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Ever since being convicted by a New York jury of 34 felony crimes for falsifying business records to cover up money he paid to silence a porn star - all in an effort to bury deeply damaging information from the American voters - Trump has been trying to undo his 34 convictions. A federal judge has issued an opinion rejecting Trump's latest attempt to reverse those convictions.Glenn discusses this legal development with Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News.Find Adam's work at : www.allrisenews.com Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschenr.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever since being convicted by a New York jury of 34 felony crimes for falsifying business records to cover up money he paid to silence a porn star - all in an effort to bury deeply damaging information from the American voters - Trump has been trying to undo his 34 convictions. A federal judge has issued an opinion rejecting Trump's latest attempt to reverse those convictions.Glenn discusses this legal development with Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News.Find Adam's work at : www.allrisenews.com Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschenr.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In case you need any more proof that Todd Blanche and Donald Trump's dirty DOJ leadership are protecting the Epstein class and in the process continuing to victimize the Epstein survivors, the Attorney General for the state of New Mexico - Raul Torrez, who is trying to investigate crimes committed at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, sued Blanche and the Department of Justice for "stonewalling, blocking and obstructing" the New Mexico investigation. Glenn reviews the lawsuit AG Torrez filed against Blanche and DOJ.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirscner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mexico is navigating one of the most sweeping judicial transformations in modern constitutional history—a controversial reform replacing thousands of career federal and state judges with bench positions decided by direct popular vote. But what does this mean for the rule of law, institutional independence, and the future of checks and balances in Latin America's second-largest economy? In this episode, we sit down with Julio Ríos-Figueroa, Associate Professor of Law at ITAM and one of the region's leading experts on comparative judicial politics and empirical legal studies. Together, we unpack the mechanics and fallout of this radical shift. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In case you need any more proof that Todd Blanche and Donald Trump's dirty DOJ leadership are protecting the Epstein class and in the process continuing to victimize the Epstein survivors, the Attorney General for the state of New Mexico - Raul Torrez, who is trying to investigate crimes committed at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, sued Blanche and the Department of Justice for "stonewalling, blocking and obstructing" the New Mexico investigation. Glenn reviews the lawsuit AG Torrez filed against Blanche and DOJ.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirscner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot can happen in a week. Mary and Andrew begin with the most recent movement in the court battle against President Trump's three-tiered mail-in voting executive order. Last week, Judge Talwani issued a fresh injunction blocking one provision of the EO centered around the Postal Service, two days after the Supreme Court lifted a block from the same judge, saying the provisions in the EO could not be applied to November's midterms. The co-hosts affirm that this fight is far from over before moving to two more updates from cases they talked about last week: a motion brought by Mary's ICAP team alongside others challenging the 2026 birthright citizenship EO and a decision on Minnesota's effort to extradite an ICE agent from Texas, after he was charged with shooting Julio Sosa-Celis through the door of a Minnesota home. Next, a win for Anthropic after a federal judge ruled against the Pentagon, saying it acted illegally in labeling the AI company a “supply chain risk.” Plus: a moving video from an active-duty Marine Colonel pleading for an Afghan national to return to the US after he was deported- despite his asylum status after his family helped the US military in Afghanistan. A video edition of this episode is available on YouTube now. Further Watching: Here is the full video that Andrew mentioned about Khalil from Active-duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, via Ryan Goodman's Bluesky post: https://bsky.app/profile/rgoodlaw.bsky.social/post/3muagjmc35k23 A Note to Listeners: As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, MS NOW is headed to the Lone Star State. Join more than a dozen of your favorite hosts - including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Ali Velshi and more - in Arlington, Texas on September 26 for a day of community and conversation about the issues that matter most to you. Get your tickets at ms.now/together. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The prosecutor in Minneapolis who is investigating the homicides of Renee Goode and Alex Pretti - Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty - has finally announced that she now believes she has enough evidence to make charging decisions in the ICE killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.Glenn discusses why tis is an enormously consequential announcement. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group - Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He's also the author of the book The Change Agent: Pat McCrory's Rise, Reckoning and Legacy. He joined me to talk about the three better questions to ask in the wake of the release of a man who threatened to shoot up five Charlotte schools. Plus, socialists flex their power in the Queen City. Republicans should not ignore it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerCheck out my preferred gold & silver company: Revelation Gold GroupAll the links to Pete's Prep are free! Plus get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

The prosecutor in Minneapolis who is investigating the homicides of Renee Goode and Alex Pretti - Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty - has finally announced that she now believes she has enough evidence to make charging decisions in the ICE killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.Glenn discusses why tis is an enormously consequential announcement. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump wants the American people to be depressed, despondent, defeated, and ultimately disengaged. But We The People MUST NOT accommodate him in that regard. There are so many ways to engage in this fight for American democracy, not all of which are intuitive. But there is a new book that provides a compelling, practical, and layman-friendly blueprint for how to fight against Trump's tyranny . . . and win, titled, "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy." Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, has authored a timely, must read how-to guide for defending democracy. Skye makes the case that defending democracy isn't the job of lawyers or politicians alone - it's a role for every one of us. This from Skye: "I started writing this book when it became undeniably clear, as our history also teaches, that it is not our institutions that will save us - not the courts, not corporate generosity, not the universities, not the media - but it is the people." Democracy is a team sport, and we ALL need to be in the game. To purchase "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times" go to: www.ordinarypeopleaction.comFind Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump wants the American people to be depressed, despondent, defeated, and ultimately disengaged. But We The People MUST NOT accommodate him in that regard. There are so many ways to engage in this fight for American democracy, not all of which are intuitive. But there is a new book that provides a compelling, practical, and layman-friendly blueprint for how to fight against Trump's tyranny . . . and win, titled, "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy." Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, has authored a timely, must read how-to guide for defending democracy. Skye makes the case that defending democracy isn't the job of lawyers or politicians alone - it's a role for every one of us. This from Skye: "I started writing this book when it became undeniably clear, as our history also teaches, that it is not our institutions that will save us - not the courts, not corporate generosity, not the universities, not the media - but it is the people." Democracy is a team sport, and we ALL need to be in the game. To purchase "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times" go to: www.ordinarypeopleaction.comFind Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You don't need to be a lawyer or a judge or even familiar with the code of ethics that governs lawyers and judges to know that judges are supposed to be independent and impartial. Judges can't be partisans, especially not political partisans. Especially in this day and age when the Republican Party and the Democratic Party are in court fighting one another - all day every day. But, of course, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has blow through those ethical rules and prohibitions.One of the main reasons that the Democrats need to take back the House come the midterms is so they can launch the long-overdue impeachment inquiries into these corrupt Justices.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You don't need to be a lawyer or a judge or even familiar with the code of ethics that governs lawyers and judges to know that judges are supposed to be independent and impartial. Judges can't be partisans, especially not political partisans. Especially in this day and age when the Republican Party and the Democratic Party are in court fighting one another - all day every day. But, of course, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has blow through those ethical rules and prohibitions.One of the main reasons that the Democrats need to take back the House come the midterms is so they can launch the long-overdue impeachment inquiries into these corrupt Justices.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Glenn appeared on MS NOW recently with hosts Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, and Jackie Alemany. They talked about several topics including Jeanine Pirro's unbated string of losses, her botched grand juries, and her failures in trial. They also talked about the James Comey case - the great seashell caper. And, according to Glenn - this is a no-brainer: clear vindictive prosecution. He says: James Comey is about to kick Todd Blanche's butt up one side of the courtroom and down the other.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn appeared on MS NOW recently with hosts Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, and Jackie Alemany. They talked about several topics including Jeanine Pirro's unbated string of losses, her botched grand juries, and her failures in trial. They also talked about the James Comey case - the great seashell caper. And, according to Glenn - this is a no-brainer: clear vindictive prosecution. He says: James Comey is about to kick Todd Blanche's butt up one side of the courtroom and down the other.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal judge has exposed Todd Blanche for the searingly unjust way he has been dealing with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator, and the lies that Todd Blanche accepted from Maxwell when he interviewed her.In a move that signaled that the American people should believe the lies she told, Maxwell was transferred from a legitimate federal prison to a cushy camp sleep-away in Texas, where she enjoys service animals and Pilates classes. Glenn explains how prosecutors are supposed to deal with convicted defendants, especially when they lie, claiming they did nothing wrong, and when they try to falsely exonerate other criminal associates. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal judge has exposed Todd Blanche for the searingly unjust way he has been dealing with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator, and the lies that Todd Blanche accepted from Maxwell when he interviewed her.In a move that signaled that the American people should believe the lies she told, Maxwell was transferred from a legitimate federal prison to a cushy camp sleep-away in Texas, where she enjoys service animals and Pilates classes. Glenn explains how prosecutors are supposed to deal with convicted defendants, especially when they lie, claiming they did nothing wrong, and when they try to falsely exonerate other criminal associates. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judicial races are the ones most people skip and they might be the ones that shape your life the fastest. We sit down with Christine Walczyk, a Wake County trial judge and democratic candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 3 race, to translate what the appellate courts actually do, why their decisions set statewide precedent, and how recent changes mean the Court of Appeals often becomes the final word for everyday North Carolinians.We talk candidly about the growing perception that judges rule along party lines, what politicization does to public trust, and why an independent judiciary is supposed to serve as a check on the other branches. Christine explains how appellate judging differs from trial work, why clear and well-reasoned opinions matter, and how she thinks about judicial restraint, precedent, and the rare moments when the law must evolve to meet modern realities like new technology and new forms of surveillance.Then we dig into a practical problem that shows up in eviction, custody, and domestic violence cases every day: access to justice. We unpack “legal deserts,” the high cost of bringing civil cases, and how IOLTA (interest on lawyer trust accounts) funding supports legal aid and pro bono services. When that funding shrinks or eligibility changes, real people lose real help, and the system becomes harder to navigate without a lawyer. We also cover court funding constraints, accountability and ethics, and what voters should expect from judges beyond a party label.If you care about constitutional rights, due process, court transparency, and fair access to legal help, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who could use more info about the judicial races and the upcoming mid-term election.Christine Walczyk: Campaign Finance ReportFacebook/InstagramInfo@JudgeChristine.orgVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information) Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation) Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting) Early Voting - October 15-31Closest Early Voting Locations WE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaBeech Bluff County ParkWake Tech-Southern CampusELECTION DAY Tuesday, November 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com.  Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

According to Mary and Andrew, recent moves by President Trump's administration have been following a pattern: “If at first you don't succeed, try try again.” The co-hosts begin by breaking down the flurry of news surrounding mail voting, starting with Monday afternoon's decision by the Supreme Court to allow President Trump's executive order curtailing mail voting to proceed, though not issuing a decision on the merits of the order. They discuss that decision in conjunction with the Postal Service's announcement on Friday for a final rule that would comply with the executive order, a move that Andrew calls a proxy for the government to “have the Postal Service act in a way that has a clearly disproportionate impact on certain voters.” Then, a conversation about birthright citizenship after a motion was filed yesterday rejecting Trump's executive orders that attempt to limit the legal principle. Plus, an analysis of the Second and Ninth Circuit Court's rulings disqualifying U.S. Attorneys that were improperly appointed by Trump and a quick nod to Minnesota suing the governor of Texas for not extraditing an ICE agent accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis.  Tune in next week as we switch to Wednesday morning releases — and video editions of Main Justice available on YouTube. A Note to Listeners: As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, MS NOW is headed to the Lone Star State. Join more than a dozen of your favorite hosts - including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Ali Velshi and more - in Arlington, Texas on September 26 for a day of community and conversation about the issues that matter most to you. Get your tickets at ms.now/together.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A public discussion featuring U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on violent crime in D.C. was abruptly canceled amid mounting political scrutiny and public criticism from Donald Trump.Jeanine Pirro, the top Prosecutor in Washington, DC - has failed over and over again. She's failed multiple times to obtain indictments by grand juries. She's failed to win convictions in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, (DC's local court). She's lost multiple trials in Federal District Court in DC. Pirro has a really impressive unabated string of failures, particularly when attempting to prosecute the innocent on Trump's command. It seems Trump is about to introduce Pirro to the undercarriage of a bus. (Like so many other women in the Trump cabinet)Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A public discussion featuring U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on violent crime in D.C. was abruptly canceled amid mounting political scrutiny and public criticism from Donald Trump.Jeanine Pirro, the top Prosecutor in Washington, DC - has failed over and over again. She's failed multiple times to obtain indictments by grand juries. She's failed to win convictions in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, (DC's local court). She's lost multiple trials in Federal District Court in DC. Pirro has a really impressive unabated string of failures, particularly when attempting to prosecute the innocent on Trump's command. It seems Trump is about to introduce Pirro to the undercarriage of a bus. (Like so many other women in the Trump cabinet)Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It appears yet another baseless, bad-faith prosecution by Donald Trump's dirty DOJ officials is about to get dismissed for prosecutorial abuse and misconduct before the grand jury. The Minneapolis case against journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and others may be heading that way, given that the judge has ordered the DOJ to produce all grand jury evidence and information for her review.Glenn does a deep dive on this new legal development.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It appears yet another baseless, bad-faith prosecution by Donald Trump's dirty DOJ officials is about to get dismissed for prosecutorial abuse and misconduct before the grand jury. The Minneapolis case against journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and others may be heading that way, given that the judge has ordered the DOJ to produce all grand jury evidence and information for her review.Glenn does a deep dive on this new legal development.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal experts have equated Trump's attempts to get the Supreme Court to authorize the continued unconstitutional construction of his vanity ballroom project with "blackmail."Glenn sat down with former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori to discuss his new piece on Substack titled: "Trump is Trying to Blackmail the Supreme Court. Again."Find Ankush on Substack at: openfilenews.substack.comFind Glenn on Substack at: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal experts have equated Trump's attempts to get the Supreme Court to authorize the continued unconstitutional construction of his vanity ballroom project with "blackmail."Glenn sat down with former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori to discuss his new piece on Substack titled: "Trump is Trying to Blackmail the Supreme Court. Again."Find Ankush on Substack at: openfilenews.substack.comFind Glenn on Substack at: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When DC US Attorney is not trying to prosecute an innocent man for touching some peeling reflecting pool liner, she's trying to put a woman who spray-painted a DC memorial in protest of our corrupt executive branch in jail pending trial without even knowing how the law of pretrial detention works. Yet another judge has called her out for her botched, inadequate nonsense. Incompetence, thy name is Jeanine Pirro.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When DC US Attorney is not trying to prosecute an innocent man for touching some peeling reflecting pool liner, she's trying to put a woman who spray-painted a DC memorial in protest of our corrupt executive branch in jail pending trial without even knowing how the law of pretrial detention works. Yet another judge has called her out for her botched, inadequate nonsense. Incompetence, thy name is Jeanine Pirro.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 delivers a powerhouse lineup of conservative truth and unapologetic defense of American values! We celebrate major victories for Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins after a Cole County judge shut down unconstitutional left-wing ballot initiatives and redistricting schemes. President Trump's bold tariff threat forces Canada to back down, proving once again that strong leadership wins for American workers. Plus, Kim on a Whim exposes newsroom snowflake culture after a leaked video gets a news anchor fired, and we expose a shocking attack on high school Turning Point USA students by a radical left-wing activist. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #DennyHoskins #TrumpTariffs #KimOnAWhim #TPUSA #ConservativeRadio #DefendFreedom #MoPol Guest List: No guests featured in Hour 1.

St. Louis is making headlines with major local developments, and common sense is leading the charge! We break down the latest news out of downtown, where a suspicious fire erupted on the 24th floor of the vacant Millennium Hotel during demolition. In Jefferson City, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins secured key judicial victories upholding constitutional limits on initiative petitions and redistricting schemes. Meanwhile, local families impacted by nuclear waste near Coldwater Creek receive long-overdue news as bipartisan legislation aims to expand federal compensation across 10 additional St. Louis zip codes. Plus, world-class golf hits Town and Country for the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club—bringing massive economic impact and heavy traffic delays along Highway 141! Hashtags: #StLouisNews #MillenniumHotel #DennyHoskins #ColdwaterCreek #RECA #BelleriveCountryClub #BMWChampionship #MoPol

Hour 2 delivers an action-packed lineup of local news, legal victories, and sports highlights! We break down Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green's decisive rulings upholding Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' actions to defend our state constitution against radical ballot initiatives. House Whip Tom Emmer joins to expose the far-left agenda, while sports director Tom Ackerman details the PGA Tour's return to Bellerive Country Club for the BMW Championship. Plus, local updates on Coldwater Creek radiation relief, a hotel fire during demolition, and viral stories highlight why conservative common sense is essential for our families and communities! Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #DennyHoskins #BelleriveCountryClub #BMWChampionship #TomEmmer #TomAckerman #StLouisNews #MoPol Guest List: Tom Ackerman, St. Louis sports director, discussed the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, detailing the $20 million PGA Tour event, world-class players like Scottie Scheffler, sold-out crowd logistics, and the massive regional economic impact.

This Day in Legal History: The War on PovertyOn August 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act, the legislative centerpiece of the “War on Poverty” he had declared in his State of the Union address seven months earlier. It was among the most ambitious pieces of social legislation in American history. More fundamentally, it committed the federal government to the idea that poverty was not merely an individual misfortune, but a national problem the country could organize itself to confront.The Act was broad by design. It authorized roughly $1 billion and created a collection of programs whose names remain familiar: the Job Corps, which trained young people; VISTA, conceived as a domestic version of the Peace Corps; the Neighborhood Youth Corps; and the Community Action Program. The last of those sent federal money directly to local organizations and required the “maximum feasible participation” of poor people in designing the programs intended to help them. The Act also created the Office of Economic Opportunity to oversee the broader effort. Head Start, which continues operating today, grew out of the same framework.The legacy of August 20, 1964, is genuinely mixed, which is precisely why it is worth remembering honestly. The War on Poverty created durable institutions, including Head Start, Job Corps, and legal-services programs for poor Americans, while embedding the principle that the federal government has some responsibility for expanding opportunity. But the “maximum feasible participation” requirement also produced fierce battles between local activists and city governments that were accustomed to controlling federal money. The initiative was then starved of funding as the war in Vietnam consumed both the federal budget and the country's political attention. The Economic Opportunity Act remains a reference point in nearly every argument about what the government owes its most vulnerable citizens. It also pairs pointedly with a day of legal news dominated by criminal prosecutions and judicial power—a reminder that law is not only a mechanism for punishment, but, at its most aspirational, a tool for creating opportunity.In the trial of the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, the defense has settled on a genuinely remarkable strategy: asking the jury not to believe its own client. When we covered the opening of the trial, I noted that the case largely rests on Duane “Keffe D” Davis's own words. Over the years, Davis said in media interviews and in a 2019 memoir that he was inside the Cadillac on the night Tupac was shot and that he handed the gun to the men in the back seat. Police had long suspected Davis, but they did not have enough evidence to charge him until he began publicly talking about the crime. His lawyer, Michael Sanft, is now attacking the reliability of those same admissions, at one point displaying a slide for jurors bearing a single word: “b******t.” The defense theory is that Davis is a braggart who exaggerated or invented his involvement to sell books and improve his street reputation—and that self-aggrandizing talk is not proof beyond a reasonable doubt.Legally, this is a fascinating position because Davis's statements are doing much of the work a live confession ordinarily would, except that he made them for money and status rather than during a police interrogation. His effort to claim immunity based on a 2008 proffer has already failed before the Nevada Supreme Court, clearing the way for the statements to be used at trial. The case therefore turns on a basic but difficult evidentiary question: when someone publicly brags about participating in a notorious crime for personal gain, is that a confession the government can use to convict him, or is it just talk? The jury must decide whether Keffe D was telling the world the truth—or, as his own lawyer now argues, lying for profit.Defense strategy in Tupac murder case: don't believe my client | ReutersCNN · KELOPresident Trump has announced nine new judicial nominees for federal courts in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Alaska as the November midterms approach. The group notably includes an Oklahoma state attorney who supported allowing taxpayer-funded religious charter schools, offering a preview of the church-state disputes these judges could eventually be asked to decide. The larger legal point is that lifetime federal judgeships may be the most durable form of power a president exercises.These nominees, if confirmed, will continue interpreting federal law and the Constitution for decades after the president who selected them has left office. There is an unusual wrinkle this time, however: Trump's pace of judicial appointments has slowed because there are not many vacancies left. His first term substantially reshaped the federal judiciary, and an aggressive beginning to his second term further reduced the number of available seats. That is why a nine-person slate spanning six states is meaningful in a year when there simply is not much left to fill. The “as midterms loom” framing matters as well, because control of the Senate determines whether a president's nominees receive confirmation votes at all. The administration therefore has every reason to move nominees while the current Senate math remains favorable. Even a comparatively modest batch of nominations illustrates the quiet, cumulative way presidents shape American law—not through the executive orders that dominate a news cycle, but through lifetime appointments that survive countless news cycles. Each of these nine nominees, if confirmed, would represent a decades-long imprint on the federal judiciary.Trump names nine new judicial nominees as November midterms loom | ReutersLaw360 · Bloomberg LawAnd finally, we have a genuinely novel legal argument—literally. The Justice Department is prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump, and prosecutors are now pointing to Comey's own novel as evidence against him. The charge arises from a May 2025 Instagram post in which Comey shared a photograph of seashells arranged on a beach to spell “86 47.” In that formulation, “86” is slang for getting rid of something, while “47” refers to Trump as the 47th president. Comey said he encountered the shells while walking on a North Carolina beach and posted the image as a clever piece of political commentary. Prosecutors have adopted a much darker interpretation. In a new filing urging the judge not to dismiss the case, the Justice Department cites Comey's legal thriller FDR Drive, published that same month, in which a right-wing podcaster uses coded language to incite followers against political opponents.The government's theory is that the novel demonstrates Comey understood how coded language can function as a threat and therefore knew what “86 47” would communicate. Prosecutors also suggested that he exploited the resulting controversy to sell books, quoting a message to his agent in which Comey wrote that the attention was “not my intention, but I'll be OK if it sells books.” The First Amendment does not protect “true threats,” but it strongly protects political criticism and hyperbole, and the Supreme Court has held that the government generally must prove a speaker was at least reckless about how a statement would be understood. The central question is therefore whether “86 47” amounted to a genuine threat of violence or protected political speech. Using a defendant's fictional writing to establish his state of mind is an aggressive and unusual prosecutorial move. Comey's lawyers describe the case as retaliation for his criticism of Trump. The prosecution sits directly on the fault line between criminalizing a threat and criminalizing dissent—and the government is effectively asking the court to treat a novelist's imagination as evidence of criminal intent.DOJ argues Comey novel shows he knew ‘86 47' post was a threat against Trump | ReutersCNBC · The Hill This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The Supreme Court rejected a request from Donald Trump to reconsider its previous refusal to hear his appeal of a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll, finalizing the payout.The $5 Million Verdict: The high court officially turned away Trump's petition for a rehearing, keeping the 2023 jury finding and judgment fully intact. Trump previously turned over the $5 million plus interest. The Separate $83 Million Appeal: Trump has a separate pending appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a larger $83.3 million defamation verdict awarded to Carroll, which involves presidential immunity questions and is not expected to be acted upon by justices until after the fall recess.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court rejected a request from Donald Trump to reconsider its previous refusal to hear his appeal of a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll, finalizing the payout.The $5 Million Verdict: The high court officially turned away Trump's petition for a rehearing, keeping the 2023 jury finding and judgment fully intact. Trump previously turned over the $5 million plus interest. The Separate $83 Million Appeal: Trump has a separate pending appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a larger $83.3 million defamation verdict awarded to Carroll, which involves presidential immunity questions and is not expected to be acted upon by justices until after the fall recess.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary and Andrew begin this week by addressing Todd Blanche's “Meet the Press” interview with Kristen Welker, where, among other things, the newly appointed Attorney General proclaimed that “no attorney general should ever pledge” to act independently of the White House, despite decades of post-Watergate reforms. Keeping in the Blanche vicinity, the co-hosts detail a complaint filed by former Michigan AUSA Sunita Doddamani, who alleged she was fired without cause simply for doing her job prosecuting FACE Act violations. Then, a dive into revelations of undercover agents targeting Minnesota nonprofit organizations as part of an investigation that led to indictments of protestors that, in Mary's view, included “a whole lot of First Amendment protected activity.” Plus, Trump changes a Treasury Department rule making it harder to find fraud and illegal activity and asks the Supreme Court to let him keep building the ballroom while they appeal a lower court block. Last up, an unsatisfying end to litigation against the administration over their use of the Alien Enemies Act after the 5th Circuit en banc panel dismissed the case. Further Reading:  Here is the filing in the case Sunita Doddamani brought to challenge her firing. Doddamani v Blanche Here is the Main Justice episode that Sunita Doddamani appeared on earlier this year. Friends and Foes: The Fate of Prosecutors and Proud Boys Here is the chart Mary and Andrew referenced around the Minnesota grand jury “Association” conspiracy: HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS The Conspiracy A Note to Listeners: As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, MS NOW is headed to the Lone Star State. Join more than a dozen of your favorite hosts - including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Ali Velshi and more - in Arlington, Texas on September 26 for a day of community and conversation about the issues that matter most to you. Get your tickets at ms.now/together. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The DC circuit court of appeals ruled that Donald Trump must stop constructing his vanity ballroom on the White House grounds, ruling that his conduct was unconstitutional. They ruled that way because only Congress can spend money to construct a government building. And it wasn't only the court of appeals that ruled against Trump - the court of appeals was affirming the trial court judge's ruling that Donald Trump's conduct is unconstitutional and it must stop.But now, another one of Trump's former criminal defense attorneys - Solicitor General John Sauer - is asking the Supreme Court to allow Donald Trump's unconstitutional conduct to continue. Glenn explains why John Sauer's argument is a bunch of nonsense. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The DC circuit court of appeals ruled that Donald Trump must stop constructing his vanity ballroom on the White House grounds, ruling that his conduct was unconstitutional. They ruled that way because only Congress can spend money to construct a government building. And it wasn't only the court of appeals that ruled against Trump - the court of appeals was affirming the trial court judge's ruling that Donald Trump's conduct is unconstitutional and it must stop.But now, another one of Trump's former criminal defense attorneys - Solicitor General John Sauer - is asking the Supreme Court to allow Donald Trump's unconstitutional conduct to continue. Glenn explains why John Sauer's argument is a bunch of nonsense. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, we put legal and procedural safeguards in place, so a corrupt president couldn't direct his Department of Justice to vindictively or selectively or otherwise unlawfully go after his perceived enemies. Despite this, Donald Trump has told the Department of Justice to revive the reflecting pool case against Olympian David Hearn. Trump has ripped through every safeguard in his determination to hurt people, persecute his critics, and prosecute his perceived foes.Glenn reviews some of the Watergate safeguards that were put in place, and explains how Trump violates them all.Find Glenn on Substack: glenkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, we put legal and procedural safeguards in place, so a corrupt president couldn't direct his Department of Justice to vindictively or selectively or otherwise unlawfully go after his perceived enemies. Despite this, Donald Trump has told the Department of Justice to revive the reflecting pool case against Olympian David Hearn. Trump has ripped through every safeguard in his determination to hurt people, persecute his critics, and prosecute his perceived foes.Glenn reviews some of the Watergate safeguards that were put in place, and explains how Trump violates them all.Find Glenn on Substack: glenkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our non-spoiler podcast drinks the water breaking down episode 7 'Radio' of the Apple TV show 'SILO.' Lukas and Patrick Kennedy stare at the stars then find a buzzkill! Daniel and Helen leave the mini-van, get paid and take a plane ride to the ATL with Elon Mu--- excuse me, Per Stensen. + Team Juliette drop the bomb on Judicial before saying pysche! Listen to us celebrate and snark about the show! Apple TV+ sci-fi post-apocalyptic dystopian drama! Based on Hugh Howey's Silo series of books: WOOL, SHIFT and DUST. and producer Graham Yost's television show choices! 00:00 Intro 01:14 Listener Shoutout  03:15 Bubba's rating  07:16 Catfish's rating 10:41 Listeners rate Ep7!  12:29 Who's spiral notebook? 13:37 Excessive Elon Bashing 14:21 Fun Past Pods  16:05 Is Anthony Sims the worst?  19:08 Ep7 Breakdown: Before Times  38:01 'Silo Slam' of the Week  40:17 Epi7 Breakdown: Silo 18 59:21 Bubba Rant  1:02:58 Silo Speculation  1:07:37 Judicial Debate  1:09:28 Deeply Dumb Catfish Community Questions  1:14:12 Is it a Date?  1:15:29 Feedback  1:21:34 Book Spoiler Talk SEASON 3 EPISODE 7 'Radio' Juliette sends Lukas and Kennedy on a mission, as a desperate Camille threatens Robert to tell the truth. s3e07 s03e07 s3e7 Director Aric Avelino (directed by)  Writers Remi Aubuchon (written for television by)  Hugh Howey (based on the book series 'Silo' by) Graham Yost (created by) Jenny DeArmitt (executive story editor) Cast Rebecca Ferguson ... Juliette Nichols Common ... Robert Sims Harriet Walter ... Martha Walker Tim Robbins ... Bernard Chinaza Uche ... Paul Billings Colin Hanks ... Per Stensen Steve Zahn ... Solo Avi Nash ... Lukas Kyle Ashley Zukerman ... Congressman Daniel Keene Jessica Henwick ... Helen Drew Rick Gomez ... Patrick Kennedy Shane McRae ... Knox Remmie Milner ... Shirley Alexandria Riley ... Camille Sims Reed Birney ... Henry Laura Innes ... Senator Rosalind Thurman Jessica Brown Findlay ... Charlotte Keene Morven Christie ... Anna Thurman Matt Craven ... Dr. Victor Crnkovich Elijah Cook ... Sam Ramsey Billy Postlethwaite ... Deputy Hank aka 'Silo Ren' Clare Perkins ... Carla McLain Caitlin Zoz ... Kathleen Billings Gemma Acosta ... Glenda Harwood Ian Drysdale ... Mortician Ferdinand Kingsley ... George Wilkins (archive footage) Sonita Henry ... Regina Jackson Ned Dennehy ... Ed Harwood Chris Fulton ... Mike Liam Akpan ... Deputy Jerry Chipo Chung ... Sandy Will Merrick ... Danny Olatunji Ayofe ... Teddy Akie Kotabe ... Diego Florian Clare ... Chris Emerson Jacqueline Berces ... Nurse Amy Quelin Sepulveda ... Orla Kent Celine Arden ... Sheila Kent Marcello Cruz ... Juan Alameda Celine Arden ... Sheila Kent Miltos Yerolemou ... Rudy Kent LaToya Harding ... Deputy Hildy Micah Abna ... News Reporter Joseph Balderrama ... James Alameda Michael Blight ... Prisoner Oliver Branson-Cole ... Guide Ema Kosac ... Fangirl Jane Georgina Arthur ... Fangirl Sally Tuwaine Barrett ... Tony Stacy Liu ... Gayle Carlos Damasceno ... Deputy Amelie Child Villiers ... Young Juliette George Robinson ... Mark Chambers Chrisitan Ochoa Lavernia ... Amundson Georgina Sadler ... Audrey Orlando Norman ... Rick Nathan Clough ... Heckler Pike Sara Hazemi ... Eater Angela Yeoh ... Deputy Molly Karins Reggie Absolom ... Benny Lolita Chakrabarti ... Mrs. Kyle Tom Cox ... Raider Chad Khairika Sinani ... Raider Jean Ross Armstrong ... Asa Music by Atli Örvarsson ... (music by) Cinematographer Jean-Philippe Gossart (director of photography) Production Design Nicole Northridge (production designer) Hannah Purdy Foggin (Associate production designer)  Art Directors Rebecca Barker-McLean (art direction) Luke Bradley Nick Chapman (vehicle art director) Lilyana Houghton-Freeman (art direction) Sara Kuna (art director) Amaya Valentina (art direction)  Set Decorator Leire Artero (Assisting set decorating coordinator)  #silo #siloseries #silotv #siloappletv #wool #rebeccaferguson #siloappletvplus #rebeccaferguson #common #hughhowey #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #jessicahenwick

Judge Emmet Sullivan held a hearing in the case in which independent journalist Katie Phang sued Attorney General Todd Blanche for violating the Epstein files transparency act, thereby violating her First Amendment freedom of the press rights. Glenn attended the court hearing in DC and did a live report from outside DC federal district court. He was joined by Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News for a discussion of what happened during the court hearing. The top line from the hearing: Judge Sullivan lectured the DOJ attorneys for a full 20 minutes about how he will hold them in contempt of court if need be, saying repeatedly, "That's not a threat, it's a promise." Find Adam Klasfeld at www.allrisenews.comFind Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn welcomes back Brian Tyler Cohen, a prominent social media voice and co-host of the Legal Breakdown series. Together, they unpack a recent development: Donald Trump's push for the Department of Justice to revive a baseless prosecution against innocent Olympian David Hearn. Glenn and Brian talk about the implications of this move, highlighting a disturbing trend of using the DOJ as a tool for personal vendettas, rather than upholding justice.As they explore the legal ramifications, Brian emphasizes the egregiousness of targeting an innocent man, particularly when evidence points to a botched job rather than vandalism. The conversation then transitions to Brian's new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World", where they discuss the urgent need for accountability and a roadmap for the future once Trump is out of power. They tackle critical actions that Democrats must take, including eliminating the filibuster, expanding the Supreme Court, and implementing the National Popular Vote Compact to ensure every vote counts equally.With a call to arms for listeners, they stress the importance of staying engaged in the democratic process, especially as midterms approach. Justice, they assert, is a team sport, and it requires all of us to participate actively.Find Brian Tyler Cohen on social media at @BrianTylerCohen and grab his book "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World" at your favorite bookstore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Justice Matters, Glenn dives deep into two critical legal developments involving Donald Trump: the ongoing battle over birthright citizenship and the controversial expansion of executive privilege. Glenn discusses Trump's recent attempts to undermine the 14th Amendment, emphasizing that the Constitution cannot be altered by executive order. He highlights the recent court rulings affirming that anyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, regardless of their parents' immigration status.Shifting gears, Glenn addresses Trump's efforts to redefine executive privilege, attempting to extend it beyond government officials to include private citizens and foreign actors. He explains the implications of this move and how it seeks to shield Trump from accountability as investigations loom. With a mix of legal insight and pointed commentary, Glenn underscores the importance of defending constitutional rights and the role of nonprofits in fighting for justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Rosenzwieg was an Assistant US Attorney in Florida working on a significant Medicare fraud case when he was summarily fired by then AG Pam Bondi, citing Article II. He's now suing AG Todd Blanche and the Justice Department. His attorney, Margaret Donovan, joins this episode to share how a years-old blog Rosenzwieg had written criticizing Trump—before he was ever a federal employee—led to his dismissal, hours after it surfaced on social media via a right-wing influencer. “It's remarkable that the government wouldn't recognize what is so flagrantly a First Amendment violation,” Donovan says. After detailing the complaint, Mary and Andrew move to Todd Blanche's confirmation, before examining a ruling by an Alabama judge rejecting a motion to dismiss the case against the Southern Poverty Law Center on vindictive grounds. Next, they look at the latest in Trump's White House ballroom case after an appeals court upheld the block on its construction last Friday. Plus: a nod to his two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. Further Reading:  Here is the Will Rosenzweig complaint: https://www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rosenzweig-v.-Blanche-Complaint-Aug.-7-2026.pdf Here is the White House Ballroom Appeals Court decision: https://media.cadc.uscourts.gov/opinions/docs/2026/08/26-5123-2187096.pdf After wrapping this episode, the group representing Barbara in the “Barbara v. Trump” birthright citizenship case filed a Motion to Clarify the Preliminary Injunction. That motion is here: https://www.aclu.org/cases/barbara-v-donald-j-trump?document=Motion-to-Clarify-PI#legal-documents A Note to Listeners: As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, MS NOW is headed to the Lone Star State. Join more than a dozen of your favorite hosts - including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Ali Velshi and more - in Arlington, Texas on September 26 for a day of community and conversation about the issues that matter most to you. Get your tickets at ms.now/together. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno is CEO of RepresentUs. She is an advocate, author, and lawyer with two decades of experience globally and within the US on issues of corruption, authoritarianism, organized crime, and human rights. Maria has held multiple senior positions at Human Rights Watch and served as executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, at the helm of a team running groundbreaking state and national campaigns.A Peruvian-American, Maria came of age in Peru at a time of internal armed conflict, economic crisis, and then corrupt autocracy. Early in her career, she contributed to the extradition and trial on charges of corruption and crimes against humanity of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori. Her narrative non-fiction book “There Are No Dead Here: A Story of Murder and Denial in Colombia” (Bold Type Books, Feb. 2017), won the 2018 Juan E. Méndez Human Rights Book Award, and the Spanish translation is on its third printing. Maria earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from New York University School of Law and served as a judicial clerk on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.Glenn spoke with Maria to discuss a RepresentUs project called the Congressional Courage Campaign. She spoke convincingly about how it is beyond dispute that Donald Trump is running the US government like a mafia organization. And she also talked about what we can - and must - do about it.Find RepresentUs: https://represent.us/about/Find glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Emmett Sullivan is calling Attorney General Todd Blanche to the carpet. More specifically, he's hauling him into court on August 13th because Todd has to explain why he failed to comply with Judge Sullivan's July 25th order to provide the court some documents including some of the unreacted Epstein files.Glenn does a detailed review of Judge Sullivan's new court order in Katie Phang's lawsuit against Todd Blanche for violating federal law - the Epstein Files Transparency Act.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DC Attorney Jeanine Pirro actually carryied a box of reflecting pool liner into the oval office to try to convince Donald Trump that it wasn't vandals that caused the pool liner to fail, it was a botched install job.The problem is, the botched install job was done by the donor guy to whom Trump gave the no-bid contract.She's trying to tell Trump he's wrong. How well do you think that meeting went for Ms. Pirro?Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After push back from congress during his confirmation hearing - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memo rescinding Trump's $1.8 billion cop-beaters' fund. But, of course, right after he's confirmed as Attorney General, he can simply issue another memo creating the $1.8 billion cop-beaters' fund again. But there's one thing that Todd Blanche seems to have forgotten: a federal judge, who presided over the lawsuit that Trump brought against his own IRS looking for a $10 billion payday, said that Trump's lawsuit was filed in bad faith, filed for an improper purpose, was an act of collusion, and was executive self-dealing designed to manufacture judicial cover for an unlawful giveaway. And judge Kathleen Williams ruled that the settlement is void.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.