Is fascism coming to the streets of D.C.? That’s the big question on the “DeProgram” show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou today.
• Trump Nationalizes D.C. Police, Sends Troops to City Streets: What hath “Big Balls” wrought? President Trump activates Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, federalizing D.C.’s civilian police and deploying 500 National Guard troops to stop crime and expel the homeless. Trump says the city is out of control but there has been a 26% drop in violent crime this year. Will Congress rubber-stamp this terrifying move?
• Epstein-Maxwell Records: A federal judge rejects unsealing grand jury documents in the Epstein and Maxwell cases. Public frustration increases. Will we ever learn the truth?
• Israel Assassinates 5 Al Jazeera Journalists: Israel bombs reporter Anas al-Sharif and 4 Al Jazeera journalist colleagues in Gaza, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell. There is no evidence. Press freedom groups say Israel is trying to stop the truth from coming out of Gaza.
• Australia Recognizes Palestine: Australia joins the ranks of the civilized world, formally recognizing Palestine as a state. This move, joining the UK, France and Canada, redraws Middle East alliances. Fence-sitters like Germany watch as Canberra weighs backlash and support.
• MTG Cashes In: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s net worth soars to $22 million, up from $700,000 pre-Congress, tied to her many stock trades before Trump’s tariff pause. Her spicy defense prompts ethics investigations.
• Trump-Putin Summit: Trump will meet Putin in Alaska to reset U.S.-Russia relations, amid Trump’s public frustration with Putin over Ukraine and speculation about carving up Ukraine. Zelensky may or may not be invited.
