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FRIDAY: DOJ deadline to release Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 20:07
The window is closing for the Justice Department, which has until Friday to release all of the Jeffrey Epstein files. That deadline established by the law Congress passed last month. Now, in an effort to increase the pressure on the DOJ, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have been publishing images they received from a subpoena of the Epstein estate. Out of the more than 95,000 images sent to the committee, Democrats, as of now, have only released 92.Those images feature several high-profile people ...
BREAKING: Officials announce arrests of 4 suspects in L.A. terror plot
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 20:07
Audrey Carol, 30 years old, Zachary Aaron Page, 32, Dante Gaffield, 24, and Tina Lelay, 41. Each from the Los Angeles area. Each is charged with conspiracy and possession of an unregistered destructive device in violation of title 26, United States Code Section 5861D.Uh we intend to file additional charges in the coming weeks as we finish reviewing the evidence. The defendants are all radical anti-government members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, which according to their own social media is an anti- ...
AG Bondi: FBI prevented 'massive' terror plot in CA
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 19:53
Breaking news this hour. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Justice Department has foiled several planned bombings targeting Southern California beginning on New Year's Eve. Ms.. Now Justice and Intelligence reporter Kendallian joins us on this. What more are we learning from the attorney general about this plot. Good morning, Anna.This is a breaking story and details are a little bit thin at this moment, but uh Pam Bondi is saying on Twitter that a group called the Turtle Island Liberation Front uh was be ...
In battleground House seat, health care costs stir fears of 2026 reckoning
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 19:51
Okamus resident Diane Holland lives with multiple sclerosis and was able to obtain health insurance through the Affordable Care Act in 2017. >> It's a lifeline. It it saves um me from deterioration with MS.Without it, I can get the drug treatments which are expensive. Her premiums are now set to more than double as a result of the ACA enhanced subsidies expiring at the end of this year. How does that change your life year budget.>> It just means that I personally have less money to live by because it doesn' ...
Rob Reiner's son arrested in connection with parents' death
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 19:42
Yeah, major development in this case. Uh we just learned, well, KBC learned from two law enforcement sources that Nick Reiner, the son of uh Rob and Michelle Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of Rob and Michelle Reiner. Uh there are uh LA County Jail has also posted records indicating that he appears to be in the custody of the LA County Sheriff's Department.Uh felony charges appear to be coming, although they have not yet not yet been posted in the LA Superior Court system, and he's b ...
Rob Reiner's legacy of activism remembered by Obama, Pelosi and more
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 19:28
Joining me now, Adrienne Elrod. She is the former senior adviser and senior spokesperson for the Harris Walls campaign. She worked for presidential campaigns where Reiner was a steady presence. Uh, thank you for coming on, Adrien. And I just want you to talk about Rob Reiner's political activism, what it was like to work with him, his commitment. >> Yeah, Chris, thank you for having me. I mean, first of all, this is just feels very unfathomable that he would not be here with us. Um, especially in such a tra ...
'Terrible and horrific, but not surprising': Brown Univ. student who survived 2nd mass shooting
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 19:26
For at least two students at Brown University, this was not their first mass shooting. One of them, Mia Trea, was just 15 when she was shot in the abdomen by a student who opened fire on his Santa Clarita High School. Her best friend was killed that day.Now she is a junior at Brown faced again with the trauma of school violence. She posted on X last night that this is not how she imagined life when she was a little girl, that she misses that carefree child she once was. Mia joins me now.Uh, thank you for be ...
Ben Smith: Trump is betting his presidency on AI. Can he sell it?
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 19:22
Fed Policy & Economic Outlook - Potential Fed chair candidate's willingness to discuss Fed plans with the President raises concerns about Fed independence [2][3] - An independent Fed chair is crucial, even if it goes against political interests [4] - Supreme Court emphasizes the need for Fed independence [5] Tariffs & Trade - Supreme Court's decision on tariffs could significantly impact the economy, potentially requiring paybacks or halting tariffs [5][6] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs is a major concern for businesses [7][21] - Tariffs can protect domestic industries, such as the automobile industry, from foreign competition [22][23][24] AI & Economic Growth - The current administration is increasingly focused on being known as the "AI president" [8] - AI investment is significantly boosting the US economy, potentially masking flat GDP growth if removed [14][15] - AI-related investments are benefiting various sectors, including construction, energy, and real estate [15] - A significant portion of stock market returns, particularly in the NASDAQ, is driven by a few AI-related companies [17] - The AI boom and the current administration's policies are closely linked, potentially creating a "bubble" [18] Political Implications of AI - There is a lack of coherent messaging from the White House regarding AI, leading to public concerns about data centers, electricity bills, job displacement, and children's exposure [11][12] - Politicians are starting to recognize the potential downsides and political risks associated with AI [13]
Exodus from Trump? New poll shows cracks in MAGA base
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 19:20
Joining us now, Terara mayor, former GOP communications director and co-founder and CEO of the Senica project. Philip Bump is an MS now columnist and contributor. Philip Trump claims to have created the greatest economy in history, but the economic data shows the following things.GDP growth forecast to be almost haved from 2024. Unemployment's ticking up. Inflation hasn't budged very much.So he may be willing to wait, but are Republicans. >> Yeah, it's a fair question. I mean, one of the things we've heard ...
Suspect in Brown University shooting remains at large
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 18:01
Investigation Status - Law enforcement is reassessing the threat and deploying resources to ensure community safety, but the suspect's current location is unknown [2] - The investigation involves cellular analysis, license plate readers, video feed reviews, witness interviews, and ballistics analysis [3][4] - Authorities are analyzing expended rounds and shell casings to determine the weapon type and potential owner [4][5] - The investigation has returned to "square one," focusing on neighborhood canvassing, witness interviews, and electronic information review [14][15] - The success of the investigation depends on the suspect's sophistication, including smartphone usage, reconnaissance, and awareness of investigative techniques [18] Investigative Techniques - Law enforcement uses a "picket fence canvas" approach, utilizing available cameras even if they are blocks away [7][8] - Video footage and smartphone data are expected to quickly lead investigators to the suspect's identity [9] - Enhanced police presence will be implemented in Providence and on campus to provide comfort and confidence [16] - Task forces combining federal, state, and local capabilities are expected to efficiently work the case [21] Community Impact - The campus atmosphere is somber, with students adjusting travel plans [9][10] - Students are expressing confusion and concern, especially after the initial person of interest was released [10][11] - The victims have been identified as Ella Cook and Muhammad Aziz Ummerov [12]