The Headlines Trump’s New Plan to Target Liberal Groups, and a Shouting Match in the Senate
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Sep 17, 2025 A gripping court case ignites political sparks as a murder suspect's confession draws responses from the Trump camp, aiming to target liberal opponents. The Senate rumbles with a fiery showdown questioning integrity, while TikTok's future hangs in the balance. Amidst royal festivities for an upcoming U.K. visit, a somber humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza. The podcast also pays tribute to Robert Redford, highlighting his impactful legacy and suggesting a movie marathon celebrating his memorable works.
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Shooter Confessed Before Surrender
- Tyler Robinson admitted in texts and to family that he was the shooter and then surrendered with help from a family friend and local sheriff.
- Prosecutors say his parents and roommate recognized him from footage and his father identified the rifle as one he had given his son.
White House Seeks To Use Violence To Justify Crackdown
- The Trump administration quickly framed the killing as evidence to target left-leaning groups without presenting proof of organized links.
- Plans include labeling unspecified groups as domestic terrorists and pursuing tax changes against major liberal philanthropies.
Philanthropies Push Back
- Over 100 liberal philanthropies, including Ford and Open Society, published an open letter accusing the White House of exploiting political violence to restrict rights.
- The letter warned that silencing speech and criminalizing opposing viewpoints undermines democracy.