Hour 2 [04/17/2026]: FISA Failure, Immigration Power Fight, Bannon H-1B Push, and Carnival Cruise Verdict Debate

Hour 2 opens with discussion of the House failing to renew FISA, setting up national security debates with upcoming appearances from Eric Burlison and James Carafano. The conversation moves into international tensions tied to Iran and energy markets, along with criticism of Kamala Harris’s gas price messaging. A major focus follows on immigration and census politics after comments from Yvette Clarke spark debate over congressional representation and illegal immigration counts. The hour also highlights Steve Bannon’s push to end H-1B visas and challenge establishment Republicans, including John Cornyn and Lindsey Graham. It closes with the “In Other News” segment covering a controversial Carnival Cruise Line lawsuit verdict, sports media controversy involving USA Today, and lighter stories including a 60-year-old college football player returning after cancer recovery and entertainment news on Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, and Ariana Grande. Hashtags: #Hour2 #FISA #Immigration #SteveBannon #YvetteClarke #CarnivalCruise #USA Today #EricBurlison #JimCarafano #KamalaHarris #H1BVisas #Politics #Energy #CollegeFootball