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US Struggles for Israel-Hamas Deal, DOJ Accuses Russia of Funding MAGA Podcasters

America's push for an Israel-Hamas deal faces challenges, while the DOJ accuses Russia of funding MAGA podcasters. Also, Allan Lichtman makes his presidential prediction, and Kamala Harris leads in swing states according to the latest polling.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/06/politics/american-push-israel-hamas-deal-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/05/politics/video/newsnight-panel-reacts-to-doj-accusing-russia-of-funding-maga-podcastershttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/06/politics/video/allan-lichtman-trump-harris-prediction-lcl-digvidhttps://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/50456-kamala-harris-leads-in-four-of-seven-swing-states-in-latest-times-say24-pollOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Analysis: America’s push for an Israel-Hamas deal is a failure on repeat. But the US can’t walk away.(00:01:34) NewsNight panel reacts to DOJ accusing Russia of funding MAGA podcasters(00:04:08) Allan Lichtman makes his presidential prediction(00:05:17) Kamala Harris leads in four of seven swing states in the latest Times/SAY24 polling

Trump Seeks Delay in Sentencing, Harris’ Economic Strategy Frustrates Trump

Former President Donald Trump seeks a stay of sentencing for his hush money conviction. Vice President Kamala Harris' attempt to separate herself from Biden on the economy frustrates Trump. Plus, Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris for president, and the Harris campaign agrees to debate rules, including muted mics.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/trump-seek-sentencing-delay-hush-money/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/harris-separate-biden-economy-trump/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/video/liz-cheney-kamala-harris-endorsement-digvidhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/harris-trump-abc-debate-rules-microphones/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Trump seeks stay of sentencing for hush money conviction(00:03:38) Analysis: Harris’ attempt to separate herself from Biden on the economy frustrates Trump(00:06:35) Hear Liz Cheney endorse Kamala Harris for president(00:08:32) Harris campaign has agreed to debate rules, including muted mics

McCain’s Son Endorses Harris, Ukraine Government Reshuffle, Trump Pleads Not Guilty, House Committee Subpoenas Blinken

John McCain's son endorses Kamala Harris and criticizes Trump over Arlington cemetery incident. Ukraine undergoes a major government reshuffle amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Donald Trump pleads not guilty in special counsel's retooled January 6 case. Republican-led House committee subpoenas Antony Blinken over Afghanistan withdrawal. Stay informed on these significant political developments and their potential implications.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/john-mccains-son-endorses-kamala-harris-hits-trump-arlington-national-rcna169476https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/4/major-political-shake-up-starts-in-ukraine-arms-chief-ministers-quithttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/03/politics/trump-not-guilty-plea-january-6-charges-smith/index.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-committee-subpoenas-antony-blinken-afghanistan-withdrawal-rcna169463Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) John McCain's son endorses Harris and hits Trump over Arlington cemetery incident(00:03:00) Major political shake-up starts in Ukraine; arms chief, ministers quit(00:06:01) Donald Trump pleads not guilty in special counsel’s retooled January 6 case(00:08:46) Republican-led House committee subpoenas Antony Blinken over Afghanistan withdrawal

UK Government’s Israel-Sceptic Posture, Cuomo to Testify on Nursing Home Advisory

The UK government sets out a more Israel-sceptic posture over Gaza. Andrew Cuomo is expected to testify publicly next week about his Covid-era nursing home advisory. Plus, Biden and Harris rally in battleground Pennsylvania as Trump sits out Labor Day. Also, a new poll shows whether Harris or Trump is leading in favorability rating.Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jlv28n2kvohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/02/politics/andrew-cuomo-testify-covid-hearing/index.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/joe-biden-kamala-harris-rally-pennsylvania-labor-day-trump-rcna169255https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/02/politics/video/harris-trump-favorability-poll-digvidOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) UK government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture over Gaza(00:03:11) Andrew Cuomo expected to testify publicly next week about his Covid-era nursing home advisory(00:06:09) Biden and Harris rally in battleground Pennsylvania as Trump sits out Labor Day(00:09:48) New poll shows whether Harris or Trump is leading in favorability rating

Constitutional Crisis in Israel’s Supreme Court, Political Implications of Shooting in San Francisco

Israel's Supreme Court faces a constitutional crisis as it remains without a permanent president. The shooting of Ricky Pearsall sparks political debate in San Francisco's mayoral race. Plus, Tim Walz condemns Hamas after facing criticism, and two historic California reparations bills stall out. Join us as we explore these pressing political issues and their implications.Sources:https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-817294https://abc7news.com/post/ricky-pearsall-shooting-what-political-implications-attempted-robbery-union-square-has-san-franciscos-mayor-race/15257702/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tim-walz-condemns-hamas-after-being-roasted-appearing-miss-question-about-murdered-hostages-gazahttps://www.mercurynews.com/2024/09/01/two-historic-california-reparations-bills-stall-out-sparing-newsom-a-tough-political-call/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Israel’s Supreme Court facing constitutional crisis(00:03:20) Here's what political implications shooting of Ricky Pearsall has on San Francisco's mayor race(00:06:34) Tim Walz condemns Hamas after being roasted for appearing to miss question about murdered hostages in Gaza(00:07:03) Two historic California reparations bills stall out — sparing Newsom a tough political call

Afghanistan’s Resistance Movement Fights Against the Taliban, Gold Star Families Slam Kamala Harris, 2024 Race Heats Up

Leader of Afghanistan's resistance movement vows to defeat the Taliban. Gold Star families criticize Kamala Harris for 'playing politics' over Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The 2024 presidential race enters a pivotal new stretch with upcoming debates and the distribution of first ballots.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/01/politics/ahmad-massoud-afghanistan-resistance-interview/index.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/gold-star-families-slam-kamala-harris-playing-politics-trumps-visit-arlington-national-cemeteryhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/09/01/politics/2024-debate-ballots-harris-trump/index.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/harris-trump-arlington-national-cemetery-afghanistan-403925774d9ca65034b7a3281701d7f6Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) Leader of Afghanistan’s resistance movement says he will defeat the Taliban ‘no matter the odds’(00:02:52) Gold Star families slam Kamala Harris for 'playing politics' over Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery(00:05:37) 2024 race hits pivotal new stretch as debate approaches and first ballots are set to go out(00:08:56) Harris calls Trump's appearance at Arlington a 'political stunt' that 'disrespected sacred ground'

Exploring Masculinity in the Presidential Election, Supreme Court Ruling on Student Loan Repayment Plan, Bannon’s Request for Early Release, and Harris Surges Ahead in Poll

Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election? The Supreme Court keeps Biden's student loan repayment plan on hold. Steve Bannon asks for early release from prison. Kamala Harris surges ahead of Donald Trump in the latest poll taken after the DNC. Join us as we delve into these important topics and their implications for politics and society.Sources:https://www.npr.org/2024/08/29/nx-s1-5086473/richard-reeves-boys-men-masculinity-2024-electionshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/save-plan-student-loans-hold/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/steve-bannon-prison-request/index.htmlhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/29/kamala-harris-donald-trump-suffolk-usa-today-poll-results/74984967007/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election?(00:03:17) What borrowers need to know after the Supreme Court kept Biden’s student loan repayment plan on hold(00:06:51) Steve Bannon asks federal judge to release him from prison early(00:09:50) Exclusive: Kamala Harris surges ahead of Donald Trump in latest poll taken after DNC

Harris’s Highly Anticipated Interview, Las Vegas Politician Jailed for Life

Vice President Kamala Harris's unscripted CNN interview is the latest twist in the wild presidential race. Plus, a shocking case of a Las Vegas politician being sentenced to life in prison for killing an investigative journalist. Also, Trump reposts a vulgar meme about Harris and Clinton, and a nostalgic look back at how Obama commemorated the anniversary of the tan suit debacle.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/kamala-harris-cnn-interview-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/29/las-vegas-politician-jailed-for-life-for-killing-investigative-journalisthttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/28/politics/video/trump-social-media-posts-harris-ac360-digvidhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/video/obama-tan-suit-tweet-lcl-digvidOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Analysis: Harris’ CNN interview is the latest highly anticipated twist in wild presidential race(00:03:46) Las Vegas politician jailed for life for killing investigative journalist(00:06:07) Trump reposts vulgar meme about Harris and Clinton(00:08:22) How Obama commemorated the anniversary of tan suit debacle

Trump’s Arlington Incident Sparks Controversy and Political Fallout

Former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery has sparked controversy and potential political fallout. Reports of an altercation during the visit raise questions about Trump's support for service members and veterans. This story explores the implications of the incident on Trump's image and the broader significance of Arlington National Cemetery. It also delves into the boundaries of political involvement in sacred spaces and the consequences of politicizing such events.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-team-arlington-cemetery-incident-political-fallout-afghanistan-rcna168600https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/my-father-is-honored-at-arlington-trump-photo-political-stunt-1235090472/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgwnn11x18ohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/28/politics/video/controversy-over-trump-visit-to-arlington-cemeteryOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Trump team downplays Arlington 'incident' in an effort to minimize political fallout(00:03:01) My Father Is Honored at Arlington. Trump Used the Site for a Political Stunt(00:03:42) Trump campaign, Arlington National Cemetery staff clash at event(00:06:47) Controversial incident reported during Trump’s visit to Arlington Cemetery

Trump’s Strategy for 2024 Election, Challenges of Being a Councillor, Launch of The Barbed Wire, Democrats and Religion

Analysis of Trump's strategy for the upcoming 2024 election. Former councillor shares challenges faced in politics. Introduction of The Barbed Wire, a new digital news outlet in Texas. Democrats' approach to religion and its impact on their political strategies.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/26/politics/trump-personal-attacks-policy-harris-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/26/why-i-quit-local-politics-councillorhttps://www.semafor.com/article/08/25/2024/progressive-news-site-barbed-wire-launches-in-texashttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/08/raphael-warnock-teaches-democrats-religion-in-politics.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Analysis: Trump’s personal attacks aren’t just who he is. They’re his strategy(00:03:40) I became a councillor to change people’s lives. It left me drained, bewildered and burned out(00:05:32) Progressive news site Barbed Wire launches in Texas(00:08:10) Democrats Have a Problem With Religion. One Man Is Helping Fix It.