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Tonight on The Last Word: The NOLA terrorist attack shows the stakes for the incoming administration's picks. Also, the Judicial Conference denies Democrats' request to refer Justice Thomas to the Justice Department for ethics violations. Plus, it is unclear if Mike Johnson has the votes to remain Speaker. And President Biden awards 20 outstanding Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Eric Swalwell join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Ethics Committee releases the Matt Gaetz report. Also, Senate Judiciary Democrats release a Supreme Court ethics report. And President Biden commutes dozens of death row sentences to life without parole. Rep. Glenn Ivey, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and EJ Dionne join Lawrence O'Donnell.

McLean County State's Attorney Ladd Erickson has not been mincing words in his reaction to some of President Joe Biden's pardons that impact our region. He's called them "ridiculous" and "despicable," though he wants to be clear that this didn't have anything to do with politics. "Some of the stuff that President Trump said he's going to pardon is despicable," he said on this episode of Plain Talk. But at least one of Biden's pardons is very, very personal to him. Erickson was involved in bringing Hunter Hanson to justice. Hanson defrauded dozens of people to the tune of about $11 million, but as Erickson explained to us on the show, his victim pool is larger than that. Whole businesses, some of which were the pillars of their small, rural communities, collapsed as a result of Hanson's actions. And President Biden commuted his sentence. Why? "I have no idea," Erickson told us, "and that's one of the frustrations." Also on this episode, Sen. Dale Patten, a Republican from Watford City, weighs in on the controversy over the proposed Maah Daah Hey National Monument. A group of activists are pushing hard to get President Biden to create this monument with an executive order on his way out of office, but Patten says it's far too big a decision to be made unilaterally in Washington D.C. "This is 140,000 acres," he said. "This is twice the size of Theodore Roosevelt National Park." He also said that Biden using the authority of the Antiquities Act would be in appropriate. "It's a circumvention of congressional intent when wilderness is declared a national monument." Patten said his criticism of the project isn't political. "As the proposal sits, I don't care who the president is, there would be opposition." He would prefer that local stakeholders in North Dakota -- from agricultural interests to industrial interests to tribes and all levels of state and local government -- work together on a plan to address whatever protections these lands need. "Do we need to include the federal to do that? No we don't," he said. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth continues to meet with GOP senators. Also, House Republicans block the release of the Matt Gaetz ethics report. Plus, a California Democrat flips a GOP-held seat in the last House race to be called. And President Biden meets with descendants of William Tucker, the first African born into slavery in America. Sen. Jacky Rosen, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Rep.-elect Adam Gray, and Wanda Tucker join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The balance of power is still uncertain in the U.S. House. And President Biden delivers his first post-election speech. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Jon Meacham, and Melanie L. Campbell join Lawrence O'Donnell.

T​he presidential candidates are racing around the seven swing states and today they're both in Texas — one of the reddest states in the country. Swing states like Georgia are on edge as the FBI warns state and local officials that extremists with election grievances could turn to violence in the coming weeks. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is recommending that the Menendez brothers be resentenced and released from prison. And President Biden is set to make a formal apology for the federal government's Native American Boarding schools. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Padma Rama, Denise Rios, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woefle. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Kaity Klein. We get engineering support from Patrick Mu. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Federal authorities investigate hacking by China-based actors targeting Trump, Vance and Democratic party officials. ice President Harris and former President Trump campaign in Texas. And President Biden apologizes for the treatment of Native Americans at boarding schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas who is believed to be the architect of the Oct 7th attack on Israel has been killed. What a group of voters who disliked both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are thinking now that Vice President Harris is in the race. And President Biden is in Berlin today to meet with European leaders for the last time as President. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Kelsey Snell, Nick Spicer, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Kaity Kline. Our Executive Producer is Erika Aguilar. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Andie Huether.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon launched a drone attack on a military base in Israel, killing four soldiers and wounding 61 others. Fighting intensified, as the Lebanese red cross reported an Israeli strike killing at least 21 people.China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan. The Chinese regime's coast guard circled Taiwan and staged operations close to Taiwan's offshore islands. The U.S. and Taiwan condemned the drills.Both Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Trump campaign in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Harris holds a rally in Erie, as her campaign announces an economic initiative targeting black men. Trump joins a town hall in Oaks, near Philadelphia.A North Carolina man was arrested for allegedly threatening harm against FEMA employees responding to Hurricane Helene. In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $9.5 million plan to rebuild Port Manatee following Hurricane Milton. And President Biden announced federal aid to local communities.

Tonight on The Last Word: NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces federal charges. Plus, Vice President Harris lays out her economic agenda. Also, the Ohio Senate race is now the most expensive race this election cycle. And President Biden shares his advice on how to defeat Trump with Harris. Tom Winter, Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, Sen. Bob Casey, and Sen. Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to the revised January 6 charges. Also, new Kamala Harris ads detail “Trump's Project 2025 agenda.” And President Biden makes a swing state visit to Wisconsin. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Simon Rosenberg, Stuart Stevens, and Ben Wikler join Lawrence O'Donnell.

You had to stay up really late to watch President Biden's emotional farewell to America speech. It was supposed to happen during primetime but he didn't end up hitting the stage until after 11:30 ET and spoke past midnight. That's raising questions about why organizers didn't keep things on schedule. Ann Mercogliano has more from the arena floor. And President Biden had the support of his family while delivering his speech, including his son Hunter who watched from backstage. Someone else who watched from her home more than 500 miles away, was the mother of Hunter's five-year-old daughter. In an exclusive interview she gave us her take on the convention. Plus, here's a question hanging over the DNC - will Taylor Swift show up to endorse Kamala Harris. The singer is wrapping up the European leg of her tour in London tonight, leaving her schedule wide open - and that has Swifties buzzing. And would you eat fruit you randomly saw on the street? Well, Clueless star Alicia Silverstone was well, clueless that something she nibbled while on a walk may have been poisonous. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Iran. The event touches everything from the war in Gaza to U.S. relations with Iran. And President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race has shifted the states that are considered up for grabs in November, as the campaigns turn their attention to the Sun Belt. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by James Hider, Ben Swayze, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ben Abrams, Nia Dumas and Milton Guevara. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A critical moment on the Campaign Trail. Donald Trump holds his first rally since an attempt on his life at another rally exactly one week ago tonight. And President Biden promises he'll return to the campaign trail even as pressure mounts within his own party for him to step aside. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, a member of the Biden-Harris National Advisory Board, will discuss what happens next. And why Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance may be even more radical than Trump on everything from abortion to foreign policy. I'll discuss his record with Mini Timmaraju and Susan Glasser. Finally, read the fine print. What Project 2025 could mean for Black Americans if Trump wins a second term. Michael Harriot read all 900 pages and joins me to outline his findings and what it will take to stop this conservative fever dream from becoming reality. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Oh, dear. President Biden had a tough night last night and allllllllllllll the pampered babies of the multi-millionaire ForProfit Media had kittens with crocheted tails. Sometimes, especially like night before last, they annoy me past reason. And thus, we had a nice session, bringing folks in off the ledge. I mean, c'mon, you can only flick so many cigarette butts down on MAGAT hats and still take joy at shooting fish in a barrel.  We're gonna be OK. And President Biden is OK. And Julius Geezer is the Father Of Lies. Wait. That sounds Biblical.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump continues to attack DOJ officials. Also, Justice Alito attacks media in a new secret recording. Plus, recent Nevada polls show strong support for abortion access. And President Biden is slightly favored in a new 2024 forecast. Neal Katyal, Rep. James Clyburn, Kelley Robinson, Sen. Jacky Rosen, Ben Wikler, and Sandy Rindy join Jonathan Capehart.

It was shocking video…a father forcing his young son to run on a treadmill. He was so abusive to the six-year-old, the boy died twelve days later. Last week, the father was found guilty of manslaughter. His lawyer said the father will appeal the verdict. Now the boy's heartbroken mother is speaking with our Ann Mercogliano in this exclusive interview. And President Biden delivered a speech today honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The first lady wasn't on hand for today's ceremony because she headed home to be back in a Delaware court where her son, Hunter Biden's federal gun trial continues...and you can only imagine what it was like listening to all the lurid details. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty. Plus, after 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak is signing off from the Wheel of Fortune. Pat Sajak and Vanna White needed lots of Kleenex to get through their goodbyes. And it's called the “senior assassin game” - where high schoolers surprise and eliminate their classmates by shooting them with water guns. Now, after a teen had to accept his diploma from his hospital bed, authorities are issuing a warning coast to coast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight on The Last Word: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes Donald Trump's request to lift the gag order in the hush money case. Also, Justice Alito refuses to recuse from January 6 cases over the flag scandals. Plus, Senate Republicans block a bill protecting contraception access. And President Biden is in France to give a D-Day anniversary speech. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Susan Sullivan, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O'Donnell.

It's probably the last place she would want to return to...but today Amanda Knox returned to an Italian courthouse where 17 years ago she was convicted of murdering her roommate - before she was cleared a decade later. Facing new charges she was mobbed by reporters today who got a little too close for comfort. And President Biden is in France today where tomorrow he will take part in a ceremony remembering D-Day - when allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War II. However, back home the White House is in damage control pushing back at a Wall Street Journal article with the headline that President Biden is showing signs of slipping. Plus, along with politics - there's something else dividing the nation…this mom! She posted a video in which she proudly says she never returns her shopping cart. Well, as you can guess, it set social media on fire. Ann Mercogliano has the details. And Jennifer Lopez recently dropped a bombshell that she was canceling her entire concert tour. So why can't a superstar like J.Lo fill concert stadiums? Many say sky-high ticket prices are to blame.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

P.M. Edition for June 3. If you own a (401)k, you could soon vote on issues like Elon Musk's pay or Shell's future. Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu explains how "pass-through voting" works. And President Biden is expected to issue an executive order limiting asylum rules. Plus, The Wall Street Journal's Berber Jin reports on the investment empire that is raising conflicts of interest questions for OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just days after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony charges, a jury has been seated in the federal gun trial of Hunter Biden. The Israeli military reported that four more hostages are dead, but their bodies are still being held by Hamas. And President Biden is expected to sign an executive order tomorrow allowing him to temporarily shut down the entire U.S. border with Mexico to migrants when crossings surge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First: Nikki Haley makes official what was long assumed - she'll pick Trump over Biden despite the former president's racist and sexist taunts, not to mention his attack on her husband while he was serving his country overseas.  Plus: He did it again. The New York Times reports that Justice Samuel Alito flew a flag used by Stop the Steal supporters and some Christian nationalists above his second home.  And: President Biden is preparing to do a rare news conference after he meets with the president of Kenya.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Cohen, a former Donald Trump attorney and central witness for the prosecution, testified against the former president in court this week. His appearance is a sign the case could soon reach its conclusion.And President Biden and Trump will meet for at least two debates before November's election. Also, Maryland's expensive primary race has ended, and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks will face Republican Larry Hogan, a popular former governor whose candidacy could flip a Senate seat in the blue state to GOP control.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political reporter Ximena Bustillo, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today, in New York City, the Trump hush money trial continued with porn star Stormy Daniels taking center stage as the former president stood on thin ice with the judge who has threatened jail time for breaking a gag order countless times.  Also taking place, in DC, the White House claims the violent crime numbers are improving. And President Biden spoke kindly of illegal aliens as Border Patrol released new numbers showing the rate of apprehensions remain higher than they did during the Trump presidency.  In cities around the U.S., colleges remain under stress as pro-Palestinians rioters continue to burn American flags, disrupt graduation ceremonies and make threats of violence.  Governor Hochul (D-NY) is under fire as her comments regarding young Black students not knowing what a “computer” is set social media ablaze.  Today, Dennis Michael Lynch spearheads a podcast covering these stories with his son, Denny. Lynch returns to the mic after a week off recovering from surgery to remove a cyst. He shares the results of his tests.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani are among the seven unnamed Trump aides charged in Arizona. Also, Donald Trump's January 6 case is on hold as the Supreme Court weighs his immunity claim. And President Biden picks up another key union endorsement. Timothy Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, and Jimmy Williams, Jr. join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan questions Donald Trump's lawyer's credibility. Also, ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker details Trump's “catch and kill” deal. And President Biden makes an abortion rights campaign stop in Florida. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Plus: Boeing burned through nearly $4 billion in the first quarter of the year amid fallout from the Alaska Airlines midair accident. And President Biden signs foreign aid bill clearing the way for military gear for Ukraine. Pierre Bienaimé reports. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

✅ Vote for TBOY to win “Best Business Podcast” at the Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/businessJune 13th will be Elon Musk's most awkward day ever — Tesla Shareholders are voting “yes” or “no” on whether Elon should get a $56 Billion paycheck.The wildest new product in the grocery store is “Designer Fruit” — Turns out, sticking a logo on an Apple makes it worth more, because adjectives are more valuable than nouns.And President Biden just announced he's tripling tariffs on Chinese steel — That means America and China just entered what we call Trade War II.Plus, the hot new vacation trend is… living forever — Hotels are trading saunas for Vitamin-B-oxygen-enriched IV infusions, because “life extension” is all the rage.$DOLE $SPY $TSLA $XSubscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight on The Last Word: The first seven jurors are seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Also, the Supreme Court hears a case that may impact Trump's January 6 charges. And President Biden visits his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania for a campaign stop. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Katie Porter, Neal Katyal, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson falsely tie border security to voting. Also, Vice President Harris slams the Arizona abortion ban. Plus, Tennessee Senate Republicans advance a bill to arm teachers a year after a deadly Nashville school shooting. And President Biden is using his cash advantage to target key voting blocs. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Perry Stein, Bradley Moss, AZ state Sen. Eva Burch, Beth Gebhard, and TN state Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Katie Phang.

Gaza is the “key issue of our era,” Green Party presidential hopeful Jill Stein told the MintCast today. “Every international law in the books is being broken,” she said, “This is not something that began on October 7. This is the continuation of ethnic cleansing and displacement that began in 1947 and 1948 with the displacement of 750,000 people.”While Stein condemned Israel for its actions, she placed ultimate responsibility for much of the violence on Washington, telling MintCast host Mnar Adley that:Quite simply, Joe Biden needs to pick up the phone and tell Israel to cease and desist from this war being conducted on Gaza, the blockade, the use of starvation as a weapon, the total violation of international law and the conduct of a genocide, which is going on. There is enormous agency that the United States has here: we are paying for this. We are supplying 80% of the weapons [to Israel]!”A physician by trade, Stein has been involved in the Green movement for decades. She first ran for office in 2002, attempting to become the governor of her native Massachusetts. In 2012 and 2016, she was selected as the Green Party's presidential candidate. Running against Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2016, she received over 1% of the national vote. She is currently the overwhelming favorite to represent the Green Party in the 2024 presidential election.Congress, Stein noted, has just approved $3.8 billion in aid to Israel, with another $17 billion pending for the purpose of “not only continu[ing] its genocide but to expand its wars in the Middle East.”Global public opinion is increasingly turning against the U.S., Stein warned, turning both Washington and Israel into “pariahs.” Even inside the United States, recent polling shows that a majority of Democratic voters consider Israeli actions to constitute genocide. And President Biden continues to offer unconditional support.This, it seems, is pushing millions of voters to consider the Green Party as an alternative. Stein described the Democratic establishment as in a state of “panic” over the “widespread revolt” among its voter base, which could see the party's chances of winning elections destroyed. For that reason, she said, they are fielding “an army of corporate lawyers to try to dirty trick us, to find little technicalities to throw us off the ballot.”This is not a new phenomenon, as the Green Party has long dealt with the Democrats' attempts to suppress them. However, what has changed, Stein said, is the party's willingness to announce their intentions to limit democracy openly.Support the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump has a long history of using violent rhetoric. Also, Jack Smith signals a willingness to ask the 11th Circuit to intervene in the Trump classified documents case. Plus, Trump Media loses billions as its stock price plunges. And President Biden is expected to speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday. Timothy Snyder, Neal Katyal, Joyce Vance, Sheelah Kolhatker, and David Rothkopf join Ali Velshi.

First: "Evil, sick, deranged, crooked, and corrupt." Donald Trump chose those words in his Easter message to describe the prosecutors and judges leading the criminal cases against him.  Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will allow a vote on desperately needed military aid for Ukraine. Could it cost him his gavel?  And President Biden may have a problem with the voting critical to his reelection: Black voters. We have new reporting on campaign plans to keep them in his corner in November.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: The Biden campaign releases an ad on Donald Trump's “blood bath” comment. Also, legal experts decode Judge Cannon's latest order. Plus, a New York judge denies Trump's motions to block testimony. And President Biden and Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu hold their first call in more than a month. Timothy Snyder, Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, David Rothkopf, and Peter Beinart join Lawrence O'Donnell.

P.M. Edition for March 11. The price of gold, long considered a haven asset, has surprised Wall Street analysts by rising to new records. Markets reporter Bob Henderson discusses what is driving the rally and whether it is sustainable. And President Biden releases his budget proposal, with November's general election in mind. Economic policy reporter Andrew Duehren has the details. Plus, social-media reporter Alexa Corse explains Elon Musk's latest swipe at OpenAI—making his Grok chatbot open source. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stocks are struggling to hold their initial gains following the stronger-than-expected jobs number, but Fundstrat's Tom Lee is staying bullish on stocks and tells us where he's seeing opportunities now. Plus, the latest unemployment rate may have ticked higher but the share of prime-aged women in the workforce climbed to nearly 78% and is hovering near a record high. We'll look at what it'll take to get more women into the workforce. And President Biden is calling on higher corporate taxes in his latest State of the Union address. We'll get a traders take in today's 3 Buys & a Bail.

First: It's now up to the judge in the Georgia election interference case to decide whether to disqualify the DA Fani Willis following a final, high-stakes hearing. The fate of the criminal case against Donald Trump on the line.  Plus: Trump's trial date in the classified documents case is still up in the air after a crucial hearing in Florida.  And: President Biden announces US airdrops of humanitarian aid for Gaza, urging an immediate temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sudden AT&T network outage leads to tens of thousands of customer complaints. Nikki Haley faces a double digit polling deficit ahead of Saturday's South Carolina primary. And President Biden considers using executive action to implement stricter migration rules.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SERIES 2 EPISODE 118: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: His whores in the House of Representatives led by Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elise Stefanik have inadvertently admitted that Trump HAS been DISQUALIFIED from being president under the language of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. They have introduced a bill in the House declaring that Trump did not engage in insurrection and J.D. Vance did the same in the Senate and why does that sound SO FAMILIAR? Oh, right! The final sentence of the 14th Amendment! "Congress may, by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.”  No they're not CALLING it that; they may not even understand that THAT is what it IS, but they have just introduced measures in the House and the Senate to legally or symbolically enact the Congressional override OF The Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment AS PROVIDED IN the The Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment.  And to DO that you are admitting, explicitly or tacitly, that the 14thAmendment APPLIES TO TRUMP. Why declare him “not an insurrectionist” if it doesn't matter whether anybody CALLS him an insurrectionist? And the only reason you would actually INTRODUCE such a bill is if you A) were just told that the Supreme Court may very well agree that the Constitution is clear and Colorado is right and Trump is ALREADY disqualified and you had damn well better at least TRY to legislate him OUT of disqualification… OR – more likely - B) if you had just become convinced that all the other phony-baloney arguments saving Trump from disqualification like “he's not an OFFICER” were falling apart and that this battle – in the Supreme Court, or in the legislature of every state of the union – is going to revert back to, is going to BOIL DOWN to, whether or not Disloyalty J. Trump “engaged in insurrection or rebellion or given aid or comfort to the enemies” and you need to give your master something – anything – a fig leaf, a cheeseburger, with which to cover himself for the battle to come. Maybe a diaper. ALSO: The DC District Court not only voted unanimously against Trump's hallucination that there is "presidential immunity" but took 57 pages to tell him, thus leaving the Supreme Court almost no way to overrule them. The trial now could start as early as June 1 and should be done no later than October 20.  House Republicans aren't just schmucks they're fail-schmucks. When they couldn't impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas Greene blamed the Democrats for "hiding" their votes because of course nobody knows how many Democrats there are in the House. And President Biden did exactly what I suggested, pointed to the border deal, said the Republicans blew it up merely to serve Trump. And then, Nikki Haley agreed with him.  B-Block (26:25) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Laura Ingraham and Speaker Mike Johnson openly laugh at the idea of paying the members of the Border Patrol more. What WAS Marjorie Taylor Greene doing in the House Men's Room? Tucker Carlson is interviewing Putin because he thinks no other American reporters bothered to. Does this asshole know who Evan Gershkovich is? C-Block (30:18) MUSICAL PREMIERE: Brian Ray and John Philip Shenale bring you the world premiere of our new Trump Trials Theme "91 Trombones"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. launches dozens of missiles into Iraq, Syria and Yemen. A storm leads to flash flooding, mudslides and power outages in California. And President Biden wins his first officially sanctioned Democratic primary of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump's criminal defense team wants Special Counsel Jack Smith held in contempt over court filings. Also, Trump invokes the impeachment clause in the immunity appeal. Plus, House Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the Trump Colorado ballot case. And President Biden plans to deliver a speech on preserving democracy ahead of the January 6 anniversary. Andrew Weissmann, Professor Jack Rakove, Rep. Daniel Goldman, and Sen. Chris Coons join Lawrence O'Donnell.

A Russian warship has been destroyed. An Iran-backed group critically injured a U.S. service member. And President Biden orders strikes on facilities in Iraq while the construction of his home bunker continues. Will the Sixth Trumpet in Revelation sound in 2024? All of this and more today on The Endtime Show. --------------- 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Endtime+ and access exclusive content: https://watch.endtime.com/browse  🏥: Try Hope Health Share, an affordable, alternative solution: https://hopehealthshare.com ☕️: First Cup Coffee: use code ENDTIME to get 10% off: https://www.firstcup.com ⭐️: Birch Gold: Claim your free info kit on gold: https://www.birchgold.com/endtime 🥩: Back Yard Butchers: Save an extra 20% off your entire order (use code “ENDTIME”): https://www.backyardbutchers.com/endtime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump embraces the fringe in his 2024 presidential campaign. Also, Trump's lawyers get a gag order in the New York fraud trial. Plus, the U.S. economy adds 150,000 jobs in October. Secretary Blinken raises concerns about civilians caught in Gaza fighting. And President Biden pays his respects to the victims of the Maine mass shooting. Ryan Reilly, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Adam Klasfeld, Gene Sperling, Ronen Bergman and Mayor Carl Sheline join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Also, a New York judge issues a gag order after Donald Trump lies about a clerk. And President Biden assures his allies that Ukraine aid will continue. Rep. James Clyburn, Adam Klasfeld, Tim O'Brien, Andrew Weissmann, Timothy Snyder and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The hearing in Donald Trump's New York civil case is set for Monday. Also, a looming shutdown threat hangs over the GOP-led House. And President Biden warns against the dangers of Trump Republicans. Plus, Sen. John Fetterman wants to ask indicted Sen. Robert Menendez, “Why haven't you resigned?” Harry Litman, Amy Lee Copeland, Bradley Moss, Rep. Maxwell Frost and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: District Attorney Fani Willis responds to requests to dismiss the Georgia case. Also, a judge rules Donald Trump committed fraud for “decades.” And President Biden makes history by joining striking auto workers on the picket line. Andrew Weissmann, Glenn Kirschner, Joyce Vance, Tim O'Brien and Sen. Bob Casey join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: District Attorney Fani Willis wants Donald Trump and his co-defendants tried together. Also, Vladimir Putin defends Trump and criticizes democracy. Plus, Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker. And President Biden touts a successful trip abroad as Putin begs for weapons from North Korea. Glenn Kirschner, Joyce Vance, Laurence Tribe, Rep. Adam Schiff and David Rothkopf join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Israel's Knesset has passed a law limiting the powers of the country's judges and sparking mass protests. A new study indicates climate change causes increasing heat waves. And President Biden will designate a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our editors are Reena Advani, Michael Sullivan, Sadie Babits, Susanna Capelouto and Olivia Hampton. Our technical director is Zac Coleman with engineering support from Stacey Abbott.

Michigan's attorney general has announced charges against 16 people who served as fake electors following the 2020 election. Former President Trump says he's been notified that he's a target in the special counsel's investigation of the January 6 insurrection. And President Biden's immigration policy on asylum seekers is challenged in court.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our editors are Reena Advani, Catherine Laidlaw, Russell Lewis, Denice Rios and Alice Woelfle. Our technical director is Zac Coleman with engineering support from Stacey Abbott.

And President Biden raised a healthy $72 million dollars. Republican candidates are racing to meet the 40,000 donors threshold set by the Republican National Committee in order to qualify for the first debate.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was produced by Lexie Schapitl. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.