Political Violence & Security Concerns - Members of Congress are facing new threats of political violence after former President Trump's posts [1] - Capitol Police increased security for lawmakers, including one who received a bomb threat [1] - One congresswoman reported 24/7 security and law enforcement presence at her home [2] Constitutional & Legal Disputes - Accusations of pitting the military against American citizens were made against the administration [4] - White House press secretary accused lawmakers of encouraging chaos and violence by urging the military to defy the chain of command [4] - Lawmakers assert they are reminding people of constitutional and legal requirements, not encouraging disobedience of lawful orders [5] - Concern raised about Secretary of Defense's refusal to commit to abiding by Supreme Court decisions [8] - A president is testing the boundaries of the law each and every day [10] Domestic Issues & Healthcare Crisis - Over 70% of people are in an impossible situation of getting the care they need when they need it, and where they need it [12][13] - Reversing cuts to healthcare is suggested to tackle drug overdose deaths [16] Foreign Policy & Military Action - Concern about the US potentially going to war with Venezuela without congressional approval [14] - The US shouldn't be dragged unilaterally into a war with Venezuela [15]

RT Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace)President Trump is the duly elected Commander-in-Chief. This ongoing seditious conspiracy to undermine his authority is an act of war against the Constitution itself.They should all be investigated and charged for violations of 18 USC 2387. Every tool of justice should be on the table. ...

Senior White House reporter Von Hillyard along with Sarah Matthews, former deputy White House secretary in the first Trump administration, that's communications secretary, and former Democratic Congressman Max Rose from New York. Van, bring us the latest from the president and the White House on all of this. Any signs of backing off? >> Right. The president actually just a few moments ago on a radio outlet suggested that he was not in fact threatening death, but that these lawmakers should be in quote serio ...

This all comes as the president called for the arrest of several Democratic lawmakers, calling for them to be put on trial for behavior that could be punishable by death. Those lawmakers had posted a video earlier in the week telling military and intelligence officers to refuse illegal orders. >> We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now. Americans trust their military, >> but that trust is at risk. This administration is pitting our uniform military >> and intelligence community professi ...

I think what they did was despicable. I don't agree with the president. They should be put in jail.But I do believe what they did was despicable. They need to explain themselves. >> He endor too far saying punishable. >> I think they went too far.Well, yeah. I think that's over the top. But the point you're missing here is you had six members of Congress openly encourage members of the military to dispay orders of this president without giving an example of order that is illegal.I think they're despicable. ...

Donald Trump called Democratic lawmakers traitors today for reminding active duty service members that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders, but it's worth remembering that this is not a radical concept. This is literally the law. And also, here's what Maryland Governor Wesmore told me just last month.We take the oath that we are going to follow the Constitution of the United States of America and we will follow the lawful orders of the commander-in-chief. That's the struggle. >> Mhm.>> That I think ...

RT Mark Paoletta (@MarkPaoletta)NEWS ALERT: JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS becomes the 5th longest serving Justice in our nation’s history (12,447 days – 34 years, 28 days) TODAY, and his profound influence on American jurisprudence grows more every day.Justice Thomas’s more than 763 opinions have laid a path back toward the constitution, and many of Court’s recent decisions - admin state (Loper Bright striking down Chevron deference), affirmative action (Harvard), abortion (Dobbs), 2nd Amendment (Bruen), universa ...

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 ...

I would hope that people of all backgrounds, Democrat, Republican, independent, would agree that threatening death for people you disagree with is beyond the pale of who we are as Americans. I love this country. It has given me everything, everything. And I refuse to believe that this is the new normal. I refuse to believe that we're going to use fear and intimidation against people we disagree with. and I'm not going to be forced away from speaking up on behalf of my country. >> Hi again everybody. It is 5 ...

If you're looking for the strongest and most effective push back on the Trump administration, it's coming from Democratic governors. Folks like Gavin Newsome of California, who has been leading the fight against Republican redistricting efforts ahead of next year's midterm elections. On Friday, the Justice Department announced they will join an existing lawsuit with California Republicans in an effort to block the state's new congressional redistricting plan, which voters overwhelmingly approved just last w ...