It was an almost unimaginable number. More than 5 million Americans turned out in small towns and big cities all across the country for those No kings protests against the against the Trump administration back in June. That No Kings Day protest, that one day in June is considered to be one of the three largest days of peaceful protest ever in US history.There were so many demonstrations on No King's Day in June that when we covered them here on this show the following day, we had to show them in batches of ...

It is time for money, power, politics. The Dow surged nearly 600 points today, clawing back more than half of Friday's losses after the president threatened new tariffs on China. By Sunday, President Trump appeared to have backpedalled and changed his tone a bit, writing in a truth social post that trade relations with China, quote, "We'll all be fine." Treasury Secretary Scott Besson also seemed to soften his rhetoric toward China today, saying both countries are in talks to deescalate the trade war, now e ...

Political Commentary & Potential Legal Implications - Trump praised the Egyptian president, referring to him as a friend since the 2016 campaign against Hillary Clinton [2][3][10][18] - Allegations suggest a potential $10 million cash transfer from an organization linked to Egyptian Intelligence to Trump's 2016 campaign [12][13][15] - The Justice Department reportedly investigated the $10 million transfer but the investigation was shut down [11][17] Financial Transactions & Campaign Finance - Trump's campaign was reportedly short on funds in 2016, leading to a $10 million loan to his campaign [7][13][14] - An organization linked to Egyptian Intelligence allegedly withdrew almost exactly $10 million in cash from the National Bank of Egypt shortly before Trump's inauguration [15] - The cash withdrawal involved bundles of $100 bills weighing approximately 200 pounds [15] US-Egypt Relations - Trump called the Egyptian president his "favorite dictator" during his 2016 campaign [1][5] - After being elected, Trump made the Egyptian president one of his first White House guests and praised him [8] - Trump approved nearly $200 million and later over $1 billion in aid to Egypt, despite opposition from his own State Department [9]

It is day 267 of the second Trump administration. The federal government has been shut down for nearly two weeks now, and there's no real reason to think this is going to end anytime soon. The House isn't even set to meet again for another week.The Senate will vote on a clean funding bill again tomorrow night, and it's expected to fail for the eighth time. And for the first time in our country, the White House has responded to a shutdown by seeing it as a window to fire thousands of federal workers. Those c ...

The vice president of the United States spent his Sunday morning stretching the truth on television. Margaret Brennan pushed through the fog of Vance speak to try to find out if there is a Republican position on the issue that Democrats insist must be included in any budget to fund the federal government. >> What is your vision for that healthc care policy.Do you want these tax credits to fade out over time, extend them and then fade them out. Are you open to making them permanent. >> Well, the tax credits ...

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Political Commentary & Justice Department - The former Vice President accuses Donald Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department and undermining the rule of law [1] - Concerns are raised about the politicization of the Department of Justice and the Eastern District of Virginia, potentially undermining its credibility and legitimacy [4] - The administration is perceived to be deliberately creating tension and confusion within organizations upholding law, order, and justice [6] National Security & Government Operations - Focusing on political targets diverts resources from actual threats to national security, such as terrorism and counterintelligence [3] - Deconstruction of the federal government impacts the ability to address domestic issues and international obligations [9] - There are concerns about the impact on federal employees and a decline in interest among college students in pursuing careers in public service due to politicization [7][10] International Relations & Peace Negotiations - Questions are raised about the credibility of the US government in negotiating peace abroad while targeting critics at home [17] - While acknowledging the importance of the hostage release deal, there are concerns that it may be treated as a real estate transaction [16][21] - The need for continued focus on a comprehensive plan for the Palestinian people, including self-determination and statehood, is emphasized [22][23][24]

Government Shutdown & Healthcare - The government shutdown is impacting constituents with increased health insurance premium rates, potentially doubling if Republicans don't act [1] - Restarted student loan payments and rising grocery/utility prices exacerbate the financial strain on Americans during the shutdown [1] - Republicans' healthcare "fix" involves slashing Medicaid by $1 trillion, impacting 15 million Americans and leading to rural hospital closures [7] - The speaker of the House is accused of delaying government operations and healthcare fixes due to external influence [13] Political Disputes & Accusations - Republicans are accused of prioritizing fundraising with wealthy donors over governing and addressing the needs of the American people [1] - The speaker of the House is accused of spreading lies and prioritizing political maneuvering over governing [9][10] - The speaker of the House is criticized for refusing to swear in a newly elected member, allegedly to avoid releasing certain files [9] - Republicans are accused of breaking their word on appropriations bills and undermining Congressional authority [11][12] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Subsidies - Concerns are raised about the expiration of ACA subsidies, with potential negative impacts on constituents [1][6] - The speaker of the House claims the ACA subsidy issue doesn't expire until the end of December and blames Democrats for the expiration date [4] - Public opinion, including Republicans and MAGA voters, supports maintaining ACA subsidies [6]

Since leaving the White House, President Obama has remained rather guarded when speaking about the state of our politics. The exception being his handful of appearances on the campaign trail. But recently, the former president has been far more vocal about his feelings toward the current administration. Today, on Mark Marin's podcast, he made perhaps his most direct comments yet about the dangers our democracy faces at the hands of Donald Trump, specifically referring to the latest National Guard deployment ...