Well, right now the country is nearing a potential inflection point as ICE raids to deport undocumented migrants and protest efforts to disrupt them both escalate nationwide. Earlier this week, the federal government rolled out a new recruiting effort. They're offering $50,000 signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness, and enhanced retirement benefits as they try to entice 10,000 new agents to join ISIS ranks.Their mission, according to the DHS press release, is to target the worst of the worst. But recent ...

Merger Approval & Dissent - FCC approved the 8 billion dollar merger between Paramount and Sky Dance Media [1] - FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez dissented, calling the approval "capitulation over courage" [2] - Gomez expresses alarm over the administration's campaign of censorship and control [3] First Amendment Concerns - Gomez argues the deal violates the First Amendment by interfering with freedom of the press [4][12] - The administration allegedly seeks to control news media content through regulatory authority [3] - Imposing content restrictions is seen as a violation of the First Amendment [12] Editorial Control & Transparency - Sky Dance agreed to review CBS's content and appoint an ombudsman to handle bias claims [8] - Concerns raised about backroom deals and lack of transparency in the process [5] - The public will ultimately pay the price for this administration's campaign of censorship and control [6] Precedent & Unprecedented Nature - FCC chairman claims precedent exists for the measures taken in the deal [9] - Gomez argues the content-based conditions are unprecedented [12] - Prior ombudsman actions ensured separation between corporate owners and the news division, unlike the current situation [13] Potential Consequences - Concern that this will lead to further capitulation by corporate parents of news media organizations [14] - Companies may be seeding to the administration to get their transactions completed [14]

The Federal Communications Commission has approved an 8 billion merger between Paramount and Sky Dance Media. The deal, which was announced more than a year ago, includes a CBS broadcast television network, Paramount Pictures, and the Nickelodeon Channel. A statement from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reads in part, quote, "Americans no longer trust the legacy national news media to report fully, accurately, and fairly. It is time for a change." Okay, Brenn, whatever you say, buddy.Um, so, uh, it took a while. ...

And more on the story we first brought to you yesterday, a revealing look at the experience of one detainee freed from ICE custody. And there she is, Missa Turk. And and she writes, "Suddenly, I was thrust into a nightmare. That is how this Tus University doctoral student recalls the moment mass ICE agents arrested her in March. " Well, now Romea Osurk is sharing what unfolded over her 45 days in detention in an op-ed published by Vanity Fair. At times denied food, water, religious accommodations, legal res ...

with Donald Trump abusing executive power. Some of it blatantly admitting it, other times doing it in ways that take critical scrutiny, reporting, investigative journalism to pull apart and make sense of what's happening. And some of these are stories that have echoes.They have a a mood of repetition. But that's part of the problem. Not a government doing something once and getting dialed back or making a mistake, but rather what has acred into a pattern.And while any serious journalist, all the journalists ...

Joining us now is Joshua Aaron, the developer behind a new app called Ice Block, which allows people to share information about ICE sightings in their area. Josh, you launched this app back in April and it encourages users to quote see something, tap something when they see ICE agents nearby. Can you explain how the app works and why you wanted to create it.Absolutely. So, I wanted to create it because when I saw what was happening in this country after reading Project 2025, after watching Trump's first adm ...

"I think we should be extremely concerned about anything that undermines the First Amendment. There is a reason for the 1st Amendment. People came from countries where they could not speak freely where saying certain things would get you thrown in prison."Elon Musk https://t.co/MQchANL4cB ...

Political Commentary & Social Issues - The report highlights widespread mobilization against perceived overreach by Donald Trump's administration, including actions against peaceful demonstrators and communities [1][2] - The report emphasizes the constitutional right to protest and frames such actions as a positive response to perceived authoritarian threats [3] - The report criticizes the double standard in pardoning January 6th rioters while condemning current protests, accusing the administration of misrepresenting peaceful demonstrations [5][6][8] - The report suggests that Donald Trump's actions, including federalizing the National Guard, aim to suppress dissent and reflect a disregard for law and order [9] - The report contrasts the administration's portrayal of protests with the reality of largely peaceful demonstrations, accusing media outlets like Fox News of exaggerating violence [11][12][13] - The report draws parallels between current protests and historical movements like the Civil Rights Movement and anti-Vietnam War protests, emphasizing the importance of nonviolent direct action [16][17][18] - The report cites a Quinnipiac poll indicating Donald Trump is "underwater" by 11 points on immigration and down 16 points on deportations, suggesting public opposition is gaining traction [23] Historical Context & Legal Analysis - The report references the Boston Tea Party and the Civil Rights Movement as examples of effective protest in American history [16] - The report highlights a judge's ruling against the detention or deportation of a student for protected free speech during campus protests [24] Media & Public Perception - The report accuses the White House of disseminating propaganda and selectively editing footage to misrepresent the scale and nature of protests [12]

And today, amidst all this, he is explicitly threatening protesters at his birthday parade. Not lutters, not rioters, nor vandals, nor lawb breakakers. No, just protesters.And we're going to be celebrating big on Saturday. We're going to have a lot of And if there's any protester wants to come out, they will be met with very big force. By the way, for those people that want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force.And I haven't even heard about a protest, but you know, this is uh people that ...

Protests and Civil Unrest - Protests continued in downtown Los Angeles, with fewer clashes reported compared to the weekend, focusing on the Trump administration's immigration raids [1] - The deployment of 2,000 additional National Guard troops brought the total to 4,700, alongside activated Marines, which California's Governor deemed unnecessary and potentially illegal [2] - Local officials reported looting and graffiti in downtown LA, with investigations and potential arrests to follow [7] - Protests, while mostly peaceful, experienced escalation attempts by some individuals, leading to police intervention [8][9] - Mayor Karen Bass pleaded with the federal government to halt ICE raids, highlighting the impact on Los Angeles' diverse community [10] Government and Military Response - The Trump administration deployed National Guard troops and Marines, a move defended by the President despite criticism [2][3][4] - The National Guard's primary mission is to support civilian authorities, such as guarding federal buildings [18][19][13] - Concerns were raised about the appropriateness and training of Marines for civil unrest situations, particularly regarding interaction with civilians [19][20][21] - The potential invocation of the Insurrection Act was mentioned as a dangerous escalation point [22] - Coordination between military personnel, federal agencies (ICE, FBI), and local police (LAPD) is crucial to avoid confusion and escalation [26][27][28]