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This week, Trump Media and Technology Group announced it is selling shares and bonds to raise $2.5 billion to create a "Bitcoin treasury.” It marks the Trump family’s latest addition to their cryptocurrency empire. Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, run the family’s multiple crypto ventures and spoke at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week, Trump Media and Technology Group announced it is selling shares and bonds to raise $2.5 billion to create a "Bitcoin treasury.” It marks the Trump family’s latest addition to their cryptocurrency empire. Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, run the family’s multiple crypto ventures and spoke at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

El presidente Donald Trump realiza esta semana una gira por Arabia Saudita, Qatar y Emiratos Árabes Unidos. En medio de un contexto crítico en Medio Oriente, el magnate priorizó los acuerdos económicos sobre la diplomacia. Además, dio visos de un giro en la relación de EE. UU. con Siria. ¿Qué buscaba y qué logró Trump en el primer viaje al exterior de su segundo mandato? Acuerdos comerciales, inversiones para EE. UU. y de armas en los países del Golfo Pérsico. Esos son los puntos que han centrado la primera gran gira internacional del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, en su segundo mandato.Durante sus paradas, Trump se centró en impulsar las inversiones de los estados del Golfo, justo semanas después de una visita de sus hijos Eric y Donald Jr. a la zona para promover proyectos inmobiliarios y de criptomonedas.El viaje, que comenzó en Arabia Saudita y siguió por Qatar y Emiratos Árabes Unidos, incluyó uno de los anuncios menos esperados: Trump decidió levantar las sanciones contra Siria y se reunió con el presidente de facto del país, Ahmed al-Sharaa.El propio mandatario sirio, que lideró el grupo HTS, considerado como terrorista por Estados Unidos y el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU por sus vínculos con Al-Qaeda, calificó de "histórico" el encuentro y apuntó a que es el primer paso para la reconstrucción del país tras años de guerra.En tanto, en Riad, Trump y el príncipe heredero Mohammed bin Salman firmaron acuerdos que, según la Casa Blanca, superan los 600.000 millones de dólares. Uno de esos pactos es por 142.000 millones para que Estados Unidos dote a Arabia Saudita de tecnología militar.Leer tambiénDe visita a los países del Golfo, Trump prioriza los negocios sobre la diplomacia¿Qué busca Trump en Medio Oriente? ¿Habrá un giro en la política de Washington con Siria? Para analizar el tema, participan en El Debate tres invitados.- En Santiago, Isaac Caro, director del Departamento de Política y Gobierno de la Universidad Alberto Hurtado.- Desde Valencia, España, Juan Belikow, analista de política y seguridad internacional. 

Donald Trump's sons Eric and Donald Jr. are about to rake in large sums of money by taking their American Bitcoin mining firm public on the Nasdaq exchange. The company is merging with Gryphon Digital Mining in an all-stock merger. As the Trump administration announces the framework of a tariff deal with China, Chinese President Xi Xinping appears to be sidestepping Trump and looking to smooth trade relations with South American countries while denouncing bullying and isolationism. We welcome Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston to the show to discuss it all.Jefferson Graham returns for Tech Tuesday. He'll take a look at Apple's fall pricing and whether tariffs are expected to have an effect.The Mark Thompson Show 5/13/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

C'est du moins l'expression utilisée par Le Temps à Genève. « Les trois États du Golfe qui accueilleront Donald Trump pour sa première tournée présidentielle, à partir d'aujourd'hui, vont faire office de Rois mages. Arabie saoudite, Qatar et Émirats arabes unis attendent le président américain les bras chargés de cadeaux. 600 milliards de dollars pour l'Arabie saoudite, pratiquement autant pour le Qatar, et plus du double promis par les Émirats arabes unis : en guise de signe de bénédiction de son deuxième mandat, le président Trump entend revenir aux États-Unis auréolé des largesses provenant des fonds souverains de ces pays, parmi les plus riches de la planète comparativement au nombre d'habitants ».« Un deal est un deal »« Faire des affaires, pas la guerre, relève Le Monde à Paris. L'ambition de Donald Trump peut se résumer ainsi, à l'heure de sa première tournée à l'étranger depuis son investiture, en janvier ».« Trump cherche avant tout des deals », insiste Le Soir à Bruxelles. « Quitte à confondre voyage diplomatique et business trip dans le Golfe. Sachant qu'il n'obtiendra probablement rien à court terme, ni de la Russie, ni d'Israël sur une paix, ni de l'Arabie saoudite, ni de l'Iran sur les dossiers de la normalisation avec Israël et du nucléaire, Trump pourrait détourner l'attention avec des contrats affichant un nombre de zéros à n'en plus finir. Car dans la vision du monde transactionnelle du président américain, peu importe s'il s'agit de paix ou de pétrodollars : un deal est un deal ».Le Figaro à Paris précise : « des investissements massifs aux États-Unis, des contrats d'armement ou aéronautiques, ou des accords sur l'intelligence artificielle, les cryptomonnaies ou les métaux rares pourraient être proclamés, permettant à Trump d'afficher des succès commerciaux. La Maison-Blanche dit espérer obtenir mille milliards de dollars de contrats et d'investissements ».Israël en berne…« Un pays suivra d'un mauvais œil cette visite, relève pour sa part La Croix : Israël. Contrairement à 2017, l'État hébreu n'est pas sur la feuille de voyage de Trump (…). Galvanisé initialement par ses annonces sur la “Riviera“ et le “déplacement“ des Gazaouis, Benyamin Netanyahu redoute désormais les déclarations de son imprévisible partenaire. Ce dernier pourrait-il soutenir le plan arabe pour Gaza, porté par l'Égypte, la Jordanie et la France ? Ou bien lâcher le Premier ministre israélien et imposer un règlement politique pour l'enclave ? Les supputations vont bon train dans les médias arabes et israéliens. Mais la séquence contrarie déjà l'État hébreu, remarque encore La Croix : non seulement Donald Trump va être pressé par ses alliés du Golfe de conclure un accord avec l'Iran sur le nucléaire, mais il devrait aussi rencontrer lors de sa tournée trois des ennemis jurés d'Israël : le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas, le Syrien Ahmed Al Charaa et le Libanais Joseph Aoun ».Un cadeau somptueux…Mais le sujet qui accapare l'attention de la presse américaine c'est l'avion d'une valeur de 400 millions de dollars que le Qatar a l'intention de mettre à disposition de Donald Trump…« Ce don potentiel soulève de grandes inquiétudes, pointe le Washington Post, non seulement en matière de sécurité, mais aussi de corruption et d'abus de confiance. On a là un président qui, au cours de la première année de son mandat de quatre ans, accepte un cadeau historique et extraordinairement coûteux de la part d'un gouvernement étranger qui a de nombreux intérêts dans les actions de son administration ».Qui plus est, poursuit le Washington Post, « cet avion pourrait apparemment être affecté ultérieurement à l'usage personnel de Donald Trump, bien que ce dernier ait déclaré hier qu'il ne l'utiliserait pas. Certains experts affirment que cela violerait clairement la clause “émoluments“ de la Constitution ».Des contrats juteux pour la famille Trump…Dans le même temps, le New York Times soulève un autre lièvre… Des contrats mirifiques pour la famille Trump… « Les deux fils aînés du président se sont en effet lancés récemment dans une série de contrats juteux en capitalisant sur le nom et le pouvoir de leur père, chacun essayant apparemment de surpasser l'autre. On parle là de milliards de dollars », s'exclame le New York Times qui précise : « un hôtel de luxe à Dubaï. Une deuxième tour résidentielle haut de gamme à Djeddah, en Arabie saoudite. Deux entreprises de cryptomonnaies basées aux États-Unis. Un nouveau parcours de golf et un complexe de villas au Qatar. Et un nouveau club privé à Washington. Dans bien des cas, pointe le journal, ces nouvelles transactions promues la semaine dernière bénéficieront non seulement à Eric et Donald Jr., mais aussi au président Trump lui-même ».

In the one-hundred-and-seventy-third episode, we explore Hypophora, starting with Trump showing his lack of foreign policy chops with regard to both Iran and Iraq, and then Donald Jr. minimizing COVID deaths.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Kier Starmer accurately describing Boris Johnson, Boris Johnson inaccurately describing parties, and Ed Miliband mocking an elitist Tory.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Mean Girls, and It's a Wonderful Life.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the very many ways Trump lost in court over the past couple of weeks.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft173 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

y añadir una sobre ARG: Milei se quedó sin Dólares TÍTULO: Cómo MILEI dejó a ARGENTINA sin DÓLARES - La Pizarra 7x12 TEXTO INTERIOR: Alfredo Serrano Mancilla explica cómo es que Argentina llegó a esta situación donde el presidente se quedó sin dólares para sostener el tipo de cambio ficticio. Qué puede venir ahora si la "lluvia de dólares" que prometió no va a llegar?. TÍTULO: El IMPERIALISMO de TRUMP en UCRANIA y GAZA - La Pizarra 7x12 TEXTO INTERIOR: Israel rompe el alto al fuego y vuelve a atacar a Gaza con consecuencias humanitarias irreversibles, lo hace con el visto bueno de Trump. Por otro lado en Ucrania, EEUU y Rusia pactan un alto al fuego parcial a infraestructura energética. Trump se acerca a Putin, la UE se desdibuja aunque intenta rearmarse, Ucrania pierde soberanía y el genoc1dio en Gaza continúa. puse genoc1d1io porque YouTube sino nos censura el video si nos referimos así a Israel TÍTULO: Quiénes serán los CANDIDATOS a la PRESIDENCIA en CHILE - La Pizarra 7x12 TEXTO INTERIOR: Michelle Bachellet rechazó ser candidata y comienzan a perfilarse los perfiles desde la ultraderecha a la izquierda de quiénes quieren ser candidatos a presidente. El análisis de Alfredo Serrano Mancilla, Gabriela Montaño y Flavio Fiorio. Lean si quieres para el texto de la entrevista se puede poner esto: https://www.diario-red.com/articulo/america-latina/alfredo-serrano-mancilla-entrevista-gustavo-petro-presidente-colombia/20250321050626044414.html En una conversación exclusiva con Alfredo Serrano Mancilla para Radio La Pizarra, el presidente colombiano ofrece una perspectiva profunda sobre la política global y colombiana. Gustavo Petro analiza las tendencias políticas mundiales a través del lente de la dialéctica y habla de los elementos integradores de la relación entre figuras como Javier Milei, Donald Jr. Trump y Benjamin Netanyahu. El líder colombiano también defiende su proyecto de gobierno, incluyendo las consultas populares, como una forma de empoderar al pueblo y honrar la soberanía popular, resaltando los desafíos que enfrenta su administración frente a los intentos de desestabilización de la oposición y la desinformación. Un copado el Flavio TÍTULO: PETRO en La Pizarra: "MILEI es un NOSTÁLGICO de MUSSOLINI" - La Pizarra 7x12 DESCRIPCIÓN: En una conversación exclusiva con Alfredo Serrano Mancilla para Radio La Pizarra, el presidente colombiano ofrece una perspectiva profunda sobre la política global y colombiana. Gustavo Petro analiza las tendencias políticas mundiales a través del lente de la dialéctica y habla de los elementos integradores de la relación entre figuras como Javier Milei, Donald Jr. Trump y Benjamin Netanyahu. El líder colombiano también defiende su proyecto de gobierno, incluyendo las consultas populares, como una forma de empoderar al pueblo y honrar la soberanía popular, resaltando los desafíos que enfrenta su administración frente a los intentos de desestabilización de la oposición y la desinformación. Por otro lado en Ucrania, EEUU y Rusia pactan un alto al fuego parcial a infraestructura energética. Trump se acerca a Putin, la UE se desdibuja aunque intenta rearmarse, Ucrania pierde soberanía y el genoc1dio en Gaza continúa. Alfredo Serrano Mancilla explica cómo es que Argentina llegó a esta situación donde el presidente se quedó sin dólares para sostener el tipo de cambio ficticio. Qué puede venir ahora si la "lluvia de dólares" que prometió no va a llegar?. Michelle Bachellet rechazó ser candidata y comienzan a perfilarse los perfiles desde la ultraderecha a la izquierda de quiénes quieren ser candidatos a presidente. El análisis de Alfredo Serrano Mancilla, Gabriela Montaño y Flavio Fiorio.

En una conversación exclusiva con Alfredo Serrano Mancilla para Radio La Pizarra, el presidente colombiano ofrece una perspectiva profunda sobre la política global y colombiana. Gustavo Petro analiza las tendencias políticas mundiales a través del lente de la dialéctica y habla de los elementos integradores de la relación entre figuras como Javier Milei, Donald Jr. Trump y Benjamin Netanyahu. El líder colombiano también defiende su proyecto de gobierno, incluyendo las consultas populares, como una forma de empoderar al pueblo y honrar la soberanía popular, resaltando los desafíos que enfrenta su administración frente a los intentos de desestabilización de la oposición y la desinformación.

TGIFKITM! David Waldman takes us to the weekend, and if we show up again on Monday, he'll start all over and do it again! Donald Trump is now a convicted and sentenced felon and yet is somehow still getting away with it.  Of course, he tried to get away with more, citing Irreparable Injury among other BS to the Supreme Court. OBVIOUSLY, that's not how the Court, laws, the Constitution work! Except… It almost did. One old white guy in a robe didn't fix things for Trump this time. Less than 10 days before he corrects that situation. I predict that Aileen Cannon will win this season of Presidential Apprentice.  But why did Trump fire the reliably loyal National Archivist Colleen Shogan? Maybe a dopamine release to his tiny vermin brain? Why does it ever have to be anything more? God continues to work in mysterious, or not so mysterious, ways. MAGA isn't about to blame God for the fires in Los Angeles when there's more money in other scapegoats, like Democratic-Jewish Space Lasers. Donald exploits all suffering to his own ends, because it feeds the pit in his soul, and because that strategy has never failed him yet. During his visit to Greenland, Donald Jr. tried his hand in exploiting the destitute, but he just doesn't have the Old Man's touch.  Gops are trying to throw out votes in all North Carolina statewide races. The Pizzagate gunman died as he lived: a dangerous lunatic. Finally, we at KITM regret to announce that Anita Bryant lived 84 years.

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There have to be additional, less visible, less indicted players involved in the overall scheme to re-elect Trump, because the idea that Trump and Mark Meadows masterminded a new fascist political revolution in America is too unimaginable. The question now becomes, who developed this plan, and was running these summer branding camps, and who really funded them all — who is the real wizard behind the curtain in this new Republican Party. Looks like Donald Jr, Ivanka and Eric Trump are not citizens according to their dad Donald......Should they start learning the Czech language? Crazy Alert! In Texas, you may not own more than six dildos. Why? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dans la famille Trump, je demande les enfants, Ivanka, Tiffany, Donald Jr, Eric et Barron. Oui, Donald Trump a assuré sa descendance, et avec trois femmes différentes, Ivana, Marla, et Melania. Ses cinq enfants ? Ils ont tous été élevés en mode Gossip Girl sur la 5e avenue à New York, dans une tour de 58 étages à leur nom, Trump. Ils ont ensuite grandi façon Dallas, son univers impitoyable, et leur vie aujourd'hui ressemble plutôt à…Succession. Dans ce deuxième épisode de la saga Trump, consacrée à la vie privée de Donald, je vais m'attarder sur chacun d'entre eux, même les moins connus, même les plus énigmatiques. Je vais vous dire où ils en sont aujourd'hui, et quelle relation a Donald avec eux. Alors quel genre d'enfant est-on quand on naît avec du sang Trump dans les veines ? Et par extension, quel genre d'adulte devient-on ? Et puis surtout, c'était quel genre de père, Donald ? Au micro de Marion Galy-Ramounot se succèdent :Gabriel Sherman,  journaliste et scénariste du film The ApprenticeDavid Cay Johnston, journaliste d'investigation, auteur de plusieurs livres sur Donald TrumpPierre Monégier, rédacteur en chef adjoint d'Envoyé spécial sur France 2 Scandales est un podcast de Madame Figaro, écrit et présenté par Marion Galy-Ramounot, et produit par Lucile Rousseau-Garcia. Camille Lamblaut a été chargée d'enquête. Océane Ciuni est la responsable éditoriale de Scandales, un podcast produit par Louie Créative, l'agence de contenus audios de Louie Média. Cet épisode de Scandales est à retrouver sur toutes vos plateformes : Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, Deezer et Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Donald Trump lanciert gemeinsam mit seiner Familie ein Krypto-Projekt. Was ist bisher bekannt? Obwohl Kryptowährungen in der US-Präsidentschaftsdebatte keine Rolle gespielt haben, ist das Thema in den USA nach wie vor heiß. Schließlich sollen ein Drittel aller US-Amerikanerinnen und Amerikaner im Besitz von Kryptowährungen sein. Das zeigt auch eine Ankündigung von Donald Trump, nach der am Montag, 16. September, das Trumpsche DeFi-Projekt World Liberty Financial lanciert werden soll. Neben dem Präsidentschaftsanwärter sind auch die Söhne Donald Jr., Eric und Barron Trump in das Projekt involviert. SEC verhängt Rekordstrafen gegen Krypto-Unternehmen Auch das Gebaren der SEC zeigt, dass das Thema in den Wahlkampf gehört. Schließlich setzt die US-Börsenaufsicht ihren Feldzug gegen Kryptowährungen weiter fort – und verteilt in diesem Jahr gar Rekordstrafen. Von den insgesamt 4,68 Milliarden US-Dollar machte allerdings ein Unternehmen den Löwenanteil aus. Unsere Podcaster meinen: Es ist Zeit für eine ausgewogene Krypto-Gesetzgebung Kraken: Holpriger Deutschland-Start Seit dem 10. September dieses Jahres ist Kraken in Deutschland. Doch der Start verläuft nicht reibungslos – auch nicht für Mitglieder unserer Redaktion. Wieso wir dennoch nicht unseren Kraken-Account geschlossen haben, erklären wir in dieser Episode des BTC-ECHO Recap Podcast. Viel Spaß beim Hören. ➡️ Sponsored by Coinbase. Jetzt hier registrieren und 15 Euro in BTC für den ersten Trade sichern: https://bit.ly/3YSUPap Entdecke jetzt alle weiteren Angebote von BTC-ECHO:

Le Bitcoin frôle les 100.000 dollars après la démission de Gary Gensler, patron de la SEC. Sous la pression de Donald Trump, ce départ pourrait marquer un tournant pour les cryptos, entre envolée des marchés et craintes d'un retour des "barons voleurs". C'est officiel : Gary Gensler, le patron de la SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), a démissionné. Ce nom ne vous dit peut-être rien, mais son départ a électrisé le petit monde de la cryptomonnaie. Pour rappel, la SEC est l'autorité qui régule les marchés financiers américains, autrement dit, le gendarme de la Bourse. À son arrivée en avril 2021, le Bitcoin a subi une chute de 50% en trois mois. Une coïncidence ? Pas vraiment. Gensler n'a jamais caché son hostilité envers le secteur des cryptomonnaies, allant jusqu'à déclarer : " Je n'ai jamais vu un secteur aussi peu respectueux de la loi. " Sa démission a été accueillie comme une victoire par les adeptes des cryptos. La réaction des marchés ne s'est pas fait attendre : le Bitcoin a bondi de 3%, flirtant avec la barre symbolique des 100.000 dollars. Mais pourquoi Gensler quitte-t-il ses fonctions alors que son mandat court jusqu'en 2026 ? La réponse tient en deux mots : Donald Trump. Entre revirement stratégique, les affaires en coulisses, la confusion des genres… Mots-Clés : Ironie, sort, défenseur, cryptomonnaies, arnaque, campagne, discours, fervents avocats, résultat, élection, amateurs discrets, fils, Eric, Donald Jr, start-up, secteur, société Trump Media, pourparlers, rachat, courtier, président des États-Unis, intérêt financier, direct, montée, puissance des cryptos, déréglementer, secteur, règles, perspective, observateurs, magazine britannique, The Economist, industriels, XIXe siècle, fortunes colossales, exploiter, failles, système, éditorial, risque, gestion, pays, affaires personnelles, proches, postes clés, enrichissement, spectaculaire, entourage, transparence, nouvel eldorado, investisseurs audacieux, commandes, paysage financier mondial, bouleversements majeurs, révolution, poignée de privilégiés. --- La chronique économique d'Amid Faljaoui, tous les jours à 8h30 et à 17h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment i: https://www.rtbf.be/radio/liveradio/classic21 ou sur l'app Radioplayer Belgique Retrouvez tous les épisodes de La chronique économique sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/802 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Découvrez nos autres podcasts : Le journal du Rock : https://audmns.com/VCRYfsPComic Street (BD) https://audmns.com/oIcpwibLa chronique économique : https://audmns.com/NXWNCrAHey Teacher : https://audmns.com/CIeSInQHistoires sombres du rock : https://audmns.com/ebcGgvkCollection 21 : https://audmns.com/AUdgDqHMystères et Rock'n Roll : https://audmns.com/pCrZihuLa mauvaise oreille de Freddy Tougaux : https://audmns.com/PlXQOEJRock&Sciences : https://audmns.com/lQLdKWRCook as You Are: https://audmns.com/MrmqALPNobody Knows : https://audmns.com/pnuJUlDPlein Ecran : https://audmns.com/gEmXiKzRadio Caroline : https://audmns.com/WccemSkAinsi que nos séries :Rock Icons : https://audmns.com/pcmKXZHRock'n Roll Heroes: https://audmns.com/bXtHJucFever (Erotique) : https://audmns.com/MEWEOLpEt découvrez nos animateurs dans cette série Close to You : https://audmns.com/QfFankx

De Indiaase exchange WazirX werd in juli bestolen van 230 miljoen dollar aan klanttegoeden. De roof, grotendeels in Ethereum, kwam afgelopen week in beweging. Met een flink aantal kleine transacties werd er Ether overgemaakt naar Tornado Cash, de gesanctioneerde mixingdienst die de afgelopen twee jaar hard werd aangepakt door het Amerikaanse Ministerie van Justitie. Ontwikkelaar Alexey Pertsev werd in Nederland aangehouden en onlangs schuldig bevonden door de rechter.  Toch lukt het de hackers, vermoedelijk de Noord-Koreaanse Lazarus Group, om de herkomst van hun buit te verhullen met het smart contract van Tornado Cash. En daarmee komt een voorspelling van de cryptowereld uit. Met het hard aanpakken van Tornado Cash stop je voornamelijk het legitieme gebruik van de dienst. Noord-Koreaanse hackers hoeven niet te vrezen voor vervolging, dus gaan zij vrolijk door met het gebruiken van een decentraal smart contract.  Ondertussen heeft de familie Trump een nieuw cryptoproject: World Liberty Financial. Officieel zijn Barron, Eric en Donald Jr onderdeel van het project, maar vader Donald maakt er enthousiast reclame voor. World Liberty Financial moet een DeFi-platform worden dat decentraal lenen mogelijk maakt. Het team achter het project belooft niet veel goed: vier mensen werkten voorheen aan het gehackte Dough Finance. En één van de leidende figuren is een voormalig pick-up artist.  Deze week in de Cryptocast Met Bart Mol en Bert Slagter kijken we naar het decentrale karakter van Bitcoin, en wat daar nog van over is. Want Bitcoin begon 15 jaar geleden als obscuur en decentraal internetproject. Inmiddels is er een hele industrie omheen gebouwd, met beursgenoteerde exchanges en miners. Maar: dat zijn dus wel allemaal centrale partijen. En dan ben je misschien niet zo heel anders meer dan de traditionele financiële wereld.  Tornado Cash gebruikt voor witwassen hack Het team achter World Liberty Financial Veel tokens naar insiders bij World Liberty Financial Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de toestand van de crypto. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Indiaase exchange WazirX werd in juli bestolen van 230 miljoen dollar aan klanttegoeden. De roof, grotendeels in Ethereum, kwam afgelopen week in beweging. Met een flink aantal kleine transacties werd er Ether overgemaakt naar Tornado Cash, de gesanctioneerde mixingdienst die de afgelopen twee jaar hard werd aangepakt door het Amerikaanse Ministerie van Justitie. Ontwikkelaar Alexey Pertsev werd in Nederland aangehouden en onlangs schuldig bevonden door de rechter.  Toch lukt het de hackers, vermoedelijk de Noord-Koreaanse Lazarus Group, om de herkomst van hun buit te verhullen met het smart contract van Tornado Cash. En daarmee komt een voorspelling van de cryptowereld uit. Met het hard aanpakken van Tornado Cash stop je voornamelijk het legitieme gebruik van de dienst. Noord-Koreaanse hackers hoeven niet te vrezen voor vervolging, dus gaan zij vrolijk door met het gebruiken van een decentraal smart contract.  Ondertussen heeft de familie Trump een nieuw cryptoproject: World Liberty Financial. Officieel zijn Barron, Eric en Donald Jr onderdeel van het project, maar vader Donald maakt er enthousiast reclame voor. World Liberty Financial moet een DeFi-platform worden dat decentraal lenen mogelijk maakt. Het team achter het project belooft niet veel goed: vier mensen werkten voorheen aan het gehackte Dough Finance. En één van de leidende figuren is een voormalig pick-up artist.  Deze week in de Cryptocast Met Bart Mol en Bert Slagter kijken we naar het decentrale karakter van Bitcoin, en wat daar nog van over is. Want Bitcoin begon 15 jaar geleden als obscuur en decentraal internetproject. Inmiddels is er een hele industrie omheen gebouwd, met beursgenoteerde exchanges en miners. Maar: dat zijn dus wel allemaal centrale partijen. En dan ben je misschien niet zo heel anders meer dan de traditionele financiële wereld.  Tornado Cash gebruikt voor witwassen hack Het team achter World Liberty Financial Veel tokens naar insiders bij World Liberty Financial Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de toestand van de crypto. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le magnat de l'immobilier et candidat républicain à la présidence des États-Unis, Donald Trump, a fait une nouvelle annonce retentissante fin août sur Truth Social, son propre réseau social. Il lance sa propre plateforme de cryptomonnaie, baptisée *The DeFiant Ones*. Ce nom joue sur les mots, mêlant « défiance » et « finance décentralisée » (DeFi), et montre une fois de plus que Trump s'intéresse de près aux cryptos. « Pendant trop longtemps, l'Américain moyen a été écrasé par les grandes banques et les élites financières », a-t-il déclaré, adoptant un ton populiste et appelant à la rébellion avec le hashtag #BeDefiant.Mais que cache réellement cette initiative ? Le projet *The DeFiant Ones* reste entouré de mystère. Un canal Telegram, seule source d'information officielle, ne donne aucune précision sur la nature exacte de l'entreprise. Est-ce une organisation autonome décentralisée, une nouvelle cryptomonnaie, une plateforme d'échange, ou simplement un blog sur les cryptos ? Quelques indices se dessinent toutefois. En juillet, la société AMG Software Solutions a déposé des marques pour les termes « Be DeFiant », « World Liberty », et « World Liberty Financial », cette dernière visant à « fournir des informations dans le domaine de la finance décentralisée ».Les fils de Trump, Donald Jr. et Eric, présentent ce projet comme une révolution financière. Eric Trump a déclaré : « Près de la moitié de ce pays est non bancarisée. Mais avec cette technologie, ils pourraient être presque instantanément approuvés ou refusés par un prêteur, sur la base de mathématiques, pas de politique ». Pourtant, les experts restent sceptiques. Le Center for American Progress n'a trouvé « aucune preuve que les transactions crypto soient systématiquement moins coûteuses que les transactions financières traditionnelles ». Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 89 - How does rebirth really work in Buddhism? What actually undergoes rebirth? Shoutout to our listener and patron Tanner for asking this question! Resources: Bhikkhu Anālayo (2018). Rebirth in early Buddhism & current research: With forewords by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Bhante Gunaratna. Somerville, MA, USA: Wisdom Publications. ISBN 978-1-61429446-7.; Anderson, Carol (1999). Pain and Its Ending: The Four Noble Truths in the Theravada Buddhist Canon. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-81332-0.; Ñāṇamoli, Bhikkhu (trans.) and Bodhi, Bhikkhu (ed.) (2001). The Middle-Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikāya. Boston: Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-072-X.; Anderson, Carol (2013), Pain and Its Ending: The Four Noble Truths in the Theravada Buddhist Canon, Routledge; Buswell, Robert E. Jr.; Lopez, Donald Jr. (2003), The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism, Princeton University Press; Carter, John Ross (1987), "Four Noble Truths", in Jones, Lindsay (ed.), MacMillan Encyclopedia of Religions, MacMillan; Davidson, Ronald M. (2003), Indian Esoteric Buddhism, Columbia University Press, ISBN 0-231-12618-2; Gombrich, Richard F (1997). How Buddhism Began: The Conditioned Genesis of the Early Teachings. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-19639-5.; Harvey, Graham (2016), Religions in Focus: New Approaches to Tradition and Contemporary Practices, Routledge; Harvey, Peter (2013), An Introduction to Buddhism, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0521676748; Kalupahana, David J. (1992), A history of Buddhist philosophy, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited; Keown, Damien (2000), Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (Kindle ed.), Oxford University Press; Kingsland, James (2016), Siddhartha's Brain: Unlocking the Ancient Science of Enlightenment, HarperCollins; Laumakis, Stephen J. (2008-02-21). An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-139-46966-1.; Lopez, Donald Jr. (2009), Buddhism and Science: A Guide for the Perplexed, University of Chicago Press; Makransky, John J. (1997), Buddhahood Embodied: Sources of Controversy in India and Tibet, SUNY; Samuel, Geoffrey (2008), The Origins of Yoga and Tantra: Indic Religions to the Thirteenth Century, Cambridge University Press; Schmidt-Leukel, Perry (2006), Understanding Buddhism, Dunedin Academic Press, ISBN 978-1-903765-18-0; Snelling, John (1987), The Buddhist handbook. A Complete Guide to Buddhist Teaching and Practice, London: Century Paperbacks; Spiro, Melford E. (1982), Buddhism and Society: A Great Tradition and Its Burmese Vicissitudes, University of California Press; Trainor, Kevin (2004), Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-517398-7; Williams, Paul (2002), Buddhist Thought (Kindle ed.), Taylor & Francis Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha ⁠https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu⁠! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brightonbuddhism/message

Prominent investor and personality behind Shark Tank, Kevin O'Leary, expressed his concern recently over the staggering $350 million fraud ruling against former President Donald Trump in New York. The ruling made O'Leary question the feasibility of any future investment ventures in what he described as the 'mega loser state' of New York. He expressed confusion and disbelief during a Fox Business Network interview on 'Cavuto Coast To Coast', stressing he wasn't alone in his sentiment. O'Leary made it clear that regardless of the statements made by the state's governor, he viewed New York, along with other states like California, as unattractive for investment due to their policies, hefty tax systems, and restrictive regulations. These factors, he believes, inevitably elevate these states to the top of the 'loser states' list and could deter potential investors, himself included. O'Leary's comments should serve as a wake-up call for the citizens of New York, urging them to question why their state is no longer appealing to investors. It's not only about keeping existing businesses from moving to more affordable states like Texas and Florida but also about attracting fresh investments. O'Leary offered a hypothetical of refusing placement of a hypothetical $4 billion-dollar data center to emphasise his point. According to his reasoning, not only existing establishments but prospective major investments are less likely to opt for New York under the present circumstances. Calling on responsible bodies, O'Leary points out that the state has substantial work cut out to reroute the current trajectory which has been largely formed in the aftermath of the pandemic. He calls for a comparison with prospering states like Tennessee, whose capital, Nashville, is becoming a fast-growing city thanks to sensible policies and competitive taxes. With regard to the standpoint of former President Trump, it's clear that he intends to challenge the definition of fraud that led to the colossal $355 million judgment in a New York civil trial. The case has yet to unfold fully under the hands of Chris Kise, Trump's lead attorney. Further update suggests that the timing of the appeal will be determined by a variety of factors and it will work within the 30-day appeal window that the court allows. The lead attorney levelled accusations at both New York Attorney General Letitia James and presiding Judge Arthur Engoron, stating that they appear committed to expelling Trump from New York.6 Kise maintains that the case brings to light critical legal and constitutional queries in terms of 'fraud' allegations, without any genuine fraud being established. He further laments it as an unfortunate day for the city. Rewinding to September 2022, Letitia James initiated a legal suit against Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, the Trump Organization, and two firm executives - Allen Weisselberg and Jeff McConney. It transpired in trial that Trump had overstated his belongings to secure more favourable business loans, as found by Judge Engoron. The trial that spanned late last year into early January was aimed at figuring out the monetary damages to be paid by the former president and his associates. A decision issued on February 16 stated Donald Trump was to pay a fine of roughly $355 million, making a significant impact. Additionally, Trump, Weisselberg, and McConney faced injunctions from holding positions as officers or directors of any New York corporation for three years. Trump's progeny, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump were liable for payments exceeding $4 million each, with their business activities in the state halted for 2 years. Significantly, Trump disputes all claims of misconduct, calling the entire situation a politically fuelled campaign. The outcome of the appeal rests largely on the interpretation 'fraud' used in the proceedings. Legal expert Greg Germain, from the Syracuse University of Law, gave insights to Newsweek, stating that Trump would have to demonstrate that the New York AG does not have the authority to penalize him without showing conventional elements of fraud, which include causation, damages, intent to defraud, and others. Interestingly, James' team counters by asserting they are not obligated to establish all six components due to New York's Executive Order 63.12. The order simplifies the procedures of prosecuting fraud with civil claims and subpoenas, with one banking official alleging that loan qualifications were not based solely on Trump's declarations. 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"Art of the Deal" co-author Tony Schwartz joins Anderson to discuss the major ruling against former President Donald Trump and his companies today ordering them to pay $355 million. Trump's adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric have also been ordered to pay $4 million each as part of the judgment. Schwartz says the former president is now officially the head of what he calls a "crime family." And later, Daniel Roher, director of the CNN film "Navalny" reacts to the death of Russian opposition leader and Putin-critic Alexey Navalny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Birth of Alice Paul January 11 marks an important date in legal history, as it is the birthdate of Alice Paul, a pivotal figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Born on this day in 1885, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Paul grew up in a well-to-do Quaker family known for its commitment to equality and social justice. Her upbringing played a significant role in shaping her advocacy for women's rights.Alice Paul attended Swarthmore College and later went on to earn a doctorate in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Her academic journey took her to England, where she joined the women's suffrage movement, learning militant tactics from Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union. Paul returned to the United States in 1910, bringing with her a new vigor and approach to the suffrage movement.In the U.S., she found the existing suffrage movement lacking in dynamism and urgency. To revitalize it, she joined the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and quickly became the head of their Congressional Committee. Her first major campaign was the organization of a suffrage parade in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 1913, strategically timed to coincide with President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration.Paul's tactics were notably more aggressive than those of her predecessors. She organized pickets, parades, and strikes, which often led to her and other suffragists being arrested. Her efforts, however, significantly boosted public awareness and support for the suffrage cause.In 1916, Paul formed the National Woman's Party (NWP), a more radical group focused solely on securing a constitutional amendment for women's suffrage. The NWP's relentless campaigning, including picketing the White House, was instrumental in leading to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote.Following the suffrage victory, Alice Paul continued her advocacy, authoring the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923, a piece of legislation designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. Though it has yet to be ratified, the ERA remains a testament to her lifelong commitment to gender equality.Alice Paul's legacy is profound, and her strategies and philosophies continue to influence civil rights movements. She passed away on July 9, 1977, and was laid to rest in the Westfield Friends Burial Ground in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, continuing to inspire generations of activists in the fight for equality. Happy 138th birthday, Ms. Paul.The recent legal victory of the IRS in a significant tax fraud case involving syndicated easements could mark a turning point in the government's approach to these controversial tax transactions. In the case, real estate developer Jack Fisher, aged 71, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to pay $458 million in restitution by the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. His co-defendant, James Sinnott, received a 23-year sentence and a similar restitution order.The case centered around a fraudulent scheme using syndicated easements, where partnerships buy land and donate development rights to claim large tax deductions. Fisher and Sinnott's operation, which started in 2008 and expanded in 2013, involved inflated appraisals and forged documents. This type of transaction has seen nearly $36 billion in unwarranted deductions claimed from 2010 to 2018, leading to bipartisan legislation in 2022 to curb such practices.The substantial prison sentences and restitution in this case represent a rare and significant win for the government against a practice that has long eluded effective regulation. The outcome could influence future prosecutions and IRS cases in Tax Court, making it easier for the IRS to win against similar deals. The case highlights the need for the IRS to effectively review returns and manage valuation-based Tax Court cases, which have been both challenging and time-consuming.IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Jim Lee emphasized the agency's commitment to tackling abusive tax shelters using their financial expertise. The magnitude of the sentences and restitution should serve as a deterrent to those still promoting syndicated transactions. Legal experts and observers note that the case exposes the blatant valuation abuses in these transactions and underscores the urgency for individuals involved in similar activities to seek legal advice.The case against EcoVest, a company promoting syndicated easements, was settled in March 2023 without admission of wrongdoing, although the government had alleged $3 billion in improper deductions. The outcome of Fisher and Sinnott's case is seen as a warning to others in the industry, signaling the government's increased scrutiny and potential legal repercussions in such tax evasion schemes.IRS Victory in Land Tax Case Could Speed Government CrackdownThe civil fraud trial involving former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments scheduled for Thursday. Trump is facing nearly $370 million in penalties as New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that he and his associates significantly inflated the value of his assets for over a decade to obtain better financial terms from banks. Trump denies these allegations, claiming the trial is politically motivated and a hindrance to his 2024 presidential campaign.Justice Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the trial, rejected Trump's request to deliver his own closing arguments, aiming to avoid a "campaign speech" scenario. This trial is one of several legal challenges Trump faces amid his campaign to contest the 2024 election against President Joe Biden. Engoron will deliver the verdict later, without a jury, after previously finding Trump liable for fraud in September. The focus of the trial has been on determining the amount Trump should pay in ill-gotten gains.Trump has expressed frustration with Engoron's handling of the trial, including a gag order and a $15,000 fine for violating it. The state's lawyers have presented evidence that Trump consistently overvalued his assets. Trump, in his testimony, defended his valuations and accused James and Engoron of political bias. A notable moment in the trial was the testimony of Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, who claimed Trump directed him to manipulate asset values on financial statements.Trump's children, Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka, also testified, denying involvement in preparing the financial statements. While Ivanka is not a defendant like her brothers, all three have denied any wrongdoing.In addition to this trial, Trump faces potential criminal trials related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, handling of classified documents, and a hush money case in New York. He has pleaded not guilty in all these cases.Trump's $370 million civil fraud trial set to conclude in NY | ReutersU.S. House Republicans are moving towards holding Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, in contempt of Congress. This action follows Hunter's refusal to testify in a closed-door deposition concerning an impeachment probe of his father. Hunter unexpectedly appeared at a House Oversight Committee meeting, causing a stir and leading to heated exchanges between lawmakers.Republican Representative Nancy Mace criticized Hunter for not attending the deposition, accusing him of being afraid. The House Republicans claim that President Biden and his family improperly benefited from policy actions during his vice-presidency from 2009 to 2017, allegations both the White House and Hunter Biden deny.Hunter Biden is facing separate legal issues, including a federal court appearance in Los Angeles regarding unpaid taxes of $1.4 million and charges in Delaware related to lying about drug use while purchasing a handgun. He has pleaded not guilty to the Delaware charges.Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz questioned why the committee refused Hunter's offer to testify then and there. Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated that they had previously offered to cooperate with the House committees but were ignored. Lowell criticized the subpoena for a private deposition as a tactic misused by Republicans.The full House usually votes on contempt of Congress certification following a committee vote. Since 2008, the House has held 10 people in contempt, but the Justice Department has only sought indictments for two: Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro, advisors to former President Donald Trump. There is no precedent for a sitting president's family member being held in contempt of Congress. Contempt of Congress carries a penalty of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for one to 12 months.House Republicans move toward holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress | ReutersThomas Girardi, a disbarred plaintiffs attorney, is set to stand trial for fraud beginning May 21 in Los Angeles, significantly earlier than the February 2025 date his lawyers requested. The trial's scope will be narrowed to focus on four specific cases brought by Girardi's clients, as decided by the prosecutors to avoid delays. The Assistant US Attorney, Ali Moghaddas, emphasized that the trial would not go beyond the indictment's scope.Judge Josephine Staton of the Central District of California remarked that the case doesn't seem overly complex and has been pending for quite some time. Girardi's public defenders had sought a later trial date to prepare adequately, especially after focusing on assessing Girardi's ability to stand trial due to his cognitive impairment.In early January, Judge Staton determined that Girardi had mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment but had exaggerated his decline to avoid trial. The prosecution expressed concerns that any further delay might again raise questions about Girardi's competency.The discovery process has been extensive, with the government subpoenaing over a dozen banks, the state bar, and bankruptcy trustees for complaints against Girardi and others. However, much of the received documentation was deemed irrelevant to the current case. The prosecution has been asked to highlight key documents for the defense.Girardi faces wire fraud charges in Los Angeles related to allegedly stealing millions from clients in litigation over the 2018 Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX crash. He also faces charges in Illinois. The case will reconvene on February 23 to discuss discovery matters.Girardi Trial Set for May, Scope Is ‘Significantly' Narrowed (1) Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On this day in legal history, the “Trent Affair” occurred during the U.S. Civil War. The USS San Jacinto stopped the British mail ship Trent and arrested two Confederate envoys onboard–leading to a diplomatic crisis between the UK and the United States. On the 8th of November, 1861, a diplomatic incident with potential major ramifications for the U.S. unfolded as Captain Charles Wilkes of the U.S. Navy seized two Confederate diplomats from the British vessel, the Trent. This bold action by Wilkes was not sanctioned by the U.S. government and rapidly escalated into an international crisis, with Great Britain deeming the seizure a blatant infringement on its neutrality. The Confederacy had hoped that the envoys, James Mason and John Slidell, would secure recognition and support from Britain and France, but their capture threatened to pivot the two powers from neutrality to active opposition against the Union.The Trent Affair tested the diplomatic resolve of the Lincoln administration, which was simultaneously engaged in the Civil War. The British government's response was swift and stern, demanding the release of the envoys and an apology, while reinforcing its military presence near U.S. borders. The U.S. faced the predicament of managing foreign relations without provoking war with Britain. Through careful negotiation, the U.S. conceded to British demands, releasing the envoys and thus diffusing a situation that could have dramatically altered the course of the Civil War. Lincoln was reported to have quipped that he should like to fight “one war at a time.” The resolution of the Trent Affair highlighted the Union's commitment to maintaining international peace during its internal strife, while also confirming Britain's staunch defense of its declared neutrality.On Britain's side, the diplomatic crisis was occuring at the same time as a scandal in the royal family and before a terminally ill Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria. In the tense days leading up to Prince Albert's death, he played a pivotal role in steering the British response to the Trent Affair. His influence led to the critical offer to the United States: that an apology would suffice, coupled with the release of the detained Confederate envoys, to prevent hostilities. President Lincoln, aware of the perils of dual conflicts, agreed to these terms. As Britain mourned Prince Albert, Lincoln expressed his condolences to Queen Victoria, underscoring the amicable relations between the nations. This gesture of diplomacy and shared sorrow laid the groundwork for a reciprocal display of sympathy from Queen Victoria when she later reached out to Mary Lincoln upon President Lincoln's assassination, highlighting a personal bond formed amidst national crises.Milbank LLP has initiated the bonus season in the legal industry by increasing associate salaries by $10,000 and announcing annual bonuses. The salary range for associates at the firm now stands between $225,000 and $425,000, with bonuses reaching up to $115,000. The firm's chairman, Scott Edelman, attributes this to the firm's sustained high activity levels and anticipates this trend to continue. This move may influence other major law firms to adjust their salary structures to stay competitive. Despite a quieter transactions market, the legal industry is expected to maintain the current bonus scale. The announcement is part of a broader trend where law firms announce year-end bonuses towards the end of the year, often leading to a series of matching bonuses across firms.Milbank Raises Associate Salaries And Announces Year-End Bonuses! - Above the LawMilbank Raises Associate Salaries, Kicks Off Bonus SeasonCravath, Swaine & Moore has introduced a salaried partner tier, reflecting a shift among elite Wall Street law firms to adapt their compensation structures in the face of new market pressures. This move aims to retain key talent and maintain competitiveness, offering salaries to partners rather than shares in firm profits. The firm, known for its high-profile client work and traditional business model, has also relaxed its seniority-based pay system. These changes come as the firm expands, opening a Washington office and entering the UK legal market, all while ensuring that salaried partners still have the opportunity to become equity partners, according to Cravath's presiding partner, Faiza Saeed.Cravath Adds Salaried Partner Tier in Latest Wall Street Shift (1)Ivanka Trump is scheduled to testify in a civil fraud trial involving her father Donald Trump's business practices. This trial, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that the Trump family business inflated asset values. Judge Arthur Engoron has found evidence of fraud and is contemplating penalties. Donald Trump, along with his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, have denied any wrongdoing, attributing inaccuracies in property valuations to errors irrelevant to financial institutions. Ivanka was not deeply involved in the Trump Organization's operations during Trump's presidency and was dismissed from the case by an appeals court. The lawsuit seeks substantial fines and business restrictions against the Trumps, amid other legal challenges the former president faces.Ivanka Trump to testify in father's New York civil fraud trial | ReutersWeWork is making its first appearance in U.S. bankruptcy court, seeking approval for a restructuring plan that would reduce its debt by $3 billion and decrease its real estate footprint. The office-sharing firm, supported by Softbank, filed for bankruptcy to manage over $4 billion in debt and high rent costs after a rapid expansion and a downturn in demand due to the pandemic. Despite renegotiating hundreds of leases, WeWork is looking to exit 69 more, including 41 in New York. U.S. bankruptcy law may give WeWork the leverage needed to reject these leases. The company, with $164 million in cash, is asking the court to allow the continuation of employee and critical vendor payments during the restructuring process.WeWork seeks permission to begin canceling leases in bankruptcy | ReutersAmazon's legal team, led by David Zapolsky, has sketched out their defense against the FTC's antitrust accusations in a private company meeting. Zapolsky called the company's actions "absolutely defensible behavior" and quoted Taylor Swift to underscore the company's stance against criticism. The FTC's lawsuit claims that Amazon has created an illegal monopoly by restricting sellers on its platform from offering lower prices on competing platforms. Amazon refutes these allegations, arguing that showcasing higher-priced products would undermine customer trust. The company, which has been under investigation for four years, may be forced to divest assets if the lawsuit succeeds. Zapolsky also addressed the FTC's criticism of Amazon's logistics services, emphasizing that their use is optional for sellers. He reassured employees that Amazon is familiar with such legal challenges and is prepared to defend its practices in court.Exclusive: Amazon.com previews FTC defense at companywide meeting -transcript | ReutersMy column this week is on the importance of the federal estate tax as a mechanism for combatting wealth inequality.The federal estate tax, designed to prevent wealth accumulation across generations, is exemplified by the case of George Steinbrenner, who passed away in 2010—a year when the estate tax was not in effect. Steinbrenner's estate benefited significantly, avoiding a tax that would have been imposed at a rate of 45% the previous year or 55% the following year. This absence of tax exemplifies how fortunes can be preserved and potentially grown through investment, influencing the wealth of future generations. The history of the estate tax in the United States dates back before the Revenue Act of 1916, which formally introduced variable rates based on estate value. These rates have changed over time, peaking at 77% during World War I to fund national efforts and declining thereafter, including a scheduled repeal in 2010.The impact of such a suspension is profound, with the Steinbrenner family's potential to grow their inheritance considerably through investments. For instance, if the tax savings were invested in an index fund or in a company like Apple Inc., the returns could have been substantial. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 further altered the estate tax landscape by doubling the exemption amounts, resulting in significant revenue loss for the government. This legislative change is temporary, however, set to expire in 2025. The Penn Wharton Budget Model suggests that without these cuts, the revenue generated could have been nine times greater, illustrating the substantial role of the estate tax in federal revenue generation.As wealth inequality continues to rise, the estate tax serves as a crucial tool in the pursuit of economic equity. Its effectiveness has waned over the decades due to increasing exemptions and decreasing rates. The upcoming expiration of the TCJA's provisions is an opportunity to reassess and restructure the estate tax to better align with its original intent. Reducing the exemption threshold and increasing rates could serve as a step toward mitigating wealth disparity, emphasizing the tax's role in promoting a more balanced economic landscape.Steinbrenner's Legacy Shows Importance of Federal Estate Tax Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Sales Nexus LLC: SalesNexus is the platform Fight Laugh Feast uses to manage all of our subscribers and email updates. If you’re using MailChimp, Hubspot or Salesforce for email marketing, CRM and sales, you probably know they’ve been canceling voices of freedom and truth. That’s why we switched to SalesNexus. SalesNexus is a complete business marketing and sales solution that won’t tell you what you should say or believe. For more information, visit salesnexus.com. That’s Salesnexus.com! https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-manifesto-of-trans-nashville-school-shooter-leaked?utm_campaign=64487 Manifesto of trans Nashville school shooter LEAKED, full of anti-white hate A leaked manifesto reveals the Nashville trans school shooter had a violent hatred of the “little crackers” with “white privilege” that were murdered. First obtained and released by the Louder with Crowder conservative Rumble show, the three-page handwritten document allegedly shows Audrey “Aiden” Hale meticulously planned her last moments and the mass school shooting at The Covenant School on March 27. Three young children and three school staff were killed before Hale, 28, was shot dead by responding police. The manifesto, written in a spiral notebook, has various creeds and thoughts scrawled down by pen. “DEATH DAY,” Hale wrote on one page with the drawing of a target reticle and a pistol, along with the date “3/27/23.” "The day has finally come!" Hale wrote. "I can't believe its [sic] here. Don't know how I was able to get this far, but here I am. I'm a little nervous but excited too. Been excited for the past 2 weeks." Hale continued: "There were several times I could have been caught especially back in the summer of 2021. None of that matters now. I am almost an hour & 7 minutes away." “Can’t believe I’m doing this, but I’m ready," Hale wrote. "I hope my victims aren’t.” Hale later prayed to God in the manifesto to help her in the mass shooting. "(God let my wrath take over my anxiety) It might be 10 minutes tops. It might be 3-7. It's gonna go quick," Hale wrote. "I hope I have a high death count." Hale then wrote, "Ready to Die nana" and signed it "Aiden," Hale's trans name. On another page, Hale wrote a detailed day schedule, with a post-it calmly asking, "Lunch may be [sic] around 11 am–1 pm?" Hale's day began at 6:30 a.m., and ran through getting dressed, breakfast and what to do with the "stuffed animals & possessions." At 9:30, Hale was to "pack up special belongings in backpack(s)." By 10:20, Hale was to "gear up & set up guns in trunk (assembly) & get out vest (w/mags inside)." Hale was armed with a handgun, a rifle and a pistol modded to handle like a rifle. Hale also wrote about making a "final video tape" on the schedule, though this has not been released by police or confirmed to even exist. Hale detailed a plan to leave for the Covenant School by 11:35. The last entries to Hale's schedule were for 12:35, where she would "open fire," and then it was "time 2 die [sic]." Hale was shot dead by police at around 10:27. In one of the pages headlined, "Kill those kids!!!,” Hale calls the students “crackers” and expresses hatred for their “white privilege.” Hale also wrote a bunch of more obscenities about the kids that I won’t mention… but you get the idea. Authorities have been criticized for months for not releasing Hale's manifesto. A source with the Louder with Crowder show told The Post Millennial that they received the photographs of Hale's notebook from a "source near law enforcement." Hales mass shooting earlier this year preceded a planned "Trans Day of Vengeance" event in the U.S. capital that was ultimately canceled. And in the immediate hours after the shooting, trans activists occupied several state capitol buildings to protest pending legislation restricting the transitioning of children. At the capitol in Nashville, trans activists held a moment of silence for the victims of the mass shooting. They held up seven fingers to include Hale as among the victims. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, a Democrat, says his office is immediately investigating the unauthorized release of some of the images from the Nashville trans shooter’s manifesto. Authorities have tried to prevent the release of Hale’s writings before today’s leak. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-nashville-mayor-launches-investigation-into-leak-of-trans-nashville-shooters-manifesto?utm_campaign=64487 Nashville mayor launches investigation into leak of trans Nashville shooter's manifesto Following the leak of the transgender Nashville shooter’s alleged manifesto on Monday morning, Mayor Freddie O’Connell said that the city has launched an investigation into how the images of the writings were released. "I have directed Wally Dietz, Metro’s Law Director, to initiate an investigation into how these images could have been released. That investigation may involve local, state, and federal authorities. I am deeply concerned with the safety, security, and well-being of the Covenant families and all Nashvillians who are grieving," O’Connell said in a statement, according to WSMV. "This incident naturally invokes additional emotional trauma, and families or individuals who need support should reach out to professionals at National Alliance on Mental Illness (615-891-4724), MNPD support counselors (615-862-7773) or MNPS Family Information Center (615-259-INFO)." On Monday morning, Steven Crowder released three handwritten pages of what he said were Audrey Hale’s manifesto. These highlighted an anti-white sentiment held by the shooter that killed three young students and three staff members of the Covenant School on March 27, 2023. The pages apparently show Hale planning the day of the shooting down to the minute, including in all capital letters at the top of the page, "DEATH DAY." A source with the Louder with Crowder show told The Post Millennial that they received the photographs of Hale's notebook from a "source near law enforcement." https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-demands-jury-says-nyag-has-no-case-heated-testimony Trump demands jury, says New York AG has 'no case' in heated testimony President Trump demanded a jury Monday after his unprecedented time on the stand, calling the civil trial against him and his businesses a "disgrace" and saying New York Attorney General Letitia James has "no case." Trump described his forced testimony as "election interference" while maintaining that his net worth is "far greater" than financial statements during testimony Monday. The President and 2024 Republican presidential front-runner took the stand Monday morning in the non-jury civil trial stemming from James’ lawsuit against him, his family and his businesses. James alleged Trump defrauded banks and inflated the value of his assets. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has repeatedly said his assets were actually undervalued. Trump has repeatedly said his financial statements had disclaimers, requesting that the numbers be evaluated by the banks. "I think this case is a disgrace," he said, adding that people are being "murdered" in New York as James is "watching this case." "It’s a disgrace. It is election interference because you want to keep me in court all day long," Trump said while on the stand after testifying for more than five hours. "And Judge … I want a jury." One of Trump's attorneys, at the end of the President's testimony, said that in "33 years," they have "never had a witness testify better." "An absolutely brilliant performance by President Trump. He's not backing down. He's told everyone the facts," the Trump attorney said. "Now that the American people know what's going on, maybe something will change." James, a Democrat, sued Trump, his children and the Trump Organization last year, alleging that he and his company misled banks and others about the value of his assets. James said the President’s children – Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric – and his associates and businesses committed "numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation" on their financial statements. James filed the lawsuit against Trump "under a consumer protection statute that denies the right to a jury," a Trump spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "There was never an option to choose a jury trial," the spokesperson said. "It is unfortunate that a jury won’t be able to hear how absurd the merits of this case are and conclude no wrongdoing ever happened." During Trump’s unprecedented testimony Monday, New York Judge Arthur Engoron tried to cut him off from providing lengthy answers to state lawyers’ questioning, and he even said, "I don’t want to hear everything he has to say." But Trump defended himself and his businesses while on the stand and blasted the investigation, lawsuit and non-jury trial. "We shouldn’t be having a case here because we have a disclaimer clause that every court holds up except this judge," Trump said, referring to the disclaimers on all of his financial statements and statements of financial condition. Trump went on to call James a "political hack," saying she used her investigation and lawsuit against him "to become governor, to become attorney general." The President was referring to James’ campaigns in which she vowed to "get Trump." Engoron, in September, ruled that Trump and the Trump Organization committed fraud while building his real estate empire by deceiving banks, insurers and others by overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth on paperwork used in making deals and securing financing. "He ruled against me without knowing anything about me," Trump said on the stand. "He called me a fraud, and he didn’t know anything about me." Trump went on to slam Engoron for undercutting the value of his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida — a property that Engoron valued at $18 million. Trump's testimony concluded Monday afternoon. His daughter, Ivanka Trump, who was dismissed as a defendant in the case this summer, is set to testify on Wednesday. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/11/04/michigan-football-staffer-fired-after-allegedly-trying-meet-13-year-old-girl/ Michigan Football Staffer Fired After Allegedly Trying to Meet 13-Year-Old Girl The University of Michigan has fired football staffer Alex Yood after he was accused of attempting to meet up with a 13-year-old girl, according to reports. Yood was apparently fired in September after the allegations appeared in an Instagram video that accused him of arranging to meet an underaged girl, 247 Sports reported on November 2. The firing was confirmed on November 3 in an email sent by the university and reported by the Daily Mail. In the video that spurred the firing, Yood appears to admit that he was planning to meet a girl he was speaking to online. Confronted at a liquor store holding a bottle of spirits, Yood is told that the girl he is planning to meet is only 13. He replies that he didn’t know her age but is told that some of the texts prove that he was aware she was only 13. You can find the video in the article in my show notes, and it’s about 10 minutes long. Men in the video also claim that Yood asked the “girl” if she was a virgin. The men follow Yood out to his car, and he drives away as they yell at him and call him a pedophile. It is unclear what role the men who confronted Yood have in the incident or how they became privy to the text messages Yood allegedly sent. However, the video was apparently made by an online vigilante named Boopac Shakur, a man known for exposing sexual predators. In a wholly separate incident, Shakur was shot and killed in Michigan during an argument at the end of September. The school apparently cut ties with Yood quickly afterward. “Alex Yood is no longer part of the athletic department,” a school official told the Mail. “An issue was brought to our attention, and we immediately moved to handle the matter with our HR department. ” “We are unable to comment further regarding this employment matter,” the email added. The situation with Yood only adds to the pressures on the University of Michigan football program as allegations of sign stealing continue reverberating, spurring calls for coach Jim Harbaugh to be fired.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Sales Nexus LLC: SalesNexus is the platform Fight Laugh Feast uses to manage all of our subscribers and email updates. If you’re using MailChimp, Hubspot or Salesforce for email marketing, CRM and sales, you probably know they’ve been canceling voices of freedom and truth. That’s why we switched to SalesNexus. SalesNexus is a complete business marketing and sales solution that won’t tell you what you should say or believe. For more information, visit salesnexus.com. That’s Salesnexus.com! https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-manifesto-of-trans-nashville-school-shooter-leaked?utm_campaign=64487 Manifesto of trans Nashville school shooter LEAKED, full of anti-white hate A leaked manifesto reveals the Nashville trans school shooter had a violent hatred of the “little crackers” with “white privilege” that were murdered. First obtained and released by the Louder with Crowder conservative Rumble show, the three-page handwritten document allegedly shows Audrey “Aiden” Hale meticulously planned her last moments and the mass school shooting at The Covenant School on March 27. Three young children and three school staff were killed before Hale, 28, was shot dead by responding police. The manifesto, written in a spiral notebook, has various creeds and thoughts scrawled down by pen. “DEATH DAY,” Hale wrote on one page with the drawing of a target reticle and a pistol, along with the date “3/27/23.” "The day has finally come!" Hale wrote. "I can't believe its [sic] here. Don't know how I was able to get this far, but here I am. I'm a little nervous but excited too. Been excited for the past 2 weeks." Hale continued: "There were several times I could have been caught especially back in the summer of 2021. None of that matters now. I am almost an hour & 7 minutes away." “Can’t believe I’m doing this, but I’m ready," Hale wrote. "I hope my victims aren’t.” Hale later prayed to God in the manifesto to help her in the mass shooting. "(God let my wrath take over my anxiety) It might be 10 minutes tops. It might be 3-7. It's gonna go quick," Hale wrote. "I hope I have a high death count." Hale then wrote, "Ready to Die nana" and signed it "Aiden," Hale's trans name. On another page, Hale wrote a detailed day schedule, with a post-it calmly asking, "Lunch may be [sic] around 11 am–1 pm?" Hale's day began at 6:30 a.m., and ran through getting dressed, breakfast and what to do with the "stuffed animals & possessions." At 9:30, Hale was to "pack up special belongings in backpack(s)." By 10:20, Hale was to "gear up & set up guns in trunk (assembly) & get out vest (w/mags inside)." Hale was armed with a handgun, a rifle and a pistol modded to handle like a rifle. Hale also wrote about making a "final video tape" on the schedule, though this has not been released by police or confirmed to even exist. Hale detailed a plan to leave for the Covenant School by 11:35. The last entries to Hale's schedule were for 12:35, where she would "open fire," and then it was "time 2 die [sic]." Hale was shot dead by police at around 10:27. In one of the pages headlined, "Kill those kids!!!,” Hale calls the students “crackers” and expresses hatred for their “white privilege.” Hale also wrote a bunch of more obscenities about the kids that I won’t mention… but you get the idea. Authorities have been criticized for months for not releasing Hale's manifesto. A source with the Louder with Crowder show told The Post Millennial that they received the photographs of Hale's notebook from a "source near law enforcement." Hales mass shooting earlier this year preceded a planned "Trans Day of Vengeance" event in the U.S. capital that was ultimately canceled. And in the immediate hours after the shooting, trans activists occupied several state capitol buildings to protest pending legislation restricting the transitioning of children. At the capitol in Nashville, trans activists held a moment of silence for the victims of the mass shooting. They held up seven fingers to include Hale as among the victims. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, a Democrat, says his office is immediately investigating the unauthorized release of some of the images from the Nashville trans shooter’s manifesto. Authorities have tried to prevent the release of Hale’s writings before today’s leak. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-nashville-mayor-launches-investigation-into-leak-of-trans-nashville-shooters-manifesto?utm_campaign=64487 Nashville mayor launches investigation into leak of trans Nashville shooter's manifesto Following the leak of the transgender Nashville shooter’s alleged manifesto on Monday morning, Mayor Freddie O’Connell said that the city has launched an investigation into how the images of the writings were released. "I have directed Wally Dietz, Metro’s Law Director, to initiate an investigation into how these images could have been released. That investigation may involve local, state, and federal authorities. I am deeply concerned with the safety, security, and well-being of the Covenant families and all Nashvillians who are grieving," O’Connell said in a statement, according to WSMV. "This incident naturally invokes additional emotional trauma, and families or individuals who need support should reach out to professionals at National Alliance on Mental Illness (615-891-4724), MNPD support counselors (615-862-7773) or MNPS Family Information Center (615-259-INFO)." On Monday morning, Steven Crowder released three handwritten pages of what he said were Audrey Hale’s manifesto. These highlighted an anti-white sentiment held by the shooter that killed three young students and three staff members of the Covenant School on March 27, 2023. The pages apparently show Hale planning the day of the shooting down to the minute, including in all capital letters at the top of the page, "DEATH DAY." A source with the Louder with Crowder show told The Post Millennial that they received the photographs of Hale's notebook from a "source near law enforcement." https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-demands-jury-says-nyag-has-no-case-heated-testimony Trump demands jury, says New York AG has 'no case' in heated testimony President Trump demanded a jury Monday after his unprecedented time on the stand, calling the civil trial against him and his businesses a "disgrace" and saying New York Attorney General Letitia James has "no case." Trump described his forced testimony as "election interference" while maintaining that his net worth is "far greater" than financial statements during testimony Monday. The President and 2024 Republican presidential front-runner took the stand Monday morning in the non-jury civil trial stemming from James’ lawsuit against him, his family and his businesses. James alleged Trump defrauded banks and inflated the value of his assets. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has repeatedly said his assets were actually undervalued. Trump has repeatedly said his financial statements had disclaimers, requesting that the numbers be evaluated by the banks. "I think this case is a disgrace," he said, adding that people are being "murdered" in New York as James is "watching this case." "It’s a disgrace. It is election interference because you want to keep me in court all day long," Trump said while on the stand after testifying for more than five hours. "And Judge … I want a jury." One of Trump's attorneys, at the end of the President's testimony, said that in "33 years," they have "never had a witness testify better." "An absolutely brilliant performance by President Trump. He's not backing down. He's told everyone the facts," the Trump attorney said. "Now that the American people know what's going on, maybe something will change." James, a Democrat, sued Trump, his children and the Trump Organization last year, alleging that he and his company misled banks and others about the value of his assets. James said the President’s children – Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric – and his associates and businesses committed "numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation" on their financial statements. James filed the lawsuit against Trump "under a consumer protection statute that denies the right to a jury," a Trump spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "There was never an option to choose a jury trial," the spokesperson said. "It is unfortunate that a jury won’t be able to hear how absurd the merits of this case are and conclude no wrongdoing ever happened." During Trump’s unprecedented testimony Monday, New York Judge Arthur Engoron tried to cut him off from providing lengthy answers to state lawyers’ questioning, and he even said, "I don’t want to hear everything he has to say." But Trump defended himself and his businesses while on the stand and blasted the investigation, lawsuit and non-jury trial. "We shouldn’t be having a case here because we have a disclaimer clause that every court holds up except this judge," Trump said, referring to the disclaimers on all of his financial statements and statements of financial condition. Trump went on to call James a "political hack," saying she used her investigation and lawsuit against him "to become governor, to become attorney general." The President was referring to James’ campaigns in which she vowed to "get Trump." Engoron, in September, ruled that Trump and the Trump Organization committed fraud while building his real estate empire by deceiving banks, insurers and others by overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth on paperwork used in making deals and securing financing. "He ruled against me without knowing anything about me," Trump said on the stand. "He called me a fraud, and he didn’t know anything about me." Trump went on to slam Engoron for undercutting the value of his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida — a property that Engoron valued at $18 million. Trump's testimony concluded Monday afternoon. His daughter, Ivanka Trump, who was dismissed as a defendant in the case this summer, is set to testify on Wednesday. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/11/04/michigan-football-staffer-fired-after-allegedly-trying-meet-13-year-old-girl/ Michigan Football Staffer Fired After Allegedly Trying to Meet 13-Year-Old Girl The University of Michigan has fired football staffer Alex Yood after he was accused of attempting to meet up with a 13-year-old girl, according to reports. Yood was apparently fired in September after the allegations appeared in an Instagram video that accused him of arranging to meet an underaged girl, 247 Sports reported on November 2. The firing was confirmed on November 3 in an email sent by the university and reported by the Daily Mail. In the video that spurred the firing, Yood appears to admit that he was planning to meet a girl he was speaking to online. Confronted at a liquor store holding a bottle of spirits, Yood is told that the girl he is planning to meet is only 13. He replies that he didn’t know her age but is told that some of the texts prove that he was aware she was only 13. You can find the video in the article in my show notes, and it’s about 10 minutes long. Men in the video also claim that Yood asked the “girl” if she was a virgin. The men follow Yood out to his car, and he drives away as they yell at him and call him a pedophile. It is unclear what role the men who confronted Yood have in the incident or how they became privy to the text messages Yood allegedly sent. However, the video was apparently made by an online vigilante named Boopac Shakur, a man known for exposing sexual predators. In a wholly separate incident, Shakur was shot and killed in Michigan during an argument at the end of September. The school apparently cut ties with Yood quickly afterward. “Alex Yood is no longer part of the athletic department,” a school official told the Mail. “An issue was brought to our attention, and we immediately moved to handle the matter with our HR department. ” “We are unable to comment further regarding this employment matter,” the email added. The situation with Yood only adds to the pressures on the University of Michigan football program as allegations of sign stealing continue reverberating, spurring calls for coach Jim Harbaugh to be fired.

American-Israeli rapper and songwriter Nassim Black comes on to the program to talk about what he is experiencing in Israel, as tensions boil in the war against Hamas; A mother in D.C. turns her 12-year-old "carjacker" son in to cops after his 13-year-old accomplice was shot dead by an off-duty cop; The House approves GOP's $14.3 billion Israel aid package; Trump's attorney Alina Habba rips New York attorney general Letitia James after Eric and Donald Jr. took the stand at the civil fraud trial; FDA proposes ban on potentially harmful ingredient found in some sodas. The Officer Tatum Show is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and SalemPodcastNetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in legal history, we have another dark period in United States Supreme Court history–on November 3, 1884, the Supreme Court ruled in Elk v. Wilkins that John Elk, a Winnebago man, was not a citizen entitled to protection of the 14th and 15th Amendments of the US constitution.Today we delve into a disheartening chapter of the United States Supreme Court annals with the case of Elk v. Wilkins, 112 U.S. 94, decided on November 3, 1884. The case centered around John Elk, a member of the Winnebago Tribe, who argued that his residence in Omaha, Nebraska accorded him citizenship under the recently adopted Fourteenth Amendment. The crux of the argument lay in the interpretation of the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” within the amendment, which Elk contended included Native Americans residing off reservations.The Supreme Court, however, held in a 7-2 decision that Elk was not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States at birth merely by virtue of his domicile within the United States. The majority opinion, penned by Justice Gray, drew a sharp distinction between allegiance by birth within the territorial dominion and mere residence. It underscored the prevailing notion of the era that tribal nations held a distinct status, which placed them outside the immediate jurisdiction of the U.S., hence their members were exempt from the automatic citizenship provision of the Fourteenth Amendment.The dissenting opinions, though obviously in the minority, recognized the grave injustice and marginalization inflicted upon Native Americans. Justice John Marshall Harlan, nicknamed “The Great Dissenter” owing to his penchant for getting the argument right in his dissents, authored a contrary opinion. The dissenters argued for a broader interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment, contending that its framers intended to extend citizenship to all persons born within the territorial limits of the United States. The case underscored the Supreme Court's complicity in perpetuating the marginalization of Native Americans during that epoch.The implications of Elk v. Wilkins were profound and far-reaching, fostering a climate of legal exclusivity and racial discrimination. It wasn't until over half a century later, with the enactment of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, that all Native Americans were granted U.S. citizenship. This case remains a bleak reminder of the judicial hurdles marginalized groups have faced in their fight for equality and recognition under the law. Through its narrow interpretation of citizenship, the Court in Elk v. Wilkins reflected and reinforced the prejudiced attitudes of its time, contributing to a legacy of disenfranchisement that took many decades to begin to undo.After a month-long trial, Sam Bankman-Fried, associated with the FTX exchange, was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, following a fast deliberation by the Manhattan jury. This verdict came as a victory for Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams, marking a significant prosecution in the crypto sphere. Bankman-Fried, once at the helm of a $32 billion valued FTX, now faces a potential maximum of 20 years in prison for each serious charge, with sentencing scheduled for March. The prosecution accused him of orchestrating a large-scale fraud, diverting FTX customer funds to an affiliated hedge fund, Alameda Research, for risky investments and personal expenditures, eventually leading to the bankruptcy of both entities.This case underscored vulnerabilities within the crypto sector, stirring diverse industry reactions. Some saw it as a step towards a more regulated future, while others saw it as a testament to the sector's inherent flaws attracting criminal activities. Unlike other high-profile fraud cases, the verdict here was reached swiftly, contrasting notably with the eight-day deliberations in the fraud cases of Elizabeth Holmes and Bernie Ebbers. The trial revealed a complex narrative with testimonies from Bankman-Fried's close associates, all implicating him in the fraud, showcasing the human drama entwined with the legal proceedings.Bankman-Fried's defense portrayed him as a dedicated individual caught in a deteriorating situation, while Ari Redbord highlighted the case's significance due to the size of the fraud and Bankman-Fried's fall from grace. The conviction paints a grim picture for Bankman-Fried, whose legal team is considering an appeal, reflecting an ongoing saga of legal battles within the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency markets.SBF Faces Decades in Prison After Swift Guilty Verdict (4)In a preliminary verdict, a California State Bar Court judge found John Eastman, an attorney for former President Trump, culpable on 11 counts of moral and legal violations, concerning his alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This followed 32 days of testimony, with Judge Yvette Roland indicating that the case would proceed to rebuttal and aggravation phases. Eastman, earlier on, invoked his First Amendment rights, claiming his statements were made as a private citizen, not as counsel to Trump, especially concerning remarks made before the Jan. 6 Capitol raid.Eastman, a former law professor, upheld his stance that illegalities in ballot counting and local election authorities' actions without legislative authorization invalidated the election. He also testified that Vice President Mike Pence had the authority to delay electoral ballot counting to allow states to resolve disputes, a claim refuted by Pence's and White House legal counsel. The trial, aiming potentially to revoke Eastman's license, is set to continue with closing arguments and testimonies from election officials.Stanford University political science professor Justin Grimmer criticized Eastman's analysis methodology, particularly regarding signature rejection rates on absentee ballots in Georgia, labeling the assumptions and errors in Eastman's court filings as “ridiculous.” Grimmer, through his testimony, highlighted that 90% of the lower rejection rates were due to early ballot returns and changes in absentee ballot envelope design, discrediting Eastman's claims. His stance was supported by a National Academy of Sciences article he co-authored, debunking statistical claims challenging the 2020 election outcome.The upcoming aggravation phase will see election professionals providing evidence against Eastman, emphasizing the harm caused by false claims of election fraud, including harassment of election officials and undermined public trust. Eastman will have an opportunity to rebut evidence before the post-trial briefing deadline on Nov. 22. Judge Roland will then have 90 days to issue a decision, subject to appeal, with the California Supreme Court making the final judgment on disciplinary actions against Eastman.Eastman Preliminarily Found Culpable in California Bar Trial (1)Nascar, along with Rev Racing, a team it supports for developing female and minority drivers, has been accused of exhibiting bias against white men amid its diversity initiatives, according to claims by America First Legal, a conservative legal group led by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller. Miller, you will remember, is the gent that went after Kellogg's, accusing them of making Pop-Tarts gay. His group has approached the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate the alleged "illegal discrimination against White, male Americans" by Nascar and Rev Racing. Over the recent year, America First Legal has leveled accusations against numerous companies, like Morgan Stanley, Major League Baseball, McDonald's, and Starbucks, asserting that their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are discriminatory.The EEOC has not yet publicly responded to these requests from America First Legal, which if pursued, could potentially place the agency in a challenging position of scrutinizing corporate measures intended to diminish workplace discrimination. The conservative group argues that the DEI initiatives by Nascar and Rev Racing, which include a "diversity driver development program," "diversity pit crew development program," and a "NASCAR diversity internship program," infringe on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits discrimination based on race and sex.These programs initially stated they were designed for women and ethnic minorities but were amended on September 1 to express a focus on applicants from "diverse backgrounds and experiences," as per the information in the letter from America First Legal to the EEOC. Despite this change in phrasing, the group contends that Nascar and Rev Racing persist in executing unlawful hiring practices under the guise of a "diverse backgrounds and experiences" rebranding. As of now, a spokesperson for Nascar has not provided a comment regarding these allegations.Nascar Accused of Bias Against White Men in Diversity EffortsEric Trump is anticipated to undergo further questioning in a New York fraud trial concerning the Trump Organization's alleged inflation of asset values to obtain favorable terms from lenders and insurers. Despite his claims of being unaware of the financial estimates of various assets under scrutiny, evidence presented in court suggests Eric Trump was part of the decision-making process regarding asset valuations. Judge Arthur Engoron has already established that fraudulent inflation occurred, with the trial now focusing on determining the penalties. New York Attorney General Letitia James is advocating for substantial penalties, including up to $250 million in fines and a prohibition on the Trumps owning companies in New York.Eric Trump has denounced the allegations, accusing James and Engoron of political bias, which has resulted in a $15,000 fine for violating a limited gag order. The trial, expected to run through December, is part of multiple legal challenges faced by the Trump family, amidst Donald Trump's efforts to secure the Republican presidential nomination for the upcoming election, despite facing 91 felony charges across four separate criminal cases. The trial has also featured testimonies from other key figures, including Michael Cohen and Donald Jr., both shedding light on the inner workings of the Trump Organization's asset valuation processes during Donald Trump's presidency.Eric Trump to face more tough questions in NY court about fraud | ReutersOn November 2, attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor and personal lawyer to former President Donald Trump, appealed to the Washington, D.C., Board of Professional Responsibility to dismiss a recommendation aimed at disbarment concerning his involvement in a lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. Giuliani's lawyers argued his role was minor in the suit which sought to nullify numerous votes in Pennsylvania. John Leventhal, Giuliani's attorney, mentioned the lawsuit was inherently flawed, and Giuliani had little scope to enhance it upon his involvement.In July, a committee proposed Giuliani's disbarment, citing violations of two legal ethics rules associated with the "frivolous" lawsuit. It highlighted Giuliani's unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voter fraud. Hamilton "Phil" Fox, leading the D.C. disciplinary office, stressed that a lesser sanction than disbarment would be "virtually meaningless," criticizing Giuliani for showing no remorse.In the hearing, board members queried if the lack of sanctions by federal judges, who had dismissed Giuliani's lawsuit earlier, should be considered. Fox responded that the professional rules in discussion do not necessitate a prior judicial misconduct finding. Barry Kamins, another lawyer for Giuliani, found it concerning that the committee seemed to overlook Giuliani's past achievements, although board chair Bernadette Sargeant questioned if these accomplishments enabled him to pursue a frivolous lawsuit.The nine-member board plans to deliver its opinion later, with the D.C. Court of Appeals having the ultimate authority on disciplinary decisions regarding D.C.-licensed lawyers. This development is part of Giuliani's broader legal challenges, as he alongside Trump and other attorneys, faces criminal charges in Georgia's Fulton County for purportedly assisting in efforts to overturn the election results, charges to which Giuliani has pleaded not guilty.Giuliani urges ethics board to reject D.C. disbarment bid over election case | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Eric Trump, one of two sons entrusted to run Donald Trump's real estate empire, today swore he was never involved with or aware of financial statements that New York state lawyers say fraudulently puffed up the ex-president's wealth and the worth of the family business. But when a state lawyer pulled up decade-old emails in which a fellow Trump Organisation executive asked him for information needed to complete one of his dad's financial statements, the irritated son strove to clarify. “We're a major organisation — yes, I'm fairly sure I understand that we have financial statements. Absolutely,” Eric Trump said. But, he insisted: “I had no involvement and never worked on my father's statement of financial condition.” Later, when told another Trump Organisation figure gave evidence about him being on a video call about his father's financial statement as recently as 2021, Eric Trump said he could not remember. “I'm on a thousand calls a day,” he said. Eric Trump followed brother Donald Trump Jr in giving evidence at the family's New York civil fraud trial, a prelude to their father's scheduled evidence on Tuesday. Both sons are Trump Organisation executive vice presidents. As court adjourned, with Eric Trump watching from the witness stand, the judge laid into the defence for dragging his law clerk into their complaints about his handling of the trial. The clerk was the target of a false and disparaging Trump social media post early in the trial, leading Engoron to impose a gag order barring parties in the case from smearing court staff. Engoron, raising his voice at times, raised the possibility of expanding the gag order but took no action. The judge said he suspected “a bit of misogyny” toward the clerk, who sits alongside him. Trump's lawyers denied the allegation. Trump lawyer Christopher Kise sparked Engoron's fury by calling out the clerk for passing notes to the judge. He said: “I feel like I'm fighting two adversaries” and said the defence team perceived there was “co-judging taking place.” New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump, his company and top executives including Eric and Donald Jr, accusing them of inflating the ex-president's net worth on annual financial statements that were given to banks, insurers and others to secure loans and make deals. The former president and other defendants deny wrongdoing. Donald Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, reiterated on his Truth Social platform that he sees the trial as “RIGGED,” a “Miscarriage of Justice,” and “Election Interference.” James and the judge who will decide the case, Arthur Engoron, are Democrats. “The Trump Organisation is Financially Strong, Powerful, Very Liquid, AND HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG,” Trump wrote. Eric Trump, as he started his evidence, said he “never had anything to do with the statement of financial condition,” didn't believe he'd ever seen one and “didn't know anything about it, really, until this case came into fruition.” “It's not what I did for the company,” said the son, who has insisted his interests lie mainly in “pouring concrete” — constructing and operating properties. He said that while he knew the company had financial documents, he “was not personally aware of the statement of financial condition”. State lawyer Andrew Amer then showed him 2013 emails from then-Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney. He explained to Eric Trump, then in a different role at the company, that he was “working on your father's statement of financial condition” and needed information on one of the company's properties. Eric Trump, second from left, appears at the fraud trial for his father, former President Donald Trump, at New York Supreme Court. In another email that year, McConney said he was “working on the notes to Trump's annual financial statement” and asked Eric and others for an update on any major construction work that had recently been started. “Yes, I know Jeff McConney does financial statements for my father,” Eric Trump said, shifting back in his chair. Soon after, he sprang into his answer about the company being a “massive real estate organisation”, his voice rising as he spoke. After pointing out emails and documents that indicated Eric Trump had answered McConney's requests, Amer asked the witness to concede that he was, in fact, “very familiar” with the financial statements. “I just don't think it would have registered,” Eric Trump said, portraying the messages as answering an accounting colleague's request for a property description. “I don't really care where it's being used. I care about providing them information from the department that I'm running.” Donald Trump Jr. earlier gave evidence that, despite James' allegations, he still believed his father's financial statements were “materially accurate.” His father has said that, if anything, the numbers listed on the documents low-balled his wealth. Echoing evidence from the previous day, Trump Jr insisted he dealt with the financial statements only in passing — signing off on them as a trustee for his father's trust and providing them to lenders to comply with loan requirements. He reiterated that he did so while relying on assurances from company finance executives and an outside accounting firm that the information was accurate. “If they assured me in their expert opinion that these things were fine, I would've been fine with that and signed off accordingly,” he said. Answering questions for a second day, Trump Jr also revealed that gaming giant Bally's recently paid their company $60 million to buy the right to operate a public golf course in New York City. The terms of the lease transfer for the former Trump Golf Links Ferry Point in the Bronx hadn't previously been disclosed. Outside the courthouse, Trump Jr told reporters he thought his evidence went “really well, if we were actually dealing with logic and reason, the way business is conducted.” “Unfortunately, the attorney general has brought forth a case that is purely a political persecution,” he said. “I think it's a truly scary precedent for New York for me, for example, before even having a day in court, I'm apparently guilty of fraud for relying on my accountants to do, wait for it: accounting.” - by Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Sisak, APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two older sons of former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in a New York courtroom testifying in the civil fraud case against them and their father.The trial accuses the two brothers, as well as their father, of knowingly committing fraud by submitting statements of financial condition that inflated the value of their properties and other assets. During testimony, Eric and Donald Jr. repeatedly distanced themselves from The Trump Organization's fraudulent financial statements and declarations to banks. NPR's Andrea Bernstein and Ximena Bustillo report on the trial and what's at stake for The Trump Organization.Email us at considerthis@npr.org

On this day in legal history, November 2nd 1795, President James Knox Polk was born–but he wasn't born president, he was elected later in life.James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), was a significant figure in American history known for his expansionist policies and borderline despotic leadership during a period of territorial growth. Before becoming President, Polk served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Governor of Tennessee. His presidency was marked by a strong stance on manifest destiny, which posited that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent.One of the most consequential actions during Polk's presidency was the initiation and prosecution of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). This conflict arose from the annexation of Texas and disputes over the western boundary of the United States. Polk believed that acquiring the territories of California and New Mexico from Mexico was crucial for the nation's growth.The war began in 1846 after Mexican troops attacked American forces near the Rio Grande, a region both countries claimed. Polk swiftly sought a declaration of war from Congress, stating that Mexico had "shed American blood on American soil." The war was controversial and had both staunch supporters and vehement opponents.One notable opponent was Congressman Abraham Lincoln, who was a member of the Whig Party and represented Illinois. In 1847, Lincoln introduced a resolution in Congress known as the "Spot Resolutions," which challenged President Polk to provide the exact spot where American blood was spilled, as Polk had claimed in justifying the war. Lincoln's intent was to press Polk on the justification for the war, questioning the integrity of the claim that the conflict was initiated by Mexico on U.S. soil.The war ended in 1848 with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which significantly expanded U.S. territory. Under the treaty, Mexico ceded vast territories to the United States including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Oklahoma in exchange for $15 million.Polk's presidency, while relatively short, had a lasting impact on the nation's territorial boundaries and set the stage for future U.S. expansion. However, the manner in which he pursued territorial acquisition, especially the war with Mexico, left a legacy of controversy that resonated in American politics for many years, particularly as it related to the broader issue of slavery's expansion into new territories.Generally speaking folks that had serious disagreements with Abraham Lincoln have not borne up well under the weight of their positions in the fullness of history. Donald Trump Jr., in a trial concerning fraudulent financial documents at the Trump Organization, testified having minimal involvement in preparing these documents. During his 1.5-hour testimony, he mentioned providing cash-flow figures to accountants while overseeing the company with his brother Eric during their father's presidency (2017-2021). However, he denied direct involvement in preparing the statements of financial condition of properties, which prosecutors claim were fraudulently inflated to secure favorable terms from lenders and insurers. Donald Jr., along with his father and brother Eric, are co-defendants in this case.The trial, presided over by Judge Arthur Engoron, has already seen a ruling that Trump and his company fraudulently inflated asset values, with the lawsuit seeking at least $250 million in fines and bans against Trump and his sons from running businesses in New York. This case is a part of the legal hurdles faced by Trump amidst his campaign for the 2024 Presidential Election. Trump has refuted the allegations, accusing Attorney General Letitia James and Judge Engoron of political bias, despite facing a limited gag order.The trial continues with expected testimonies from Eric and Ivanka Trump, and a scheduled testimony from Donald Trump on the following Monday. This case adds to the legal pressure on Trump, who also faces four separate criminal prosecutions related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Amidst the ongoing legal battles, Trump had a court appearance with his former attorney Michael Cohen, who testified against Trump regarding the inflation of asset values.Donald Trump Jr. says he played minor role in company finances | ReutersA federal judicial panel has decided not to revisit its prior decision of clearing two Republican-appointed judges, Chief U.S. Circuit Judge William Pryor and U.S. District Judge Corey Maze, of misconduct regarding the hiring of a law clerk, Crystal Clanton, who was reported to have engaged in racist behavior during her time at a conservative nonprofit. Despite a directive from the national judicial misconduct panel in July 2022 to conduct a new investigation, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Judicial Council upheld its January 2022 decision on the matter. The national panel had criticized the 2nd Circuit for not establishing a special committee to investigate the allegations before clearing the judges.The request for a new investigation was propelled by Democrats on the U.S. House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee, arguing for a need to assure the public of a lack of racial bias in the judges' chambers. However, the 2nd Circuit, in a two-page order, supported the arguments of Pryor and Maze that the national committee overstepped its authority as the 2nd Circuit's dismissal order was deemed final under the relevant statute. They argued that a 2008 rule enabling the national conduct committee to order the circuit council to act conflicted with the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980.The case came into the spotlight due to Clanton's alleged racist conduct while serving as the national field director of the conservative student group, Turning Point USA, which was highlighted in a 2017 New Yorker story. Following her resignation from Turning Point, Clanton was hired by Ginni Thomas, spouse of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and later pursued a law degree at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School. Upon graduation, she was set to clerk for Maze before starting a clerkship under Pryor in 2023, sparking controversy and complaints from House Democrats in 2021.US judges defeat misconduct case over hiring of clerk accused of racism | ReutersDunkin', the doughnut chain, has settled a trademark lawsuit against an e-cigarette maker, Singh Handicraft Corp, who allegedly misused Dunkin's branding for its "Vapin' Donuts" products. The settlement was reported in a filing in New York federal court, where Dunkin' and Singh Handicraft Corp informed the court of their resolution in principle, with Singh agreeing to a permanent injunction to stop the infringement. The lawsuit, filed in September, claimed that Singh's disposable vaporizers used for flavored nicotine bore a strong resemblance to Dunkin's branding. The "Vapin' Donuts" vaporizers were particularly shaped like iced coffee cups and glazed doughnuts, featuring logos with a similar color scheme and font as Dunkin'.The lawsuit also pointed out that Singh offered the vaporizers in flavors identical to Dunkin's drinks, like White Mocha and Iced Cappuccino, which Dunkin' argued could mislead consumers into associating the products with their brand. Some buyers even mentioned purchasing the vaporizers due to their affection for Dunkin'. While the details of the settlement weren't immediately available, this case highlights a scenario of alleged trademark infringement between industries.Dunkin' settles 'Vapin' Donuts' lawsuit against e-cigarette maker | ReutersThis last story includes a reference to a death in an automobile crash, if that isn't something you can hear today we get it and we'll see you back here tomorrow!Tesla secured a major legal victory in the first U.S. trial over allegations that its Autopilot feature led to a fatal crash. This marks Tesla's second significant win this year in court where juries found no defect in its software. The recent case was held in Riverside County Superior Court, concerning a 2019 crash where a Model 3, allegedly on Autopilot, veered off a highway, hit a palm tree and caught fire, resulting in the death of owner Micah Lee and serious injuries to his passengers. The plaintiffs sought $400 million plus punitive damages.Tesla refuted the liability, attributing the crash to the driver's alcohol consumption before the incident and arguing the ambiguity surrounding whether Autopilot was engaged during the crash. The jury, after four days of deliberation, reached a 9-3 verdict, ruling that there was no manufacturing defect in the vehicle. Tesla reiterated that its vehicles are well-designed and contribute to road safety, while the plaintiff's attorney acknowledged the verdict but noted that Tesla was heavily scrutinized during the trial.Legal commentators highlighted that the verdicts in this and an earlier case underscore a judicial focus on human responsibility despite the vehicle's Autopilot features. However, Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems continue to face regulatory, legal scrutiny, and ongoing federal investigations. Despite these challenges, this win in a high-stake trial portrays a favorable judicial stance towards Tesla, at least in terms of manufacturing quality, which may influence the outcomes of future lawsuits involving autonomous driving technology.Tesla wins first US Autopilot trial involving fatal crash | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Donald Trump, Jr. Testified in court Wednesday and is expected to continue today. Back in 2017 when Citizen Donald Trump became President, he handed day-to-day management of his real estate empire to his sons, Donald Jr. and Eric.  It’s part of the Trump family fight to keep their business intact, the brothers are set to testify in the New York civil fraud case that threatens their Trump Organization’s future. Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump are also scheduled to testify. Dray Clark with Newsnation joins the show to share the latest. 

HOUR 1Tom & Tom talk about Halloween last night and kid traffic and candy "Former Israeli ambassador Mark Regev joined 'FOX & Friends to discuss the latest on the Israel-Hamas war as Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza." / (FOX News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCdl5_RxZrYA 'Mornings with Maria' panel reacts to FBI Director Christopher Wray being pressed by lawmakers on homeland security and warns of a terror threat on U.S. soil. / (FOX News)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVtEyXVvBIA"The number of homeschooled children during the last academic year was 51% higher than in 2017–2018 in states with available info, according to government data crunched by the Washington Post. / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/10/31/homeschooling-is-booming?Dalton in Mat-Su praises home-schooling At the same time, public school enrollment dropped by 4%. Donald Trump's children Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka are expected to testify under oath in the former president's civil fraud trial. NBC's Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY. (NBC News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLa5GKeMq8QHOUR 2Bill Gamble, Mat-Su Borough Assembly candidate for District 5,  joins Tom to discuss his candidacy / https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/11/01/spenard-residents-voice-concerns-about-fence-along-minnesota-drive/"An Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities project meant to improve pedestrian safety now has concerned some members of the Spenard Community Council." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/11/01/spenard-residents-voice-concerns-about-fence-along-minnesota-drive/"The city on Tuesday opened its 150-bed emergency winter homeless shelter in Midtown and proceeded with its plans to clear three homeless camps, beginning with two in Northeast Anchorage." / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/10/31/anchorage-tears-down-homeless-camps-as-150-bed-winter-shelter-opens/Tom & Tom discuss non-profit and faith-based services for needy residents 

On this day in legal history, November 1, 1943, the federal Office of Price Administration implemented rent control in New York City.This day in legal history marks a crucial transition in the regulatory landscape of New York City's housing market. In 1943, amidst the economic upheavals of World War II, the Federal Office of Price Administration took a decisive step to mitigate the inflationary pressures of a wartime economy by issuing regulations that froze rents in New York City at the levels of March 1, 1943. This action, borne out of the Emergency Price Control Act (EPCA) signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942, sought to create a balance in a market where resources were overwhelmingly directed towards the war effort, including housing which was now a scarce yet essential commodity.The federal initiative on rent control was a precursor to a more localized approach that would follow in the ensuing years. As the war concluded and the Emergency Price Control Act was allowed to expire on June 30, 1947, it paved the way for the Federal Housing and Rent Act of 1947, which commenced on July 1 of the same year. This new legislation maintained controls on pre-1947 buildings while exempting new constructions post February 1, 1947, a demarcation that still plays a significant role in determining the control status of housing accommodations in both New York State and City.As the federal reins loosened, the State of New York foresaw the need to institute its own set of rent regulations to address the ongoing housing shortage. This foresight led to the establishment of the Temporary State Housing Rent Commission in 1950, tasked with the responsibility of regulating rental housing. The transition from federal to state control was marked by a legislative effort to freeze rents at the level effective on March 1, 1950, giving the commission ample time to devise a comprehensive rent control plan for New York. The legislation of 1951, which closely mirrored the federal regulatory framework, signified the State's commitment to preserving a semblance of stability and fairness in the rental housing market amidst the changing economic tides.The enactment and evolution of rent control laws were not merely a response to economic conditions but an exemplification of governance adapting to the exigencies of the times. Approximately 2,500,000 rental units came under state control, with about 85% of these units located in New York City, underlining the magnitude of the initiative. The establishment of local rent offices across the State further institutionalized the mechanism of rent regulation, ensuring that the delicate balance between the interests of owners and tenants was judiciously maintained. The saga of rent control from federal to state jurisdiction illuminates the intricacies of legal and economic interplay in shaping the lived experiences of New Yorkers.The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine the legality of a trademark application for the phrase "Trump Too Small" made by California attorney Steve Elster, amidst objections from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This case emerges as a notable dispute exploring the boundaries between trademarks and constitutional free-speech rights. The trademark, intended for use on T-shirts, is seen by Elster as a means to critique former President Donald Trump's governing style, with its roots in a 2016 debate exchange concerning Trump's hand size. The Patent and Trademark Office initially denied the application, referencing a 1946 law that restricts the use of an individual's name in a trademark without consent. However, a federal appeals court later supported Elster, positing that constitutional free-speech protections outweighed the cited privacy and publicity rights of public figures in this scenario.Now, as the matter escalates to the Supreme Court, the justices are to consider the appeals court's reversal and the larger interplay of free-speech rights within trademark law. The Court's decision, anticipated by June's end, follows its recent trend of overturning trademark laws on free-speech grounds, as seen in cases concerning the rock band The Slants and artist Erik Brunetti. The Biden administration argues that the current law differs as it aims to prevent exploitation of names for commercial gain, rather than restricting viewpoint-based speech. They note that while the law doesn't bar Elster from using the phrase, it considers the trademark as a "condition on a government benefit, not a restriction on speech." On the flip side, Elster contends that such a law could be misused by public figures to suppress criticism, pointing out inconsistencies in trademark approvals for political phrases. The outcome of this case could potentially redefine the intersection of trademark law and free speech, particularly as it pertains to public figures and political discourse.US Supreme Court to determine legality of 'Trump Too Small' trademark | ReutersThe fraud trial concerning Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, is nearing its conclusion as closing arguments are scheduled to be presented. This follows a year after FTX's bankruptcy which led to a significant financial market shock and wiped out Bankman-Fried's estimated $26 billion fortune. U.S. prosecutors have charged him with committing a monumental financial fraud, allegedly stealing $8 billion from customers, marking one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to the charges and even took to the stand in his own defense, facing rigorous cross-examination from prosecutors.Over the course of the trial, which included 15 days of testimony, key accusations came from three of Bankman-Fried's former close associates who, after pleading guilty, testified against him. They claimed he directed them to carry out financial crimes, including misappropriating FTX customer deposits and misleading lenders and investors regarding the financial health of FTX and his other venture, Alameda Research. Prosecutors argue that the misappropriated funds were used to settle debts, make speculative investments, and contribute to U.S. political campaigns. They also accuse Bankman-Fried of false advertising to attract customers to FTX, by misrepresenting the safety of their funds and the financial health of the exchange.In his defense, Bankman-Fried portrayed himself as a busy CEO who delegated operational details to subordinates, admitting to mistakes but denying any fraudulent intent or theft. However, the prosecution sought to challenge this narrative by highlighting discrepancies in his statements regarding the safety of customer funds and the independence of Alameda from FTX. The trial, reflecting high stakes for Bankman-Fried who could face a long prison term if convicted, underscores the ongoing scrutiny and regulatory challenges surrounding the cryptocurrency sector. The case now awaits the closing arguments, and the jury's deliberation is expected to commence thereafter, marking a significant moment in cryptocurrency legal jurisprudence.Sam Bankman-Fried's trial on FTX fraud charges heads to closing arguments | ReutersDonald Trump Jr. is slated to testify in a civil fraud trial in New York against his father, former President Donald Trump, accused of inflating asset values to deceive lenders and insurers. Being an executive vice president at the Trump Organization, Donald Jr. is a co-defendant in the case and will be the first among Trump's adult children to testify, followed by Eric and Ivanka Trump. The testimony comes amidst Donald Trump's ongoing campaign for the 2024 presidential election, where he appears to be leading among Republican candidates.The lawsuit, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump, along with his two adult sons and certain family businesses, inflated their assets by billions to secure favorable loan terms. While Trump denies the allegations, claiming political bias on part of James and the presiding judge, he has also faced fines for violating a limited gag order related to the case.Furthermore, Trump has encountered other legal hurdles, including four separate criminal prosecutions concerning attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The civil fraud trial also featured testimony from Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, who claimed Trump directed him to inflate asset values.The case extends beyond mere allegations, as prior to the trial, a ruling found Trump had fraudulently inflated his net worth, leading to an order for the dissolution of several of his companies, though this ruling is currently on hold pending appeal. The trial now primarily focuses on determining damages, with James seeking at least $250 million in fines, a business operation ban in New York for Trump and his sons, and a five-year commercial real estate ban against Trump and the Trump Organization.This trial, marked by sharp legal exchanges and significant testimonies, could have substantial financial and legal repercussions for the Trump family, and potentially political implications amidst the upcoming presidential election campaign.Donald Trump Jr. to testify at father's civil fraud trial | ReutersThe National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has announced that three states will begin administering a new version of the bar exam starting July 2026, with two additional states committed to adopting the new format in the future. Maryland, Missouri, and Oregon are the pioneering states for the new bar exam, named the Next Gen bar exam, which is set to debut in July 2026. Following them, Wyoming plans to transition to the Next Gen exam in July 2027, while Connecticut has also decided to adopt the new exam, albeit without a specified transition date.This development is significant as it marks the first major overhaul of the national bar exam in 25 years. The revamped Next Gen exam aims to emphasize legal skills over rote memorization of laws, distinguishing itself from the current exam format which comprises three separate components. The new format will also be shorter, spanning nine hours compared to the current 12-hour test, making it a less daunting endeavor for aspiring legal professionals.However, the transition has faced resistance from some states; notably, Florida and Pennsylvania have opted not to adopt the Next Gen exam when it becomes available. The hesitancy or outright rejection from such states, which have a high number of bar examinees, hints at the challenges faced by the NCBE in advocating for a uniform transition to the new exam format.The NCBE had initially intended to cease offering the current Uniform Bar Exam in July 2027, effectively providing a one-year window for states to decide between the two exams. However, on October 25, the NCBE amended this decision, extending the availability of both exams through February 2028 to allow states more time for transition. Additionally, the NCBE plans to reintroduce family law to the list of subjects tested on the Next Gen exam from July 2028 onwards.The new model is lauded by officials like Oregon State Bar President Lee Ann Donaldson, who believes it will ensure new attorneys are "practice-ready" upon joining the bar. This transition comes amidst the ongoing efforts by the NCBE to educate individual states about the benefits of the updated exam, underscoring the importance of preparing the next generation of attorneys for practical legal challenges.New bar exam catches on in five states | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In the last 24 hours, the following has happened in the court trials of Donald Trump:New York civil fraud trial: The trial resumed on Tuesday, October 31, with the testimony of a banker who said that Trump declined to share his financial statements when he was trying to buy the Buffalo Bills football team.Colorado 14th Amendment hearing: The hearing on whether Trump can be disqualified from the 2024 presidential race under the 14th Amendment began on Monday, October 30. The hearing is expected to last all week.Trump's lawyers in New York are trying to argue that the civil fraud case is politically motivated and that the state attorney general, Letitia James, is abusing her power. They have also argued that the financial statements in question are not accurate and that they were prepared for entertainment purposes, not for business purposes.James's lawyers have argued that the Trump Organization engaged in a decade-long scheme to inflate Trump's net worth in order to get more favorable loan terms and other benefits. They have presented evidence that Trump's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, and other Trump Organization executives were involved in the scheme.The hearing in Colorado is focused on the interpretation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which states that no one who has "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the United States shall hold any office under the government. Trump's lawyers argue that the amendment does not apply to him because he did not incite the January 6th attack on the Capitol. They also argue that the amendment is unconstitutional because it violates the separation of powers.The outcome of the hearing in Colorado could have a significant impact on Trump's political future. If the judge rules that he cannot be disqualified from the 2024 presidential race, it would clear a major hurdle for him. However, if the judge rules against him, it could effectively end his political career.It is important to note that both of these cases are still in the early stages. It is possible that they could drag on for months or even years. It is also possible that they could be appealed to the Supreme Court.

All 220 House Republicans present voted for Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson as the body's next speaker. He was the fourth candidate put forward by the GOP in the three weeks since they ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's legal issues continue to mount. His daughter, Ivanka, as well as his sons, Eric and Donald Jr., will soon have to testify in a New York civil case concerning financial fraud.This is one of several cases Trump is facing, including allegations that he sought to interfere with the 2020 election results in Georgia and that he mishandled classified documents at his club in Florida.We discuss all the latest and take a closer look at what's on the new speaker's agenda in terms of legislation. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.

Today's Headlines: The US launched airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria, connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, in retaliation for multiple attacks on US bases and personnel in Iraq and Syria. The situation escalates further as rockets from Syria and Lebanon continue to strike northern Israel, prompting Israel to respond with its own rocket attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares this phase as part of an enduring and arduous war against Hamas. Amidst this turmoil, there's a fleeting moment of hope when 33 trucks bring aid into Gaza, although the relief is short-lived as thousands of individuals break into UN warehouses, reflecting the dire humanitarian conditions. The UN General Assembly seeks a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing the need for life-saving provisions and services for trapped and displaced civilians. Back in the US, the Lewiston, Maine shooter was found dead on Friday, allowing 37,000 residents to stop sheltering in place. Judge Tanya Chutkan reinstates a gag order against Trump in the Department of Justice's case, separate from the one reported on last week in his civil fraud case in New York. The legal woes continue to expand, as all three of Donald Trump's eldest children are set to testify in the civil fraud case, starting with Donald Jr., followed by Eric and Ivanka, though the latter is likely to contest the decision. And finally, George Santos, pled not guilty to charges of identity theft, wire fraud, device fraud, and making false statements to the FEC. The indictment alleges he used donors' identities for unauthorized credit card charges and lied about it to the FEC. House Republicans are set to vote on Santos' expulsion from Congress in the upcoming week. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops  CNN: Crisis in Gaza as Israel warns of long war with Hamas AP News: Gaza receives largest aid shipment so far as deaths top 8,000 and Israel widens military offensive United Nations: UN General Assembly adopts Gaza resolution calling for immediate and sustained ‘humanitarian truce' AP News: Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge Reuters: Judge reinstates gag order in Trump federal election case NBC News: Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to new charges as judge sets September trial Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was one year ago that New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, accusing him of fraudulent business practices. Just this week, a New York judge has ruled that Trump is guilty of fraud in the building of his massive real estate empire. The judge claims that the he inflated the value of his assets and his own net worth as he negotiated real estate deals and asked for bank loans. The case will still be heard in court, but if this ruling sticks, it could have major implications for Trump's financial world and a huge lesson for any investor who might consider adding a few zeros onto an asset valuation. Judge Arthur Engoron issued the ruling on Tuesday, September 26th. It comes in conjunction with a lawsuit against Trump by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The lawsuit claims that Trump and several of his family members committed “numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation” and that Trump “inflated his net worth by billions of dollars.” $2.2 billion to be exact. The lawsuit also named Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric as defendants.   James said: “Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization repeatedly and persistently manipulated the value of assets to induce banks to lend money to the Trump Organization on more favorable terms than would otherwise have been available to the company, to pay lower taxes, to satisfy continuing loan agreements, and to induce insurance companies to provide insurance coverage for higher limits and at lower premiums.” In one instance, they falsely inflated the total square footage of a commercial building by 300 percent, the ruling concluded...   ...Engoron has directed Trump to begin the process of dissolving the companies held in his name.   Meanwhile, an appeals court rejected Trump's bid to delay the civil trial, allowing the case to proceed. This decision, by the state's intermediate appellate court, clears the way for Engoron to preside over a non-jury trial starting Monday in Manhattan. James alleges Trump boosted his net worth by as much as $3.6 billion. Battling lawsuits is not new to the former president.  In 2017, Trump agreed to pay $25 million to settle fraud allegations linked to  "Trump University." In 2019, he agreed to pay $2 million to settle charges that he used charitable funds to pay for his political operations. and last December, Trump's company was found guilty of 17 counts of criminal fraud for falsifying business records.  This legal battle is not over. However, according to NPR, Trump could be forced to liquidate assets. Experts told NPR the legal threat to Trump now comes as follows: First, Trump's entire New York business operation, now deemed fraudulent, could be turned over to a receiver who would effectively take control of the firms and liquidate them at a public auction. Second, Trump and other defendants could be required to pay a $250 million fine which may require selling assets. Third, Trump and his associates including  Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, could be permanently banned from doing business in New York state, where many of the family's most significant assets are located. That's it for today. You can listen to past episodes and check for links to our sources for these stories at newsforinvestors.com. You can also sign up for a free RealWealth membership while you are there to learn more about how and where to invest in real estate, without making false claims! And please remember to subscribe to this podcast, and leave a review!   Links:   1 - https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-judge-rules-trump-judge-rules-trump-committed-fraud-while-building-real-estate-empire   2 - https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-ag-sues-trump-fraud-allegations   3 - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/27/trump-new-york-real-estate-reaction-fraud   4 - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/26/donald-trump-new-york-financial-fraud-key-takeaways

On this day in legal history, September 27, 1964, the Warren Commission released its report on the Kennedy assassination, concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the plot.The Warren Commission report, released after a thorough 10-month investigation, aimed to provide definitive answers regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Headed by Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren, the commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted as a lone gunman, dismissing any theories of domestic or international conspiracy in the assassination. The report also addressed the role of Jack Ruby, a nightclub owner who killed Oswald on live television. It found that Ruby had no prior interactions with Oswald, thereby ruling out any coordinated effort between the two.The commission's findings detailed the sequence of events on that fateful day, stating that Oswald fired three shots from a rifle. These shots were taken from a window on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository and were responsible for both killing President Kennedy and injuring Texas Governor John Connally. The report went to great lengths to describe various aspects of Oswald's life, including his time spent in the Soviet Union. However, it notably refrained from delving into Oswald's motives for the assassination.While the Warren Commission report has been the subject of scrutiny and debate, it remains a seminal document in the study of President Kennedy's assassination. Its conclusions have been both supported and challenged by subsequent investigations, but the report itself stands as a comprehensive governmental response to one of the most shocking and tragic events in American history.O'Hagan Meyer, a Chicago-based boutique law firm, has significantly expanded its labor practice in California, thanks to the downfall of Daugherty Lordan, a firm that emerged from a mass departure from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith. Between May 1 and September 16, O'Hagan Meyer hired 75 attorneys, ranking fourth in hiring among U.S. law firms, according to data from Firm Prospects. The firm even outpaced hiring at some of the country's 20 largest firms. The collapse of Daugherty Lordan, marred by controversial emails from its founders, provided O'Hagan Meyer with a unique opportunity to absorb more than 50 attorneys from the defunct firm.Within six days of Daugherty Lordan's closure, O'Hagan Meyer announced the opening of a new office in Los Angeles, expanding its presence in the city. Nearly 20 of the firm's attorneys in this new office are former employees of Lewis Brisbois, Barber Ranen, or Daugherty Lordan. The firm also opened an office in Sacramento and expanded its San Francisco office, bringing in key personnel from the closed firms.California's complex labor laws make it a crucial market for employment law, a fact acknowledged by O'Hagan Meyer in a statement. The firm said it was thrilled to add almost 80 employment attorneys in California. The state has seen a surge in the hiring of labor and employment lawyers due to ongoing changes in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as unionization efforts and salary disclosure regulations.Lewis Brisbois Defector Firm's Flop Is Boon for Labor BoutiqueThe U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a ruling requiring Alabama to create a second congressional district with a near-majority of Black voters. This decision rejects Alabama's latest attempt to reinstate a Republican-drawn voting map. The high court's order came without public comment or dissent, reinforcing its previous ruling on June 8, which found the Republican map to be discriminatory. That June ruling had upheld a decision by a three-judge federal court panel mandating a second majority-Black district.Alabama had argued that the Supreme Court's June decision allowed for the state to redraw its map without necessarily creating a second majority-Black district. However, the lower court struck down this new map as well. The panel expressed deep concern that Alabama had enacted a map that did not meet the federal requirements specified.The case has been under close scrutiny because similar redistricting battles are taking place in Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia. These cases could influence the control of the U.S. House of Representatives. If Alabama's request had been approved, it would have almost assured that the Republican-drawn map would be used in the 2024 elections.Democrats and civil rights activists argue that the Voting Rights Act necessitates Alabama to create a second district where Black voters have enough numbers to elect their preferred candidate. Alabama has seven U.S. congressional seats and a Black population constituting 27% of the state. The state had asked the Supreme Court to block the lower court's ruling while it pursued an appeal, but this request was denied. The case is captioned as Allen v. Milligan.Alabama Again Rejected by Supreme Court on GOP-Drawn Voting MapA New York judge, Justice Arthur Engoron, has found former U.S. President Donald Trump and his family business liable for fraud, stating that they inflated the value of their properties and assets. This ruling could significantly impact Trump's ability to conduct business in New York. The decision also paves the way for New York State Attorney General Letitia James to establish damages in a trial scheduled for October 2. Engoron ordered the cancellation of business certificates for some of Trump's enterprises, including the Trump Organization, and appointed a receiver to manage their dissolution.The judge criticized Trump and his adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, for fabricating valuations to suit their business needs. The court also sanctioned the defendants' lawyers for making "preposterous" legal arguments. Trump and his legal team plan to appeal the decision, calling it a "miscarriage of justice."The case has garnered attention as Trump is seeking the Republican presidential nomination for 2024, despite facing multiple criminal charges. In response to the ruling, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to denounce the judge and the case as a "witch hunt."The lawsuit, initiated by James in September 2022, accused Trump and his organization of lying about asset values to defraud banks and insurers. The judge stated that Trump had overstated his net worth by between $812 million and $2.2 billion, including significant overvaluations of his Mar-a-Lago estate and Manhattan penthouse.This ruling comes after an appeals court had dismissed some of James' claims due to expired statutes of limitations. However, Engoron rejected Trump's argument that this weakened James' lawsuit. The appeals court is expected to rule on a request for a delay in the trial this week.Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case | ReutersAs the U.S. Supreme Court gears up for its new nine-month term, public attention is not just on the significant cases it will handle but also on the ethical conduct of the justices themselves. The court has been under scrutiny for months due to revelations about some justices' relationships with wealthy and influential individuals, including private jet trips and luxury vacations. Specifically, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito are facing questions about whether they should recuse themselves from two pending cases due to personal ties to parties involved.Legal experts suggest that these ethical concerns are unlikely to dissipate, even as the court takes on cases that could expand gun rights and limit the powers of federal agencies. This focus on ethics is unusual for the beginning of a term and adds pressure to a court already facing declining public approval. Recent rulings by the court's conservative majority, such as ending the constitutional right to abortion and rejecting affirmative action in college admissions, have contributed to this decline.Public opinion of the court has dropped, with an August Reuters/Ipsos poll showing only 39% of U.S. adults holding a positive view, down from 52% in June 2022. Some conservatives argue that the ethical concerns are being exaggerated by liberals unhappy with the court's conservative tilt. However, media reports have detailed luxury trips and real estate transactions involving both conservative and liberal justices, raising questions about impartiality.The court's lack of a binding ethics code has led to calls for greater regulation to ensure fairness and impartiality. Legal scholars argue that Supreme Court justices should be held to the same ethical standards as other federal judges. The absence of such a code continues to fuel doubts about the court's integrity, whether those doubts are warranted or not.US Supreme Court prepares for new term under ethics cloud | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On this day, June 7, in legal history Griswold v. Connecticut was decided by the US Supreme Court, holding that the use of contraceptives was protected by the constitutional right to privacy. In the landmark case of Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), the Supreme Court struck down a Connecticut law that criminalized the use of birth control devices and the provision of advice regarding their use. The Court asserted that the Constitution protected a right to privacy, relying on various amendments and their penumbras, or implied rights. Justice William O. Douglas, writing for the majority, emphasized that the First Amendment safeguarded collateral rights, such as association, education, and intellectual freedom. He linked these rights to provisions in other amendments, including the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and Fourteenth, to establish a comprehensive right of privacy that protected married couples' choice to use contraception. Concurring opinions by Justices Arthur J. Goldberg, John Marshall Harlan II, and Byron R. White further supported the notion of a right to privacy based on the Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments' due process clauses. The ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut laid the foundation for subsequent privacy-based decisions, including the now overturned Roe v. Wade case in 1973, which had legalized abortion.Griswold v. Connecticut | OyezA proposed rule change in the Michigan Supreme Court regarding pronoun selection is sparking a divide among judges, highlighting perceived competing interests in civility and judicial discretion. The proposed change aims to accommodate transgender and gender-nonconforming lawyers and litigants by requiring courts to use their preferred pronouns or respectful alternatives for clarity in court records. Advocates argue that these changes are necessary to ensure equal treatment and access to justice. However, shocking no one, some judges express concerns about potential confusion, mistakes, and religious liberty infringements. Similar rules have been enacted in other states, and proponents emphasize the importance of accuracy, dignity, and respect to foster trust in the judicial system. The ongoing debate reflects a nationwide discussion on inclusive language changes and parallels past efforts to properly recognize women in court. Ultimately, the outcome of the proposed rule change in Michigan may significantly impact the courtroom experiences of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.Pronoun Selection for Lawyers, Litigants Divides Michigan CourtsA New York appeals court is unlikely to dismiss a civil lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Letitia James against Donald Trump, his family business, and three of his children for alleged fraud. James accuses Trump of lying to lenders and insurers between 2011 and 2021 about asset values at the Trump Organization and his own net worth. She is seeking damages of at least $250 million and wants to prevent the Trumps from operating businesses in New York. Trump's children, Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka, are also named as defendants in the case. Trump's lawyer argued that James filed the lawsuit too late and lacked the authority to investigate legitimate transactions, but some judges expressed skepticism about this argument. The court seemed more receptive to the possibility that James may have sued Ivanka Trump too late. The appeals court did not announce a date for its ruling. This case is separate from a criminal indictment brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg against Trump over hush money payments, to which Trump has pleaded not guilty.Donald Trump faces skeptical court in New York fraud appeal | ReutersThe Biden administration has requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Republican-led states that aimed to invalidate a rule permitting socially-conscious investing in employee retirement plans. The U.S. Department of Justice argued that the rule was necessary to replace the restrictive limitations imposed by the Trump administration on considering environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions. A coalition of 25 states, led by Utah and Texas, filed the lawsuit in January, claiming that the Department of Labor rule would jeopardize the retirement savings of millions of Americans by allowing investments based on political agendas rather than financial considerations. The Biden administration contended that the rule emphasizes the importance of financial factors in retirement plan decisions while recognizing that issues like climate change and social justice can impact companies' long-term financial health. Biden admin. moves to nix US states' challenge to ESG investing rule | ReutersUBS expects to finalize its agreement with the Swiss government to cover up to 9 billion Swiss francs ($9.92 billion) in losses from its emergency takeover of Credit Suisse by June 7, according to a regulatory filing. Under the terms of the takeover, UBS agreed to cover the first 5 billion francs in potential losses, while the government committed to shoulder up to 9 billion francs on top of that. The completion of the government agreement is one of the final steps UBS needs to take before officially closing the acquisition of Credit Suisse. The filing also mentioned discussions between UBS and Switzerland's financial regulator, FINMA, regarding the capital and liquidity requirements for the combined bank, with higher capital requirements phased in by the end of 2025 and completed by the start of 2030.UBS sees agreement on Credit Suisse loss guarantee by June 7 - SEC filing | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The Trump indictment is a lot to process, but let's try ... in the form of a proposed sitcom, The Prison President. Also, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is not to be intimidated, nor are the NYPD going to be scared of Donald Jr.'s mob of mad Proud Boys. And Mike talks with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, author of If It Sounds Like a Quack...: A Journey to the Fringes of American Medicine. (Trump has a cameo in there, as well.) Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 New York's attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company for fraud on Wednesday, alleging they padded his net worth by billions of dollars by lying about the value of prized assets including golf courses, hotels and his homes at Trump Tower and Mar-a-Lago.Attorney General Letitia James dubbed it: “The art of the steal.”James' lawsuit, filed in state court in New York, is the culmination of a three-year civil investigation of Trump and the Trump Organization. Trump's three eldest children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump, were also named as defendants, along with two longtime company executives, Allen Weisselberg and Jeffrey McConney.The lawsuit strikes at the core of what made Trump famous, taking a blacklight to the image of wealth and opulence he's embraced throughout his career — first as a real estate developer, then as a reality TV host on “The Apprentice” and “Celebrity Apprentice,” and later as president.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/new-york-attorney-general-sues-donald-trump-donald-junior-ivanka-trump-eric-trump/507-c0ef0bec-c459-4707-8b26-1dfc01159004More than half of all bomb threats against the United States were reported against schools, according to data from the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools were put on lockdown after bomb threats were reported Wednesday morning. Cox Mill High School was evacuated again Wednesday following another bomb threat.The threats are the latest in a series of threats this week, including threats Tuesday against multiple schools in Cabarrus County.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/school-bomb-threats-increasing-data-review/275-d16debd3-974b-42f3-a225-da7c66ad4776Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

 New York's attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company for fraud on Wednesday, alleging they padded his net worth by billions of dollars by lying about the value of prized assets including golf courses, hotels and his homes at Trump Tower and Mar-a-Lago. Attorney General Letitia James dubbed it: “The art of the steal.” James' lawsuit, filed in state court in New York, is the culmination of a three-year civil investigation of Trump and the Trump Organization. Trump's three eldest children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump, were also named as defendants, along with two longtime company executives, Allen Weisselberg and Jeffrey McConney. The lawsuit strikes at the core of what made Trump famous, taking a blacklight to the image of wealth and opulence he's embraced throughout his career — first as a real estate developer, then as a reality TV host on “The Apprentice” and “Celebrity Apprentice,” and later as president. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/new-york-attorney-general-sues-donald-trump-donald-junior-ivanka-trump-eric-trump/507-c0ef0bec-c459-4707-8b26-1dfc01159004 More than half of all bomb threats against the United States were reported against schools, according to data from the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools were put on lockdown after bomb threats were reported Wednesday morning. Cox Mill High School was evacuated again Wednesday following another bomb threat. The threats are the latest in a series of threats this week, including threats Tuesday against multiple schools in Cabarrus County. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/school-bomb-threats-increasing-data-review/275-d16debd3-974b-42f3-a225-da7c66ad4776 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

El expresidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, afronta una demanda por fraude en su empresa después de tres años de investigación por parte de las autoridades de Nueva York, a las que ha acusado de persecución política y plantado batalla repetidamente. La Fiscalía de Nueva York interpuso este miércoles una demanda por la vía civil en el Tribunal Supremo de Nueva York contra Trump; sus hijos Donald Jr., Ivanka y Eric; su empresa, la Organización Trump, y otros altos ejecutivos por «enriquecerse ilegalmente y mentir al sistema». También te puede interesar: Trump y sus hijos afrontan una demanda por fraude en Nueva York Mauricio Zabalza, periodista argentino en Nueva York, EE.UU., explicó que este es un trabajo muy serio que ha venido haciendo la fiscalía de Nueva York de la mano de su  fiscal general, Letitia James. El periodista indicó que: No es una persecución política por parte del estado de Nueva York ni la fiscalía. El informe donde está detallada la información financiera de la empresa de Trump tiene 200 páginas La maniobra usada por la organizacón se basaba en inflar el precio de sus locaciones para pedir préstamos, mimentras que para pagar impuestos lo bajaba a un monto ridículo. Con esta maniobra engañaba a los bancos, especialmente al Deutsche Bank y al IRS, Servicio Interno de Impuesto de los Estados Unidos. Se estima que la organización Trump debe pagar 200 millones de dólares a la IRS. No habrá presos, pero de darse esta condena, la organización Trump estará fuera del circuito legal de EE.UU. por 6 años.

Hour 2 of The Dawn Stensland Show: Bexar County (San Antonio, TX) Sheriff Javier Salazar announced that he has opened a criminal investigation into flights involving undocumented migrants. Sheriff Salazar would not say who was under investigation or what charges those people may face—though, he appeared to be referencing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. During the speech, President Biden condemned Russia's aggression in Ukraine and for subsequently violating the sovereignty of a free nation. He also expressed concerns about war worsening food insecurity globally. Ford Motor Company announced that it is expecting to have between 40,000 to 45,000 unfinished vehicles in its inventory at the end of the third quarter due to a continuous parts shortage. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $250 million civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his company, and his three oldest children: Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka. James alleges that Trump and his business engaged in fraud.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $250 million civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his company, and his three oldest children: Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka. James alleges that Trump and his business engaged in fraud.

In this week's episode, we discuss 60,000 soldiers losing their pay and being striped of active status over not following the new "mandate", Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe's assassin motive being related to a Japanese Cult, Ricky Martin facing 50 years in prison over his incestuous relationship with his nephew, the possible dark truth behind why Chris Pratt and Jack Carrs the Terminal List got bad reviews and Ivana Trump dying under very suspicious circumstances  Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! ----more---- Our website https://redpillrevolution.co   Protect your family and support the Red Pill Revolution Podcast with Affordable Life Insurance. This is attached to my license and not a third-party ad!   Go to https://agents.ethoslife.com/invite/3504a now!   Currently available in AZ, MI, MO, LA, NC, OH, IN, TN, WV Email redpillrevolt@protonmail.com if you would like to sign up in a different state   Leave a donation, sign up for our weekly podcast companion newsletter, and follow along with all things Red Pill Revolution by going to our new website: https://redpillrevolution.co    Full Transcription:    Welcome to the revolution. Hello, and welcome to red pill revolution. My name is Austin Adams, and this is episode number 35 of the red pill revolution podcast. And again, thank you so much for joining me. We have some interesting updates, some pretty crazy. Breaking news events that have come out over the last, I don't know, 48 hours or so that we'll discuss. Um, and we'll go over it all today. Um, and so what we're gonna discuss today is going to be the us army halting pay benefits and active status for 60,000 UN vaccinated garden reserve soldiers. We're also going to discuss Shinzo ABES assassin, forced to give up college after mother's $722,000 donation to unification church. If you don't know who that is, that is the guy who is SA or the, uh, individual who assassinated the former prime minister of Japan. So quite interesting there, um, so it, they seem to be alluding to the fact that that $722,000 donation to the church somehow meant he was going to do this assassination or that he, that was the reason why I don't see exactly the correlation there, but we will jump into that. We'll read through the article and discuss it. Another interesting point about that is how he actually did assassinate him and broad daylight with like a homemade pipe bomb. Gun some type of weird deal.  so we'll look at that. We're also gonna discuss, you know, all of these articles that have been coming out recently about England bracing for 40 Celsius temperatures as experts, warn thousands could die over, you know, and if you don't know what 40 Celsius is, it's 104 degrees Fahrenheit. So not exactly sure how that equates to thousands of people dying because there's, you know, we'll get into it.  um, Ricky Martin was allegedly facing incest charges and could get up to 50 years in prison. Indoor mask mandates are coming back to LA county, which is hilarious to me, glad that is not, uh, somewhere that I live. Um, the next thing is going to be is Lansky's office confirming that the us plans to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on F 15 and F 16 fighter jet.  and also, uh, that the white house confirming that Russian officials have, uh, visited Iran to see the drones that they were potentially talking about, uh, giving to Ukraine. Um, we've seen some backlash on this recently about people talking badly about, you know, how re crazy it is. Biden did a speech on it. Uh, I believe it was like five days or, or so ago where he discussed how crazy and unbelievable it is that they would even have the audacity to consider giving weapons to a country, an war that isn't theirs. Sounds familiar to me.  so we'll discuss that. Um, there is actually some interesting parts of the F 15 situation, which actually plays into why they're giving them those specifically. And it has to do with radar and, uh, NATOs, uh, capabilities with the radars that are on the F 15. So we'll discuss that as well. Um, the next thing we'll talk about is IANA Trump dying from an accident, um, blunt impact injuries, uh, from a car accident. And that was from the New York, uh, city medical examiner. Terrible to hear that. Uh, we're also going to, uh, discuss the terminal list. 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Episode number 35 of the red pill revolution podcast. And again, thank you so much for joining me. I appreciate it. So, so much now this next, uh, topic of conversation, the very first article that we're gonna discuss today is going to be the 60,000 soldiers who are losing not only their benefits, but also their pay for not following the mandate, which I find to be atrocious in infuriating. Um, a former military veteran myself, uh, could not imagine having raised my right hand and committing my life to, you know, defend our government and, you know, the United States against enemies, both foreign and domestic only to eventually, uh, get my pay taken away from me for not wanting to follow a mandate, um, about my own body. uh, so I find that to be interesting. Let's go ahead and read this article. It says us army halting pay benefits and active status for 60,000 unvaccinated guard and reserve soldiers. It goes on to say that soldiers who refuse the order without an approved or pending exemption request are subject to adverse administrative actions, including flags, bars to service and official reprimands said an army spokesperson. It goes on to say that the us army has cut around 40,000 national guardsmen and 22,000 reservists from service and pay, uh, for refusing to get their job. The service members were given a deadline that ended on Thursday to receive the vaccine. The figure makes up around 13% of the national guardsman and 12% of reservists. So that would be, you know, a total between the two of those of 25% of our total military force in the guards and reserves, which is terrifying, terrifying, especially if you consider the fact that we're in one of the very first hot wars among other countries, other countries, you know, saying that with quotations  and the reason I'm doing that is because if we followed along from the very beginning, this is just a proxy. This is absolutely just a proxy war between the United States and Russia over Ukraine. And you see that, you know, if we , we'll do it on the next episode, I'm really interested about diving into that. But the, the hunter Biden phone that got leaked, um, I went down a huge rabbit hole last night and basically read through a bunch of different emails. Um, you can actually find a website, but we'll go over all of that. But there's a huge correlation between the Biden family Ukraine and what is actually happening in Russia today. So this is, don't get it confused. This is not a war between Zelensky and Putin. This is a proxy war between NATO and the UN and Vladimir Putin, um, not wanting Ukraine to be a part of it. And us, you know, if giving billions and billions and billions of dollars to Ukraine to fight a war that isn't even ours. Um, so in the middle of that, in the midst of that, in the midst of us, deciding to give tanks to Taiwan and also interjecting billions tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine in the war, that's not even ours inciting one of the world's largest nuclear superpowers. We're also going to cut 25% of our fighting force in the middle of all that for making their own bodily decisions about their medical status. It makes absolutely no sense. Now what this article goes on to say is we are in the midst of a recruiting crisis in the army. This is for one of the first times ever this year, they did not meet their quotas in recruiting. They are having a very, very difficult time recruiting individuals to Joe Biden's military. Okay. Now one can only imagine why in the midst of all this crisis and, and the lack of leadership and the weak, um, you know, the, the weak president that we see in office that they would be defending against. Um, but also I think a lot of people are just waking up to the military industrial complex. Right? I, I, I think it's probably a mix of things. I mean, obviously a lot of people, right. Still what, 40, 35% or 40 of people, 35% or so of people don't quote me on that. It's probably wrong  but a good percentage of people are still UN vaccinated and, you know, a good percentage of people who are willing to go into the military are primarily. Going to be, you know, your more right leaning, younger individuals, and those individuals are, have no reason to get vaccinated and generally have a philosophical belief that they don't want to be, which is causing a, you know, difficulty in the recruiting process, uh, where, you know, not only are they maybe not approving of the current state of our governmental administration, but also not approving of, you know, the barrier to entry to have, to, you know, jab themselves with a experimental, uh, gene therapy. Uh, so that seems to be all coming together to cause a very difficult crisis in the midst of probably the worst time ever, when we're the closest to like, don't get this confused. We are the closest to a world war than we have been since 1942. So, you know, the fact that now we're dealing with this, the fact that now we're dealing with a crisis in recruiting is terrifying and it should terrify you too. Especially when we're, you know, later on what we're gonna discuss arming the enemies of one of the world's largest superpowers. Um, It it's quite concerning. So the Army's doing a couple things to try and combat this recruiting issue. The first thing that they're doing is, uh, you know, making it so that you can show tattoos on your hands and on your wrist. we'll see how many people with, uh, wrist tattoos are going to help with the 13 to 25% of people that they're getting rid of in the army currently. And then the other one was going to be, there was one more thing. Oh, just this little thing called a G E D that you no longer have to have to go into the army. Hmm. Now this sounds a lot like an intentional, uh, purposeful way of taking our military, the strongest military the world has ever seen ever, and dwindling it down to a bunch of, uh, individuals who are uneducated by bringing in people who don't have GEDs. Who don't, you know, maybe have the, the, um, general political leanings that we see within the military. Right? You know, you, you survey the military, I'm sure we can find statistics on this, but you will generally find that the average military individual is not going to be hyper liberal Antifa members. Um, wonder why, but that's what you're gonna find. And so when you see that all come together, we're finding these recruiting issues coming into place. And at the very same time, the us army is now literally not firing them, not get, not allowing them to, you know, get a discharge. They're just not paying them. They're just. Giving them official reprimands and bars of service. So it it's, it's puzzling to me, it seems, you know, with all of these things coming together, not only making the average IQ in the military, go down immediately after passing the fact that you don't have to have a G E D anymore to go into the military And then also the fact that you have to get vaccinated and they're getting rid of 60,000 soldiers pay now, what does that do to morale? Right? Not only just these 60,000 people, but also the fair, the friends of these individuals, right? The, the, how many people do these 60,000 people know within the military that are now gonna be frustrated that their buddy down the hall who's done nothing wrong and has dedicated his life to his service in the military is now not getting paid by the very employer that they have. Right. Because what's next? What are they gonna decide not to pay their soldiers for after that? Um, and that would probably concern me if I was still in the military. All right. Um, now the next thing is going to be Shinzo Abe's assassin. Now Shinzo Abe is the former Japanese prime minister. And this individual was assassinated. I believe it was about a week and a half ago, um, by a younger individual with a, you know, makeshift pipe gun that he made at home, looked like a piece of wood with like two, uh, metal barrels down the middle of it that he like electrical taped that them together. Um, but basically goes on to say, I don't know if this is a, you know, it doesn't seem to be a motive, you know, maybe unless he's just saying, you know, uh, fuck it all. And going after a large, I, I don't know. It doesn't make sense how this correlates to the actual assassination, but it's interesting to note nonetheless, um, Shinzo Abe's assassin forced to give up college after mother's $722,000 donation to the unification church. And that came from his uncle. This is on Yahoo news. It goes the uncle of Shinzo, Abe suspected shooter Tetsuya Yamagami stated that Yamagami's mother had donated approximately 100 million yen or $721,000 to the unification church leading to the family's alleged financial ruin. Now I think there's probably been a lot of people in the history of men who have seen financial ruin and not, I don't know, murdered and assassinated a high level official or prime minister. Um, but you know, nonetheless doesn't make much sense to me how the correlation there, but it goes on to say that on Friday, the uncle who was a 77 year old, older brother of his father shared that Yamaha's mother first joined the church in 1991, after her husband's suicide in 1984, she made multiple donations to the religious group through her time as a devoted. Or a devoted member, sorry. It sounds like she is far more of a voted member than a devoted mother.  with $722,000 going to your church and making it so that your son can no longer go to college. Um, now it goes on to say that despite becoming bankrupt in 2002, she continued giving to the church, albeit in smaller amounts under the principle of world peace and unification  I believe she was a very important follower of the church. And the uncle said that he even believes that she was under mind control. He added that the family was thrown into poverty and Yama gamy was forced to give up college due to financial ruin. And again, that is the assassin of the late and now formally dead, uh, prime minister of Japan. The church official stated that a news conference on Monday, that it had no direct relationship to Abe, although it did with other lawmakers through an affiliated organization, it also insisted that it had returned five or 50 million yet, or $360,000 back to her while claiming there were no records of her donations to the organization. Hmm. I don't see how you can simultaneously say that you never donated. And then also give me $360,000 back . And I think this is like, if, if, if you really dive into this and you see, you know, what, what is the impact of this, right. I, I'm not very familiar with Japanese politics or politicians. Um, but what I think it is an interesting insight into is the, you know, Japan doesn't have readily, easily access to weapons that we do here in the United States. And everybody says, just ban the guns, right? Ban the guns. We don't need those things. If we get rid of the guns, all of the, you know, uh, all of the criminals in the world are just gonna stand in line and they'll never shoot anybody ever again, even if, you know, and, and so what we see here is he didn't have access to a weapon. He didn't have access to a AR 15 assault rifle  and still somehow managed to take two pipes, electrical tape around them and shoot somebody two times and killed them in the middle of the street. So. Hmm do with that information, what you will. But to me, it shows me that where there's a will, there's a way whether it's a, uh, uh, AR 15, whether it's a Glock, whether it's a knife, whether it's a vehicle running through a parade, I dunno, who am I? Just a guy  but, um, it does seem to me like that $722,000 is being alluded to being the reason why, or some type of motivation around why he actually committed this assassination. Uh, but again, I don't see, you know, a lot of other people who have gone into financial ruin just randomly assassinating prime ministers. So now the next article that we're gonna go into is England bracing for 40 Celsius or 104 Farah and high temperatures. And them saying that experts are warning that thousands could die. England says a level for heat alert for the next week means illness and death may occur among the fit and the healthy. Hmm. I find that to be interesting because 40 degrees Celsius is 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, if you live anywhere in the Western side of the United States or like Arizona, it's 112 degrees today,  in Arizona. Um, I don't see a bunch of fit and healthy young individuals dying on the streets because it's 110 degrees. Now, England is saying that because of this illness and death may occur among the fit and healthy. Now, what would cause young fit and healthy individuals to randomly fall dead on the streets due to a hundred degree temperatures? Hmm. Maybe that's a better question that we should be asking because primarily there are far, far more hot countries in the world. Go. to The desert, go to Egypt, go to Africa.  and what you're gonna find is that people aren't even the old and, you know, unhealthy are not just randomly dying when it's over a hundred degrees, Fahrenheit just doesn't happen. Especially when in modern culture you have in England, an apartment, usually with air conditioning, usually , there's no reason that you should be dying from a hundred degrees, right. Even where I'm at, where it. Not 110 degrees, but around a hundred degrees at some point this summer people weren't just randomly dying on the streets because of it. It makes no sense. But this goes on to say that because of the coming heat wave experts have warmed as the government triggered the very first ever national emergency heat, red alert with a record of 104 degree temperature forecast for Southeast England on Tuesday. Um, they say that there could be caused about 1600 excess deaths according to official figures. The level four heat alert announced for Monday and Tuesday by the UK health security agency means illness and death may occur among the fit and healthy and not just high risk groups. I'm pretty sure if you look around the United States today, you go to your weather app on your phone. You're gonna find that there's a ton of states, a ton of cities around our country, where it is above 104 degrees right now today. And again, nobody's just dropping dead on the side of the road because it's a hundred degrees out.  I don't know if maybe people in Europe have different genes Um, but you know, growing up around an area that snows a lot, I lived in Florida and it was 110 degrees and I wore, you know, army camo and, you know, had my pants tucked into my boots and marched miles and miles and miles and miles at the time in boot camp. And didn't fall over and die because it was a hundred degrees out. Now the military does actually take into consideration these, you know, heat indexes, but you know, they're not pausing the entirety of the military so that nobody dies off of 104 degrees.  it just seems odd to me that young and fit individuals are not only gonna die from the heat, but also illness. Um, which may. I don't know. I wonder, I wonder what the real cause is behind this one can only imagine now the, the next thing we'll touch on this quickly, I find this just to be a, you know, quick little pop culture deal going on right now. Um, something that, uh, I don't know, speaks to where our society is, but anyways, Ricky Martin allegedly faces 50 years in prison over incest charges with his nephew. Hmm. Some shocking new developments in the Ricky Martin case have been revealed. It was previously reported that Ricky who is 50 was subject of a domestic abuse restraining order that was filed in Puerto Rico. The police attempted to issue the restraining order, but were unable to locate him at the time the accuser's name was kept secret. And Ricky also spoke out to deny the allegations. Now the accuser has been revealed and shocking new details were en revealed and a new report. Now the individual that he did this with is his nephew. And I don't have all of the information on it, but it seems to me that. Well, here we go. So it says that he was alleged that there was a physical and psychological abuse. And that is from Dennis, who was his, um, the report alleged that Dennis ended a seven month relationship with Ricky and the singer did not take it well consistently reaching out to him and loitering outside his home. You would think Ricky Martin, with all of his, you know, I don't know, fame, celebrity money status would probably not be standing outside of people's homes, looking to, I don't know, or even just being in an incestuous relationship to begin with, but this is what happens when every single front page of every single porn site ever has something to do with incest. I think, I think that's a weird thing, right? I think in our culture, like you go to all of the, and maybe that's the reason for like the. Prevalency today of like only fans and all these, you know, little, um, more content creator focused, you know, porn industry type deals is the, the, the industry in itself, like the big, I guess you could call it like the porn industrial complex  seems to lean quite towards like the things that are, um, you know, morally wrong, right? Like not only is it enough to, to put, put porn on the internet, but also to make every single video ever about a stepmom, a stepsister, a, you know, whatever you wanna call it. Um, but the prevalency of that in the highest echelons of our entertainment industry, you know, things like game of Thrones and which I guess is based in reality, because back then insist. Kind of a fairly consistent thing, but yes, Ricky Martin,  apparently in an incestuous relationship with his nephew and is now facing 50 years in prison. And his nephew is 21 years old. Ricky Martin is 50 years old, which means if he was Ricky Martin was his nephew's father. He would've been 30 when he had him. Hmm that's first of all, disgusting. Second of all, gross that it's incestuous and third of all is just wrong. 30 year difference in age. And it also so happens to be your own blood. Hmm. So let's, uh, hope that Ricky Martin gets what he deserves. Um, but it's also interesting that you can actually, like where is this happening? Puerto Rico is where it actually happened. Yeah, I guess we'll have to see what comes out with that. It goes on to say at the end of this article, that the allegations against Ricky Martin that led to a protection order are completely false and fabricated. His representatives said previously, of course they did. We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this matter, our client, Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated. Hmm. Well, let's hope the best for Ricky Martin's nephew. Although I guess sounds like it was a consensual relationship, so you're both wrong and you're both gross. Now the very next thing is going to be the indoor mask mandate imminent in LA county. In this article by Fox 11 in Los Angeles, goes on to say that Los Angeles county remains on pace to enter a high COVID activity level. As early as Thursday, the public health director said, and absent and absent, a major reversal and virus related hospitalizations, an indoor mask where a mandate will be imposed two weeks later. The county is already in the medium COVID level as defined by the us centers for disease control. Based on the elevated rate, uh, rate people are being infected with the virus. I didn't even know this was still around. Right. I thought, I thought everybody was over it. I thought we were focused on the, the Ukraine virus and then the, you know, Johnny de virus. And then the, you know, apparently this is, uh, coming back now. Um, but no surprise. I wonder if there's probably like a bunch of people who just have slept in their mask for two and a half years now and just are so excited that everybody else now has to wear their. You know, I haven't been to LA in a w a while, a few years, but I can only imagine there's a large group of people, just so excited that they finally get to wear the color coded mask outfits that they spend so much money on during the pandemic. Um, but this is literally meaning that businesses, businesses are mandated to now make you wear a mask. Again, this is what caused, you know, fist fights in home depots. This is what caused, you know, all of the, um, escalating tensions over the last several years was a lot to do with the mask mandates, right? People felt like they had the right to scream and yell at you over you not putting something on your own body to allegedly protect yourself. And, you know, even Fauci came out again and said the mask that we were using, weren't effective EV on top of the fact that he originally said that mask in general just aren't effective, right? But the science changes day by day in this world, you know, besides the one that tells you that, you know, a man can be a woman and a woman can be a man and nobody gets to tell you otherwise, Even if you have a penis or vagina. So, um, crazy the world that we live in, but this goes on to say, as of Tuesday, the rate was 8.8 per hundred thousand residents, public health director, Barbara fairer echoing projections. She gave last night, told the board of supervisors Tuesday that she expects the county to enter high activity category within days. Um, now it says she, again, pointed to recent studies showing dramatic reduction in infection for risk when people who wear face coverings, particularly for those who wear N 90 fives and K and 90 fives, uh, master are already still mandated in some indoor spaces in LA, such as healthcare facilities, transit hubs, and on transit vehicles, airports, correctional facilities, and shelters, uh, universal mandate would spread the requirement to all indoor public spaces, including shared office spaces, manufacturing facilities, retail stores, indoor events, indoor restaurants, bars, and schools. Hmm. That's terrible to hear we're going literally backwards now. Right? And, and this is the thing about a V risk. A virus doesn't go away. It's not just gonna die off and we're never gonna hear the name. COVID again, this is gonna be around for a while. And what we've seen is that when people stop talking about it, it seemingly doesn't exist in the world of a lot of people, because you know where, where we're seeing the biggest hype about it being through news and that news and causing things like this coming up, you know, but again, this LA glad it's not in our country. it's its own little islands that, that loves their masks. Um, so I'm sure they won't piss off too many people, but my hope is that this does not spread across the us. Um, now the very next thing, and this is actually coming off of, I'm sure some people at Starbucks are happy because Starbucks just decided to pull out of LA. They pulled out like Seattle, Seattle, they pulled out of Portland, Oregon. They pulled out of all of these like hyper liberal states, um, because it was, uh, violent and dangerous in these areas. Um, who'd have thought that, uh, but just thought it as a little side note on here. 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The next article that we're gonna discuss  is going to be Zelenskyys office confirming that the us plans to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on F 15 and F 16 fighter jets, which I find to be interesting about three to five days ago, we saw a lot of news coming out of, uh, talks between Iran and Russia with Iran, uh, allegedly talks to give Russia a bunch of drone. And that sparked Biden getting on, uh, the microphone and fumbling through a sentence about how he basically thought it was wrong, that anybody should be, uh, you know, funding a war that wasn't theirs. And , I don't know if that was his exact words, but it seemed quite hypocritical when we're spending billions and billions and billions of dollars funding, a war that is not ours by sending them like, literally your, your buddy's in a fist fight and you throw him a knife and allow him to stab the guy and expect the other guy's buddy over there, not to give him a knife. If he had one, like, it makes no sense that they're so hypocritical with this, you know, what do you expect if you're gonna spend 60, $70 billion sending, you know, Lord knows. Over to Ukraine to give to Lord knows who, right? I mean, I think we do know who, when that comes into con context, right? When we talk about the new, um, leaks from hunter Biden's cell phone, which is going to be the very next episode, I believe that we will do is going to be a deep, deep dive into what actually came in that leak 456 gigabytes of data of hunter Bidens, 126,000 emails, pictures from, you know, all sorts of sexual escapades and drug use and his, uh, uh, underage niece who he allegedly had a, uh, sexual relationship with. Um, I don't know, all sorts of crazy stuff came out of that. But another thing that came outta that was those email. From his account at Rosemont Seneca Rosemont Seneca was hunter Biden's investment firm that basically did a bunch of shady energy deals in Ukraine. Um, give, uh, peddling his father's influence through companies like Barisma. Um, I, I was reading last night. I dove like deep into this. That's why we're not doing it today is cause I have more to look into to it before I put it together for you guys. Um, but it's pretty wild. Um, all of the connections between corporations, all of the things, all the changes of money between Ukraine and the United States, the Biden family and Ukraine, um, China, all of it. So it it's, it's pretty wild. Um, but anyways, $60 billion getting sent to Ukraine, we don't have. Clue where it's actually going. But what we do know, and what's come out recently is going to be the fact that, uh, Ukraine basically was peddling. You know, they've been pushing out these weapons, like they there's been like a, a backdoor exchange of money where, um, these weapons have been found in other countries now. So basically we're sending hundreds of like 60 billion over to Ukraine and tons of tons of weapons and, you know, talking about showing their fighter pilots, how to fly F fifteens and F sixteens. And then also, you know, they're sending the same weapons out the door, the back door and, and profiting from them that way as well. Hmm, who'd have thought. Um, so I find that to be interesting, but let's go ahead and read this. And there's a reason that the F 15 is actually specifically important in this. It's not just the fact that, and I, and I think that the UN has come out and said that they will not supply the F 15 S I wonder how many F 15 S Ukraine had before this engagement Um, but apparently they're gonna be, um, training their fighter pilots on how to use them. And again, so we'll read this article real quick, and then we'll go back to actually why the F 15 is actually important because there's a specific reason why it's not just the fighting capabilities it actually has to do with the radar system that attaches, um, that can connect with NATO. Um, so that's one of the reasons, and we'll discuss what that actual radar system is. But this article goes on to say that Lansky's office confirms us plans to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on F 15 and F 16 fighter jets earlier. Uh, let's see. So as according to the journalist, part of the amount should go to Ukrainian fighter pilots of the $840 billion. Defense policy bill that was passed from the us house. Oh my gosh. That's a lot of money. According to the U the journalist part of the amount should go to training Ukrainian fighter pilots. I wonder if that's supposed to be million, uh, 840 billion. Oh my gosh. And this is coming from Yahoo news. So I can't imagine they had that big of a typo. Um, but according to the journalist part of this amount should go towards training the fighter pilots. The United States plans to train Ukrainian fighter pilots of the F 15 and F 16 fighter jets. This amendment to the us fiscal year 2023 defense funding bill was supported by the house of representatives. A total of 100 million is planned to be allocated for this in turn political scientists and publicist Andre pian. Toski believes that this is an indirect confirmation that Ukraine will get us fighter jets as military aid to defend Russia. However, it is still difficult to say when exactly this may happen. I believe they've come out and said like the UN has come out and said specifically that they're not going to, like, they have an unofficial agreement not to actually send the fighter jets over to Ukraine. We'll see how long that goes. Um, but so the, the actual specific reason that this is important, and I saw this from, uh, conversation on Reddit discussing this thread, where they went into the actual reason why this is important. Um, so let's read what that is. Somebody talks about it being a specific reason due to the radar. Usage. Um, but this actually goes on to say that, um, let's read the first comment first, which says Ukraine will need replacement systems for almost all of their Soviet era equipment. Eventually Russia. Sure. Won't sell them anything. The F 16 is the logical replacement for their aging MIG 20 nines. It's tried and tested technology, which is well suited for Ukraine's current needs. They don't need some deep strike stealth jet. They need something reliable to protect their own airspace. Maybe training fire pilots will make a while, will take a while, but waiting until all their MIG 20 nines are either shot down or simply won't fly. Do the lack of spare parts might not be the prudent thing to do. Maybe, uh, they won't get F sixteens, but it's good thinking to at least have the option rather than being out of options. Now, um, this is the part that I find to be most interesting. This says it might be mentioned else. And I'll get buried anywhere, but the real capability leap here is that these airframes are designed to network with NATO radars in a way that the aircraft currently in Ukraine's inventory are not those big, old flying radars are quite handy for blowing things away over the horizon. Not going to be pretty for our Russian friends. Um, it says it's called data link. So that's the actual radar type that is allowing the NATO individuals to be able to utilize the radar facilities or the radar data that's gonna be coming from these F fifteens. Um, so it says that it's called data link and it's basically like playing with cheat codes on if there's an are AWAC in the sky or a, any friendly planes, all sharing sensor data amongst each other. So it's basically going to allow them to see their airspace much more clear to see who's around, um, and how to actually properly approach it from the airspace perspective, um, by having the F 15. So it's not just the fighting capabilities, right? It's not just the fact that they can now, you know, go up against the fighter jets of Russia. It's actually that they can utilize the radar facilities and the radar capabilities of the F 15, um, to now fight back with that data.  so I thought that to be interesting right now, it, I still think it's funny. The hypocrisy that came out of this between, uh, Ukraine getting all of the $60 billion and Biden specifically funding it. Um, and then him coming out and, you know, uh, critiquing Iran for even considering the fact that they might give drones to Russia. It's like, what do you expect? Right. Everybody has allies. And when you have half the world funding, this war between a large nuclear superpower and Ukraine, which is basically a subsidiary of the UN and the United States by proxy, um, what do you expect? They have their own allies who are going to funds them, right? Like I said, if there was a fist fight that happened in the bar between your buddy and then some random guy and you throw him a knife, don't be surprised when his buddy throws him a knife or even a gun. Right. Like it's kind of expected here. Um, so I think that's interesting. I think it'll be. Um, interesting to see if we actually do supply the F 15 S I don't know why they wouldn't at this point with the way that, you know, we've funded, basically the entirety of this war. You go look at the list of people who have sent money to Ukraine, and it's like, the United States has sent like 70 billion. If this article's right. That number went from 70 billion to like 840 billion. I don't think that's correct though. Um, I believe it was million is what they meant to say. Um, so Yahoo knows if you need an editor, gimme a shout, I'll help you out. Uh, but  now the next thing that we're gonna go into is going to be a terminal list. Now, if you don't know what terminal list is, terminal list is the number one show on Amazon prime right now. And it's a show about a Navy seal. It's actually from a book written by, um, uh, Carr. I forget his first name. I'll look at, well, no, here in just a second, when I start this video. Um, but. It's a book called determinist and Chris Pratt is the lead in this show. And, uh, it's about a Navy seal and there'll be a little bit of spoiler alerts here. So if you're in the middle of watching the first to three or four episodes, maybe the first three episodes, you know, skip ahead maybe a couple minutes.  um, but, uh, basically it's about a Navy seal who has his family spoil alert, right? 3, leave 2, seriously 1, okay fine his family get murdered. Sorry. If you're still listening to this, his family gets murdered and he finds out that he has a brain tumor and his entirety of his Navy seal team gets murdered in a, uh, mission that they were on. And he finds out that it was due to a corporation that was basically giving soldiers medication that was supposed to help block their PTSD. And that gave him a brain tumor. And in order to try and wipe the slate clean and, you know, not have anybody come out and speak out against this drug, that's basically happening between, you know, being sold to these businesses. Um, they, you know, basically kill all of the Navy seals and try to. Them off. So there's no evidence. Okay. There's the premise. Now the company that is the one that funded the pharmaceutical medications is like a big, huge conglomerate that owns every company ever. And just does these investment deals between them. And this is where it gets interesting. So rotten tomatoes gave a rating to the terminal list of like a 30% rating, which if, you know, route and tomatoes and you follow the actual rating systems, um, usually falls pretty in line. At least in some cases with the audience score. In this case, the audience gave it like a 95% rating, 96%, I think last time I checked and, uh, we'll talk about why that's interesting and what might be the cause behind that. But first we'll actually look at the author talking on Fox news to Tucker Carlson around what he believes, uh, is going on there and why. And here we go. Big of Amazon, pretty cool that they made it. Terminal list is based of course, on a bestselling book by Jack Carr. He's one of the executive producers. He's a former Navy seal, one of the best selling novelists in America. One of the good guys, Jack Carr. Thanks so much for coming on. So it must play. It must plea. First of all, congratulations on the book, the many books, this, um, show, but it must please you in a way, not all viewers hate it or not. All critics hate it, but viewers like it much more than critics. How do you feel about. Oh, it, it, uh, falls right in line with everything, uh, that I understand about the current culture and climate in America right now. And it seems to have triggered quite a few of these critics. And I have a couple examples here, daily beast titled their review. The terminal list is an unhinged right wing revenge fantasy, which is odd because right left conservative, liberal are not even mentioned in the show, but, uh, I think it may be because the protagonist is competent with, uh, weapons and tactics. He's strong. He holds those in power accountable, uh, and that could be unsettling for some particularly some maybe senior members of the military who have failed upwards over the last 20 years. Uh, they go on to write, there is some serious danger to the terminal list, pandering to red state viewers with routine references to beer, guns, country music. and hunting. Uh, the daily beast does not like those things. It does not sound like it is much fun over there, but the, uh, the 95%, uh, viewer rating audience rating makes it all worth it. We didn't make it for the critics. Uh, we made it for those in the arena. We made it for the soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine that went down range to Iraq and Afghanistan. So they could sit on the couch and say, Hey, these guys put in the work, they put in the effort to make something special and make a show that speaks, uh, speaks to them. And that 95% rating lets me know that we at least got close. And then, uh, one more line here. It's from TV line. It says the fugitive meat seal team meets a don't tread on meat truck decal, where served up huge helpings of red meat, masculinity, and lots and lots of American flags. They don't like American flags over there game, uh, rant, even sites, rev, revolutionary war era. Don't tread on me flags as a negative. So it's odd that both game rants and TV line had to go back to the 17 hundreds to take the side of the British in their reviews. I found the. I thought that was hilarious. The, they had to go back to take the side of the British, because the meets that don't tread on me thing. I don't know. I thought that was funny. So what this is, again, this is a, a conversation between, uh, Jack Carr. Who's the writer of the terminal list, discussing why he believes it got the ratings that he did. Now. He discusses a little bit in there, which is challenging the powers that be in large corporate organizations. And that is exactly why I think rotten tomatoes gave this the rating that it has. And I think it has a lot more to do with who owns rotten tomatoes and the similarities between the types of things that that company does. And. What's actually going on in this show here, which I find to be interesting. Um, but again, we'll discuss that in one more minute. We have 20, 30 seconds left in this clip and then we'll continue on and discuss the actual reason why I think the terminal list is getting the ratings that it is because I think it's a lot deeper than what Jack car is actually alluding to here at, uh, quite telling But uh, someone wrote a, a horrible review of one of my latest novel in the blood. And they said, uh, something along the lines of what, what do you even call a book like this? And, uh, you call it a, a number one New York times bestselling novel. And someone wrote the same thing about this show. And, uh, you call that the number one series on prime video. All right. So that is all we will listen to on that. Now, here is my theory around why I believe that the terminal list got the ratings that it did. Now, if you know the show of the terminal list, it's about a corporate, a large owning corporate investment company that invests in smaller companies who. Is the powers that be right, the deep state and what ends up happening here is the same type of company that they're alluding to causing these soldiers deaths that this man is going after  is the same one that owns rotten tomatoes. If you know who rotten tomatoes is owned by its Comcast, okay. Now Comcast is not the big, bad Wolf. I'm sure in some senses it might be, but who is, is who owns Comcast, right? And you usually have to go two levels high because they have some type of hierarchy here. So the owner of Comcast is I want you to take a guess starts with a black and then's with the rock And the other highest owner of Comcast is Vanguard. So the same companies that are a part of the military industrial complex, a part of the pharmaceutical industry, a part of the same people who are testing drugs on our military members also, so happens to own the critiquing companies.  that critique the movies that this show is talking about, these same type of organizations. So I think the reason that this got critiques, that it did the reason that these critics are going after the terminal is a, not only the fact that Chris Pratt is basically the only conservative that's out there. Um, but B the fact that BlackRock and Vanguard are the very companies that this fictional book is alluding to having these types of powers and doing these types of things. Now, if you were the owner of BlackRock in Vanguard, and you wanted to eliminate the possibility that the general population wakes up to the idea that there's large conglomerate, multi national, multi trillion dollar companies owned by royalty and old, old money and the Rothchilds and all these, you know, deep state individuals and George Soros of the world, those same individuals are the ones that this show is talking about going after for doing the types of things that these very companies like BlackRock and Vanguard do. They own the pharmaceutical companies, they owned the, the movie CRI critics. They owned the, the companies that, uh, actually released the films. And in this case, they weren't able to get their hands on it, which, you know, to me is in some way telling of, uh, you know, I guess it is on Amazon. So maybe, you know, Amazon is actually also owned by BlackRock. So maybe that's an easy, uh, way of saying that maybe not the case, but it seems to me like this absolutely has to be a hit job on the idea that this is, this show is pushing, which is that there's these large monopoly companies that own everybody and everything. And they literally assassinate people for profit, which we, 100% can conclude happens in the world. Right. For if you are that naive that you don't think corporations are killing people so that they can continue the profit, whether in one way or another directly with assassinations, um, or. By, you know, just poisoning the general population, both physically and mentally with the types of, you know, propaganda that they push, um, then you are naive, but I think that's the real reason. I also think another reason that they're going after Chris Pratt is because he's literally the only conservative ish type of actor in Hollywood and this move movie or show has to do with guns and weapons. And like he said, hunting and all of these, you know, um, what is that? Revenge porn, uh, conservative extreme, right wing ideas like hunting  um, so apparently that just rubbed the critics the wrong way, but I think it more so has to do with who actually owns rotten tomato. Which is Comcast, which is owned by black rock and Vanguard. Um, so there's my theory. Take it or leave it, but you should go watch the terminal list. I think it's a really interesting, you know, I think it's probably some of Chris Pratt's best acting, you know, which maybe, you know, generally speaking, he's not the greatest, you know, method actor in the world  but he seems to have taken this very seriously. And what Jack car does in this show that I appreciate is he talks about how they took a specific aim in this show, wanting to go about it in a way that the veterans, the special forces individuals that are out there that have conducted these missions, watch it and go, yes, that is exactly, you know, how I think that would play down the tactics that they use, the, you know, the military jargon and abbreviations that seem to be half of the words  that you use in the military is very prevalent. Um, but I, I definitely think that that plays into it. And I also think that the fact that, you know, they're owned by the very companies that this show is waking people up to existing also has to do with it. But it has 95% by the audience, 95% score, which is, you know, again, obviously pretty damn close to the highest score you can get. And then the critics give it a 30%. If you watch them, I've watched some shitty movies out there and, uh, they didn't get 30%. And the terminal list is not one of those shows. You cannot like. The content you can say that it's, uh, you know, um, revenge porn, which it's literally a show about somebody who gets his family murdered after being in the military and then goes after the people who murdered his family it's fiction. It's not real, just in case you guys were curious about tomatoes. Um, but , I it's, it's interesting the fact that the critics gave us such a low score when the audience believes that the acting the, the show itself, you know, everything about it was, was really well done, which I agree with, including the fact that there was a ton of Navy seals who were on set with this. Chris Pratt did a ton of training. I think he went to tart tactical in LA, um, and did their courses and learned how to clear rooms and learned how to act properly in these situations. And, you know, said that it was an opportunity for him to really step up, um, his acting. And I think that he really did accomplish that. I think it's a great show. You should, you should, if you haven't started watching it yet, um, you should, I, I, I really think it's a good show. Um, you know, if you don't like violence, then maybe it's not the show for you, but you know, at the same time that these critics are praising shows that are out there, that, you know, are very, very gory. um, you know, terminal list has a couple spots that are a little rough, but  overall, it's a very, very well done show. I, I don't see any reason that the critics should do that other than my theory, which is that, you know, George Soros did it.  not exactly, but kind of. Um, so the next thing is going to be, um, the fact that Ivana Trump died in an accident. Um, according to this article by CNBC IANA, Trump died in a, seems to be a car accident from blunt impact injuries. Um, and that was said by a New York city medical examiner says Ivana Trump, the first wife of ex president Donald Trump died in an accident as a result of suffering blunt force impact injuries to her torso. Um, and she was 73 years old, um, and was found dead in her Manhattan resident. So not a car accident died of blunt force trauma, not from a car accident. I thought it was a car accident. Um, The first wife died in an accident as a result, how do you die from blunt impact injuries to your torso in your own apartment? The New York attorney General's office said that it had agreed at the request of lawyers for Donald Trump and two of his children to postpone depositions scheduled for next week in light of Ivan's death. Wow. So that took a turn. I wasn't expecting that. I literally thought this was from a car accident when I pulled up the article. Um, and it seems to be that there's probably a little bit more to it than that. It says Yvon Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump died in an accident as a result of suffering blunt impact injuries to her torso, a senior New York city official with direct knowledge of the matter said the circumstances of her death are consistent with a fall on the stairs. NBC news reported the official added the death is not suspicious, says the official. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. Okay, bud, you, you fell down the stairs and died from trauma to your stomach. The official added that the death is not suspicious. Yeah. Okay. The official ruling came a day after IANA was found dead in her Manhattan resident. After the New York fire department responded to a call from there earlier Friday, the New York state attorney General's office said it had agreed to add the request of lawyers for Donald Trump and two of his children to postpone depositions. Geez, I would hope so. A spokesperson for the office of the medical chief examiner said that the cause of Ivanna's death was blunt impact trauma. And the matter of her death was the manner of her death was accident. How do you know that? Unless that individual is literally sitting in the room with her, when she falls down the stairs onto her torso and then dies from it, what there's so many sketchy, like celebrity deaths and things like, I, I, I still feel like the Bo Biden situation is a little off, I guess he died of like brain cancer. Um, but it still seems to me any high level official. Who has family or friends or they themselves die. It's always hyper hyper suspicious to me. And this one seems very suspicious. If you don't anything about the staircase documentary on Netflix,  this, this might have not been, you know, the accident that they're alluding to. I would assume it's pretty difficult to fall downstairs and die from blunt trauma to your torso. Right? I can see that from your head, right? If you fall down some stairs and you bash your head on some concrete or something, that makes way more sense to me than blunt force trauma to your torso. It says that Trump's divorce in 1990 was acrimonious with both parties, waging their battle in the big apples tab newspaper, the New York post and the new, yeah. Seems like not the time to be discussing their divorce. Um, Trump 76 married his third wife Melania in 2005, the elder Trump, Donald Jr. And Ivanca had been set to be deposed next week by investigators. So.  oh, Ivanca so the daughter. Okay, so not Ivan. Um, James is eyeing whether the company's illegally manipulated those valuations for financial benefits, such as reduced tax or favorable loan terms. Eric Trump previously was deposed in the case, but involved or invoked his fifth amendment. Right? Um, more than 500 times. That's a lot of times Eric, um, James spokesperson on Friday said in light of the passing of Obama, Trump, we received a request for counsel for Donald Trump and his children to adjourn all three depositions. Now, I don't know the reason why, or what is going on behind the scenes here, but the fact that Trump's being deposed currently for the January 6th deal, and then also happens to have his ex-wife, you know, just talking about the terminal list with large corporations who are killing people off so that they don't go to court and speak about something specific that would harm them, pro their profitability. And then the ex-wife of the president at 73 seemingly healthy individual falls and dies from. Blunt trauma to her torso. Obviously this is horrible, regardless of where you're living politically, you should obviously have sympathy for the family. Um, that's terrible to happen to anybody, especially in that manner. Right? How long was she laying there? If that was an accident? The fact that, you know, it probably wasn't an accident, in my opinion, based on the circumstances, the timing, the fact that the most contr controversial figure in the world's ex-wife dies under weird circumstances, falling down the stairs. Right. Probably seems like the most OG way to assassinate somebody besides showing that they killed themselves, is them falling down the stairs? I don't. Just a guy who watched a lot of murder documentaries  um, but it seems suspect to me, um, again, terrible, horrible. If it's an accident, that's sad. It's terrible. Um, if it's not an accident, one has to only imagine why, who did this? Why did they do it? Um, but it definitely seems a little, if not a lot, a bit fishy to me. Um, the fact that you, you generally don't just fall down the stairs, hurt your torso, your chest, your stomach. If you didn't know what a torso was,  and also die as a result of that trauma. Um, what did you fall into that caused that trauma? You know, are you falling flat on the floor? Like, I just, it makes no sense to me. This is, this is super suspect. Um, and again, terrible for the family, terrible for the individuals involved. Um, but very, very sad and very, very suspect situation to have occurred here. Um, but I don't know what to make of it yet. I guess time will tell. And maybe it won't as we saw with Epstein, cuz you know, the situations that happen here, the same individuals who would do something like this, if the terminal list is right,  have enough power have enough wielding in, in the legal system to where nobody would ever find this out, they would pay off the, you know, who did, who did they say? The, the expert, um, added the death was not suspicious. Um, I don't know, seems super suspicious, but to be not suspicious, right? The fact that they just within a day, but before even any information comes out about how it happened, why it happened, you know, I'm sure if you're Yon Trump, you have dozens of cameras in your Manhattan loft mansion. I don't know. I would assume. Right? I know everybody on the damn street here has a ring on their door. Right? You don't think that Ivana Trump, billions of dollars has a few cameras in her house.  and maybe if she does, they will release them, but I wouldn't hold your breath. Um, this goes on to say, this is a secondary article that I clicked on that said that they said that it was not suspicious. Let's see if it has any more information surrounding the actual, uh, event. Um, it talks about IANA a little bit. It says Yana. Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit, toughness, compassion, and determination. She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children and 10 grandchildren. Hmm. So, um, sad just in general, regardless of where you lean or who you believe in or what you think politically, uh, 73 year old falling down the stairs and dying from stomach trauma definitely comes with its own suspicions. All right. Now the next thing that we're gonna discuss here is going to be a Senate hearing where there was a line of questioning that I found to be interesting. Um, we'll see if you have the same thoughts and here is the clip right now. Professor bridges. You said several times, you've used a phrase. I wanna make sure I understand what you mean by it. You've referred to people with a capacity for pregnancy. Would that be women, many women, CIS women have the capacity for pregnancy. Many CIS women do not have the capacity for pregnancy. Um, there are also trans men who are capable of pregnancy, as well as non-binary people who are capable of pregnancy. So this isn't really a women's rights issue. It's a it's. We can recognize that this impacts women while also recognizing that it impacts other groups. Those things are not mutually exclusive. Senator Holly. Oh, so your view is, is that the core of this, this right then is about what.  so, um, I wanna recognize that your line of questioning, um, is transphobic , um, and it opens up trans people to violence by not recognizing them. Wow. You're saying that I'm opening up people to violence by asking whether or not women or the folks who can have pregnancies. So I'm one. I wanna note that one out of five transgender, uh, persons have attempted suicide. So I think it's important because of my line of questioning, because, so we can't talk about it because denying that trans people exist and pretending not to know that they exist, I'm denying that trans people exist by asking you, if you're talking about women, you having pregnancies, do you believe that, uh, men can get pregnant? No, I don't think men can get pregnant. So you are not gonna trans people like this thing. And that leads to violence. Is this how you run your classroom? Are students allowed to question you? Absolutely. Or they also treated like this or? No? They're allowed to question. They're opening up people to violence. We have a good time in my class. You should join. I bet you might learn a lot. Wow. I would learn a lot. I've learned a lot since in this exchange. Absolutely extraordinary. Yep. I believe she's a Yale law professor or from some sort of prestigious university. This woman gets up there and says, basically that, um, talking about trans individuals and the fact that he, he asked her, you know, what are they? And I guess that's the conversation that I think is interesting to bring up with these people is like, you know, again, I think you should be able to do whatever you want. I don't think the government should infringe upon your right to do anything, but for you to try to force other people to abide by your reality and not their own is not your place to do so. And it's definitely not the government's place to enforce it or social media companies. Um, but in this case scenario, she asked him, do you think a man can get pregnant? And this guy says, no, I don't think that a man can get pregnant. And she says that he's opening up trans peopl

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If you would like to tell your Truth story about your experience on Jan. 6th, 2020 at the capital, then click the link below.https://www.wethepeoplestand.org/There's a story narrative being carried out by Nancy Pelosi in the Biden administration right now, in regards to what happened on January 6, its US Capitol. At first, when this developed, it was a rally in a protest. And as the media took hold of it now became an assault, a riot, an insurrection, a coup attempt. And now with Nancy's own words, it's a terrorist attack. So what really happened on that day, we may never know as long as the powers that be have control of the mic. As you will see in the upcoming conversation I have with two people that were on the grounds of the Capitol in the mall during that time, and then their subsequent 12 FBI agent siege on their home, you will see how deep and far fetched this narrative begins to develop in what they're willing to do to intimidate God fearing country loving individuals, and get ready for a conversation and a story that should make you really wonder who's in control. Okay, welcome to remnant revolution with this episode of faith, freedom Fridays, and I'm here with a special guest, Paul and Marilyn Hooper. Now Paul's not with us but Maryland's here, they're from Homer, Alaska. So that's about south of Anchorage not sure how far, quite a bit in it at a four-hour drive, four-hour drive, okay. You're going to have an unbelievable experience, listen to the story that they go through just regular people that got caught up in what the January 6 at the Capitol. events happened, and they just got caught up in it. And you really need to hear this story. Because this could be you. It could be anybody right now but wanted to introduce you to her Maryland. Thanks for coming on the podcast. I thank you for inviting me. I'm excited to be here. So tell us a little bit about you guys. You're operating in. Right. Yeah. Yeah. Tell us a little bit about your background just so people know that. You're not some crazy, you know, far left far-right person you're not you're just Christian. Well, we spirit fear old. Yeah.And we do live in Homer, Alaska, which shouldn't make, you know, makes us a little suspect for many things. One of the favorite bumper stickers there is. We're here cuz we're not all there. So I can't vouch completely for being normal. Most people who live in Alaska, try to avoid being too normal. Because otherwise, you know, live in the lower 48. But as far as in this context, I would say we're, you know, pretty dull and boring. As far as there's one of the reasons we live at the end of the road as far away as you can get from all the goings-on in the lower 48 is so big, you're pulled into all the goings-on in the lower 48. So it's a surprise to us, and a surprise to the community to have DC show up in Homer?A 4500 miles from Washington DC is where y'all are located. So yeah, I want the audience to understand 4500 miles away, they're enjoying life after they made a little visit to DC.So we we moved to Alaska, I moved there sight, unseen, my husband had been for a couple of weeks backpacking trip and fell in love with the area of Homer in particularly. And he kept talking about it, and he wanted to go for a visit. And finally I said, you know, there's nothing down here that we're that interested in. Let's just pack up and go and see if we'd love it or not. So we I got to Homer, and it's just a great mix of hippie, good food good are lots of variety of people, you have all spectrums of political views. And I like the diversity. The scenery is spectacular. And it's a place I say, I love the priorities of the people there because nobody cares what you drive, what you wear, what how big your house is. And I was just refreshing to be somewhere where people just want to know who you are in. What's what you're passionate about why? So we got there. And like most people who move to Homer, we had to figure out a way to make a living. And we had always been dragging people home with us that we met and putting them up and letting them eat all of our food for free. So we kind of suspected we might be good at hospitality. And then we thought, what would it be like if we bought a little place then did kind of a bed and breakfast and people actually paid to eat all of our food instead of just freeloading? So that's how it started about 21 years ago, and we're still in the same location. And we must have guessed right, because it's still working for us. Well,yeah, I saw some pictures on your Instagram of there's a deck overlooking the lake, I'll fetch your house, that's beautiful. Just to be able to just sit in there. That'd be cool. Just to sit out there and just drink in the scenery. And yeah, I say the away from it all. Yeah, be away from it all. And our motto, our intention is to bring heaven to earth. And that's a deck overlooking catch Mark Bay, in Homer, and it actually has huge tidal variation. So sometimes it looks like a quiet lake. And sometimes it looks like a very big angry ocean, we have waves will come all the way up over the 15 foot sea wall, when there's a good storm going on outside, and we have almost a 30 foot tidal variation from high tide, low tide, twice the day. So it's a very active place today on that deck of those lots to stay.So how did somebody in just this nice, sleepy, enjoyable area end up in Washington DC, on January 6, and then as you will explain a little bit later, with several FBI agents with guns at your doorstep? How does that happen? I mean, help people understand well, right. As far as getting to DC is, how we got there is not that unusual for Alaskans. Anyway, in that whenever you leave Alaska, because it is such a large, long journey, especially coming from Homer, which is still a four-hour drive to the airport, and then a flight down, and then a flight wherever you actually want to go intend to want to make it count. And this was January, so it's very winter, in Alaska, we were heading down to a friend's wedding in South Dakota, which not exactly what we're Alaskans are looking to go into that but good friends. So we went have ever told ourselves, all right, we're gonna make it up for this wedding, then, you know, we're not going to put all that traveled to waste, let's stay outside as long as we can. And so we had some time in Vegas, we had some time in Phoenix planned, grabs the sunshine play. And there was we've been I've been closely following the adjudicators and the people who have attempted to adjudicate the, for the election count, and have been listening to the eyewitness testimonies from any of the state hearing. So I had concerns about the process and was very process-oriented. And I was concerned about what was happening to the election process. And then I heard that there had been some kind of a tweet or something that went out, I don't have any social media. So I'm not. I don't follow any of them not tied in. With all those goings-on, I have too much to do, to sit on social media as far as so. And I run a spa and I want to have a peaceful life in her life. And I don't see that social media contributes to that, though. I just tend to avoid it. But I did hear that there was some kind of a tweet that had gone out and that people were invited who wanted to ask questions or stand-in and asked Congress to take a closer look at this to hold the states accountable for their electoral processes. And it happened to be the day before we had to get to return. So I thought, well, this sounds to me like maybe I got an opportunity. Maybe we're supposed to be going to this and looked online to see what was tickets, how much were tickets fee to get from Phoenix to DC for the day of the rally. And it was like 36 bucks the person and just because the tickets were so cheap, we almost would have gone anyway. Because you can't fly. We can fly from Homer to Anchorage. It's a 30-minute flight and it costs $150. So you can fly across the country for $36 you just need to do it. So yeah, that's how we got there.So you guys were at the rally. And I'm going to pull up screenshots so we can get into showing a little bit. Now for those that are on the podcast, you won't see this, you can go to the YouTube channel and check it out. Let's see, I see the map. Okay. All right. So basically, you guys flew out to DC. Tell us a little bit I guess about, just real quickly, this website you've set up we the people stand? It's kind of a because of all that you've gone through, you set this site up for other people that have had experiences in DC that need to know what's going on? that correct?That is correct. I'm actually hoping it serves a number of functions. One of the things I'm learning as I'm becoming more educated about how the law works is that any assertions or accusation unrebutted stands as truth. And since I had a bunch of agents with a lot of accusations show up in my home with guns, and pitchforks, I believed that it was important for me to rebut their accusations. And they didn't seem interested in letting me do that with them. So I thought that my best recourse was to bring it to the public. And I was encouraged, though, I wanted to put it there. So I was on record as to what my actions had been that day, anything that I had or hadn't been involved, and then also to encourage others to have a voice of sharing what their eyewitness experiences, because we're getting a lot of blowback on popular media, creating, in my mind creating a narrative. And most of the people who are speaking about it are not eyewitnesses to the event. And the way they're putting together I guess that's one way I've explained it as we have a number of friends who were involved in what are they called reality TV shows. And so it's hard to remember what they're called because of how little reality is in them. And I've learned from these friends that that they'll create a story arc for the show, they'll take a lot of footage. And apparently, the FBI has hundreds of hours of footage. That's what they told me. And now that's coming out in the media as well. And they're handpicking a few slices of that to fit and a narrative and arc story that they wanted to create. But if you looked at the footage in totality, it wouldn't support that story at all. So I believe that not just myself, but there were hundreds of 1000s of patriots there, I believe we need to rebut the story, we need to share our experience our eyewitness experience about what's going on, I would caution that if you had been invited inside of the Capitol or been side of the Capitol, don't share because that you're in a very vulnerable situation. But the hundreds of 1000s the majority of people were never in the capital. And in many, we're never even near the capital. So those people I believe, are in a safe enough position to get their stories on record, cuz we need to not let the history books reflect what's being presumed and accused inserted. And if we don't rebut it, but stance is true. So we need to rebut it. Good point. And this is where you, you guys come into all this is that go through, we'll walk through this, but you actually never made it into the capital, you were on the grounds, but you were never in the capital. And as you'll see in just minute things. You know, things went really way off the charts of several months later. So take us through your day there. And we'll kind of walk through this. So you got there. What, eight o'clock, sir. So we have an uneventful flight in Yeah, we had an uneventful flight in the night before I stayed outside of DC where we could actually enjoy a meal. They had DC very locked down and then grabbed an Uber in in the morning, probably 70 and get in line with the other hundreds of 1000s of people. And we don't usually do lines but since your since it was just a day of standing around anyway, we thought well, we'll get into the line to go into the lips because if we're gonna be here all the way from Alaska, we might as well be up close to not just looking at it from jumbotrons you know, a mile back. So we went ahead and got in the long line to see if we could be seven The people in the ellipse up close to the platform and get to have eyes, eye eyes on close enough to see ourselves the people speaking. And that was a, you know, a couple of hour journey to get into the ellipse. And then once in there, you just hang out, you do all the things you do when you're at a rally, this is my first one. But it seemed very typical, you chair these things you chance you, you know, visit with the other people around you. So it's six hours of standing around, basically, in the cold, it rained a little bit it was about it was almost it was prior to right around freezing. And then when the they announced Trump about 11am, and according to the schedule, we had seen there were supposed to be a break from 9am till noonish. And then everyone was supposed to walk to the Capitol and stand up for the Capitol. Be there for the one o'clock when it went into session, and just be a presence outside saying Hi, we're here. Or we have eyes on, you know, do the right thing. And they, the speaker started at 9am and then 11. And they announced Trump. And then an hour later he came out to speak so.So that was odd. to people around. Well, that's but I've never been to anything. So I mentioned that. And they said oh, he's always late. So I was like, okay, and I'm thinking in my head. But aren't we supposed to walk to the Capitol by 10 o'clock, because it's at least a 45-minute walk, because it's a long way away? And this is hundreds of 1000s maybe a million people. But whatever is shown on the map here. elliptical grounds South is over here. And then you've walked on took it you say it took you an hour and 38 minutes? Well, that was your timeline. Back then it takes longer if you go the wrong opposite way first. So like over here to the one that was part of our challenges, yeah, being directionally challenged. And so when Trump showed up at noon to start speaking, I thought, well, maybe he's just gonna keep it short. So we can all walk down there. But he didn't keep it short. He went over an hour. So he didn't finish till after one o'clock. And, and a lot of people were kind of complaining, like, Hey, I weren't supposed to walk to the capitals. So but you know, it's not our show. So then finally, he finished that, about 110 15. And there's cheering and music, and then we're all supposed to walk down to the Capitol. And by this point, half the people were around and going, like, what's the point? whatever they're gonna do, they've already done and we're still here. So half people, we're around, we're like, yeah, we're just going to lunch and going home. People left left the mall that we had been near.Now you say, one spot here, you say hurting and praying with intensity and resolve. So there's a lot of prayer going on with different groups. And yeah, lots are going on and meet, we had an hour between when they announced Trump coming out when he actually did come out. So there was a lot of opportunity in time just to be in prayer. So there was a lot of prayer going on. And people just, it really had a sense of holy ground that people were just grieving and concerned that there were severe problems with the electoral process, and that the legislature, there was fear the legislature wouldn't be willing to address your look at it. So just a lot of intercession and prayer and hoping for, for the nation.So won a bunch of terrorists and anarchism, anarchistic. Things like that. milling around, down, down where you guys read?Well, there were definitely a number of people. Yeah, there are definitely a number of people decorated. A lot of decoration. A lot of a lot of all different kinds of people. We weren't sure if we would feel safe because you hear the reports from other rallies about altercations between antifa etc. So our concern wasn't the other people there wanting to be at the rally, but whether there be instigators who would come and create problems or altercations. So, but my husband Paul is six foot seven, so he's usually not one picked out of a crowd to come after. So if I stay close to him, I feel pretty good.Yeah, he looks pretty tall.There. There was never any sense of any threat. He is call. And when we were there, everybody just seems so kind. But you know, it's probably half a million at least people could be a million Because you just can't see when there's just people everywhere. And so you have, I mean, if you'd like people watching, it's definitely a good place to do people watching, because you're gonna have some, just about everything. And people who are there for completely unrelated reasons because they want to sell peanuts, or they want to talk about their, you know, their grandma's scarfs or, you know, whatever thing they've set out. So it's not like a big fare. Now, say where you, you 1130 You're still at the stage, right? And then you meet, you run across Epoch Times. Joshua Phillips, yeah. That was that one. Yeah, that was that 130. So when the event finally ended, and half the people that we could hear, we're like, well forget it, we're just going home the other ones? Well, we might as well just walk to the capital that nobody's in a hurry, because it's already past the time anyway, we thought, Well, you know, we're at, we worked our way to the front of the ellipse. So we're now at the very back of women and children and strollers and grandmas. So there's nothing fast about this group getting to the Capitol. So we thought, like, we're just gonna hang out and grab a seat because we've been standing for hours, and now their seats that we can sit in, and do you know, decompress and, and visit with whoever stands around and has seen epic times there. And we love epic times. We love Joshua Phillips, though, they were hanging out. So we cornered him and embarrass him and make him take a selfie with us. So he was very gracious. And that was fun. And then we thought, well, we might as well walk to the Capitol, because it's not quite time to head to the plane. And, you know, we're kind of bored. And then we end, and then we went to go look for my husband's backpack, because they make you if you're going to go into the ellipse, you can't take any backpacks or almost anything with you, because you are close enough to the speakers that their security concerns. So there's a huge pile of mountains of backpacks everywhere. And there was no promise, they said they were just gonna haul them away or let them sit there that we were forsaking our crockery. Basically, they said, there's no guarantees, we're not safeguarding your property. So I, I mentioned to my husband, Paul, hey, let's go get your backpack. He was like, that's not gonna be there's gonna be totally gone. And I was like, Well, yeah, we are in DC. We're not in Homer anymore. But I was like, let's just go, let's just go check it out and see. And we went, and there was nothing disturbed in it. Everything was still in it. And there was even people hanging around if somebody started to start rummaging through a page or go like, Hey, why are you picking through backpacks? Either, you know, it's yours, or it's not, don't be climbing and people stuff. So it was that respectful of an attitude where people were watching out after each other's stuff? NFL? Yeah, I was really impressed.Okay. Okay, so then you went route 230, you ended up at the White House? Is that where you took a wrong turn? About last?Yeah. So after he found the backpack, we started heading out. And then we're trying to guess because our phones, there's no cell service? There's no, you know, we're not familiar with the mall. And so we weren't sure which direction the Capitol even was. And so we're trying to go like, well, where does it look like the most people direction people are headed? So we just started following people. And apparently, we followed people that were going to the Capitol, or to the White House, not to the Capitol. So so we got turned back by the White House. Police who said no, you can't come into the White House. We said like, oh, we're trying to get to the Capitol. So they said turn around and go back the other way. So that's what we did. And then we stopped and had hot dogs and listed t shirts and and we didn't know if there was any reason to go to the Capitol, but then suddenly, we started hearing sirens, and tons of cars with lights speeding by like, I don't know, 3040 they just like they just an endless row of cars going by and sirens. And so we thought, well, that's interesting. But that sounds dangerous. Like we shouldn't go that way now. Because there's some kind of big brawl happening, you know, on the lawn in front of the Capitol between instigators and and people who are there, the rally is what we presumed. And so we started asking people who were walking away from the Capitol area. And they said that no, that the capital had actually had been breached and there were people coming and going inside and the and that there were even rumors that somebody had been shot. And we're like, oh my gosh, that's so strange. First of all, how would people get in the Capitol? And then we've got curious, we thought, well, let's just walk that way as long as it feels safe. Because who doesn't? We're here. This is obviously can be a story. We should at least be eyewitnesses somewhat to what's going on that seems responsible as long as you know.I mean, how many Yeah, you know, good car accidents. Exactly. You go, we go out the door. Listen for the ambulance, we're gonna go chase it. So. Yeah. Hey. Alright, so about 320, you actually made it to near the grounds Capitol grounds shows here. And so we're looking at 323 30 that y'all are just getting there. And it's cracked almost over about this crowd.Yeah. Right. That's what we assumed. But we were surprised because of how many people had left the mall. After the rally. We were shocked by how many people were still there. So there had 2 million people there at the beginning because they're still looked like there was half a million on the lawn and the extended grounds. They just were everywhere. It was like a big Animal House Party, there are people hanging, it kind of looks like that everybody's hanging over everything. Alright, so let's so make its cap rounds about 330. We just watched and talk to people because again, there's still no internet, there's no cell service. Nobody can get any information on what's going on through any phone access. So we're really the people there are really counting on somebody who is there some official presence communicating with them because otherwise, there's no information. And there were no capital police or other official federal boot for this part of the podcast. Sorry for the technical difficulties we're having with zoom. But we'll pick it up again next week, and get into the meat of the FBI, and their search for Nancy's below C's laptop.