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We Found Corporate America’s Biggest Enemy

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Billionaire CEOs and political donors want to get Lina Khan fired. As chair of the FTC, she’s taken on Amazon, Kroger, Microsoft, Meta, Airbnb, and more. She’s challenging powerful corporations like never before — and they’re terrified. ----- More Perfect Union’s mission is to build power for working people. Here’s what that means: We report on the real struggles and challenges of the working class from a working-class perspective, and we attempt to connect those problems to potential solutions. We report on the abuses and wrongdoing of corporate power, and we seek to hold accountable the ultra-rich who have too much power over America’s political and economic systems. We're an independent, nonprofit newsroom. To support our work: - Help fund our reporting: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mpu... - Substack: https://substack.perfectunion.us/ - TikTok: / moreperfectunion - Twitter: / moreperfectus - Facebook: / moreperfunion - Instagram: / perfectunion - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@perfectunion - Website: https://www.perfectunion.us

LIVE: Top Psychiatrist gives URGENT Update on Trump’s MENTAL BREAKDOWN | The Weekend Show

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Forensic and social psychiatrist Dr Bandy Lee joins Anthony Davis for an update on Donald Trump’s dangerous mental decline, his narcissistic personality disorder and his reaction to Kamala Harris as his new opponent. Trump’s continued incitement of violence and his reaction to the attempted assassination, only on The Weekend Show. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/weekend Moink: Sign up at https://MoinkBox.com/WEEKEND and get FREE Hot rolls in your first box! https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-... For more info visit bandylee.com SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to Five Minute News on Patreon for exclusive members only videos, live Q&A and more: / fiveminutenews Visit Five Minute News online and subscribe at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow Five Minute News on Twitter: / fiveminnews Follow Five Minute News on Instagram: / fiveminnews Subscribe to Five Minute News on Youtube: / fiveminutenews Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential world news, daily. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meida... Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-p... The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-i... Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-c... The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-w... Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-... Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/major... Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/polit... Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/light... On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-de... Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-...

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George Santos expected to plead guilty to corruption charges

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Former Republican Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty on Monday to corruption charges that led to his ouster from Congress. Shanelle Kaul has the details.

Here's The Last Hurdle To Donald Trump Being Sentenced On His 34 Felony Convictions in New York

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SEPTEMBER 16 INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL

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Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on September 18 on his 34 falsifying business records convictions in his election interference case in New York. But there is something that will occur on September 16 that will be pivotal in the case, and will likely have Trump sprinting to appeals courts - both state and federal - in a desperate attempt to avoid being sentence for his crimes. This video explains what an "interlocutory appeal" is and why it will give rise to one final hurdle Lady Justice will need to jump in order for Trump to be sentenced on September 18. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts and mission, you can becoming a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner And you can find my audio podcast, Justice Matters, wherever you usually get your podcasts. And my website at glennkirschner.com Follow me on: Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2 Twitter: / glennkirschner2 Facebook: / glennkirschner2 Instagram: / glennkirschner2

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STAY SAFE! WATCH LOCAL FORECASTS! Flash flood emergency issued for parts of Connecticut

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A flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of Connecticut.

Weekend Edition: On DNC Eve, #NotAnotherBomb Rallies Demand Arms Embargo on Israel

Sunday, August 18, 2024

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On Eve of DNC, 'Not Another Bomb' Rallies Demand US Arms Embargo on Israel

"Palestinians in Gaza cannot wait until after the U.S. election while bombs are dropping and burning their loved ones alive," said one campaigner.

By Brett Wilkins

Blinken Heads to Israel for Gaza Cease-Fire Push as IDF Slaughter Continues

Israeli airstrikes wiped out an entire family in al-Zawayda and killed 10 Syrian refugees in Lebanon as Hamas poured cold water on President Joe Biden's claim that a cease-fire is "closer than we've ever been."

By Brett Wilkins

'Enough Is Enough': Indian Doctors Stage Nationwide Strike After Rape, Murder of Trainee

"This is both about the Kolkata doctor who was brutalized and every woman who has faced sexual violence or harassment in the country," said one protester.

By Brett Wilkins

UN Secretary-General Urges 'Polio Pause' in Israeli War on Gaza as First Case Reported

"It is impossible to conduct a polio vaccination campaign with war raging all over," said António Guterres after a 10-month-old infant became Gaza's first new poliomyelitis case in 25 years.

By Brett Wilkins

'Turning Into the Super PAC Election': Outside Spending Tops $1 Billion for 2024

"Outside group spending this year is almost double the rate of any prior year," noted one critic. "Not a good thing."

By Brett Wilkins

Global Health Advocates Call for Massive Mpox Vaccination Effort

"Every necessary step must be taken to get mpox vaccines to the adults and children who need them now," said an epidemiological coordinator for Doctors Without Borders.

By Julia Conley

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Public Citizen's Robert Weissman Proposes 10 Crucial Public Congressional Hearings

It is up to you the citizens to demand such investigations by your senators and representatives.

By Ralph Nader

The US Should Focus on Democracy at Home, Not in Venezuela

This is not to say the Venezuelan government is perfect nor to endorse the fairness of last month's election. But let's be clear: Venezuelan political disputes should be settled by Venezuelans, not by the United States.

By Brian Garvey

What the US Can Learn From Other Nations About Tackling Our Gun Violence Crisis

With under 5% of the world’s population, the U.S. has 40% of the world’s civilian-owned guns, as well as a comparatively higher number of gun deaths per 100,000 people than peer countries.

By Frances Moore Lappé,Hannah Stokes-Ramos

A Death in Gaza and a Spiritual Explosion

40,000 (or more) Palestinians have been killed so far; this is one of them.

By Robert C. Koehler

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"Palestinians in Gaza cannot wait until after the U.S. election while bombs are dropping and burning their loved ones alive," said one campaigner.

Israeli airstrikes wiped out an entire family in al-Zawayda and killed 10 Syrian refugees in Lebanon as Hamas poured cold water on President Joe Biden's claim that a cease-fire is "closer than we've ever been."

"This is both about the Kolkata doctor who was brutalized and every woman who has faced sexual violence or harassment in the country," said one protester.

"It is impossible to conduct a polio vaccination campaign with war raging all over," said António Guterres after a 10-month-old infant became Gaza's first new poliomyelitis case in 25 years.

"Outside group spending this year is almost double the rate of any prior year," noted one critic. "Not a good thing."

"Every necessary step must be taken to get mpox vaccines to the adults and children who need them now," said an epidemiological coordinator for Doctors Without Borders.

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It is up to you the citizens to demand such investigations by your senators and representatives.

This is not to say the Venezuelan government is perfect nor to endorse the fairness of last month's election. But let's be clear: Venezuelan political disputes should be settled by Venezuelans, not by the United States.

With under 5% of the world’s population, the U.S. has 40% of the world’s civilian-owned guns, as well as a comparatively higher number of gun deaths per 100,000 people than peer countries.

40,000 (or more) Palestinians have been killed so far; this is one of them.