The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:

• Dave Urbanski of The Blaze writes: “Blaze News investigative journalist Steve Baker—who for years has been searching for the truth about Jan. 6, 2021, and believes the U.S. government has been targeting him for it—on Friday was charged with four misdemeanors related to his Jan. 6 coverage at the U.S. Capitol after turning himself in to the FBI in Dallas. The charges are: Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, Disorderly conduct in a capitol building, Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a capitol building…Baker's Dallas attorney, James Lee Bright, added to Blaze News that withholding the nature of the charges against his client was a ‘really unusual’ move. Bright told Blaze News that he's ‘disturbed’ about what's happening with his client, especially given that Baker has been ‘in full compliance’ all this time. Bright also said the federal government ‘three-plus years later going after people who were legitimate functioning journalists that day’ appears designed to have an ‘absolute chilling effect.’” You can read the full article here: https://www.theblaze.com/news/blaze-news-investigative-writer-steve-baker-whos-been-reporting-on-january-6-handcuffed-charged
• While speaking from Eagle Pass, Texas, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he met with the parents of Laken Riley—a 22-year-old University of Georgia student who was murdered by an undocumented migrant last Thursday. Trump stated, “[President] Joe Biden will never say Laken Riley’s name, but we will…We’re not going to forget her.” He went on to explain that undocumented migrants are pouring across the U.S. Southern border unchecked as part of the “Joe Biden invasion.” During his visit to Eagle Pass, Trump was accompanied by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) who, similarly, called on President Biden to use executive action to halt the ongoing chaos at the border. Meanwhile, speaking from Brownsville, Texas, President Biden said this administration—as well as local Texas officials—are working hard to create a “safe secure border.” Biden then emphatically stated “it is time to act,” calling on Congress to pass legislation that will guarantee border officials have the resources they need while drastically increasing the number of judges available to process the asylum claims of migrants entering the country. But wouldn’t expediting asylum claims potentially encourage more migrants to flood the U.S. Southern border?
• While appearing on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump jokingly said of President Joe Biden: “He couldn't do this interview…I say it loud and clear: he should take a cognitive test. A president should take a cognitive test. They say that is unconstitutional...But I took two of them, and I aced both of them—I'm very proud to say."
• Cliff Maloney Jr.—Founder of The Pennsylvania Chase—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his campaign to knock on 500,000 doors in key districts throughout PA, with the initiative ideally increasing Republican mail-in ballot participation. Maloney explains that “as much as I like voting on Election Day” it’s important for Republicans to understand the vote early option is available to them. In past elections Republicans submitted a mere 20% of the total mail-in ballots. Maloney emphasizes that Republicans cannot fail to adapt and expect to win. You can learn more about The Pennsylvania Chase here: https://www.pachase.com