* Guest: Eldon Stahl - Field Coordinator - The John Birch Society - JBS.org - TheNewAmerican.com

* The Department of Education announced a partnership with Turning Point USA, aiming to enhance civics education nationwide ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026.

The coalition, America 250 Civics Education Coalition, includes over 40 organizations like Hillsdale College, America First Policy Institute, and Moms for Liberty.

* The Trump administration announced a redirection of nearly $500 million to historically Black colleges and tribal universities, financed by cuts to other education programs for minority students.

* Total funding for historically Black colleges this year will rise to $1.34B, a 48% increase, while tribal colleges will receive approximately $108 million, doubling their expected budget.

* From 2003 to 2023, the percentage of Americans who read for pleasure declined by 40%.

* Only 2 percent of participants with children under 9 years old reported reading with their children.

The decline in reading could affect Americans' learning, relationships, and well-being, according to the researchers.

* Guest: Bryan Rust, Over the past 50 years, The Rust Family has been working to educate customers about precious metals - FreeWaterCoinCo.com

* Honest Money Report: Gold - $3649.10 Silver - $41.80.

* Last week, parents and students reported that West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida, has been using its morning announcements to instruct students in witchcraft practices and spells - LC.org

The sessions, labeled "Witchy Wednesday," happen midweek every week, ending with a call to have a “wicked Wednesday."

* The Federal Reserve cut the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point!

* Mortgage Rates Fall to Three-Year Low - Mortgage rates have dropped to 6.13%, the lowest level since late 2022, marking the third straight week of declines.

The message from the market is clear: Interest rates are going down.

* The Federal Reserve has embarked upon a series of interest rate cuts that should continue through the balance of this year and into the third quarter of 2026—at least according to predictions from the financial markets.