•Fauci's own journal proved he recommended closing the schools. Then he said under oath that he didn't. A doctor who questioned him from day one breaks it all down. In this episode of The Brief, host Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Dr. Houman Hemmati — ophthalmologist, biotech entrepreneur, frequent Fox News medical contributor, and one of the earliest public voices questioning COVID lockdown policy — for a comprehensive, evidence-based reckoning with everything that went wrong. Dr. Hemmati breaks down why the concept of "America's doctor" was itself the original sin — the idea that one person could be omniscient, infallible, and immune from questioning. He explains his own background in gain-of-function research (conducted as a…
AI:Dr. Houman Hemmati joins Shabbos Kestenbaum on The Brief to dismantle the fraudulent narrative maintained by Anthony Fauci, revealing that Fauci’s own journals contradict his sworn testimony regarding school closures. Hemmati explains how the "America's Doctor" archetype fostered an environment of unaccountable authority, leading to devastating social consequences such as collapsed test scores and skyrocketing obesity rates among children due to prolonged lockdowns. The discussion addresses the scientific logic behind the lab leak theory, critiques the effectiveness of masking mandates as mere theater, and condemns the unconstitutional pressures placed on medical professionals through laws like California's AB 2098 that attempted to…Open
Tonight on "Jesse Weber Live": Millions of people across the Midwest are bracing for more storms and potential flash flooding. Many are in areas already devastated by catastrophic flooding. We'll take you to a town inundated by this week's floodwaters. Plus, new concerns about the welfare of U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Reports allege poor living conditions on the aircraft carrier amid its lengthy deployment in the Middle East. An expert military panel joins Jesse to discuss. And with a jury now seated in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, we're joined by a filmmaker who spent years investigating the case and advocating for the trial to move forward. Also, major developments in another legal case we're following:…
AI:The Tupac Shakur murder trial has reached a major milestone with the official seating of a jury, ending decades of investigation delays and controversy. A filmmaker who spent years investigating the homicide reacted to the development, pushing for long-awaited accountability in the case. Additionally, concerns are mounting regarding reports of substandard living conditions for U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its deployment in the Middle East, while legal eyes remain fixed on Luigi Mangione as he faces potential plea negotiations with federal prosecutors.Open
AI:President Trump escalated his confrontation with the plaintiffs in the ongoing White House ballroom construction litigation by labeling them "treasonists" in a late-night social media post. The administration views these legal challenges as a coordinated attempt to weaponize the judiciary to settle political scores and obstruct executive functions, framing the lawsuit as a malicious effort to use courtroom drama against the President's agenda.Open
AI:U.S. retail sales have experienced an unexpected and sharp slump following the expiration of summer tax-refund spending, defying economist projections of growth. This sudden decline highlights a consumer base struggling under the weight of relentless inflationary pressures and devalued currency, exposing deep economic instability as the temporary stimulus from tax refunds fades.Open
“Look, you wanna get on television, you go on Fox TV and you say something bad about Bernie Sanders, get you some coverage. That’s the way it is,” the Vermont senator said.
AI:Senator Bernie Sanders criticized John Fetterman for appearing on Fox News to attack him, characterizing Fetterman's comments as a calculated attempt to manufacture outrage and farm media coverage. Sanders suggested the move was a strategic play to dominate the news cycle through performative political theater rather than meaningful discourse.Open
The news comes some 48 hours after now-former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her exit Wednesday.
AI:Andy Baker has announced his departure from the Trump administration, marking the second high-level exit in just forty-eight hours following the resignation of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. This rapid turnover within the inner circle comes amidst significant political volatility and intense scrutiny as the administration's key officials face sudden shifts in personnel.Open
A woman who said she painted “Clean hands dirty $” on the monument turned herself in Friday.
AI:A woman has turned herself in and surrendered to authorities after defacing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., with graffiti reading “Clean hands dirty $.” The suspect confessed to painting the messages on the monument, which serves as a sacred site honoring American veterans. This act of vandalism represents yet another assault on national symbols of heroism and follows recent patterns of desecration targeting historical sites.Open
Art gallery owner Bill DeLind never thought he would see the etching print stolen from his shop in 2018 ever again.
AI:A Picasso etching that was looted from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 has finally been recovered after being discovered in a derelict, vacant apartment. The piece had been missing for several years until it was located within the abandoned building, marking a recovery for the shop owner who originally reported the theft.Open
The CNN chief data analyst compared President Donald Trump’s “painful” disapproval ratings on the matter to three of his predecessors.
AI:CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten reports that President Trump is facing "atrocious" disapproval ratings specifically regarding high gas prices. Enten compared these painful numbers to the economic failures seen under three of Trump's predecessors, suggesting a significant struggle for the administration on this specific metric despite broader efforts by leftist outlets to obscure the direct impact of energy costs and policy on the American consumer's wallet.Open
Back in 2013, Paxton was filmed taking a $1,000 pen that didn’t belong to him and the real owner is still holding a grudge.
AI:In a display of petty grievance that distracts from serious political issues, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing social media backlash from a local man who has endorsed Senate candidate Joe Joplin Talarico due to an incident in 2013. The endorsement stems from video footage showing Paxton allegedly taking a $1,000 pen that belonged to the individual, an event used by the man to fuel his political stance against the Republican Attorney General.Open
