Welcome back. More now on that breaking news. The House just passing a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. And joining us now is Senator Jean Shaheen of New Hampshire. She's the ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee. Senator, thanks for joining us. This funding bill is headed your way to the Senate. House Speaker Johnson calls it a clean bill. Do you support it? Well, we're going to have two votes this morning in the Senate. Um, one is the CR that's coming over from the House ...

Political Strategy & Accountability - The Democratic party is employing oversight and judiciary committees to hold the administration accountable [1][2] - A coordinated approach is being used to issue subpoenas and investigate potential wrongdoings [3][20] - The aim is to expose and hold accountable those carrying out potentially illegal orders, even if higher-ups evade prosecution [16][17] Cancel Culture & Free Speech - The Republican party is accused of engaging in cancel culture by targeting universities, comedians, and private businesses [4] - Concerns are raised about government overreach and the suppression of dissenting voices [10][11] - The FCC is allegedly using its regulatory power to intimidate media companies and stifle free speech [14][15] Political Polarization & Mobilization - The current political climate is compared to historical periods of fear and repression, such as the Palmer Raids and the McCarthy era [10] - There's a call to mobilize the American people to defend the fundamental right to free speech and equality [11] - Democrats are urged to project confidence and leadership in defending democracy and freedoms [21][22]

On the question of Charlie Kirk, can I just um express um how shocking that is I think to everybody who believes in free speech um and in democracy. Um and um it sent shock waves through um the world and I know that he was a pres straight away to the president because I understood how impactful it be on him and his family. Um and we all need to uh be absolutely clear about that. ...

Political Commentary & Leadership - The absence of moral clarity from the U S president places the responsibility of unifying America on every citizen [1] - The president's role is to represent all Americans, transcending partisanship, especially after violence [9] - The industry emphasizes the importance of leaders condemning political violence, even when perpetrated by allies [5] Criticism of Political Rhetoric - The report criticizes elected officials for using divisive rhetoric and blaming entire political parties for heinous acts [7] - The industry highlights the danger of the president's response to political violence, suggesting it fails to condemn violence from allies [4][5] - The report suggests that attacking an entire political party is an assault on democracy [11] Call for Accountability - The industry calls for Republicans to publicly denounce partisan politics and attacks on the constitution [11] - The report references historical precedents where members of a president's party held them accountable [10]

All right. The Trump administration is asking Congress for an additional $ 58 million for security to protect the executive and judicial branches following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. That's according to a leadership aid who spoke to NBC News yesterday.Said the administration also supports adding more money to protect members of Congress, but deferred to the legislative branch on how to do it. Joining us now, Democratic Senator Reverend Raphael Waro of Georgia. Uh thank you, Senator, for being on the ...

Political Analysis - The report suggests a shift from "Trump 1.0%" which aimed to weaponize democracy, to "Trump 2.0%" with an agenda to dismantle democracy [1] - The analysis outlines a multi-step process towards autocracy, starting with a free and fair election as the last one [1] - It involves exceeding executive power, potentially breaking the law [2] - Weakening competing powers, including a complicit Congress and a judiciary that won't intervene, is a key step [3] - Gutting the government to break the connection between the people and democracy is also highlighted [3][4] Governance Concerns - The report raises concerns about the abuse of executive power and the weakening of checks and balances [2][3] - It suggests a judiciary, specifically the Supreme Court, may be unwilling to stop the president, potentially rebuking the Constitution [3] - The analysis emphasizes the importance of government delivering for the people to maintain trust and support for democracy [4]

Democracy & Authoritarianism - The story of democracy is ongoing, lacking a clear beginning or end [1] - Democracy is fragile and requires constant nurturing and defense [2] - Brazil's Supreme Court convicted former President Bolsinaro of plotting a military coup, sentencing him to over 27 years in prison [3] - This marks the first time in Brazil's history that a coup leader will serve significant prison time [4] US Interference & Parallels - Trump's administration showed support to Bolsinaro, fearing Bolsinaro's conviction as a blueprint for holding strong men accountable [7] - The US government imposed tariffs and sanctions on Brazil for prosecuting Bolsinaro, including sanctions against Supreme Court Justice Alexandra De Morice [10][11] - Parallels exist between Trump and Bolsinaro, both rising on hard-right populism and claiming election rigging after defeat [13] Institutional Response & Lessons - Brazil's institutions acted swiftly and decisively to counter authoritarianism [8][13] - Brazil's government cracked down on disinformation and tackled falsehoods on social media [13] - Brazil's defiance demonstrates the power of standing firm against attacks on its sovereignty [13]

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Constitutional Law & Civil Rights - The Supreme Court's decision allows federal agents to racially profile individuals during immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment [1][9] - The Fourth Amendment, designed to protect against unreasonable searches and seizures, is being undermined by the court's ruling, raising concerns about government overreach [2][7][10] - Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing against a society where individuals are targeted based on ethnicity and appearance [12] - The ruling suggests that constitutional protections are conditional and can be disregarded based on perceived immigration status [13][18] - The Supreme Court's use of the "shadow docket" to issue the decision without oral arguments or explanation raises concerns about transparency and accountability [11][25] Societal Impact & Legal Precedent - The decision normalizes racial profiling and potentially creates a police state where constitutional rights are diminished [23][24] - The ruling could weaken constitutional protections for all individuals, not just specific groups [24] - The Supreme Court's actions are perceived as abandoning basic constitutional principles and granting the government excessive discretion [19] - The decision is seen as part of a series of rulings that approve actions violating the Constitution [22] - The ruling may damage the Supreme Court's legacy and undermine democracy for generations [27]

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