Joining us now, former Republican Congressman from Florida, MSNBC political analyst Carlos Carbelloo, former Brooklyn prosecutor, MSNBC legal analyst Charles Coleman is here as well. Congressman, we spent a good part of the beginning of President Trump's second term talking about Doge, right. About how important it is to be good stewards of the taxpayers's money.Now, the administration is deploying military to cities that have not asked for help. warships to the coast of Venezuela, continuing to build the w ...

As the Trump administration ramps up its mass deportation efforts today, a group of bipartisan lawmakers announced a bill that would provide legal status for some undocumented immigrants. The Dignity Act, sponsored by Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Salazar and Texas Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, would allow undocumented immigrants who have been in the US since before 2021 to apply for up to 7 years of legal status with work authorization, provided that they pay restitution and check in ...

Legislation Overview - The legislation empowers families by allowing them to keep more of their money, providing school choice, securing the border, and requiring able-bodied individuals in the welfare system to work [2] - The speaker believes that if each item in the bill were voted on separately, it would pass [8][9] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of passing the bill to maintain momentum, citing successes in border security, operations in Iran, and increased NATO defense spending [5] Political Strategy & Challenges - The speaker acknowledges Democratic opposition and concerns from some Republicans regarding the bill's impact on Medicaid [3] - The speaker suggests focusing on the positive aspects of the bill and what it delivers to constituents [7][8] - The speaker highlights the narrow majority in both the House and Senate, making it crucial to pass the legislation now [6] - The speaker points out that the bill aligns with what the voters were promised [11]