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First Amendment

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Congress GOES SILENT as Trump CRASHES!!!
Constitutional LawExecutive PowerLegislative Oversight
May 28, 2026

Congress GOES SILENT as Trump CRASHES!!!

NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray details how the U.S. Constitution's checks and balances are being eroded by executive overreach and congressional inaction, particularly concerning the 'power of the purse' and the creation of a 'slush fund' for political purposes.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
LIVE: Trump PANICS as Former Federal Judges SWARM DOJ | Legal AF
Legal AnalysisJudicial EthicsDepartment Of Justice
May 28, 2026

LIVE: Trump PANICS as Former Federal Judges SWARM DOJ | Legal AF

Thirty-five former federal judges accuse the Trump Justice Department of 'fraud on the court' in a $1.776 billion settlement, while the Supreme Court fast-tracks a review of Alabama's racially discriminatory voting maps, and Joe Biden sues to protect private interview tapes from public release.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Major Updates In Don Lemon's Freedom of the Press Case
Freedom of the PressProsecutorial MisconductDepartment of Justice
May 27, 2026

Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Major Updates In Don Lemon's Freedom of the Press Case

Don Lemon reveals major updates in his legal battle, alleging government overreach and attempts to suppress independent journalism by seeking his YouTube subscriber data, alongside a pattern of prosecutorial misconduct across the country.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Andrew Weissmann EXPOSES Trump's JUDICIAL TAKEOVER
Judicial SystemPolitical CorruptionElection Integrity
May 27, 2026

Andrew Weissmann EXPOSES Trump's JUDICIAL TAKEOVER

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann details how Donald Trump's administration has systematically corrupted the US justice system, from executive orders targeting law firms to undermining grand juries and judicial appointments, and proposes legal remedies to safeguard democracy.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Paul Craig Roberts: Trump's 'Sedition Act' For Israel EXPOSED: The Law That Will END Free Speech?
US Foreign PolicyMiddle East ConflictIsrael
May 25, 2026

Paul Craig Roberts: Trump's 'Sedition Act' For Israel EXPOSED: The Law That Will END Free Speech?

Paul Craig Roberts argues that Trump's administration has effectively nullified the First Amendment regarding Israel through a new 'sedition act' and anti-semitism bill, while US-Iran negotiations remain stalled due to Israeli influence and conflicting objectives.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
HOT TOPICS | Colbert Canceled, DC Officers Sue the Government & GOP Pushes Back on Slush Fund
Media IndustryJournalismFree Speech
May 21, 2026

HOT TOPICS | Colbert Canceled, DC Officers Sue the Government & GOP Pushes Back on Slush Fund

Don Lemon connects Stephen Colbert's show cancellation and his own past firing to a broader pattern of silencing critical voices in media and politics, arguing that such attempts ultimately amplify the truth and fuel movements for change.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Andrew Weissmann: Trump's Slush Fund Isn't Just Corrupt—It's a Crime | Illegal News
Political CorruptionLegal ReformFirst Amendment
May 20, 2026

Andrew Weissmann: Trump's Slush Fund Isn't Just Corrupt—It's a Crime | Illegal News

Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the illegality of Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and explore systemic legal reforms to hold politicians accountable for lies, drawing lessons from international and state laws.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Young Thug Trial Lawyer Exposes Corruption
Criminal Justice SystemLegal EthicsJudicial Misconduct
May 19, 2026

Young Thug Trial Lawyer Exposes Corruption

A veteran criminal defense lawyer exposes systemic corruption and judicial misconduct in high-profile Georgia cases, including the Young Thug and Donald Trump prosecutions, alongside harrowing personal trial experiences.

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Action Items for A*sholes
Social CommentaryPolitical OpinionRacism
May 19, 2026

Action Items for A*sholes

The hosts unleash on everything from annoying voicemail habits and corporate buzzwords to the pervasive racism and fragility of white Christian nationalism, urging listeners to confront societal injustices.

IHIP News
IHIP News
LIVE: Trump SCREWED by GOP on BALLROOM + Breaking Legal News | Legal AF
Legal AffairsUS PoliticsConstitutional Law
May 18, 2026

LIVE: Trump SCREWED by GOP on BALLROOM + Breaking Legal News | Legal AF

Legal analysts dissect four major legal and political controversies, including a 'brazen' $1.776 billion settlement for Trump's IRS lawsuit, Pentagon restrictions on press freedom, the Supreme Court's ongoing attack on the Voting Rights Act, and the 'absurd' White House ballroom project.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
"Planning My Escape From Cuba" - Nick Shirley Returns | PBD #793
Investigative JournalismCommunismCuba
May 7, 2026

"Planning My Escape From Cuba" - Nick Shirley Returns | PBD #793

Investigative journalist Nick Shirley details his perilous 24-hour trip to Cuba, where he exposed the harsh realities of communism under government surveillance, and discusses his ongoing efforts to uncover widespread fraud in California.

PBD Podcast
PBD Podcast