USPS Faces Commerce Takeover, DEI Programs Get Legal Shield

Explore the potential takeover of the U.S. Postal Service by the Commerce Department under Trump's administration, sparking legal challenges and public concern. Meanwhile, a judge blocks Trump's order against DEI programs, highlighting judicial checks on executive power. Plus, delve into Brazil's political turmoil as Bolsonaro faces coup charges, and the Senate's budget resolution sets the stage for fiscal debates. Join us for an in-depth look at these pivotal stories shaping politics today.

Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/postal-service-braces-potential-takeover-trump-commerce-department-rcna193291
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/politics/video/judge-blocks-trumps-order-targeting-dei-programs
https://theconversation.com/brazil-coup-charges-could-end-bolsonaros-political-career-but-they-wont-extinguish-bolsonarismo-250478
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/21/g-s1-50100/senate-budget-resolution

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Postal Service braces for potential takeover by Trump's Commerce Department
(00:03:40) Judge blocks Trump’s order targeting DEI programs
(00:07:18) Brazil coup charges could end Bolsonaro’s political career − but they won’t extinguish Bolsonarismo
(00:10:38) Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon vote-a-rama. Now what?