Main Justice Hold on "For Just a Little Longer"
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Oct 21, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the Trump administration's National Guard deployment in Portland and raises legal questions about federal oversight. The hosts examine a concerning promise potentially endangering U.S. informants to secure a deal with El Salvador. They also dive into the indictments of John Bolton and James Comey, debating issues of selective prosecution. Lastly, the hosts analyze key Supreme Court arguments regarding the Voting Rights Act and the implications for Black representation in Louisiana.
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Seeing Jack Smith Unscripted
- Andrew Weissmann described his interview with Special Counsel Jack Smith at UCL and urged listeners to watch to form their own impressions.
- He said Smith came across as steady and trustworthy, likening him to an "Eagle Scout."
Court Split Over Troop Deployments
- The Ninth Circuit majority gave broad deference to the president's invocation of militia powers while a dissent warned of fabrication and untethered facts.
- Judge Graber urged en banc review, warning courts must check political theater and false pretenses before troop deployments occur.
Scope Of Facts Drives Legal Fight
- Appellate panels debated how far back and how broadly a president may consider facts when invoking emergency militia powers.
- The core dispute is whether the statute's "unable with the regular forces" prong is forward-looking or limited to present facts.