Legal and Ethical Concerns - The report highlights concerns over President Trump's request for $230 million from the Justice Department, questioning the legitimacy and legality of the demand, especially considering the constitutional limitations on presidential compensation [3][4][5][6][8] - The report mentions potential illegalities surrounding a $130 million donation from Timothy Mellon to the US government for paying troops during a shutdown, raising questions about the legality of bypassing congressional appropriations [15][16] - The report raises concerns about the potential weaponization and monetization of the Justice Department for political purposes [23] Political Dynamics - The report discusses a resolution to condemn Trump's pardon of Chong Pong Xiao, founder of Binance, due to financial ties between Binance and the Trump family's crypto business [2] - The report suggests a perceived lack of independence of House Speaker Mike Johnson from President Trump, implying undue influence [11][12][13][14] - The report emphasizes the importance of Congress reclaiming its role as a co-equal branch of government and addressing constitutional issues to prevent future abuses of power [18][19][28] Financial Matters - The report mentions Trump's demand for $230 million, including $85 million in punitive damages, related to investigations and a search warrant execution [3][5][6] - The report notes that a super PAC and donors have already covered most of Trump's legal fees, questioning the justification for seeking additional taxpayer money [9][10] - The report references a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure projects, contrasting it with the previous administration's lack of progress [26]

Peter Baker is back with me. I also want to bring in Pulitzer Prizew winning columnist and MSNBC political analyst Eugene Robinson. So, look, Peter, you know that this isn't the first time the idea of Trump 2028 has been floated.Uh, he did a phone call with NBC News back in March. He said he wasn't joking about another term. Um, but do we know what alternative to the 22nd amendment might mean.Well, just to be clear for viewers who may not remember, the 22nd amendment says very clearly, no sh no person shall ...

Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for mass federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color or their accent. No way.Not in a free America. Okay. For the government to cancel research grants to compel universities as to what they can teach.No way. Not in a free America. Okay.To use power over broadcast licenses or power over mergers to compel television networks as to what they can put on the air. Not in a free America. Okay.To weaponize the Department of Justice to go ...

So Joe, uh, a lot to get to this morning. Um, we're watching the White House slowly get chipped away on the East Wing. Or >> you call that chipping away? You call that chipping away? I mean, that is like a wrecking ball. >> Complete demo. >> I mean, I mean, it's like I just it it it raises the question like, is there no oversight? Could a president tear down the entire White House if he wanted to? I think Charlie Sykes was asking that question yesterday. It's kind of surprising like you know there will be p ...

Legal & Ethical Concerns - The report highlights concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as individuals who previously served as personal lawyers for the former president are now in positions to decide on matters related to him [2] - The report suggests the former president is seeking \$230 million from taxpayers, which is viewed as an exorbitant amount, especially considering that punitive damages may not be allowed under the relevant statute [3][4][12] - The report raises constitutional questions regarding the president receiving money beyond his official salary, citing Article 2, Section 1, Clause 7 of the Constitution [5] - The report alleges potential violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause, referencing a \$400 million airplane gift from Qatar [7][15] - The report suggests a lack of transparency, implying that settlements and payments could be kept secret [8][9] Political Implications - The report characterizes the former president's actions as a "bulldozer" against the Constitution and the rule of law [5] - The report criticizes the administration for allegedly prioritizing the interests of billionaires and CEOs while cutting healthcare and nutrition programs for families [11][12] - The report suggests the administration is engaging in business deals with corrupt foreign leaders [17][18] Procedural Irregularities - The report claims that major construction or renovation of the White House is being done without going through the proper congressional process [14] - The report indicates that existing statutes may not adequately address the alleged violations of constitutional principles [15]

From 6:23 p. m. last night until 5:00 p.m. tonight for 22 hours and 37 minutes straight, Senator Mkeley stood on the Senate floor without sleep, without sitting down, without bathroom breaks, which is a great mystery. All to focus the attention of the American people on the crisis now facing this country.And Senator Mkeley's message throughout many, many, many hours was crystal clear. He didn't argue that we were at risk of sliding into authoritarianism. He did not say that Trump has authoritarian tendencie ...

I've come to the Senate floor tonight to ring the alarm bells. We're in the most perilous moment, the biggest threat to our republic since the Civil War. President Trump is shredding our Constitution.The tyranny has already arrived. It is not down the street. It is not around the corner. It will not be encountered on the path tomorrow.It is here at this very moment. ...

Welcome back. The Trump administration crossing a major hurdle in their immigration crackdown on Democratic le cities. A federal appeals court ruling yesterday to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland, Oregon, saying that the president likely, in their words, lawfully exercised his statutory authority in making that order.Oregon plans to appeal the decision. But this fight isn't just playing out in Oregon. A group of Tennessee officials has just filed a lawsuit over the deployment of Nat ...

France is no stranger to the drafting of constitutions. But sorting the paperwork for a new republic would be an ordeal. The country cannot even find consensus on a budget https://t.co/Dq7iqmhdlY ...

And we begin tonight with the massive No Kings protests that took place all over the country and the world this weekend. Organizers say that nearly 7 million marchers turned out in big cities and small towns to protest Donald Trump and his policies. And notably, the protests were peaceful. The NYPD said over a 100,000 people gathered in New York City alone without a single arrest. In San Francisco, Americans used their own bodies to spell out the message of the day. No kings. And while Trump did his best to ...