2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Send Troops Into Portland as Bernie Sanders Slams Trump on "The View"
Oct 20, 2025
Kristin Davison, a GOP strategist with a sharp eye on political dynamics, teams up with Hans Nichols, a national security correspondent, for an enlightening discussion. They dive into the Ninth Circuit ruling allowing Trump to deploy troops to Portland and its potential Supreme Court implications. The panel also unpacks the ongoing government shutdown, assessing blame and compromise prospects, while exploring Trump's fluctuating stance on Ukraine and energy policy's ties to Russia. Insightful debates on messaging and state race previews add depth to this engaging conversation.
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FinCEN Guidance Risks Political Targeting
- The Treasury's FinCEN urged banks to report suspected domestic terror activity, raising concerns about political targeting.
- Gabe Kaminsky argues this could be used to investigate and "debank" left-leaning donors under Trump.
Partisan Flip On Using Government Power
- Republicans who once warned about 'debanking' now support government pressure on banks when it targets opponents.
- Hans Nichols and Gabe note this flip highlights partisan comfort with state power when it favors their side.
Frame Federal Power As Populist Fight
- Embrace populist messaging if your electorate favors using federal power to challenge elites, as Kristin Davison suggests.
- Frame federal action as fighting powerful interests for the 'little guy' to neutralize conservative objections.