tim Golding, State Director AFP.

Americans for Prosperity Launches Seven-Figure Ad Campaign and Grassroots Push to Extend Trump Tax Cuts

Alexander William Salter | Simple Economics May Derail the MAHA Reform of Food Stamps

Alexander William Salter, economics professor in the  business school at Texas Tech University, a research  fellow at TTU’s Free Market Institute, and a research fellow  with the Independent Institute in Oakland, California

Simple Economics May Derail the MAHA Reform of Food Stamps

Scot Bertram | Hunter Biden Stripped of his Law License in Washington D.C.

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — President Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners. That includes a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union. Trump says he was placing tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States, while imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries in response to what he called an economic emergency.

 

Two ----  The man who was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with weapons in 2022 intends to plead guilty to a federal charge of attempting to assassinate a justice of the United States. Roske was found in June 2022 outside Kavanaugh's  Maryland, home armed with a gun, knife and burglary tools, according to court documents. He could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

 

And number three —    Hunter Biden is going to be permanently stripped of his law license in Washington, DC.  The son of former President Biden agreed to "consent to disbarment" in an affidavit filed on Tuesday after a recommendation from a disciplinary agency.  The DC Court of Appeals must now accept the recommendation to then accept Biden's consent to disbarment before making it official. 

Scot Bertram | Trump Following Through on his Commitment to Implement Tariffs

Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines 

Scot Bertram | Explore Hillsdale College to Expand your Knowledge

Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines 

Haley Strack | Standing up for Women's Rights

Haley Strack, William F. Buckley Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review.

"Real Women Rock" essay at National Review and those type of issues - women's  sports and elsewhere 

J.T. Young | Where Are the Left’s Protests Now?

J.T. Young, author of the new book, Unprecedented Assault: How Big Government Unleashed America’s Socialist Left, from RealClear Publishing and has over three decades’ experience working in Congress, Department of Treasury, and OMB, and representing a Fortune 20 company.

Where Are the Left’s Protests Now?

Scot Bertram | TikTok may have Found a Buyer...

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — U.S. stock futures sank as President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs of at least 10% and even higher for some countries. Shares of Nike and Apple each dropped about 7%. Big sellers of imported goods were among the hardest hit. Five Below  lost 14%, Dollar Tree tumbled 11% and Gap  plunged 8.5%.

 

Two ----  The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled the odor of marijuana alone isn't a sufficient reason for police to search a car without a warrant. In a 5-1 opinion, the court threw out gun charges against a man whose car was searched in Detroit in 2020. Voters in 2018 legalized the possession and use of small amounts of marijuana by people who are at least 21 years old, though it cannot be used inside a vehicle.

 

And number three —    TikTok may have found a buyer.  The New York Times reports Amazon has submitted a bid via office letter to Vice President Vance as well as commerce secretary Howard Lutnick.  The deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok is Saturday or it will be banned.