In this episode of the Big News Roundup, host Bill Thomas discusses escalating tensions with Iran, privacy concerns regarding law enforcement's access to Google searches, a bizarre squatter scandal, China's military dealings, and exciting updates from the entertainment world, including Tom Hanks' new role and a boxing rematch between legends.

In this episode of The Big News Roundup, Bill Thomas dives into the latest political firestorms and media shakeups. He unpacks backlash surrounding California Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial remarks, explores reports that Joe Rogan could join 60 Minutes, and examines major Medicaid fraud allegations in New York.

Plus: China’s alleged fake media websites, escalating cartel violence in Mexico, the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, President Trump’s State of the Union, an AI-generated hockey highlight moment, and Bruce Springsteen’s anti-Trump tour. Sharp commentary, satire, and the week’s biggest headlines — all in one fast-moving roundup.

In this episode of the Big News Roundup, host Bill Thomas discusses several pressing topics including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's controversial plans to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security, the Supreme Court's recent ruling against President Trump's tariff policies, and the budget crisis in New York City under Mayor Zoran Mamdani. The conversation also touches on China's trade practices and concludes with a light-hearted note on William Shatner's new heavy metal album.