Welcome back. Turning now to the still ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has no plans to bring back his members early from recess to pass a DHS funding bill sent over by the Senate.That plan would fund all of DHS except for ICE and Border Patrol, which Republican leaders say they would try to fund through a reconciliation process, meeting only with Republican votes at a later date. In the latest installment of our Common Ground series, I spoke earlie ...

The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell starts right now. Hey Lawrence. Hey Jen, we're going to show more of that hearing that Senator Blumenthal convened today that you discussed with him.And the stories told there by the survivors of ICE violence shootings that ICE has done prove that this really now could happen to any of us. If you think you're living in a way that means ICE agents will never take a shot at your car, that is no longer true. That is now possible.And that was proved in that hearing today. A ...

RT Hunter Ash (@ArtemisConsort)If the state will not use its monopoly on violence to protect the public from violent criminals, then the social contract is gone. Public order is the bare minimum required for government legitimacy. ...

Social Discontent & Economic Inequality - Millennials and Gen-Z face challenges including housing unaffordability and unstable career paths, leading to economic disadvantage compared to previous generations [1] - The perception of a broken social contract is fueled by wealth inequality and the difficulty for younger generations to replicate the success of older generations [2] - The rise of AI potentially threatens job security, exacerbating economic anxieties among younger workers [2] Public Trust & Accountability - Public anger is directed towards perceived cover-ups by the "ruling class" regarding individuals involved in illicit activities [1][2] - The Epstein case highlights public outrage over the perceived protection of wealthy individuals involved in crimes such as trafficking young girls [1] - The unexplained wealth accumulation of certain individuals further fuels public distrust and resentment [1][2]