>> THIS IS "BALANCE OF POWER," LIVE FROM WASHINGTON, D. C. JOE: FROM BLOOMBERG'S WASHINGTON, D.C. , STUDIOS TO OUR TV AND RADIO AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE, WELCOME TO "BALANCE OF POWER." I AM JOE MATHIEU. TONIGHT, FULL ACCESS. --FULL ACCESS.TWO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, TOM MASSIE AND RO KHANNA, ARE SUCH A BRIEF THE REPUBLICAN WHAT THEY SAW FROM THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES. ACROSS THE POND, THE EPSTEIN SCANDAL HAVING A RIPPLE EFFECT ON BRITISH POLITICS. PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER, WHO NEVER MET EPSTEIN, IS FIGHTING F ...

For those waking up in Minnesota this morning, this ithe front page of the Star Tribune. In less than three weeks, the city of Minneapolis has now faced the loss of two of its citizens at the hands federal law enforcement. On January 7th, Renee Good was shot and killed while in her SUV. And yesterday, ICU nurse Alex Preddy was shot and killed while at least five agents surrounded him on the ground.Both were 37 years old. Both now share the same tragic story. In each case, the Trump administration wasted no ...

I'm in Minneapolis this week covering some large demonstrations in response to the ICE operations today after another fatal shooting of a man by federal law enforcement. >> I saw demonstrators reiterate that they want this operation out of the city. I was about a block from where we gives you the police tape of the shooting site.During the time I was there, every so often officers would sort of move people back. They would fire a flashbang nearby. I had saw an officer fire what looked like pepper balls at t ...

I we've got some breaking news out of minneapolis for those of you familiar with the city this is in the area of nicolette and east 26 law enforcement are responding to an incident in south minneapolis that is involving federal law enforcement officers this is the scene right now does seem to be a shooting we are still gathering information this is very very early on the minnesota governor tim walz has tweeted i just spoke with the white house after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning m ...

RT Clandestine (@WarClandestine)This is the textbook legal definition of an insurrection.Chicago Mayor says he signed an executive order to “reign in” the Trump administration, and set up “ICE-free zones”.They are obstructing federal law enforcement.This is 1860’s type stuff.https://t.co/zuqDRtNlvD ...

Oregon and the city of Portland are now suing the Trump administration to try to prevent troops from being deployed there. This after the president said on Saturday he was directing defense secretary Pete Hegsth to send troops to what he called the war ravaged city. Oregon officials say there is no need for the National Guard and they argue that sending troops could only incite a public outcry.What more are we learning about the actual deployment plans for Portland. So what we know Anna according to the Pen ...

Immigration Enforcement & Legal Challenges - The Trump administration is planning to expand immigration enforcement operations, potentially involving federal troops in Democratic-run cities like Chicago [1] - A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of unaccompanied minors to Guatemala [1][2] - The administration faces legal challenges regarding expedited removal processes, potentially leading to Supreme Court involvement [36] Political Implications & Reactions - The administration's actions are perceived as a political strategy to put Democratic governors on the defensive ahead of the 2028 presidential election [10][11][12] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have criticized the potential deployment of federal troops, with Johnson signing an executive order to protect Chicagoans' rights [5][19] - Some Democrats suggest the administration is attempting to manufacture a crisis in Chicago [15] Crime & Public Safety - The administration cites crime statistics in Chicago as justification for increased federal involvement, despite overall violent crime reportedly decreasing by nearly 20% and shootings by almost 40% [9][23] - Chicago residents are divided on welcoming federal help, desiring crime reduction but preferring prevention efforts and community-based solutions [22][23][26] - Recent shootings in Chicago resulted in more than 50 shootings, killing seven people, including victims aged 14 and 17 [27] Immigration Policy & Practices - The administration's focus on mass deportations and targeting "the worst of the worst" is challenged by the practical difficulties and resource demands of pursuing actual criminals [30][31] - The administration attempted to expedite the deportation of children pursuing asylum claims, violating special protections for minors under US law [32][33] - The administration is accused of attacking the judge who blocked the deportation of children, claiming she is "kidnapping" them [34]

We have new details this morning on President Trump's new crackdown on crime in a city he loves to criticize in his own backyard, our nation's capital, our home, Washington DC. As part of his new week-long campaign, some 450 federal law enforcement officers from various agencies were stationed across the city last night in hightra areas. And Trump announced on social media that tomorrow he will hold an event at the White House that will quote essentially stop violent crime in DC, which he claims has become ...

Government Oversight & Law Enforcement - The report highlights concerns over the supercharging of ICE with \$170 billion, suggesting the creation of a "super federal law enforcement agency" [1][2] - The expansion of ICE is described as potentially doubling in size with 10,000 personnel over the next 5 years, raising concerns about the detention of individuals without criminal records [3][4] - The report mentions that 54% of the country thinks the administration is going too far with ICE enforcement of immigration laws [6] - Concerns are raised about the deployment of ICE and the National Guard, and even US Marines, in cities like Los Angeles [7] Political & Policy Concerns - The report suggests that the administration is obsessed with creating its own national police force due to a perceived lack of control over local police agencies [9][10][11] - The report indicates a concern that the administration's policies are driven by an anti-immigrant agenda, causing chaos and terror [14] - The report mentions concerns about healthcare being taken away from 17 million Americans [21] Corruption & Ethics - Allegations of corruption are raised, including a \$400 million foreign plane deal and potential crypto schemes benefiting the Trump family [22][23] - The report mentions Paramount's \$16 million settlement in a lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview, raising concerns about corporate influence and potential bribery [25][27]

Legislative & Policy Focus - The Senate Commerce Committee is working to pass a bill to deliver on promises made to the American people, including securing the border, rebuilding the military, and extending the 2017 tax cuts [2][3] - The bill includes a $12.5 billion investment in modernizing air traffic control systems, addressing outdated equipment and embracing modern technology like GPS [8][9][10] - The Commerce Committee is considering a tweak to the moratorium on state aid laws, tying it to the federal broadband expansion program, which may face challenges before the parliamentarian [4][5] - The senator advocates for technology decisions based on merit, citing the $42 billion broadband program that failed to connect a single home due to dislike of StarLink [11][12] Economic Impact & Investment - The senator introduced a provision to create an investment account for every newborn child in America, with an initial $1,000 and the potential for $5,000 annual contributions [21] - Assuming historical S&P 500 growth rates, a child with this account could have $170,000 by age 18 and $700,000 by age 35 [22] - Failure to act by December 31st would result in an automatic $4 trillion tax increase, negatively impacting working families and small businesses [16] Social & Political Issues - The senator criticizes Democrat politicians for not supporting law enforcement and for siding with illegal immigrants and violent criminals [28] - The senator supports the federal government's authority to enforce federal law, drawing parallels to the civil rights movement [30] - The senator believes birthright citizenship encourages illegal immigration and has long advocated for changing that policy [19]