Well, joining me now is Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingle. She serves on the Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources Committees. Welcome, Congresswoman. It's good to see you again. So, let's first talk about the shutdown. The Trump administration has said it is not going to use emergency funds for the SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Yet, we have at least 25 states which will cut off crucial food assistance for about 42 million people on Saturday. 13% of your state, Michigan households, th ...

Today, a new escalation from President Trump announcing a fresh tariff hike on Canada. And it comes after an international spat over Ontario Premier Doug Ford's use of a 1987 Ronald Reagan radio address on tariffs and trade. The Reagan Presidential Foundation says the ad misrepresented Reagan's remarks and is reviewing its legal options on the matter.But back with us, we have Don and Susan and Jenna. So, Don, the president accused Doug Ford of using this ad to undermine the president's case at the Supreme C ...

Growing concerns about how far the Trump administration may go in its military actions against alleged drug traffickers in Venezuela. The administration dramatically escalated the military presence in the region by deploying the largest aircraft carrier in the fleet to the waters of South America. This after the US destroyed a 10th boat on Friday.The administration has provided no proof of its claims that this and the other targeted vessels were trafficking narcotics. Joining me now, retired first-star gene ...

Today, as Americans come to terms with the sudden destruction of the east wing of the White House, attention is turning to the donors behind building the next phase, that $300 million ballroom that lawmakers and ethics experts are questioning what's behind the donations of more than three dozen individuals and businesses, including tech companies Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta. Defense contractors Booze Allen Hamilton, Loheed Martin, and Palunteer and telecom companies T-Mobile and Comcast, the ...

It's day 26 of the government shutdown, which is the second longest in US history, and it all hinges on whether lawmakers can reach an agreement on health care subsidies. Now, Democrats want a bill that extends tax credits for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Right now, Republicans are refusing to extend those credits, which will expire at the end of the year.And if those subsidies do expire, and because President Trump already made cuts to Medicaid earlier this year, insurance premiums will ...

[Music] Welcome back. The shocking reality of President Trump's immigration crackdown in American cities has been laid bare in the first nine months of his presidency. We've seen one particularly cruel ICE tactic play out in a New York City courthouse.Immigrants will show up to their legally mandated court appearances and some are arrested, detained, and even deported. Now, this tactic was highlighted last week on this powerful New York magazine cover. It says, "The trap at 26 Federal Plaza. Every day in do ...

This was seen in a bunch of protests around the country. Uh women holding signs that described themselves as Aunt Tifa. Also, uh don't piss off the old ladies.No one crowned you king. Uh this one moved me. 100 years old.First protest. Uh this wannabe king deserves a royal flush. That was Venice, Florida.This one I think we can put this on television. Do we have the free balls one. Free balls for members of Congress who lost theirs.Here's one from DC. No wonder eggs are so expensive. All the chickens are in ...

on again offagain fight with Canada after a television ad got under his skin. First, he called off trade talks with Canada earlier this week because of the ad from Ontario's government using a 1987 speech from Republican President Ronald Reagan on the dangers of tariffs and protectionism. Last night, Trump posted on social media that he planned to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because the ad wasn't pulled off the air immediately and ran Friday during the first game of baseball's ...

More than 50 federal agents descended upon lower Manhattan earlier this week in an immigration raid targeting local street vendors. DHS said the agents arrested nine undocumented men. The raid drew swift push back from the public.Protesters were gathering around recording the agents and demanding answers. A day after all of this went down, New York Attorney General Leticia James rolled out a new online portal where people can share photos and videos of immigration enforcement happening across the state. Joi ...

Immigration Enforcement Concerns - Federal immigration agents conducted a raid on private property in Chicago without showing a warrant, causing property damage and arrests [1][2][3][4] - The enforcement operation involved agents jumping fences, attempting to extract individuals from a second-story window, and allegedly using tear gas [2][3][4] - There are concerns that the current administration's immigration enforcement lacks targeted priorities and guard rails, potentially violating constitutional rights [9][10][11] - Legal experts suggest the operation may not have fully respected statutes and the Constitution regarding immigration arrests [11] Economic Impact - Home renovation projects, like the $300,000 project mentioned, heavily rely on US-manufactured materials, with a small fraction going to installers [16] - Increased immigration enforcement could deter home remodeling and construction, negatively impacting US manufacturing and the overall economy, as housing constitutes one-third of consumer spending [17][18][19] - The chilling effect on the American economy could extend beyond individual immigrant workers [19] Legal and Ethical Considerations - There are concerns about the legal recourse available to the affected workers and their families, especially regarding their status and rights [20][21] - The administration may not be respecting legal statuses such as temporary protected status, deferred action, and parole, impacting individuals vetted and authorized to work in the US [22][23] - Concerns exist that court decisions might create a permission structure for targeting Latino workers based on their identity and work, potentially leading to unconstitutional stops [24][25] Community and Individual Impact - The property owner is donating $10,000 to help cover medical care and lost wages for the affected workers [14] - The workers sustained injuries requiring medical care, including stitches, and at least one was detained [13] - The incident has caused fear and trauma within the community, raising questions about the rights of residents against unlawful entry [4][7]