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More reactions to the mobilization of the D.C. National Guard in the nation's capital and an exclusive interview with Representative Kabir Karriem, the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Chairman ahead of the Community Conversations with the Caucus event.
After being implicated as a Hamas sympathizer by the IDF, Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City, Donald John holds a press conference to outline his crackdown on Washington D.C. following a suggestion to "federalize" the District of Columbia following the attack on former DOGE staffer, "Big Balls", and a man attacks the CDC, killing one police officer.
A New Hampshire 5051 Protest is disrupted by Neo-Nazis who attacked protestors, a 39 year-old Texas man planning racist attack had explosives found in home, and 5 soldiers were wounded at Fort Stewart in shooting; accused shooter identified as Army sergeant.
A 14 year-old Florida boy is charged with his parents' murder, Donald John denies knowing Maxwell was being moved to a minimum security facility in Texas, and foreshadowing of higher drug costs as tariff taxes are promised for pharmaceuticals made over seas.
A look at Mississippi's most dangerous and safest cities, Texas governor orders police to find and arrest Democrats who fled over redistricting attempts to gain 5 more seats in support of Donald John and authorities find IEDs in Tennessee home after suspect threatened officials, NOT charged with terrorism.
Reactions after Donald John moved nuclear submarines to respond to "provacative statements" from Russia's Security Council's Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev reminds Trump of Russia's Doomsday nuclear strike capabilities and moved Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum security federal prison camp in Texas following her discussions with the Deputy Attorney General.
Continuing the conversation and critique of a certain demographic's lack of participation in participation in government and questions if a decline in attendance of places of worship, across the board, also plays into the phenomenon following a Gallup survey showing a decline in attendance in most U.S. religious groups.
Following an NAACP town hall, Rip questions why there is a lack of participation from a certain segment and how it correlates to reduced rates in advancing in education, home ownership, and marriages.
A man could face terrorism charges after committing a mass-stabbing in a Michigan Walmart, Bibb County, Alabama authorities expose a sex-trafficking ring involving at least 10 victims and Donald John's golf trip to the UK is overshadowed by the looming Epstein Files scandal.
The Wall Street Journal reveals that Donald John was briefed by Attorney General Pam Bondi in May of 2025 that he was named in the Epstein Files, despite his denials, and further discussion of police brutality by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office deputy who struck William McNeil Jr. during a traffic stop and debate over when police protocols become brutality.
The House of Representatives in the US Congress ends session early to avoid a vote to release Epstein Files in the latest instance of a blatant cover-up attempt by Republicans led by House Speaker "MAGA Mike" Johnson and tips and success stories from the past to help with an extremely uncertain future.
A look back at every Mississippi legislator who switched parties from Democrat to Republican since Kirk Fordice (1992) and in a continuing effort to distract and deflect from the Epstein Files, Donald John calls for the Washington Commanders to revert back to their old "Redskins" moniker and threatens to hold up their new stadium deal.
Donald John admits to his diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency and continues his efforts to deflect and distract from the calls from his own base to release the Epstein Files.
A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein Case(s) timeline as Donald John continues to attempt to distance himself from the decision to not release more from the Epstein Files, going as far as calling his own "past" supporters who refuse to let the issue stop talking about the issue "stupid people" with even his own former Vice President, Mike Pence, calling for the files to be released.
Florida executes a man who's been on death row for murder for over 30 years and an exclusive, candid, and honest conversation with three young Black men on their experiences, ambitions, and expectations for their futures.
A Black bicyclist is charged after shooting a White man who has previously jumped him with a group of other Whites in Adams County and House Republicans voted against attaching a Democratic amendment to landmark cryptocurrency legislation that would force the Justice Department to release the Epstein Files.
An American is beaten to death in the West Bank with no comment from the White House and Donald John threatens 100% tariffs on Russia if Putin does not end the conflict in Ukraine within 50 days.
A Pennsylvania man who shot, killed and decapitated his father, later displaying the severed head online in a live stream, is on trial for the murder. Justin Mohn was accused of killing his father and calling for others to help him try to overthrow the U.S. government. Mohn faces charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, terrorism related crimes and other offenses for the January 2024 killing of his father, who he described as a "traitor".
Revising Donald John's Cabinet meeting that quickly devolved into a profanity laced temper tantrum as the Conman in Chief showed a lack of knowledge of chemical weapons being used by Russia in Ukraine, who in his administration halted weapons shipments to Ukraine, and attempted to shut down questioning on Jeffrey Epstein the day after his Department of Justice announced the human trafficker's case was officially closed and his infamous and often mentioned client list, non-existent.
Residents in Kerr County, Texas continue search and rescue efforts following catastrophic flooding and Donald John's Justice Department and FBI close the Jeffrey Epstein case, concluding that his death was a suicide and there was no "client list", despite cabinet members previously confirming Epstein's client list.
After 3 days of deliberation and reaching a partial verdict, the jury in the federal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs reaches their verdict: Count 1: Racketeering conspiracy – up to life in prison. Not guilty. Count 2: Sex-trafficking of Cassie Ventura – a minimum of 15 years and maximum of life in prison. Not guilty. Count 3: Transporting individuals including but not limited to Cassie Ventura to engage in prostitution – a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Guilty. Count 4: Sex-trafficking of “Jane” – a minimum of 15 years and maximum of life in prison. “Jane” is a placeholder name used in the US and some other legal systems when the identity of a person is withheld, as was the case in the Combs trial and with one of the women who accused him. Not guilty. Count 5: Transporting individuals including but not limited to “Jane” to engage in prostitution – a maximum of 10 years in prison. Guilty.
The Budget Bill passes the Senate and heads back to the House of Representatives where it is already expected to be contentions and Elon Musk comes back out swinging against the bill, pointing out its main purpose was to defund enforcement of federal court orders against the President.
The US Senate debates and votes on Donald John's "Big Beautiful Bill", which the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) now confirms will cut more than $1 trillion from Medicaid, and despite the Trump Regime's premature celebration of "obliteration", the U.N. nuclear chief says Iran's nuclear program was damaged but not destroyed after U.S. strikes.
On their final day in session, the US Supreme Court delivers opinions on cases on Birthright Citizenship judicial decisions' scope, parents' rights to opt out of classes with LGBTQ+ materials, age verification for pornographic websites, and subsidies for phone and internet in underserved areas.
Reactions and predictions after the prosecution rests in the federal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs and a Pentagon report indicates initial assessments of the US' bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities dealt far less damage than originally reported by the Trump Regime.
Reactions after the US bombing of 3 alleged Iranian nuclear enrichment sites and questions surrounding it's legality and effectiveness after nearly 900 lbs of uranium remains unaccounted for.
Donald John prematurely declares a ceasefire between Iran and Israel despite rockets still flying between the two countries and Whitlock's day in court ends the charges against her being dropped after being the victim of police brutality in a Leap Day 2024 traffic stop for improper equipment.
The "Nightwatch" (aka "Doomsday Plane"), the President's emergency command aircraft, is deployed to Washington, D.C., usually activated during severe crises, including military or nuclear threats after Israel's offensive bombardment of Iran, sparking speculation of further escalation.
Reactions after a Georgia woman who was declared brain dead but kept on life support because she was pregnant gives birth via C-section and her family prepares to remove her from child support and a new Mississippi law draws scrutiny as it fails to require those convicted of "child grooming" to register as a sex offender.
Details emerge after the assassinations of former Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman and shootings of State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, by 57 year-old evangelical pastor Vance Boelter. Boelter led law enforcement officials on the largest manhunt in Minnesota history before surrendering to authorities.
Exclusive interview with Jessinya Ezell, uncovering the real circumstances that led to her Mother's Day arrest and it's nationwide media coverage and reactions to Israel's bombing of Iran.
Recounting the protests in Boston, Massachusetts that led to the American Revolutionary War and how they relate to the current issues in Los Angeles after Donald John seized control of California's National Guard from Governor Gavin Newsome and deployed Marines to L.A. despite local officials' objections.
Reviewing the latest film by Tyler Perry, "Straw", and reactions to Donald John's planned birthday parade and No King's Day protests across the US.
Remembering the founder of Sly & the Family Stone after his death at 82 years old and a look at local election issues following municipal races where many absentee ballots were disqualified before curing.
California Governor Gavin Newsome clashes with Donald John after Trump deploys the National Guard (against Newsome's wishes) to counter anti-ICE demonstrators who had been protesting several immigration raids, the running over of a citizen, and arrest of a union leader in Los Angeles County.
Fallout from the on going feud between former allies Donald John and Elon Musk, who's relationship began to publicly unravel after Musk came out to criticize the GOP's "big beautiful bill", calling it "an abomination" and later stating that Trump and the GOP would've lost their elections without him.
Reactions and comments from Michelle and Barack Obama after their daughter, Malia, omits her last name from the credits of her short film "The Heart" and the rift between Elon and Donald John grows deeper following Musk's exit from the administration and criticism of the "disgusting abomination" bill being voted on in the Senate.
Juxtaposing real grass roots efforts to "Get Out the Vote" with Political Media Manipulation Strategies as the MS GOP uses unfounded claims of voter fraud as an attempt to sway the Gulfport Mayoral race and an exclusive interview with Tracee Fairley from Project 35 on efforts to motivate a younger electorate.
Reactions to the recent Presidential pardons, the Supreme Court decision to decline to hear a student's bid to wear ‘two genders' shirt to school, and Rip makes his endorsements for upcoming general elections.
Judge Joe Brown asserts that Tyler Perry "does not like manhood" and commentary on the representation of the Black male in modern media (especially movies and television) and all but 2 inmates were apprehended following a brazen prison escape in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Donald John welcomes investors in his crypto-grift to a private dinner that is not being documented by the White House and Tim Scott is invited to the MS Gulf Coast to rally for the GOP nominee for mayor (against a Black woman Democrat candidate).
Half of the 10 inmates who escaped from prison in New Orleans, Louisiana were apprehended but as half remained at large, a prison employee was implicated in aiding in their escape. Callers respond to the question if they'd help a family member if they were an escapee.
Reactions after Donald John attempts to ambush South Africa's President with debunked claims of "genocide" of Afrikaner farmers during a state visit in an attempt to justify granting asylum to a group of nearly 60 while stripping the protected statuses of other, more melanated refugees in the US.
Reactions after the Trump Administration awards $5 million to the estate of Ashli Babbitt, the insurrectionist killed in the January 6 riot after failing to comply and attempting to breach the Capitol Rotunda and a mother shoots her 38 year-old son after a domestic incident in Mesa, Arizona.
More vital information is revealed in the case of a woman arrested in a dollar store robbery and reactions to attempted terror attacks foiled after a mother's arrest for supplied her son with tactical gear and ammunition for his plot to attack his Texas middle school and a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard arrested for his plot to attack a military base.
Reactions after the Department of Health and Human Services reversed the firings of more than 100 federal employees with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the federal institute that helps protect coal miners from black lung, and Sen. Mike Lee's bill that would make virtually all porn a federal crime,
Testimony beings in the federal case of Sean "Diddy" Combs, who faces charges of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy, Torey Lanez' stabbing in prison, and a local dollar store robbery draws heightened interest.
Three former officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, acquitted on state charges after they were found guilty in federal court for the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee and live coverage of the election of the first American Pope, Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost).
Attempting to find means of expelling the toxic aspects of hip hop culture as jury selection begins in the federal trail of Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is alleged to have helped run a criminal sex trafficking operation. Combs is charged with two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering.
Reactions to Donald John's idea of renaming Veteran's Day, posting an AI image of himself as the new Pope, and interview on Meet the Press when he answers "I don't know" when asked if he needed to uphold the Constitution.
Donald John signs an executive order in the middle of the night that defunds PBS and NPR outlets, a Florida man is executed for a quadruple murder, and details on the settlement for the civil suit brought by two victims of Rankin County's so-called "Goon Squad" of criminal police officers who kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and shot them.