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Leaders of the far-right groups the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers were freed from prison Tuesday after President Trump granted “full, complete and unconditional” presidential pardons to over 1,500 people involved in the January 6 insurrection. Among those released was Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, who had been serving a 22-year federal prison sentence after he was convicted of seditious conspiracy. Also released Tuesday was […]

Trump’s Treasury pick Scott Bessent: The Ivy League populist who’s winning over MAGA and Wall Street, and shaking up Washington Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran with a surprising populist streak, has been nominated for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, signaling a bold new direction for Trump’s economic agenda. Bessent’s unlikely journey from a Soros lieutenant to a Trump loyalist showcases his political savvy and ability to bridge the […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show looking at growing pushback to Donald Trump’s sweeping moves to reshape the country. On Tuesday, 24 states and cities sued to block Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. The Trump administration is also facing four lawsuits over the formation of DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, a new department headed by […]

Washington Democrats pass a bill to legalize homeless encampments on public property Washington State Democrats have introduced House Bill 1380, sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-WA), which aims to legalize homeless encampments on public property statewide. The bill restricts cities and towns from banning or limiting homeless encampments, instead requiring judicial approval. Judges must deem restrictions "objectively reasonable" based on time, place and manner. Homeless individuals are granted the right to […]

Trump Revokes 6-Decades-Old Ban on Discrimination in Federal ContractingDOJ Freezes Civil Rights Cases, Orders Prosecution of Local Officials Who Resist Deportation PolicyACLU Sues Trump over Expedited Deportation Policy as Pentagon Sends Another 1,500 Troops to BorderTrump Health EOs Target Drug Costs, ACA Enrollment, Medicaid Recipients and MoreOMB Nominee Russ Vought Defends Social Program Cuts, Welfare Work RequirementsTrump Names Failed 2017 Labor Nominee Andrew Puzder as Ambassador to EUPalestinians Return to […]

Dimon supports Trump’s tariffs, calling them a strategic "economic weapon" to protect national security and rebalance global trade. He dismisses tariff critics, arguing minor inflationary pressures are worth the trade-off for protecting American interests and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries like China. Tariffs are seen as a negotiating tool, compelling foreign partners to address unfair trade imbalances and revisit agreements disadvantaging U.S. workers and businesses. Dimon’s shift is notable, as he previously criticized […]

Newark Mayor Vows to Fight Back After ICE Raid as Feds Launch Nationwide Deportation Operation"Blatantly Unconstitutional": U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Birthright CitizenshipState Dept. Halts Passport Applications with Gender Nonbinary "X" Sex MarkerSenators Confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA Head and Advance Trump's Energy & Environment NomineesMore Damning Info on Pete Hegseth Surfaces as Senate GOP Poised to Confirm Him as Pentagon ChiefTrump Ultimatum to World Economic Forum: Invest in […]

A historic winter storm caused record-breaking electricity demand across the U.S., with PJM Interconnection reporting a preliminary winter peak load of 145,000 MW, surpassing the previous record. PJM exported 8,000 MW to neighboring grids, highlighting the strain on energy infrastructure as temperatures dropped to single digits in the Midwest and Northeast. The Tennessee Valley Authority also hit an all-time peak demand of 35,319 MW, prompting calls for energy conservation to ease grid […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: As the Trump administration launches what it’s calling the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history, we look now at how immigrant communities and advocates are fighting back. A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented parents and nonpermanent residents in the United […]