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Thursday, April 17th, 2025Today, Judge Boasberg issued an opinion that probable cause exists to find the government in criminal contempt when they refused to turn the planes around march 15th; Bukele refused to let Senator Van Hollen into CECOT - the torture prison in El Salvador - to meet with kidnapped maryland father Abrego Garcia; a new habeas petition has been filed in the case of Edicson David Quintero Chacón - another man disappeared to the gulag in El Salvador; the government's case against Mahmoud Khalil relied on tabloid accounts; DOGE sought to assign a team to an independent nonprofit group; Judge Tanya Chutkan has blocked trump's EPA from withholding $20B in clean energy programs; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, PiqueGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/dailybeansStories:El Salvador refuses to let Democratic senator visit or speak with Kilmar Abrego Garcia | The IndependentGovernment's case against Mahmoud Khalil is reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows | NBC NewsAmerican Immigration Council Suing Trump Administration Over Unprecedented Requirement That Immigrants Register with the Government | American Immigration CouncilDOGE sought to assign a team to an independent nonprofit group | The Washington PostJudge blocks Trump EPA from freezing clean energy funds | MSNBCGood Trouble:We'd love it if you filed a complaint against Pam Bondi for flouting the supreme court order to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia. File a Lawyer Complaint | floridabar.orgFind Upcoming Actions - 50501 MovementFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Check out other MSW Media podcastsShows - MSW MediaCleanup On Aisle 45 podSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on SubstackThe BreakdownFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaAllison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWroteDana GoldbergBlueSky|@dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, Twitter|@DGComedyShare your Good News or Good Trouble:dailybeanspod.com/goodFrom The Good NewsFighting Oligarchy Tour | Sanders Official WebsiteDC Farm for VetsPuppy — By Naomi Westerman | King's Head Theatre: Apr 17 - Apr 27Dana is in Los Angeles Opening for Gina Yashere - Sat: April 19Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing!  Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

The last several days in Donald Trump's courtroom saga have been nothing short of remarkable. Just last year, after a landmark trial in New York, Trump became the first former president to be found guilty on criminal charges. The Manhattan jury convicted him on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records—charges stemming from the so-called “hush money” case, allegations that Trump covered up payments meant to influence the 2016 election. In a surprise decision, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Trump on January 10, 2025, to an unconditional discharge, meaning Trump avoided jail time and probation. This outcome left supporters relieved but critics calling for more accountability, and, unsurprisingly, Trump used the moment to rally his political base, declaring vindication while vowing to continue his agenda.Meanwhile, in the federal courts, the legal tides shifted dramatically following Trump's return to the White House. The two high-profile federal criminal cases—one in Florida regarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and another in Washington D.C. related to accusations of obstruction and conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election—were both dismissed soon after his inauguration. In Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment was improper, dismissing the indictment. The Justice Department eventually dropped its appeal, effectively ending prosecution in both the classified documents and obstruction matters. In D.C., Judge Tanya Chutkan granted a government motion to dismiss, closing the chapter on one of the most watched legal battles tied to January 6th.However, the courtrooms have not emptied. In the past month, drama erupted over President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act. The administration deported over 100 Venezuelan nationals, alleged gang members, to El Salvador, even as federal Judge James Boasberg ordered those planes turned back to the United States. Plaintiffs' lawyers argued Trump's team violated the judge's order, and Judge Boasberg himself accused the administration of “bad faith” for rushing removals before the courts could weigh in. Although the Supreme Court later allowed further deportations, citing jurisdictional issues, the episode inflamed debate about executive power and the rule of law.In parallel, President Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders, including directives to repeal regulations inconsistent with recent Supreme Court decisions, further polarizing the broader national conversation. Across the country, every courtroom appearance, filing, and headline ensures that the legal fights surrounding Donald Trump remain central to American life, driving both the news cycle and the ongoing political divide.

These past few days have been a whirlwind in the ongoing saga surrounding Donald Trump and his numerous legal battles. The former and current President of the United States—yes, once again sitting in the Oval Office after his 2024 win—continues to dominate headlines as his controversial court cases unfold. In some instances, we're witnessing a rare mix of judicial history and political spectacle that feels straight out of fiction.Let's start with the New York case. In 2024, a Manhattan jury found Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. It was a crushing legal blow for the man who built his brand on billionaire aesthetics and business acumen. But remarkably, in January 2025, Judge Juan Merchan handed him a sentence of unconditional discharge—sparking heated debate. Supporters claimed it was a sign of respect for the office of the presidency; critics called it a miscarriage of justice, especially considering the weight of the charges.Meanwhile, his legal drama in Washington, D.C.—centered on the aftermath of January 6—took another unexpected turn. Trump was indicted on several counts, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the United States. But in December 2024, Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed the case—yet another instance of Trump's defense strategy outmaneuvering federal prosecutors. The Supreme Court's earlier decision to remand his presidential immunity contention back to lower courts played a significant role. For his loyal base, it was a vindication. For his opponents, it was a chilling reminder of the challenges in holding powerful leaders accountable.The Georgia case, however, is where things really heat up. Indicted alongside 18 others in a sweeping racketeering case tied to alleged election interference, Trump faces his most complex courtroom battle yet. This trial continues to build momentum, with prosecutors painstakingly weaving the narrative of a calculated effort to overturn the 2020 election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has become a household name, her every move scrutinized by a nation still divided.Compounding these legal woes are Trump's aggressive executive actions. Just last week, he declared national emergencies over trade deficits and immigration, sparking lawsuits from cities and states that claimed constitutional violations. These executive orders only add fuel to his courtroom controversies, blending his legal challenges with his policy-making in ways that blur conventional boundaries.Through it all, Trump remains defiant, using his trials as a rallying cry for supporters. His rhetoric suggests he's not just fighting for himself but for an America he claims is under siege. For his critics, every case dismissed or sentence reduced feels like justice slipping through their fingers. Yet, for his loyalists, these same outcomes are proof that Trump is a political phoenix, rising time and time again. At this point, one thing feels certain: wherever Trump goes, the courtroom follows, and the story only grows more complex.

As I sit here on March 31, 2025, reflecting on the whirlwind of legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump, it's hard to believe how much has unfolded in just the past few days. The courts have been buzzing with activity, and the nation remains captivated by every twist and turn.Let's start with the New York case, where Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records back in May 2024. Just a few months ago, on January 10, 2025, Justice Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to unconditional discharge. It was a surprising outcome that left many legal experts scratching their heads.Meanwhile, the federal cases against Trump took an unexpected turn after he won the 2024 presidential election. Both cases were dismissed, with the Southern District of Florida case being thrown out by Judge Aileen Cannon on July 15, 2024. She ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed and funded. The Justice Department initially appealed but ultimately dismissed the appeal against Trump on November 29, 2024.The District of Columbia case met a similar fate. After the Supreme Court remanded the case back to the district court in August 2024, Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the government's unopposed motion to dismiss on December 6, 2024. It was a stunning reversal of fortune for Trump, who had faced serious charges related to his actions surrounding the 2020 election.But the legal drama doesn't end there. Just last week, on March 24, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments in a case known as J.G.G. et al. v. Donald Trump et al. The details of this case are still emerging, but it's clear that Trump's legal battles are far from over.In recent days, we've seen a flurry of activity in various courts across the country. Cities and counties are challenging Trump's executive orders on immigration and sanctuary cities. San Francisco filed a complaint on February 7, 2025, arguing that Trump's actions violate multiple constitutional provisions and the Administrative Procedure Act.Meanwhile, immigrant advocacy groups have filed lawsuits challenging Trump's policies on migrant transfers and refugee admissions. It's a dizzying array of legal challenges that shows no signs of slowing down.Perhaps most surprisingly, we've witnessed what some are calling "The Great Grovel" – elite institutions capitulating to Trump's demands in an effort to avoid his ire. Law firms like Paul, Weiss and Skadden Arps have pledged millions in pro bono legal services to Trump-supported causes. It's a stark reminder of the power Trump still wields, even as he faces ongoing legal challenges.As we move forward, it's clear that the courts will continue to play a crucial role in shaping Trump's legacy and the future of American politics. With each passing day, new developments emerge, keeping the nation on the edge of its seat. One thing's for certain: the legal saga of Donald Trump is far from over.

As I stand outside the Manhattan courthouse on this chilly Sunday morning of March 30, 2025, the air is thick with anticipation. Just days ago, President Donald Trump received his sentence in the New York hush money case - unconditional discharge. It's been a whirlwind few months for the former and current president, with legal battles raging across multiple fronts.Let's rewind to January 10th, when Justice Juan Merchan handed down the sentence in the case involving falsified business records related to payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. While Trump avoided jail time, the conviction itself was a significant blow to his image.But the legal saga doesn't end there. The federal cases against Trump in Florida and Washington D.C. took unexpected turns after his 2024 election victory. In July last year, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case in Florida, citing improper appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. The Justice Department's subsequent appeal was dropped in November, effectively ending that prosecution.The January 6th case in D.C. met a similar fate. After the Supreme Court remanded the case back to the district court in August 2024, Judge Tanya Chutkan ultimately granted the government's motion to dismiss in December. The presidential immunity claim that had initially delayed the trial became moot after Trump's re-election.Now, all eyes are on the ongoing Fulton County, Georgia case. District Attorney Fani Willis's sprawling racketeering indictment against Trump and 18 co-defendants continues to wind its way through the courts. Just last week, Trump's legal team filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court, seeking to halt removals under the Alien Enemies Act - a controversial 1798 law invoked by the president to target alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.This latest move has sparked heated debate about executive power and national security. Critics argue it's an overreach, while supporters claim it's necessary to combat transnational criminal organizations. The Supreme Court's decision on this matter could have far-reaching implications for immigration policy and presidential authority.As we await further developments, one thing is clear: the intersection of law and politics has never been more contentious. With the 2025 legislative session in full swing and the aftermath of these legal battles still unfolding, the coming months promise to be a crucial period for American democracy. This is Sarah Johnson, reporting from New York City, where the story of Trump's trials continues to captivate the nation.

As I stand outside the courthouse on this chilly March morning in 2025, I can't help but reflect on the whirlwind of legal proceedings that have surrounded former President Donald Trump over the past few months. It's been a rollercoaster ride of verdicts, appeals, and new indictments that have kept the nation on the edge of its seat.Just last week, we saw the conclusion of Trump's New York case, where he was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Justice Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to unconditional discharge on January 10th, a surprisingly lenient outcome that left many legal experts scratching their heads.But the drama didn't end there. The federal cases against Trump in Washington D.C. and Florida took unexpected turns after his 2024 election victory. Special Counsel Jack Smith's case in Florida was dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon, who ruled that Smith's appointment was improper. The Justice Department's subsequent appeal was dropped in November, effectively ending that prosecution.Meanwhile, the D.C. case faced its own hurdles. Judge Tanya Chutkan vacated the original trial date while the Supreme Court considered Trump's immunity claim. When the high court remanded the case back to the district court in August, it seemed the trial might proceed. However, in a shocking turn of events, Judge Chutkan granted the government's unopposed motion to dismiss the case in December.As if these developments weren't enough, Trump's administration has been busy issuing controversial executive orders. Just yesterday, he signed an order suspending security clearances for employees of the law firm WilmerHale, citing national security concerns and accusing the firm of partisan activities.But perhaps the most intriguing case on the horizon is set to unfold next week. On March 24th, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in a case known as J.G.G. et al. v. Donald Trump et al. While details are scarce, this case could potentially challenge some of Trump's recent executive actions.As I watch the lawyers and journalists rush into the courthouse, I can't help but wonder what new legal twist awaits us today. One thing's for certain: the Trump trials continue to captivate the nation, reshaping our understanding of presidential power and the limits of the law.

As I sit here on March 26, 2025, reflecting on the recent legal developments surrounding former President Donald Trump, it's hard to believe how much has unfolded in just the past few months. The courtrooms have been buzzing with activity, and the nation has been captivated by the ongoing trials.Let's start with the New York case, where Trump faced 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The trial began in April 2024, and on May 30, a Manhattan jury found him guilty on all counts. It was a shocking moment for many, seeing a former president convicted in a criminal case. On January 10, 2025, Justice Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to unconditional discharge, essentially letting him walk free without jail time or probation.Meanwhile, the federal cases against Trump took unexpected turns. In the Southern District of Florida, where he faced charges related to mishandling classified documents, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the indictment last July. She ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed and funded. The Justice Department initially appealed but later dropped the case entirely.The Washington D.C. case, which centered on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, met a similar fate. After a series of delays and legal battles over presidential immunity, Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the government's motion to dismiss the case in December 2024.But the legal drama doesn't end there. Just last week, on March 24, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments in a case related to Trump's actions during his presidency. The case, J.G.G. et al. v. Donald Trump et al., has been closely watched by legal experts and could have far-reaching implications for presidential power and accountability.Adding to the complexity, Trump's administration has been taking action to prevent what they see as abuses of the legal system. On March 21, he signed a memorandum instructing the Attorney General to prioritize seeking sanctions against attorneys and law firms engaged in what they deem frivolous litigation against the United States.As we look ahead, the legal landscape surrounding Trump remains uncertain. The Fulton County, Georgia case related to election interference is still pending, and new challenges continue to emerge. Just yesterday, Trump asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling on rehiring federal employees, demonstrating that his legal battles extend far beyond criminal matters.It's a dizzying array of legal proceedings, and as an observer, I can't help but wonder how history will ultimately judge this tumultuous period in American politics and jurisprudence. One thing's for certain: the impact of these trials will be felt for years to come, shaping our understanding of presidential power, accountability, and the rule of law in ways we're only beginning to comprehend.

As I sit here in my New York apartment on March 24, 2025, I can't help but reflect on the whirlwind of legal drama surrounding former President Donald Trump over the past few years. It's been a rollercoaster ride of indictments, trials, and political maneuvering that has captivated the nation.Just a couple of months ago, on January 10, Trump was sentenced in the New York case where he faced 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Justice Juan Merchan handed down an unconditional discharge, which means Trump was convicted but received no punishment - no jail time, no probation, not even a fine. It was a surprising outcome that left many legal experts scratching their heads.But that's not the end of Trump's legal troubles. The federal cases against him took some unexpected turns after he won the 2024 presidential election. On July 15, 2024, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the federal indictment in the Southern District of Florida, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed. The Justice Department initially appealed but then dropped the case entirely in late November.The Washington D.C. case, which dealt with Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, met a similar fate. Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the government's motion to dismiss on December 6, 2024. It seems Trump's victory in the 2024 election dramatically altered the legal landscape.Meanwhile, the Georgia case is still ongoing, with no clear resolution in sight. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has faced numerous challenges and delays in bringing the case to trial.Trump's return to the White House has been marked by swift action on legal matters. Just last week, on March 21, he signed a memorandum aimed at holding attorneys and law firms accountable for what he calls "unethical conduct" in litigation against the federal government. Critics argue it's an attempt to intimidate lawyers who might challenge his administration's policies.As a citizen watching all of this unfold, I can't help but wonder about the long-term implications for our justice system and the presidency. Trump's ability to navigate these legal challenges while simultaneously winning back the White House is unprecedented in American history.The coming months are sure to bring more twists and turns. Will Trump's legal strategy of delay and dismissal continue to be effective? How will his return to power impact ongoing investigations and potential future prosecutions? As we move further into 2025, these questions loom large over our political landscape, keeping us all on the edge of our seats.

As I sit here on March 3, 2025, reflecting on the whirlwind of legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump, it's hard to believe how much has unfolded in just the past few months. The nation has been captivated by the unprecedented spectacle of a former president facing multiple criminal charges, even as he returned to the White House for a second term.Just a few weeks ago, on January 10, Trump was sentenced in the New York hush money case. Justice Juan Merchan handed down an unconditional discharge, meaning Trump avoided jail time but still carries the weight of 34 felony convictions. The sentencing came after a dramatic eleventh-hour appeal to the Supreme Court, with Trump's team arguing that the proceedings should be halted due to his status as president-elect. Justice Sonia Sotomayor ultimately allowed the sentencing to proceed.The New York case, however, is far from over. Trump's legal team has vowed to appeal the conviction, citing the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States from last year. They argue that evidence related to Trump's official acts as president was improperly admitted during the trial. The case is now headed to the New York Court of Appeals, with the possibility of eventually making its way back to the Supreme Court.Meanwhile, the federal cases against Trump in Washington D.C. and Florida have taken surprising turns. Following Trump's election victory in November, both cases were dismissed. In D.C., Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the government's unopposed motion to dismiss on December 6, 2024. In Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon had already dismissed the classified documents case in July, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed. The Justice Department's appeal of that decision was dropped shortly after the election.The legal drama hasn't been limited to Trump's criminal cases. On February 13, Susan Grundmann, the former chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, filed a lawsuit challenging her abrupt removal by the Trump administration. The case highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump's desire to reshape the government and the protections afforded to independent agency leaders.As we move further into Trump's second term, the legal landscape continues to shift. His administration has already taken aim at diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with new executive orders, prompting swift legal challenges. A federal court temporarily blocked enforcement of these orders on February 27, setting the stage for yet another legal battle.The coming months promise more twists and turns in the ongoing saga of Trump's legal troubles. As a nation, we find ourselves in uncharted territory, grappling with the implications of a sitting president carrying felony convictions while simultaneously fighting to overturn them. The outcome of these cases could have far-reaching consequences for the balance of power in our government and the very nature of presidential accountability.

It's February 28, 2025, and the legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump continues to unfold. Just last month, on January 10th, Trump was sentenced to unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case. Judge Juan Merchan handed down the sentence, which essentially means Trump faces no real penalty, but the conviction remains on his record.The road to this sentencing was not without drama. Trump's legal team fought hard to delay or dismiss the charges, citing his November 2024 re-election and claiming political motivation. They even took their case to the Supreme Court, arguing for an extension of presidential immunity. But the New York prosecutors stood firm, urging the justices to let the sentencing proceed as scheduled.Meanwhile, the federal cases against Trump took unexpected turns. In the Southern District of Florida, where Trump faced charges related to mishandling classified documents, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the indictment last July. She ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed and funded. The Justice Department initially appealed but ultimately dropped the case in November.The Washington D.C. case, which dealt with Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, met a similar fate. After delays due to Trump's immunity claims, Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the government's motion to dismiss the case in December.But the legal battles are far from over. In Georgia, where Trump and several associates face state charges related to election interference, there's been a significant development. On December 19th, the Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a motion to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the case, throwing its future into uncertainty.As we speak, President Trump is implementing his agenda for his second term. On February 19th, he issued an executive order titled "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's 'Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative." This order directs agencies to identify and rescind regulations that conflict with the administration's policies and to constrain their enforcement authorities.The political landscape has shifted dramatically, and the legal system continues to grapple with the unprecedented challenges posed by a former president facing multiple criminal indictments while serving a second term. As we move further into 2025, the nation watches closely to see how these complex legal and political narratives will continue to unfold.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with Judge Tanya Chutkan's rejection of efforts brought by 14 states to curtail Elon Musk and DOGE's access to federal data across seven agencies. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Trump's continued revenge tour, this time with the resignation of the head of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's office for Washington, D.C., after she refused to carry out politically motivated orders. Also in this episode, chaos in New York City with the mass resignations of Mayor Eric Adams' deputy mayors, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul holding meetings to decide whether to remove Adams from office. Plus, negotiations in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine and Russia, but without Ukraine present. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Trump White House lawyers made a curious admission about Elon Musk's role in a recent court filing before Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, D.C. This admission, in turn, then raises the obvious question: What exactly is DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, legally speaking? Plus, Josh fills us in on his travels this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc & Kim break down the latest winter storm hitting St. Louis and how city crews are handling the roads. Attorney Jeremy Rosenthal joins to discuss a major legal victory for Trump, as Judge Tanya Chutkan dismisses a challenge to executive authority. Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe weighs in on the fight against abortion expansion. Plus, tensions rise in the USA-Canada hockey rivalry as Canadian fans boo the U.S. anthem—will Trump's possible attendance fuel the fire? Kim takes on St. Louis' $10M water bill disaster, exposing failed policies and accountability issues. And finally, Marc & Kim debate whether virtual learning days are truly effective or just an excuse for more time off.

The National Science Foundation fired 168 probationary employees Tuesday as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce, the agency confirmed. In a written statement, NSF spokesman Mike England pointed to President Donald Trump's executive order last week that included plans to reduce the size of the federal workforce as part of the work of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. “To ensure compliance with this E.O. the National Science Foundation has released 168 employees from Federal service effective today,” England said. “We thank these employees for their service to NSF and their contributions to advance the agency mission.” He confirmed that all of the terminated employees were probationary. A federal judge Tuesday denied a request from Democratic attorneys general to temporarily cut off Department of Government Efficiency access to U.S. government IT systems, delivering a blow to states aiming to sideline the ongoing Elon Musk-led data expedition at agencies. Judge Tanya Chutkan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the states did not show that they would “suffer imminent, irreparable harm absent a temporary restraining order.” The state AGs had argued that Musk's actions in deploying DOGE surrogates to root around in federal computer systems violated the Constitution's appointments clause due to the fact that he has not been nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Though no one has been more closely associated with DOGE than Musk, a Trump administration official said in a court filing Monday that the world's richest man is merely a senior advisor to the president and not a DOGE employee or the DOGE administrator. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

In this final episode of 2024, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord are joined by Dahlia Lithwick, Slate Senior Editor and host of the Amicus podcast. Together, they take stock of the legal hills and valleys of this past year, and the role the Supreme Court played in how Donald Trump's criminal cases were litigated. They also take a beat to consider the impact of legal journalism in the year ahead and the responsibility of legacy media to continue to hold power to account.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

After a quick review of the Georgia Court of Appeals decision disqualifying Fani Willis from Donald Trump's criminal case based on an appearance of impropriety, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord are joined by NYU Law professor and Dean Emeritus, Trevor Morrison. The discussion revolves around the limits and scope of the presidential pardon power, the legal precedence of a blanket pardon for crimes not yet adjudicated, and whether a president can in fact, pardon himself. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

There's been significant action in New York as Judge Juan Merchan denied one of Donald Trump's motions to dismiss his 34-count verdict- this one based on the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision. After a noteworthy amount of speed reading several motions and responses, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down Merchan's rationale, highlighting the specifics of his multi-layered legal reasoning. Then, they turn to another fully briefed pending dismissal motion, this one based on the temporary immunity a sitting president is granted for official acts while serving. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. You'll also hear a recent Premium episode from Andrew and Mary detailing our national security apparatus and why Trump's nominees for these top posts matter.

Within the 80-page motion filed last week to dismiss Donald Trump's New York criminal case, there's a long list of grievances laid out by his legal team. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord underscore some of the substantive arguments as to why a sitting president might find a pending case constricting, reasoning that there are aspects that could interfere with effective functioning of the presidency. But they also illuminate how these merits are buried deep within pages of hyperbole of alleged unfairness to the president-elect, prompting Andrew to ask, in terms of the facts, “Where's the beef?” Then they turn to some analysis of a letter written by incoming Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, which calls out current FBI Director Christopher Wray with a personal vote of no confidence. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. This week, you'll find a Premium episode from Andrew and Mary highlighting the national security apparatus and why Trump's nominees for these top posts matter.

In person together at 30 Rock, veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord use their combined expertise in FBI and Justice Department standards to lay plain how far outside the norm the incoming president is aiming, by flouting a congressionally mandated 10-year appointment of an FBI Director and naming loyalist Kash Patel to replace Christopher Wray. Then, they take a beat to reflect on President Biden's unexpected pardon of his son Hunter and remind listeners of several active January 6th civil cases brought against Donald Trump  that may provide the only litigation of his actions after the 2020 election. Also, on Monday, Trump's brief was due in New York as to why his case should be dismissed based on the immunity of a sitting president. At the time of this recording, it had not yet hit the docket, but Andrew and Mary review the stakes and Judge Merchan's denial of delaying the filing.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

As the Special Counsel winds down the DC criminal case and the Florida appeal, veteran prosecutors Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann analyze the strategy behind getting a dismissal without prejudice before Donald Trump takes office, while dispelling the notion that Jack Smith “folded” in any way. Then, they head to New York to break down the nuance of Judge Merchan's decision to postpone Trump's sentencing, as he accepts briefing on a motion to dismiss the case that both parties agreed to. And before wrapping up, Mary and Andrew review some of the presumptive nominees Trump has named for top Justice Department posts, and the contrast of working on behalf of a client versus working on behalf of the Constitution.A note to listeners: Since we recorded, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also granted Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss that appeal without prejudice.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows. 

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed the so-called January 6th case against President-Elect Trump at the request of the rouge Special Counsel Jack Smith. The Jack Smith Florida case is about to be dismissed and the State cases will eventually die. The Democrats have failed in their goal to take out Trump because of you! Also, Lori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment as Labor Secretary is troubling. She has opposed right to work, and Randi Weingarten was very excited about her. Yes, Trump should get the nominees he wants. If they don't work out - he'll fire them. Later, Ukraine is trying to defend itself; they didn't start this war. They gave up their nuclear weapons in 1994. In return, they got an agreement that Russia, the United States, and Britain would defend Ukraine against its enemies. They gave up their nukes then Putin killed his way to power and ripped up the agreement. The idea that Ukraine is going to start World War 3 is ridiculous. Afterward, the federal government can cut funding off from a city or state that defies federal law. Tom Homan and company can cut off sanctuary city and state federal funding if need be. Finally, Professor Steven Calabresi calls in to discuss his new book, The Meese Revolution: The Making of a Constitutional Moment. It's a fantastic book about the former attorney general's brilliant and courageous revolution to reinstitute the Constitution in our legal and justice system.  Order Steven's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Meese-Revolution-Making-Constitutional-Moment/dp/1641774290/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, special counsel Jack Smith announced that he would move to drop both federal criminal cases against president-elect Donald Trump due to a long-standing DOJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan too dismissed a pending federal election interference case. Could things pick back up once Trump leaves office? Senior legal reporter Kyle Cheney joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to discuss. Plus, Trump takes to Truth Social to share his proposed tariffs.

Even after the New York DA's position with respect to a dismissal of Donald Trump's New York case was filed, there are lingering questions about what happens next with his other criminal cases as he begins his transition back to power and unveils his cabinet nominees. MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann give an insider's perspective on what a final report in the DC case might look like from Special Counsel Jack Smith, as is a requirement within the special counsel rules. What will it encapsulate? And will it be made public? Next up: a few cases involving J6 rioters have been denied a stay, while others have had their trials postponed, but an overarching theme is that Trump's immunity should not extend to these defendants. And finally, Mary and Andrew ‘nerd out' on the Constitutional process of how a recess appointment works, why the early framers thought it necessary, and how the president-elect is angling to use it to avoid the Senate's long held role of advice and consent when it comes to political appointees.  Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows. This week, you can get a premium-only bonus episode of Chris Hayes' podcast “Why Is This Happening?”. In it, Chris sits down with Rachel Maddow to reflect on lessons learned from this election cycle and what to expect in the new administration, including the recess appointments Andrew and Mary spoke about in this episode. 

There's a lot to unpack around Donald Trump's ongoing criminal and civil cases after he won last week's election. To begin with, veteran prosecutors Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann explain why Judge Merchan agreed to the joint request to put off today's decision on the impact of immunity in his hush money case. Then, they dig into the constitutional arguments against prosecuting a president while in office, whether federally or as a state prosecution, and how that might also relate to sentencing in New York. Next up, Andrew and Mary illustrate how Trump's win might impact his civil cases, to include both E Jean Carroll cases and his New York civil fraud case. And wrapping up, the duo reflect on the efforts by those convicted in J6 cases to have them dismissed or stayed, as they await a potential pardon by the president-elect.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

After Donald Trump's decisive win this week, election litigation expert Ben Ginsberg joins MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann to drill down on why we are not seeing any post-election challenges, despite a bevy of concerns and allegations before voters went to the polls. Then, Andrew and Mary tick through what's next for each of the president-elect's criminal cases in DC, Florida, Georgia, and New York.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

As a level set for post-election litigation, MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann look at two cases in Pennsylvania and Virginia that have already made their way through the courts involving naked ballots and purging alleged noncitizens from voter rolls. Then, newly unsealed court documents in the DC case show long-held concerns from judges around former President Trump's efforts to delay. And Andrew and Mary close with the latest from Florida: the 11th Circuit appeal of the dismissal of the Florida documents case is moving along and Judge Cannon doesn't think her recusal is necessary in the case involving the second assassination attempt of the former president. 

With eight days to go until Election Day, veteran prosecutors Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann tackle several issues related to the vote and its aftermath: if Donald Trump doesn't win the election, could his DC criminal case be dismissed based on the Appointments Clause? Can a president use the military domestically against "the enemy within" despite the constraints of the Posse Comitatus Act? Will another ‘red mirage' followed by a ‘blue shift' cause the former president to cry foul and call for stopping the electoral count? And, will Elon Musk and his America PAC be held liable for paying residents in swing states to register?  Andrew and Mary address these questions and remind listeners to vote!Further Reading: Andrew and Ryan Goodman's recent piece on Just Security: An Overlooked January 6 Charge: The “Stop the Count” SchemeWant to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

There's been a flood of activity recently in Judge Tanya Chutkan's DC courtroom. In the last week, she released a 50-page ruling on several outstanding issues including the Brady doctrine, a pretrial discovery rule requiring the government to share all exculpatory evidence with Donald Trump's defense team. MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann shed some light on the judge's decisions and detail the release of the Special Counsel's heavily redacted appendix, which was unsealed last Friday. Also in the hopper: an explainer on Jack Smith's response to a renewed motion from Trump's legal team to dismiss the DC case based on the Supreme Court's Fischer decision on obstruction. And lastly, Andrew and Mary head to Florida where Ryan Ruth, the suspect in the second assassination attempt against the former president, asked Judge Aileen Cannon to recuse herself from the case.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed nearly 2,000 pages of evidence in the disgraced former president's election fraud case on Friday despite impassioned pleading from Trump's lawyers that it could damage his already flagging presidential campaign. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/fiveminnews Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "enemy from within." Trump calls is fellow Americans-Democrats-the enemy. Politico's White House correspondent and MSNBC political contributor Eugene Daniels weighs in on Trump escalating his threats against his political opponents. Plus, Judge Chutkan releases additional evidence in Trump's January 6th case, despite his attorney's objections. Former federal prosecutor Mary McCord gives us the major highlights from the heavily-redacted appendix.

Last week, the DC election interference case inched forward, as Judge Tanya Chutkan approved the public release of Jack Smith's redacted source documents that helped frame his already public immunity briefing. But she also agreed to stay that release until October 17th, as Trump's legal team decides if they want to seek an appeal. MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann walk through how that scenario might play out, and why it could become a moot point after Thursday. Then, they take aim at critics who've been publicly decrying the release of the government's immunity briefing, by pointing out that the DOJ's “60-day rule” is not a law, and that the guidance is for new matters, not for cases that have already been charged. And before wrapping up, Andrew and Mary give their read on the disturbing politicization of FEMA's disaster response and answer a few listener questions. Further Reading: As Andrew mentioned, here is his piece, co-authored with Ryan Goodman, on Just Security: Refuting the Latest Baseless Attacks Against Special Counsel Jack Smith.Also, just two more days to vote! Prosecuting Donald Trump and Into America have been nominated for the Signal Listener's Choice Award! And MSNBC needs your help to win. Use the links below to vote for both shows:Prosecuting Donald Trump in the Shows - News & Politics category.Into America presents: Uncounted Millions in the Limited Series & Specials - Money & Finance category and Limited Series & Specials - News & Politics categories.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

After Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered a redacted version of the government's filing on immunity to be released, new information about Donald Trump's post-election efforts came to light. Jack Smith argues that the allegations detailed in the filing were "fundamentally" done as a candidate, and not in an official capacity. Veteran prosecutors Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann frame the government's case, describing the new allegations now in the public sphere and Trump's continued assertion that this is “election interference.” Then, they review another motion to dismiss brought by Trump's lawyers, this one referencing the Fischer case.Also, some exciting news! Prosecuting Donald Trump and Into America have been nominated for the Signal Listener's Choice Award! And MSNBC needs your help to win. Use the links below to vote for both shows:Prosecuting Donald Trump in the Shows - News & Politics category.Into America presents: Uncounted Millions in the Limited Series & Specials - Money & Finance category and Limited Series & Specials - News & Politics categories.Further Reading: Here is Special Counsel Jack Smith's unsealed Motion for Immunity Determinations.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, the Longshoremen union strike has been suspended until January. Most likely, behind the scenes the Democrats told ILA president Harold Daggett to wait for this strike until after the election. Democrats didn't want costs to go up any more than they already have. Americans were getting angry. This monopoly union wanted to shut down the economy and shake down the consumer. This means inflation on top of inflation, shortages, and empty shelves. We can't have one union that has the power to shut down commerce in America. Shouldn't antitrust laws apply to Daggett and his union? What happened to constitutional conservatives? Populism is taking over in the minds of some conservatives. What happened to the decentralization of power? Competition? Also, we now have a revolution by immigration. An outrageous new report says that illegal immigrants flew domestic flights in America without proper ID and without a background check. On top of that, FEMA says they're out of money for hurricane victims because they've spent billions on illegal aliens. Afterward, there's nothing new in Jack Smith's latest filing in the Trump election interference case. It's a prosecutor's story, allegations by a dishonest, rouge federal prosecutor. Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed this document purposefully to try and help Kamala Harris win an election. Later, Rep Mike Waltz calls in to explain that the Biden-Harris administration has been infiltrated by the Iranians and that makes it dangerous for Israel. Israel should not settle for the Biden-Harris status quo. Finally, Rep Scott Perry joins the show to discuss his election against a local media person who the Democrat committee hand-selected. They are trying to create a caricature of Scott and Pennsylvanians shouldn't fall for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In anticipation of conducting the litigation the Supreme Court directed her to conduct on the issue of presidential immunity, Judge Tanya Chutkan placed on the public docket Jack Smith's 165-page motion setting out the crimes of Donald Trump and why he is not immune from prosecution.Smith's motion reads like a 165-page opening statement, showing why Trump should never again be allowed to get within a thousand miles of the Oval Office.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, WMAL's Larry O'Connor fills in for Mark on Rosh Hashanah. Iran firing missiles into Israel the day before their celebration wasn't an accident. Iran hates them because of their faith, and ethnicity. This Rosh Hashanah is a critical one because Israel is facing an existential threat every day from all sides. President Biden wants Israel to respond proportionally. What exactly does that mean? Over 1000 people were killed on October 7th, funded by Iran; 25,000 missiles were launched into Israel. Is that how they should respond? Also, JD Vance dominated the VP debate. Vance is right on all the issues and can communicate those issues better than anyone else right now. Later, what made Kamala Harris rise to national attention? It was the confirmation hearings of Brett Kavanaugh. She took the lead on the Christine Blasey Ford allegations against Kavanaugh and Ford had no collaborating witnesses. There's a story today about Harris's husband Doug Emhoff and what he did to his last girlfriend, which is sourced with witnesses. What are the standards? Should we run with this Emhoff story? What would MSNBC do if he were a Republican? Finally, Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a 165-page document and Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed it, weeks before the election. This is absolutely election tampering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In rapidly developing events, Special Counsel Jack Smith filed his "oversized motion" detailing all the evidence of Donald Trump's January 6th crimes, and Judge Tanya Chutkan has set an October 1st (at noon) deadline for Trump's lawyers to file any objections to the redactions in Smiths' motion. Thereafter, it appears Judge Chutkan will rule on Trump's objections and then order Smith's brief to be filed on the public docket for all to see. Glenn gives a detailed discussion of these new legal developments and translates the new court filings from Legalese to English.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 35: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) I wish these were metaphors. In his latest fugue-state multi-hour you-know-how-old-he-is-he's-206 campaign speech at Savannah, Trump first literally drooled on himself in the middle of a sibilant "S" and a scant 45 minutes later revealed that he just found out that Russia beat Napoleon AND Hitler and suddenly he's the director in "The Producers" who says "I never knew the Third Reich meant Germany! I mean the play is drenched with historical goodies like that!” CNN's coverage of this latest evidence that Trump's cheese has slid off his Ritz Cracker? “Trump focuses on economy at stop in battleground Georgia.” The term is sane-washing. If Biden had done this the replays would still be running on a loop on CNN. And this doesn't even get to his insanity on issues of substance: the stalker language towards women. The first oblique promise to jail people who criticize the Supreme Court. The continued insistence he will send the legal migrants in Ohio who are from Haiti "back" to Venezuela because he evidently thinks that's where Haiti IS. The stuff about the courts will re-surge in the next two days because Judge Tanya Chutkan has ruled Jack Smith can submit the phone book as his preliminary briefing in his revised Insurrection Case against Trump. 180 pages, probably, filled with evidence. Chutkan smacked Trump's lawyers around, too. Stand by for fun. There's been more hacking of Trump campaign stuff and it won't be published either but the recipient at least characterizes it. The auteur of Project 2025 reportedly told colleagues he killed a dog with a shovel because he barked too loudly. And just for laughs, what the Prime Minister of the U.K. meant to say was "return of the HOSTAGES" but he must have been hungry. B-Block (28:58) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: CNN's Abby Phillip is the Maggie Haberman of Chuck Todds. She beat up Harris for not going to the border. She is now beating up Harris FOR going to the border. Hers is the lowest rated prime time show in cable news and this podcast is approaching audience comparisons with it. Mike Lindell just dropped his pillow price and just accidentally picked a number that attracts Hitler Stans. And there are some Nuzzi updates: Ben Smith of Semafor says journalists SHOULD sleep with their sources. And even better, the New York Post has printed the funniest thing I've ever seen and I'm only going to reveal it reads "SHE ALSO DATED OLBERMANN." C-Block (46:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: In the recent spirit of confession, I will reveal that 46 years ago while Sports Director and Vice President of Cornell's student-owned radio station I went on the air and lied and said that a local semi-pro hockey team had suddenly gone out of business. But I had damn good reasons and it turned out I was actually just off on my timing - they would, 16 months later. The saga of The Ithaca Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal judge in Arizona has rejected Mark Meadows' attempt to have his criminal case moved from Arizona state court to federal court, ruling that the things Meadows did with, at the direction of, and for the benefit of Donald Trump in tying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election - didn't constitute part of his official duties as Trump's Chief of Staff. This is not only bad news for Meadows, but it provides a preview of how Judge Tanya Chutkan may rule on the similar question of whether Trump's conduct was official presidential conduct entitled to immunity or unofficial conduct for which Trump CAN be criminally prosecuted.If you'd like to support us and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There was a lot of movement late last week in Donald Trump's ongoing criminal cases in DC and New York, but with very different results. Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord review last Thursday's status hearing in Trump's DC election interference case and break down the new deadlines set in Judge Chutkan's scheduling order. Then, they dig into the nuance of Judge Merchan's decision to push back the date of Trump's sentencing, as well as delaying his ruling on how immunity applies to the case until after the November election. And before winding up today's episode, Mary and Andrew give their uniquely informed take on the DOJ's actions regarding Russian efforts to interfere and influence the 2024 election.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered that Jack Smith file a brief on September 26th disclosing all of Donald Trump's acts on and around January 6th so she can litigate which of Trump's crimes and acts might be official presidential acts and which are not. And there was a remarkable statement made by Trump's attorney at the court hearing that Justice Clarence Thomas "directed" them to raise the issue of the legality of the appointment of special counsel and "suggested" they do it immediately. If this is true, investigations are necessary.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first hearing in DC federal court in Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case since the Supreme Court handed down its presidential immunity ruling has finally happened. Glenn was in court for the hearing and he discusses how Judge Tanya Chutkan would have none of the arguments of Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, who tried to convince her that she should not promptly litigate the very issue the Supreme Court directed her to promptly litigate, namely, which of Trump's crimes, acts, and conduct - constitute official presidential acts worthy of immunity and which do not. Glenn says: the hearing did no go well for Trump and his lawyers.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 22: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Plot twist! Judge Tanya Chutkan's rulings on a "mini-trial" regarding the impact of Trump's Concierge SCOTUS ruling on 'presidential immunity' will not only place some of Jack Smith's evidence before the American public before the election, but it may put Mike Pence in the delicious position of getting to testify against Trump for his attempt to foment a violent overthrow of the government of the United States. Pence's testimony (or at least his sworn past statements) are at the center of a string of October Surprise hearings and deadlines Chutkan put in place yesterday. The first is three weeks from yesterday. She should take her free time to go and pose for the statue now. I ASK AGAIN: IS TRUMP DYING OR SOMETHING? His performance at a New York speech was so halting, indistinct, moronic, that I continue to believe there is a physical crisis in progress. Plus, he was nice enough to invoke his Arlington National Cemetery scandal, the one he insisted never happened and was entirely made up by Kamala Harris, and now NPR has identified the TWO Trump campaign officials who abused the Arlington staffer - Justin Caporale is now a Trump campaign Deputy Manager and Michel Picard an advance man who was a contact point on January 6. They both abused the staffer and then Picard shoved her - per Pentagon officials quoted by NPR. Insert GIF of Sir Patrick Stewart on Star Trek face-palming here. MORE FROM RUSSIA WITH CASH: So the co-founder of Tenet Media of Stooge-Gate infamy was fired by Glenn Beck, the assumption is she flipped, there may be others to come (a noted Russian disinformation expert has a list) and golly what a shock, Elon Musk amplified one of Tenet Media's tweets as recently as last week. AND THE SULZBERGER CRIS-DE-COEUR: The New York Times publisher writes an Op-Ed for The Washington Post (what? The Times rejected it?) about the dangers of Trump and the perils of free press and how... he's not going to do a goddamned thing about any of it. Meet A.G. Sulzberger, gutless bastard. B-Block (28:50) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: MSNBC dayside ignores the entire Russia Stooge-Gate story to cover the irrelevancy that the Hunter Biden case has become. Senator Ron Johnson is so stupid he is not only promulgating a conspiracy theory about the Great Depression being planned but he admits he doesn't understand how the theory works. And Jesse Watters bashes Tim Walz for drinking milk shakes even though Watters' old boss Bill O'Reilly sat there at Yankee Stadium night after night drinking milk shakes with... Donald Trump. C-Block (41:00) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: I can't be sure who wrote the first comedic bit about “Well of course when Iwas a kid we had it TOUGH” but it might have been Thurber. This was my father's favorite Thurber story and it is the definition of subtle hyperbole. The different approach to kids and school in the year 1903, when, as you will hear, Thurber, some of his fourth grade classmates had reputedly REPEATED the fourth grade… every year… since 1883.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PREVIEW: JANUARY 6 TRIAL: Colleague Richard Epstein of Hoover comments on the possible aim of Judge Tanya Chutkan to proceed despite the challenges both to immunity and to the special counsel protocols. More later SCOTUS 1876.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads by saying of Donald Trump, "Yes, indeed, you did run America's economy into the ground, just like your businesses, which filed for bankruptcy six times, and your failed Truth app." Plus, we share Trump's word salad “plan” to make childcare more affordable. Also tonight, Judge Tanya Chutkan shuts down the effort by Trump's lawyers to delay the election interference case until after the November election. We discuss the significance. Finally, we debunk the right's dishonest claims about communities being overrun by migrant crime, and show how Fox and Elon Musk are helping Trump amplify those lies. Listen now!

Special Counsel Jack Smith and Donald Trump's criminal defense attorneys have filed a joint scheduling proposal with Judge Tanya Chutkan regarding their respective suggestions on how to litigate the absolute immunity issue in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's ruling that a president's official acts might be immune from prosecution. Smith informed the judge that he is prepared to file a motion disclosing all of the "unpled" evidence and information of Trump's crimes, meaning evidence that was not disclosed in the first or second (superseding) indictments in Trump's election subversions case in DC. This disclosure is necessary so the judge can fully litigate the issue: which of Trump's crimes and conduct are immune from prosecution and which are not. Jack Smith informed the judge that he's "prepared to file" the brief "promptly at any time the Court deems appropriate." Not surprisingly, Trump's attorneys said in the joint filing that they don't want to litigate the immunity issue any time soon - if at all. Glenn discusses the implications of this new court filing and the next decisions to be made by Judge Chutkan.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sooner than expected, it's our 100th episode! In the latest event triggered by SCOTUS' ruling on presidential immunity, special counsel Jack Smith has filed a superseding indictment in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. So in an extra episode for you this week, former prosecutors Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann weigh in on what's been added and struck from the prosecution's allegations, Jack Smith's strategy, and what this means for the case moving forward.  Read the new superseding indictment and accompanying filing, along with last year's original indictment.  Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.And be sure to grab your tickets for MSNBC Live Democracy 2024 on Sept 7th! Join fellow fans and viewers for an event connecting you with MSNBC's most trusted hosts and experts. Rachel Maddow, Steve Kornacki, Andrew Weissmann and many more. All in one place. All live on stage. All in one day.

As Donald Trump's sentencing date approaches, he and his lawyers are throwing all the spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down the former president's request to adjourn his sentencing until after the election, and the Manhattan DA's response. Then, ProPublica reporter Joshua Kaplan joins for a deep dive into his reporting on unlawful American militia groups. Andrew and Mary talk with him about the threat these paramilitary groups pose, how they've used Trump's denial of the election results for recruitment and spreading their ideology, as well as the dangers of collaboration with law enforcement.     Here is Josh Kaplan's ProPublica investigation: Armed and Underground: Inside the Turbulent, Secret World of an American Militia. (Included is a response from Meta about the use of Facebook as a recruitment tool.) Also a note: We're expecting a joint filing in the DC case next Tuesday, so we'll release our episode on Wednesday so Mary and Andrew can detail what's in that filing. 

After Judge Tanya Chutkan raced back to the starting line in former President Trump's DC election interference case, Special Counsel Jack Smith asked for a reporting extension to ensure the government can make its case within the new immunity parameters. Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord analyze the reasons behind this delay, then offer some scheduling updates in Trump's other criminal cases in Florida, Georgia and New York. Plus: a look at why Vice President Harris is choosing her words carefully when it comes to her opponent's ongoing criminal matters. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows. And be sure to grab your tickets for Sept 7th: Join fellow fans and viewers for an interactive experience connecting you with MSNBC's most trusted hosts and experts. Rachel Maddow, Steve Kornacki, Jen Psaki, Andrew Weissmann and many more. All in one place. All live on stage. All in one day. https://www.msnbc.com/Democracy2024 

Thursday, August 9th 2024Today, we have more updates on the Harris Walz campaign including an agreed upon debate between Harris and Trump September 10th on ABC; three people have been arrested following racist incident during the Hot August Nights Car Show last weekend in Virginia City, Nevada, that went viral on TikTok; a joint briefing on the Trump immunity issue is due today to Judge Tanya Chutkan; Michigan secretary of state mysteriously loses her twitter verification badge; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Promo Code:For a limited time, HomeChef is offering you 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life. At https://www.HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.Our GuestsAustin WeatherfordNational Republican Engagement Director for the Harris-Walz CampaignTo get involvedText GOP to 30330 or visit tinyurl.com/RepublicansforHarriskamalaharris.comSocials: @RepsforHarris or @KamalaHarris, @KamalaHQ John Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tourhttps://sexyliberal.comStoriesCook Political Report shifts Arizona, Georgia, Nevada toward Harris (Fox59)Michigan Secretary of State Loses her Verification Badge After Probe into Musk's PAC (muellershewrote.com)Trump and Harris to debate on ABC; Trump says he wants two more (Reuters)Give to the Kamala Harris Presidential CampaignKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBlueCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBluePTSD: National Center for PTSD (va.gov) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Friday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Judge Chutkan is not allowing any grass grow under her feet after Trump's DC election interference case was sent back to her courtroom. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord review her hearing schedule set to begin next week, and offer some detail on her denial of Trump's motion to dismiss the case on selective and vindictive grounds. Then, the fallout from the Supreme Court's immunity decision continues to echo, as Trump era DOJ official Jeffrey Clark is the latest to try for proceedings against him to be thrown out based on the High Court's ruling. And lastly, a peek at Jenna Ellis' cooperation in the Arizona elector case and some listener questions. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows. And be sure to grab your tickets for Sept 7th: Join fellow fans and viewers for an interactive experience connecting you with MSNBC's most trusted hosts and experts. Rachel Maddow, Steve Kornacki, Jen Psaki, Andrew Weissmann and many more. All in one place. All live on stage. All in one day. https://www.msnbc.com/Democracy2024