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Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is questioned about vaccines at two congressional committee hearings. One Senator accuses him of lying to the committee during his confirmation about his plans for programs that promote vaccinations. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is confident that a deal can be reached with holdout House Republican who insist as a condition of their votes on an increase in the maximum State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT) in the comprehensive budget reconciliation bill; Vice President JD Vance holds a breakfast with law enforcement during this National Police Week, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) tries and fails to get House Republicans to put up a plaque honoring police who 'bravely protected and defended' the U.S. Capitol during the attack January 6th, 2021; President Donald Trump in Qatar announces a deal for Qatar's airline to buy nearly $100 billion worth of Boeing jets; federal judge orders the release of Badar Khan Suri, Georgetown University researcher detained by immigration officials for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda; House no longer voting on resolution to impeach President Trump offered by a House Democrat but opposed by House Democratic leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office, for what the president calls a "very friendly conversation"; President asked if there is anything the prime minister can say that would make him lift tariffs on Canada, replies "no"; Prime Minister asked about the president wanting to make Canada the 51st State, saying, Canada "will never be for sale"; House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses reports of internal Republican divisions holding up the budget reconciliation bill, while House Democratic leaders are looking to pick off a few Republicans who might oppose cuts to Medicaid or nutrition assistance programs to block the bill; Senate passes a repeal of an EPA rule regulation air pollution from tire manufacturing, sending it to President Trump to be signed into law; Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before a House Appropriations Subcommittee about deportations and REAL ID, the enhanced ID for domestic flights that takes effect tomorrow; Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) says he will not support Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia because of Ed Martin's role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, putting the nomination in jeopardy; President Trump announces the Houthis in Yemen have agreed to stop attacking shipping in the Red Sea and the U.S. will therefore stop attacking them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump's tariff chaos continues. He just announced a big reversal: For 90 days, the reciprocal tariffs will come down, but a universal 10 percent tariff will remain, and he's hiking tariffs on China into the stratosphere. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson just moved to prevent the House from voting on whether to rein in Trump's assertion of unilateral authority to impose the tariffs—a clear abuse of power. This, plus the House GOP gearing up to cut Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars, gives Democrats major political openings. Will they capitalize? We talked to Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, who explains what Trump's reversal says about his political weakness, why Democrats can seriously contest red-leaning districts next year, and how the party should prosecute the case against Trump's dictatorial abuses of power.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump's tariff chaos continues. He just announced a big reversal: For 90 days, the reciprocal tariffs will come down, but a universal 10 percent tariff will remain, and he's hiking tariffs on China into the stratosphere. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson just moved to prevent the House from voting on whether to rein in Trump's assertion of unilateral authority to impose the tariffs—a clear abuse of power. This, plus the House GOP gearing up to cut Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars, gives Democrats major political openings. Will they capitalize? We talked to Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, who explains what Trump's reversal says about his political weakness, why Democrats can seriously contest red-leaning districts next year, and how the party should prosecute the case against Trump's dictatorial abuses of power.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump's tariff chaos continues. He just announced a big reversal: For 90 days, the reciprocal tariffs will come down, but a universal 10 percent tariff will remain, and he's hiking tariffs on China into the stratosphere. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson just moved to prevent the House from voting on whether to rein in Trump's assertion of unilateral authority to impose the tariffs—a clear abuse of power. This, plus the House GOP gearing up to cut Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars, gives Democrats major political openings. Will they capitalize? We talked to Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, who explains what Trump's reversal says about his political weakness, why Democrats can seriously contest red-leaning districts next year, and how the party should prosecute the case against Trump's dictatorial abuses of power.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is on the defensive. The Dow fell nearly 1,000 points after Trump admitted that couldn't rule out a recession. This comes after more turmoil in the markets stemming from his erratic flip flops on tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump's agency heads are raging at Elon Musk over the cuts he's inflicting on their agencies. The opposition has awakened: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is whipping opposition to the continuing resolution temporarily funding the government. But will Senate Democrats step up and oppose the CR? We talked to former Congressman Tom Malinowski, who's been urging Democrats to stand strong against Trump, about why the government shutdown fight is a critical opportunity for Democrats to draw a hard line against the Trump-Musk reign of destruction.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is on the defensive. The Dow fell nearly 1,000 points after Trump admitted that couldn't rule out a recession. This comes after more turmoil in the markets stemming from his erratic flip flops on tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump's agency heads are raging at Elon Musk over the cuts he's inflicting on their agencies. The opposition has awakened: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is whipping opposition to the continuing resolution temporarily funding the government. But will Senate Democrats step up and oppose the CR? We talked to former Congressman Tom Malinowski, who's been urging Democrats to stand strong against Trump, about why the government shutdown fight is a critical opportunity for Democrats to draw a hard line against the Trump-Musk reign of destruction.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is on the defensive. The Dow fell nearly 1,000 points after Trump admitted that couldn't rule out a recession. This comes after more turmoil in the markets stemming from his erratic flip flops on tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump's agency heads are raging at Elon Musk over the cuts he's inflicting on their agencies. The opposition has awakened: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is whipping opposition to the continuing resolution temporarily funding the government. But will Senate Democrats step up and oppose the CR? We talked to former Congressman Tom Malinowski, who's been urging Democrats to stand strong against Trump, about why the government shutdown fight is a critical opportunity for Democrats to draw a hard line against the Trump-Musk reign of destruction.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 3 EPISODE 107: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: He has to go. And Minority Whip Katherine Clark. And Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar. And for that matter, Gavin Newsom has to go. Because after these standard-issue moderate Democrats vanished on election night they have suddenly reappeared 125 days later to address the REAL issue: Democratic House members who actually DID something to protest Trump - even just something symbolic like Al Green did, or those who supported him did. Jeffries and the others called them to a "come to Jesus" meeting to warn them never to ignore his "Dear Colleague" letter again, that the way to stand up to Trump lighting the county and the world on fire is to hold up mincing little pickle ball paddles with mild words on them and especially to coordinate outfits while not clapping. Out. Jeffries, Clark, Aguilar. And anybody else who doesn't realize that the last people capable of piercing Trump's bubble are Democrats at his speeches to Congress, and the media which has failed at the task even more than the Dems have. We need civil disobedience and instead Jeffries is warning Democrats, and 10 Democrats are joining the fascists, in punishing Democrats. And Newsom? His comments about trans athletes are bad enough. That he did them during a podcast with Charlie Kirk, arranged by Newsom's ex-wife Kim Guilfoyle, is far worse. I mean Newsom's judgment was already in doubt (he married Kim Guilfoyle FFS), but this is insanity. The nation is ablaze and the Dems are sending strongly worded notes. The media continues to collapse.It believed Trump's lies about pressuring Russia while he was in fact increasing his demands of Ukraine to include Zelensky resigning. And when Trump told a reporter he couldn't ask a certain question the White House Correspondents Association continued its policy of not commenting. And golly why did Trump think he could publicly threaten Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow? Well, because of Joe Scarborough, obvs. B-Block (38:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Stephen A. Smith is not running for president, but keep asking him. Happily he IS showing he doesn't understand the first thing about any of this. His newest political crush? Candace Owens. Meanwhile Musk doesn't understand sports or America. And the Prime Minister of New Zealand fired a diplomat for reminding Britain that Trump is simply doing now what they did to Czechoslovakia in 1938. C-Block (49:20) THURBER SPECIAL: Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio, needs about $200,000 to keep going. The least we can do is raise consciousness. So for the first time since the election here is not just one but two Thurber stories: my favorite ("A Box To Hide In") and my late father's ("I Went To Sullivant." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are less than 5 days away from a potential government shutdown. The House rules committee is meeting this afternoon to set up floor debate for a bill that will fund the federal government until September 30th. That bill is expected to hit the House floor tomorrow. But passage is still not a sure thing. One House Republican says he will be voting no while several others are still undecided. House Democratic leaders say they'll be sticking together to vote no. Markets continued their sell-off today, Marketwatch.com reporting that the Nasdaq recorded its worst day since 2020 while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 900 points amid fears of a recession. Meanwhile, President Trump says the tariffs he imposed and then adjusted on Mexico and Canada are part of his long-term strategy.  And Canada has chosen its new leader. His name is Mark Carney and fighting back against those tariffs were a big part of his victory speech last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks with President Trump's point person leading negotiations to end the wars in the Mideast and Ukraine, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff says he's optimistic that negotiations over phase two of the Gaza ceasefire will move forward. Jake also presses him over Trump's attacks on Ukrainian President Zelensky and Witkoff's suggestion that Russia's invasion was “provoked.” Then, Jake talks with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about his party's struggle to counter President Trump and Elon Musk. Next, Republican strategist Kirstin Davison and CNN political commentators Xochitl Hinojosa, Adam Kinzinger and Shermichael Singleton join Jake to discuss the latest federal workforce cuts and Donald Trump's first month in office. Finally, Jake takes a look at President Trump's effort to remove officials responsible for oversight in the federal government and questions what he's trying to hide from the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas speaks with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on what Democrats can do to stop Trump's destruction. 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

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Democratic leaders mobilize resistance to Trump actions, as Trump signs new Executive Order on transgender athletes Amazon deforestation, oil extraction change climate there, and here in US Second federal judge blocks Trump “birthright citizenship” order, saying no court agrees with Trump and her court won't be the first Argentina follows Trump's lead, withdrawing from World Health Organization Lawmakers, USAID workers protest Trump dismantling of humanitarian aid agency Governor Newsom visits Trump in Washington, as California approves $25 million fund for suing Trump administration The post Trump signs order on transgender athletes, Dems mobilize against Trump actions; Amazon deforestation harms climate there and in California – February 5, 2025 – February 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Festivus is the make-believe holiday invented on the Seinfeld show. Festivus "creator" Frank Constanza proclaims that Festivus observances include the "airing of grievances" and "feats of strength." Donald Trump is doing both every day. Trump is also tens-of-billions of dollars wealthier, on paper at least, than he was a week ago thanks to the latest and biggest grift in presidential history: the Trump meme-coins. The top political story in Michigan this week: the first A-List Democratic candidate for Governor is officially running. Jocelyn Benson immediately becomes a major contender to win what will likely be a hotly contested primary. And the state legislative session is off to a rocky start as the new House Republican majority goes hyper partisan. We're joined on the podcast by state House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri. Leader Puri is serving his third term in the Michigan House. Before joining the Legislature, Puri worked in financial consulting and then went on to work for President Barack Obama. After completing his MBA, he began his work in Detroit's automotive industry, helping solve complex business problems and developing innovative solutions to help prepare Michigan for the economy of tomorrow. Representative Puri is the son of immigrants, and a strong advocate for inclusion, equity and equality for people of all backgrounds and experiences. He received his undergraduate degree in economics and finance and went on to receive his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2014. =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management Gary Garvel - Creators.com  

Every week leadership from both parties will alternate appearances on Voices of Montana. On this edition of the Capitol ReCap, House Minority Leader Katie Sullivan, and House Minority Whip, Jonathan Karlen discuss their party’s bills on property tax relief and […] The post House Democratic Leadership Touts Tax Plan, Medicaid Funding first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D - Windsor Heights) discusses the 2025 legislative session.

Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join Julia Grabo to preview the first full week of the 119th Congress, as members focus on certifying election results, President Jimmy Carter's funeral proceedings, House Democratic committee assignments, and more. Debbie and Rodney also preview the next few months on Capitol Hill, with the March 14 government funding deadline just nine weeks away.

Ralph welcomes Vani Hari, also known as “The Food Babe,” to tell us about her campaign against Kellogg's to stop using artificial dyes in their cereals that have been linked to various health problems and have been banned in Europe. Plus, noted labor organizer, Chris Townsend gives us his take on the AFL-CIOs obeisant relationship to the Democratic Party.Vani Hari is an author and food activist. A former corporate consultant, she started the Food Babe blog in 2011, and she is the co-founder of the nutritional supplement startup Truvani.It is a game of whack-a-mole because we get these corporations to change, or they announce that they're going to change, and then they go back on their commitment. And that is what's happened with Kellogg's.Vani HariChris Townsend is a 45-year union member and leader. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.These workers who have been betrayed, lied to, wrecked, destroyed, poisoned, all of these things—this becomes the breeding ground for Trumpist ideology. And the Democrats won't face this.Chris TownsendOur media largely ignores the labor movement. Our small labor press—left press—generally subscribes to the “good news only” school of journalism. So these endemic problems and even immediate crises are never dealt with. Now, some of that is because the existing labor leadership generally is not fond of criticism or is not fond of anyone pointing out shortcomings (or) mistakes.Chris TownsendWe're a cash cow—and a vote cow— to be milked routinely and extensively by this Democratic machinery… The leadership today in the bulk of the unions is an administrative layer, business union through and through to the core. The historic trade union spirit that always animated the unions in various levels is not extinguished, but in my 45 years, I would say it is at a low ebb. In the sense that we just have been sterilized because of this unconditional and unholy alliance or domination by the Democratic Party. And there's no room for spark. There's no room for dissent. There's no room for anyone to even raise the obvious.Chris Townsend[Leaders of the AFL-CIO are] basically bureaucrats in that building on 16th Street, collecting their pay and their nice pensions. Completely out of touch with millions of blue collar workers that have veered into the Republican Party channels—the so-called Reagan Democrats, which have spelled the difference in election after election for the Senate, for the House, for the Presidency.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 11/20/241. In his new book Hope Never Disappoints, Pope Francis writes “what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of genocide,” and called for the situation to be “studied carefully…by jurists and international organisations,” per the Middle East Eye. These comments come on the heels of a United Nations committee report which found that Israel's actions are “consistent with characteristics of genocide,” and alleged that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war. The Catholic pontiff has long decried violence in all forms and has previously criticized Israel's “disproportionate and immoral” actions in Gaza and Lebanon, per AP.2. On November 14th, the AP's Farnoush Amiri reported that more than 80 Congressional Democrats sent a letter to President Biden on October 29th, urging the administration to sanction Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Only made public after the election, this letter called for sanctions on these individuals “Given their critical roles in driving policies that promote settler violence, weaken the Palestinian Authority, facilitate de facto and de jure annexation, and destabilize the West Bank.” This letter was principally authored by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, and in addition to dozens of House Democratic signatories, was signed by no less than 17 Senators.3. Another remarkable post-election Israel story concerns outgoing Congressman Jamaal Bowman, who was ousted from his seat by a flood of AIPAC money. In an interview with Rania Khalek, Bowman relates a remarkable anecdote about the presidential campaign. Bowman says he specifically requested to campaign for Kamala Harris in Michigan – where he was so popular his AIPAC-backed primary challenger disparagingly said “[Bowman's] constituency is Dearborn, Michigan” – but the campaign ignored him and instead deployed surrogates that seemed almost designed to alienate Arab-Americans: Liz Cheney, Ritchie Torres, and Bill Clinton who went out of his way to scold these voters. These voters were likely decisive in Kamala Harris' loss in that state.4. On November 13th, Senator Bernie Sanders announced that he intends to bring Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to the Senate floor. As Sanders writes in a press release, the “The JRD is the only mechanism available to Congress to prevent an arms sale from advancing.” Unlike previous efforts however, Sanders no longer stands alone. According to Reuters, “Two of the resolutions, co-sponsored with…Senators Jeff Merkley and Peter Welch, would block the sale of 120 mm mortar rounds and joint direct attack munitions (JDAMS). A third, sponsored by Democratic Senator Brian Schatz, would block the sale of tank rounds.” Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen have announced their intention to support the JRD. Certain heavy-hitting Democratic-aligned institutions have also bucked precedent to back this effort, including the massive Service Employees International Union and leading Liberal-Zionist group J Street.5. In the House, Republicans and many Democrats are pushing H.R. 9495, a bill which would grant the executive branch the power to unilaterally strip non-profit organizations of their tax-exempt status based on accusations of supporting terrorism. As the Intercept notes, “The law would not require officials to explain the reason for designating a group, nor…provide evidence.” The ACLU and over 150 other “civil liberties, religious, reproductive health, immigrant rights, human rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+, environmental, and educational organizations,” sent a letter opposing this bill in September, and celebrated when the bill was blocked on November 12th – but it is back from the grave, with Nonprofit Quarterly reporting the bill has cleared a new procedural hurdle and will now advance to the floor. Yet even if this bill is successfully blocked, little stands in the way of Republicans reviving it in the next Congress, where they will hold the House, Senate, and the Presidency.6. Back in October, we covered Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's letter to Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen expressing grave concern over the company's decision to roll out facial recognition-based price gouging technology. According to Tlaib, Kroger has stonewalled Congress, so she is leading a group of House Democrats in a new letter demanding answers to the critical questions that remain, such as whether Kroger will use facial recognition to display targeted ads, whether consumers can opt out, and whether the company plans to sell data collected in stores. This letter is co-signed by progressives like AOC, Barbara Lee, and Eleanor Holmes Norton, among others.7. In new labor news, the NLRB has issued a rule banning anti-union “captive audience meetings,” per the Washington Post. This report notes that these meetings, in which employers warn workers of the risks in unionizing, are considered highly effective and are commonly used by companies like Amazon, Starbucks, Apple and Trader Joe's. According to the Post, Amazon alone spent more than $17 million on consults to do exactly this between 2022 and 2023. On the other hand, Bloomberg Law reports a federal judge in Texas has blocked a Labor Department rule that would have expanded overtime eligibility to four million mostly lower-level white collar workers. This was seen as among the Biden Administration's key achievements on labor rights and foreshadows the rollback of worker protections we are likely to see in a Trump presidency redux.8. Donald Trump has signaled that he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy will likely face a difficult confirmation process; his past environmental activism is anathema to Republican Senators, while his more recent vaccine-skepticism is unpopular among Democrats. Yet just as Donald Trump emerged as an improbable RFK ally, a surprising opponent has emerged as well: former Vice-President Mike Pence. In a “rare” statement Pence writes “For the majority of his career, RFK Jr. has defended abortion on demand during all nine months of pregnancy, supports overturning the Dobbs decision and has called for legislation to codify Roe v Wade. If confirmed, RFK, Jr. would be the most pro-abortion Republican appointed secretary of HHS in modern history…I…urge Senate Republicans to reject this nomination.” As with other unpopular Trump nominees, many expect RFK to be appointed on an acting basis and then possibly installed via the recess appointment process.9. In some positive news, Drop Site reports that in Sri Lanka, the Leftist president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who wrested the office from the corrupt clique that has ruled the nation since independence has won a resounding victory in the recent parliamentary elections. Reuters reports that Dissanayake's coalition won a “sweeping mandate,” with enough seats to pass his anti-corruption and poverty-alleviation agenda. More shocking is the fact that Dissanayake's coalition ran up the score in the Tamil-dominated north and east of the country. As Drop Site notes, only 15 years ago the Sri Lankan government crushed the Tamil Tigers and carried out large-scale massacres of the Tamil minority. Dissanayake has vowed to end the occupation and release Tamil political prisoners, as well as take on the International Monetary Fund which is seeking to impose economic control on the country in exchange for a fiscal bailout. Neither goal will be easily achieved, but the size of Dissanayake's victory at least provides the opportunity for him to try.10. Finally, AP reports that three of Malcolm X's daughters have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and NYPD. This lawsuit alleges that these agencies were “aware of and…involved in the assassination plot,” and that law enforcement was engaged in a “corrupt, unlawful, and unconstitutional [relationship with]…ruthless killers that…was actively concealed, condoned, protected, and facilitated by government agents.” Two of Malcolm X's alleged assassins were exonerated in 2021 after an extensive re-investigation found that authorities withheld crucial evidence, per AP, and new evidence reported earlier this year by Democracy Now! supports the theory of an assassination plot involving collusion between the FBI and NYPD, if not others.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The co-hosts weigh in after ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration in the next Trump administration. House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins "The View" and weighs in ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrawing from consideration for attorney general and shares where he hopes to find common ground with the incoming Republican presidential administration. Plus, he reacts to Rep. Nancy Mace targeting the first openly transgender member of the House – Congresswoman Sarah McBride – and discusses his new book, "The ABCs of Democracy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Today's MG Show   Dive into the murky waters of social media manipulation as we explore how influencers on platforms like Rumble and others can inflate their presence by purchasing views and likes. DJT shakes up global diplomacy with the nomination of Matthew Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO. Hannity highlights a media meltdown over the latest developments, while justice is served with Laken Riley's murderer convicted on all 10 counts.   In New York, Bragg's legal team scrambles for a workaround to keep their shaky case alive. Updates emerge on Tim Ballard's legal issues, revealing more intrigue. Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer (Sontheimer) surfaces as a key player tied to Arabella Advisors, shining light on hidden influence.   Milton Friedman's timeless wisdom reappears in a classic interview detailing the federal government's necessary and unnecessary departments. Howard Lutnick educates millions on the economic power of tariffs, making waves in the financial world.   All this and more on today's MG Show!   **Keywords**: Rumble view manipulation, DJT NATO nomination, Hannity media meltdown, Laken Riley justice, Bragg NYC legal battle, Tim Ballard update, Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer, Arabella Advisors, Milton Friedman government reform, Lutnick tariffs, MG Show analysis. -----------------

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts another edition of the show talking about Joy Behar needs to cope with Donald Trump beating Kamala Harris. Tony also talks about Harry Sisson always trying to destroy the right's narratives on social media.   Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to attack Russia.   Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about a surge in consumer confidence. Tony also talks about the failure of Deanne Criswell and Roy Cooper. Later, Tony talks about Michelle Wu defying Trump's mass deportation push and immigrants who self-deport.   Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the latest on Daniel Penny choking out and killing Jordan Neely.   Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show joined with Ed Morrissey of HotAir.com talking about how some Democrats are being “sober” about the election, but the cable news, social media, and Jen Psaki are not.   Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about a three-alarm blaze that damaged a former Bourbon Street dive bar in New Orleans.   Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about Hakeen Jeffries having been elected House Democratic leader. Tony also talks about Sarah McBride becomes the first transgender elected to Congress.   Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Bucks County, Pennsylvania is still counting illegal votes.   Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking more about Deanne Criswell testifying in front of Congress.   Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about AT&T offering $5,000 rewards for anyone who captures copper thieves. Tony also talks about HVAC.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony plays the Criswell testimony in front of Congress about FEMA skipping Donald Trump supporters who needed hurricane relief.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show playing more of Crisswell's testimony. Tony also talks about Donald Trump and Elon Musk heading to Texas to launch the newest SpaceX rocket.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans for Trump's return to Washington, and the Republican Party's return to power, are well underway. But for Democrats in the minority, the path forward is not as clear. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is the House Democratic leader and the author of the new children's book, "The ABCs of Democracy." Jeffries joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Plans for Trump's return to Washington, and the Republican Party's return to power, are well underway. But for Democrats in the minority, the path forward is not as clear. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is the House Democratic leader and the author of the new children's book, "The ABCs of Democracy." Jeffries joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tropical Storm Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a hurricane on Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center warned of a potentially life-threatening storm surge and hurricane force winds along the Gulf Coast. In Southern California, the Line Fire burned over 20,000 acres and forced several communities to evacuate. It's only 3 percent contained and some 36,000 structures are currently at risk. The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is set for tomorrow in Philadelphia. It begins at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC News. NTD will be airing pre- and post-debate analysis. Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill under pressure, looking to avert a government shutdown before Sept. 30. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a spending bill that is linked to another measure: requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected the plan. House Republicans issued a scathing report on their investigation into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. It blamed the disastrous end of America's longest war on the Biden administration, saying it picked optics over security. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Tropical Storm Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a hurricane on Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center warned of a potentially life-threatening storm surge and hurricane force winds along the Gulf Coast.In Southern California, the Line Fire burned over 20,000 acres and forced several communities to evacuate. It's only three-percent contained and some 36,000 structures are currently at risk.The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is set for tomorrow in Philadelphia. It begins at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC News. NTD will be airing pre- and post-debate analysis.Lawmakers returned to Capitol hill under pressure, looking to avert a government shutdown before September 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a spending bill that is linked to another measure: requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected the plan.House Republicans issued a scathing report on their investigation into the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. It blamed the disastrous end of America's longest war on the Biden administration, saying it picked optics over security.

In episode 82 of The TBD Pod, Garrett sits down with House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell for an insightful conversation on key issues facing Tampa and the broader Florida community. Together, they dive into topics such as affordability, the ongoing housing crisis, and the controversial leaked news about potential plans to build hotels and golf courses on Florida state parks. Tune in for a deep dive into the policies and decisions shaping the future of Florida 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:45 - Covid 0:07:47 - Ron DeSantis 0:15:17 - Federal Money 0:22:51 - Federal vs. State Government  0:29:29 - State Spending  0:35:37 - Affordability  0:50:41 - Florida's Law Enforcement 1:00:49 - Insurance 1:10:38 - State Parks 1:13:13 - Outro

On CNN's State of the Union, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Jake Tapper to discuss what Vice President Harris' candidacy means for Democrats' efforts to take back the House. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits down with Jake to preview the Chicago convention, as well as the risk for protests targeting the DNC. Next, Jake presses New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu over Trump's personal attacks against Vice President Harris. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators David Urban and David Axelrod and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to break down new polls showing Harris leading Trump nationally for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Government and politics news hasn't been very chill the last couple of weeks, but the Chillin' in the Statehouse team is here to discuss an assassination attempt, a presidential candidate dropping out, the Kansas delegation endorsing the vice president and the governor's PAC opposing the House Democratic leader — plus some toll road and bike lane news.

Government and politics news hasn't been very chill the last couple of weeks, but the Chillin' in the Statehouse team is here to discuss an assassination attempt, a presidential candidate dropping out, the Kansas delegation endorsing the vice president and the governor's PAC opposing the House Democratic leader — plus some toll road and bike lane news.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Subscribe: Get the Daily Update in your inbox for free 1/ Kamala Harris has the support of enough Democratic delegates to win the party's nomination for president. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries – the top two Democrats in Congress – have also endorsed ... Visit WTF Just Happened Today? for more news and headlines, brought to you by Matt Kiser. The WTFJHT Podcast is narrated and produced by Joe Amditis.

Regardless of NATO leaders visiting D.C. this week, the chatter is still alive (even if hushed) among House Democratic leaders regarding the consensus that President Biden should not seek reelection. According to Scot LeHigh's column in the Boston Globe, a source familiar with the thinking of House Democratic leaders said, “their expectation has been that for the good of the party, they must eventually urge a well-liked president not to seek reelection.” Scot LeHigh joined us to discuss it.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Get caught up on the news from this busy holiday week by reviewing this edition of Crosstalk. Here's a sample from the stories that were presented-----Democratic governors from across the nation descended on the White House Wednesday evening to speak with President Biden over his debate performance last week.----President Biden told more than 20 Democratic governors that he's in good health, with the exception of his brain function, while discussing the fate of his presidential campaign. ----Embattled president Biden has had a rough life, much like Jesus Christ, according to a House Democratic ally of the president. ----Now a third Democrat has called for Biden to drop out. The latest is Congressman Seth Moulton. ----Four editorial boards at major publications have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race.----Damon Lindelof, creator of the hit ABC series -Lost-, is urging Democrats to stop giving money to the Biden campaign and to party candidates overall.----Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney, one of the two original co-founders of the Walt Disney Company, plans to stop all future donations to the Democratic Party as long as Biden is still the nominee.----Biden told Democratic governors that he will no longer be scheduling events after 8pm so that he can get more sleep.----The White House admitted that Hunter Biden was in the room as his father was preparing to deliver a prime-time address.----Federal prosecutors Monday have requested stays on pending January 6th court cases in order to evaluate a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited their prosecutions of the rioters.

Get caught up on the news from this busy holiday week by reviewing this edition of Crosstalk. Here's a sample from the stories that were presented-----Democratic governors from across the nation descended on the White House Wednesday evening to speak with President Biden over his debate performance last week.----President Biden told more than 20 Democratic governors that he's in good health, with the exception of his brain function, while discussing the fate of his presidential campaign. ----Embattled president Biden has had a rough life, much like Jesus Christ, according to a House Democratic ally of the president. ----Now a third Democrat has called for Biden to drop out. The latest is Congressman Seth Moulton. ----Four editorial boards at major publications have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race.----Damon Lindelof, creator of the hit ABC series -Lost-, is urging Democrats to stop giving money to the Biden campaign and to party candidates overall.----Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney, one of the two original co-founders of the Walt Disney Company, plans to stop all future donations to the Democratic Party as long as Biden is still the nominee.----Biden told Democratic governors that he will no longer be scheduling events after 8pm so that he can get more sleep.----The White House admitted that Hunter Biden was in the room as his father was preparing to deliver a prime-time address.----Federal prosecutors Monday have requested stays on pending January 6th court cases in order to evaluate a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited their prosecutions of the rioters.

Get caught up on the news from this busy holiday week by reviewing this edition of Crosstalk. Here's a sample from the stories that were presented:--Democratic governors from across the nation descended on the White House Wednesday evening to speak with President Biden over his debate performance last week.--President Biden told more than 20 Democratic governors that he's in good health, with the exception of his brain function, while discussing the fate of his presidential campaign. --Embattled president Biden has had a rough life, much like Jesus Christ, according to a House Democratic ally of the president. --Now a third Democrat has called for Biden to drop out. The latest is Congressman Seth Moulton. --Four editorial boards at major publications have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race.--Damon Lindelof, creator of the hit ABC series "Lost", is urging Democrats to stop giving money to the Biden campaign and to party candidates overall.--Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney, one of the two original co-founders of the Walt Disney Company, plans to stop all future donations to the Democratic Party as long as Biden is still the nominee.--Biden told Democratic governors that he will no longer be scheduling events after 8pm so that he can get more sleep.--The White House admitted that Hunter Biden was in the room as his father was preparing to deliver a prime-time address.--Federal prosecutors Monday have requested stays on pending January 6th court cases in order to evaluate a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited their prosecutions of the rioters.

Get caught up on the news from this busy holiday week by reviewing this edition of Crosstalk. Here's a sample from the stories that were presented-----Democratic governors from across the nation descended on the White House Wednesday evening to speak with President Biden over his debate performance last week.----President Biden told more than 20 Democratic governors that he's in good health, with the exception of his brain function, while discussing the fate of his presidential campaign. ----Embattled president Biden has had a rough life, much like Jesus Christ, according to a House Democratic ally of the president. ----Now a third Democrat has called for Biden to drop out. The latest is Congressman Seth Moulton. ----Four editorial boards at major publications have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race.----Damon Lindelof, creator of the hit ABC series -Lost-, is urging Democrats to stop giving money to the Biden campaign and to party candidates overall.----Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney, one of the two original co-founders of the Walt Disney Company, plans to stop all future donations to the Democratic Party as long as Biden is still the nominee.----Biden told Democratic governors that he will no longer be scheduling events after 8pm so that he can get more sleep.----The White House admitted that Hunter Biden was in the room as his father was preparing to deliver a prime-time address.----Federal prosecutors Monday have requested stays on pending January 6th court cases in order to evaluate a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited their prosecutions of the rioters.

Get caught up on the news from this busy holiday week by reviewing this edition of Crosstalk. Here's a sample from the stories that were presented-----Democratic governors from across the nation descended on the White House Wednesday evening to speak with President Biden over his debate performance last week.----President Biden told more than 20 Democratic governors that he's in good health, with the exception of his brain function, while discussing the fate of his presidential campaign. ----Embattled president Biden has had a rough life, much like Jesus Christ, according to a House Democratic ally of the president. ----Now a third Democrat has called for Biden to drop out. The latest is Congressman Seth Moulton. ----Four editorial boards at major publications have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race.----Damon Lindelof, creator of the hit ABC series -Lost-, is urging Democrats to stop giving money to the Biden campaign and to party candidates overall.----Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney, one of the two original co-founders of the Walt Disney Company, plans to stop all future donations to the Democratic Party as long as Biden is still the nominee.----Biden told Democratic governors that he will no longer be scheduling events after 8pm so that he can get more sleep.----The White House admitted that Hunter Biden was in the room as his father was preparing to deliver a prime-time address.----Federal prosecutors Monday have requested stays on pending January 6th court cases in order to evaluate a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited their prosecutions of the rioters.

Get caught up on the news from this busy holiday week by reviewing this edition of Crosstalk. Here's a sample from the stories that were presented:--Democratic governors from across the nation descended on the White House Wednesday evening to speak with President Biden over his debate performance last week.--President Biden told more than 20 Democratic governors that he's in good health, with the exception of his brain function, while discussing the fate of his presidential campaign. --Embattled president Biden has had a rough life, much like Jesus Christ, according to a House Democratic ally of the president. --Now a third Democrat has called for Biden to drop out. The latest is Congressman Seth Moulton. --Four editorial boards at major publications have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race.--Damon Lindelof, creator of the hit ABC series "Lost", is urging Democrats to stop giving money to the Biden campaign and to party candidates overall.--Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney, one of the two original co-founders of the Walt Disney Company, plans to stop all future donations to the Democratic Party as long as Biden is still the nominee.--Biden told Democratic governors that he will no longer be scheduling events after 8pm so that he can get more sleep.--The White House admitted that Hunter Biden was in the room as his father was preparing to deliver a prime-time address.--Federal prosecutors Monday have requested stays on pending January 6th court cases in order to evaluate a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited their prosecutions of the rioters.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is an unabashed progressive, a member of the House Democratic leadership, and one of the most fiercely vocal supporters of civil liberties and racial justice. She has become an internet and social media sensation for her viral sparring matches with Republican colleagues and her relentless questioning of witnesses. She fights for issues important to her, and one of those issues is the right for all students to have access to the higher education setting of their choice, including for-profit career schools. Listen as she discusses the reasons for her support of for-profit schools, and why they are a positive career path for those from underserved communities. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

The Republican Party is leading a crucial effort to ensure only citizens vote in local Washington D.C. elections, a move that is receiving push back from House Democratic leadership. Such leadership is believed to be actively encouraging party members to stand against this Republican sponsored bill. The legislative measure in question intends to counteract a recently enacted D.C. regulation that grants noncitizens the privilege to participate in local voting processes. The bill is slated to be put up for vote this week. This vote signifies an act of resurgence from the Republicans, representing their second attempt at vetoing the D.C. law. It comes in response to the contentious 'D.C. Noncitizen Voting Act'. This law, sanctioned by the D.C. Council in October 2022, surprisingly opened the door for non-U.S. citizens, including illegal immigrants, to vote in D.C.'s local elections. Despite being focused on purely local jurisdiction, the federal government can intervene as the District of Columbia falls under Congressional authority. Such a mechanism means that Congress retains the power to annul any laws ratified by the city council. Consequently, the act does not carry over to national elections, but it has certainly earned widespread attention, igniting impassioned debate within Congress. Seeing the potential damage from the law, Texas Representative Chip Roy and Senator Ted Cruz put forward a bill in January 2023 to restrict noncitizens, including those who may be residing in the country unlawfully, from participating in elections in the nation's capital. They contended against the D.C. law, labeling it as discordant with the Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First - we'll hear from representatives of both the college Republicans and Democrats about the campus protests and issues motivating young voters this election cycle. First up is Sohali Vaddula of the College Democrats of America and then Courtney Hope Britt of the College Republican National Committee Plus – a conversation with former House Democratic congressman Dick Gephardt – about his role with the non-profit group ISSUE ONE and his advocacy of the "Kids Online Safety Act." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is deciding whether to call a snap vote to oust Mike Johnson as House Speaker. She has a list of demands, and if they aren't met, she will pull the trigger. If so, Democrats seem prepared to save Johnson. Which raises some questions: Can Democrats leverage anything in exchange for protecting Johnson? Are Greene and MAGA losing power inside the House GOP? We talked to Representative Ted Lieu, the Number 4 in the House Democratic leadership, about how Democrats should proceed—and where all this is heading next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is deciding whether to call a snap vote to oust Mike Johnson as House Speaker. She has a list of demands, and if they aren't met, she will pull the trigger. If so, Democrats seem prepared to save Johnson. Which raises some questions: Can Democrats leverage anything in exchange for protecting Johnson? Are Greene and MAGA losing power inside the House GOP? We talked to Representative Ted Lieu, the Number 4 in the House Democratic leadership, about how Democrats should proceed—and where all this is heading next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is deciding whether to call a snap vote to oust Mike Johnson as House Speaker. She has a list of demands, and if they aren't met, she will pull the trigger. If so, Democrats seem prepared to save Johnson. Which raises some questions: Can Democrats leverage anything in exchange for protecting Johnson? Are Greene and MAGA losing power inside the House GOP? We talked to Representative Ted Lieu, the Number 4 in the House Democratic leadership, about how Democrats should proceed—and where all this is heading next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Johnson (R-LA) announces investigations into 'virus of antisemitism spreading throughout college campuses', House Democratic leaders say they will help defeat any attempt by some Republicans to remove Speaker Johnson, judge in Donald Trump hush-money criminal trial finds him in contempt for violating gag order with online posts targeting potential jurors and witnesses, music and dance artist twigs testifies before a Senate subcommittee on protecting artists from AI copies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farah Griffin sits down to discuss today's interview with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, Tom Sandoval's controversial interview in the New York Times and why she says she's tired of the “fear-mongering” toward Republican leaders that “everyone is as bad as Trump.” Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (347) 391-5022 and leave us a message! Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss GOP candidate Nikki Haley's commitment to staying in the 2024 race and a recent speech where she says former Pres. Trump is getting "more offensive by the day" and Malia Obama changing her professional name to "Malia Ann" as she releases a new film project. House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss being the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress, his plans to galvanize Democratic voters in 2024 and gridlock in Congress on Ukraine assistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: Yesterday's news cycle was a whirlwind of heartbreaking tragedy and high-stakes political maneuvers. The shooting incident at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shocked the nation, leaving one individual dead and 22 others injured, including innocent children, despite the significant presence of law enforcement officers. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East escalated as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Gaza hit a major roadblock, with accusations flying between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas, further complicating the already volatile situation. South Africa filed a request with the UN regarding Israel's military operations in Rafah. Back on the domestic front, the House of Representatives' decision to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of immigration issues ignited fierce debates, highlighting the deep partisan divides within Congress. Democratic leadership saw changes, with Representative Jim Clyburn stepping down. Concerns over a potential national security threat from Russia were raised by Republican Chair Mike Turner. Lastly, new House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the House will not be rushed to pass a $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: At least 1 killed, more than 20 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally AP News: Gaza cease-fire and hostage release talks appear to stall as Netanyahu and Hamas trade blame AP News: South Africa asks UN court to urgently examine Israel's targeting of Rafah in ongoing genocide case CBS News: The House just impeached Alejandro Mayorkas. Here's what happens next Axios: Powerful House GOP chair retiring after Mayorkas impeachment  Axios: Jim Clyburn steps down from House Democratic leadership role AP News: House Intelligence Committee chair warns of a serious national security threat  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#Bestof2021:  2/2: The fragile filibuster (1972, 1975) is the last obstacle to the likely unconstitutional HR1. @RichardAEpstein @HooverInst https://www.hoover.org/research/voting-act-doesnt-deliver-people The “For the People Act” (FTP), designated HR 1, is by far the most comprehensive federal voting rights act ever proposed. The bill was introduced into the House of Representatives on January 4 and passed therealong strict party lines two months later—220 for and 210 against. This divisive legislation represents a concerted effort by the House Democratic majority to consolidate and build on its gains from the 2020 election cycle. Its unabashed supporters, such as New York University's Brennan Center for Justice, hail the legislation as “a roadmap to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable democracy.” 1900  Sen. Dixon & U.S. Att'y Simms WASHINGTON DC

#Bestof2021:  1/2: The fragile filibuster (1972, 1975) is the last obstacle to the likely unconstitutional HR1. @RichardAEpstein @HooverInst https://www.hoover.org/research/voting-act-doesnt-deliver-people The “For the People Act” (FTP), designated HR 1, is by far the most comprehensive federal voting rights act ever proposed. The bill was introduced into the House of Representatives on January 4 and passed therealong strict party lines two months later—220 for and 210 against. This divisive legislation represents a concerted effort by the House Democratic majority to consolidate and build on its gains from the 2020 election cycle. Its unabashed supporters, such as New York University's Brennan Center for Justice, hail the legislation as “a roadmap to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable democracy.” 1900  Bryan, Hill, Sen. Newlands walking together, WASHINGTON DC

Well, he did it. As threatened, GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz has called to “vacate” the Speaker's chair and successfully ousted Kevin McCarthy. Establishment defenders on both sides of the political spectrum are decrying the move and the “chaos” that has overtaken the GOP House caucus. Meanwhile, leftists who supported the #ForceTheVote movement are throwing up their hands and wondering why The Squad never wielded their power in similar fashion against the House Democratic leadership.  Jimmy and guests Craig Jardula and Kurt Metzger discuss Gaetz's willingness to embrace the wrath of his own's party's establishment. Plus a segment on the sheer inability of Russiagating Trump Derangement Syndrome sufferers Bill Maher and Sam Harris to confront their own demonstrably wrong positions. Also featuring Mike MacRae! And phone calls from Joe Biden and George Clooney!