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I have done my best to alert MAGA Americans to the difficulty of regaining control of the US government. For decades the US government and its policies have been controlled by the organized interest groups that fund political campaigns.  Regardless of the candidates voters elect, the legislation enacted and the federal government’s policies are the work of lobby groups. Among the powerful lobbies are the Israel Lobby, the military/security complex, Big […]

The Trump administration has begun its crackdown on immigrant communities in the United States, with the Department of Homeland Security announcing Tuesday it will allow federal agents to conduct raids at schools, houses of worship and hospitals, ending a yearslong policy that banned Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting people at these sensitive locations. This comes a day after President Trump signed a series of executive orders that included […]

Deep State sabotage: Lawsuit targets DOGE in an attempt to block government overhaul The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and supported by President Donald Trump, faces a lawsuit filed by the National Security Counselors (NSC) just after Trump's inauguration. The lawsuit claims DOGE violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Opponents argue that DOGE lacks transparency, accountability, and diverse representation. They also express concerns about its […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: On Monday, President Trump signed a number of executive orders on immigration. One such order aims to end birthright citizenship, which is protected by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Trump also declared a national emergency at the southern border. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: First, I will declare a national emergency at our southern border. All […]

Border Czar Tom Homan announced that deportations targeting public safety and national security threats will commence on Jan. 21. The operation will be nationwide, with every ICE office participating, rather than focusing on specific sanctuary cities. Homan emphasized that ICE will enforce the law and start deporting individuals who have been ordered to leave by a federal judge. The mass deportations will require cooperation from state and local law enforcement agencies. Homan stated that […]

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 […]