And right now I'm joined by former defense secretary and former CIA director Leon Panetta. It's always good to see you, sir. I I want to play just as a reminder exactly what Secretary Hegsth himself said about this strike on Fox News the day after it happened.>> I watched it live. Uh we knew exactly who was in that boat. We knew exactly what they were doing and we knew exactly who they represented.And that was Trendy Aaru, a narot terrorist organization designated by the United States trying to poison our c ...

So, it goes without saying that Donald Trump's entire pretext for everything that's happening in the Caribbean is his so-called war on narco terrorists. It is the pretext for the extrajudicial strikes on alleged drug boats. Extrajudicial according to Rand Paul, who's been uh upset about them since they started happening.And yet Donald Trump's pardon power has now extended to make perfectly clear to everyone in this country and around the world that he doesn't actually care about combating drug trafficking. ...

Let me ask you about the other big story this week. You joined uh five other Democratic lawmakers in a video urging service members to disobey orders they believe are illegal. We're seeing some of that video play, Senator, right now.In response, the Pentagon has opened an investigation into military laws. It says that you may have violated the FBI is reportedly launching its own probe. Now, Defense Secretary Pete Hegsith has personally threatened to recall you uh to active duty so that you can be court mars ...

One of the unfortunate hallmarks of Donald Trump's second term in the White House has been a near constant disregard for the rule of law. The website Lawfair, which has a Trump administration litigation tracker, says there are 241 active cases challenging Trump administration actions. Excuse me. In the past, Americans could rely on an independent Department of Justice to keep a presidential administration in check. But things have gotten so bad that one former DOJ civil rights lawyer told the New York Times ...

James Comey and Letitia James' indictments being dismissed is a win for the rule of law, but the DOJ still has ways to target them, @BarbMcQuade writes (via @opinion) https://t.co/7sjRKQPtdU ...

The wheels have come off Donald Trump's retribution campaign, at least temporarily, and this time, Donald Trump has only himself to blame. A judge today dismissed the criminal cases against two of Donald Trump's perceived political enemies. The former director of the FBI, Jim Comey, and New York's Attorney General Leticia James. The judge ruling that the prosecutor who brought the cases was improperly appointed. Judge Cameron Curry ruling that the interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia one ...

Political Climate & Free Speech - The report highlights concerns that lawmakers are worried about potential military deployment against them due to the president's response to free speech [3][4] - The analysis draws parallels between current events and the Reconstruction era, noting the use of language to justify violence against political opponents [2] - The report emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and the Constitution, especially when these principles are perceived to be under threat [7][14] Military & Legal Concerns - The report indicates that members of the military are seeking outside legal counsel, raising concerns about the legality of orders they are receiving [5] - The report mentions US military actions off the coast of Venezuela with a "dubious rationale," suggesting potential legal liability for service members carrying out these missions [11][12] - The report underscores the importance of clarity and a clear legal rationale for military actions to ensure service members are not exposed to legal liability [6][13] Congressional Dynamics & Fear - The report suggests a pervasive atmosphere of fear within the United States Congress, where members are afraid of stepping out of line or becoming targets [20] - The report criticizes Republican members for downplaying the impact of the president's rhetoric and trivializing concerns about threats [16][18] - The report mentions a lack of agreement and differing perspectives among members of Congress regarding service to the country [18]

First of all, I don't do fear well. Very clearly, Donald Trump is trying to intimidate and make us afraid so we won't stand up and fight for the Constitution and the rule of law. Uh he's wrong. You know, those of us who made those statements have all taken oaths to this country in uniform and as national security professionals. Those are lifetime oaths and I intend to keep mine. And what that oath requires, not only that I stand up for the Constitution myself, but that I ensure that others are doing the sam ...

Our indictments speak powerfully in court. If you don't believe us, just look at the response that the Eastern District of Virginia under Lindseay Haligan did to James Comey and look at the notes and publication of evidence. That's the type of material we have. But we have to safeguard our prosecutions because the ultimate accountability is with the verdict in a jury room. >> For ones, we agree with Cash Patel. Hi again, everybody. It's 5:00 now in New York. Meaning a strict new deadline just passed moments ...

RT Auron MacIntyre (@AuronMacintyre)If you're a conservative in the US radical leftist terrorists can attack you as a mob and the police will arrest you as you are mocked for being whiteDon't tell me about rule of law in the USThere is no rule of law ...