“I believe the country is divided because people don’t know our own history.”Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist, spoke about building what’s next at the 2025 #PowerWomensSummit in New York City.Read more: https://t.co/Xetr97nqsq https://t.co/VcWJZCVpli ...

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I thought it wouldn't be a problem to go to work as um as long as I did nothing wrong. Um as long as I identified myself, who I was. Um and clearly it didn't matter if I was a citizen or if I was a veteran or if if I identified who I was at all. It didn't matter to them. George Rhett, a 25-year-old Army veteran and United States citizen, describing his ICE arrest to Chris Hayes. He said immigration and customs enforcement agents, smashed his car window and yanked him out of his car before pepper- sprraying ...

botched drug raid back in 2020. On Wednesday, the DOJ asked a judge in the case for a one-day sentence, which is the length of time that Hankisones spent in jail when he was initially booked on the charges. In the filing, the DOJ argues that Hankesen deserves a punishment that is less than what federal sentencing guidelines recommend, adding that he will probably never be able to serve again as a police officer or own a firearm, and that he quote did not wound Taylor or anyone else at the scene that day, al ...

Political Controversy & MAGA Reaction - The political controversy surrounding Donald Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case is viewed as a significant problem with his base, potentially impacting the coming midterms [1] - Key figures within the MAGA movement are expressing dissatisfaction and demanding answers regarding the Epstein case, including the release of all files and information about individuals involved [1] - Trump's initial promise to release Epstein files, coupled with perceived mishandling of the case by his administration, has led to accusations of cover-up and betrayal from within his own support base [1] - The MAGA faithful are undergoing a "truth-based process," questioning whether they were deceived by Trump's promises regarding the Epstein case, and demanding accountability [3] - Prominent figures within the MAGA media sphere, including those from Turning Points USA, Fox News, and online platforms, are warning the Trump administration to change course and address the Epstein issue transparently [1] Media & Public Perception - The media landscape, including both traditional outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Fox News, and newer platforms like podcasts, are highlighting the conflict between Trump's past promises and his current actions regarding the Epstein case [2][17] - The controversy is fueled by conspiracy theories and content farming, making it difficult for Trump to dismiss the issue, as his supporters have been promised a payoff for years [1] - The handling of the Epstein case is being scrutinized by journalists, independent accountability professionals, and inspectors general, aligning with the MAGA faithful's demand for truth and accountability [1] - The controversy highlights the challenges faced by media personalities transitioning into government roles, as they grapple with the responsibilities of governing versus the demands of content creation [12] Government & Legal Aspects - The Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case, particularly the release of a memo, is being criticized for a lack of transparency and a perceived attempt to move on from the issue without a thorough investigation [1][13] - Legal experts emphasize the unusual nature of releasing unverified material in complex criminal investigations, citing concerns about implicating innocent individuals and potentially polluting the jury pool [12]

Democrats in Congress are slamming the Supreme Court's ruling in the birthright citizenship case. Our next guest, Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, wrote on X, "Eager to sue Trump's wounded ego, the Supreme Court ended nationwide injunctions. Trump is crowing, but this is this just means we'll take our smashing wins in four district courts and turn them into wins in 94 district courts. People born here are citizens, period." Ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Jamie Rascin joins ...