Border Patrol's Paul Perez on stopping illegal aliens. Since returning to the White House, President Trump has made fighting illegal immigration one of his top priorities. While the administration is looking to deport illegal migrants from the U.S., there is also a push to not let them in. Border crossings are on pace to be the lowest in the last 25 years, with January 2025 seeing the lowest number of crossings in four years. President of the National Border Patrol Council Paul Perez explains why we are seeing this trend and shares what it's like to work at the border.

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President Trump praised Elon Musk & his DOGE team on their efforts to cut wasteful spending within the federal government, saying about Musk, “He’s a leader; he gets it done.” The IRS is the latest agency dealing with proposed cuts to staff, following DOGE officials exploring government waste in the Education and Defense departments. The President acknowledged Congress will have to play a role in these budget decisions too. Missouri Congressman Jason Smith explains why he shares the President’s enthusiasm for DOGE clawing back waste, fraud, and abuse.

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Tren De Aragua, the criminal gang formed in Venezuela, commits everything from murders to petty crime across the United States. President Trump's administration has designated the organization as a terror group, giving the government greater ability to combat the organization. A new FOX Nation special is looking to uncover how deep the organization's criminal ties go and why Americans should be alarmed by its rise. Retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro, host of "Blood In America, The Tren De Aragua Invasion," talks about the history of the organization, why he believes the government must take further action before they take further hold in the U.S., and what tactics the gang uses to carry out their crimes.

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President Trump has already instituted sweeping changes from tariff plans to DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts to major changes in immigration policy and our border security. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream talks about the latest legal questions surrounding the President’s executive power, reactions to DOGE’s federal spending cuts, and Americans' approval of the Trump administration’s actions so far.

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Susie Moore from RedState checks in from CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland (Washington, DC area) and gives us a recap of Day 1 at the conference including JD Vance and Elon Musk and a preview of the weekend lineup including President Trump on Saturday.

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(8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

The Missouri House approves the bill to put the St. Louis City Police back under state oversight. Now it heads to the State Senate.

Kash Patel is confirmed to lead the FBI.

AG Pam Bondi comments on lawsuits against sanctuary states and cities.

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's retiring.

St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is heard on audio leaving a deputy's job up to chance. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/02/21/st-louis-sheriff-rolls-dice-decide-deputys-fate/

The 76 passengers from the Delta flight from Minneapolis to Toronto that crashed and flipped over at the Toronto airport are being offered $30,000 each.

Team Canada beat Team USA 3-2 in overtime in the first Four Nations Faceoff hockey championship in Boston last night. The NHL season resumes on Saturday. The Blues host the Winnipeg Jets at Enterprise Center at 6pm.

Cardinals' spring training schedule kicks off on Saturday when they play the Miami Marlins at 12:10pm.

(8:20am) Should DOGE savings go to paying down the nation's debt or should it be sent out to taxpayers? One suggestion was sending checks of $5,000 to taxpayers.

(8:35am) We discuss a Reddit survey that looks at irritating phrases we encounter every day.

(8:50am) We wrap up Flashback Friday.

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(7:05am) Susie Moore from RedState checks in from CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland (Washington, DC area) and gives us a recap of Day 1 at the conference including JD Vance and Elon Musk and a preview of the weekend lineup including President Trump on Saturday.

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(7:20am) We continue the discussion on how the conservative movement needs to work together to move the country forward.

(7:35am) Is the Republican "big tent" a positive or negative for the conservative movement?

(7:50am) Gabe says Not Today, Satan!

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(6:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

The Missouri House approves the bill to put the St. Louis City Police back under state oversight. Now it heads to the State Senate.

Kash Patel is confirmed to lead the FBI.

AG Pam Bondi comments on lawsuits against sanctuary states and cities.

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's retiring.

St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is heard on audio leaving a deputy's job up to chance. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/02/21/st-louis-sheriff-rolls-dice-decide-deputys-fate/

The 76 passengers from the Delta flight from Minneapolis to Toronto that crashed and flipped over at the Toronto airport are being offered $30,000 each.

Team Canada beat Team USA 3-2 in overtime in the first Four Nations Faceoff hockey championship in Boston last night. The NHL season resumes on Saturday. The Blues host the Winnipeg Jets at Enterprise Center at 6pm.

Cardinals' spring training schedule kicks off on Saturday when they play the Miami Marlins at 12:10pm.

(6:20am) St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is heard on audio leaving a deputy's job up to chance. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/02/21/st-louis-sheriff-rolls-dice-decide-deputys-fate/

(6:35am) We discuss the upcoming launch of Reach Reproductive Health Services. More info here: https://outreachforlife.org/

(6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

The Missouri House approves the bill to put the St. Louis City Police back under state oversight. Now it heads to the State Senate.

Kash Patel is confirmed to lead the FBI.

AG Pam Bondi comments on lawsuits against sanctuary states and cities.

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's retiring.

St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is heard on audio leaving a deputy's job up to chance. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/02/21/st-louis-sheriff-rolls-dice-decide-deputys-fate/

The 76 passengers from the Delta flight from Minneapolis to Toronto that crashed and flipped over at the Toronto airport are being offered $30,000 each.

Team Canada beat Team USA 3-2 in overtime in the first Four Nations Faceoff hockey championship in Boston last night. The NHL season resumes on Saturday. The Blues host the Winnipeg Jets at Enterprise Center at 6pm.

Cardinals' spring training schedule kicks off on Saturday when they play the Miami Marlins at 12:10pm.

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