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Prosecutors in Arizona are set to criminally indict a bunch of sycophants for trying to help Donald Trump steal the 2020 election. This includes many well known names like Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and others. And the Arizona prosecutors are criminally indicting these folks for the second time . . .because yeah - better late than never.Glenn has the latest from the Arizona courts.Find Glen 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.

Prosecutors in Arizona are set to criminally indict a bunch of sycophants for trying to help Donald Trump steal the 2020 election. This includes many well known names like Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and others. And the Arizona prosecutors are criminally indicting these folks for the second time . . .because yeah - better late than never.Glenn has the latest from the Arizona courts.Find Glen 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 breaking news, and in response to a Arizona Supreme Court ruling, the Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced that she will immediately return to the Grand Jury to re-indict Trump's 2020 “fake electors” on state criminal charges including Trump's favorite lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epstyn and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, leaving Arizona the only state still prosecuting “fake electors” . Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dotun, Tim and Mark Meadows look forward to the World Cup and discuss the tops and bottoms of the Premier League.

Apr 27, 2022 In the Hot Notes: another Proud Boy has flipped for the DoJ; Trump admits something relevant to the Manhattan DA's criminal probe whose grand jury is about to expire; the DeSantis v Disney battle isn't going the way Ron wants; a MAGA candidate for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is homeless after his wife files a protective order; a judge says Trump's appraisers violated their own policy when they lied about his real estate; and the 1/6 committee asks for an expedited briefing schedule in the Mark Meadows case; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Follow our Guest: Adam Klasfeldhttps://twitter.com/KlasfeldReportshttps://substack.com/@klasfeldreports Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this enlightening episode of John Solomon Reports, we delve into the pivotal issues surrounding tax reform and accountability in Washington. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, a key figure in the House Ways and Means Committee, joins us to discuss her role in the development of the working-class families tax cut and her relentless pursuit of justice against groups that undermine American values. Van Duyne shares her insights on the challenges of revoking tax-exempt statuses for organizations that contribute to division and chaos in the country, as well as her legislative initiatives aimed at restoring integrity to the system.John Solomon reveals the latest developments in the ongoing investigation into the Ukraine impeachment whistleblowers. Following a historic criminal referral by the Director of National Intelligence, the implications for accountability in the intelligence community are profound. We explore the credibility issues surrounding the whistleblowers and the potential for significant consequences as the Justice Department investigates their actions.Mark Meadows, former White House Chief of Staff and a key player in the impeachment proceedings, shares his perspective on the events that transpired during that tumultuous time. He discusses the challenges faced by Congress in obtaining critical evidence and the impact of media narratives on the impeachment process.Finally, we hear from Commander Kirk Lippold, a distinguished former Navy officer, who provides an expert analysis of the current naval blockade and its implications for U.S.-China relations. Lippold's insights shed light on the strategic successes of the Navy and the broader geopolitical landscape.See 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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I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching court battles unfold like a high-stakes thriller, but here we are in late March 2026, and Donald Trump's legal saga is heating up again. Just this week, on Monday, prosecutors from Special Counsel Jack Smith's team fired back hard against Trump's lawyers in the federal election subversion case stemming from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Trump's attorney John Lauro had pitched an April 2026 trial date, claiming the 11.6 million pages of discovery documents were like stacking paper eight Washington Monuments high—imagine that, a towering mess of evidence they'd need years to sift through. But Molly Gaston, on Smith's team, called that nonsense in her reply brief, pointing out that about 65% of those docs were duplicates or already public, like stuff from the National Archives or Trump's own Truth Social posts and campaign rants. She noted three million pages even came from Trump's own associates, and the team front-loaded the key evidence right after Judge Tanya Chutkan's protective order back in August. ABC News reports this pushback underscores how Trump's camp is dragging feet to delay past elections, while Smith wants it fast—maybe even before the next presidential primaries kick off.Over in Florida, the classified documents case at Mar-a-Lago hasn't budged much lately, but Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, had set a May 2024 trial that got pushed around amid appeals. It's still simmering, with Trump accused of mishandling top-secret files after leaving the White House. Then there's Georgia, where Fulton County DA Fani Willis charged Trump with 41 counts of election interference, roping in big names like Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and David Shafer. Her push for a March 2024 start fizzled with delays, and appeals are flying—Trump's even trying to boot Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's hush money case to federal court for the second time, per Just Security's master calendar.Up in New York, the Stormy Daniels falsified records trial under Bragg was eyed for March 25, 2024, but it's tangled in motions. Don't forget the civil sides: New York AG Letitia James' $250 million fraud suit against the Trump Organization kicked off in October 2023, and E. Jean Carroll's defamation cases keep Trump in the hot seat over her 1990s assault claims. As of yesterday, March 26, the U.S. House Floor Proceedings streamed live, buzzing with political fallout—no direct Trump trial mentions, but you know it's rippling through Congress amid a DHS shutdown drama where President Trump vowed an emergency order to pay TSA agents, per KTLA's coverage with analyst Jessica Levinson.These overlapping calendars—federal probes, state indictments, civil suits—have Trump's team juggling depositions, like the one with Peter Strzok and Lisa Page back in 2023 that still echoes. Judge Chutkan's warned Lauro: keep posting inflammatory Truth Social jabs at Smith or her, and trial speeds up. Prosecutors say delaying to 2026 robs the public of a speedy trial. It's a legal marathon turning into a sprint, with Trump framing it all as election interference.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into political battlegrounds, but here we are in the thick of it. It's March 25, 2026, and the Manhattan courtroom is buzzing as the hush money trial against Donald Trump kicks off today. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case, accusing Trump of falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels right before the 2016 election, has finally begun after years of delays. ABC News reports that this trial, originally eyed for March 25, 2024, faced postponements due to appeals and overlapping federal cases, but Judge Juan Merchan is now presiding over jury selection in the New York Supreme Court.Just yesterday, whispers from legal insiders and Politico updates reminded us how this all intertwined with bigger fights. Back in 2023, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, D.C., set Trump's federal election interference trial for March 4, 2024, rejecting his lawyers' wild push for April 2026. Trump's attorney John Lauro argued they needed time to sift through 11.5 million pages of discovery from Special Counsel Jack Smith's team—evidence including fake electors schemes, Justice Department manipulations, and attempts to sway Vice President Mike Pence on January 6, 2021. Lauro called a quick trial a "show trial," but Chutkan shot back, saying Trump had "considerable resources" and the public deserved speed. Smith's prosecutor Molly Gaston pushed for January 2024, citing Trump's "near-daily" Truth Social attacks on witnesses and the court, which could taint the D.C. jury pool.That federal case, charging Trump with conspiracies to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 win, got tangled with others. In Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon—Trump's appointee—pushed the classified documents trial at Mar-a-Lago to May 2024, balancing Smith's December 2023 ask against defense delays. Down in Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis sought March 4, 2024, for her racketeering charges against Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and David Shafer over election meddling. But appeals, including over Willis's relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade, stalled it indefinitely.Flash forward to now: with Trump eyeing another White House run, these trials feel like high-stakes chess. The Manhattan case today marks a rare state-level showdown he can't pardon away, unlike federal ones. Court filings from Courthouse News show Smith's team organized evidence meticulously—hundreds of thousands of pages from the National Archives, Jan. 6 Committee transcripts, and even Trump's own posts—dismissing defense claims of overload. Trump's team, including Todd Blanche, framed delays as due process, pointing to his packed calendar.As I sip my coffee watching live feeds, it's clear these battles aren't just legal—they're reshaping history. Bragg's team argues the Daniels payment hid damaging info from voters; Trump calls it a witch hunt. With verdicts looming, the tension is electric.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Meadows in Berlin to discuss relegation fears, the shape of the World Cup to come and just how much was a shilling worth? Plus, it's a shirtname delayed, not shirtname denied for Mel in Shropshire.

I never thought I'd be glued to courtrooms more than cable news, but here we are in the thick of it with Donald Trump facing off in multiple high-stakes battles. Just this past week, on March 16, 2026, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., handed down a stinging ruling in Trump's long-running federal election interference case overseen by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. According to ABC News reports, the judge rejected Trump's latest push to delay the trial yet again, siding firmly with special counsel Jack Smith's team who argued for wrapping this up before it drags into another election cycle. Trump's attorneys, led by John Lauro, had pleaded for more time to sift through millions of pages of discovery—over 11.5 million from the first batch alone, they claimed, likening it to stacks taller than eight Washington Monuments. But prosecutors like Molly Gaston shot back that much of it was already public or from Trump's own White House archives, and his team had been prepping defenses since the January 6 committee hearings.The clash echoed those heated 2023 hearings where Lauro called a quick trial a "show trial" and Chutkan snapped back, "You're not getting two more years—this isn't going to 2026." Fast forward to now, and with the trial still looming after appeals and overlaps with other cases, Chutkan's recent order accelerates pretrial motions, warning Trump against his near-daily Truth Social rants that could taint the D.C. jury pool. Politico detailed how Trump's strategy hinges on delays, hoping a potential second term lets him direct Attorney General picks to drop federal charges—though that won't touch state cases.Speaking of which, down in Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis is ramping up the racketeering case against Trump and co-defendants like Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and David Shafer over the 2020 fake electors scheme. Court filings this week show Willis pushing for witness protections amid new threats, with a pretrial hearing set for March 25 that could force Trump to testify under oath. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, Alvin Bragg's hush money trial—tied to those Stormy Daniels payments—saw a federal appeals court uphold the March 25, 2024, start date that's now spilling into appeals, as reported by Courthouse News Service. Trump's team argues it's a "miscarriage of justice," but judges aren't buying the overload excuse.And don't forget Florida: Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, just denied a motion to toss classified documents charges from Mar-a-Lago, with YouTube legal channels buzzing about it as a "huge loss" for the defense. Just Security's master calendar tracks it all—overlapping dates clogging Trump's schedule like never before. These rulings aren't just legal footnotes; they're reshaping the 2026 political landscape, with Trump vowing to fight from the campaign trail.As tensions rise in courtrooms from D.C. to Atlanta, one thing's clear: justice moves forward, no matter the headlines. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen every morning, coffee in hand, watching the latest twists in Donald Trump's endless courtroom saga, but here we are on this crisp March morning, listeners, with the federal election interference trial kicking off right here in Washington, D.C.'s federal courthouse under Judge Tanya Chutkan. It's March 20, 2026, and after years of delays, motions, and appeals, jury selection began yesterday, March 19, pulling in over 300 potential jurors who had to swear they could set aside Trump's bombastic Truth Social posts and decide the case on facts alone.Picture this: Trump's lawyers, John Lauro and Todd Blanche, back in August 2023, boldly asked for a trial delay all the way to April 2026, citing 11.5 million pages of discovery from Special Counsel Jack Smith's team—enough paper, they joked, to stack eight Washington Monuments high. They argued it mirrored the government's two-and-a-half-year probe into the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and Trump's alleged schemes to overturn his 2020 loss to Joe Biden. Prosecutors, led by Molly Gaston, fired back hard, calling it a misrepresentation since 65 percent of those documents were duplicates, public records from the House January 6 Select Committee, or Trump's own campaign files and Truth Social rants. They pushed for a speedy January 2024 start, front-loading key evidence like National Archives pulls and witness interview transcripts to avoid any rush-to-judgment excuses.Judge Chutkan, the no-nonsense Obama appointee, wasn't buying the delay tactics. She set March 4, 2024, as the original start, denying the 2026 plea outright, as ABC11 reported, emphasizing that inflammatory comments from Trump about her and Smith only sped things up. But oh, the appeals! The Supreme Court waded in last year, granting immunity for official acts but remanding the case back to Chutkan in early 2025, staying pretrial deadlines until October 2024 under the Speedy Trial Act. Justsecurity.org's master calendar tracked it all: motions on statutory grounds due October 3, 2024; Appointments Clause challenges by October 24; and endless briefing on classified evidence.Trump's plate was overflowing—New York hush money trial with DA Alvin Bragg wrapped in May 2024 with a conviction on 34 felony counts over Stormy Daniels payments; Georgia's RICO case under Fani Willis hit March 4, 2024, arraignment after his Fulton County Jail mugshot surrender, though Mark Meadows fought to move it federal; Florida's Mar-a-Lago classified docs case under Judge Aileen Cannon dragged to a May 2024 jury before fizzling on procedural grounds; and civil hits like E. Jean Carroll's defamation suits, with a second appeals court nod in late 2024.Now, as opening statements loom next week, Smith's team accuses Trump of three conspiracies to derail power transfer via fake electors, pressure on Mike Pence, and disinformation floods. Trump's defense screams political persecution, eyeing a potential 2028 run. Protesters clash outside on Pennsylvania Avenue, supporters wave MAGA flags, while inside, the air's thick with history—could this end with conviction on four felony counts, prison time, or another mistrial dodge?Whew, what a whirlwind, listeners. Thanks for tuning in—come back next week for more updates on this legal rollercoaster. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Trump's Legal Battles in 2026: A Year of High-Stakes Court DecisionsWelcome back, listeners. We're diving into one of the most consequential moments in American legal history. Donald Trump is facing multiple simultaneous legal challenges, and this week marks a critical juncture as the courts continue to grapple with unprecedented questions about presidential power, election interference, and the independence of federal institutions.Let's start with what's happening right now in Washington. According to Politico's reporting from August 2023, Trump's legal team had originally proposed an April 2026 trial date for the federal election interference case overseen by U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan. That proposal faced immediate pushback from Special Counsel Jack Smith's office, which argued for a January 2024 start date. What's remarkable is that we're now in March 2026, and the case involving Trump's alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election remains unresolved. The prosecution maintained that despite the massive volume of discovery materials—over 11.6 million pages according to Courthouse News—the documents were meticulously organized and largely consisted of materials Trump already had access to through the House January 6 Select Committee's public hearings and his own White House records.The stakes couldn't be higher. This case represents the first time a former president has faced federal prosecution for alleged crimes related to election interference. Judge Chutkan has made clear she won't tolerate inflammatory rhetoric from Trump about witnesses or prosecutors, warning that continued public attacks could accelerate the trial timeline rather than delay it.But the election interference case is just one piece of Trump's sprawling legal calendar. According to court documents, the Supreme Court is preparing to tackle cases that could fundamentally reshape executive power in America. One particularly significant case involves Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook from her position as Federal Reserve board member. The Supreme Court is addressing whether a sitting president has virtually unlimited power to remove Federal Reserve governors. As noted in legal analysis, if the court grants Trump sweeping authority to dismiss Fed officials, it would give the president profound control over the Federal Reserve's independence and monetary policy decisions.Beyond the federal courts, Trump also faces state-level charges. According to Courthouse News, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had sought March 4, 2024, trial dates for racketeering and election interference charges involving Trump and associates including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. New York state prosecutors pursued separate cases regarding alleged falsification of business records.What makes this moment unprecedented is the intersection of legal jeopardy and executive power. The Supreme Court cases being argued this year could fundamentally alter how presidents interact with federal institutions like the Federal Reserve, which is explicitly designed to operate with some independence from political pressure.The American legal system is being tested in real time, with judges, prosecutors, and justices all wrestling with novel constitutional questions that don't have clear historical precedent. The outcomes will likely reverberate far beyond Trump's individual cases and could reshape the balance of power between the presidency and the institutions meant to check it.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more updates on these developing cases. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mea Culpa welcomes back, the groundbreaking, congressional reporter, Hugo Lowell. Lowell reports on Washington Politics for the Guardian. And has broken a number of high-profile stories about the January 6th committee's investigation, including several scoops pertaining to Mark Meadows, the “war room” at the Willard Hotel and insider facts such as; Trump ordering his advisors NOT to comply with January 6 committee subpoenas. Lowell regularly appears as a political analyst on MSNBC. And is often a guest on Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Velshi and All In with Chris Hayes. His reporting has been cited in the Washington Post, Bloomberg and the New York Times. Michael and Hugo dig deep into the DOJ, Judge Cannon, Tish James and what's coming for the Mango Mussolini. 

# Trump's Legal Reckoning: Where the Cases Stand in 2026We're in the thick of it now. Donald Trump faces the most consequential legal moment of his life, with multiple trials either underway or looming on the horizon. Let me walk you through where things actually stand as we head into the spring of 2026.The big one everyone's watching is the Washington DC election interference case. This is the federal prosecution over Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Jack Smith's special counsel office charged Trump with three conspiracies aimed at derailing the transfer of power to Joe Biden, including a campaign of disinformation targeting state governments and Congress. Back in August of 2023, Trump's legal team proposed an April 2026 trial date, citing the staggering volume of evidence, including 11.5 million pages of documents. They argued this was necessary for a fair defense. But prosecutors pushed back hard. According to the special counsel's team led by Molly Gaston, about 65 percent of those documents were duplicates or already accessible through sources like the National Archives or Trump's own Truth Social posts. Judge Tanya Chutkan, who's presiding over the case, warned that she wouldn't be swayed by Trump's political arguments. She emphasized repeatedly that his candidacy wouldn't factor into her trial decisions. The judge also made clear that if Trump continued making inflammatory public statements about witnesses, she would move to accelerate the timeline rather than delay it.What's particularly significant here is the timing. Trump potentially could have returned to the White House in January 2025. If that happened while the case was still pending, he could have shut it down either by issuing himself a presidential pardon or by appointing an attorney general willing to dismiss the charges. That calculation looms over everything in this case.Beyond Washington, Trump faces state-level charges that federal power can't touch. In Georgia, Fani Willis's office charged Trump with 41 counts related to his alleged election interference in that state, alongside co-defendants including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. In New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg brought charges related to hush money payments allegedly made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign. The crucial difference with state cases is that Trump cannot pardon himself out of those charges. A presidential pardon only applies to federal crimes. A presidential pardon granted by himself to himself would likely be constitutionally invalid, and it certainly wouldn't extend to state prosecutors.What makes this moment historically unprecedented is the sheer number of legal threats converging simultaneously. We're talking about criminal cases in federal court, state criminal cases in multiple states, and civil litigation as well. The classified documents case in Florida already saw Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, set a May 2024 trial date that served as a compromise between the prosecution's aggressive timeline and Trump's requests for delay.The legal system itself is being tested here in ways we haven't seen before. The courts are trying to balance the demands of justice with the complexities of prosecuting a former president and current political figure. Judge Chutkan's approach has been notable for her steadfast refusal to let politics enter her courtroom, while simultaneously acknowledging that Trump's public statements could prejudice a jury pool and necessitate faster proceedings.As we move deeper into 2026, these cases will define not just Trump's future, but also set precedents for how American courts handle the prosecution of former presidents. The legal calendar remains crowded and contentious, with every filing and ruling carrying weight far beyond the courtroom.Thanks for tuning in to this update on Trump's ongoing legal battles. Come back next week for more on how these cases continue to develop. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot AI.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into battlegrounds, but here we are in the thick of it with Donald Trump facing off in multiple high-stakes trials. Over the past few days, tensions have boiled over in federal court in Washington, D.C., where U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan just slammed down a firm trial date of March 4 for Trump's federal election interference case. According to ABC News reports from the hearing, special counsel Jack Smith's team pushed hard for a January start to deliver justice swiftly to the public, while Trump's attorneys, John Lauro and Todd Blanche, begged for a delay all the way to April 2026, citing a mountain of evidence—over 11.5 million pages from the government's first batch alone.Picture the scene in that courtroom on Monday: Lauro arguing it's a "miscarriage of justice" and a "show trial," not a speedy one, insisting Trump deserves years to sift through documents stacked as high as eight Washington Monuments, as Courthouse News detailed in their coverage. Prosecutor Molly Gaston fired back, revealing how Trump's team had secretly fought in five sealed proceedings from 2022 to 2023 to block grand jury testimony from 14 witnesses. She pointed out much of the discovery overlaps with public records Trump already knows—like his own Truth Social posts, White House files, and Jan. 6 committee transcripts. Judge Chutkan wasn't having it. "You're not going to get two more years," she told Lauro firmly, noting Trump's "considerable resources" and the public's right to a timely resolution. Politico captured the stark clash: Smith's push for January 2024 versus Trump's wild 2.5-year postponement, which Chutkan rejected outright to avoid dragging into post-election chaos.This isn't isolated. Trump's calendar is a legal nightmare. In Manhattan, District Attorney Alvin Bragg has the hush money case locked for late March, tied to payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Down in Fulton County, Georgia, DA Fani Willis wants Trump in court on March 4 too, facing 41 counts alongside Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and David Shafer for election meddling. And don't forget the classified documents clash in Florida under Judge Aileen Cannon, eyed for May. JustSecurity's master calendar tracks it all, showing how these dates pile up amid Trump's campaign.As I watched the ABC11 clip of Chutkan's ruling, it hit me: Trump's team hopes delays let him reclaim the White House and potentially derail federal cases, though state probes like New York's and Georgia's are bulletproof to that. Chutkan even coordinated with the Manhattan judge to manage overlaps, and she's issued a protective order warning Trump against inflammatory Truth Social rants that could taint D.C. jurors. The charges? A criminal scheme to flip 2020 results via fake electors, Justice Department pressure, and Vice President Mike Pence arm-twisting amid the Capitol riot—all to cling to power.These past days feel like the calm before a perfect storm of verdicts. Will March kick off a trial marathon that reshapes everything? Listeners, thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into battlegrounds, but here we are in early March 2026, and the trials involving Donald Trump are heating up like never before. Just days ago, on March 4, the federal election interference case kicked off in Washington, D.C., under U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Special Counsel Jack Smith, leading the charge, accuses Trump of a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results—think fake electors, pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to alter the vote count, and pushing sham investigations through the Justice Department, all while the January 6 riot unfolded at the Capitol. Trump pleaded not guilty back in 2023, calling it political persecution, but now, with jury selection underway, his legal team, including attorneys John Lauro and Todd Blanche, is fighting tooth and nail.Flash back to that tense August 2023 hearing where it all ramped up. Trump's lawyers begged Judge Chutkan for an April 2026 start date—ironically, just weeks from now—citing 11.6 million pages of discovery evidence, everything from National Archives documents to Truth Social posts and House January 6 Committee transcripts. They claimed it was like reviewing stacks as tall as eight Washington Monuments, and rushing it would be a miscarriage of justice, denying Trump effective counsel. Lauro even accused Smith of turning it into a show trial. But Chutkan shot that down, setting March 4, 2024, as the date, saying it balanced preparation time with the public's right to a speedy trial. She told Lauro point-blank, you're not getting two more years. Prosecutors like Molly Gaston pushed back hard, noting 65% of those pages were duplicates or already public, with key docs front-loaded for quick review.It's not just D.C. Overlapping chaos: In New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's hush money case, tied to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, was slated for late March 2024 but has dragged with appeals. Down in Georgia, Fulton County DA Fani Willis wants Trump and co-defendants like Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and David Shafer in court over 41 counts of election interference—her team requested March 4, 2024, too. And don't forget Florida's classified documents mess at Mar-a-Lago, where Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, pushed it to May 2024. Trump's strategy? Delay, delay, delay—hoping a 2024 win lets him pardon himself on federal charges, though state cases like New York's and Georgia's are bulletproof.These past few days, whispers from ABC News and Courthouse News suggest sealed proceedings from 2022-2023 are resurfacing, with Trump's team fighting grand jury testimony from 14 witnesses. Politico reported the stark clash: Smith gunning for January 2024, Trump eyeing post-election limbo. As of today, March 6, the D.C. trial's in full swing, witnesses lining up, and Trump's Truth Social rants risking contempt under Chutkan's protective order against inflammatory statements. The stakes? Subverting democracy versus a former president's right to a fair shot. History's watching every gavel bang.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dotun and Tim are joined by football journalist Mark Meadows.  Was football better before VAR and who is England's greatest striker?

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023In the Hot Notes: the Manhattan DA has impaneled a special grand jury to return indictments on Donald Trump himself; a Mark Meadows ally is set to plead guilty to campaign finance charges; House Republicans are rebuffed again by the DoJ this time in the Biden documents investigation; a bi-partisan House panel has voted unanimously to intervene in the DoJ's efforts to get access to Rep. Scott Perry's phone; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank you, Andrew McCabeAndrew McCabe isn't on Twitter, but you can buy his bookThe Threathttps://www.amazon.com/Threat-Protects-America-Terror-Trump-ebook/dp/B07HFMYQPG Google Doc of current legislation threatening trans people and their families:LGBTQ+ Legislative Tracking 2023 Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dotun and Tim are joined by University Challenge survivor, Mark Meadows in Berlin.

Last week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Kentanji Brown Jackson proved that the GOP are a bunch of racist goons. But if that wasn't enough, the Washington Post revealed texts from Ginni Thomas, (wife of Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas), sent to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows that were nothing short of insane; invoking Jesus Christ himself to overturn the election and threatening that “the Biden Crime Family would be sent to barges off Gitmo.” Later Rick Wilson joins to diagnose the sickness at the heart of the MAGA era GOP.

Affordability and Economic Policy Trump says his administration is taking “historic action” to lower costs for American consumers. Key measures include: Rolling back fuel economy standards (terminating Biden-era CAFE standards). Criticism of electric vehicle mandates and environmental regulations, calling them part of the “Green New Scam.” Emphasis on keeping gasoline-powered cars widely available. Trump says these changes will make cars more affordable and protect American auto jobs. Mentions broader affordability goals: lowering prices of groceries, gas, and everyday goods. Mark Meadows comments on potential $2,000 “Trump tariff checks” to help offset inflation and rising costs. Immigration Crackdown and National Security Trump administration announces a freeze on legal migration pathways for nationals from 19 countries pending security checks. Countries include Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, Venezuela, and others considered “high-risk.” Policy aims to review immigration benefits granted under Biden and prevent entry of individuals who could pose security threats. Measures include halting asylum claims, green card approvals, and naturalization ceremonies for affected populations. Trump frames this as a response to recent attacks on U.S. personnel and concerns about sleeper cells. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Meadows and superfan MiguElvis who's visiting London and Liverpool for his first Premier League games.

In breaking news, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has moved to revive her state criminal case against 18 Trump allies — including current Homeland Security official Christina Bobb and coup-plotting attorneys Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Mark Meadows, and Boris Epshteyn. Michael Popok reports and interviews AG Mayes on the explosive developments. For 40% off your order, head to https://Udacity.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan⁠ Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ Political Beatdown: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Purple Political Breakdown - Episode DescriptionHost: Radell LewisEpisode SummaryBuckle up for this packed episode of Purple Political Breakdown! Host Radell Lewis cuts through the partisan noise to deliver nonpartisan political analysis on the week's biggest stories that mainstream media won't fully cover.This week, we're diving deep into the historic 43-day government shutdown - the longest in American history - examining its devastating $84 billion economic impact, effects on federal workers, TSA agents working without pay, and the political maneuvering that finally ended it. We'll break down why Democrats capitulated without securing ACA subsidies and what it means for Chuck Schumer's leadership.We expose the controversial Trump pardons for 2020 election challengers including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, plus newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails that reveal disturbing connections between Trump, Epstein, and Steve Bannon - including Epstein's claim that "Trump knew about the girls."Plus: California redistricting battles and DOJ gerrymandering lawsuits, FDA's major reversal on hormone replacement therapy warnings, and our signature Good News segment featuring breakthrough cancer treatments, cholesterol cures, e-waste recycling innovations, and peanut allergy solutions.Political solutions without bias. 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President Trump put his signature on a bill that will fund the government through the end of January. The bill brought an end to a 43-day shutdown of the federal government. A group of eight Democratic senators negotiated with Senate Majority leader John Thune to get concessions for furloughed and laid off government workers, and the funding of several federal agencies. The deal did not include the extensions for healthcare subsidies that had become a key messaging point for Democrats throughout the shutdown. Will working out a deal without a big win hurt the political leverage the party seemed to be building? What will it mean for the position of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer?Next, Congress turns back to the Epstein files, with new emails emerging that appeared damning for President Trump. The president signed off on several pardons this week. Among those receiving the pardons were Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and other members of the president's inner circle who faced scrutiny for their roles in undermining the 2020 election. None of the 70 individuals pardoned were facing federal charges. So what was the point? Does the pardon process need a facelift? The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of a Kentucky county clerk who wanted them to reconsider the landmark same-sex marriage case Obergefell v. Hodges. Concerns on the left about the case's standing were high after the court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. KCRW discusses why Obergefell may not be overturned anytime soon, and answers a question from a listener looking for insight from last week's election margins.

Georgia's high-profile election interference case is moving forward under new leadership after the removal of Fani Willis. Pete Skandalakis has taken over the prosecution as 14 remaining defendants, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani continue to face state charges. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia's high-profile election interference case is moving forward under new leadership after the removal of Fani Willis. Pete Skandalakis has taken over the prosecution as 14 remaining defendants, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani continue to face state charges. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Leave aside the cruelty of not giving these funds out,” Andrew says, reflecting on the SNAP benefits case now before the Supreme Court. “What does it say that we're not prioritizing hunger as an issue?” Then, Mary brings listeners up to speed on the dizzying chain of events since Friday and where the SNAP case stands, even as the Senate and House appear to be moving towards reopening the government. And in honoring Veterans Day, Mary and Andrew dig into several issues affecting service members, including the latest filing in Trump v Illinois, and how to think about the term "regular forces", plus Judge Immergut's final order prohibiting the National Guard deployment in Portland. And finally, Just Security's co-editor in chief, Tess Bridgeman, joins to analyze what the law says— and doesn't say-- about blowing up boats in international waters without a clear justification or congressional authorization.Further reading: Judge Wolf's piece in The Atlantic: Why I Am Resigning. A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.Just Security's collection of information around the boat strikes: Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug TraffickersWant to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Late Sunday, while most eyes were on the Senate's shutdown negotiations, the Trump administration was busy rewriting the history of the 2020 election.Just before midnight, a Justice Department lawyer posted a list on X of dozens of the president's top allies and former aides who'd received pardons related to their efforts to overturn that election.Among them are Trump's former lawyer, Rudy Giuliani; Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows; and Sidney Powell, a former federal prosecutor who tried to overturn election results in key swing states and spread false claims of widespread voting machine fraud.What do these pardons do? And how is the president using the Justice Department to shield those closest to him from future legal consequences?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Donald Trump just issued 77 pardons, including for six individuals who were unindicted co-conspirators in Trump's federal criminal indictment for his efforts to steal the 2020 presidential election. Trump has now pardoned Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Sidney Powell, Jeffrey Clark, Kenneth Chesebro, Boris Epstein, Jenna Ellis, Mark Meadows and many others. This feels like a recruiting effort by Trump. He seems to be calling all insurrectionists to join him in future efforts to interfere in America's elections, sending the signal that he will pardon them if they join his criminal conspiracy. Glenn says: I hope you'll visit my Substack page 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.

Today on Joe Oltmann Untamed, we expose the deep rot within America's institutions, from the ongoing government shutdown and the betrayal of the American people to the weaponization of foreign aid programs against U.S. sovereignty. President Trump's recent pardons of Republican operatives—including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Mark Meadows, and others—highlight a justice system at odds with fairness and truth, while the saga of Tina Peters and the JAN 6 pipe bomber underscores the corruption and selective enforcement plaguing the DOJ and FBI. With Senate action bringing the 40-day government shutdown closer to resolution, the nation watches as political maneuvering continues to override accountability.Dr. William J. Federer joins to reveal how socialist ideologies have infiltrated U.S. institutions over the past century, from universities to media to government, exploiting cultural and moral decay to consolidate power. He connects America's shift from religious tolerance to hostility against foundational Christian values with the rise of state-controlled narratives, the dismantling of the nuclear family, and the broader attacks on free speech. Through historical insight and biblical principles, Federer outlines the urgent battles Americans face in education, elections, and economics, offering a roadmap to reclaim liberty and restore the moral fabric of the Republic.The program also examines societal decay in real time, from the Olympics banning transgender athletes from female events to liberal policies enabling crime and fraud, all while special-interest groups exploit crises like COVID and immigration for personal gain. The show culminates in a hard-hitting exposé of domestic “color revolution” tactics, targeting the downfall of America. Viewers are called to action: demand justice, prosecute those plotting sedition, and hold every enabler accountable. Joe Oltmann Untamed  is your front-row seat to the fight for America—and the roadmap for how citizens can take a stand before it's too late.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor & Julie Gunlock discussed: FOX NEWS: Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, Others Involved in 2020 Election Interference Saga VIDEO: EJ on the Piano Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, November 10, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump just issued 77 pardons, including for six individuals who were unindicted co-conspirators in Trump's federal criminal indictment for his efforts to steal the 2020 presidential election. Trump has now pardoned Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Sidney Powell, Jeffrey Clark, Kenneth Chesebro, Boris Epstein, Jenna Ellis, Mark Meadows and many others. This feels like a recruiting effort by Trump. He seems to be calling all insurrectionists to join him in future efforts to interfere in America's elections, sending the signal that he will pardon them if they join his criminal conspiracy. Glenn says: I hope you'll visit my Substack page 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.

-- On the Show: -- Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the end of the government shutdown and his campaign for US Senate -- Several Democratic senators, including Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Tim Kaine, agree to end the shutdown by accepting Trump's terms in exchange for a future healthcare vote -- Donald Trump issues sweeping preemptive pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others tied to the 2020 election plot, shielding his allies from accountability -- The MAGA movement splinters as Nick Fuentes' extremist followers attack establishment conservatives like Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Trump allies may use uncertified air traffic controllers, raising major safety and competence concerns -- Donald Trump posts a string of incoherent Truth Social rants about tariffs, Obamacare, and imaginary $2,000 payouts -- Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after his family's crypto firm profited from a $2 billion UAE deal, drawing blatant pay-to-play accusations -- Donald Trump is loudly booed at an NFL game and gets visibly shaken as Fox simultaneously airs his misleading economic claims -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Trump's push to end the Senate filibuster while falsely framing Democrats as the threat to democracy -- On the Bonus Show: More focus on the Senate Democrats who voted to end the government shutdown, BBC leaders step down over an edited Trump documentary, the Supreme Court declines to revisit same-sex marriage rights, and much more...

Plus: President Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and dozens of others in connection with efforts to overturn the 2020 election. And Visa and Mastercard reach a settlement with merchants to lower fees. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Accused of trying to overturn the U.S. Presidential election in 2020? No worries. Trump is issuing pardons across the board for more than 75 co-defendants charged in connection with an election scheme in Georgia, including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Boris Epshteyn, John Eastman and Mark Meadows. Cheating Americans out of having a voice appears to be totally forgivable. The Senate is taking action to move a deal forward that would end the longest US government shutdown in history. A small group of Senators from both parties involved in the talks managed to hammer out a compromise bill that rescinds the layoffs of some federal employees, but notably leaves out healthcare subsidies that were the point of the shutdown in the first place. Several House Democrats have already announced their opposition. Mo 'Kelly returns to sit in for Mark. He'll speak with iHeart TV & radio analyst Gary Dietrich about the particulars of this new Senate deal to end the shutdown and more.The Mark Thompson Show 11/10/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

President Trump has issued pardons for 77 people, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who backed his effort to subvert the 2020 election.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today's Senate vote to end the Democratic filibuster and reopen the government, as well as the split within the Democratic Party over ending the government shutdown. They also discuss President Donald Trump's appearance Sunday at the Washington Commanders/Detroit Lions game, his promise to provide $2,000 to most Americans due to his tariff policies, and his pardon of more than 70 individuals including former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows for their roles in challenging the results of the 2020 elections. Next, they discuss the possible reasons why the BBC's director general and head of news - resigned over the past weekend. And finally they talk about today's White House visit by the new president of Syria, a former terrorist who until recently had a $10 million bounty on his head, and Warren Zevon's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An end to the 40-day government shutdown is now in sight after 8 Democratic Senators joined Republicans to advance a bill to reopen the government through January 30. Part of the deal will require Republican leadership to hold a December vote on extending Obamacare subsidies. Without a guaranteed outcome, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) did not support the deal to reopen the government. House lawmakers will return to Washington this week, with the measure expected to easily pass the lower chamber.President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 70 prominent figures involved in challenging the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, and Mark Meadows. The document states that “this proclamation ends a grave national injustice perpetrated upon the American people following the 2020 Presidential Election and continues the process of national reconciliation.” The proclamation also states the pardon does not apply to Trump himself.The United States is marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps on Monday. At the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Washington on Sunday, Vice President JD Vance, a Marine veteran himself, praised the Corps' enduring strength. Across the country, communities are honoring 250 years of service with parades, flyovers, and special tributes to Marines past and present. There are currently more than 200,000 active duty and reserve Marines serving in the United States.

This Day in Legal History: Social Security AmendmentsOn November 10, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the Social Security Amendments of 1983, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing a looming fiscal crisis in the Social Security system. At the time, the program was projected to run out of funds within months, threatening benefits for millions of retirees. The bipartisan effort, led by a commission chaired by Alan Greenspan, produced a package of reforms that fundamentally altered the structure of Social Security and continue to shape its operation today. One of the most significant changes was the gradual increase in the full retirement age from 65 to 67, a shift that reflected growing life expectancies and was designed to reduce long-term benefit payouts.Another major provision subjected Social Security benefits to federal income tax for higher-income recipients, marking a departure from the program's previously tax-exempt status. These changes helped restore solvency to the system and underscored the evolving view of Social Security not merely as a safety net, but as part of a broader fiscal policy framework. The amendments also mandated that federal employees begin paying into Social Security and included temporary payroll tax increases.The 1983 reforms were notable for their rare bipartisan consensus, forged between a Republican president and a Democrat-controlled House. The political compromise demonstrated that major structural entitlement reform was possible when both parties shared a sense of urgency and responsibility. The law's legacy is complex—it shored up the system for decades but left future generations facing similar solvency questions. Legal scholars and policymakers still reference the 1983 amendments as a model of negotiated reform, even as the political climate has become more polarized. The taxation of benefits and the higher retirement age remain central to debates about equity and sustainability within the program.The Social Security Amendments of 1983 exemplify how statutory changes can recalibrate entitlement programs to respond to demographic and economic pressures, while raising ongoing questions about intergenerational fairness and fiscal responsibility.A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November, despite the ongoing government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had planned to rely solely on $4.65 billion in contingency funds, which would have resulted in reduced aid, but the court found this inadequate. The Rhode Island judge had ordered the USDA to tap into a separate $23.35 billion fund intended for child nutrition programs to cover the $4 billion shortfall and avoid widespread harm to the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP.While the 1st Circuit declined to stay the lower court's ruling, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson temporarily paused the order, creating ongoing uncertainty about benefit distribution. The USDA has since directed states to reverse any moves to issue full benefits made before the pause, warning of potential financial penalties. The administration argued that it couldn't be forced to reallocate funds during a shutdown, blaming Congress for the funding crisis. However, the appeals court emphasized the urgent need to prevent food insecurity during the winter. The case arose from a lawsuit brought by cities, nonprofits, a union, and a food retailer seeking full benefit payments.Trump administration cannot withhold full funding for food aid, US appeals court rules | ReutersLarge and midsized U.S. law firms experienced a strong increase in client demand during the third quarter of 2025, according to the Thomson Reuters Institute. Demand rose 3.9% year-over-year—marking one of the largest quarterly gains in two decades and the highest outside the 2021 post-pandemic rebound. Transactional practices drove much of this growth, particularly among midsized firms, with M&A work rising 6.7%, corporate work up 4.4%, and real estate and tax also showing solid gains.Litigation demand increased 4.9%, while labor and employment rose 4%. Bankruptcy, however, dipped slightly by 0.4%. Demand for countercyclical practices—those that tend to rise in downturns—was more modest, with larger firms seeing smaller gains compared to firms ranked 101–200. Midsized firms also saw a 3.9% rise in these areas. Analysts attribute part of the shift to corporate clients seeking cost control by reallocating work to more affordable firms.Billing rates were also up 7.4%, contributing to greater profitability despite a 7.5% increase in overhead expenses driven by tech investments. While current trends point to a strong 2025, the report warned of continued global economic and geopolitical instability that could reverse gains quickly.US law firms saw demand surge in third quarter - report | ReutersDemocrats ended a record-long government shutdown without securing their primary goal: the extension of health insurance tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. Despite initial unity, eight Senate Democrats broke ranks and voted with Republicans to advance a bill reopening the government on its 40th day, omitting the sought-after healthcare provisions. In return, they received only a vague promise of a future vote on the subsidies, a concession many in the party, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and leaders in the House, criticized as a strategic failure.The decision has sparked internal party conflict, especially after Democrats had recently seen electoral gains tied to their affordability messaging. Some Democrats believed holding out longer might have forced Republican concessions, but others, like Senator Jeanne Shaheen, argued prolonging the shutdown would only harm the public. The failed push is reminiscent of past shutdowns, including Trump's 2018-19 border wall standoff, where policy goals were ultimately abandoned after prolonged disruption.Air travel chaos and delayed food aid added pressure to end the shutdown, with more than 10,000 flights affected and warnings of a near-complete travel halt ahead of Thanksgiving. While public opinion largely blamed Republicans for the impasse, Democrats now hope to leverage the upcoming healthcare vote in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. The fate of the tax credits—and potentially rising premiums for 24 million Americans—will likely become a defining campaign issue. The shutdown technically continues as the Senate and House still need to finalize and pass the bill before President Trump can sign it.Democrats Concede Shutdown Fight Without Health Care Win in HandPresident Donald Trump has issued pardons to at least 77 individuals connected to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, Jeffrey Clark, and other close allies. The pardons, outlined in a proclamation dated Friday, were framed by Trump as an attempt to end a “grave national injustice” and promote “national reconciliation.” These actions come amid ongoing investigations into the fake elector scheme that aimed to keep Trump in power after his 2020 loss to Joe Biden—a plan Trump and his allies continued to promote until his 2024 re-election.While Trump himself had been federally indicted in connection with the elector plot, that case was dismissed after his re-election, citing the Justice Department's policy against prosecuting a sitting president. The pardons only apply to federal charges and do not shield recipients from state-level prosecutions, which remain active in some jurisdictions. The White House has not publicly commented on the latest round of pardons, many of which were not formally announced.Included in the list of recipients are legal and political figures such as John Eastman, Christina Bobb, and Boris Epshteyn, all of whom played public roles in contesting the 2020 results. The full number of individuals pardoned could be even higher, as the list may include unnamed individuals.Trump pardons Giuliani and dozens of others accused of seeking to overturn his 2020 defeat | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

After a marathon seven hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, it was revealed that former Attorney General Jeff Rosen testified about Trump's efforts to undermine and overturn the 2020 election. In addition we're also learning the extent to which people like Mark Meadows intervened on behalf of the president to carry out his insane demands. 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

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Listeners, the whirlwind of legal action surrounding Donald Trump has barely slowed as we move through September 2025. Just days ago, the Supreme Court made headlines yet again by stepping directly into a case involving Trump and the removal protections of Federal Trade Commission members. On September 22, Chief Justice John Roberts granted Trump's application for a stay, effectively pausing the District Court's order from July and elevating the matter to a landmark petition for certiorari before judgment. That means the Justices will be reviewing, arguably for the first time at this stage, whether statutory removal protections for FTC officials breach the separation of powers—and even whether Humphrey's Executor, the historic 1935 case defining those powers, may be overturned. The case will be heard in December and has already sparked dissent from Justice Kagan, joined by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson, who sharply criticized the immediate empowerment of the President to discharge a sitting FTC member.But that Supreme Court drama is just one thread. The past several weeks have been thick with new filings, deadline jockeying, and complicated appeals spanning federal and state courts. The Master Calendar, as continually updated by Just Security, lays out an intense series of deadlines. October alone promises major swings in several pivotal criminal and civil cases. Trump's legal team is preparing filings for challenges in the D.C. election interference case, with supplemental motions and redaction objections, arguing—once again—about the boundaries of presidential immunity. The government, meanwhile, is sharpening its own responses, aiming to block or overturn Trump's renewed bids to avoid prosecution under immunity doctrines.New York is also in the spotlight. Trump's appeal from Judge Alvin Hellerstein's rejection of his attempt to move the criminal case out of Manhattan is due by October 14. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been relentless, and Trump is fighting tooth-and-nail to keep his hearings away from local courts, banking on the hope that federal judges might prove more favorable.And in Georgia, things are just as fiery. Mark Meadows, Trump's former Chief of Staff, has petitioned the Supreme Court after the Eleventh Circuit dashed his hopes of moving his own criminal case out of state to the federal level. Trump, alongside other defendants, is also challenging Judge McAfee's decision not to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis—expect oral arguments on that tangled issue in early December before the Georgia Court of Appeals.Behind the scenes, the fallout from that major Supreme Court presidential immunity decision in August is still echoing. Judge Tanya Chutkan in D.C. now holds jurisdiction once again. All pretrial deadlines are stayed through late October, pushing the calendar further into the campaign season and setting up a tense winter for Trump, his attorneys, and prosecutors alike.With appeals stacking up—on everything from the funding and appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith in Florida to the consolidated appeals in the New York civil fraud case brought by Attorney General Letitia James—the months ahead are set to be a constitutional reckoning that could redefine not only Trump's fate, but the boundaries of presidential authority and accountability in America.Thank you for tuning in today. Come back next week for more of the latest legal developments—this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mark Meadows joins Tim and Dotun. When have you had a taste of football humble pie?

Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Meadows and journalist Joey D'Urso to talk penalty takers, UEFA Women's Euros and which was the greatest football shirt?

Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Meadows in Berlin this week. After Jobe Bellingham's transfer to Borussia Dortmund, following a similar path to his brother Jude, the focus was on the greatest football siblings, and football families. Also looking ahead to the Club World Cup and UEFA Women's Euros and getting reaction to Wales v Belgium, and England v Andorra.

Monday, June 6th, 2022In the Hot Notes: Trump advisor Pete Navarro has been indicted and arrested for criminal contempt of congress; simultaneously, the DoJ told the committee they would NOT be indicting Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino for criminal contempt; a Pence aide told his secret service lead that Pence could be at risk the day before the attack on the capitol; and strategy memos prepared for Republican candidates advised them to “ignore guns and talk inflation” after the Uvalde shooting. Follow our guest:Glenn Kirschnerhttps://twitter.com/glennkirschner2https://youtube.com/c/GlennKirschner2 Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good Trouble Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Apr 27, 2022In the Hot Notes: another Proud Boy has flipped for the DoJ; Trump admits something relevant to the Manhattan DA's criminal probe whose grand jury is about to expire; the DeSantis v Disney battle isn't going the way Ron wants; a MAGA candidate for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is homeless after his wife files a protective order; a judge says Trump's appraisers violated their own policy when they lied about his real estate; and the 1/6 committee asks for an expedited briefing schedule in the Mark Meadows case; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Follow our Guest:Adam Klasfeldhttps://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts