MSNBC
Search documents
Chicago homeowner rips 'FRIGHTENING' immigration raid targeting workers on PRIVATE PROPERTY
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 17:13
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]
‘Major stress tests for both parties’: Election Day APPROACHES in key races
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 16:11
I think let's start on Argentina because Scott Bessant just made a little news, moved the ball forward in some way about the unprecedented um bailout essentially what I think would normally be known as a currency swap, but usually that's predicated on some sort of policy change which we're not seeing right now. Um but uh he told Christ Welker um that we are supporting Argentina with this 40 >> We have the sound. >> Oh, we have the sound.Great. Let's play the sound. How is this move America first, Mr.. Secre ...
Raskin: There has ‘never been a more humiliating subjection of the Speaker of the House’
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 16:08
We begin this hour with President Trump's push to expand his presidential power and what, if anything, is being done to try to reign him in. Just this week, Trump called for more of his political rivals to be prosecuted, issued a controversial pardon, then said that the Department of Justice owes him money. But some Democrats refused to stand idly by, and are taking action.Senators Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren have introduced a resolution to officially condemn Trump's pardon of Chong Pong Xiao, the foun ...
'A House of Dynamite' director responds to Pentagon accusing nuclear doomsday film of inaccuracy
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 16:07
A new film will have y'all on the edge of your seat. Trust me, I've seen it twice. It was terrifying.A House of Dynamite is an anxietyfueled highstakes thriller that follows members of the US government as they scramble to respond to a looming nuclear threat. It tracks what the director calls the quote 18 minutes to decide the fate of the world. Take a look at the trailer.I always thought just being ready is the point. That keeps the vill in check. keeps the world straight.They see how prepared we are. No o ...
'We're all for it': Rep. Raskin on why Jack Smith should be allowed to publicly testify
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 16:06
President Trump is zeroing in on the next targets of his revenge campaign. He is now calling for the criminal prosecution of Biden era Justice Department officials Christopher Ray, Jack Smith, Merrick Garland, and Lisa Monaco, falsely claiming that they rigged the 2020 election. Quick fact check for everyone.Trump was in fact the president during that election and Smith, Garland, and Monaco were not even in power. They were all private citizens. In another effort to set the record straight, special counsel ...
Experts discuss ‘irreparable change’ in government as Trump shatters Presidential norms
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 14:29
Joining us now are Laura Baron Lopez, MSNBC White House correspondent and Tulu Ola Ronipa, staff writer at The Atlantic and co-author of the Puliter Prizewinning book, His Name is George Floyd, one man's life and the struggle for racial justice. Thank you both for joining us this morning very early and on set. Um Laura, I want to start with you because I you and our colleague Von Hillyard wrote this piece that kind of encapsulated exactly what a lot of people were thinking and we'll start there.A rigorous t ...
‘Chaos, fear, and lawlessness’: Democratic Rep. recounts ‘shocking’ ICE tactics witnessed in Chicago
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 14:27
The Trump administration is reportedly planning a major shakeup among senior leaders in immigration and customs enforcement. The New York Times reports that while plans are not yet finalized, the proposal stems from frustrations from Donald Trump and within the Department of Homeland Security over the pace of deportations, which are lagging behind the president's goal of more than a million by the end of the year of his first year back in office. The Times cites three people familiar with the plans.Meanwhil ...
DOJ ‘cannot intimidate people from voting’: New Jersey AG slams Trump for election monitor plan
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 13:48
The Trump administration says it is preparing to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey next month, targeting two states led by Democrats holding major off-year elections. Not Virginia. I wonder why.Justice Department officials say the goal is to ensure transparency. But the monitors will be deployed in five heavily Latino counties across California. And in New Jersey, it will have go to the county with the highest Latino population in the state with 43%.State officials wasted no time ...
Raskin: There has ‘never been a more humiliating subjection of the Speaker of the House’
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 13:45
I mean, there has never been a more humiliating subjection of the speaker of the House of Representatives in American history than what we're living through right now. >> The Times is reporting the president is asking DOJ to pay him 230 million for his past cases. Is that appropriate considering it's a department under his control? I >> I'm not going to comment on something I haven't read, so I'm I'm not sure what you're talking about. >> How comfortable are you with the president apparently seeking $230 mi ...
MSNBC Exclusive: Zohran Mamdani responds to JD Vance: ‘Cheap jokes about Islamophobia’
MSNBC· 2025-10-26 00:54
JD Vance even took a swipe at you. The vice president of the United States took a swipe and we have the the tweet where he basically mocked the me you yesterday mentioned in your comments your aunt and he took a swipe at it saying um according to Zaharan the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some allegedly bad looks and completely marginalizing the experience of Muslim Americans in a post 911 America. >> I mean this is all the Republican party has to offer.cheap jokes about Islamophobia so as to no ...