JOINING US NOW, MSNOW reporter David Noriega from Minneapolis MSNOW senior White House reporter Vaughn Hilliard and MSNOW senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin. So I'm going to start with you, David. The administration is talking about lowering tensions, talking about a drawdown.Are you seeing that drawdown in the city. It's too early to tell, Katie, essentially. Some ━ I'm in touch with a number of people who you can find out at the top of the show, Katie, that we've heard from Kristi Noem, Tom Holman, others i ...

Camila, I'll start with you. What more do we know about Tom Holman's meetings with the governor and mayor who are both Democrats and and how are people in Minneapolis reacting to Greg Bovino leaving the city. >> Well, I think it's not a stretch to say that people here are glad that he is going to be leaving because their message this [music] entire time was that they wanted federal agents out of this city.So, we know some of them are leaving and the desire of the governor and the mayor is that all of them l ...

ROBERT GURCY OF CALIFORNIA, THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. FIRST OFF, CONGRESSMAN, I JUST WANT TO GET A SENSE OF ATMOSPHERICS AMONG YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES RIGHT NOW. ARE YOU SURPRISED TO BE HEARING FROM SO MANY REPUBLICANS.LOOK, Look, it's surprising, of course, to hear any Republican ever take any stand against Donald Trump. They seem to follow his orders and whatever he wants every single day. And so the fact that some are actually growing a little bit of a spine is a good development.And ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the reputation and judicial philosophy of Judge Alvin Hellerstein, highlighting his independence and fairness in high-profile cases, including the prosecution of Nicolás Maduro, and his willingness to challenge political pressures [1][2][3]. Group 1: Judge's Background and Philosophy - Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a 92-year-old native New Yorker, is known for his independent rulings and has been praised for not always siding with the government [1][2]. - Hellerstein's judicial philosophy emphasizes due process, as demonstrated by his ruling against the Trump administration's deportation efforts [4]. - His background, including his upbringing in the Bronx and Jewish values, influences his judicial decisions, reflecting a commitment to fairness and understanding [7][8]. Group 2: Notable Cases and Rulings - Hellerstein is currently overseeing the prosecution of Nicolás Maduro, who faces serious charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy [3]. - He has a history of significant rulings, including rejecting a settlement for 9/11 cleanup workers, which he deemed insufficient [6]. - In recent financial trials, Hellerstein has shown a preference for efficiency, urging lawyers to focus on key issues to maintain jury engagement [10]. Group 3: Judicial Conduct and Public Perception - Hellerstein's approach to cases has earned him respect, even from figures like President Trump, who acknowledged the judge's reputation [4]. - His handling of cases reflects a balance between legal rigor and empathy, as seen in his interactions with families affected by the 9/11 attacks [8]. - Hellerstein's rulings often consider the broader implications of free expression, as demonstrated in his past decisions involving controversial groups [9].

RT Daniel Davis Deep Dive (@DanielLDavis1)🔥 “I wasn’t warned. I wasn’t contacted. I found out on the radio that I was being sanctioned by the EU.”🚨 Former Swiss intelligence officer Col. Jacques Baud reveals how the EU put him on a sanctions list with zero due process.💬 “My accounts were frozen. I can’t travel. I can’t even return home.”⚠️ Accused of “pro-Russian propaganda” — for quoting a Ukrainian official’s 2019 warning about NATO and war.🛑 No charges. No court. No defense. Just political punishment tha ...

19-year-old Annie Lucia Lopez Beloza was on her way home from college for Thanksgiving uh to surprise her parents, but she never got there. She was detained by immigration agents at Boston airport. And instead of being sent back home to Texas to Austin, Texas, she was deported to Honduras, a country she has known not known or even seen since she was 7 years old.Joining us, Annie's attorney, Todd Pomelo. Todd, thank you for joining us. Where is Annie right now and how is she doing.>> Well, she's considerably ...

The Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown is facing fresh scrutiny after the revelation of two new Boston area arrests. First, there's the story of Annie Lucia Lopez Belosa, a college freshman at Babson. A few days before Thanksgiving, she was ready to fly home to Texas to surprise her parents.But when she made it to her boarding gate at Boston's Logan Airport, she was turned away, detained by agents, shackled on her wrists and ankles, and eventually deported to Honduras, even though a court ...

So, one week ago today, we saw the total drubbing of Republicans by Democrats around the country. And it was not just the topline races, the gubanatorial races we were looking at. The further down the ballot you went, the more convincing the victory was in some ways.One particular election stands out in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It's a suburban swing county just outside Philadelphia. The Republican incumbent sheriff there had entered into a voluntary contract to collaborate with ICE.And last week, that MA ...

Department of Justice has the responsibility to obey all court orders. It can disagree with the order. It can appeal it. It can ask the judge to reconsider.But while the order is in effect, it's the obligation of the department to see to it that the government complies. >> Peter Kisler should know he ran the Justice Department as acting attorney general in 2007 for George W. Bush.He worked in Ronald Reagan's White House and today he's part of a law firm representing federal workers fired by the administrati ...

Let's get to our top story. Uh lawyers representing former FBI Director James Comey are asking a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges he's currently facing. In motions filed yesterday, Comey's attorneys argue the US attorney who brought the case against him, Lindseay Halligan, was unlawfully appointed. They also contend Comey is being unfairly targeted because of President Trump's quote personal spite against him. Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from congressional testimony in 2020 ...