Sanctions, Supreme Court Tensions, and Missouri’s Political Shift

Explore the U.S. sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups for election disinformation, Chief Justice Roberts' warning about ignoring Supreme Court rulings, and Missouri's pivotal electoral decisions impacting 2024 politics. Plus, delve into the FBI's largest-ever seizure of explosive devices in Virginia, raising questions about domestic security and civil liberties. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these critical issues shaping the political landscape.

Sources:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/russian-and-iranian-groups-sanctioned-over-u-s-election-disinformation
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/31/politics/john-roberts-year-end-report-supreme-court-rulings/index.html
https://www.ksmu.org/news/2024-12-31/missouris-split-electoral-decision-on-republicans-and-abortion-defined-2024-politics
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/31/politics/fbi-explosives-seized-virginia-man/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Russian and Iranian groups sanctioned over U.S. election disinformation
(00:03:44) Roberts warns against ignoring Supreme Court rulings as tension with Trump looms
(00:07:01) Missouri’s split electoral decision on Republicans and abortion defined 2024 politics
(00:10:13) Prosecutors say 150 pipe bombs found at Virginia man’s home in what could be FBI’s largest-ever seizure of explosive devices