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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. As immigrant communities around the country are bracing for President Trump’s imminent raids and mass deportations, the future of thousands of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border is also uncertain. On Monday, Trump issued this slew of anti-immigrant executive orders, including one that would require undocumented […]

Tijuana declares state of emergency as it braces for mass deportations under Trump Tijuana declared a state of emergency to prepare for potential mass deportations under a second Trump administration, fearing a significant influx of deportees. The city is allocating funds for housing, security and legal services to support thousands of deportees and ensure their dignified treatment. Plans include opening a shelter for up to 10,000 people, with expansion capacity to […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. On his first day back in the White House, President Trump also moved to roll back protections for transgender people. He outlined part of his plan during his inaugural address. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: It will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government […]

President Biden issued a controversial preemptive pardon for Dr. Anthony Fauci, shielding him from potential criminal investigations. The pardon has drawn bipartisan criticism, with many viewing it as an admission of guilt and a dangerous precedent. Fauci faced accusations of misleading Congress about COVID-19 origins and pandemic decisions, sparking public outrage. Senator Rand Paul vows to continue investigating Fauci, despite the pardon, to uncover the truth about pandemic actions. In a controversial move […]

Indigenous political prisoner Leonard Peltier is coming home after nearly half a century behind bars. Just minutes before leaving office, former President Joe Biden granted Peltier clemency and ordered his release from prison to serve the remainder of his life sentence in home confinement. In a statement, Peltier said, “It’s finally over — I’m going home. I want to show the world I’m a good person with a good heart. […]

Tanzania is denying that it is currently dealing with a Marburg virus outbreak despite claims to the contrary from the World Health Organization. Despite WHO concerns, Tanzania's Health Ministry claims it has tested suspected cases and all were negative. Tanzania has also rejected calls from the WHO to share test samples with international labs for further analysis. Tanzania's government has defended its decision, citing its sovereignty and strengthened disease surveillance systems. The government has also […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Gershon Baskin, you’re in Jerusalem right now. If you could respond, overall, to how the ceasefire was achieved? Talk about the three Israeli women, as well as the 92 Palestinians who were released. GERSHON BASKIN: Right. The ceasefire deal that was negotiated primarily in Doha over the last weeks happened because Donald Trump told Benjamin Netanyahu […]

Bank of America’s $112 unrealized bond losses highlight precarious state of U.S. banking system Bank of America reported $112 billion in unrealized bond losses, representing 57% of its tangible common equity. The losses stem from pandemic-era investments in low-yield bonds, now devalued by rising interest rates. The U.S. banking sector faces over half a trillion dollars in unrealized bond losses, raising concerns of systemic risk. The Federal Reserve’s attempts to lower interest […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman. Ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration today, thousands marched in protests across the United States Saturday. Democracy Now!'s team, we were in Washington, D.C., when thousands came out to join the People's March. PROTESTERS: We won’t go back! We won’t go back! We […]