TODAY ON THE ALEX JONES SHOW

Frank Corte Jr. (R-San Antonio) Alex talks with the Texas Representative who has proposed a constitutional amendment to limit local governments' power to exercise eminent domain for purely economic reasons.. Related Information: Corte leads charge for landowner rights

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BIG BROTHER

Fears over microchips developed for remote scans MICROCHIPS carrying sensitive personal information that can be scanned by sensors from a distance could be included in the proposed national identity cards, it emerged yesterday. Virginia Beach to Remove Red Light Cameras Friday According to police who checked the safety performance of the devices only once before a legislative hearing, rear-end collisions at the intersection of Holland and Rosemont increased from two to three in a four month period. This result is consistent with several studies that show an increase in accidents where cameras are used. ID Cards on Trial: Will ID cards have RFID tags? After watching the ID card bill debate last night, it is now clear that the Government is not just ‘reacting to the international demand for biometric passports’, but creating that demand. Its Passport Agency is developing the supporting technology, and is lobbying worldwide for its adoption. 2005 Proofpoint survey finds 63% of US companies employ or plan to employ personnel to monitor employee e-mail Smaller US companies employ people to monitor outbound e-mail at nearly the same rate as larger companies. Recent News: Secret students major in spying Watchdog Warns Of Big Brother Style System If Plans Are Implemented Soaring card cost headlines threaten UK ID scheme

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WORLD WAR III

N.Korea has one to two nukes but would still lose any war: US commander Communist North Korea has at least one to two nuclear weapons but the United States and South Korea could still defeat it in any war, the commander of US forces in the South said Wednesday. SKorea urges US not to provoke NKorea South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon said he has urged the United States to avoid provoking North Korea at a time when hopes are high for a new round of six-party nuclear talks. Related News: Russia Set to Build More Reactors for Iran Russia to Continue Nuclear Cooperation With New Iranian President Defector: China Has U.S. Spy Network

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WORLD NEWS

Thousands riot in China, attack police, burn cars Thousands of Chinese rioted in a dispute sparked by a lopsided roadside brawl, set fire to cars and wounded six police officers in an outburst likely to worry communist leaders in Beijing desperate to cling on to power. Taliban says it shot down U.S. chopper Afghanistan's militant Muslim Taliban claimed Wednesday it was responsible for shooting down a U.S. twin-rotor CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 17 aboard. Related News: U.S. Says Afghan Rebels May Have Downed Copter Mexico hails rebel 'initiative' The Mexican authorities have welcomed the Zapatista rebels' apparent plan to renounce their armed struggle and take up political action. President Vicente Fox's spokesman said there would be no legal hurdles for the rebels to join the mainstream politics. Recent News: CNOOC: Unocal Bid Not About Politics Mexican Forces Rescue Dozens Apparently Held by Kidnappers Italy eyes extradition of CIA-led kidnappers-source

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ECONOMY

Economy's Growth Is Better Than Expected The economy logged a solid 3.8 percent growth rate in the first quarter of 2005, a performance that was better than previously thought and a fresh sign the expansion is on firm footing. GDP growth revised up, beats forecasts Robust new-home building and stronger exports helped the U.S. economy expand at a faster-than-expected 3.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday as it revised its growth estimate up for a second straight time. Recent News: Oil holds over $60, market tests demand Oil holds above $60 as demand resilient

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SECOND AMENDMENT

Politicians Want Gun Buyers Checked, Not Illegal Aliens Dozens of U.S. House members who sponsored the nationwide instant background check system for gun buyers in 1993 or backed the expansion of that system in 2002, have shown no support for a similar database intended to identify illegal aliens trying to find work in the U.S. Government withdraws gun licences without explanation The government has withdrawn firearm licences with immediate effect, raising suspicion that it is already working on countering an armed revolt. Police complete security firm gun database CRIMINALS using guns stolen from security guards have more chance of being caught following the completion by NSW Police of the cataloguing of security firms' firearms. Recent News: Re-arming DC: Senators want to pack heat in capital

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ALEX JONES LIVE IN PERSON

Alex would like to thank everyone who came out for the screenings at the Alamo Drafthouse and helped to make the events such a huge success. FINAL SCREENING SOLD OUT! The last screening of Martial Law at the Alamo South Lamar on June 27 @ 8:00pm has COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! A few more screenings may be scheduled in the coming months. Click here for more info.