The immigration system in America is changing fast. Today Eric Rice sits down with immigration attorney and Fox News legal analyst Esther Valdez-Clayton to break down how immigration courts, workplace raids, banking restrictions, and federal policy shifts are reshaping illegal immigration in the United States. According to Esther, immigration courts are now functioning as “deportation courts,” with cases moving faster than they have in years. She explains how self-deportations are rising, why employers may become the next major target, and how financial pressure is pushing undocumented immigrants to leave voluntarily. Inside this conversation: - Why immigration courts are moving deportation cases faster than ever - What is behind the reported 2.2 million self-deportations? - How banks helped undocumented immigrants open accounts for years - Why workplace raids may become the norm - Trump administration’s primary strategy - The economic impact of illegal immigration on jobs, housing, and wages Marco Rubio’s role in pressuring foreign governments to cooperate - What Temporary Protected Status (TPS) rulings could mean for millions Whether you agree or disagree politically, this conversation goes beyond the headlines and focuses on what’s actually happening inside the courts and federal agencies. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on economics, geopolitics, immigration, and the future of America.

In this episode of The Rice Report, we sit down with Patrick Henningsen—fresh off the ground in Iran—to break down what he actually saw, what’s being reported, and where the truth starts to fall apart. If you’re trying to make sense of the Iran conflict, Lebanon tensions, and the bigger geopolitical game… this is where things get real. 💡 What You’ll Learn: What’s really happening inside Iran (from firsthand experience) The truth about protests, media narratives, and propaganda Why Lebanon is becoming a major flashpoint right now How geopolitical strategy shapes what you see in the news The role of the U.S., Israel, and global influence in the region This conversation isn’t about picking sides. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening beneath the surface—and why it matters more than ever. #Iran #Lebanon #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #TruthMatters Timestamps 00:00 – The Narrative vs Reality in Iran 01:30 – Why This Perspective Matters 03:00 – What Happened Before the Bombing 07:00 – The Truth About the “Protests” 12:00 – Media Narratives vs On-the-Ground Reality 18:00 – What Iran Is Actually Like Today 25:00 – How Propaganda Shapes War Support 32:00 – Breaking Down the Casualty Numbers 40:00 – What’s Really Happing in Lebanon 48:00 – Why Hezbollah Is Misunderstood 58:00 – The Bigger Geopolitical Strategy 01:10:00 – U.S. Involvement & Military Reality 01:20:00 – Financial Incentives Behind War 01:30:00 – Surveillance, Control & The Future 01:40:00 – Final Thoughts: What People Need to Understand

The deeper you go, the stranger it gets. Investigative journalist Nick Bryant has been on this case for years. In this conversation, Nick breaks down what’s really happening behind the Epstein files, and why the biggest revelations might still be hidden. If you’ve been trying to make sense of the Epstein case, this is where things start to click. (Will anyone wver really make sense of this?) Here’s what we dig into: -Why over 3 million Epstein-related documents remain unreleased -What insiders already know about recruiters, pilots, and facilitators -The push for an independent congressional commission—and why it matters -How media narratives may be shaping what you see (and what you don’t) -The difference between real evidence vs. misinformation in the files -Why accountability hasn’t happened yet… and what it would take This isn’t about picking sides. It’s about following the facts—and asking better questions. If you’re someone who wants the truth (not just headlines), this episode will give you a clearer picture of what’s actually going on behind the scenes. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that challenge the narrative 📥 Check out Epstein Justice to stay informed and get involved #EpsteinFiles #GovernmentTransparency #InvestigativeJournalism #TruthMatters #EpsteinCase Timestamps 00:00 – Nick Bryant’s 15-year Epstein investigation 01:00 – Why the Epstein case is still unresolved 03:00 – Government inaction & lack of indictments 06:30 – What’s actually in the released files 08:30 – Evidence of younger victims & network behavior 12:00 – The push for an independent commission 16:00 – Why prosecutions could happen quickly 20:00 – Political resistance & accountability issues 24:00 – Media role & public awareness shift 30:00 – Misinformation vs real evidence in the files 40:00 – How narratives spread online 45:00 – What happens next in the Epstein case