"I wasn't leaving without them" Michigan Congressman on bringing a married couple home from a Mexican prison

Congressman Tom Barrett discusses his efforts to bring home Paul and Christy Akeo from a Mexican prison over a timeshare dispute, successfully negotiating their release in 32 hours. He highlights his first bill, the Clear Communications for Veterans Claims Act, aimed at improving VA communication with veterans. Barrett also addresses the impact of tariffs in Michigan, emphasizing the need for a strong manufacturing base for economic and national security reasons. Later, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmeti addresses the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship, emphasizing the ambiguity around the 14th Amendment and the impact of illegal immigration. Skrmeti highlights Tennessee's efforts to combat human trafficking, improve the Human Trafficking hotline, and address the illicit sale of Chinese e-cigarettes targeting children. Finally, Kevin Freeman highlights the impact of inflation and federal debt on the shift towards gold, noting recent legislative actions in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Alabama. He attributes the trend to the unsustainability of paper money and the Biden administration's policies. Freeman also touches on the potential for gold-backed cryptocurrencies and the broader economic implications of this shift, emphasizing the need for stable currencies amid global economic challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .