Security Concerns & Relocation of Officials - Several senior Trump administration officials, including Steven Miller and Christine Gnome, have moved to military bases in the Washington area due to security concerns and protests [1][2][3][4] - The relocation is partly attributed to increased security precautions following the Charlie Kirk assassination attempt in September [2][3] - Protests outside officials' homes, including harassment and the distribution of flyers with addresses, contributed to the decision to move [3][7][8] - There's a concern that living on military bases may shield officials from the "vibe" and desires of the general public [6][7] Nuclear Weapons Testing - The president expressed a desire to resume nuclear weapons testing [10] - Experts argue that resuming nuclear testing is unnecessary, as the US already possesses a comprehensive database of tests and advanced simulation capabilities [11][15] - Restarting testing could encourage other countries, like Russia and China, to resume their own testing, potentially undermining global non-proliferation efforts [12] - The US already conducts tests on nuclear weapon systems and components through simulations and non-explosive tests [13][14][15]

Utah has a plan to deal with homelessness, lining up behind President Trump's belief that people should not be allowed to sleep on the streets. State officials say they're preparing to pull more than a thousand homeless people out of Salt Lake City and into a sprawling campus on the outskirts of town. Supporters call it a place where people can get the services they need.Critics call it a detention camp. Joining us now, New York Times reporter Ellen Barry, who filed that piece from Salt Lake City. So what e ...

680,000 folks in Oklahoma rely on SNAP benefits to help them. State leaders are calling for a special legislative session to find emergency funds. The need is real out there.The Salvation Army in Oklahoma reports so many people called looking for food help. The charity's phone lines crashed. Joining us now, Oklahoma State Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kurt.Thank you very much for joining us, Madam Leader. >> Sure, glad to. >> So, are you going to have that special session.You know, I I haven't heard that m ...

Joining us now, the person making a lot of the critical money decisions, DNC Chair Ken Martin. It's good to have you here, Mr. . Chairman.Uh, I want to start with marquee races. Okay. Governor of New Jersey, a state where Democrats have strong registration advantage.The incumbent is a Democrat. Mikey Cheryl has kept pace in spending with Jack Cherelli. But the newest poll, while it does show Cheryl still leading, is within the margin of error. Do you believe this race is that close within the margin of erro ...

The New York Times editorial board is out with an expansive interactive piece this morning asking this question. Are we losing our democracy. In it, the editorial board lays out 12 benchmarks of what it calls democratic erosion from the stifling of disscent to the persecution of political opponents.The editorial board argues that the United States has regressed on all 12. The piece concludes this way. The United States is not an autocracy today.It still has a mostly free press and independent judiciary and ...

So, we got something very important that we've been waiting for. Literally just handed to me. 15 pages.We've been waiting for this Massachusetts judge to let us know whether or not the federal government is essentially going to be forced to pay for SNAP benefits. We're just 10 hours and 10 minutes away from 42 million Americans losing this benefit. I want to bring in MSNBC senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin.Lisa, what did the judge say. So the judge Chris is saying that the defendants are obligated to use the ...

I want to bring in Delaware's Governor Matt Meyer. Delaware is one of five states declaring this impending crisis a state of emergency. Governor, thank you for being here.I know you were listening. Uh Rosa in Texas where they're preparing for this surge of need. The woman here in New York whose SNAP benefits are running out.She's worried about feeding her grandson. Is that indicative of what's happening in your state. >> Well, here in Delaware, it's a little different.Let me just first by saying as an Ameri ...

not a conventional dictator. We are facing an narco terrorist structure that has turned Venezuelan territory, Venezuelan resources, Venezuelan's institutions and that turned them in to to the fa to the favor to the activities of a criminal cartel. >> And this language you use, naroterrorism, this is exactly the language that the Trump administration uses about Venezuela.And President Trump is saying after the boat strikes, the land will be next. Do you support US military strikes on the territory of Venezue ...

Here to discuss, John Soapil from the New Agents podcast, a former BBC North American editor, Stuart Stevens is back with me as well. John, why did King Charles make this move? Now, >> it is a seismic move that the king has made and the brief statement that was issued last night by Buckingham Palace, which is essentially stripping Prince Andrew of any last vestage of power and privilege, also contained that last paragraph that you read. And I think the reasons for it are so powerful. I think not only was it ...

Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown is starting to significantly affect people's lives, moving beyond political debates [2] - There is a lack of urgency in Washington to resolve the shutdown, despite the crisis it's causing across the country [3][4] - Many Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities like food due to the shutdown's impact on programs like SNAP [6][7][14] - The shutdown could become the longest funding lapse in US history if it extends into the following Wednesday [22] Political Stance and Negotiations - The President's call to abolish the filibuster to end the shutdown is unlikely to succeed due to bipartisan support for it [9][16][17][21] - Compromise and negotiation are necessary to end the shutdown, but neither party seems willing to back down [10][26][30] - The President may be downplaying the shutdown to maintain control of the narrative and avoid political costs [23][24] Social Welfare and Public Understanding - One in eight Americans rely on SNAP benefits, and many will struggle during the shutdown [13] - There is a lack of understanding among some members of Congress regarding the struggles faced by those affected by the shutdown [28][29] - Food banks are seeing an increase in people from all walks of life needing assistance [28][29]