Now we're joined by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield. Mr. . Attorney General, thanks for taking the time.So the White House, we know, is now asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for an emergency pause on this order by the district judge that's paused in effect all of the National Guard troop deployments, whether it's from the Oregon National Guard or California or Texas. The White House argues that the district court has impermissibly secondguessed the president's military judgments. Are you confid ...

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the address by Pete Hagsith, you know, the generals and the admirals and they were all ha having to be seething with contempt going, "Wait a second. I left my troops. I left the forward positions that I had been put in to defend America and defend American interests across the globe to come have this guy lecture me about warrior ethos and some bizarre pep rally.And then Donald Trump came up and as we said yesterday again it was like a campaign speech that you might have seen late in the campaign that was Wi ...

The deaths run most of the cities that are in bad shape. We have many cities in great shape, too, by the way. I want you to know that.But it seems that the ones that are run by the radical left Democrats, what they've done to San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, they're very unsafe places. And we're going to straighten them out one by one. And this is going to be a major part for some of the people in this room.That's a war, too. It's a war from within. Controlling the physical territory of our bo ...

Tomorrow, President Trump will meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House as the clock ticks down to a potential government shutdown on Wednesday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thun are all expected to attend. And this comes after Trump abruptly cancelled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Thursday, calling their demands unserious and ridiculous.Well, here's what the ...

Legal & Political Analysis - The indictment of James Comey, a critic of Donald Trump, on two federal charges is viewed as an opportunity for the prosecutor to make a name for themselves [1][2] - The defense may push for a speedy trial, which is codified at the federal level and typically takes place within 60 days [3] - Concerns are raised about the criminalization of dissent and the potential erosion of democracy if individuals and institutions bend to threats [6][7] - There is apprehension regarding individuals in positions of power who may disregard legal and ethical standards [8][9] - The prosecution of James Comey is questioned, even by Democrats who have had disagreements with him [10] Free Speech & Governmental Power - The discussion highlights concerns about the use of governmental powers to suppress free speech, referencing Colin Kaepernick as an early example [16] - The importance of protecting the freedom of speech, regardless of agreement with the content, is emphasized [17] Media & Public Perception - The potential impact of actions against figures like Jimmy Kimmel on public awareness is considered [4][13][14]

Political Landscape - Ecuador will hold a vote in November on rewriting the constitution [1] - President Daniel Noboa states this is needed to combat cartels and restore order [1]

We've just been celebrating the 238th anniversary of the Constitution. So the question I have, I'll start with you, Governor Mills. Are we still moving toward a more perfect union.You know, the Constitution says that the president shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed. It doesn't give this president or any president the authority to make up laws through edicts through executive orders through tweets and Facebook postings etc. or press conferences. It is a limited authority and the Congress ne ...

Government Overreach & Constitutional Concerns - The administration's strikes on Venezuelan boats are potentially illegal under domestic and international law, possibly violating federal laws including the prohibition on murder [2][3] - The administration's actions are seen as a potential assault on the Constitution, particularly regarding separation of powers and due process [7][21] - There are concerns about the administration's willingness to leverage political power to suppress dissent, potentially threatening core freedoms of speech and association [28][29] First Amendment & Free Speech - The administration is accused of indirectly pressuring private companies to silence speech, which could be a violation of the First Amendment [17] - An FCC commissioner allegedly threatened consequences for a network if they continued to air content the administration disliked, raising concerns about government coercion [16][18] - There are concerns about the selective application of free speech principles, with some supporting it only when it benefits them [19] Congressional Oversight & Accountability - There is a perceived lack of congressional oversight regarding the administration's actions, particularly from the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader [9] - Calls for Congress to step up and provide oversight, hold hearings, and ensure accountability for potentially illegal actions [7][9] - The need for Congress to authorize actions that could be perceived as imminent threats to the United States [13] Potential Justifications & Public Opinion - Some may sympathize with aggressive actions if they believe they are stopping illegal drugs from entering the country and killing people [10] - The administration has an obligation to explain the evidence supporting their actions and the imminent threat they perceive [10][13] - Despite potential sympathy, there is a need to be serious about the responsibilities and proper role of government [14]

We begin with growing Republican opposition to the Trump administration's efforts to silence dissenting voices. Now, Senator Ted Cruz is blasting the FCC chair for threats he made related to ABC suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Look, I like Brendan Carr. He's a good guy. He's the chairman of the FCC. I work closely with him. But what he said there is dangerous as hell. And and I got to say, he he he he threatens it. He says, "We can do this the easy way or we can do this the hard way. " Yeah. And and I gott ...