The Trump administration says it is preparing to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey next month, targeting two states led by Democrats holding major off-year elections. Not Virginia. I wonder why.Justice Department officials say the goal is to ensure transparency. But the monitors will be deployed in five heavily Latino counties across California. And in New Jersey, it will have go to the county with the highest Latino population in the state with 43%.State officials wasted no time ...

Political Commentary & Legal Challenges - The speaker asserts the current US president is acting unconstitutionally and breaking the law, leading to legal action [4] - A lawsuit has been filed to stop the deployment of National Guard troops from Illinois, Texas, and other states, deeming it unconstitutional [7][8] - The speaker believes the administration disregards laws and acts unilaterally, necessitating active resistance [10][11] - The speaker expresses concern about potential voter suppression and election interference in the 2026 midterms, suggesting a need for vigilance [12][13] Federal Government Actions & State Response - The federal government is deploying the Texas National Guard to Illinois without communicating with state authorities, which the speaker deems unprecedented [5][6] - Border Patrol agents are reportedly operating in Chicago, allegedly using the "100 mile border rule" justification, raising concerns about their authority and actions [8][9] - The speaker highlights the presence of armed ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agents in Chicago, characterizing it as a "show of force" [11] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of documenting any perceived abuses of power by federal agents, encouraging people to film interactions [19][20]

I I want to go to uh Illinois now where the governor is standing by with Jacob Sober off a governor who has been fighting against having federal troops come into his cities and and the environs and as a result has said heard said by the president of the United States that he should be jailed. Jacob, let me throw it over to you and the governor. >> Chris, thank you so much.Governor JB Pritzker, thanks for joining us live on MSNBC. >> How are you, Jake. Good to see you. >> It's good to see you as well.Um, you ...

Today marks day nine of Texas Democrats exodus from the state to stop the Republican power gra that could give Trump five additional GOP seats in the House. For nine days, Texas Republicans have tried and failed to reconvene the legislative chamber consistently falling short of a quorum with the Democrats out of town. One of the leading voices against Texas Republicans power grab is former Congressman Badoor who has been holding rallies, speaking out and fundraising on behalf of Texas Dems. Last week, Texas ...

Welcome to the beat everyone. I am Ari Melbour and let me tell you right off the top we have a very special and newsworthy guest to begin the show tonight. House Democratic Minority Leader Hakee Jeff the most powerful Democrat in Washington is here. I will see you in a moment. I will tell folks that we are coming fresh off leader Jeff historic literally breaking historical records 8h hour 44 minute house floor speech. This is one way to understand if nothing else the sheer amount of time and stamina that wa ...