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Bloomberg· 2025-07-05 17:54
More than 20 people were arrested Saturday on suspicion of terrorism offenses after protesters gathered in central London in support of Palestine Action. Via @AP https://t.co/GHu5L7DiKL ...
The backlash begins: Republicans heading home from D.C. face local protests over Trump bill
MSNBC· 2025-07-04 04:45
Government Policy & Legislation - Every president aims to address a significant problem in their first year, often related to campaign promises or unforeseen crises [1][2] - Past presidents like Obama and Biden focused on solving economic crises, healthcare access, and infrastructure needs through legislative action [2][3][4][5] - The report questions the problem that Trump's legislation aims to solve, suggesting it disproportionately benefits the wealthy at the expense of working people [7][8] Economic Impact & Social Welfare - Trump's legislation is criticized for potentially removing healthcare coverage from 17 million people and cutting food stamps for millions more [9][10] - The legislation includes over $4 trillion in tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest individuals [10] - The bill is expected to negatively impact many of the voters who supported Trump, particularly those relying on Medicaid [12] Public Opinion & Political Response - Many Americans are unaware of the details of the bill, including Medicaid cuts [13] - As people learn more about the bill, opposition increases, leading to protests across the country [14][15][16][17][18] - Efforts are underway to hold Republicans accountable for their votes in favor of the bill, emphasizing its negative impact on their constituents [19][20]
The protests were practice!
MSNBC· 2025-07-03 20:35
Legal & Political Analysis - The court's decision significantly hamstrings the federal courts' ability to block Trump's agenda, but does not entirely eliminate it [1] - Justice Kavanaugh's concurring opinion suggests that plaintiffs can still seek preliminary classwide relief, potentially impacting entire states, regions, or even the nation [2] - Individuals can still challenge Trump's policies nationwide by organizing large groups of negatively impacted people and bringing cases to court [3] - The fight against Trump in the courts may become increasingly intertwined with activism and protests [4] Societal Impact - Dedicated on-the-ground organizing against Trump's policies has been observed across the country, including protests, courthouses, and town halls [3] - The current political climate suggests that resistance to Trump's policies will likely continue, although it will be challenging [4]
‘Coast to coast’: Millions set to rally against Trump at 'No Kings' protests
MSNBC· 2025-06-14 01:00
Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes and thank you for joining us on a very, very busy Friday. We're covering a whole bunch of developing stories, including the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran that began, or at least this round of it began 24 hours ago when Israel launched those military strikes against the capital city of Thran, targeting both nuclear and military infrastructure, as well as key leaders, the armed forces, residential homes.Iran then retaliated earlier today starting aroun ...
'King George': Trump can keep control of CA National Guard despite judge calling actions 'illegal'
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 16:30
More breaking news overnight. An appeals court pausing a lower court's ruling that gave control of the California National Guard back to Governor Gavin Newsome. That means President Trump will be able to keep the California National Guard active on the streets of Los Angeles for now as more immigration and Trump protests are planned over the weekend.And that legal battle plays out at there as there's new fallout after this dramatic scene. Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California forcibly grabbed and re ...
‘Stop collaborating, start fighting’: Sen. Chris Murphy reacts to Padilla incident
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 01:55
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Welcome, Senator. Um, thanks for having me. Your reaction, your thoughts to the day. Well, I mean, listen, this is got to be put in context. Donald Trump has made it very clear that he is going to use violence in order to try to intimidate people away from protests, that he is going to encourage violence uh when it is being used on his behalf. And this is a triedand-rue authoritarian tactic. Um, what happened today is absolutely outrageous. Um we're all collea ...
Rev. Al to protesters: Don't play into Trump's hands with violence, conduct non-violent protest
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 13:16
Back here at home, we turn now to protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids. They continued in cities across the country last night as the White House says that agents have arrested more than 300 migrants in Los Angeles since Friday. NBC News correspondent Liz Kitz brings us the latest.Just hours before a curfew takes effect for a second night in downtown Los Angeles, protesters again taking to the streets. Demonstrations opposing ICE immigration enforcement operations now in their sixth ...
Democratic governors confer as Trump looks to spread militarized deportation frenzy
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 06:00
Right now, there are more troops deployed to Los Angeles than there are deployed in Syria and Iraq combined. Let me just repeat that because I've just been thinking about this all day since one of our amazing producers shared this with me. There are more troops deployed to Los Angeles than there are deployed in Syria and Iraq combined.And right now, Donald Trump is also doing everything he can to make Los Angeles look and feel like a war zone. That's on purpose. That's what he's trying to do.Today, NBC News ...
'Slows everything down': Trump hurts his own economy again with ICE raids
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 05:42
It is day 143. I know it feels like 4,043, but no, 143 of the second Trump administration. And right now, there is a curfew in effect for a second night in the city of Los Angeles. This is the sixth day of protests sparked by the Trump administration's immigration raids in the nation's second largest city.Tonight, we have seen more demonstrations both in Los Angeles and across the country with local officials warning ICE raids are spreading fear throughout their communities. I want to bring in NBC's Morgan ...
ICE’s immigration enforcement operations ramp up nationwide
NBC News· 2025-06-12 00:01
Tonight, just hours before a curfew takes effect for a second night in downtown Los Angeles, protesters again taking to the streets. Demonstrations opposing ICE immigration enforcement operations now in their sixth straight day. Organizers mobilizing across social media.How long do you think this is going to go on. Well, the National Guard said they're going to be here for at least 30 days. So, I'd say as long as they're here.Protests overnight in New York, Denver, and Chicago, where a car appears to speed ...