question for you. We've seen a centralization of authority in the federal government and we're sitting here talking about, hey, central government plus capitalism doesn't work as well as rule of law. Do you worry sometimes, hey, Biden wanted to use executive orders to do the student loan thing and you know, Trump obviously has taken tariffs and there's a big question, maybe the tariffs are, my understanding is they're supposed to reside with Congress and there's a lawsuit about that.Maybe that goes back to ...

RT Christopher Landau (@DeputySecState)The separation of powers among different branches of government is the greatest guarantor of liberty ever devised by the human mind. No single branch, or person, can amass too much power if checked by the others. But a formal separation of powers means nothing if one branch has the means to intimidate the others into surrendering their constitutional prerogatives. What is happening now in Brazil 🇧🇷underscores this point: a single Justice of the Supreme Court has usurpe ...

Economic Data & Trust - Concerns arise regarding the potential manipulation of economic data by government leaders, drawing parallels to situations in Greece, China, and Argentina where data fudging led to negative market consequences [3][4] - The integrity of economic statistics and the rule of law are crucial for maintaining foreign investment and business confidence in the United States [6][16] - A strong, independent civil service is essential for producing reliable economic data, a factor that has historically distinguished the US from other countries [6][7] Political Influence & Data Revision - Revisions to economic numbers are a normal occurrence across different presidential administrations [1] - Accusations of rigged numbers, particularly concerning pre-election job reports, are demonstrably false, as the report prior to the election was notably poor [12][13][18] - The politicization of economic data undermines confidence in the US economy and its institutions [15][16] Market Impact & Investor Confidence - Economists express fears that manipulating economic data could lead the US towards instability similar to Latin American countries [5] - Distorting economic data can trigger a revolt from world markets, as seen in Argentina [4] - If businesses and investors lose faith in the accuracy of US economic data and the rule of law, it could negatively impact investment decisions [7] Media & Disinformation - The media is criticized for allowing false statements regarding economic data to go unchallenged [17][18] - The spread of disinformation about economic numbers can mislead the public and erode trust in institutions [19] Job Market Analysis - The job report prior to the November election showed an increase of only 12,000 jobs, indicating a weak job market [13] - The disconnect between reported economic conditions and how people are "feeling it" (experiencing the economy) is a key issue [9]

This week, the Republican controlled Senate narrowly confirmed President Trump's former personal criminal defense attorney, Emil Boie, to a lifetime seat on the third US Circuit Court of Appeals. It did so following Boy's contentious 6 months as a senior official at the DOJ. Three whistleblowers came forward with allegations of misconduct by Boy's, including a claim that he told staff to ignore court orders, which he denied. Despite those allegations, only two Senate Republicans joined Democrats in voting n ...

The seat is currently held by Republican Congresswoman Maria Salazar, but House Democrats are eyeing it as a top race to flip in 2026. Robin, thanks for joining us. It's your first interview since announcing your candidacy.I think your district is just so fascinating because it is one of the largest Hispanic districts that's currently represented by a Republican. Are you banking in your candidacy on voters feeling like the immigration aspects of the Trump administration have been overreached on even if they ...

I think your district is just so fascinating because it is one of the largest Hispanic districts that's currently represented by a Republican. Are you banking in your candidacy on voters feeling like the immigration aspects of the Trump administration have been overreached on even if they may have voted for him in 2024. Absolutely.I think people are having buyer remorse. Um again, violent criminals, they absolutely should be deported. securing our borders.That's increasingly important and something we need ...

Government & Legal Affairs - The Trump administration faced another setback on immigration policy due to a federal judge's ruling, freezing the White House's efforts to rewrite citizenship [1] - A DOJ whistleblower case revealed texts about a top official's directive to defy court orders, potentially indicating obstruction of justice [1] - The DOJ is under scrutiny for allegedly betraying the Justice Department itself, coinciding with court losses on immigration [1] - Justice Jackson expressed concerns about the state of democracy, criticizing the Supreme Court for potentially exacerbating issues and favoring the administration [3] - The administration is accused of undercutting the functional independence and checks in government to consolidate power, potentially reshaping democracy [5] - The Trump administration is testing the limits of executive power by ignoring or canceling federal laws, undermining the rule of law [5] - The Trump administration is issuing executive orders at an unprecedented rate, exceeding previous administrations by a significant margin, with over 35 times as many orders as new laws [30][34] - Many of these executive orders are being challenged and overturned in court due to being legally weak or unconstitutional [36] Political Landscape - Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing criticism and calls for her removal due to the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein client list [1] - The current political climate is described as divided, with concerns about the erosion of checks and balances within the government [5] - The Republican party's congressional leaders are now more aligned with Trump, potentially enabling his agenda [16] Social & Cultural Impact - Conspiracy theories, particularly those related to the MAGA movement and the internet, are highlighted as a growing problem in American society, with potential real-world consequences [5][39] - The film "Sovereign" explores the impact of conspiracy theories on individuals and families, aiming to humanize those who are drawn to such beliefs [47][48]

Welcome to the beat everyone. I am Ari Melbour and let me tell you right off the top we have a very special and newsworthy guest to begin the show tonight. House Democratic Minority Leader Hakee Jeff the most powerful Democrat in Washington is here. I will see you in a moment. I will tell folks that we are coming fresh off leader Jeff historic literally breaking historical records 8h hour 44 minute house floor speech. This is one way to understand if nothing else the sheer amount of time and stamina that wa ...

For many of you, this year's Independence Day might have felt a little different, a bit out of sorts, almost like peering through the proverbial looking glass, as if we're honoring something that once was. And in a way, we are. This year, the holiday arrived at at a precarious moment for our democracy. As Donald Trump continues to take a wrecking ball to the very institutions built to protect our democracy. Commenting on this state of affairs, a friend of the show, Dean Oadala, shared this observation yeste ...

Big news from the Supreme Court on birthright citizenship. It's a ton of legal discussion. But here's what you need to know. Two things. First, you should know it's not a decision on the merits of birthright citizenship under the 14th amendment, but it is a real restriction on the power of lower courts. And second, and relatedly, Justice Katanji Brown Jackson had strong words calling it quote anathema to the rule of law. Why? because in her reasoning, this decision effectively divides America into two zones ...