May 8, 2026 CENTCOM releases video of US forces striking Iran-flagged tankers Chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin provides details on U.S. strikes on Iran-flagged tankers trying to evade the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg (Ret.) joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to weigh in.
May 8, 2026 Hantavirus outbreak: Cruise ship evacuates amid concerns for US passengers Health officials monitor a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, with three fatalities. Passengers are evacuating to the Canary Islands, while U.S. states track returnees for symptoms. WHO emphasizes low human-to-human transmission risk.
May 8, 2026 Funeral for CPD officer raises outrage for soft-on-crime policies The murder of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, a father of three, sparks widespread outrage over Illinois' soft-on-crime policies. Suspect Alphonso Talley, a repeat offender, was on electronic monitoring despite multiple pending felony cases.
May 7, 2026 Ben Shapiro addresses rise in antisemitism across the US Ben Shapiro and Harris Faulkner discuss the alarming rise in antisemitism in the U.S. after violent clashes broke out during a New York City synagogue protest.
May 7, 2026 Jim Jordan backs DOJ probe into Fairfax County DA, sanctuary policies Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, discusses the Justice Department's civil rights investigation into Fairfax County District Attorney Steve Descano for alleged sweetheart deals for illegal immigrants, linking it to broader sanctuary policies.
May 6, 2026 Clay Travis warns violent rhetoric may inspire the ‘next Luigi Mangione’ OutKick founder Clay Travis joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss the threat of political violence in America after the accused Palisades arsonist was reportedly ‘fixated’ on Luigi Mangione.
May 6, 2026 Federal agents execute warrants at multiple locations linked to Virginia Democrat FBI SWAT teams and federal agents executed a massive string of raids across Virginia targeting locations linked to State Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas, one of the state's most powerful Democrats.
May 6, 2026 DETAILS: Israel reportedly UNAWARE US was nearing deal with Iran Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to report on claims Israel was not informed the White House was nearing a deal with Iran as tensions remain high.
May 6, 2026 Iran peace deal nears as Trump touts progress Retired Gen. Charles Wald discusses reports of a potential one-page peace deal between the U.S. and Iran as Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms the end of 'Operation Epic Fury.'
May 4, 2026 Ben Ferguson accuses Democrats of ‘victim shaming’ Trump after assassination attempts Podcast host Ben Ferguson joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss some Democrats’ anti-Trump rhetoric and its potential role in fueling political violence.
