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House Democrat compares Trump's birthright citizenship fight to segregation
MSNBC· 2025-07-13 23:16
Starting with the wave of immigration raids across the country, New York included, the president's borders, Tom H. Home. Homeman said this weekend that ICE and Border Patrol agents don't need probable cause to detain sus uh suspected undocumented migrants because they quote get our typical facts based on the location, the occupation, their physical appearance.Holman's statements follows him promising to ramp up ICE actions in New York, especially if Democratic socialist Zoran Mandami Mandami uh wins the may ...
‘There will be consequences’ for GOP in 2026 after passing Trump's bill, says House Democrat
NBC News· 2025-07-03 21:30
Joining me now is California Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia. He is the newly minted ranking member on the House Oversight Committee. Congressman, thank you so much for joining us.Um, look, Congressman Hakee Jeff directly tied today's vote to next year's midterm elections using the term Project 2026. Do you see things the same way. I I think uh the leader is is absolutely right. I mean, first, this bill uh is horrific for the American public.And certainly, it is crazy that you would have Republicans in ...
'Cruelty isn't the point, it's the priority': Psaki on Vance's defense of Trump's megabill
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 16:58
in a tweet, which I just have to note, means this wasn't a verbal slip after getting not getting enough sleep. He wasn't caught by a reporter in the hallway. He actively wrote this out and then posted.The CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutia of the Medicaid policy is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration enforcement provisions. Immaterial. That's what he's talking about.Medicaid cuts. In other words, what he's saying there is that the 11 million people who will be kicked off their insu ...
Frost: Republicans short on votes for Trump budget bill as Democrats raise public alarm
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 04:15
Political Strategy & Legislative Action - The Democratic party is employing delay tactics, including introducing approximately 500 amendments, each providing 5 minutes of debate, to postpone the vote and raise public awareness [1] - The strategy involves constituents contacting Republican representatives to influence their vote against the bill [1] - The ultimate goal is to defeat the bill entirely and start over with a bipartisan solution [1] Bill's Content & Impact - The bill includes approximately $170 billion for immigration enforcement, with around $45 billion allocated for new detention centers and nearly $30 billion for ICE [2] - The bill is projected to cause approximately 17 million people to lose their healthcare coverage [1][2] - Concerns are raised about the potential for increased immigration enforcement activities, described as "kidnapping" and "human trafficking," impacting communities nationwide [3] Healthcare Implications - The speaker expresses strong opposition to the bill, arguing it will negatively impact healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations like individuals with disabilities relying on Medicaid [2] - The speaker criticizes the perspective that the potential loss of healthcare for millions is considered "minutia," emphasizing the human cost [1][2]
'Giving me the big old ick!': Trump irks soccer legend Abby Wambach and author Glennon Doyle
MSNBC· 2025-06-30 13:00
The thing about the MAGA movement is they're the worst winners in human history. I mean, you're you're you're you're like a world-class athlete. Have you ever seen anyone win and act like such a jerk as the MAGA people? I mean, I've seen it, but they're not my friends, right? They're not my people. [Music] This is perhaps the episode of the best people that I dreamed about that I thought would never come to be. Um, you two have an outsized role in my life. From untamed to the role of a stepparent with the u ...
Rep. Jayapal calls Trump's due process erosion the ‘worst attack on rights of all Americans'
MSNBC· 2025-06-29 16:59
This week, the Supreme Court made it easier for the Trump administration to deport some migrants to quote third countries. That means a country that they're not from. They have no previous connection to without first giving them the chance to bring claims that they would be at risk of torture, persecution, or death in those countries. Justice Son Sonia Sotomayor joined justices Elena Kagan and Katanji Brown Jackson warning that the policy is a real danger to the principle of due process writing quote the du ...
NYC mayoral candidate Lander arrested at immigration court #shorts #bradlander #immigration #ice
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-17 23:19
warranty. You have a judicial warrant. I see the warrant. I will let go when you show me the judicial warrant.Where is it. Step back. Step back. Step back.You don't have authority to arrest US citizens. Sir, you don't have the authority to arrest US citizens. security details.Number one is going to go with him. All right, hang on. Where's number one.Hold on. Hold on. Hold on.At that elevator, I was separated from someone named Edgardo, who I had just met a couple of minutes earlier. Edgardo is in ICE detent ...
Sen. Kelly: Padilla's on the immigration subcommittee -- Noem 'should know who he is'
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 18:41
your reaction there not just to this incident but also the idea this is a co-equal branch of government the branch you serve the legislative branch a member of that trying to ask the executive branch a question and that's what happens well Jonathan normally what would happen in a normal administration is we would be invited to an event like that with the secretary of homeland security or any cabinet member uh when they go to Phoenix you know myself or Ruben Ggo or uh members of the house of representatives ...
MSNBC Highlights — June 12
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 10:50
Another Rubicon crossing moment for the United States of America. A sitting senator, California Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was treated in a manner you don't see every day in the United States of America or in any democracy for that matter. Today, he was forcibly removed from a press conference that was being held by Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome.The sitting senator was then handcuffed and his body was placed on the ground. The video released by Senator Padilla's office shows what I just des ...
Dem Governors Walz, Hochul and Pritzker testify on immigration before GOP-led panel
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 17:25
Immigration Policy Debate & Political Implications - The immigration debate is a politically charged issue, particularly sensitive for Democrats and a key focus for Republicans [8][9][10] - Democrats are perceived as lacking a unified and effective strategy on immigration, struggling to counter Republican narratives [11][12] - Immigration is considered President Trump's strongest issue, often preferred by Republicans over discussions on the economy or taxes [10] - Some Democrats attempt to shift focus from immigration to alleged abuses of power by the Trump administration [11] - Sanctuary city policies are a sticking point for Democrats, facing challenges in justifying actions that may contravene federal law [20] Reactions to Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles - Recent immigration arrests in Los Angeles have sparked community reactions, including protests [29][30] - Initial protests involved property damage and vandalism, but later demonstrations were largely peaceful [23][24] - Immigration arrests are described as indiscriminate, targeting individuals in public places without specific criminal histories [25][26] - The community is reacting to aggressive and militarized tactics used during immigration operations, including unmarked vehicles and hidden faces [30] - Undocumented immigrants are deeply embedded in Los Angeles communities, and their sudden removal causes significant disruption and concern [29] Political Ambitions & Policy Debates - Policy debates on Capitol Hill are closely linked to political ambitions, influencing potential governor and congressional races [7] - Republicans, like Elise Stefanik, use immigration concerns to challenge Democratic governors, such as Kathy Hochul of New York [4] - The debate includes accusations of prioritizing undocumented immigrants over law-abiding citizens and concerns about crimes committed by individuals released due to sanctuary policies [4][5]