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 ...

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This is Paul Kieran. I'm out in Huntington Beach, California, where probably a few thousand protesters are behind me lining the Pacific Coast Highway on both sides for about a/4 mile stretch in front of the Huntington Beach Pier. They're holding up signs, no dictators, no fascists, no kings, uh some more colorful uh language than that.>> Get that pedophile out of office. >> Yeah. >> Release the file.I'm here because Donald Trump is ruining our country. We specifically have a constitution that will actually ...

This is Joe Barrett in Chicago's Grant Park where the no kings protest is just getting underway. It's a bit of a party atmosphere here. There's people in inflatables.Uh I spoke briefly with a unicorn. Trump regime's trying to make it seem like a violent protest and it's clearly not. So just having fun and trying to spread positivity.I talked to a guy who uh was dressed up as a clown from ICE who was asking people if they had their uh to proof of their papers and when they said no, he shot him with a chemica ...

We're now on 26th and 7th and we have a producer who's more than 10 blocks behind us. It says there is no end in sight in terms of how far this protest is going. We're trying right now to get an updated estimate.Originally they thought about 200,000 people, but right now best guesses are that they've far exceeded that just the turnout here in this city. They've been estimating more than 5 million people are going to take part in all the cities big and small that are taking part in this movement here in New ...

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Ahead of Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” rallies, which is expected to draw millions across more than 2,000 cities, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen joined Morning Joe to push back against the rhetoric coming from the GOP: “It's one of the things that makes this country great and different from Viktor Orban's Hungary and Vladimir Putin's Russia and Xi's China.” For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.msnbc.com/ » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://www.youtube.com/msn ...

Government Shutdown & Protests - The report highlights the Republican party's criticism of protests against the administration, labeling protesters as Marxists and pro-Hamas [1][6] - The report emphasizes the importance of protest as a fundamental right in the US, citing historical examples like the Boston Tea Party and Rosa Parks [4] - The report suggests that the administration is perceived as anti-protest, especially when directed at them [3] - The report indicates a potential connection between the protests and the government shutdown, with Republicans offering a vote on Obamacare subsidies in exchange for ending the protests [7] Healthcare & Policy - The report mentions concerns about cuts to Medicaid, threats to Medicare, and the lack of tax credits associated with the Affordable Care Act [9] - The report cites an example of a couple in South Carolina whose healthcare premiums could increase from around $50 per month to over $2,000 if changes are implemented [17] Political Landscape in South Carolina - The report references a call to eliminate Congressman Clyburn's district in South Carolina [18] - The report states that Democrats in South Carolina hold approximately 45% of the vote in every election, but only have 14% representation in the congressional delegation [19] - The report suggests a perception that fairness is lacking in the political process in South Carolina [15][20]

Legal and Political Context - The President's attempt to deploy the National Guard to Portland was challenged in court, with a judge initially blocking the deployment, stating the determination was "simply untethered to the facts" [1][2] - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an administrative stay, allowing the President to federalize Oregon's National Guard but barring deployment to Portland [3] - Concerns were raised about the dangerous precedent of deploying National Guard troops from different states against another state's will [9][10] Portland Situation and Response - Portland faces real challenges including crime, drug use, commercial vacancies, and homelessness [6] - The characterization of Portland as a "war ravaged city" or full of "insurrectionists" is considered absurd [7] - Oregon is experiencing a 51% reduction in violent crime since the beginning of the year [10] - The emphasis from city leaders is to avoid escalating the situation and not fall into a "trap" of violence [16] Broader Implications and Concerns - The President is accused of attacking an independent judiciary and the free press, using fear to intimidate people [18][19] - There are concerns about normalizing the use of the United States military on the streets, which is considered un-American [20][22] - The President's actions are seen as attacks on the pillars of democracy, requiring a firm stance against unconstitutional actions [20][21][22]

Government Intervention & Public Reaction - Deployment of federal agents and the National Guard in Chicago is perceived as an unwelcome intrusion [2][7] - The intervention is viewed as a heavy-handed tactic to intimidate protesters and suppress dissent [9] - Public outrage and spontaneous protests have erupted in response to the federal presence [1][6][19] - The legality of federalizing the National Guard is questioned, citing potential violations of constitutional law and state sovereignty [10][13] Political Commentary - Governor Pritzker criticizes the deployment as disrespectful of the Constitution [14] - The governor advocates for public demonstrations as a means to push back against the federal presence [15][16] - The administration's justification for the deployment is unclear, with concerns raised about whether it's for general crime control or protecting federal facilities [11] Community Perspective - Residents express concerns that military occupation does not enhance safety and advocate for community investment [5] - The actions of ICE are criticized as targeting long-term residents rather than addressing serious crime [8][12]