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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJason is a columnist at the Washington Post who writes about law, politics, and foreign policy. He used to be an editorial writer and assistant editorial features editor for the Wall Street Journal, and before that he was a staff writer and associate editor at The American Interest.For two clips of our convo — on whether SCOTUS has surrendered to Trump, and the failures of his own lawfare — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in liberal Palo Alto; raised by a doctor and a physics prof at Stanford; Fukuyama a formative prof and Walter Russell Mead a formative boss; conservatives mags that fell apart under Trump; the GOP primaries in 2016; Hillary's denialism after her terrible run; Russiagate; Watergate; the politicization of DOJ; Trump suing the IRS; Comey and obstruction of justice; how Alvin Bragg and Jack Smith helped Trump; the January 6 pardons; the ICE paramilitary; the latest Epstein document dump; the power network around him, including “populist” Bannon; the SCOTUS immunity ruling; the delayed tariff ruling; Trump's b******t “national emergencies” and the 1977 law; CECOT; Abrego Garcia and Ozturk; Biden and student loans; Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook; Gabbard in Fulton County; Thom Tillis vs Trump; the US vs NATO; Ukraine and Putin; Trump soft on China; bombing Iran and Nigeria; invading Venezuela; crypto corruption and the UAE chips deal; Jimmy Kimmel and the FCC; Ed Martin out; and Trump's success at bullying institutions.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Zaid Jilani on the Dems, Derek Thompson on abundance, Matt Goodwin on the UK political earthquake, Kathryn Paige Harden on the genetics of vice, Tiffany Jenkins on privacy, and Michael Pollan on consciousness. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Thursday, February 5th, 2026Today, the Supreme Court allows California's Prop 50 maps to be used in the midterm elections by refusing to hear Republican's appeal; our friend Harry Dunn is running for Steny Hoyer's House seat in Maryland; House Democrats warn Republicans that if they can pull former presidents in for questioning that we will do the same; the Justice Department found that Ed Martin leaked grand jury information before he was demoted; government lawyers are drowning in immigration cases and unable to keep up; Trump's new prison camp threat unleashes massive blowback even in rural MAGA country; the super classified whistleblower report involving Tulsi Gabbard and Donald Trump is finally being sent to Congress; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Daily LookFor 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS. Thank You, WildgrainGet $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription.The LatestJudge Boasberg has GRANTED Our Motion to Compel in DOGE FOIA Case Involving Musk's Phone(s)StoriesIntelligence watchdog shares whistleblower complaint involving Gabbard with Congress after monthslong delay | CBS News‘This job sucks': Government lawyers, drowning in immigration cases, have had it | POLITICOTrump's New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country | The New RepublicJustice Department review found Trump ally Ed Martin improperly leaked grand jury material in probe of president's foes | CNN PoliticsAfter Republicans push Clintons to testify on Epstein, Democrats warn they'll haul in Trump | NBC NewsSupreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms, rejecting bid to block it | CBS NewsGood TroubleWatch John Lewis: Good Trouble The film explores John Lewis' 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration.You can find the movie on streaming services and you can learn more about John Lewis at CivilRightsTrail.comExplore the legacy of Rep. John Lewis – US Civil Rights TrailJohn Lewis: Good Trouble | A Magnolia Pictures Film | Available on DVD or Digital HD→How to Film ICE | WIRED→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsOhio Immigrant AllianceHarry Dunn for MarylandStar Trek: Captain's Chair | BoardGameGeekTour — DANA GOLDBERG→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

In breaking news, Fulton County, Georgia, is fighting back against Trump's attempt to federalize elections and seize all of their 2020 voter data in 656 boxes of material, in a new federal court lawsuit and filing to stop the Feds from searching through any of their data. Popok reports that Fulton County sees this as a struggle to protect the Constitution, and he connects the dots between Ed Martin, Sydney Powell, Tulsi Gabbard, and the investigation being run out of the Missouri US Attorney's Office and not Georgia. PDS Debt: You're 30 seconds away from being debt-free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/LEGALAF Subscribe:  @LegalAFMTN  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 Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan 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 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this explosive episode of Joe Oltmann Untamed, Joe unleashes on the shocking revelation that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche a registered Democrat until 2024 is now in a top DOJ role, and Vance Day's comments raising red flags about loyalty and past rhetoric calling targeted parents “terrorists.” Joe calls it straight: “What the ****?” From Emerald Robinson's video exposing the hypocrisy to Ed Martin's spiritual warning and Dan Bongino's fiery take on grifters, the swamp is deeper than ever. The truth is hitting like a freight train.Graham Moore, our English Constitution expert with 30+ years of deep study, joins to tackle election fraud and mass migration head-on. Comparing England's common law roots to America's constitutional battles, Graham breaks down how unchecked migration erodes voting integrity, dilutes sovereignty, and threatens self-governance in both nations. From the English abolition of slavery to today's identity crisis, he explains why “The Constitution is the Solution!” is the only path to reclaiming justice legally, peacefully, and without the psyop distractions of groups like Freemen on the Land.Communist Colorado chaos: Kyle Clark's biased hit on Trump and Tina Peters, Adam DeRito's spot-on defense of Trump's veto on the costly water project, new gun control bills weaponizing schools and hospitals, activist teachers fueling anti-ICE protests, and the outrageous release of repeat offender Elijah Caudill after ruling him incompetent despite his violent spree on the 16th Street Mall. Colorado Republicans are fighting daily for free elections, safe schools, armed self-defense, and real justice. Don't miss this hard-hitting takedown truth is rising, commies are panicking, and accountability is coming fast. Tune in live!

You're listening to Right On Radio. Live right in the real world. And welcome to Right On Radio, everybody. My name is Jeff. In this free-flowing episode Jeff and co-host John open with the Word on Word segment and preview three core topics: the latest fallout from the Epstein document releases, new mainstream reporting about immigration and political infrastructure, and a short Donald J. Trump clip that sparks a broader discussion about a possible “dark‑to‑light” narrative. The show begins with a reflective Word on Word moment and a short music segment — Jeff reads controversial song lyrics (the well‑known Bruce Springsteen track) to illustrate how words shape culture and can reveal deeper social problems. That musical interlude leads into commentary about how popular songs and celebrity behavior intersect with political and moral debates today. Jeff and John dig into the Epstein material, weighing credible revelations against endless rabbit holes. They address claims circulating online — from 4chan connections to theories about Epstein's death — while urging caution about unverified assertions. The episode includes short clips (including a cut of Senator Ted Cruz and commentary on the late Robert David Steele) and a frank exchange about how these revelations feed broader narratives about bloodlines, elite networks, and conspiratorial interpretations of global events. Next, the hosts examine immigration reporting highlighted by a Fox News segment with investigator Peter Schweizer. They discuss the Reconquista narrative, Mexican political infrastructure in the U.S., the role of consulates, and claims about organized political influence tied to migration. Jeff and John also discuss public worries and rumors — from deportation camps and migrant use in security roles to concerns about sovereignty — and the recent removal of Ed Martin from a DOJ working group, considering the political timing and ramifications. The episode closes with a 33‑second clip from Donald Trump and a wide‑ranging conversation about the possibility of a false “great awakening,” Q‑related narratives, the emergence of a one‑world religious or political order, and cultural shifts involving high‑profile celebrities (Nicki Minaj is discussed) and Christian conservatives. Jeff teases an upcoming Friday show and reminds listeners of the prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.; co‑host John contributes historical context and personal reflections throughout. Guests and contributors heard or referenced: co‑host John, researcher S90 (mentioned as a future collaborator), audio clips featuring Senator Ted Cruz, Robert David Steele, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, investigator Peter Schweizer (Fox News), and an archival Donald J. Trump clip. Key takeaways: a skeptical but urgent look at the Epstein documents, close attention to shifting immigration narratives and political influence, concern about cultural decay and media messaging, and an ongoing call for discernment as new information continues to surface. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically?  Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com and click learn more.  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

DOCKET ALERTS:We bid a fond goodbye to Ed Martin … well, fond-ish.Liam Ramos, the little boy kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis along with his father is back home after a judge in Texas granted his habeas petition. Read the scathing order here.Judge Jia Cobb re-imposed a temporary restraining order barring DHS from excluding legislators from immigrant detention facilities. Two immigrant rights groups challenged ICE's homebrew arrest warrants.The Trump administration finally got that perp walk of Don Lemon. Two weeks ago, a federal magistrate refused to issue an arrest warrant for Lemon, Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort, and three others who were present at the MLK Day protest at a church whose pastor David Easterbrook is an ICE supervisor. Now a grand jury has indicted all eight of the DOJ's original targets.Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the Sixth Circuit dropkicked the DOJ's judicial ethics complaint against Chief Judge James Boasberg of the US District Court in DC. The complaint is based on leaked notes from a closed judicial conference in March, which Law and Chaos is suing to kick loose under FOIA. The Signalgate administration says it has no idea how this judicial record wound up on its servers. Liz and Andrew sound off on Chief Justice Roberts forcing SCOTUS employees to sign NDAs.Donald Trump sues the IRS — it's like suing himself, but you get to foot the bill.And we ponder whether Trump can legally burn down the Kennedy Center Make the Kennedy Center Great Again.Plus for subscribers: Andrew's got a deep dive into the Death on the High Seas Act and the lawsuit filed by survivors of two men murdered in the Caribbean boat strikes.Justice Dept. demotes Ed Martin, stripping Trump ally of most authorityhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/02/ed-martin-demoted-justice-departmentLiam Ramos Habeas Orderhttps://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txwd.1172886492/gov.uscourts.txwd.1172886492.9.0_3.pdfTRO Enjoining DHS from Excluding Legislators From Immigration Facilitieshttps://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.283200/gov.uscourts.dcd.283200.52.0.pdfThe Perp Walk Is The Pointhttps://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/the-perp-walk-is-the-pointUS v. Armstrong [Don Lemon Indictment]https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mnd.231103/gov.uscourts.mnd.231103.39.0_1.pdfDOJ Attacks Judge, Claims Judicial Immunity For Itselfhttps://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/doj-attacks-judge-using-leaked-docJudge Sutton Dismissed DOJ Complaint Re Judge Boasberghttps://www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/internet/judicial_complaints/files/2025/06-25-90173(Chad.MO.pdfRes Ipsa Media v. DOJ [L&C FOIA suit]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71236135/res-ipsa-media-llc-v-department-of-justiceHow the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretivehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/us/supreme-court-nondisclosure-agreements.htmlTrump v. IRShttps://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.706172/gov.uscourts.flsd.706172.1.0_4.pdfBoat Strike Complainthttps://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.294916/gov.uscourts.mad.294916.1.0_1.pdfShow Links:https://www.lawandchaospod.com/BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPodThreads: @LawAndChaosPodTwitter: @LawAndChaosPodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff & Shannon expose Ed Martin's sudden DOJ exit, bombshell Epstein pandemic-profit files, F-35 downing an Iranian drone, Clintons agreeing to testify & massive voter ID support! Watch the replay now on Rumble, YouTube, X and Red State Talk Radio! Truth warriors, the storm is hitting hard—deep state players are dropping like flies! @intheMatrixxx and @shadygrooove go nuclear in **S8E022 “Ed Martin Axed from DOJ After Flynn Exposure; Epstein Files Confirm Pre-Planned Pandemic Profits; F-35 Destroys Iranian Drone; Clintons Cave & Schedule Testimony”**, connecting the dots on Ed Martin's swift removal as weaponization czar just days after Trump's video spotlighted General Flynn's network and Martin posted with Sidney Powell—triggering meltdown across Flynn-aligned voices. Roger Stone and Brendan Dilley are caught scrambling to rewrite narratives and distance themselves as the boat sinks. Then, freshly unsealed Epstein documents blow the lid off Bill Gates and JP Morgan structuring “pandemic” as an investment category years before COVID, complete with offshore vaccine arms—proof the playbook was financial from the start. America flexes muscle as an F-35 pilot shots down an aggressive Iranian drone closing in on the USS Abraham Lincoln, while Iranian gunboats harass U.S. shipping—message received. Back home, the House votes contempt on Hillary, but the Clintons suddenly agree to testify February 26-27 on Epstein ties. Plus, even CNN admits 83% of Americans (including 71% of Democrats) demand voter ID—election integrity is mainstream. The truth is learned, never told. The constitution is your weapon—lock and load with unfiltered reality! Catch the full episode now to stand with Trump! MG Show: America First MAGA Podcast & Conservative Talk Show Launched in 2019 and now in Season 8, the MG Show is your go-to source for unfiltered truth on Trump policies, border security, economic nationalism, and exposing globalist psyops. Hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen (@InTheMatrixxx) and Shannon Townsend (@ShadyGrooove), it champions sovereignty, traditional values, and critiques of establishment politics. Tune in weekdays at 12pm ET / 9am PT for patriotic insights strengthening the Republic under President Trump's America First agenda. Hosts - Jeffrey Pedersen (@InTheMatrixxx): Expert in political analysis and exposing hidden agendas, with a focus on Trump's diplomatic wins and media bias. - Shannon Townsend (@ShadyGrooove): Delivers sharp insights on intelligence operations, Constitutional rights, and defenses of Trump's strategies against mainstream critiques. Where to Watch & Listen Catch live episodes or on-demand replays packed with MAGA victories like inflation drops, border awards, Trump pardons, and psyop exposures: - Live Streams: https://rumble.com/mgshow for premium America First content. - Radio: https://mgshow.link/redstate on Red State Talk Radio. - X Live: https://x.com/inthematrixxx for real-time pro-Trump discussions. - Podcasts: Search "MG Show" on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, and Amazon Music. - YouTube: Full episodes at https://youtube.com/c/inthematrixxx and https://www.youtube.com/c/TruthForFreedom. Follow for daily pro-Trump alerts: - X: @InTheMatrixxx (https://x.com/inthematrixxx) and @ShadyGrooove (https://x.com/shadygrooove). Support the MG Show Fuel the MAGA movement against establishment lies: - Donate: https://mg.show/support or contribute at https://givesendgo.com/helpmgshow. - Merch: https://merch.mg.show for official gear. - MyPillow Special: Use code MGSHOW at https://mypillow.com/mgshow. - Crypto: https://mgshow.link/rumblewallet. All Links Everything MG Show Related: https://linktr.ee/mgshow. MG Show Anthem Get chills with the patriotic track: https://youtu.be/SyfI8_fnCAs

On this high-energy Friday episode host Jeff blends faith and fierce political commentary as he covers a rapid-fire set of stories shaping the moment. The program opens with a personal welcome and a short "Word on Word" Bible segment, then quickly pivots into breaking news and reaction: Jeff's thoughts (and a dream) about Don Lemon's arrest and the legal penalties at stake. Major topics include President Trump's recent Davos-related messaging and reposted propaganda clip, plus Trump administration appointments (Colin McDonald named to head the new National Fraud Enforcement division) and federal moves on election integrity. Jeff plays and reacts to audio clips from figures such as Donald Trump and George Papadopoulos, and discusses reports of a purported sweeping, decade-long DOJ/DOJ–FBI–DNI–CIA RICO-style investigation into senior Democrats and media figures, including mention of a Florida grand jury. The episode examines election-related developments: an FBI raid in Fulton County that seized ballots and machines, possible links to Maricopa County actions, allegations of foreign interference (Dominion/Smartmatic, China) and legal strategies (references to Ed Martin, Sidney Powell, the Brunson appeals matter). Jeff outlines scenarios for how these events might upend the midterm calendar or the party system itself. Health and science topics get heavy coverage: a guest clip alleging dramatic increases in military morbidity/mortality from 2020–2021, claims about vaccine safety and composition (graphene oxide, nanoparticles, HIV proteins), assertions about smart dust and 6G, plus a personal note on natural immunity, medicinal mushrooms, and lifestyle suggestions Jeff endorses. International coverage touches on Canada (Carney/Trudeau, snap election concerns), Keir Starmer and the U.K., U.S. posture in the Western Hemisphere (Greenland, Venezuela, Cuba) and geopolitical resource arguments. Financial policy and currency are also highlighted: Jerome Powell's disclosed DOJ inquiry, Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh for the Fed, talk of a digital currency replacement, and comments from Treasury/Scott Besant on gold, the “golden age” narrative, and potential economic transition strategies. The episode also weaves in personal moments — Jeff asking for prayer amid apparent pressure and threats, promotion of a Saturday night prayer meeting and a Sunday Bible study — and closes with exhortations to love God, family and neighbor while staying alert to the fast-moving political landscape. Expect strong opinions, conspiratorial and controversial claims, audio clips from political insiders, and a host who connects political events to spiritual dynamics throughout. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically?  Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com and click learn more.  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

David Waldman, mentally tough host of KITM, and his edgy sidekick Greg Dworkin return to the big pod screen for what could be their final adventure this week! Gops are stunned to see their most cozy rat jump ship. You don't have to hand it to Marge. She knew exactly what she was getting into, and exactly what she's getting out of. Who didn't? That is why it's always a good time to talk about Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, Epstein, Epstein. Can you believe that there is any Latino support for Donald K. Trump? Can you believe there is any support at all for Trump? Anybody but Trump is the person to be. Judge Boasberg will look into contempt charges on those ignoring orders to halt deportation flights. Emil Bove always has plenty of contempt to go around, but Kristi Noem will be the one cosplaying under the bus.  How does Lindsey Halligan not do it? Ed Martin knows and is ready to dish on all the retribution plans with Alex Jones. Tina Peters is staying at the state pen, and she will be staying at the state pen. Trump wants her sprung and might still have something pictured. We don't know much about what the US does overseas, because the guy in charge, Vladimir Putin, tends to keep things close to his chest. Vlad's advisor, Steve Witkoff, leaked some guidance that he gave on how to play Trump, which turns out to not be too hard.  Ha ha! Oh, well. That's Our Trump!™

In Donald Trump's second term, we've seen a flurry of pardons and commutations. Of course, every President is granted the pardon power, but with this administration, pardons often seem to have a price tag. We're joined by Liz Oyer, former US pardon attorney (appointed by Biden and fired by Trump), to discuss some of the shadier pardons doled out during Trump's second term (so far).  Oyer lays out how several of Trump's pardons are motivated by money, loyalty, and retribution. Of course, we discuss the blanket pardon of the January 6th rioters, but we also examine the pardon of cryptocurrency-crook Changpeng Zhao, who Oyer says "might be the most corrupt pardon in American history." We dig into Trump's current pardon attorney, Ed Martin, a political operative who believes in "No MAGA left behind." Even Republicans found him too extreme to be a US Attorney, so Trump put him in charge of pardons and commutations.  Plus, we get Oyer's unfiltered opinion of the Ghislane Maxwell/Jeffrey Epstein saga AND Hunter Biden's pardon at the end of Joe Biden's term.  READ Liz Oyer's Substack at https://www.lawyeroyer.com/ Check out our sponsor Ollie for premium dog food! Go to https://www.ollie.com/franken and use code FRANKEN to get 60% off your first box. Check out our sponsor OneSkin for all of your skincare needs! Go to https://www.oneskin.co/FRANKEN and use code FRANKEN to get 15% off of your order. 

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Trump is prepping the country for the storm, he knows the [DS] playbook, they are preparing for their insurrection. The storm is building. 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The law restricts access to federal public benefits for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or qualifying residents. “Under President Trump's leadership, we are enforcing the law and preventing illegal aliens from claiming tax benefits intended for American citizens,” Bessent told Breitbart.” “The regulation will specify that the refundable portions of the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Additional Child Tax Credit, the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Saver's Match Credit constitute federal public benefits. As a result, the Treasury Department said, illegal immigrants and other foreign nationals will not be eligible to receive them. “Treasury's Office of Tax Policy and the Internal Revenue Service have worked tirelessly to advance this initiative and ensure its successful implementation,” Bessent said. “Their diligence and professionalism reflect this administration's determination to uphold the integrity of our tax system. We will continue to ensure that taxpayer resources are directed only to those who are entitled under the law.”  https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1992308600203542534?s=20   drop in imports in 4 months. At the same time, exports rose slightly, to $280.8 billion, the highest since April. Since March 2025, the goods trade deficit has improved by +$76.8 billion, or +56%. Adjusted for inflation, the merchandise trade deficit narrowed to -$83.7 billion in August, the lowest since the end of 2023. Tariffs are reshaping the US trade.   through the use of their own Tariffs, we don't have a Court System that's going to let you destroy our Country any longer. This is the richest, strongest, and most respected the USA has ever been. November 5th, and Tariffs, are the reasons why. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT How Andrew Jackson Freed America From Central Bank Control… And Why It Matters Now It's hard to believe the United States government was ever debt-free. But it happened once—in 1835—thanks to President Andrew Jackson. He was the first and only president   When he became president, Jackson was determined to rid the US of its national debt. After all, debt enslaves you to your creditors. Jackson knew that being debt-free was essential to independence. This outlook resonated with many Americans back then. With that in mind, Jackson attacked the institutions and powerful people who promoted and enabled the federal debt. This included the banking elites and the Second Bank of the United States, the country's central bank at the time and precursor to today's insidious Federal Reserve system. Jackson couldn't squeeze the American people with a federal income tax to repay the debt. It didn't exist at the time and would have been unconstitutional. He also couldn't simply print currency to pay off the debt. Perpetuating such an insane fraud—which the Fed does on a massive scale today—likely never entered his mind. Instead, Jackson had to rely on tax revenue from other sources, mainly import tariffs and excise taxes, to pay down the debt. He also drastically cut federal spending and frequently vetoed spending bills. Jackson's determination worked. By January 1835, the US was debt-free for the first time. Unfortunately, it didn't last much more than a year. After that, the US would never again be debt-free—not even close. Revenge of the Central Bankers After Jackson succeeded in ending the Second Bank of the United States, anything associated with a central bank became deeply unpopular with the American public. So, central bank advocates tried a new branding strategy.     Source: zerohedge.com Political/Rights https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1991603017242603943?s=20  spouse -Domestic battery by strangulation -Coerce with threat of force -Driving on suspended license -Multiple DUIs -Possession of a controlled substance. This domestic abuser and serial drunk driver refused to pull his vehicle over and begin to dangerously try to flee law enforcement. The criminal illegal alien turned on the street where the school was located while driving at an extremely high rate of speed—endangering children, other drivers, and the public. He collided with another vehicle and fled on foot. This public safety threat remains at large. These journalists should be ashamed of themselves for demonizing American law enforcement with disgusting smears. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1992041567687708925?s=20   OVERRIDES a law that allowed these documents to remain sealed. HUGE BACKFIRE on the left. https://twitter.com/TheSCIF/status/1992089750812119197?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical War/Peace https://twitter.com/StateDeputySpox/status/1992400253547651236?s=20 The leaked 28-point peace plan, proposed by the Trump administration to end the Ukraine-Russia war, has sparked significant controversy due to its perceived favoritism toward Russia, including provisions for Ukraine to cede additional eastern territory, cap its military size, and potentially limit NATO aspirations in exchange for a ceasefire and security guarantees. axios.com The plan emerged from weeks of secret U.S.-Russia negotiations, including a Miami meeting involving Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and sanctioned Russian official Kirill Dmitriev, which bypassed key U.S. bodies like the State Department and National Security Council.   It was presented to Ukraine with a Thursday deadline from Trump for acceptance, though he noted it wasn’t a “final offer,” amid ongoing talks in Geneva between Rubio, Witkoff, and Ukrainian officials. Regarding Marco Rubio’s involvement as Secretary of State, initial reports indicated he distanced himself from the plan during a phone call with a bipartisan group of U.S. senators (including Mike Rounds and Angus King), describing it as a “Russian wish list” rather than an official U.S. position, and clarifying it was merely a document passed along from Moscow.  However, Rubio and the State Department later publicly reversed this stance, insisting the plan was “authored” by the U.S. with input from both Russian and Ukrainian sides, denying claims of purely Russian origins and calling such assertions “blatantly false.”  This flip-flop has fueled criticism of incompetence and internal disarray in the administration, with European allies like Poland questioning the plan’s true authorship, and figures like Boris Johnson labeling it a “betrayal” and “military castration” of Ukraine.  Recent updates suggest the draft has been revised to better reflect Ukraine’s priorities, per NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov, potentially in response to backlash https://twitter.com/marcorubio/status/1992413078160617849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1992413078160617849%7Ctwgr%5E0f66861c566f50b41a9af07d57fe1e73a72fec8b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fwardclark%2F2025%2F11%2F23%2Fa-new-wrinkle-secstate-distances-us-from-unacceptable-ukraine-proposal-n2196487 https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1991899588241076591?s=20 https://twitter.com/kadmitriev/status/1991935021259919768?s=20 https://twitter.com/InsiderGeo/status/1991818640467874060?s=20  why also they are pushing maximalist demands.From their perspective, it's simple: if Ukraine accepts, they achieve their goals immediately. If not, they continue the war, applying pressure slowly but steadily, and over time aim to extract even more concessions as Ukraine faces increasing military challenges https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1992287640498868350?s=20    Term in Office. Putin would never have attacked! It was only when he saw Sleepy Joe in action that he said, “Now is my chance!” The rest is history, and so it continues. I INHERITED A WAR THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED, A WAR THAT IS A LOSER FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE SO NEEDLESSLY DIED. UKRAINE “LEADERSHIP” HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS, AND EUROPE CONTINUES TO BUY OIL FROM RUSSIA. THE USA CONTINUES TO SELL MASSIVE $AMOUNTS OF WEAPONS TO NATO, FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UKRAINE (CROOKED JOE GAVE EVERYTHING, FREE, FREE, FREE, INCLUDING “BIG” MONEY!). GOD BLESS ALL THE LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE HUMAN CATASTROPHE! President DJT Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/amyforsandiego/status/1991913114317844499?s=20   to the care, custody and control of their children” Thank you Judge! [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/aziz0nomics/status/1992371396811636964?s=20 https://twitter.com/Anarseldain/status/1992414997218308338?s=20 https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1992441921961394569?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/1992378801624637503?s=20 https://twitter.com/SarahisCensored/status/1992243844109205553?s=20 https://twitter.com/AwakenedOutlaw/status/1992399017385599446?s=20 https://twitter.com/Shawn_Farash/status/1992400020239528201?s=20 https://twitter.com/RealFletch17/status/1992390320240390644?s=20 https://twitter.com/AFpost/status/1992284122564395413?s=20 https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1992288723283640588?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousLMC/status/1991919350065009130?s=20 98 Democrats voted for socialism (i.e., against the resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism), while 86 voted against socialism (i.e., for the resolution). Additionally, 2 Democrats voted present. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1992427200302452736?s=20  https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1992275639555035194?s=20 obtained by European outlets show Soros' Open Society Foundations funneled millions to Islamist groups operating as Muslim Brotherhood intermediaries in the US, Europe & Palestinian territories. Recipients include CAIR, ISNA, ENAR, FEMYSO & PFLP connected groups like Al Haq. French authorities even dissolved one organization for extremist activities. Judicial Watch has warned for years that US taxpayer money has quietly propped up OSF operations. How long has this network been influencing Western policy? Obama schemes with rising trailblazer in stunning plot to retake the White House  Barack Obama has descended into Washington DC for a secret meeting with Democrats to plot his party’s return to power after Donald Trump leaves office. The longtime Democratic leader was also spotted conniving in the shadows with one of the most progressive freshman Democratic lawmakers at the private event. Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender congressional lawmaker, was seen talking privately with Obama. McBride described the ex-president’s speech as ‘classic Barack Obama — updated for a 2025 political environment.’ McBride told Politico that Obama’s plan to guide Democrats out of their leaderless wilderness is not by relying on a singular political figure. Source: dailymail.co.uk President Trump's Plan  https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1991975409236283738?s=20   POSOBIEC: “Yes it is.” MAMDANI: “The use of the term is a description of neighborhoods, not a description of intent.” POSOBIEC: “So…you intend to tax the whiter neighborhoods more.” Trump listened to every word! LET’S GO! @JackPosobiec https://twitter.com/TheStormRedux/status/1991974395963990403?s=20 Trump knows that the Demonrats are in the throws of an internal power struggle, no different than pulling establishment Republicans towards MAGA. He also knows that a ‘Democratic Socialist' cannot win a national race. While the media wanted to prop Sanders up in make-believe-land that he was so popular he could win, Dems also knew better. That's why they put him down. What this display by PDJT did was throw more fuel on the left's identity crisis fire to continue to fracture them by next November. If they're fractured, they won't show for the midterms or at the worst they will split their votes. He knows that at present the left rallies around voting against him, so he needs them to be broken, distracted & disillusioned about their parties future while we show up, vote, & beat them 20 ways from Sunday. https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/1992037226415554642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1992037226415554642%7Ctwgr%5E0714dde991d22b8abdf61c2799f2c3d47587bcc6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fjoesquire%2F2025%2F11%2F21%2Fcongresswoman-marjorie-taylor-greene-announces-resignation-from-congress-n2196453 An Intriguing Detail Emerges that Likely Explains the Exact Date Marjorie Taylor Greene has Chosen to Officially Resign from Congress  A fascinating detail has come into focus that almost certainly explains the exact timing of Rep. Marjorie   https://twitter.com/DavidMarkDC/status/1992045897526456357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1992045897526456357%7Ctwgr%5E83f270a88adb7ed9bdd1802c693cdb86d882337c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F11%2Fintriguing-detail-emerges-that-likely-explains-exact-date%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com Current House Composition (as of November 2025) Republicans: 219 seats Democrats: 213 seats Vacancies: 3 (one Republican-held seat in Tennessee’s 7th district, and two Democratic-held seats in Texas’s 18th and New Jersey’s 11th districts) Total members: 435 (432 occupied) This gives Republicans a slim majority, allowing them to pass party-line bills with a bit of breathing room for absences or defections (needing roughly 217 votes in a full House for a simple majority). Impact of Greene’s Resignation Numerical Effect: Starting January 5, 2026, her safe Republican seat in Georgia’s 14th district will become vacant, dropping Republicans to 218 occupied seats against Democrats’ 213 (assuming no other changes, with vacancies rising to 4). This shrinks their effective margin to just 5 votes, leaving almost no room for internal dissent, illnesses, or travel delays—issues that have plagued the GOP in recent years with narrow majorities.  Passing legislation could become trickier on contentious bills, as even one or two holdouts might sink votes without Democratic support. Temporary Nature: Georgia law requires a special election for House vacancies, typically scheduled within 2-3 months by the governor. Given the district’s strong Republican lean (she won reelection in 2024 by over 30 points), it’s highly likely to be filled by another Republican, restoring the majority relatively quickly.  In summary, while the resignation tightens an already precarious majority and could complicate near-term votes in early 2026, it’s not a game-changer long-term. Republicans have navigated similar slim margins before, often relying on procedural tools or bipartisan deals when needed. https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/1992360234913050627?s=20 https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/1992586669204070761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1992586669204070761%7Ctwgr%5E63a82205206ed50771f6d6684add6a3453443c47%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F11%2Fmarjorie-taylor-greene-responds-report-that-she-is%2F   ending barrage of phone calls, Marjorie went BAD. Nevertheless, I will always appreciate Marjorie, and thank her for her service to our Country! President DJT https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1992282772896182623?s=20  Judge Jeb Boasberg quietly brought in retired Florida magistrate David Baker to handle sealed documents in domestic & foreign criminal investigations tied to the sprawling J6 dragnet. The assignment began just one month after Boasberg took control of the DC bench. Records show Baker signed the shocking NDO that labeled Rep Jim Jordan a flight risk. How many other secret orders did Boasberg funnel through his outsourced judge to shield DC courts from scrutiny? https://twitter.com/julie_kelly2/status/1991923034194682090?s=20  chief judge. How many other NDOs aside from the one on Verizon for Jordan subpoena did Boasberg’s stooge judge sign? https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/1991906042200944756?s=20   insurer. Thread BREAKING: DOJ's Ed Martin Responds to Reports DOJ's Todd Blanche Is Investigating Him and Bill Pulte     https://twitter.com/chad_mizelle/status/1992067580413039084?s=20 Source: joehoft.com https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/1992430450820739561?s=20   investigations 2. who’s being targeted by the investigations 3. what evidence has been found 4. when is the indictment coming and they literally CANNOT TELL YOU any of this. They can tell you they STARTED an investigation, but some people seem to think means the public is entitled to some kinda blow-by-blow every other week about where the investigation is, who’s a target, who’s not a target, who’s being indicted, when the indictment will be unsealed, etc. etc. And no, they can’t tell you. Learn how things actually work. https://twitter.com/RealSLokhova/status/1992414649430749443?s=20   Jury is investigating @EagleEdMartin . Ed Martin cannot respond because he cannot comment on an ongoing investigation. Some on the right fell for this MSDNC disinformation and are claiming Todd Blanche is investigating Ed Martin. This is untrue, and the story was fake on its face. Adam Schiff is a criminal who evaded accountability for over a decade, and this DoJ is about to have him indicted. This is the real story. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1992036443040965116?s=20  KEEP it that way and overturn California’s!  The broad authority of the ALIEN ENEMIES ACT allows MILITARY TO BE USED AS LAW ENFORCEMENT domestically without Martial Law. https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1992468878937801092?s=20  https://twitter.com/JimFergusonUK/status/1992145295770067356?s=20  about anything like that — because I'm a LEADER and they do as I say.” Then he dropped the hammer: “What they did was TRAITOROUS… They very seriously broke the law.” He says Pete Hegseth is examining it. He believes the military is examining it. And he thinks military courts may already be looking at the Democrats' behaviour. This is unprecedented. Members of Congress and a sitting U.S. Senator publicly told soldiers to disregard the Commander-in-Chief — the kind of act that, as Trump reminded, was historically punishable by death. He clarified he's not threatening them — but he made one thing unmistakably clear: “They're in serious trouble.” Democrats tried to spark insubordination. Trump just signalled the U.S. military justice system might be stepping in. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

Donald Trump has made flouting the law and daring anyone to challenge his ability to do so a hallmark of his second term, but a new video reminding Americans of the limits of Trump's power has him in a red-faced tantrum. The video consists of several members of Congress who are veterans of the military and intelligence services pointing out the fact that members of the military are not required to follow illegal orders.Donald Trump called for the deaths of Democratic members of Congress who are military and intelligence service veterans who participated in a video reminded members of the military that they should not follow illegal orders, prompting hundreds of death threats to those legislators and making additional security for their protection necessary. Despite vociferous concern about violent political rhetoric in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Republican condemnation of Trump has been light. Rep. Chris Deluzio and Rep. Maggie Goodlander talk with Jen Psaki about preserving legal and moral clarity in the face of Trump's lawlessness and threats.Jen Psaki explains how the political revenge prosecution of Adam Schiff by two of Donald Trump's lackeys, Ed Martin and Bill Pulte, has not only fallen apart as a legal case, but has flipped on Trump's investigators, who now find themselves the subjects of a new Justice Department investigation. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The lies around the James Comey indictment continue to grow, and we suspect we won't have Imaginary US Attorney Lindsey Halligan to kick around much longer. The US Attorney's Office in Maryland would like her to have some company on her way out. Meanwhile, MAGA's biggest nemesis, Judge James Boasberg in DC, is moving full speed ahead with criminal contempt hearings to figure out everyone in the Trump administration who decided to defy his orders. And Trump's strategy to openly demand that Republicans gerrymander even more Congressional districts in his favor seems to have backfired. Plus, for subscribers, we have a bonus segment on yet another judge having to tell a state no, OF COURSE you can't post the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.   Links:   The Redistricting Wars (Ft. Joe Dye) [Law and Chaos Pod Substack] https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/the-redistricting-wars-ft-joe-dye   Chicago Headline Club v. Noem [Seventh Circuit] https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca7.55235   US v. Martinez https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71561860/united-states-v-martinez   Maltinsky v. Patel https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71932232/maltinsky-v-patel/?order_by=desc   Alex Jones Bankruptcy Appeal https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71932190/jones/   Gaither v. US https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/413/1061/36450/   US v. Comey https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.vaed.582136   DOJ, FBI probing top Trump administration officials over investigations of president's adversaries: Sources https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-fbi-probing-top-trump-administration-officials-investigations/story?id=127602305   J.G.G. v. Trump [District Court Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69741724/jgg-v-trump/   Chicago Headline Club v. Noem https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559589/chicago-headline-club-v-noem/?order_by=desc   LULAC v. Abbott https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60654982/league-of-united-latin-american-citizens-v-abbott/?order_by=desc   Ringer v. Comal Indep. School Dist. [Ten Commandments] https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txwd.1172865472/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

CannCon and Ashe in America break down Ed Martin's explosive comprehensive pardon memo...a document they call one of the most important filings since the 2020 election. They walk through Martin's sweeping legal argument detailing years of election-law violations, unconstitutional rule changes, mass censorship, mail-in ballot failures, fraudulent registrations, chain-of-custody breaches, and the refusal of courts to hear evidence. The hosts trace how contingent electors operated within constitutional authority, how historical precedent supports their actions, and why prosecutions in Michigan, Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona are collapsing. They highlight Brad Raffensperger's revealing 2020 interview, the censorship regime driven by CISA and EIP, and the way lawfare was weaponized against attorneys, electors, whistleblowers, and everyday citizens. Packed with legal analysis, historical context, and fiery commentary, this episode lays out the full scope of election misconduct, and why accountability is finally coming into focus.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Eric Columbus, and Molly Roberts, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“I Don't Think You're Ready for the Shutdown.” The record-setting shutdown of the U.S. government is set to come to an end after eight Democratic senators agreed to a continuing resolution that will fund all of the government through January 30, certain chunks of the government all the way through the end of the fiscal year, and made a number of concessions along the way. What should we make of this deal, and what are the political ramifications—particularly for Democrats, many of whom are quite angry at those who ultimately voted for this plan?“Overt Acts.” Last week, in a move quite publicly celebrated by his controversial clemency czar Ed Martin, President Trump issued pardons for dozens of individuals accused of participating in efforts to manipulate the results of the 2020 election in his favor, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and other alleged “unindicted co-conspirators” in his own, since-abandoned federal criminal prosecution. Indeed, Trump himself was the only one who was federally indicted for 2020 election manipulations, making the most immediate legal effect of these pardons unclear. What is Trump trying to accomplish in issuing them? And what could the ramifications be for future elections?“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Even as his prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James have faced headwinds, the Trump administration appears to be moving full speed ahead with criminal investigations against other of his perceived enemies—including a large-scale investigation into government reports alleging Russian support for Trump in 2016 that was recently transferred from Justice Department officials in Eastern Pennsylvania to the more Trump-friendly terrain of Southern Florida. What is the current state of the revenge campaign the Trump administration has been pursuing, and where does it seem set to lead?In object lessons, Natalie is appreciating both “The History of the New Yorkers Vaunted Fact Checking Department” and the small army of neurotic geniuses who march forward in pursuit of journalistic integrity. Eric is appreciating The Week Junior, his daughter's favorite magazine that proves real journalism isn't just for grown-ups. Scott is appreciating The Far Side's online presence, updated daily—a reminder that the line between journalism and cartooning is always thinner than we'd like to admit. And Molly is appreciating an “illuminating” visit to Glenstone, where Jenny Holzer's art reads like journalism etched in light, documenting the lingering shadows of some dark subjects.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 his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Eric Columbus, and Molly Roberts, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“I Don't Think You're Ready for the Shutdown.” The record-setting shutdown of the U.S. government is set to come to an end after eight Democratic senators agreed to a continuing resolution that will fund all of the government through January 30, certain chunks of the government all the way through the end of the fiscal year, and made a number of concessions along the way. What should we make of this deal, and what are the political ramifications—particularly for Democrats, many of whom are quite angry at those who ultimately voted for this plan?“Overt Acts.” Last week, in a move quite publicly celebrated by his controversial clemency czar Ed Martin, President Trump issued pardons for dozens of individuals accused of participating in efforts to manipulate the results of the 2020 election in his favor, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and other alleged “unindicted co-conspirators” in his own, since-abandoned federal criminal prosecution. Indeed, Trump himself was the only one who was federally indicted for 2020 election manipulations, making the most immediate legal effect of these pardons unclear. What is Trump trying to accomplish in issuing them? And what could the ramifications be for future elections?“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Even as his prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James have faced headwinds, the Trump administration appears to be moving full speed ahead with criminal investigations against other of his perceived enemies—including a large-scale investigation into government reports alleging Russian support for Trump in 2016 that was recently transferred from Justice Department officials in Eastern Pennsylvania to the more Trump-friendly terrain of Southern Florida. What is the current state of the revenge campaign the Trump administration has been pursuing, and where does it seem set to lead?In object lessons, Natalie is appreciating both “The History of the New Yorkers Vaunted Fact Checking Department” and the small army of neurotic geniuses who march forward in pursuit of journalistic integrity. Eric is appreciating The Week Junior, his daughter's favorite magazine that proves real journalism isn't just for grown-ups. Scott is appreciating The Far Side's online presence, updated daily—a reminder that the line between journalism and cartooning is always thinner than we'd like to admit. And Molly is appreciating an “illuminating” visit to Glenstone, where Jenny Holzer's art reads like journalism etched in light, documenting the lingering shadows of some dark subjects.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.

On today's episode of The Alan Sanders Show, Democrats break ranks to avert a 2025 government shutdown, exposing cracks in the resistance. We unpack the latest Epstein hoax emails falsely tying Trump to scandal, nothing but pure political fiction. Ed Martin with the DOJ continues to investigate Arctic Frost, Jack Smith's FBI op spying on Republicans. Plus, Secretary Rollins is set to roll-out SNAP/EBT reforms to root out billions in fraud, saving the program for real families. And economic wins roll in under Trump 2.0 including investments in steel and batteries in the United States. Tune in for unfiltered truth! Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

The one thing Democrats care about above all else. Don’t lock your knees. Fast food is getting unreasonably expensive. Ed Martin explains what alternate electors are. What happened in 2020? Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEW CTP for IBIT Under/Over - Looks like the OVER Presidential PARDONS and A King's EVICTION All Excited - Making headway on the Deficit ! PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter   Warm-Up - NEW CTP for IBIT - Under/Over - Looks like the OVER - Presidential PARDONS and A King's EVICTION - All Excited - Making headway on the Deficit ! Markets - DJIA hits new ATH - after big moves last week - Buyers stepped in (again) - NASDAQ - lagging as AI trade is questioned - THEREFORE - what is happening is a simple rotation again - ALL IN! Just back from a wedding in NJ - Did some Apple picking, hot cider and donuts! Pardon Me... - President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies for their support or involvement in plans to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to the Department of Justice's Pardon Attorney, Ed Martin. - Several others (20+) were pardoned as well including some that plead guilty. Over the Pond - King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said. - After the king's rare move, which follows years of shameful scandals, he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince, and he will have to vacate his Royal Lodge mansion near Windsor Castle. Debt - The U.S. government's gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating accumulation of debt on America's balance sheet. - It's also the fastest accumulation of a trillion dollars in debt outside of the COVID-19 pandemic — the U.S. hit $37 trillion in gross national debt in August this year. - “During his first eight months in office, President Trump has reduced the deficit by $350 billion compared to the same period in 2024 by cutting spending and boosting revenue,” White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement, adding that the administration would pursue robust economic growth, lower inflation, tariff revenue, lower borrowing costs and cuts to waste, fraud and abuse. - Petersen Foundation: “Along with increasing debt, you get higher interest costs, which are now the fastest growing part of the budget,” Peterson added. “We spent $4 trillion on interest over the last decade, but will spend $14 trillion in the next ten years. Interest costs crowd out important public and private investments in our future, harming the economy for every American.” - Debt Growing by $69,000 per second over the the past year... Stock New - BIG Softbank - Softbank sells entire stake in NVDA - $5.83 Billion - To soften the blow, they said that it as because they are using it to redeploy further into AI - OpenAi to be specific - Also sold part of T-Moblie and using margin loan against ARM to fund the $22.5 BILLION investment in OpenAI - “This should not be seen, in our view, as a cautious or negative stance on Nvidia, but rather in the context of SoftBank needing at least $30.5bn of capital for investments in the Oct-Dec quarter, including $22.5bn for OpenAI and $6.5bn for Ampere,” Rolf Bulk, equity research analyst at New Street Research, told CNBC. - IMPORTANT SO MARKETS DO NOT GET SPOOKED: ?[SoftBank] made a point of saying that it wasn't any view on NVIDIA. ... At the end of the day, they are using the money to invest in other AI related companies,” he said. Coreweave Earnings - The provider of infrastructure for artificial intelligence companies, reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue on Monday, but the company delivered disappointing full-year...

'Grand conspiracy' probe seeks to prove cabal of 'deep state' Democrats led by Obama tried to destroy Trump, New evidence about Clinton foundation corruption unearthed, Ed Martin and Senator Ron Johnson join the show. Check out our partners: First Liberty: Go to https://firstliberty.org/benny Pre Born: Go to https://www.preborn.com/benny to help save a baby American Financing: Save with https://www.americanfinancing.net/benny NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-528-1219 or americanfinancing.net/Benny, for details about credit costs and terms Blackout Coffee: http://www.blackoutcoffee.com/benny and use coupon code BENNY for 20% OFF your first order Bon Charge: Go to https://www.boncharge.com/BENNY and use coupon code BENNY to save 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CannCon and Zak Paine return from GART Cocoa Beach and dive straight into the headlines, breaking down the week's biggest political and cultural bombshells. From the government shutdown “deal” that left Democrats scrambling to save face to Trump's renewed call to end the filibuster, the hosts dissect how D.C.'s dysfunction keeps America hostage. They analyze the shocking Blaze Media report identifying a former Capitol Police officer as a forensic match for the January 6th pipe bomber and explore how it ties into the broader narrative of FBI coverups and media complicity. The conversation heats up with Ed Martin's announcement that Trump has pardoned the 2020 alternate electors, triggering questions about constitutional authority, state weaponization, and election integrity. They wrap with sports corruption, BBC election interference, and even Ghislaine Maxwell's suspiciously cushy prison life—connecting it all to the crumbling illusion of institutional trust. A hard-hitting, fast-moving episode that balances humor, outrage, and hope for what's coming next.

What Is Arctic Frost? | Mike Howell Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) revealed last week that ‘Arctic Frost'—the FBI's election-related investigation into President Donald Trump, launched in 2022 by the Biden administration—issued 197 subpoenas for 430 conservatives, including the late Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA, Ed Martin, Dan Scavino, and Ed Corrigan.This investigation was used as a method to spy on the conservative movement as a whole. Mike Howell, President of the Oversight Project, joins the show to talk about why Arctic Frost demands accountability. —Follow Mike on X: https://x.com/MHowellTweetsSwamp Justice Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yVpKjwTCfuxwTGePiFM3hMore about Heritage: www.heritage.org–Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org

What Is Arctic Frost? | Mike Howell Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) revealed last week that ‘Arctic Frost'—the FBI's election-related investigation into President Donald Trump, launched in 2022 by the Biden administration—issued 197 subpoenas for 430 conservatives, including the late Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA, Ed Martin, Dan Scavino, and Ed Corrigan. This […]

Adel Nero and Zak Paine deliver a powerhouse episode of Taking It Back, unpacking the explosive “Operation Arctic Frost” investigation that targeted Trump allies and conservative organizations across America. They trace how Lisa Monaco, Merrick Garland, and Christopher Wray orchestrated a sprawling deep-state dragnet that weaponized federal power for political persecution. The hosts discuss Ed Martin's role in unraveling the scheme and the DOJ's internal reckoning under Trump's new leadership. From there, they shift to election integrity, examining Trump's call for paper ballots, the dismantling of Dominion's foreign operations, and the quiet groundwork for America's next voting overhaul. The conversation turns global as they explore Trump's tariff strategy, Congress's resistance, and the return of U.S. manufacturing. Wrapping up with sharp takes on welfare reform, ICE expansion, and the looming SNAP shutdown crisis, Adel and Zak connect every thread to one unifying theme: Trump's full-spectrum war to rebuild America's sovereignty.

October 23th, 2025, 4pm: Jack Smith sends a letter to Republicans in Congress telling them he is ready to testify in an open hearing – and news of another federal prosecutor that is uncomfortable with a prosecution against one of Trump's political foes - this time, Senator Adam Schiff of California. And later in the hour, Nicolle discusses the demolition of the White House's East Wing.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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.