BOTTLES INSTEAD OF RETURNING THEM TO A STORE. AND AS WE'VE BEEN COVERING A WAVE OF HIGH PROFILE POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, THE WHITE HOUSE QUIETLY CUTTING FEDERAL FUNDING TO SOME PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO COMBAT HATE FUELED VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC TERRORISM. NBC'S JULIE SIRKIN SPOKE TO THE PRESIDENT OF ONE OF THE GROUPS GUTTED BY THOSE CUTS, WHO SAYS THE WORK THEY'RE DOING AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL MAY ALREADY BE SAVING LIVES.>> I HATED MYSELF SO MUCH THAT I WANTED EVERYBODY ELSE TO HATE ME, TOO. ...

Political Commentary & Analysis - Discusses the impact of Charlie Kirk on the conservative movement [1] - Explores who might fill the void left by Charlie Kirk [1] - Addresses separating real news from manufactured information [1] - Examines the distinction between hate speech and free speech [1] - Considers how women can reshape the GOP (Republican Party) [1] Legal & Security Matters - Investigates groups that fuel political violence [1] - Discusses the mission of the Attorney General (AG) [1] - Outlines key differences between state AG and U S AG roles [1] - Addresses whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) can address rising political violence [1] - Highlights current domestic terrorism threats [1]

Investigation & Evidence - The suspected shooter, Robinson, is not cooperating with the investigation, creating a bottleneck [3][4] - The roommate of Robinson, who appears to be in a romantic relationship with him, is cooperating with investigators and was shocked by the shooting [4] - DNA evidence found on a screwdriver matches DNA found on a towel used to wrap the weapon [7][8] - Investigators are examining Robinson's digital footprint, including text messages and gaming communities, to understand his motives [9][10] Political Context & Reactions - The White House is developing an action plan to address what they view as left-wing organizations that may have inspired the shooting [14][15] - The Vice President expressed intentions to dismantle terrorist networks and campaigns of dehumanization, using resources from the Department of Justice and Homeland Security [16] - An expert on political violence notes that political violence is rising on both the right and the left in the United States [35] FBI Involvement & Criticism - The FBI director's real-time information sharing is unusual and a departure from normal bureau protocols [19] - There is tension within the FBI, with concerns about political firings and the bureau's capacity to handle tense moments [23][24] - The absence of a federal domestic terrorism law may limit the FBI's leadership role in the case [21]

Allegations of Government Overreach - The report alleges that John Brennan and James Clapper, after their involvement in Russiagate, were appointed to Biden DHS's Domestic Intelligence Experts Group [1] - It is claimed that this group targeted Trump supporters as domestic terrorists and allegedly boasted about the "political advantage" gained from this [1] - America First Legal reportedly obtained documents suggesting the Biden administration developed a classified plan to expand monitoring of political dissent [1] Key Individuals and Organizations - John Brennan and James Clapper are central figures in the allegations, due to their involvement in both Russiagate and the Biden DHS's Domestic Intelligence Experts Group [1] - The Biden administration is implicated through the alleged development of a classified plan to expand monitoring of political dissent [1] - America First Legal is presented as the source that obtained documents related to the alleged plan [1]

FBI Leadership & Political Influence - Senior FBI leadership, under Patel and Bonino, is allegedly prioritizing ideological purity or political uniformity over experience and subject matter expertise [6] - This alleged shift in priorities is leading to a loss of experienced personnel, potentially compromising national security due to fewer experts handling terrorist organizations or foreign intelligence services [6][7] - There are concerns that investigative resources are being diverted to immigration enforcement, impacting the handling of counterintelligence, international terrorism, and public corruption cases [8][9] - Some FBI members are reportedly avoiding one-on-one meetings with the deputy director due to his temperament, potentially hindering the flow of crucial information [14][15] Michael Fineberg's Departure - Former senior FBI special agent Michael Fineberg resigned after losing a promotion due to his friendship with someone on Cash Patel's "enemies list" [1][2] - Fineberg's friendship with Peter Struck, a Trump target, led to his alleged punishment at work [3] - Fineberg's work included significant roles in operations against threats posed by the Chinese government, including cases against Chinese conglomerates like Huawei and China Mobile [3] - Agents reached out to Fineberg, expressing alarm that he was allegedly driven out solely because of a non-work friendship, prompting him to go public [16][17] Impact on FBI Workforce - There is a reported sense of abandonment and betrayal among the FBI's line workforce due to senior executives being forced out and not speaking up [24] - The politicization of senior FBI ranks in the past six months is considered more alarming than anything seen in the previous 15 years [20]