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U.S. Proposes New Drone Rules

A new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process. The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult. The industry has long pressed for this rule because being able to operate drones out of sight opens up a multitude of possibilities for their use. Being able to do this enables more use of drones for deliveries, inspecting infrastructure like bridges and power lines and other uses in agriculture over thousands of acres on large farms.

Trump Reviewing Candidates As Fed Chair Successor

President Trump says he’s reviewing four candidates as a possible successor to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. The president said he has narrowed the field of potential Fed chair candidates to four and that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is not on the list. He told CNBC that Bessent has taken himself out of contention. Jerome Powell, whose Fed term ends next May, has been brutally ridiculed by Donald Trump for not lowering interest rates. The president nominated Powell for the Fed job during his first administration in 2017.

We Have to Stop the Weaponization of the DOJ

Jasmine Crockett Has Steeped to a New Low

FBI Reports Overall Crime In U.S. Declined In 2024

Violent crime fell 4.5% in the United States last year, marking the second consecutive annual decline, while hate crimes decreased by 1.5%, the FBI said in its annual national crime report released on Tuesday. The report is based on data collected from 16,675 state and local law enforcement agencies, which together represent about 86% of the FBI’s crime data reporting program. It showed a decline in overall crime across the country following a pandemic-era spike. There was a 14.9% drop in murder and non-negligent manslaughter – the lowest rate in nine years – and a 5.2% decline in incidents of rape. It said 64 law enforcement officers had been feloniously killed in the line of duty last year. Firearms were involved in 46 of those deaths, according to a summary of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program report, which noted that assaults on law enforcement reached a 10-year high in 2024, with 85,730 officers assaulted in the line of duty. Not all law enforcement agencies provide this data to the FBI, and metrics used for the provided data are not always the same across agencies and jurisdictions. The summary report also highlighted nationwide decreases in property crime offenses in 2024. It said property crime decreased 8.1%, with burglaries down 8.6%. There was an estimated 18.6% decline in motor vehicle theft. “Relevant data helps police fight violent crime by aiding in resource allocation and it helps families learn more about their communities,” FBI Assistant Director Timothy Ferguson said on a call with reporters on Tuesday. In the next few weeks, FBI officials said, the bureau will start releasing monthly reports to better assist law enforcement agencies. “As we move toward monthly data releases and more agencies submit diverse data on a more frequent basis we can produce an even more timely and accurate picture of crimes in the United States,” Ferguson said.

Clintons Subpoenaed In Epstein Investigation

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a congressional probe that lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and other former top officials. The Republican-controlled committee also issued subpoenas for depositions with former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and eight former top law enforcement officials. The committee’s actions showed how even with lawmakers away from Washington on a monthlong break, interest in the Epstein files is still running high.

Why DOJ should indict former CIA director John Brennan

Why DOJ Should Indict Former CIA Director John Brennan

Massive Central California Wildfire Threatens Structures

More than 800 structures are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California. Officials say the Gifford Fire spans more than 113 square miles of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties with 3% containment. More than 1,900 personnel are battling the blaze that grew out of several smaller fires that erupted Friday along State Route 166 between Santa Maria and Bakersfield. Three people have been injured, including a motorist with burn injuries who was overrun by flames.

The New Democrat Party

NYC Mayoral hopeful, Zohran Mamdani, was joined by Elizabeth Warren as they discussed how to make the Democrat party more "progressive". We all know what that really means.

Understanding Trump's new tax credits

M. Dean Owen joins Mike Gallagher to break down Trump's new tax credits.

Is Jon Stewart stupid, jealous or both?

Ben joins Hugh to discuss Stewart’s rant and the real news of the week from Gaza and President Trump’s trade triumphs. Join Hugh LIVE: Weekdays, 3-6PM ET. Visit Hugh's website: https://hughhewitt.com Follow Hugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hughhewitt The Hugh Hewitt Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Subscribe to The Hugh Hewitt Show's podcast here: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowApple Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/HHShowSpotify Check out the Hughniverse for a commercial-free archive of The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show and The Aftershow with Duane "Generalissimo" Patterson anytime you want: https://www.hughniverse.com

Conservatives Rethink Tariffs as Revenue Rises

Join Hugh LIVE: Weekdays, 3-6PM ET. Visit Hugh's website: https://hughhewitt.com Follow Hugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hughhewitt The Hugh Hewitt Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughhewittshow/ Subscribe to The Hugh Hewitt Show's podcast here: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowApple Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/HHShowGoogle Spotify: http://bit.ly/HHShowSpotify Check out the Hughniverse for a commercial-free archive of The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show and The Aftershow with Duane "Generalissimo" Patterson anytime you want: https://www.hughniverse.com

Is There Any New Evidence Behind 'Russia, Russia, Russia'?

Russia Says it No Longer Will Abide by its Self-imposed Moratorium on Intermediate-Range Missiles

Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday linked the decision to efforts by the U.S. and its allies to develop intermediate range weapons and preparations for their deployment in Europe and elsewhere. The ministry didn’t say what specific moves the Kremlin might take, but President Vladimir Putin has previously announced that Moscow was planning to deploy its new Oreshnik missiles on the territory of its neighbor and ally Belarus this year.