Joining us now, former Justice Department pardon Attorney Liz Oyer and MSNBC political analyst Anthony Coley. He served in the DOJ as the director of the Office of Public Affairs during the Biden administration. >> Let's start with that New York Times reporting about President Trump asking DOJ to comp him for the lawsuits and investigations into him.There were supposed to be guardrails that those guardrails were an independent DOJ. Do those guardrails exist anymore. Those guardrails do not exist within the ...

Government Shutdown & Political Conflict - The US is experiencing a federal government shutdown, impacting military pay and healthcare [1][3][12][15][16] - The Justice Department, under Donald Trump, has indicted a second political opponent, Leticia James, who secured a civil judgment against Trump's business for fraud [1][2] - Democrats accuse Republicans of weaponizing the Department of Justice against political adversaries [5] - Republicans are allegedly delaying the swearing-in of a new Democratic representative to prevent the release of Epstein files [22][24] Healthcare Crisis - A Republican healthcare crisis is devastating people across the country, including cuts to Medicaid and hospital closures [4][15] - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are at risk, potentially increasing premiums and deductibles for tens of millions of Americans by thousands of dollars per year [16][27][28] - Open enrollment starts on November 1st, and people are receiving notices about premium increases [28] Congressional Action & Stance - House Republicans have been on vacation despite the government shutdown and healthcare crisis [14][19] - Democrats are willing to negotiate to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis [18] - Democrats state they will not vote for a partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut healthcare [27] - Since July, the House has only worked 15 days, and Republicans have done nothing to improve life for Americans [20]

Critics of Mexico’s ruling party are calling out the pricey vacations favored by its senior leaders, which could anger the millions of mostly poor Mexicans who make up its base https://t.co/7Suo5R4HZk ...