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Bloomberg· 2025-08-11 14:10
The Trump administration and California will face off in court Monday, over Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles https://t.co/VE0O0NqpIR ...
'Another point of distraction': NYT columnist slams Trump possibly deploying National Guard
MSNBC· 2025-08-11 12:09
And this morning, President Trump is expected to announce a new public safety initiative in Washington, DC. At 10:00 a. m., the president is going to hold what's being advertised as a news conference at the White House during which he's expected to detail what is likely to be a largecale increase in law enforcement presence in our nation's capital. Officials tell NBC News President Trump is considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops, but they say the decision is not final and no formal orders h ...
‘We are not experiencing spikes in crime’ DC’s Mayor refutes President Trump’s claims
MSNBC· 2025-08-10 14:07
We have new details this morning on President Trump's new crackdown on crime in a city he loves to criticize in his own backyard, our nation's capital, our home, Washington DC. As part of his new week-long campaign, some 450 federal law enforcement officers from various agencies were stationed across the city last night in hightra areas. And Trump announced on social media that tomorrow he will hold an event at the White House that will quote essentially stop violent crime in DC, which he claims has become ...
Trump says he may bring National Guard into D.C. as he considers federal control of the city
NBC News· 2025-08-06 23:04
Are you considering taking over the DC police. Is that an option on the table. >> We're considering it.Yeah. Because the crime is is ridiculous. We have a capital that's very unsafe.You know, we just almost lost a young man, beautiful, handsome guy that got the hell knocked out of him the night before last. We just put a call into him. They're calling back in a little while, but he he went through a bad situation, to put it mildly, and there's too much of it.We're gonna we're gonna do something about it. So ...
'Never seen anything like this': Robinson says Padilla incident is 'not a good look' for admin
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 17:20
Joining me now, MSNBC legal analyst and former US attorney Joyce Vance and MSNBC political analyst and Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Eugene Robinson. Joyce, I'll start with you. The ruling on Trump's use of the National Guard in California, where do you think it goes from here and what does it tell us about writing precedent in real time? Right. So, it's an amazing opinion written by Justice Brier. I know people were disappointed early on when he took two days to set a hearing rather than immediately iss ...
The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell - June 12 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 06:55
International Relations & Security - Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, targeting multiple targets and senior Iranian leaders, with potential Mossad involvement [1][3] - The strike targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military bases, and residential compounds, with reports of casualties including the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard [3][4] - Concerns exist regarding Iran's retaliation capabilities and the potential for escalation in the Middle East, especially given limited US involvement [1][3][4] - The Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal is criticized for potentially contributing to the current crisis [1] US Domestic Politics & Legal Matters - A federal judge ruled in favor of California Governor Gavin Newsome, ordering the California National Guard back under his command and criticizing Donald Trump's overreach [1][2] - The judge meticulously reviewed events in Los Angeles, concluding that local law enforcement had the situation under control and federal support was unnecessary [2][5] - The court decision is seen as a victory for democracy and a rejection of efforts to normalize military presence in US streets [1][2] - Senator Alex Padilla was reportedly attacked by federal agents in a federal building, raising concerns about the Trump administration's actions and potential abuse of power [2][3] Immigration Policy - Donald Trump seemingly surrendered on his promise of mass deportations, indicating a shift in policy towards recognizing the importance of immigrant workers in agriculture and hospitality [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] - Trump acknowledged the reliance of farmers and the hotel industry on immigrant labor, suggesting a willingness to allow them to stay in the US [7][11][12][13][14]
Newsom reacts to federal court's ruling against Trump's National Guard use in L.A. | Full Speech
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 02:44
time. Governor Nuome is speaking right now after a federal judge ruled against the Trump administration, ordering Trump to return control of the National Guard to Newsome. Let's listen.Uh those cornerstones that he claimed or asserted were not met. Section 12 406. Clearly, there's no invasion. There's no rebellion.It's absurd. And so, we're gratified. Uh today is a big day uh for the Constitution of United States, for our democracy, and I hope it's the beginning uh of a new day in this country where we push ...
The Beat With Ari Melber - June 11 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 01:32
Welcome to the beat. I'm Ari Melbourne. We begin now with breaking news.Americans across the nation now gathering in the streets protesting aspects of the Trump agenda, these controversial ICE raids, and the extraordinary use of federal powers and even the military to back up those raids. We see signs that these protests, many of them peaceful, will be intensifying over the course of the evening. But that is against this backdrop.United States troops, sometimes armed with machine guns or weapons of war, in ...
Sen. Tim Kaine: ‘People don’t join the military to face off against their fellow Americans’
MSNBC· 2025-06-11 22:01
Government & Legal Concerns - Senator Kaine expresses concern over the legality and dangerous precedent of the President's use of the National Guard against the wishes of a state governor [2] - The Senator highlights the historical partnership between presidents and governors regarding the National Guard, emphasizing it's not meant to be a tool against states [2][3] - Planned proposals to limit the president's ability to deploy the military against civilian protesters are underway [5][15] Civil Liberties & Political Implications - The Senator suggests the President is using the military to intimidate protesters and distract from other issues, potentially infringing on First Amendment rights [4][8] - Encouragement for citizens to exercise their constitutional rights to peacefully assemble and petition the government, despite potential intimidation [8][9][10] - Concerns raised about the military being used as political pawns, with historical examples of resistance to such actions within the government [11][12][13] Military & National Security - Active duty military deployment against fellow Americans is seen as detrimental to morale and potentially dangerous, referencing the Kent State incident [17][18] - The Senator emphasizes the importance of focusing the military on external adversaries and maintaining alliances, rather than pitting Americans against each other [18][19] - Senator Ran Paul's comparison of the military parade to North Korea highlights bipartisan concerns about the militarization of domestic issues [16]
‘Disturbing’: Attorney explains why Trump sending Marines to L.A. is legally questionable
MSNBC· 2025-06-11 17:24
We want to bring in NBC's Camila Bernal in Los Angeles. Peter Baker is a New York Times White House correspondent and of course MSNBC political analyst. Retired Army Colonel Jack Jacobs is a Vietnam vet, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, and an MSNBC military analyst.And Barbara McUade is a former US attorney, law professor at the University of Michigan. And what else. An MSNBC legal analyst.Peter, I want to start with you. Ending the protests in LA is what the administration is saying is their stated goal ...