More Americans are about to feel the pain of the government shutdown. The Washington Post reports that while the president ordered the Pentagon to repurpose research and development funding to make payroll for members of the military who were set to miss their first paycheck Wednesday, civilian employees won't see the same treatment. Even Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the pain this morning on Fox.But the longer this goes on, the deeper the cuts are going to be. And Maria, to be clear, some of these c ...

Thousands of protesters are expected to come out in force this Saturday for the second batch of the no kings anti-Trump protest that's planned nationwide and Republicans are wasting no time smearing the demonstrators before they even set foot on the streets. There's Speaker Mike Johnson who has slammed the protest as a quote hate America rally that would draw the quote pro- Hamas wing and the Antifa people. Joining us now is Leia Greenberg.She's the co-founder of Indivisible, which is one of the main organi ...

Political Commentary & Public Discourse - The report highlights a significant discrepancy between Donald Trump's portrayal of Portland as a "war zone" and the reality on the ground, where it is described as a peaceful and joyful city [1][2][3] - The analysis suggests Trump is attempting to create a false narrative to justify militarizing cities with opposing political views, particularly by invoking the specter of Antifa and domestic terrorism [5] - The report raises concerns about the potential use of the Insurrection Act and the normalization of military presence in cities, characterizing it as a "fascist playbook" [8][9] - The report emphasizes the importance of peaceful protest and strategic action to counter the administration's rhetoric and avoid falling into a "psychology of fear" [10][11] Community & Law Enforcement Dynamics - Portland has a history of protest and values standing up for marginalized groups [14] - Portland police have shown restraint and professionalism, learning from past experiences, particularly the 2020 protests [15] - The report indicates that protests outside an ICE facility were dwindling before Trump's intervention, suggesting his actions escalated the situation [17][18][19] Far-Right Groups & External Influences - Far-right groups, including the Proud Boys, have a history in Oregon and were present at the January 6th insurrection [20][22] - Right-wing influencers are attempting to provoke constituents, but counter-protesters are showing restraint and de-escalating situations [21][23][24]

to deliver remarks. Let's listen in. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much everybody.It's a great honor. Nice place. Very nice.Mr. . President, Mr. . Prime Minister, Mr.. Speaker, esteemed members of the Knesset and cherished citizens of Israel, we gather on a day of profound joy, of soaring hope, of renewed faith, and above all, a day to give our deepest thanks to the almighty God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. After two harrowing years in darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are ret ...

No American president has ever done more for Israel. And as I said in Washington, it ain't even close. It's really not a match.Mr. . President, today we welcome you here to thank you for your pivotal leadership in putting forward a proposal that got the backing of almost the entire world. A proposal. A proposal that brings all our hostages home. A proposal that ends the war by achieving all our objectives.A proposal that opens the door to an historic expansion of peace in our region and beyond our region. M ...

Good morning and welcome to Morning Joe. On this holiday here in the United States, it is Monday, October 13th. We're still awaiting President Trump's address to the Israeli Parliament.You can see there on your screen some of the other speakers. The president is in the room. We see Prime Minister Netanyahu there.A lot happening on a momentous day. Let's get you caught up on everything that's happened overnight. Now, all 20 of the remaining living hostages in Gaza have now been released by Hamas. Seven of th ...

Welcome back to our live coverage of the historic events unfolding this morning in the Middle East. I'm Ali Vatitali and we're starting to receive images of hostages reunited with their loved ones. We gave you the news earlier this hour that all living Israeli hostages are now out of Hamas and into Israel and with the IDF.The Hostages and Missing Families Forum posted this image just moments ago of a released hostage with his wife and father. Another Israeli forum released this second image moments ago of a ...

[Music] Welcome back to our continuing coverage. We are still watching what's happening in Israel on the ground in hostage square as we get that news into us that all remaining living hostages are now back with the IDF and in Israel. You see their names and faces on the screen there.A bittersweet moment that marks at least the culmination of one small part of this ongoing conflict. one that the White House, other diplomats, Israeli hostage families, and Israelis themselves have been pushing for for the bett ...

So your reaction to David Noriega's reporting and how widely her views are shared in Israeli society and and I guess more broadly your take on the toll this war has had on the people of Israel. >> It's uh you know it's it had a devastating impact particularly immediately after October 7th and it was a brutal attack and the the largest number of Israelis killed since the birth of Israel. But the question and what she framed and what David talked about is what happens now.And there was a sort of sense that th ...

Geopolitical Analysis - The report focuses on the impact of the two years since October 7th on Israel, particularly the shift towards violence and dehumanization [2][4] - It highlights the perspective of an Israeli survivor who believes Israel has committed war crimes and genocidal acts in Gaza [4] - The analysis emphasizes the importance of accountability and societal reflection in Israel to determine its future path [7] - The report contrasts the potential for positive change with the risk of further isolation and grim consequences if Israel continues its current trajectory [8] - It acknowledges Hamas's war crimes on October 7th but argues that one atrocity does not justify another [8][9] Human Rights & Ethical Considerations - The report raises concerns about human rights violations by Israelis against Palestinians in the West Bank [3] - It mentions instances of Israelis expressing hateful sentiments towards those critical of the government's actions [4] - The report underscores the ethical dilemma of responding to violence with violence and the potential for societal damage [5][6]