1A The News Roundup For September 26, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025 Guest
James Kitfield
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Michelle Jamrisco
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Greg Karlstrom
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Taylor Poplar
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Wendy Benjaminson
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Arthur Delaney
Join Arthur Delaney, a legal analyst from HuffPost, and Wendy Benjaminson, a senior editor at Bloomberg, as they dissect the political implications of the latest Comey indictment and the potential government shutdown. Taylor Poplarz shares insights on Trump's unpredictable policies, while Greg Karlstrom provides a deep dive into the Gaza conflict and the precarious situation of aid deliveries amid drone attacks. Michelle Jamrisco critiques Trump's inflammatory U.N. speech, and James Kitfield discusses NATO's response to Russian provocations.
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DOJ Politicization Undermines Guardrails
- The Comey indictment highlights how the DOJ can be politicized when loyalists replace career prosecutors.
- Panelists say this move signals diminished guardrails between the White House and law enforcement agencies.
Surprise Interim U.S. Attorney Steps In
- Lindsay Halligan, a former White House aide with no prosecution experience, was installed as interim U.S. attorney days before charging Comey.
- Taylor Poplar details the rapid replacement of the prior prosecutor and Halligan's swift filing to beat the statute of limitations.
Loyalists Reshape Justice Department Culture
- The administration has staffed DOJ and FBI with former personal lawyers and media figures, altering institutional norms.
- Guests warn this composition enables prosecutions that look politically motivated and advances influence-driven messaging.
