The WFEA Morning Update

Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Mamdani July 4th Speech,VA Secretary Collins, SBA in NH
Jeff Chidester’s Morning Opening: Mamdani July 4th Speech,VA Secretary Collins, SBA in NH

July 6, 2026

The Morning Update Host highlights a recent interview with VA Secretary Douglas Collins on the current state of veterans’ care in the USA.

Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Lelly Loeffler paid a visit to New Hampshire and talks about how SBA loans are helping small businesses in NH.

Jeff breaks down NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Fourth of July speech attacking American Exceptionalism.

 

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