The Ben Ferguson Podcast

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses the federal search of Ilhan Omar’s residence, review the history of allegations that have surrounded her for years, examine reporting from multiple news organizations regarding immigration-related records, and analyze the political and legal implications of an ongoing federal investigation involving a member of Congress.

Federal agents executed a search wa...

Questions surrounding James Talarico's unexplained absence from the campaign trail have become a major story in Texas politics. After initially attributing his disappearance to the flu, conflicting public statements about where he received treatment have fueled new scrutiny, speculation, and debate as early voting approaches. Ben examines the timeline of Talarico’s absence, the competing explanations offered by the candidate ...

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben analyzes the growing controversy surrounding James Talarico’s campaign absence, the public debate over transparency from political candidates, media coverage of candidate health issues, and the political consequences of unanswered questions during the closing weeks of a major election.

Questions surrounding Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s absence from ...

In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson welcome Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg for a wide-ranging discussion about his recent viral interview with Tucker Carlson. Together, they discuss World War II, deterrence, NATO-era security principles, U.S.-U.K. relations, Russia’s economy, China’s ambitions toward Taiwan, and the cultural and constitutional values they argue have helped shape freedom and ...

In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben discusses allegations of technology platforms influencing political visibility, the impact of fundraising email filtering on campaigns, and concerns about how information reaches voters during election cycles. They also examine a recently disrupted ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Minnesota's Mall of America, review a series of terrorism-related arrests across the United Stat...

In this episode, Ben Ferguson examines DHS claims involving the arrest of more than 2,200 known terrorists, the Trump administration’s border security approach and an Inspector General report detailing how visa overstay cases, including some deemed national security risks, were handled between 2021 and 2024.

A new claim from Homeland Security leadership is reigniting the national debate over border security, immigration enfor...

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines reports concerning Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens during the Biden administration, debates over immigration policy and taxpayer costs, and the major Supreme Court cases that could influence immigration enforcement, gun rights, election law, and climate-related litigation in the years ahead.

New data on Social Security numbers issued to non-citizen...

In this episode of Verdict Week in Review with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss Tucker Carlson's recent commentary on Russia, World War II-era political figures, and foreign policy, analyze claims about the political effects of reduced USAID spending in Latin America, and examine debates surrounding U.S. influence abroad, socialism, communism, and the future political direction of countries throughout the Western...

In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben and Sen Ted Cruz discuss the controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s October 7 anniversary statement, reactions from activists and political leaders, ongoing debates over Israel and Hamas, and a major White House policy announcement expanding Trump Accounts through nationwide automatic enrollment for children. They also cover Cruz’s visit to the White House, his tri...

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses Zohran Mamdani’s October 7 anniversary statement, accusations and counterarguments surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, reactions from protesters and political leaders, and the role these debates may play in shaping voter attitudes ahead of the midterm elections.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement marking the third anniversary of the Oc...

In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s October 7 anniversary statement, reactions from activists and political leaders, ongoing debates over Israel and Hamas, and a major White House policy announcement expanding Trump Accounts through nationwide automatic enrollment for children. They also cover Cruz’s visit to the White House, hi...

Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged ISIS-inspired mass casualty attack targeting the Mall of America in Minnesota. The case is the latest in a series of terrorism investigations that Ben Ferguson argues highlights a continuing domestic threat from ISIS-linked radicalization and extremist violence. Ben breaks down the FBI's arrest of an 18-year-old Minnesota man accused of plotting a mass shooting at one of the nation'...

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses a Media Research Center analysis alleging that Apple News failed to prominently feature coverage of the Democratic National Committee's financial challenges, despite reporting by multiple national media organizations. They also examine academic research cited in the episode that alleges Republican fundraising emails linked to WinRed were disproportionately route...

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses new reports alleging that Apple News failed to prominently feature stories about the Democratic National Committee's financial challenges, despite widespread coverage from major media outlets. Ben also reviews academic research examining how political fundraising emails were handled by major email providers and what researchers claim was the financial impact on ...

In this episode, Ben Ferguson examines the rapid growth in Social Security number issuance connected to work authorization programs, the Congressional Budget Office's estimates regarding immigration-related public spending, and the broader economic debate surrounding immigration policy. He also reviews claims regarding federal benefit usage and the financial impact on state and local governments. The episode then turns to national ...

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines Secretary Mullin’s remarks and the broader implications for national security, immigration policy, and the ongoing debate over border enforcement. He breaks down the administration’s claims regarding asylum processing, identity fraud, and the challenges of tracking individuals who allegedly entered the country under previous policies. Ferguson also ex...

In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine President Trump's approval of Hasan's execution and revisit the 2009 Fort Hood massacre, including the Obama administration's decision to categorize the attack as workplace violence rather than terrorism. Cruz also shares his role in securing Purple Hearts for affected service members and discusses the warning signs that were allegedly missed before...

In this episode of the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast, Ben walks through the Supreme Court's most important upcoming cases and explain what is at stake in each one. They also examine the Inspector General's findings on visa overstays, discuss the broader implications for immigration enforcement, and debate how future administrations should address security concerns involving individuals who remain in the country after their legal status...

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben breaks down the Inspector General’s findings and discuss what they believe the report reveals about immigration enforcement policies during the Biden administration. They examine the distinction between illegal border crossings and visa overstays, the role of ICE and DHS leadership, and the impact of enforcement guidance issued in 2021. The conversation also explore...