this latest prosecution of the former director of the FBI. Um, you know, there's a process to secure an indictment. Um, there's a a process of of predication, having some evidence before you do that.um here from and again I only know what I see myself in the media but the career prosecutors the apolitical prosecutors who analyzed this said there wasn't a case and so they brought somebody in who had never been a criminal prosecutor on day's notice to secure an indictment a day before the statute of limitatio ...

Freedom of the Press & First Amendment - The report highlights concerns that 97% of news stories are negative, impacting free speech [1] - The core issue revolves around the Pentagon's new policy restricting journalists, potentially punishing them for reporting unclassified information without authorization [1][12][13] - The policy is viewed as a violation of the First Amendment, with most news outlets refusing to sign on [1] - The Pentagon's actions are seen as cutting off the American public from information not pre-approved, limiting transparency [1] - The restrictions could lead to a lack of answers to vital questions about the Department of Defense's daily activities [2] Hypocrisy & Paranoia - The report suggests hypocrisy, as the official pushing the policy previously criticized liberals for seeking "safe spaces" [9] - Paranoia about leaks is cited as a potential motivation behind the policy [11] Potential Consequences & Historical Context - The policy may aim to expel news organizations, granting exclusive access to ideologically approved outlets [16][17] - The situation is compared to autocratic regimes where only one official news outlet is allowed [19] - Concerns are raised about the potential weakening of the relationship between the military and the civilian population [19] - The policy could lead the military in a new and dangerous direction, potentially unknown to the public [21]

We're now in the second week of a government shutdown and there's still no end in sight. Americans are starting to feel the effects. In a small town near West Point, a group of women are working together to keep their community fed during this shutdown.Our MSNBC investigative correspondent Mark Santia shows us how they're doing just that. Welcome to Highland Falls, New York. This village of 3,000 people sits just outside the main gate of West Point.It's the oldest military academy in the country, but even W ...

The Epstein case has many details and open questions. Our timeline today focuses on the key facts and developments starting in March 2005 when local police in Palm Beach, Florida, began a probe into Epstein, investigating reports of abusing victims as young as 14. The local case led to Epstein's indictment for a single count of soliciting prostitution in 2006, not the more serious alleged conduct.In fact, a lead detective in the Palm Beach office referred the case to the FBI to look at the more serious crim ...

Special Counsel Jack Smith is speaking publicly for the very first time about his investigations into Donald Trump, defending his team and his prosecutors and saying it's ludicrous to say the investigations of the president were politically motivated. >> The just incredible high level of integrity and uh competence and willingness to sacrifice of the people uh who do this work. And I'm talking about the people I worked with in the special counsel's office.Uh but the department of justice in the US, the FBI ...

because the other person speaking out and mustering courage is Tish James along with Jack Smith in this news cycle. Um I have never seen Tish James um really sound the note she sounded last night. But the idea that Donald Trump um is going to roll over these people or that these folks once targeted with what is clearly a vindictive prosecution just going on the sights and sounds of his own appointees inside the Justice Department and these US attorney's office um is unprecedented in its own right.So we're s ...

Joining us now, staff writer for the Atlantic, Caitlyn Dickerson, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention at DHS, Samantha Vinegrad, and former US attorney, and MSNBC legal analyst, Barbara McUade. So, Caitlyn, you're reporting on that broad definition of what it means to be in violation of this executive order. What how can that be used.Now, the story that I wrote looks at this expansion uh on behalf of the administration going after not just immigrants who Trump clearly artic ...

Joining us now, CNBC global supply chain reporter Laurianne Lorocco and Bloomberg news anchor and correspondent David Gura. Laurianne, what's it like at the ports right now with these tariffs. It is ugly, Katie.We actually have a quintuple tariff hit today. Uh the first is the 10% tariff on timber and the 25% uh tariff on kitchen cabinets and furniture. This is going to be inflationary, Katie, for the consumer as well as the homebuilders.And just if you think those tariffs aren't high enough, they're going ...

Look, I'm very disappointed cuz Vladimir and I had a very good relationship. Probably still do. I don't know why he continues with this war.I mean, I I had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin, but he just doesn't want to end that war, and I think it's making him look very bad. He could end it. He could end it quickly.And I I have to tell you, I give credit because who would think that Ukraine could have fought Russia for four years to essentially a standstill. Now, there has been some early early, ...

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Over the past two years, the population has faced shortages of food, education, clean water, shelter, and healthcare services [2] - Nearly 90% of the population lacks shelter [3] - Schools have been closed for two years [3] - Winter conditions in Gaza are harsh, exacerbating the challenges for those living in tents without basic necessities [7] Aid and Access - Continuous access to external food supplies is crucial, as Gaza's agricultural lands and minimal manufacturing have been destroyed [5][6] - All aid groups are ready to comply with security requirements, including providing complete inventories and undergoing screening processes [8] - A quick and thorough screening process is needed to ensure aid reaches people in need promptly [10] - Opening the Rafa crossing is considered almost essential for rebuilding and providing necessary aid, including shelter, food, water, medication, and medical services [10][11] Long-Term Impact - There are concerns about the long-term consequences of the situation on the lives of children in Gaza, who make up half the population [4] - Healthcare system has been utterly destroyed, posing a huge challenge to treat patients with infections [7]