Taylor, a national security expert who served as chief of staff for the US Department of Homeland Security for the Trump administration. In 2018, Taylor published an anonymous essay in the New York Times blowing the whistle on Donald Trump's presidential conduct. He revealed his identity two years later.He's the author of Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the next Trump. Since then, Donald Trump has publicly accused Taylor of treason. I'm also here with a friend of the show, Jennifer Rubin, co-foun ...

As Hunter Dunn, one of our next guests, points out, Trump quote, wants to stifle speech. The best way to prevent your speech from being stifled is having so many people exercising their First Amendment rights together that he can't possibly arrest all of them. And that's how you weaken him.Joining us now is Hunter Dunn, national press coordinator for the 5051 movement, which is part of the No Kings Day Coalition. Hunter is helping organize the downtown Los Angeles demonstration today. Also joining us, forme ...

Political Commentary & Potential Abuses of Power - The Justice Department may be perceived as a tool of weaponization, potentially prosecuting individuals based on the president's will rather than justice [1] - Concerns exist regarding the firing or prosecution of individuals within the Department of Justice for not complying with the president's demands [1] - The current political climate is described as an "authoritarian breakthrough moment," emphasizing the need for leaders and institutions to recognize its temporary nature [1] Protests & First Amendment Rights - Peaceful protests are viewed as essential for exercising First Amendment rights, especially when those rights are under attack [1] - There is a concern that authorities are setting a predicate for a crackdown on protests, potentially linking organizations to terrorist groups [1] - The importance of maintaining commitment and joy in demonstrations of people power is highlighted, regardless of attempts to smear protesters [1] Call to Action & Resistance - Citizens are encouraged to stand up to perceived autocracy, drawing parallels to the American colonists' resistance to tyranny 249 years ago [1] - The need for individuals to resist illegal or unconstitutional orders is emphasized, suggesting resignation or pushing back as alternatives to compliance [1] - The current administration's actions are likened to authoritarian and fascist tactics, including the prosecution of political enemies and the demonization of opponents [3]

This right here, the Look at it. It's going to come up on your screen. The scene outside of an ICE facility where about 12 miles from downtown Chicago, all of this was happening.Protesters clashed with local law enforcement. It happened after a federal judge ordered ICE to remove a fence that had been put up around that facility following repeated altercations between federal agents and demonstrators. Meanwhile, the president's push to deploy more National Guard troops to Chicago has been pushed back again. ...

This weekend, organizers expect more than 2500 protests in cities and towns large and small for the second No Kings Day. Tomorrow's rallies are supposed to be even bigger than the ones we saw in June when a staggering 5 million Americans protested the Trump administration and its policies. Joining me now is Ezra Lean, co-executive director of Indivisible, which is organizing No King's Day, which is no small feat.My goodness. I'm curious how big you're expecting these protests to be, Ezra. We've said they're ...

I encourage you to watch. We call it the the hate America rally that'll happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that.I bet you see pro Hamas supporters. I bet you you see Antifa types. The Democrat party of yesterday is headed to the ash heap of history.Uh these guys are playing to the most radical small and violent base uh in the country. Uh you'll see them on Saturday on the mall. Uh they just do not love this country and these guys are afraid of them.We call it the Hate America rally because you'll s ...

Protest Size and Scope - The initial "No Kings" protest in June involved over 5 million Americans nationwide [1] - Organizers anticipated over 2,500 protests for the second "No Kings Day", exceeding the 2,100 events in June [2][3] - The "No Kings" rallies are considered potentially the largest peaceful protests in modern American history [8] Protest Nature and Aims - The protests aim to demonstrate opposition to authoritarianism and support for democracy [4][10] - The protests are designed to be inclusive, welcoming individuals regardless of their political affiliation or prior protest experience [5][6] - The protests are characterized by joyful expression, including funny signs, chanting, dancing, and singing [4][5] Response and Training - Republican leaders attempted to demonize the protests, but organizers welcomed the publicity [6][8] - Indivisible provided training in strategic non-cooperation, focusing on leveraging power to support institutions under threat [14][15] - Training included non-violence, communication tactics, and organizing skills to build a sustained opposition movement [13][16]

Legal & Political Developments - Former FBI Director James Comey is facing arraignment on two counts: making a false statement and obstruction of a political proceeding, stemming from a 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing [1][2] - President Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ to prosecute Comey [2] - Attorney General Pam Bondi faced scrutiny from senators regarding public pressure from President Trump to prosecute Comey [10] - The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with a focus on whether banning it violates First Amendment rights [68][69] - A Christian counselor from Colorado argues that banning faith-based conversion therapy for kids violated her First Amendment rights [69] Government Shutdown & Impact - The federal government shutdown is in its eighth day, impacting airports nationwide [33] - The White House is considering not providing back pay to furloughed workers, potentially as a pressure tactic [30][31] - Thousands of flight delays have occurred due to the shutdown, with the FAA warning of potential continued delays [34] - Controller shortages at airports are causing delays, with concerns that the situation could worsen if controllers miss paychecks [35][36] Immigration & Border Security - Illegal crossings at the southern border have reached record lows [53] - DHS is touting the lowest number of illegal border crossings since 1970 [55] - President Trump's policy banning asylum seekers at the border is being challenged in court [59] Weather - Rain is affecting the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, causing a soggy commute [60][61] - Frost advisories, freeze watches, and freeze warnings are in effect for nearly 30 million people across parts of the Midwest and Northeast [63]

Concerns Regarding Military Deployment on US Soil - The deployment of armed service members on American streets raises concerns about the normalization of military presence in domestic law enforcement [1][2] - The use of military force against protesters is considered unAmerican and a violation of fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech, worship, and freedom from fear [3] - There is a concern that the use of military force on city streets is a bullying intimidation tactic to desensitize the American people and chill First Amendment rights to protest the government [8] Legal and Ethical Boundaries - The president's authority to federalize National Guard troops or send active duty troops is limited to times of invasion or rebellion, or when federal law cannot be executed by regular forces [5][6] - The necessity of using the National Guard or federal troops as domestic occupiers against the people is being questioned, with emphasis on whether the facts warrant such action [7] - The military's role is to protect Americans, not to be used domestically against them [6][7] Civilian Control and Military Integrity - There is an emphasis on the importance of maintaining civilian control of the military and keeping military force out of cities [11] - The American military is expected to follow the rule of law and defend the constitution, not pledge allegiance to an individual leader [14] - Military leaders are expected to have the backs of Americans and do what is right [13][14]

much. And joining us now, Portland City Councelor Anne Helita Borio. Um, thank you for joining us, counselor. >> Thank you for having me today.>> Um, what is your expectation for what Donald Trump will be doing in Portland if your lawsuit, the city's lawsuit against um, sending in federal troops is not successful. Well, I just want to start off by saying that our lawsuit is going to be successful because he simply does not have the same facts that we are seeing on the ground. So, I don't know if he's gettin ...