Today, one of Donald Trump's most prominent critics from very early in his first term, James Comey, the former director of the FBI, a guy who refused to turn the bureau into Trump's personal play thing, has now been indicted on two federal charges. The case was brought to a grand jury jury by our former Trump attorney that he handpicked to be a prosecutor just days ago and who has never prosecuted a case in her life. Joining me now, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Democrat of Texas who serves on the oversig ...

Ecuadoreans will vote in November on whether to rewrite the constitution, a step President Daniel Noboa says is necessary to give his government the tools to fight cartels and restore order https://t.co/I0fc85Pt2D ...

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 ...

Joining me right now, we have Michael Hardaway, former communications director to Congressman Hakeem Jeff, along with Brandon Buck, MSNBC political analyst, and previously press secretary to former House Speaker John Boehner. Also with us, Leah Litman, assistant law professor at the University of Michigan Law School and author of the book Lawless. So, welcome to all of you.U Leah, what can the Trump administration legally do without authorization from Congress. And what can be done now if their deadly strik ...

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 ...

Political Satire and Authoritarianism - The report highlights a Russian puppet show from 1999 that satirized Boris Yeltsin and predicted Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule, showcasing comedy as an early warning sign [1][2][7] - The show's prediction of Putin remaining in power for 20 years and the subsequent suppression of the show by the Kremlin illustrate the erosion of freedom of speech in Russia [2][3] US Democracy and Potential Threats - The analysis draws parallels between Russia's slide into autocracy and potential threats to American democracy, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and fighting against such threats [4][5][13] - The report suggests that crackdowns on freedom can be a slow, incremental process, disguised as legality and public interest [10][11][12][13] - The piece warns that the US Constitution requires active defense and that the upcoming midterm elections may be free but not fair, highlighting concerns about potential abuse of power [13][14] Actions and Mobilization - The report suggests focusing on specific actions, such as contacting Republican representatives, to voice opposition and ensure accountability [18] - The analysis points out the importance of mobilizing people beyond general protests, emphasizing the need to address specific power structures [17][18]

Legal Experts Accuse Trump Administration Of Unconstitutionally Influencing Kimmel Suspension—Here’s Whyhttps://t.co/NruJJHhI0A https://t.co/JbAX0Ue0bU ...

In the absence of that moral clarity coming from the president of the United States, who then does the task of bringing America together of healing fall to. Every one of us. You know, presidents don't run this country. Americans run this country.That's that's the way it works. As long as that constitution sitting a few blocks from here is still in power. So, you know, I think it's helpful if people with the group greatest platform um deliver those types of unifying and um calming remarks, but we can overcom ...

Constitutional Amendment Rate - America's constitution has one of the lowest amendment rates in the world [1] Academic Perspective - Harvard professor Jill Lepore discusses the impact of the low amendment rate on the country in her new book [1]

A new book argues that America’s constitution has become an anachronism because it is, contrary to the founders’ wishes, too hard to change https://t.co/GLBMUd3p2g ...