D-Day, Jobs Report, Trump Vs. Musk, & Germany's Strategic Win

  D-Day at 81 Today marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day—the Allied invasion of Normandy that marked the beginning of the end of Nazi tyranny in Europe. Eric reflects on the bravery and sacrifice of over 150,000 troops who stormed the beaches for liberty, not conquest, and why remembering their sacrifice is more important than ever. Jobs Report: A Mixed Message The latest jobs numbers are in: 139,000 jobs added, unemployment steady at 4.2%, and wages up. But are these full-time, family-supporting jobs—or just another mirage?  Trump vs. Musk: Republican Realignment Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trading jabs over the GOP tax bill, highlighting deeper tensions within the conservative movement.  Germany’s Strategic Win          While American headlines are filled with drama, Germany’s conservative leader quietly scored a major trade and Ukraine policy victory in Washington.    Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where things stand. Subscribe for daily insight before dinner.