Legal & Political Developments - John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, has been indicted on 18 federal counts related to handling of classified information [1] - Each count carries a potential sentence of 10 years upon conviction [1] - The indictment follows weeks of grand jury evidence regarding claims of improper retention of classified information [2] - Revocation of John Bolton's security detail by Donald Trump was later deemed necessary by the Biden Justice Department due to threats from Iran [3] - John Bolton is the third critic of Donald Trump to be indicted in three weeks, joining Leticia James and Jim Comey [3]

I was talking to people with whom I disagreed. But I had learned to always find something in their point of view and then build on that. So I did things like the congressional prayer breakfast every Wednesday morning was usually very conservative Christians and I never missed it.They called on me to pray and I prayed for the family of Vice President Agno who just had to resign. And the fact that I prayed for his family, it shocked all the other Republicans and I said, "Why not?" >> Rachel Meadow is still wi ...

Joining us now, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Um, Senator, thank you so much for joining us. Uh, first, let me ask you what um, Senator Thun was talking about there.He says he's in implying that there was a standalone bill that the Democrats could consider on expanding those Medicaid expansions, extending them out. Um, did that happen. Why did it not happen.Well, I don't know anything about what Senator Dun is talking about. I I've heard some uh rumors that he may be willing to have a vote ...

Since we've been back on the air, we have received confirmation that former national security adviser to Donald Trump, John Bolton, has been indicted. Um, as uh Andrew and Glenn have pointed out, there um are facts still to emerge. It is also a fact that he said of Donald Trump, quote, "I don't think he's fit for office. I don't think he has the competence to carry out the job. There's no guiding principle that I was able to discern other than what's good for Trump's election.He also said about Donald Trump ...

power represented here today and I come to ask you to go all out to get every negro in this county register to vote. >> That was Dr. . Martin Luther King Jr.. in 1966 urging black citizens of King Street, South Carolina to exercise their newfound right to vote. A right secured just a year earlier when Lynden B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.Nearly 60 years later, the law that ensured that right is now under attack. Yesterday, the Supreme Court appeared poised to weaken a key provision in tha ...

On Wednesday, President Trump confirmed something that every other administration might have kept shrouded in secrecy that he had approved new CIA actions inside Venezuela. A move so unprecedented that it prompted a question like that from a reporter. So far, US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean have killed 27 people with little information, evidence, or much of an explanation from the Trump administration on their goals and its war on drug trafficking.But sources tell the New York Times, which was ...

Jack Smith, in my opinion, is a criminal. And I noticed his his interviewer was I think that was Weissman. And I hope they're going to look into Weissman, too.Weissman's a bad guy. And he had somebody in Lisa who was his puppet. Worked in the office uh really as the top person.And I think that uh she should be looked at very strongly. I hope they're looking at Shifty Schiff. I hope they're looking at all these people.And I'm allowed to find out. I'm allowed to, you know, I'm in theory the chief law enforcem ...

Government Workforce Reduction & Veteran Impact - Federal government firings, impacting 4,000 to 40,000 federal workers, disproportionately affect veterans, who constitute approximately 30% of the federal workforce [1][9] - The firings contradict the administration's messaging of protecting veterans and service members, as many affected individuals are veterans [7][8] - Affected federal workers express feelings of betrayal, given the implicit agreement between veterans and the government regarding care and benefits, including veteran preference in retention [1][10] Justification & Counterarguments - The administration justifies the layoffs as necessary due to the government shutdown and to free up funds for essential duties [11] - Critics argue that the cost savings from firing federal workers are a small fraction of the federal budget and will not significantly aid other programs [12] - There are concerns that the firings are politically motivated, potentially targeting federal workers perceived as Democrat-oriented, which is refuted by the apolitical nature of their work [14][15][16] Impact on Individuals & Families - The layoffs create uncertainty for affected individuals and their families, impacting financial stability and future plans [13] - Those affected are described as everyday Americans, including veterans and service-disabled veterans, who have served the country honorably [17][18][20][21]

The government shutting down is putting preparations for the IRS 2026 tax season on pause with more than 34,000 federal workers at that agency alone furoughed. My next guest says the furlows are leaving him feeling uncertain about his future, concerned that he could be fired altogether. And joining us now here in studio is Jack Nougabau, a furled attorney at the IRS.Okay. Uh thank you for coming here. Uh, I know that you have been saying, "Look, I'm speaking on my own behalf. You're not speaking on behalf o ...

Joining us now, a Democratic Congressman from Maryland, Glenn Ivy, who represents about 65,000 federal workers. Congresswoman, welcome. Um, you just heard AOC there.Do you agree with her that Democrats are looking for a long-term solution. They don't want any kind of a quick band-aid fix. Well, I think her uh political analysis is right there for sure.And couple points in addition, keep in mind that when it came to extending the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, the House Republicans and the Senate Rep ...