Podcast appearances and mentions of Marc Elias

BigTentUSA was honored to welcome back Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket and partner at Elias Law Group, and Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney, legal analyst, and author of the forthcoming book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping Democracy.Together, they examined the ongoing overreach of the Trump administration and its disregard for the rule of law. They dove into the SAVE Act, recently passed by the House and now headed to the Senate. This legislation proposes strict new voter ID requirements and would centralize election oversight in Washington, D.C.—a dramatic shift from the current state-run model.Critics warn the bill could disenfranchise eligible voters—particularly married women who've changed their names—and pose serious risks to the integrity of free and fair elections. Marc and Joyce unpacked what's in the bill, what's at stake, and what it means for voting rights, democracy, and the future of our elections. Marc did leave us with an important call to action. Watch or Listen to the recording!ABOUT THE SPEAKERSJoyce White Vance is a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Alabama, a legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, and the author of the Civil Discourse newsletter. She co-hosts the podcasts #SistersInLaw and Insider with Preet Bharara. A former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama under President Obama, her first book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, comes out in October 2025. Joyce lives in Alabama with her husband, retired Judge Robert Vance Jr., their four kids, a collection of pets—and she knits, a lot.Marc Elias is the Firm Chair of Elias Law Group. Marc has successfully argued and won four cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as dozens of cases in state supreme courts and U.S. courts of appeal. In 2020, Marc led the historic legal effort to protect voting rights, winning over 60 lawsuits against MAGA's efforts to suppress the vote. Marc is the founder of Democracy Docket, the leading platform for advocacy and information about voting rights, elections, redistricting and democracy.Watch YouTube Recording Learn More: BigTentUSA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's handling of the economy deteriorating consumer confidence, massive crowds showing up for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders' ‘Fighting Oligarchy' tour, and the Trump administration's escalating war on law firms.Joined by: Steve Liesman, David Frum, Mara Gay, Derek Thompson, John Heilemann, Mike Schmidt, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, and Rina Gandhi.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration reducing tariffs on most countries while increasing tariffs on China to 125% and Trump signing new executive orders targeting two former officials.Joined by: Jason Furman, Michael Crowley, John Heilemann, Steve Liesman, Sarah Longwell, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, Sean Patrick Maloney, Tim Miller, and Basil Smikle.

John is joined by Marc Elias, the attorney whom Donaled Trump has cast as his bete noire in the legal profession, to discuss the president's war on the judiciary, the bar, and the rule of law itself. Elias explains why the executive order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” is designed to do just the opposite, making it the most dangerous of Trump's myriad power grabs; why we aren't yet in a constitutional crisis but soon could be; and why Trump's threats have caused so many prestigious law firms to bend the knee. Marc also tells John why he hasn't done the same despite being plenty worried by Trump's singling him out as a “very bad" person and a “thug". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': President Trump's tariffs have caused global economic turmoil as the Dow plummeted 2,200 points on Friday. Rep. Jimmy Gomez joins to discuss the damage being done for everyday Americans. Plus, Trump's executive orders are prompting swift judicial backlash. Democracy Docket's Marc Elias breaks down Trump's power grabs. All that and more on ‘The Katie Phang Show'.

New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim hosted a series of town halls in Republican congressional districts after the local representatives refused to do so. Sen. Kim joins Marc Elias to discuss what he heard from voters at these events, his co-Senator Cory Booker's historic speech and why he believes the GOP is no longer a political party.-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/signup/-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis episode was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Nicolle Wallace on stock markets plummeting as Trump's tariffs wreak havoc across the global economy.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Steve Rattner, Gene Sperling, Charlie Sykes, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Mitch Landrieu, Sarah Longwell, Derek Thompson, and Tim Miller.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the new information on questionable privacy decisions made by Trump administration national security officials as fallout continues from Signalgate, Senator Cory Booker's marathon speech on the Senate floor, while Trump shows no signs of stopping his targeting of law firms that employ his perceived critics as another one capitulates, and more.Joined by: Sen. Chris Murphy, Mike Schmidt, Mary McCord, Kristy Greenberg, Nick Miroff, Tim Miller, Marc Elias, John Heilemann, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat.

In today's episode:The President says "our country is so sick because of our fake elections" in announcing an action on election integrityThe Uniparty reacts with a lawsuit from election-rigging lawfare attorney and Russia hoaxer Marc EliasA fake election in Pennsylvania is "lost" and Gateway Pundit and Scott Pressler blame the peopleRon! DeeSantis predicts a poor result for Trump-endorsed Randy Fine in FloridaThe Trump agenda won't make it through congress until the fall, potentially - it's like they're not even a real legislative bodyJeffrey Goldberg adheres to his principles and immediately violates themTrump and admin officials react to the "Signalgate" scandalIs Signal the "gold standard" of encryption or isn't it?Judge Boasberg is assigned to the Signal lawfare Trump once again declassifies Crossfire Hurricane documents and announces action against Andrew Weissman's law firmWill we ever be able to stop participating in our own hoodwinking?Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorLinks, articles, ideas - follow the info stream at t.me/veryreasonableHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/https://cancelcouture.comFollow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Elias joins to discuss the legal smackdown dealt against Trump's grudge-filled crusade against private law firms. Plus, Delaware Sen. Chris Coons on his call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for his role in the Signal-gate security fiasco.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Carol Leonnig, Tim Miller, Paul Rieckhoff, Sen. Mark Kelly, Annie Karni, Luke Broadwater, Rep. Jim Himes, Sam Stein, Harry Litman, Marc Elias, and Martin O'Malley.

Welcome to clown world, population: everyone. DOGE just uncovered $330 million in “small business loans” given to kids under 11—one was 9 months old. Pam Bondi says prosecutions are coming. Trump signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote and cutting off mail-in ballots after Election Day—cue Marc Elias crying lawsuit. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a Black Sea ceasefire, Michigan's SoS Jocelyn Benson got caught with over 35,000 altered voter histories, and American consumers are losing confidence fast. A Michigan school just voted to ditch made-up pronouns while still letting boys into girls' bathrooms. HHS launched a tool to check for chemicals in your food (you won't like what you find), World Athletics is going genetic to save women's sports, and voter fraud in Detroit is officially being aired out in Congress.Get the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.com/2025/03/26/just-in-no-war-plans-revealed-in-secure-messages/Kirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comTry Cue Streaming for just $2 / day and help support the good guys https://justinbarclay.com/cueUp to 80% OFF! Use promo code JUSTIN http://MyPillow.com/JustinPatriots are making the Switch! What if we could start voting with our dollars too? http://SwitchWithJustin.com

This Day in Legal History: Scottsboro Boys ArrestedOn this day in legal history, March 25, 1931, nine Black teenagers were arrested in Paint Rock, Alabama, accused of raping two white women aboard a freight train. The arrests set off one of the most infamous legal sagas of the 20th century, exposing the deep racial injustices of the Jim Crow South. The teens, later known as the Scottsboro Boys, were quickly indicted and tried in Scottsboro, Alabama. Just twelve days after their arrest, an all-white jury sentenced most of them to death in a series of rushed, chaotic trials marked by inadequate legal representation.Public outrage and national attention, particularly from Black communities and civil rights organizations, led to multiple appeals. In Powell v. Alabama (1932), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the defendants' right to counsel had been violated, setting a precedent that effective legal representation is essential in capital cases. Later, in Norris v. Alabama(1935), the Court found that the systematic exclusion of Black jurors violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.Despite these victories, the road to justice was long and uneven. Several of the Scottsboro Boys remained imprisoned for years, and none received a full measure of legal vindication during their lifetimes. Their ordeal became a powerful symbol of the racial bias embedded in the American legal system and spurred greater attention to the rights of defendants in criminal trials. The legacy of the case continues to influence debates over due process, racial discrimination, and criminal justice reform.At a U.S. appeals court hearing on March 24, 2025, Circuit Judge Patricia Millett sharply criticized the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants, suggesting they were given fewer rights than Nazis who were removed under the same legal authority during World War II. The administration invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act—a rarely used law last applied to intern Axis nationals during WWII—to justify deporting alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua without immigration court rulings. The court is reviewing whether a temporary ban issued by Judge James Boasberg on such deportations should remain in place. Government attorneys argued that national security and executive authority over foreign affairs justify bypassing normal legal procedures.Family members and lawyers for deportees contest the gang allegations, saying they are based on flimsy evidence like tattoos. One deported man was a professional soccer coach whose tattoo referred to Real Madrid. Judge Millett questioned whether the deported migrants had any opportunity to dispute the gang labels before removal, calling the process rushed and opaque.The deportations, carried out on March 15, sent over 200 people to El Salvador, where they are being held in a high-security prison under a U.S.-funded deal. The ACLU claims the administration defied Boasberg's court order by speeding up removals to preempt judicial intervention. The government has since invoked the state secrets privilege to avoid disclosing further flight details. The case is now a flashpoint over presidential power, immigration enforcement, and judicial oversight, with the Supreme Court Chief Justice issuing a rare rebuke after Trump called for Boasberg's impeachment.Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans deported by Trump, judge says at hearing | ReutersOn March 24, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over Louisiana's congressional map, which increased the number of Black-majority districts from one to two. The case pits efforts to comply with the Voting Rights Act against claims that the new map violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause by relying too heavily on race. Louisiana officials defended the map, saying it was drawn to protect Republican incumbents rather than based on racial motives. They argued the redistricting was politically, not racially, driven—particularly to preserve the districts of House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise.Civil rights groups and Black voters countered that the map was a necessary remedy after a 2022 ruling found the prior version likely violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting strength. A 2024 lower court ruling blocked the updated map, saying race predominated in its design. The Supreme Court justices appeared divided, with liberal Justice Sotomayor skeptical that race had dominated the redistricting process, and conservative Chief Justice Roberts pointing to the odd shape of the second Black-majority district as potential evidence of racial gerrymandering.Justice Gorsuch challenged whether any consideration of race in map-drawing runs afoul of constitutional protections. The Court had previously allowed the new map to be used for the 2024 elections, but a final ruling is expected by June. The outcome could have broad implications for how states navigate the tension between addressing historic racial discrimination in voting and avoiding unconstitutional race-based districting.US Supreme Court wrestles with Louisiana electoral map with more Black-majority districts | ReutersThe Justice Department, under President Trump's direction, has launched an “immediate review” of law firms that have challenged his administration in court, wielding Rule 11 as a tool to pursue sanctions for allegedly frivolous litigation. The memo, issued March 21, empowers Attorney General Pam Bondi to target lawyers not just for recent cases, but for conduct going back eight years—reviving a rarely enforced mechanism that requires legal filings to be non-frivolous and not made for improper purposes. While legal experts note that courts are typically cautious about imposing Rule 11 sanctions, the administration's move is seen as a political shot across the bow of the legal profession.Trump has already threatened prominent firms with revoked security clearances and canceled federal contracts, but one firm, Paul Weiss, avoided penalties by agreeing to a $40 million pro bono commitment to Trump-aligned causes and an audit of its diversity programs. That deal, far from resolving the issue, may have signaled that capitulation invites more pressure. As anyone who's dealt with a bully could have predicted: surrender doesn't end the harassment—it encourages it. The only way to improve your position is to raise the cost of targeting you, yet many law firm leaders (and institutions of higher education, if we're being fair) seem to have missed that lesson the first time they encountered it.Now, those same leaders face the possibility of serious professional consequences for doing exactly what lawyers are supposed to do: advocate for clients and challenge government overreach. Trump's order also singles out individuals like Democratic elections attorney Marc Elias, whom the memo connects to the long-disputed Steele dossier, despite no formal wrongdoing. Critics warn that the DOJ's probe could evolve into a tool to intimidate or sideline legal opposition to Trump, reshaping the legal landscape by discouraging firms from representing those who stand against the administration.Legal scholars have labeled the move a dangerous politicization of Rule 11, pointing out that it essentially makes Bondi the judge and Trump the executioner. In weaponizing a procedural rule with ambiguous standards and rare enforcement, the administration isn't just threatening lawsuits—it's undermining the adversarial system that keeps government power in check.DOJ Launches 'Immediate Review' of Law Firms After Trump MemoCalifornia's new disclosure law on municipal corporate tax-sharing agreements is a welcome move toward transparency, but it's not enough to stop the ongoing drain of public revenue. For years, corporations have exploited the split in California's sales tax—where 1.25% goes to local jurisdictions—by striking deals with cities that offer kickbacks in exchange for routing sales through their borders. This has created a race to the bottom, with municipalities, especially smaller ones, effectively subsidizing some of the world's richest companies in hopes of boosting their own budgets. These deals don't create new economic activity; they just reshuffle where sales are counted and where tax dollars land.While the new law will finally shine a light on these practices starting in April, disclosure without action won't solve the problem. Cities will still have incentives to offer generous tax rebates, and many will rush to lock in long-term deals before limits are imposed. What we need is immediate legislative action to cap how much of their tax base cities can give away. A ceiling tied to a city's budget or economic profile would prevent reckless giveaways while preserving flexibility for true economic development.We should also require that any shared tax revenue be reinvested in local infrastructure or services, not handed over as corporate windfalls. Waiting for more data only gives cover to continue harmful deals that are already draining school, safety, and infrastructure funding. Policymakers don't need years of reports—they need the courage to stop the bleeding now.Transparency Alone Won't Fix California's Corporate Tax Drain 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

Good morning, listeners. It's Sunday, March 23, 2025, and I'm here to bring you up to speed on the latest developments in the ongoing saga of Donald Trump's legal battles.Just a few days ago, on March 21, the American Civil Liberties Union sounded the alarm over President Trump's latest directive threatening lawyers and law firms. This unprecedented move has sent shockwaves through the legal community, with ACLU National Legal Director Cecillia Wang calling it a "chilling and unprecedented attack on the foundations of liberty and democracy."But let's rewind a bit. You might recall that back in January, the former president faced sentencing in the New York hush money case. On January 10, Justice Juan Merchan handed down his decision, sentencing Trump to unconditional discharge. This marked a significant moment in American history, as Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a felony.The New York case, which began in April 2024, centered around 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The trial, which lasted from April 15 to May 30, 2024, captivated the nation and ended with a guilty verdict on all counts.But the legal drama didn't end there. Trump's legal team has been working tirelessly, filing various motions and appeals. Just last week, on March 15, Judge Merchan issued a decision on a motion to dismiss, which Trump's attorneys had filed in December.Meanwhile, the federal cases against Trump in Washington, D.C., and Florida were dismissed following his 2024 election victory. The Georgia case, however, is still ongoing, with 18 co-defendants alongside the former president.As we speak, tensions are high in the legal community. Trump's recent directive has raised concerns about potential repercussions for lawyers working in areas such as national security, public safety, and election integrity. The directive specifically targets prominent voting rights attorney Marc Elias, along with unnamed lawyers who have worked on immigration cases.Despite these challenges, many in the legal profession remain undeterred. As Cecillia Wang put it, "Good lawyers, regardless of ideology or party, will remain undeterred in the honorable pursuit of our profession. We will continue to stand up for the people and the rule of law."As we move forward, all eyes will be on the courts and the White House, waiting to see how this unprecedented situation unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow this developing story.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump tariff plans sowing chaos in the global economy and the Pentagon removing webpages on war heroes.Joined by: Anthony Scaramucci, David Jolly, David Gura, Kristy Greenberg, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Alex Isenstadt, Amy McGrath, Basil Smikle, Mara Gay, Evelyn Farkas, Ben Rhodes, and Marc Elias.

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Nicolle Wallace on Trump's rage-filled speech at the Justice Department, Elon Musk continuing to overhaul the government amid backlash, and the public booing of JD Vance at the Kennedy Center.Joined by: Elizabeth Oyer, Vaughn Hillyard, Andrew Weissmann, Basil Smikle, Michael Steele, Ryan Nobles, Angelo Carusone, Tim Miller, Eddie Glaude, Marc Elias, and Pablo Torre.

Nicolle Wallace on the chaos Trump is unleashing on the American economy, Elon Musk's agenda clashing with the MAGA movement, and DOGE staffing cuts disrupting the Department of Veterans Affairs.Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, John Heilemann, Martin O'Malley, Mike Schmidt, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, Amy McGrath, and Kyle Lewis.

Former U.S. Attorney and legal expert Joyce Vance talks with Marc Elias about whether the court system can hold Trump accountable, how Trump loyalists are trying to transform the DOJ and why Vance is describing our current political state as a "soft coup."Check out Joyce's Substack: https://substack.com/@joycevance-Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

Nicolle Wallace on rising public health concerns after Elon Musk's sweeping cuts to USAID, a major government contract Starlink is set to score, and the Trump administration's continued shift away from democratic norms.   Joined by: Dr. Craig Spencer, Dr. Michael Osterholm, John Heilemann, Kyle Lewis, Tim Miller, Marty Baron, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Marc Elias, Alan Rappeport, and Lesli Linka Glatter. 

Sarah Longwell — Republican political strategist, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast — joins Marc Elias to discuss the cowardice of so-called moderate Republicans, why Elon Musk is one of the GOP's biggest liabilities and the media landscape.Check out The Bulwark: https://www.thebulwark.com/-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

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Nicolle Wallace on the Trump Administration's continued capitulation to Russia, Trump loyalist Kash Patel's confirmation to lead the FBI, and Netflix's newest political thriller “Zero Day.” Joined by: Bill Browder, Mark Mazzetti, Ben Rhodes, Julie Turkewitz, Lee Gelernt, Marc Elias, Mike Schmidt, Noah Oppenheim, and Eric Newman.

"He who saves the country does not violate any law." Trump, using a menacing Napoleon Bonaparte line, suggests yet again that he is above the law. Legal expert and founder of the Democracy Docket, Marc Elias, joins to discuss. Plus, Assistant Democratic Leader, Congressman Joe Neguse, talks about how Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump official revealed to have investigated January 6th, Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence, and Elon Musk's outsized role in the White House. Joined by: Ryan Reilly, Claire McCaskill, David Kelley, David Jolly, Rep. Robert Garcia, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, Christine Romans, Fred Guttenberg, and Kris Brown.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A new report from The Daily Signal traces the organizations and their connections that are suing over President Donald Trump's executive orders. And in a completely unexpected twist... Marc Elias is involved. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our show opens with a short lesson about the father of Public Relations and a person who transformed marketing via propaganda. We talk a bit about Edward Bernays and how it leads to the Smith-Mundt Act and then Barack Obama and color revolution initiatives being waged on Americans. We use this as a backdrop to remind us how so much information out there has been tainted and is not truth, but propaganda. We get good news with another win for President Trump when RFK, Jr. was confirmed to become the new HHS Secretary. We learned that the man responsible for so much of the lawfare against Trump prior to his win, is still being orchestrated by Marc Elias. A big shout-out to Insurrection Barbie for her help with that. Also, Sen. Chuck Grassley (D-IA) confirms prosecutor Jack Smith withheld evidence from Donald Trump's lawyers. EPA Secretary Lee Zeldin said they found the “gold bars” that had been “thrown off the Titanic” and his team is working with the IG and the Justice Department to prosecute those involved. The DOGE subcommittee found over $2.7 trillion dollars in lost payments since 2003. We wonder why none of this has been reported and that when we notice Reuters writing negative pieces about DOGE. A quick look and we discover the DoD paid them for deception! Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) shows us what a blithering idiot she is when she says Musk and his team are “hacking” into the Treasury. It's a shame I have to explain basic concepts to people who pretend to be educated. At the same time, the CEO of LexisNexus says adding a robust ID system, getting rid of self-certification and monitoring back-end programs would save the country $1 trillion dollars annually. Former rep from Wisconsin, Dean Phillips wonders why Democrats don't get on board the DOGE movement? CNN Senior Legal Correspondent Paula Reid confirmed yesterday that Trump does have the authority to let Federal employees voluntarily resign for a severance package. That's a massive blow to the Federal union bosses. RFK, Jr.'s daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, a former CIA officer is going to join Trump's intelligence advisory board. AG Pam Bondi is suing Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY), AG Letitia James, and NY DMV Commissioner Mark Shroeder for defying federal law in protecting illegals. And, finally, Mad Maxine Waters is worried about what Musk and his team “have on them?” Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

Nicolle Wallace on the initiative potentially endangering CIA staffers and the retribution efforts already underway within Trump's administration. Joined by: Sarah Longwell, John Heilemann, Rep. Jim Himes, Mary McCord, Marc Elias, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Tyler McBrien, and Alex Wagner.

Trump Administration officials purge top FBI executives as Donald Trump's retribution campaign begins in full force against his perceived enemies. Plus, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on how Democrats can fight back against Trump's agenda of chaos. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the confusion over the widespread freeze of government funding by the Trump administration, the continued ICE arrests tearing communities apart, a shocking letter from Caroline Kennedy warning the Senate about her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Joined by: Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Chris Murphy, David Jolly, Sam Stein, Andrew Weissmann, Vaughn Hillyard, Lisa Rubin, Jasmine Garsd, Molly Jong-Fast, John Heilemann, and Marc Elias.

Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins Marc Elias to discuss the legal efforts to fight against Trump's illegal and unconstitutional executive orders.Check out Democracy Forward's legal response center: https://www.democracy2025.org/Learn more about Democracy Forward and support its work: https://democracyforward.org/-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Nicolle Wallace discusses President Trump's first actions including pardoning all January 6th defendants and attempting to revoke birthright citizenship – as well as new bombshell allegations against Department of Defense nominee and former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth.Joined by: Harry Dunn, Michael Fanone, Alex Wagner, Mike Schmidt, Sarah Longwell, Andrea Flores, Jacob Soboroff, Cecillia Wang, Julie Tsirkin, Marc Elias, and Angelo Carusone.

Well. It happened. He's been inaugurated. He's pardoned the insurrectionists. He's starting his round ups and Elon gave, not one but two, stiff arm salutes. Now what? The mainstream media is a joke. They're already telling us we didn't see Elon do what he did. Now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the truth when it's harder and harder to find. Help people like me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You'll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you're making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible in this horrible new reality. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much! xoPG Guest social: Democracy Docket signup link: https://www.democracydocket.com/pg-subscribe/ https://www.democracydocket.com/ https://www.elias.law/team/marc-elias Twitter:    @marceelias                   @DemocracyDocket   As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!   All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl   THANK YOU to today's sponsors!   https://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl https://wildgreain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl https://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirl https://ShopMDHearing.com code: politicsgirl https://MudWtr.com code: politicsgirl

Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias examines the legal battles of the Trump 2.0 era. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details the Unified Executive Theory and how it might unfold under Trump 2.0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry speaks again with Marc Elias, the nation's most important election-law lawyer, about some of the sharpest challenges on the current landscape and that he anticipates will come our way once Trump takes office. There is a battle being waged in North Carolina, where the Democratic candidate won an election, verified by two recounts, but the Republican party is looking retroactively to invalidate some 60,000 votes. That contest should be receiving more attention than it has, both in its own right and as a possible harbinger of brass-knuckle tactics to come. The two then switch gears to talk about the continuing appeasement of Trump by traditional media, based on its larger corporate interest. Elias offers a number of thoughts about the dangers of the development and what we all can do about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicolle Wallace on today's multiphase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Pam Bondi's evasive confirmation hearing performance, the intelligence community's concerns for Trump's second term, and President Biden's final days in office. Joined by: John Brennan, Jeremy Bash, Richard Engel, Mary McCord, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, Ruby Chen, Rick Stengel, Rep. Jim Himes, and Karine Jean-Pierre.

Attorneys yearn for the commute. ----- Sullivan & Cromwell are bringing attorneys back to the office five days a week. The stated reason is to mirror "normal business hours" which is a cruel joke in an abnormal business hour industry. Democratic Party superlawyer Marc Elias faces an uprising at his firm after staff proposed a mandatory arbitration agreement despite many of his top clients openly campaigning on... banning mandatory arbitration agreements. Finally, Wilson Sonsini hands out bonuses but pulls a fast one with special payments.

A convicted felon will become president for the first time in history. President-elect Donald Trump was officially sentenced to unconditional release for 34 felonies in New York. Lawyers Andrew Weissmann and Marc Elias talk about the sentencing and how to hold Trump accountable in his second term. Plus, California's attorney general, Rob Bonta talks about what is happening on the ground in Los Angeles as tens of thousands are displaced by wildfires.

Nicolle Wallace on America's first convicted felon president, the double standard of justice revealed by his unconditional discharge, and California's catastrophic wildfires. Joined by: Susanne Craig, Andrew Weissmann, Rev. Al Sharpton, Vaughn Hillyard, Jacob Soboroff, Rep. Laura Friedman, Marc Elias, Rep. Daniel Goldman, Kristy Greenberg, Tim O'Brien, Steve Patterson, and Bruce Silverstein.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sen. Chris Murphy, Frank Figliuzzi, Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, and Tim O'Brien. Alicia Menendez – filling in for Nicolle in the second hour of coverage – is joined by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Marc Elias, Michael Steele, Ali Vitali, and Rick Stengel. 

New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to discuss how Trump's proposed January 6 pardons would harm our justice system, political nominees, the implementation of Project 2025 and more. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Marc Elias, Melissa Murray, Tom Winter, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Harry Dunn, Andrew Weissmann, Michael Schmidt, David Jolly, Angelo Carusone, and Sue Craig.

Episode 4113: Defending Our Southern Border; The Lawfare Of Marc Elias

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Mara Gay, Paul Rieckhoff, Matt Dowd, Tim Snyder, John Brennan, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Frank Figliuzzi, Tom Winter, and Marc Elias.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Michael Steele, Claire McCaskill, Vaughn Hillyard, Christine Romans, Adam Schiff, Maya Wiley, Rick Stengel, and Marc Elias.

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, one of the greatest Supreme Court litigators ever has passed away – Ted Olson. He argued Bush vs Gore 2000 recount case. If he believed something needed to be defended, he, did it. Rest in Peace. Later, the Democrats are trying to steal the Senate race in Pennsylvania and not one media outlet will talk about accepting the results of an election. Marc Elias is trying to steal this seat, just like he did with Al Franken in Minnesota. Also, President-Elect Trump needs to succeed. His appointments are there to do what Trump needs them to do, and he deserves our full support for all his appointees. The media will try to reverse course of the election by trying to kneecap Trump. Afterward, the culprit who leaked Israel's military plans to attack Iran has been found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Claire McCaskill, Michael Steele, Matt Dowd, Mini Timmaraju, Tim Alberta, Marc Elias, James Sample, Antonia Hylton, Rosie Perez, and Victor Martinez.

In this episode of "Sara Gonzales Unfiltered," Sara analyzes the unprecedented 2024 election cycle, highlighting Biden stepping aside for Kamala Harris, who earned no primary votes. She discusses the scrutiny on Trump, including from the DOJ and Secret Service's lack of cooperation. Trump's ability to turn Biden's “garbage” comment into momentum showcases his campaign's strategic showmanship and appeal, bolstered by podcast appearances on shows like Joe Rogan's. Sara calls for high voter turnout, particularly addressing men to step up and get involved. The panel critiques Harris' reliance on past debate lines and the Democrats' struggle to control their radical base, leading to public spectacles. Biden's controversial comments and odd behavior, such as pretending to bite a baby at a Halloween event, highlight the sharp contrast with Trump's bold rallies. Reporter Savanah Hernandez from Turning Point USA joins to discuss her investigation into illegal immigrants using Facebook to buy fake IDs and access human smuggling services. Her video, removed by Instagram before the election, exposed these practices and their potential impact on voter fraud. The panel underscores vulnerabilities in states like Michigan, where same-day registration without photo ID is allowed. Kamala Harris' legal team, including Marc Elias, is noted for defending noncitizen voting rights, signaling a potential shift in the Left's stance on voter eligibility.   Sara was joined by BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden and Blaze Media digital strategist Logan Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WarRoom Battleground EP 643: Marc Elias Questions 2024 Election Before Ballots Are Cast

On a new episode of CAFE Insider, Joyce Vance is joined by special guest Marc Elias to unpack the election lawsuits that may shape this year's election. Marc is one of the nation's foremost election attorneys. He's served as election counsel on multiple presidential campaigns, including the Kamala Harris campaign, where he's focusing on potential recounts, post-election litigation, and challenging voter suppression laws across the country. In an excerpt from the show, Joyce and Marc discuss Donald Trump's history of bringing frivolous lawsuits and how he may do so once again after the election. In the full episode, Joyce and Marc discuss litigation surrounding mail-in voting, how natural disasters can impact elections, and whether the Supreme Court may have a hand in this year's election outcome.  CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to The Counsel for free to get more news at the intersection of law and politics each week. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices