If it's Tuesday, President Trump lashes out at Democrats, saying they are quote like insurrectionists. And he floats, invoking a 200-year-old law to expand his power to mobilize the military in Democratic run cities as the legal and political fight over troop deployments escalates. Plus, shutdown day seven.The White House ramps up its threats against furled federal workers, now suggesting it could withhold their back pay, circumventing current law amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding potential mass layo ...

Uh, joining us now, MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin, New York Times DC correspondent covering the Justice Department, Glenn Thrush, and staff writer for The Atlantic, and MSNBC political contributor Mark Lieovich. Glenn, this is your neck of the woods. Was that a surprising turn of events today.Well, it wasn't a surprising turn of events, but you got to wonder what uh what hearing prep looked like for Miss Bondi, who spent most of last week working on that. She certainly wasn't going through briefing b ...

This is what happens when the senator on his way into the hearing tries to disrupt our live shot with you Chris Jensing as he has to attack on the media. Well, listen, I do want to ask you about the way that you were conducting your questions to the attorney general. I I thought with you she actually answered the substance of your questions, but with many of your colleagues, it seemed like she came ready with lines of attack of her own. What do you make of this trend, the tone and tener that we've seen from ...

Government Actions & Legal Challenges - The Trump administration is expanding the use of militarized federal agents in cities, particularly those perceived as opposition, leading to accusations of partisan targeting and potential abuse of power [1] - Multiple lawsuits have been filed by states (Illinois, Oregon, and California) and organizations (journalists in Chicago) challenging the legality of the federal government's deployment of National Guard troops and the actions of federal agents [2][7] - Federal judges have issued rulings blocking or narrowing the Trump administration's efforts to deploy the National Guard, citing concerns about constitutional law and the blurring of lines between civil and military power [2][9][10] Constitutional & Legal Concerns - Concerns are raised about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the military from patrolling American citizens, and the Insurrection Act, which could be invoked to deploy troops [1][44] - The actions of the Trump administration are seen by some as a potential slide towards autocracy, with the use of military-style force against US citizens and the targeting of political opponents [2][19] - The debate centers on whether the use of federal force is uniform across the country or politically motivated, raising questions about equal treatment under the law [1] Local & National Reactions - Local and state officials in cities like Portland and Chicago argue that local law enforcement can effectively handle the situation and that the federal presence is not needed [5][7] - Residents and protesters express concerns about the escalation tactics used by federal agents, including tear gas and smoke bombs, and the distortion of reality in national portrayals of events [13][15] - There is a pushback from Democratic governors and attorneys general who are documenting and challenging the federal government's actions [2] Justice Department & Political Interference - Multiple officials within the Justice Department have resigned or been fired for resisting pressure from the Trump administration to pursue politically motivated cases [3][4] - A prosecutor in Virginia has resisted pressure to bring charges against New York Attorney General Leticia James, citing a lack of probable cause [3] - Concerns are raised about political appointees carrying out Trump's directives rather than fulfilling their oath to follow the facts and the law [4]

President Trump has made his interest in the New York City mayoral race well known. I spoke with former Governor Andrew Cuomo about what kind of influence the president may have be may be having on his campaign. Watch this. Your opponent Zoran Mumami believes that Trump is helping you. Right. Trump has called Mdami 100% communist lunatic. And Mdami says Trump is clearing the path for you and if elected you will clear the path for his agenda. What do you say to that? >> Uh, let's go back to the word delusion ...

Political & Social Tensions - Escalating tensions between Democratic leaders in Illinois and the Trump administration regarding the deployment of National Guard troops to cities like Chicago and Portland [1] - DHS claims CBP officers shot a woman in self-defense after she allegedly rammed officers with her car, stating she was armed [2] - Assistant DHS secretary states attacks on law enforcement officers must end, with Secretary Gnome deploying additional resources [3] - Governor Pritsker accuses ICE of raiding neighborhoods and targeting brown and black individuals [4] - Governor Pritsker alleges ICE agents conducted raids in Chicago, including repelling from roofs, smashing windows, detaining elderly people, and zip-tying children [6] Government Response & Criticism - Governor Pritsker requests the Department of Children and Family Services in Illinois to investigate the ICE raid [6] - Governor Pritsker demands ICE to leave Chicago if they do not focus on the "worst of the worst" [5]

Political & Legal Landscape - Rising tensions over the Trump administration's escalating immigration rates and plans to send federal troops into cities across the country [1] - A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump from sending 200 National Guard troops to Portland [2] - The judge stated that the president's attempt to federalize the National Guard violates the state of Oregon's right to control its troops [2] Social Unrest - Protesters took to the streets in Portland, Oregon in an anti-ICE protest [1] - Federal agents used tear gas and mace to stop protesters [1]

President Trump’s mobilization of Illinois National Guard troops Saturday capped a tense week in Chicagoland https://t.co/ZrgNLJQDeC ...

Welcome back. And joining me now is Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of California. Senator Schiff, welcome back to Meet the Press. >> Great to be with you. >> Great to have you here. Thank you so much for being here. I do want to start right where I left off with the House Speaker, the government shutdown. Uh three of your colleagues uh in the Democratic caucus have broken rank. They voted with Republicans to keep the government open. How confident are you that Democrats will stay united in this fight? I'm c ...

Legal & Constitutional Issues - The legality of federalizing National Guard troops against a governor's wishes is being challenged in courts, similar to cases in Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, and Washington DC [2][3] - The Posse Comitatus Act generally prohibits the military from participating in domestic law enforcement [3] - Courts have tended to indicate that the president may be exceeding his power when deploying the National Guard against the governor's wishes [9] - The President's authority to issue proclamations is limited by potential court intervention [10] ICE Enforcement & Authority - ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has a federal law enforcement mission but is constrained by laws prohibiting excessive force and internal policies requiring probable cause for arrests [5][6] - Concerns exist regarding ICE exceeding its legal authority, potentially encouraged by current leadership [7] - Typically, ICE agents consult with prosecutors and obtain arrest warrants before making arrests [7] Federal vs State Authority - Parallel law enforcement duties exist between federal and state agencies, allowing them to work together [8] - Deploying the National Guard against a governor's wishes creates a different environment compared to typical federal-state law enforcement cooperation [9]