So, ever since Donald Trump first deployed National Guard troops in the streets of Los Angeles and then of course in Washington DC, he has been itching to occupy more Democratic controlled cities using the pretext, of course, we've seen this before, of cracking down on crime. Chicago has long been his favored next target, but after running into a whole lot of opposition from local and state leaders, including the governor, today he appeared to scrap that plan, at least, and this is a key caveat for the mome ...

We begin with President Trump's authoritarian ambitions. With in an exclusive new interview with the Daily Caller, Trump was asked whether he'd be comfortable seeing former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA director John Brennan arrested live on television as part of his administration's new focus on the Russia election interference investigation. His response would not bother me at all.That attitude pushing perceived en punishing perceived enemies while rewarding devotees is exactly what we're seeing ...

Political Instability Concerns - The report expresses concerns about potential disruptions to the 2026 elections or a takeover of those elections [1] - There are fears of federal troops or the National Guard being deployed to cities, potentially leading to chaos and martial law [2] - The report suggests a perceived threat to democracy due to authoritarian tendencies [4] Allegations of Authoritarianism - The report alleges that the president aims to behave and lead like a dictator [4] - The president is accused of potentially undermining the Constitution [4] - The report claims the president has stated that the upcoming election will be the last [3] Calls for Unity and Collaboration - The report emphasizes the need to protect democracy and the humanity of individuals [5][6] - The report suggests the president should collaborate with mayors and organizations to address community needs [5][6] - The report urges people to remain firm, defend democracy, and protect the values of working people [6]

Today we speak with some reverence about the US Constitution. The document remarkable for its time that established our democracy and still guides and informs our rights and freedoms to this day. But when the US Constitution was presented to the founding fathers for ratification, they weren't universally enthusiastic about it.In 1787, ever the optimist, 81-year-old Benjamin Franklin, delivered his final speech to the constitutional convention in Philadelphia. He had to convince several delegates to sign on ...

We're 249 years old this year. We have the semisquentennial 250 next July 4th, 2026. For 249 years, Michael, this experiment has worked. No president has ever done and I want to say ever. Lincoln's an exception because you have a civil war and you suspend habius corpus. I don't want to be too much of a lawyer here. And you posi commatatus. You can't send the troops. Lincoln was able to do those things during the civil war. Okay. But come back to now. First of all, people need to understand that Governor Pri ...

Political Landscape & Gerrymandering - Indiana Republicans met with Donald Trump at the White House regarding gerrymandering efforts to maintain Republican control of the House [1] - The focus of gerrymandering is likely to target one seat in northwestern Indiana currently held by Democratic Congressman Frank Murvan [1] - Locals protested these gerrymandering efforts at the state house in Indianapolis [2] Economic Impact & Bipartisan Efforts - The American Rescue Plan brought hundreds of millions to billions of dollars to Indiana, which were used for economic development [4] - Congressman Murvan worked with Senator Young on the Chips and Science Act, leading to a semiconductor manufacturer (SK Heinik) at Purdue West Lafayette [5] - This semiconductor manufacturer will help the auto industry and STEM education [5][6] - Congressman Murvan highlights his bipartisan work on projects like a commuter rail system, creating jobs for Teamsters and electricians [7] Potential Consequences of a Monolithic Government - The state could lose benefits from bipartisan efforts if it becomes 100% Republican [4] - The current administration is putting financial pressure on state lawmakers and threatening them with primaries to achieve its goals [3] - It is short-term thinking to believe a straight red state in Congress will remain in the majority forever [7]

Well, Donald Trump is continuing his assault on American cities. First, he deployed the National Guard to the streets of Los Angeles, which city officials did not want nor ask for. Then came Washington DC, again unprovoked. Tonight, National Guard troops are carrying sidearms, M17 pistols, to patrol our nation's capital. Chicago, now the third city, all led by Democrats, bracing for a federal troop presence after Donald Trump escalated his threat to deploy the military to crack down on crime. Donald Trump's ...

Political & Social Issues - National Guard troops armed in Washington DC, raising concerns about potential federal overreach and intimidation tactics, particularly targeting cities run by Black mayors and sanctuary cities [1][3][4] - Allegations of President Trump using the situation as a distraction from his shortcomings, including the Epstein files controversy [2][8] - Concerns raised about the militarization of DC and its potential impact on Black communities, drawing parallels to "stop and frisk" policies [10][11] - The administration is accused of authoritarianism and using the situation for control rather than public safety [5][12] Epstein Files & Justice for Survivors - House Oversight Committee alleges the Justice Department's release of Epstein files is incomplete and lacks transparency [2][13] - Calls for a congressional hearing to center the survivors' stories and fully investigate the Epstein case, including identifying enablers and holding them accountable [16][18][19][20] - Allegations that Republicans are shielding and protecting predators, hindering justice for survivors [20] - Frustration over the slow pace of document release and concerns about cherry-picking information, with only approximately 1,000 pages of new information (related to flight plans) out of 33,000 pages being reviewed [22][23] - The delay in releasing unredacted files (except for victims' names) by the 19th is seen as a violation of a congressional subpoena [25] - Emphasis on the need for transparency, justice, and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking [21][24][27]

The collapse of democracy is a strange, almost surreal thing. It can be abstract and hard to recognize in the moment. At first, it just feels like politics.It's messy. It's noisy. It's frustrating and sometimes a bit removed from one's day-to-day life.But then the guard rails that we've taken for granted begin to topple one after another. A National Guard unit deployed to a city that never asked for it. Key parts of the nation's electoral process attacked as illegitimate.Rulings of federal judges shrugged o ...

remember one way or the other whether President Trump submitted a letter for his 50th birthday. >> I do not remember. >> Um and the the article that references a letter talks about um like a like either a naked a picture of naked woman or something like like that.Do you have any recollection of that. >> I do not. >> That was Galen Maxwell sh saying she does not recall that body birthday letter the Wall Street Journal reports Trump sent Epstein.This new audio coming on the same day Trump's DOJ sent the House ...