Michael Barnes expresses satisfaction that former White House strategist Steve Bannon has been “isolated to the further fringe, where he belongs.” Barnes points out the irritation of many small business owners, noting that President Trump and Republicans in Congress raised their taxes. This segment aired on January 4, 2018.

Michael Barnes addresses the frustrations of fiscal conservatives and 20 percent of Republicans nationwide. The President should focus on the concerns of mainstream voters, not just the Republican primary base. This segment aired on December 26, 2017.

The U.S. infrastructure requires massive improvements, but more federal spending alone will not solve the problem, Michael Barnes states. Private-sector innovation, federal budget cuts, and reductions in bureaucracy are crucial to U.S. economic competitiveness. This segment aired on December 18, 2017.

Michael Barnes points out two problems with the timing of President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. Embassy in Israel will move to Jerusalem. This segment aired on December 7, 2017.

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