Senator Reverend Rafael Waro is Democrat of Georgia who has been very outspoken about those expiring healthc care subsidies and he joins me now. Senator, uh, welcome news to you that this actually is going to happen. Mike Johnson saying today that while there won't be a vote before the end of the year that they will take up a vote in the House on the extension of the subsidies in the new year.What's your response in the Senate. Well, I can tell you as someone who comes from a state that's seeing the impact ...

Political Landscape & Presidential Influence - Trump's political support and control over the Republican party are eroding, with approval ratings at 36%, a level that often triggers panic among co-partisans [5][6] - Four Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to force a House vote on a three-year extension of insurance subsidies, defying Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump [7] - Multiple successful discharge petitions indicate Trump is on the wrong side of public opinion on key issues and is politically weak [11] Congressional Dynamics & Republican Party - Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledges the challenges of leading with the smallest majority in US history, attributing procedural difficulties to the narrow margin [13][14] - Marjorie Taylor Green believes Trump has lost his grip on the Republican conference and is seeking to oust Johnson [16] - Johnson's role is likened to that of a "mental health counselor," highlighting the need to manage diverse needs within the conference [19] Key Issues & Public Opinion - Americans prioritize the cost of living, particularly healthcare costs, and blame Trump for failing to lower prices as promised [11][12] - Democrats are unified in seeking to lower insurance premiums or prevent them from spiking, while Republicans are divided [12][13] - The cost of healthcare and insurance subsidies are central issues, with a discharge petition aimed at extending subsidies for millions of Americans [7]

Joining us now is Democratic Senator Jeff Mkeley of Oregon. >> Well, Senator, uh, what can you just make it plain for our viewers in terms of just what exactly to what degree of pressure blocking civilian nominations puts on the administration. So, what does this what does this really mean.>> Well, normally an administration can carry over nominations into the next year, the last unanimous consent to do that. And no way that's happening. Uh, I've just announced we're going to block it if they try to do it.I ...

Jack Smith just finished nine hours of testimony before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into the president. Smith said in his opening statement obtained by MS Now that quote Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and that he had quote proof beyond a reasonable doubt. But we won't hear Smith in his own words because judiciary Republicans fought to hide his testimony behind closed doors.Here are judiciary Democrats earlier today. >> I just want to say that Chai ...

Moments after we taped our show last night, the Mad Red Hatter wrote, "I can't believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. >> You can't believe they gave me my job back. I can't believe we gave you your job back." >> Jimmy Kimmel had the last laugh in the Trump FCC's failed bid to get him cancelled, as you saw there. He won the battle and his ratings rose after that clash. We can also report new he's just renewed his deal at a time when these companies are trimming late night budgets.Kim will beat ...

You know what they say, it's the most wonderful time of the year and love is officially in the air, even in Washington DC. Because as the Washington Post puts it, Marjorie Taylor Green and Donald Trump Jr. . got engaged.Don't worry, not to each other. That would be something. But they did each announce their respective engagements just last night.Now, Marjory's new betrothed may not be Donald Trump's son, but he is one of Trump's favorite MAGA reporters, Brian Glenn. you know, the one known for asking hard- ...

I don't know what people think me and Cash are are doing all day. I mean, I gave up everything for this. I mean, you know, my my wife is struggling.I'm not a victim. I'm not Jim Comey. It's fine.I did this and I'm proud I did it. But if you think we're there for tea and crumpets, I mean, Cash is there all day. We share our offices are linked.He turns on the faucet. I hear it. He's there at I He gets in like six o'clock in the morning.He doesn't leave till 7 at night, you know. I'm in there at 7:30 in the mo ...

Breaking news. Uh, this is regarding Dan Bonino. What have you learned.>> Well, there have been some good rep there have been some very good reporting by others that there are rumors and gossip that Dan Bonino may be on his way out. Um, what we add to this story and reveal is that multiple sources now have said that Bonino told senior FBI officials and his inner team at least a week and a half ago that he was leaving, that his last day in the DC bureau, the headquarters of the FBI was going to be on Decembe ...

In the midst of a steady drum beat of news of Donald Trump's retribution campaign continuing to target his political opponents and anyone and everyone who has ever sought to hold him accountable comes something different, a welcome dose of reality, courage, facts, and feelalty to the rule of law from the prosecutor who brought two of the most significant cases against Donald Trump. happening right now. Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying on Capitol Hill behind closed doors. He had asked to do th ...

Incident Summary - Two Iowa National Guard members and an interpreter were killed in an attack in the Syrian desert on December 13th [1][3][4] - The president has blamed ISIS for the attack and promised serious retaliation [5] - The attack occurred inside a local Syrian government base, with an ISIS member infiltrating Syrian security forces [7] Individuals Involved - Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, 29 years old, from Iowa [2] - Sergeant Edgar Torres Tovar, 25 years old, from Iowa [4] - Ayad Mansour Sakat, an interpreter from Mcome, Michigan [3][14] - Ahmad Al Shara, the interim president of Syria [5][18][19] Retaliation and Geopolitical Implications - The president is considering options for retaliation, including air strikes, but ISIS members are spread out [6][8] - The US military presence in Syria and its future is uncertain [19] - The interim leader of Syria, Ahmad Al Shara, is struggling to create a unified military force [18] National Guard's Role - The National Guard has been vital to the war against terror, with significant involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other missions [13] - The National Guard has 430,000 members in the Air and Army National Guard [14] Symbolic Importance - The dignified transfer ceremony underscores the loss, sacrifice, and service of the fallen [17] - It serves as a reminder of the ongoing war against terror and the commitment to bringing fallen soldiers home [12][16]