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Armed man charged after allegedly posing as law enforcement at Charlie Kirk memorial site
NBC News· 2025-09-21 00:54
We want to provide an update on a man arrested here at the State Farm Stadium preparing for Charlie Kirk's memorial on Sunday. It was a 42year-old man, Joshua Wrl, who was arrested. Secret Service saw him on the grounds, approached him, said he looked suspicious.He was impersonating an officer and at that point they took him into custody. He's been charged with a felony impersonating a law enforcement official and a misdemeanor of carrying weapons, including both a firearm and a knife, into a prohibited are ...
Trump to Send National Guard to Memphis
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-12 19:34
Law Enforcement & Federal Resources - Long-term partnerships between state, local, and federal law enforcement are crucial for effective crime reduction [1] - The military, specifically the National Guard, may not be the most effective resource for civilian law enforcement due to lack of training in areas like Miranda rights, chain of custody, and de-escalation techniques [1][2][3] - Federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF are better suited to assist local law enforcement by providing resources and expertise, such as wiretapping capabilities and RICO prosecutions [7][8][9] Constitutional Concerns & Use of Force - Deploying militarized forces with high-powered assault weapons in civilian settings raises concerns about excessive force and potential harm to innocent bystanders [3][4][5] - Constitutional limits on the use of force must be followed, regardless of the specific situation in a town [25] - Evidence obtained by untrained military personnel could be thrown out in serious cases due to constitutional violations [3] Political Influence & Investigation Integrity - Political officials should avoid getting too far ahead of law enforcement during ongoing investigations to prevent undermining the process and spreading misinformation [12][13][14] - Toning down inflammatory rhetoric and promoting bipartisan cooperation are essential to de-escalate political violence [18][19] Gun Control & Mental Health - There is a need to keep high-powered weapons out of the hands of individuals with red flags and mental health issues [22] Policing Act - Reintroducing the George Floyd in Policing Act aims to push for police reform and ensure constitutional limits on the use of force [23][24]
Trump loses ‘police state’ case on Nat. Guard! Ari Melber reports on ‘illegal’ smackdown
MSNBC· 2025-09-02 23:40
Again, our top story tonight right now is about this these troops in the streets from California to DC. And as many people asked across this long summer, how can this be happening in America. How is this legal. And tonight, the answer, fresh from the federal courts, is this is not legal.Donald Trump's deployment of troops to patrol Americans is illegal and it's smacks of an illicit bid to create Trump's own national police force, a police state. And that is according to a federal judge. And I'm going to wal ...
Why does Bolton 'annoy' Trump so much? He's the president's 'most credible critic'
MSNBC· 2025-08-22 15:59
Still with us, NBC White House correspondent, Monica Alba, and joining the conversation, Susan Paige, the White House bureau chief for USA Today. Monica, I want to start with you. President Trump has so many critics, but Bolton really held a unique space.Talk us through how he went from working in Trump's White House to being one of his harshest critics. You and I were covering the White House together at that point. Yeah, exactly, Ally.And remember that back in that time, there was a fair amount of turnove ...
'Another point of distraction': NYT columnist slams Trump possibly deploying National Guard
MSNBC· 2025-08-11 12:09
And this morning, President Trump is expected to announce a new public safety initiative in Washington, DC. At 10:00 a. m., the president is going to hold what's being advertised as a news conference at the White House during which he's expected to detail what is likely to be a largecale increase in law enforcement presence in our nation's capital. Officials tell NBC News President Trump is considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops, but they say the decision is not final and no formal orders h ...
Former Superman actor Dean Cain says he became a member of ICE
NBC News· 2025-08-07 21:02
Recruitment & Law Enforcement - ICE is seeking to recruit individuals to join their ranks [1] - The individual in question is a sworn law enforcement officer and filmmaker who has joined ICE [1] - The individual will be sworn in as an ICE agent and will follow the directives of Director Lions [2] - The individual is a deputy sheriff and reserve police officer [2]
‘I am angry’: Sheriff slams ICE efforts to poach local officers
MSNBC· 2025-08-01 17:30
In what has become a daily escalating problem for President Trump's deportation campaign, negative headlines about ICE operations are in papers nationwide, sparking fear and uncertainty through immigrant communities and beyond. Now, even some local sheriffs are accusing the Trump administration of trying to poach their officers in a new recruitment push to hire 10,000 new ICE agents, offering a $50,000 signing bonus and student loan forgiveness. Joining me now, one of those sheriffs, Grady Jud from Pulk Cou ...
'Sold their soul for Donald Trump': Rep. LaMonica McIver on Republicans
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 01:45
California Senator Alex Padilla forcibly removed from and handcuffed at a news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome. The escalation is eerily reminiscent of the scene outside that ICE detention facility in New Jersey just last month. That incident resulted this week in the indictment of Congresswoman Lam Monica Mcver by a federal grand jury.The congresswoman is facing three counts of forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers. She says she plans to plead ...
Pam Bondi on Jan. 6 ‘double standard'
NBC News· 2025-06-11 14:31
The administration has talked a lot about defending law enforcement over the last week or so that these protests have been going on, but you've been criticized for having a double standard with the president pardoning all these people who attacked police officers on January 6th in his first day in office. How do you answer that criticism. Well, this is very different.The these are people out there hurting people in California right now. This is ongoing. No longer.We're going to protect them. We're going to ...
Substantial step towards 'authoritarian government': Dem lawmaker on Trump sending troops to L.A.
MSNBC· 2025-06-10 20:42
Political & Governmental Concerns - The analysis suggests the primary concern is the potential for abuse of power by the executive branch, specifically the President using the military for domestic law enforcement, which is seen as a step towards authoritarianism [3][4][6] - The report highlights the worry that the President is using the military deployment as a pretext to shift the political conversation towards immigration and crime, away from unfavorable topics like budget cuts and rising debt [5] - The document expresses concern over the lack of coordination between federal and local law enforcement, as well as the military, potentially leading to operational challenges and risks [7][8][9] Military Deployment & Appropriateness - The report argues that deploying active duty Marines for domestic support in response to protests is inappropriate and dangerous, except in extreme cases like military invasion or civil war [7][8] - The analysis emphasizes that Marines are trained for lethal force and warfare, not for domestic law enforcement, making their deployment in such roles highly problematic [10][11] - The document points out the lack of specific training for the Marines in this particular mission, raising concerns about their ability to handle the situation effectively and safely [8][9][10][11] Political Messaging & Response - The analysis suggests that Democrats need to address the authoritarian implications of the military deployment and demonstrate their ability to enforce the law and protect citizens [11][12] - The report indicates that Democrats can regain control of the narrative by focusing on the problems with the President's actions and emphasizing their capability to handle the situation without federal intervention [13]