Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

It was a remarkable day in Congress.

House Democrats helped defeat an effort to advance a constitutional amendment that would permanently cap the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices. The vote comes as some Democrats continue advocating for expanding the Court.

Then another vote is getting plenty of attention: 192 House Democrats voted against a resolution condemning the Democratic Socialists of America and denouncing socialism.

We’ll look beyond the headlines and tell you what these measures actually said—and how members of Congress voted.

Plus, the Justice Department wants answers about skyrocketing beef prices, an emotional congressional hearing puts a human face on the immigration debate, and one South Carolina city has just been named among America’s best towns to visit.

⚖️ THE BATTLE OVER THE SIZE OF THE SUPREME COURT

Should the Supreme Court permanently remain at nine justices?

Republicans attempted to move forward with a constitutional amendment that would cap the number of Supreme Court justices at nine.

The effort failed.

This comes as prominent Democrats—including South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn—have discussed expanding the Court. Clyburn recently said he believes 13 justices would be a “pretty good number.”

Supporters of expanding the Court argue that Congress has changed its size before and say reform is justified.

Opponents call the idea court packing and argue that expanding the Court for political reasons could create a cycle in which whichever party controls Washington simply adds more justices.

We’ll explain what happened and why this debate could become increasingly important.

🗳️ 192 DEMOCRATS VOTE AGAINST ANTI-SOCIALISM RESOLUTION

Another House vote is generating controversy.

A resolution condemning the Democratic Socialists of America and denouncing socialism received significant Republican support, but 192 House Democrats voted against it.

Rather than stopping with the headline, we’re going to look at what the resolution actually said.

What exactly were members being asked to condemn?

What reasons did opponents give for voting against it?

And what does this vote tell us about the continuing debate over democratic socialism inside American politics?

🥩 DOJ INVESTIGATES SOARING BEEF PRICES

If you’ve bought steaks, hamburger or just about any other cut of beef lately, you already know this story.

Beef is expensive.

Now the Justice Department is investigating eight major grocery retailers as well as the nation’s four largest meatpackers as the government examines competition and pricing throughout the beef supply chain.

The key question is straightforward:

Why are consumers paying so much?

Is this primarily a supply-and-demand problem caused by America’s historically small cattle herd?

Are processors and retailers contributing to higher prices?

Or is it some combination of factors?

The DOJ wants answers—and so do American consumers.

🇺🇸 FATHER DELIVERS EMOTIONAL TESTIMONY ON IMMIGRATION

One of the most emotional moments on Capitol Hill this week came from Marcus Coleman, whose daughter was permanently disabled following a crash involving a truck driver described in congressional testimony as being in the country illegally.

Coleman appeared before a House subcommittee and accused Democratic lawmakers of “grandstanding” when discussing illegal immigration.

Whatever your politics, his testimony brings the immigration debate away from statistics and political arguments and back to the real people whose lives can be permanently changed.

We’ll show you what he told Congress and discuss the larger debate surrounding immigration enforcement and public safety.

🌴 ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST TOWNS IS RIGHT HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Finally, we’ll end with some good news from the Palmetto State.

CNN has named a South Carolina community one of the best towns to visit in America.

And no—it’s not Charleston this time!

Which South Carolina town made the list?

We’ll reveal it and explain why it’s getting national attention.

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