Ashcroft: “We should not remove people from the ballot based on allegations”

Colombo & Katie

Missouri’s Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has been VERY busy. Tony and Katie discussed his home being swatted after a prank call. Ashcroft cleared the air on a recent CNN interview that had a lot of people speculating about something he didn’t say. Plus, he explained why Missouri will use the style of a caucus this year instead of a primary for voting.

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Missouri GOP Statewide Lincoln Days: Unite, Inspire, Celebrate America 250! The Missouri GOP State Lincoln Days will be held February 20-22 at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri. On Friday, February 20th, The Tim Jones and Chris… Read more: Join Tim and Chris LIVE at MO GOP State Lincoln Days in Springfield Feb. 20

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PICTURES: Americans for Prosperity Presents: NewsTalkSTL LIVE from Jeff City
On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, Mike Ferguson in the Morning and The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show hit the road to broadcast live from the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for the First Day of Session. Mike was… Read more: PICTURES: Americans for Prosperity Presents: NewsTalkSTL LIVE from Jeff City

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We Now Know the Accused J5 Pipebomber’s Motive…
Susie Moore, RedState On Sunday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a memorandum in support of the pretrial detention of accused pipebomber Brian Cole Jr., and it’s liable to raise some eyebrows (and possibly some folks’ blood pressure). You’ll note… Read more: We Now Know the Accused J5 Pipebomber’s Motive…