A jam-packed discussion following hot on the dramatic news of the raid of John Bolton’s home, the stunning scenes in a militarized D.C., and the latest escalation in the gerrymandering arms race. Talking Feds Substack regulars Jason Kander, Norman Ornstein, and Tara Setmayer join Harry Litman to break down how long Trump can sustain his flagrant campaign of weaponizing law enforcement and politicizing the military—as well as how long the country can endure it.
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Who has the power to stop illegal stops and searches in DC? If this conduct is so unconstitutional why is continuing unabated?
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