Healthcare & Policy - The congresswoman states that extending tax credits for healthcare is crucial, with only four Republican votes needed for passage [1] - The congresswoman criticizes Republicans for allowing healthcare tax credits to expire while making permanent tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans [2] - The congresswoman highlights the dramatic increase in insurance premiums, with some people experiencing a doubling, tripling, or even quadrupling of costs [3] - 10,000 people in Massachusetts have already opted out of ACA (Affordable Care Act) due to affordability issues [5] - The congresswoman expresses concern over rising cost of living and criticizes Republican policies for putting economic pressure on American families [6] Geopolitical & Congressional Action - Congress is considering two War Powers Resolutions, one directing the president not to proceed without Congress in Venezuela, and another addressing strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific [17] - The congresswoman expresses disappointment with a classified briefing on the situation in the Caribbean and Venezuela, emphasizing the need for transparency and congressional involvement in decisions regarding war [14][15] - The congresswoman mentions a classified briefing regarding a mission in the Caribbean, specifically around Venezuela [13] - The congresswoman hopes for a holiday miracle where the president presents a healthcare plan and directs Republican members to vote for it [11]

General, we are hearing, you know, bits and pieces of new information here as we've been trying to piece together the timeline and the details. You look at all this with expert eyes. So, when you learn 48 minutes happened between these two strikes, give us some perspective.Is that amount of time about what you'd expect in a situation like this. >> Anna, I think this inquiry into the two so-called survivors and whether it was an illegal order to to kill them is at an end. This has disappeared now into a quag ...

The last time you joined us, you went viral in the video that we posted as you signed onto a War Powers Act and took a pretty sharp edge against the administration on this. Now that we have seen so much occur since then over the past weeks and months, we've taken out more than 20 alleged drug boats. There's an argument now about the legality of these maneuvers.As chairman of Homeland Security, do you believe that we're on the march to war and are you trying to stop it. I'm very fearful that these boat strik ...

We're back with some breaking news. New reporting this morning that the US is preparing to strike targets inside Venezuela. A major escalation against the Maduro regime.And this is according to the Miami Herald, which has sources with knowledge of the situation telling the paper, "The Trump administration has decided to attack military installations inside Venezuela and they could come at any time." That is House members from both sides of the aisle say they were left with more questions than answers. After ...

This morning, questions are growing louder from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about President Trump's strikes on what he says are drug boats. With eight strikes in the Caribbean and now two in the Pacific. And as the administration now dispatches an aircraft carrier to Latin America, lawmakers are pressing for more information.From the intelligence used to target the boats to the change in protocol from what used to be a Coast Guard duty to why they haven't been asked for approval. Joining us now to ...

Coast Guard Interdiction Policy Concerns - The analysis suggests that approximately 25% of Coast Guard boat interdictions off the coasts of Miami and California do not involve drugs, raising concerns about potential errors in current procedures [1] - The industry emphasizes the importance of established protocols for boarding boats, including verbal warnings and escalation of force, rather than immediate destruction [2] - The analysis questions the justification for blowing up boats without proper identification or due process for those on board [4][6] Potential Geopolitical Implications - The report raises concerns about the possibility of the boat incidents being a provocation to instigate regime change in Venezuela, potentially leading to military intervention [3] - The industry highlights the importance of congressional oversight and debate regarding military actions, particularly concerning the use of force without due process [4] Due Process and Policy Implications - The analysis underscores the importance of due process, even for accused criminals, citing the possibility of wrongful accusations [5] - The industry argues against a policy of indiscriminately destroying ships without knowing the identities of those on board, both domestically and internationally [6]

International Law & Security - US intelligence and IEA suggest no unequivocal evidence of Iran building a nuclear bomb, questioning the legality of potential conflicts [1] - The discussion raises concerns about the future of international human rights law and the conduct of warfare in the absence of evidence-based declarations of war [1] - The erosion of an international norms-based world order rooted in law is leading to escalating "forever wars" [2] US Policy & Legislation - Questions arise regarding the relevance and application of the US War Powers Act, specifically the 45-90 day provision [2]