Now, since President Trump's first term, he has bulldozed his way through presidential norms with very little regard. And that week, last week, this week, really, that metaphor became a reality when the east wing of the White House was demolished at Trump's request with no respect for the historical structure and without any congressional approval or appropriation. The land which lays empty was the public-f facing arm of the White House.The place where school children, tourists, and foreign dignitaries ente ...

Today's meeting of the Veland Book Club is officially underway. Today I'm joined by Saba Taher, the best-selling author of many young adult novels, including today's feature, the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature winner, All My Rage. Saba, welcome to the Belchy Band Book Club.>> Thank you for having me. I'm really happy to be here. >> One of the uh themes explored in All My Rage is grief.I want to read a short passage. It says, "It doesn't take me long to get back to my street. And when ...

President Trump's massive demolition of the East Wing is now complete. Satellite pictures show what the White House complex looked like just a month ago. And here's the scope of the destruction on Thursday.With the East Wing of the building entirely gone, it'll be replaced with part of President Trump's 90,000 foot ballroom, the cost of which has now ballooned to $350 million. The money is expected to come from private donors, including Comcast, the current parent company of MSNBC. As the demolition of the ...

Legal & Political Landscape - Federal courts are grappling with the extent of presidential power to deploy the National Guard against the wishes of state governors [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] - The core legal question revolves around whether the president has absolute discretion to determine when prerequisites for deploying the National Guard (foreign invasion, rebellion, inability to carry out federal law) exist, or whether that determination is subject to judicial review [4][5][9] - Concerns exist that granting the president unchecked discretion to militarize cities could lead to abuse of power [5][10][15][16] - Congress has laid out specific criteria for deploying the National Guard, but the DOJ argues the president has absolute discretion and it's not subject to judicial review [8][9] Intergovernmental Relations - The Trump administration's plans to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco were called off after pushback from the mayor and tech industry contacts [1][13] - Differing approaches exist among mayors in dealing with the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard, with some taking a more conciliatory approach [13][14] - Concerns are raised that a mayor's or governor's relationship with the president should not determine whether their cities are militarized [15][16] Immigration Enforcement & States' Rights - The Justice Department's stance on immigration enforcement raises concerns about potential overreach and disregard for states' rights [17][18][19] - The Attorney General of Illinois asserts that ICE does not have unlimited immunity and that local law enforcement is capable of maintaining peace [19][20]

President Trump ran on the promise of putting America first, but American beef ranchers are saying his latest move does the opposite. On Wednesday, the White House announced plans to quadruple beef imports from Argentina at a lower tariff rate over the objections of American cattle ranchers. That decision comes alongside a $20 billion currency swap meant to prop up Argentina's struggling currency. Administration officials say the goal is to ease rising beef costs. But critics call it a political favor tied ...

They have gutted our programs. They have they have, like you said, dehumanized employees. What are we going back to, right.It's broken. And so, at some point, someone has to stop the bleeding, but I I'm a firm believer that you can hold more than one truth at a time. Yeah, we need to get paid.And being out here, I think people don't necessarily understand we can't do GoFundMes. It is against the law. We can't go get another job.That is against the law. Um, and so there are there's no unemployment. You got t ...

Millions of lowincome Americans will lose access to SNAP food aid benefits on November 1st, cutting off their only means of affording staples like milk or vegetables. >> Fear. Just fear like I don't know how I'm going to feed my kids >> to last all the way for the next month even to cover December.It won't >> we will be starving. What am I going to do is what I thought and it's not really fair to a single mothers trying to feed our kid and trying to get by to get better. >> Look beyond yourselves. Look beyo ...

It is day 278 of the second Trump administration and day 24 of what is now the second longest government shutdown on record and there appears to be zero end in sight. Democrats are standing firm on their demands for enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act before health premiums rise which are coming soon. While Republicans are accusing Democrats of holding the government hostage and keeping federal workers from even getting paid. Meanwhile, the president said he is cutting off trade negotiations wi ...

Social Issues & Community Support - Highlights the plight of furloughed workers and those struggling financially, such as a single mother needing to withdraw from her 401k [1][2] - Billionaire Robert Smith donated over $1 million to renovate a house for leadership development, particularly for young people interested in college [3] - Celebrates a five-year-old boy named Ryan who admires Jimmy Carter and wants to serve his community [4][5] Recognition & Inspiration - Recognizes workers serving the American people as MVPs [2] - Celebrates Red Panda, a halftime performer, for her resilience and inspiring comeback after an injury [6][7] - Advocates for Red Panda's inclusion in the Hall of Fame, emphasizing the importance of recognizing exceptional talent in sports entertainment [7] Diversity & Inclusion - Mentions Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, highlighting its notable members and its role in leadership development [2][3] - Addresses the decline of Black men on college campuses and the importance of supporting the educational pipeline [3]

Last week, if you are unaware, Indiana University fired the faculty adviser to their student newspaper and cancelled the paper's print edition entirely, all over what students say was a fight over what news content could be allowed in a special homecoming edition. Well, this week, the student newspaper at neighboring Purdue University stepped up. They distributed a special edition on their behalf all over Indiana's campus. The front page read, "We student journalists must stand together. " >> And it include ...