Trump Assassination Attempt Sentencing, American Idol Backlash Over TPUSA Show, Federal Addiction Recovery Funding

Top headlines for Thursday, February 5, 2026

In this episode, we break down the life sentence for Ryan Routh, the man behind the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and the controversy swirling around an American Idol contestant performing at Turning Point USA’s rival Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, we explore the new HHS initiative allowing faith-based organizations to receive funding for addiction recovery programs.

00:11 Ryan Routh gets life in prison for Trump assassination attempt
00:56 Pastor Robert Jeffress reveals how the IRS targeted his church
01:43 Mike Johnson says 'borders are biblical,' responds to Pope Leo
02:31 Armenian archbishop’s message from prison to IRF Summit
03:28 Church leaders knew pastor’s son was abusing minors: lawsuits
04:20 'American Idol' contestant draws ire for singing at TPUSA event
05:09 Faith-based organizations can now get funding for addiction

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Links to the News

• Ryan Routh gets life in prison for Trump assassination attempt | Politics
• Pastor Robert Jeffress reveals how the IRS targeted his church
• Mike Johnson says 'borders are biblical,' responds to Pope Leo | Politics
• Armenian archbishop’s message from prison to IRF Summit | Church & Ministries
• Church leaders knew pastor’s son was abusing minors: lawsuits | U.S.
• 'American Idol' contestant draws ire for singing at TPUSA event | Entertainment
• Faith-based organizations can now get funding for addiction | Politics