SCOTUS Splits On Trump Power. Black Farmers Sue Over Wage Bias. GOP Host Backs Ossoff

The Supreme Court ruled that while President Trump could not immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, he could remove a Democratic appointee from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This distinction, according to justice correspondent Ellie Mistl, is primarily driven by financial interests, as the Federal Reserve protects the 'billionaire class' and the global economy, whereas agencies like the FTC regulate business and constrain 'smash and grab capitalism.' The ruling overturned a 90-year-old precedent protecting commissioners from at-will firing, except for the Fed.

Ellie Mistl states, 'Legally, there is no distinction to be made between the Federal Reserve and the FTC... The reason is money, right? That's that's the only reason here. It's capitalism.' She notes the ruling 'literally overturned a precedent that is over 90 years old.'

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision written by Amy Coney Barrett, upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by election day to be counted up to five business days later. This was a defeat for Trump and the GOP's efforts to restrict mail-in voting, which tends to favor Democrats. The court clarified that the 'choice' of voting is made when the ballot is filled out, not when it is received, drawing parallels to military absentee ballots.

Ellie Mistl explains, '5-4 written by Amy Coney Barrett of all people with Barrett and Roberts joining the Liberals. They said that Mississippi's law which allows for the counting of B ball ballots received up to 5 days after the election that those ballots still must be counted.'

Five Black Mississippi farm workers are suing Carr Farms for paying them less than white South African guest workers brought in through the H2A visa program. The lawsuit alleges racial and citizenship-based discrimination and wage theft. Attorney Greg Shell explains that this practice has been ongoing for about 10 years, displacing local Black populations, and that the Trump administration further lowered wages for all farm workers, making foreign labor more attractive to farmers.

Greg Shell states, 'they're paying the South Africans higher and they've refused to w raise the wages to the local workers, the local workers are gradually being pushed out.' He also mentions the Trump administration 'lowered the wages for all farm workers... a drop of about 25 to 30%.'

Texas State Representative Jalanda Jones delivered a powerful speech at the Texas Democratic Convention, warning that the party has a 'black problem' and risks losing elections by taking Black voters for granted. She emphasized the need for substantial financial investment in Black infrastructure, media, pollsters, and organizers, rather than relying on 'inspiration' or shaming Black voters into participation. Roland Martin presented data showing a consistent drop in Black voter participation since 2012.

Jalanda Jones states, 'We can earn the black vote. Not assume it, not expect it, but earn it.' She adds, 'Radio costs money. Digital costs money. Organizing costs money. GOTV costs money.' Roland Martin references data showing 'a drop in black voter participation in every election' since Obama's 2008/2012 campaigns.

Megan Kelly made highly offensive and false remarks about Haitian immigrants, claiming they don't assimilate, are 'drunk driving,' and 'take advantage of public services.' Haitian-American actress Garcelle Beauvais publicly condemned Kelly's 'disgusting, deeply hurtful, and dangerous' lies, emphasizing the hard work and gratitude of the Haitian community and their significant economic contributions to the U.S.

Megan Kelly's quote: 'Go home. Get out. We know our country is better than yours... We don't want you. We don't care if you're offended. Get out. Go home. Go back to Haiti.' Garcelle Beauvais's response: 'The lies that have been spewed about the Haitian community... have been disgusting, deeply hurtful, and dangerous.'