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Despite being a solid 246 days past "day one", prices are not going down and Americans are being forced to make tough choices when it comes to rent, groceries and other expenses. We hear from our wonderful listeners on what they can and can't afford and why this is so impactful for our young people and seniors. Then, our friend Jim Santelle joins the show to talk about his show Amicus: A Law Review, as well as the curious case of Ed Martin, Alex Jones and why Todd Blanche did a good thing? Also, what's the opposite of "The Best And The Brightest"? Whatever it is, that's the revolving door of The Trump Administration. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guest: Jim Santelle

This Day in Legal History: Sandra Day O'Connor Sworn in to SCOTUSOn September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, breaking a 191-year gender barrier in the nation's highest judicial body. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan, O'Connor's appointment fulfilled a campaign promise to appoint a woman to the Court and was confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous 99-0 vote. A former Arizona state senator and judge on the Arizona Court of Appeals, O'Connor brought to the bench a pragmatic approach rooted in her Western upbringing and legislative experience.Her arrival on the Court was not merely symbolic—it signaled a shift in the perception of women in positions of legal authority and reshaped the public's view of judicial legitimacy. Though she identified as a moderate conservative, O'Connor quickly became a pivotal swing vote in many closely contested cases. Her jurisprudence favored case-by-case balancing over rigid ideological lines, particularly in areas such as abortion rights, affirmative action, and religious liberty.In the landmark Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) decision, O'Connor co-authored the controlling opinion that reaffirmed the core holding of Roe v. Wade, while allowing for certain state regulations. She also cast decisive votes in cases involving Title IX, voting rights, and the Establishment Clause. Her influence was especially pronounced in a Court that, during much of her tenure, was deeply divided ideologically.O'Connor's presence helped pave the way for future female justices, including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Her swearing-in marked not just the inclusion of a woman's voice on the bench, but a redefinition of judicial neutrality and consensus-building. O'Connor retired in 2006, but her legacy remains foundational to the evolution of the modern Supreme Court and its relationship to gender and law.Apple Inc. and US Bank have both exited enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) years earlier than originally scheduled. The terminations, posted on the CFPB's website, end the agency's oversight of their compliance with prior settlements. Apple was previously penalized, along with Goldman Sachs, for misleading Apple Card customers and mishandling service issues, resulting in a combined $89 million in penalties and restitution. Though Apple had been subject to five years of compliance monitoring, that obligation was lifted after less than one year. Goldman Sachs remains under CFPB monitoring.US Bank faced enforcement in 2023 for freezing unemployment benefit accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic and was required to pay $20.7 million in penalties and customer redress. Its five-year monitoring period has also ended prematurely. These terminations follow a recent trend of the CFPB closing enforcement cases early, including those involving Navy Federal Credit Union and Toyota Motor Credit Corp., as the agency braces for budget-related staffing reductions. The CFPB, Apple, and US Bank have not commented publicly on the decisions.Apple, US Bank Latest to Exit CFPB Enforcement Actions EarlyThe U.S. Department of Justice is continuing its investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over alleged mortgage fraud, reportedly following pressure from President Donald Trump. The probe, led by senior DOJ official Ed Martin, is based in the Eastern District of Virginia and focuses on whether James misrepresented her residence status on mortgage applications. The case originated from a referral by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, though James denies any wrongdoing.The investigation had previously stalled after Erik Siebert, the former U.S. attorney overseeing the matter, concluded there wasn't sufficient evidence to press charges. Siebert resigned last week amid internal pressure, and was replaced by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-aligned attorney recently sworn in as interim U.S. attorney. Trump intensified calls for action with a now-deleted Truth Social post demanding prosecution.Attorney General Pam Bondi, who appointed Martin as a special attorney, has publicly supported continuing the investigation. Her office emphasized that the case was ongoing and not being reopened, signaling a firm stance on pursuing alleged fraud against the government. Halligan, formerly Trump's lawyer in his classified documents case, has not commented on the James probe.Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Probe Is Moving Ahead at DOJ (1)Two Black men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, have received a combined $150,000 settlement from the city of Boston after being wrongly accused in a 1989 murder case that intensified racial tensions. The case involved the killing of Carol Stuart, a pregnant white woman, whose husband falsely claimed they had been abducted by a Black man. Swanson and Bennett were arrested and publicly identified as suspects, though they were never formally charged. The husband later took his own life after his story unraveled, and his brother admitted to helping hide the murder weapon.Bennett will receive $100,000, and Swanson will receive $50,000. In 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu formally apologized to both men following renewed public attention from the HBO series Murder in Boston, which revisited the case and its racially charged aftermath. The episode remains a painful example of how institutional bias and racial profiling distorted justice and harmed innocent people.The settlement also reflects broader efforts by U.S. cities to confront historic injustices in the wake of national reckoning following the 2020 police killing of George Floyd.Black men wrongly linked to 1989 Boston murder get $150,000 settlement | ReutersThe Arizona Supreme Court has rejected a proposal that would have allowed individuals without full law licenses to represent or prosecute criminal defendants after completing a shortened training path. The plan, developed by the Administrative Office of the Courts, aimed to address attorney shortages in rural areas and ease the burden on public defender and prosecutor offices by offering a faster, more affordable route to limited criminal practice. Participants would have undergone two semesters of criminal law classes, a nine-month supervised practice period, and passed a specialized exam.However, the proposal faced strong opposition from prosecutors and public defenders, who warned it could lower public confidence in indigent defense, depress pay rates, and lead to constitutional challenges. Critics also argued the plan might reinforce negative perceptions about the quality of representation for low-income defendants.Arizona already allows non-lawyers to perform limited legal work in areas like family and landlord-tenant law, but this proposal would have been the first to extend that model into criminal defense. The state will continue exploring alternative licensing routes, such as the Lawyer Apprentice Program, which offers a path to licensure for law graduates who fail the bar exam by placing them in supervised legal work for two years.Arizona nixes fast-track lawyer licensing plan for criminal cases | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This Day in Legal History: Judiciary Act of 1789On September 24, 1789, Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, formally titled An Act to Establish the Judicial Courts of the United States. This foundational statute created the structure of the federal judiciary as we know it today, establishing a three-tiered court system consisting of district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme Court. At the top sat a six-member Supreme Court, with one Chief Justice and five Associate Justices. The Act also created 13 district courts and three circuit courts, aligning largely with state boundaries, and assigned federal judges to serve on both district and circuit courts—a practice known as “circuit riding.”The Act gave federal courts jurisdiction over a wide range of cases, including those involving federal law, disputes between states, and cases between citizens of different states. It also authorized the Supreme Court to review decisions from state courts when federal law was at issue, a power that would later be affirmed in Martin v. Hunter's Lessee (1816). The Act created the office of the Attorney General, tasked with representing the United States in legal matters, and laid the groundwork for the U.S. Marshals Service.One of the most controversial provisions was Section 25, which allowed the Supreme Court to overturn state court decisions that conflicted with federal law or the U.S. Constitution—an early assertion of federal supremacy. The Act was largely the product of compromise, balancing the concerns of Federalists, who favored a strong national judiciary, and Anti-Federalists, who feared centralized power.The Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law by President George Washington on the same day he nominated the first justices to the Supreme Court. Chief among them was John Jay, who became the nation's first Chief Justice. The Act did not resolve all questions about federal judicial power, but it laid a durable foundation that, with amendments, remains in place more than two centuries later.The Justice Department's “weaponization” working group, led by controversial interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, has launched an inquiry into alleged improper practices at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). In a June letter to then-Acting PTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart, Martin accused the agency of covertly targeting certain patent applications—especially those in the electrical and artificial intelligence fields—for secret scrutiny and delay. He alleged the existence of a Biden-era revival of the discontinued Sensitive Application Warning System (SAWS), a program once used to quietly flag questionable applications without applicant knowledge. To be clear, these “questionable applications” were for things like free energy systems and so-called “miracle cures.”Martin, who framed his inquiry as part of enforcing President Trump's executive orders on transparency, claimed Stewart had uncovered and ended the secretive policy. The letter demanded records related to the review of AI-related patents and other complex applications. The investigation was triggered by a PTO presentation highlighting a study on “patent thickets,” or overlapping patent claims in large families, which revealed examiner challenges in identifying double patenting issues in up to 22% of cases.Critics argue that such behind-the-scenes programs lack transparency and due process for inventors. Veteran patent attorney Tom Franklin warned that any flagging system that denies applicants notice and opportunity to respond undermines legal fairness. However, some public interest advocates, like Alex Moss, defended the PTO's efforts to improve patent quality, dismissing claims of illegality as political posturing.Martin's involvement has drawn scrutiny given his record of dismissing January 6 prosecutions, purging prosecutors, and publicly airing inflammatory and racist remarks, including blaming “crazy Black ladies” for his firing from CNN. Now awaiting Senate confirmation for the U.S. Attorney role in D.C., Martin's actions at DOJ—and this patent investigation—are fueling growing opposition in Congress.DOJ ‘Weaponization' Leader Sought Info on Patent Office ProgramA federal judge has extended an injunction blocking the Trump administration from imposing political and ideological conditions on federal grant funding. The order, issued by Judge Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, follows a previous temporary restraining order granted in August. The court found that cities and counties led by Fresno, California, are likely to succeed in their lawsuit, which argues the administration exceeded its legal authority and violated constitutional protections.The plaintiffs challenge a series of Trump executive orders, including one from August 7, which restricted federal funding from being used to support policies involving racial equity, environmental justice, transgender rights, immigration protections, and what it called “anti-American values.” Local governments say they were told to strip grant applications of any mention of “equity” or related concepts, or risk losing funding. Fresno reported receiving a letter from HUD on August 18, questioning its compliance with these mandates.Judge Seeborg agreed the orders may violate multiple legal provisions, including the Spending Clause, the Fifth and Tenth Amendments, and the Administrative Procedure Act. The court found that the conditions were likely arbitrary, beyond the scope of the administration's statutory authority, and unconstitutional. The administration had asked that any injunction be narrowly tailored, but Seeborg extended the broader block on enforcing these grant conditions.Trump Further Blocked From Imposing Federal Grant ConditionsU.S. law schools are reporting record-breaking first-year enrollment in 2025, driven by an 18% surge in applicants—a sharp jump following an already strong admissions cycle in 2024. Elon University School of Law is among seven schools announcing their largest-ever incoming classes, while at least ten others, including Harvard, reported their biggest first-year cohorts in over a decade. Harvard Law School enrolled 579 students this fall, up 3% from its norm and the largest class since at least 2011.The full scope of national enrollment won't be known until the American Bar Association releases official numbers in December, but early reports suggest crowded campuses and logistical challenges like classroom capacity and student support services. The University of Hawaii, Liberty University, Rutgers, Pace, and several regional law schools also saw record or near-record first-year intake.While law school deans are celebrating the growth, some industry experts are cautious. Nikia Gray of the National Association for Law Placement warned that an influx of graduates in 2028 could saturate the job market, especially as law firms scale back entry-level hiring due to AI advancements. Still, others see opportunity—Southern Illinois Law Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson noted rising student numbers may help address access-to-justice issues in underserved regions, or “legal deserts.”The last major spike in law school enrollment came in 2021 amid COVID-19, but that cohort graduated into a strong job market. Whether the class of 2028 will enjoy similar employment success is uncertain, as economic conditions and tech disruption may shift in the coming years.Applicant boom drives record first-year law school classes | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump had another late night meltdown as he says he will sue ABC and Jimmy Kimmel while pushing the United States government closer to a shutdown.Then, on the rest of the menu, Trump goon Ed Martin threatened Sandy Hook hero FBI Special Agent William Aldenberg for being part of the Alex Jones suit; Black church leaders reject Charlie Kirk's martyrdom and point to his race rhetoric; and, a former Tennessee House speaker was sentenced to three years in prison over a legislative mail scheme.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Paris court is set to rule on Sarkozy's illegal campaign financing by Libya's Ghadafi government; and, Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned that Russia is spending hundreds of millions of euros to “take power” in a pivotal parliamentary election.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Chaos doesn't take the weekend off, but David Waldman does, so apocalypse later, make it Monday, ok? Trump's ouster of Jimmy Kimmel Is much worse than you think it is… maybe even worse than I think it is! The remaining late-night hosts satirically bowed to Trump, but it kind of felt like a rehearsal while old Charlie Kirk Show scripts are being loaded into their teleprompters. Trump and MAGA have no problem with their pronouns, “they” is never “them”, no matter how much they seem like them. Trump will exterminate all of them… or “they” … Obviously, the only way to defend against something like this would be to hire more dipshits for the dumbasses to yell at. And they had better be real dipshits too, because any dumbass can tell if you're just pretending to be a dipshit by just looking at you. Case in point, U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert will be fired for not pressing false charges against Letitia James, while Ed Martin is free to McGruff cosplay outside James' house. The case against Lisa Cook is in tatters, while the team that put together the New York Times lawsuit orders another round of drinks. South Korea had such high hopes for us, then they turned on the news. They are beginning to see that with Trump they don't need to FA to FO. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be waiting 27 years and three months for Trump's pardon. Vladimir Putin must have had TACO translated into Russian, and is checking out Poland, Romania, and Estonia.

Ashe in America and Alpha Warrior host a laid-back but fiery episode of Why We Vote, tackling breaking news and election integrity fights. They open with Ed Martin's call to free Tina Peters, praising her courage and highlighting Trump's pressure campaign on Colorado—including his decision to move Space Command to Alabama, citing mail-in ballot fraud. The hosts dig into Colorado's political landscape, exposing how uniparty players like former Perkins Coie attorneys are being placed in key state roles to obstruct transparency. They connect these moves to Trump's broader strategy, pointing out how funding cuts and federal investigations are hitting Colorado where it hurts. Beyond that, the episode unpacks debates over Second Amendment rights, National Guard deployments in blue states, and Democratic governors' fear that Trump will use the military to secure elections. With humor, sponsor shoutouts, and even a detour into alpaca farming at Willow Wind Farm, Ashe and Alpha balance lighthearted banter with serious analysis of the battles ahead for free and fair elections.

This week, Scott sat down with old and new Lawfare colleagues—Benjamin Wittes, Renée DiResta, and Michael Feinberg—to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“An Old Fashioned Anti Raid.” Former Trump National Security Advisor (turned Trump critic) John Bolton got a rude awakening this past week when the FBI conducted a raid at his home, reportedly on the grounds that he is believed to have retained classified information from his time in office. It's the latest in a recent spate of (well publicized) investigations targeting Trump's critics and enemies, including a series of mortgage fraud investigations into Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook (who Trump now purports to have removed for cause), New York Attorney General Letitia James (which coincided with a photo shoot that Justice Department official Ed Martin did, uninvited, outside of her home), and Senator Adam Schiff. How big a threat are such investigations to Trump's enemies? And what will their long-term implications be for the Justice Department?“Uncleared and Present Danger.” Last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard pulled security clearances from 37 current and former intelligence officials on the purported grounds that they had “abused the public trust by politicizing and manipulating intelligence, leaking classified intelligence without authorization, and/or committing intentional egregious violations of tradecraft standards.” Those affected range from current senior intelligence officials to former officials who have been out of government for years to current senior congressional staffers. What are the consequences likely to be of Gabbard's actions and what does it show about the Trump administration's approach to national security agencies?“Blue Sky Thinking.” In response to a state law mandating age verification for anyone seeking to use social media platforms, Bluesky has opted to shut down its services in the state of Mississippi. What does this sort of response tell us about the trajectory of state and federal regulations, and what the impact might ultimately be on the internet?In Object Lessons, Ben is letting The Algorithm light his way—literally—with solar-powered sunflower lights. Renée, not to be outdone, also bows before our algorithmic overlord and wants you to stream Red Bull's YouTube dance battles. Scott is using his green thumb to plant the seeds of some versatile green fruit. And Michael is going less horticultural, more horrifying, by planting horror movie props around his house—because nothing says “I love you” like a severed head in the fridge.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with old and new Lawfare colleagues—Benjamin Wittes, Renée DiResta, and Michael Feinberg—to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“An Old Fashioned Anti Raid.” Former Trump National Security Advisor (turned Trump critic) John Bolton got a rude awakening this past week when the FBI conducted a raid at his home, reportedly on the grounds that he is believed to have retained classified information from his time in office. It's the latest in a recent spate of (well publicized) investigations targeting Trump's critics and enemies, including a series of mortgage fraud investigations into Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook (who Trump now purports to have removed for cause), New York Attorney General Letitia James (which coincided with a photo shoot that Justice Department official Ed Martin did, uninvited, outside of her home), and Senator Adam Schiff. How big a threat are such investigations to Trump's enemies? And what will their long-term implications be for the Justice Department?“Uncleared and Present Danger.” Last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard pulled security clearances from 37 current and former intelligence officials on the purported grounds that they had “abused the public trust by politicizing and manipulating intelligence, leaking classified intelligence without authorization, and/or committing intentional egregious violations of tradecraft standards.” Those affected range from current senior intelligence officials to former officials who have been out of government for years to current senior congressional staffers. What are the consequences likely to be of Gabbard's actions and what does it show about the Trump administration's approach to national security agencies?“Blue Sky Thinking.” In response to a state law mandating age verification for anyone seeking to use social media platforms, Bluesky has opted to shut down its services in the state of Mississippi. What does this sort of response tell us about the trajectory of state and federal regulations, and what the impact might ultimately be on the internet?In Object Lessons, Ben is letting The Algorithm light his way—literally—with solar-powered sunflower lights. Renée, not to be outdone, also bows before our algorithmic overlord and wants you to stream Red Bull's YouTube dance battles. Scott is using his green thumb to plant the seeds of some versatile green fruit. And Michael is going less horticultural, more horrifying, by planting horror movie props around his house—because nothing says “I love you” like a severed head in the fridge.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's DOJ Strike Force Leader Ed Martin Has Exclusively Given Alex Jones The Download On What's Coming Next In The War To Bring The Globalist Deep State To Justice! Plus, Jones Analyzes Ghislaine Maxwell's Latest Attempt At Gaslighting

Join Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis and his colleague Ted Rall on the DMZ America podcast to discuss Donald Trump's plan to invade the Windy City with thousands of National Guard troops and federal law enforcement goons to Chicago, as part of his “law and order” push to go after crime and deport working-class immigrants to Third World war zones where they could be killed. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker despises the invasion, citing the Posse Comitatus Act limiting federal military action on U.S. soil. Critics fear this is a political stunt to intimidate Democrat-run cities, with comparisons to “martial law.” Republicans, however, point to Chicago's high crime rates—over 600 homicides in 2024. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) goons will target “sanctuary city” policies, sparking protests from Mayor Brandon Johnson.Meanwhile, Trump's campaign promise of “retribution” is in full swing, kicked off by a FBI raid on John Bolton's home and office, probing alleged leaks of classified info. Trump's team is targeting a long list of critics, with over 100 individuals and entities in the crosshairs, including former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI Director James Comey, and New York AG Letitia James. Trump's DOJ, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is digging into figures like Barack Obama for 2016 election meddling, while Ed Martin's “Weaponization Working Group” is naming and shaming foes like Senator Chuck Schumer. Could more raids be in the works, against Trump haters like Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and Mark Milley?Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Join Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis and his colleague Ted Rall on the DMZ America podcast to discuss Donald Trump's plan to invade the Windy City with thousands of National Guard troops and federal law enforcement goons to Chicago, as part of his “law and order” push to go after crime and deport working-class immigrants to Third World war zones where they could be killed. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker despises the invasion, citing the Posse Comitatus Act limiting federal military action on U.S. soil. Critics fear this is a political stunt to intimidate Democrat-run cities, with comparisons to “martial law.” Republicans, however, point to Chicago's high crime rates—over 600 homicides in 2024. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) goons will target “sanctuary city” policies, sparking protests from Mayor Brandon Johnson.Meanwhile, Trump's campaign promise of “retribution” is in full swing, kicked off by a FBI raid on John Bolton's home and office, probing alleged leaks of classified info. Trump's team is targeting a long list of critics, with over 100 individuals and entities in the crosshairs, including former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI Director James Comey, and New York AG Letitia James. Trump's DOJ, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is digging into figures like Barack Obama for 2016 election meddling, while Ed Martin's “Weaponization Working Group” is naming and shaming foes like Senator Chuck Schumer. Could more raids be in the works, against Trump haters like Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and Mark Milley?Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Hosted by CannCon and Ashe in America, this episode of Why We Vote digs into the escalating battle over election integrity. From Texas court rulings upholding voter ID laws to explosive claims about voter roll fraud, the hosts connect the dots between J6 investigations, Trump's fiery Truth Social posts, and the push to end mail-in ballots and voting machines. They unpack reactions from figures like MTG, Ed Martin, and Jenna Griswold while highlighting Tina Peters' case, the Newsmax settlement with Dominion, and the behind-the-scenes maneuvering of state officials. With humor, sharp analysis, and a look at the latest “signal” pointing to possible emergencies ahead of 2026, CannCon and Ashe lay out the stakes in the fight to secure America's elections.

Today's Headlines: The border wall is getting a makeover—DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says it'll be painted black (because the president thinks the heat will make it harder to climb), with a price tag that could hit a billion dollars but plenty of funding still left in Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill.” Meanwhile, the Pentagon asked nearly a million of its civilian employees if they'd like to “volunteer” with ICE or CBP under potentially harsh conditions, while the DC National Guard has quietly been pulled into pistol training drills in case they're ordered to carry weapons. Meanwhile, Walmart's CEO says tariffs are slowly driving up costs, especially for lower-income households, while Trump himself has been quietly buying more than $100 million in corporate and municipal bonds—meaning he's personally investing in the same companies and local governments affected by his own policies. On top of that, a New York appeals court just tossed his $500 million fraud fine as “excessive,” even as the DOJ's new “Weaponization” unit is clumsily targeting NY Attorney General Letitia James, with its Trump-friendly head, Ed Martin, literally showing up outside her townhouse in a trench coat. In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle is once again in scandal mode: his longtime ally Winnie Greco was caught trying to hand a reporter cash inside a potato chip bag (she swears it was just a cultural kindness), while another close aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, was indicted for steering migrant shelter contracts and even trying to block a Brooklyn bike lane—for as little as $2,500 and a TV cameo. Finally, Texas Republicans approved a new congressional map giving them at least 5 extra winnable seats, while Trump is already dreaming much bigger—claiming on Truth Social that he wants 100 new GOP seats and railing (again) against mail-in voting. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Kristi Noem: Southern border wall will be painted black to deter people from climbing it during hot weather, DHS secretary says 404 Media: Pentagon Asks Its Civilian Employees If They Want to Work for ICE The Handbasket: DC National Guard members actively training to carry pistols in capital mission Axios: Walmart says tariff impact gradual, but changing customers' behavior NBC News: Trump bought more than $100 million in bonds since January, filings show AP News: Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump ABC News: Head of DOJ anti weaponization group calls on NY AG Letitia James to resign The Guardian: Two former Eric Adams advisers accused of bribery in separate schemes Axios: Trump lays out his redistricting endgame: A 100-seat Republican majority Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Trump's deepening takeover of Washington D.C. as National Guard troops from red states arrive, what if anything was accomplished in the whirlwind of Putin-Trump-Zelensky diplomacy, and this week's launch of the new liberal publication The Argument with its Editor-in-Chief Jerusalem Demsas. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss escalations of the retribution campaigns against Trump's rivals, spearheaded by Department of Justice officials Pam Bondi and Ed Martin.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Jonathan Mahler about his new book, The Gods of New York. They discuss the unraveling of Mayor Ed Koch's New York City; how the city's current mayoral race is mirroring the past; and more.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)    Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Trump's deepening takeover of Washington D.C. as National Guard troops from red states arrive, what if anything was accomplished in the whirlwind of Putin-Trump-Zelensky diplomacy, and this week's launch of the new liberal publication The Argument with its Editor-in-Chief Jerusalem Demsas. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss escalations of the retribution campaigns against Trump's rivals, spearheaded by Department of Justice officials Pam Bondi and Ed Martin.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Jonathan Mahler about his new book, The Gods of New York. They discuss the unraveling of Mayor Ed Koch's New York City; how the city's current mayoral race is mirroring the past; and more.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)    Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Trump's deepening takeover of Washington D.C. as National Guard troops from red states arrive, what if anything was accomplished in the whirlwind of Putin-Trump-Zelensky diplomacy, and this week's launch of the new liberal publication The Argument with its Editor-in-Chief Jerusalem Demsas. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss escalations of the retribution campaigns against Trump's rivals, spearheaded by Department of Justice officials Pam Bondi and Ed Martin.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Jonathan Mahler about his new book, The Gods of New York. They discuss the unraveling of Mayor Ed Koch's New York City; how the city's current mayoral race is mirroring the past; and more.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)    Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New this morning: CNBC's Sara Eisen details a letter written by the DOJ's Ed Martin, to Fed Chair Powell, suggesting the DOJ will investigate allegations of mortgage fraud against Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Then existing home sales jump 2% in July, defying expectations for a modest slump. The CEO of Redfin has more on what that means for buyer and sellers. Plus, President Trump urging pharmaceutical companies to produce drugs in the united states, or face a tariff. Now a new plant, five years in the making, appears to be opening at the perfect time. We take you inside the facility.

Tulsi Gabbard is going after sanctuary states and pulling clearances from Russiagate suspects. All the while, Ed Martin offers Letitia James an out of the investigation--if she resigns in disgrace. Tulsi Gabbard strips 37 security clearances over Obama-ordered intel report that launched Russiagate https://nypost.com/2025/08/19/us-news/tulsi-gabbard-strips-37-of-security-clearance-over-obama-ordered-intel-report-that-launched-russiagate/ Trump weaponization czar urged NY AG Letitia James to resign over mortgage probe in ‘act of good faith' https://nypost.com/2025/08/19/us-news/trump-weaponization-czar-urged-ny-ag-letitia-james-to-resign-over-mortgage-probe/ Top agency staffer trying to block crucial Trump directive once managed DEI team https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-agency-staffer-trying-block-crucial-trump-directive-once-managed-dei-team Sponsors: Blackout Coffee - https://BlackoutCoffee.com/Vince Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/vince Jacked Up Fitness - https://Getjackedup.com Code: Vince American Financing - https://AmericanFinancing.com/Vince Birch Gold - Text VINCE to the number 989898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Herold takes the mic on The Daily Herold with sharp commentary on global and domestic flashpoints. He unpacks the tense debate over peace versus ceasefire in Ukraine, weighing Putin, Zelensky, and Trump's roles in the evolving negotiations. Back home, Herold dissects Trump's push to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines, spotlighting a DOJ case alleging LA County's voting contracts fed bribery slush funds. The conversation shifts to Tulsi Gabbard's revocation of security clearances for intel officials tied to Russiagate, with Ed Martin promising accountability through grand juries. On the economic front, Herold covers Trump's criticism of Jerome Powell, the Fed's internal shakeups, and Stephen Moran's fast-tracked nomination. He rounds out the episode with stories on Bed Bath & Beyond refusing to open stores in California, Stephen Miller's fiery Union Station speech, and shakeups from Target to the Air Force. A packed episode blending geopolitics, election integrity, and America First economics.

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August 19th, 2025, 5pm: The House Oversight Committee says it will get documents from the Department of Justice starting Friday. Nicolle Wallace talks with lawyers and reporters about the ways the scandal continues to haunt Donald Trump. Then later, Nicolle talks through the implications of an in-person meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin with Tom Nichols.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

A new analysis of the One Big Beautiful Law reveals a $3700 tax cut per American, no matter where you live or how much you make. Remember: EVERY SINGLE democrat voted down the bill that avoids a significant tax hike for 62% of the country. WHY? Ed Martin says anyone connected to the J6 Committee sham show should watch their mailboxes for investigative notices. Gavin Newsom's threat to redistrict California in opposition to Texas is wildly unpopular among Californians. Plus why Saul Alinsky's book Rules For Radicals explains the progressive implosion of the democrat party.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 4: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Hey have fun watching Trump's "listening exercise" with Putin in Alaska today. No, Russia. No, Alaska. I don’t know any more. Listening exercise.” Trump listening to Putin telling him what to do. No crap. This is simple. Trump and Putin will leave this photo-op having agreed on something utterly agreeable to Putin. Like the cease fire Axios reports Trump told European leaders yesterday he really wants. You know what THAT could be: Putin will agree to a cease-fire if Ukraine will stop annoying Putin by defending its territory. Then Trump will claim a victory. Then Ukraine will reject it – although President Zelensky’s real play is to say it is too naïve an idea to even merit a comment, and any child can see that – then Trump will blame Zelensky and say he resolved the war except for the war part. That Zelensky screwed it up. Actually it may be worse. The Times of London headline: “US and Russia ‘propose West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine." Per its source close to the U.S. national security council: "It’ll just be like Israel occupies the West Bank. With a governor, with an economic situation that goes into Russia, not Ukraine. But it’ll still be Ukraine, because … Ukraine will never give up its sovereignty. But the reality is it’ll be occupied territory and the model is Palestine.” THIS IS THE TEST MARKETING OF THE MILITARY DICTATORSHIP: Trump says sure he'll go to Congress to get the use of troops authorized in DC past the 30-day limit. Or he'll just declare a national emergency. He boasts he closed the border and didn't get anybody's permission. He is moving towards the takeover. We are this close to him in the Kim Jong Un hat. THE TRUMPSTEIN COVER-UP CONTINUES: Karoline "Noble Prize" Leavitt explains Trump “wants to see credible evidence released." The part she leaves out is that of course he wants to make sure that this evidence is NOT released. Some of the evidence about Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer has been revealed and somebody tampered with her prisoner status and she may now be free to leave Club Fed during the day. AND JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT Marjorie Taylor Greene wasn't the dumbest of them all - oh yes she is. B-Block (34:03) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: CNN's Kasie Hunt says sure crime is down by a quarter in DC but does it FEEL like it's down? Andrew Cuomo finds another opponent he can beat: Muhammad Ali's most famous quote. And if OK! Magazine has the story right, Jeff Bezos has found the next Bond Girl: MRS. Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez. C-Block (56:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Missed the anniversary by twelve days but it's always in the back of my mind anyway. Literally one month into my career and only the seventh time my bosses trusted me enough to leave me alone on a sportscasting shift at our 1,000-station radio network, Thurman Munson - catcher and captain of the New York Yankees - was killed when the plane he was still learning how to fly crashed at an Ohio airport. And the news came across my wire one minute before my sportscast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most corrupt DOJ in history, just sunk to a new low, abusing its power by appointing 2 Trump attack dogs to go after Trump's political enemies, NYAG Letitia James and her office, and Senator Adam Schiff. Michael Popok explains how this carefully orchestrated smear campaign involves Trump, AG Bondi, the head of FANNIE MAE, Bill Pulte, Ed Martin and John Sarcone, and why any federal judge should quickly dismiss any charges resulting from the corrupt grand jury process. Thanks to Ground News! Go to https://Ground.News/AF to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 10, 2025; 7am: President Donald Trump has dispatched roughly 450 federal law enforcement officers from various agencies across Washington DC near high traffic areas. The move comes a week after a former DOGE staffer was attacked in an attempted carjacking. Despite the president's habit of trashing the city where he currently lives, violent crime is actually down 26% from last year when it was at a 30 year low. He's recently announced on social media that he will hold an event at the White House that will "essentially stop violent crime" in DC, which he claims has become one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joins The Weekend to discuss the president's threats and what they could mean for the city.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

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August 9, 2025; 7am: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a proposal from President Donald Trump to discuss "swapping territory" with Russia after it was announced that President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Alaska to discuss the ongoing conflict between the two warring nations. There is also a dramatic escalation in another international conflict, putting pressure on the Trump administration. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel plans to take control of Gaza, but says it does not plan to “keep” Gaza long term.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

The Justice Department has launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. James has been subpoenaed in an investigation focused on “possible deprivation of rights allegations” related to her civil fraud suit against President Trump. The investigation is being lead by Ed Martin. And President Trump is taking the cartels on! The New York Times reported that Trump ‘secretly' signed a directive ordering the Pentagon to start using military force against certain Latin American drug cartels. The order provides an official basis for the possibility of direct military operations at sea and on foreign soil against cartels. This means that US troops could find themselves in countries like Mexico battling the Sinaloa Cartel.Guest: Rich Valdes - Radio Host 'America at Night'Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike interviews William ("Bill") Treanor on his long and recently-concluded tenure as Dean of Georgetown University Law Center as well as his experiences and perspectives from a 40-year career. Bill talks about the the biggest changes he's seen during his time in legal education (16:06), the coming changes he foresees in the short-term future both good (19:22) and bad (20:56), his proudest accomplishments as a law school dean (41:57), the biggest challenges law students face today (24:27), and how he reacted and famously responded to the letter from Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin threatening not to hire Georgetown Law graduates if the school was found to be teaching a curriculum involving diversity, equity, and inclusion (1:33).You can read Dean Treanor's full response to then-Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin here. Other topics they discuss include the value (and lack of value) of the Socratic method (16:30), experiential learning in law school (16:06) and the potential effects of a current proposal before the ABA (20:56), the growing field of law and technology (19:22), the prospect of government taking accrediting authority from independent organizations (21:57), the current and coming impacts of AI on legal education and practice (23:43, 46:58), how law firms have learned from past recessions and overreactions (29:33), Bill's take on the current surge in law school applicants (30:36), his advice for prospective law students today (33:48), and his thoughts on the law school rankings (35:18). Bill Treanor served as Dean of Georgetown University Law Center for 15 years, prior to which he served as Dean of Fordham University School of Law for almost 20 years. His accomplishments at Georgetown were innumerable—you can read more about him and his impressive career here.You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠.You can read a full transcript of this episode (with timestamps) here.

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Judge Xinis holds a hearing over whether certain discovery in the Abrego Garcia case is subject to state secrets and deliberative process privilege.Trump administration lawyers submitted documents under seal to Judge Boasberg they say show the US "does not have constructive custody over" El Salvador CECOT detainees.Ed Martin reveals that he's under investigation by the ethics office that handles attorney discipline in Washington, and reveals he's working with January 6th defendants in his role as the Weaponization CzarTulsi Gabbard has fired the intelligence officials that developed the assessment that tren de aragua is not a proxy of the Venezuelan governmentPlus listener questions…Questions for the pod? Questions from Listeners Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

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Can a single rogue judge block the entire Trump agenda nationwide without recourse? That question is before the Supreme Court today, and it's built on top of an even more important question: Whether the Constitution grants full citizenship to ever child of an illegal immigrant born in the U.S. Charlie reacts to today's major Supreme Court hearing, joined by Ed Martin from DOJ. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [CB]/fake news have lost control of the narrative. Everything they have predicted has not come true, the opposite happened. The Fed is using the narrative that prices will go up, this will be their downfall. Trump is bringing in investments from all over the world, he has the magic wand. Trump signals he is about to end the endless. The [DS] has lost control. The patriots are now in the process of cleaning the house to prepare for accountability. Ed Martin says the DOJ is worse than anyone could imagine and it needs a cleaning. The system is being exposed to the people. The [DS] are trying to fight back but they are losing every battle. The [DS] protection has been removed, the system is being dismantled world wide.   Economy https://twitter.com/ChrisMartzWX/status/1922306644441960458 TAKE A LISTEN https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1922388935524733256 https://twitter.com/SecRollins/status/1922709867644485643 U.S. Egg Prices PLUMMET 12.7% — Biggest Monthly Drop Since 1984  U.S. egg prices nosedived by 12.7% in April, marking the steepest monthly decline since March 1984, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday. The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs fell to $5.12, down from a record $6.23 in March. According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Five of the six major grocery store food group indexes decreased in April. Driven primarily by a 12.7-percent decrease in the index for eggs, the index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs fell 1.6 percent in April after rising in recent months. The fruits and vegetables index decreased 0.4 percent over the month and the cereals and bakery products index declined 0.5 percent. […] Source: thegatewaypundit.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/BehizyTweets/status/1922464964167586107   Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices, unemployment The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump's demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen. Source:  tucson.com  https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1922320582676283608 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1922414047779008843  Furthermore, Treasury reported that customs duties rose $9 billion year-over-year in April to a record $16 billion. In the first 7 months of Fiscal Year 2025, the US budget deficit is now up $194 billion YoY, to $1.05 trillion, the third-largest on record. The budget deficit remains a major crisis. https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1922319866809164207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1922319866809164207%7Ctwgr%5E17aac9fb1b1c57996847b455468feb1bec0fa6fb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breitbart.

Stephen Miller's got some ideas. So this week, Mary and Andrew start with a focus on his recent acknowledgement that the White House is considering suspending habeas corpus altogether for migrants. They talk about what that means, and the reality that it lacks any legal sniff test, which the Supreme Court agrees with. Then, they highlight what happens when due process works, after the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts student who was detained by ICE over an opinion piece she wrote for the student newspaper. Next up, a significant decision from Judge Susan Illston out of California, putting a temporary hold on reducing the federal workforce. Mary and Andrew note what she held, including that the administration needs to follow procedure and get congressional buy in. And lastly, they preview the Supreme Court argument Mary's ICAP team is bringing this Thursday on birthright citizenship- not on the merits per se, but on the issue of national injunctions. And a quick eye pop on Trump's decision to swap out Ed Martin as the US Attorney for DC with yet another Fox News host, Jeanine Pirro.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Trump warned you to buy stocks... Now the China deal has arrived. In this episode, I cover this stunning move, one of Trump's "most consequential" executive orders to date, and an in-depth interview with the DOJ's new "Weaponization Czar" Ed Martin about what's coming next in accountability. Markets Soar Following U.S.-China Trade Deal https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/12/us-china-trade-deal-markets-expect-tariffs-relief-new-highs-in-2025.html Why Voters Are Done Compromising with the America Last Elite https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/why-voters-are-done-compromising-with-the-america-last-elite What is the "Big, Beautiful Budget Bill" and How Does This Whole Thing Work (Or Not)? https://thenationalpulse.com/analysis-post/what-is-the-big-beautiful-budget-bill-and-how-does-this-whole-thing-work-or-not/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are now multiple cases challenging the administration's Alien Enemies Act proclamation; including a hearing by Judge Boasberg for an amended complaint filed on behalf of all the detainees in El Salvador.Judge Xinis has had to pause the discovery in the Abrego Garcia case to contemplate the Trump Administration's invocation of the state secrets and deliberative process privilege.Justice Department lawyers continue to lose credibility before judges who are upset by their shoddy work.President Trump pulls the nomination of Ed Martin for Us Attorney in the District of Columbia and appoints Fox anchor Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney.Plus listener questions…Skye Perrymanhttps://x.com/skyeperrymanhttps://democracyforward.org/Questions for the pod? Questions from Listeners Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., Ed Martin, has been blocked from confirmation in the Senate by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Trump quickly pivoted and will be moving Martin to the DOJ and has now nominated Judge Jeanine Pirro for U.S. attorney for D.C. Trump has also appointed Dr. Casey Means to be the United States surgeon general. Is this a good choice? Next, McDonald's is simply not the same as it used to be, but that's probably for the best.  Today's Guests: Sara is joined by Matthew Marsden, Blaze contributor, and Eric July, founder of Rippaverse Comics.  Today's Sponsors:  Preborn:How many babies can you save? Please donate your best gift today — just dial #250 and say the keyword BABY. Or go to http://www.preborn.com/SARA.  Shopify:Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at http://www.shopify.com/sara.  Relief Factor:Get their three-week QuickStart for only $19.95. Call 1-800-4-Relief or visit http://www.ReliefFactor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump teased a major trade talks meeting the other day and this morning it all went down with the first international “comprehensive” trade agreement for the Trump admin. Also in this episode: the Ed Martin controversy  heats up when the president gets involved and a new surgeon general is appointed. Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/07/business/economy/trump-trade-britain.html⁠ Republicans fall further apart on Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill' ⁠https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5288995-trump-trump-medicare-medicaid-cuts/⁠ Trump on Truth - I am pleased to announce that Dr. Casey Means, will be nominated as our next Surgeon General of the United States of America. ⁠https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114468502752133916⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sen. Thom Tillis supported some of Joe Biden's worst nominees. So why is he now standing the way of Ed Martin, Trump's pick for US attorney in D.C.? Charlie breaks down his motivations, and explains how, even if Tillis's top goal is just staying in office, his decision is a total strategic misfire. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trans military ban upheld by SCOTUS, Generals cut, Trump meets with Canada's Prime Minister, and Ed Martin for US Attorney. Plus, the Message of the Day, are Democrats even trying to solve difficult problems in the U.S.? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antifa went wild at the University of Washington, torching dumpsters, seizing a major building and more. Ari Hoffman joins to react. Then, Andrew and Alex Marlow talk about President Trump's press conference with the new Canadian PM, as well as U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, who is being blockaded by Sen. Thom Tillis despite having a critical role to play in Trump's agenda.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4464: America First Not Big Pharma And Big Business First; Updates On Ed Martin

WarRoom Battleground EP 762: What's At Stake With Ed Martin's Confirmation, The Mayoral Race That's Awakening A Dormant Corner Of The Left

Steve and the crew discuss the scuffling of Trump's nominee for United States attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, and why it's emblematic of the overall posture of the Republican Party. Then, Bob Vander Plaats of the Family Leader joins the program to discuss the precarious situation Iowa is in with Governor Kim Reynolds' announcement she's not running for re-election. Hour Two is Ask Deace Anything, featuring questions from Steve's audience on Facebook. TODAY'S SPONSORS: FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4456: Trump's FCC Stopping CCP Involvement In 5G; Ed Martin the Blunt Force Instrument To The Left