Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-12-04 Thursday
Dec 4, 2025
Matt Duss, former foreign policy advisor, analyzes the complexities of U.S. negotiations regarding the Ukraine war and critiques questionable military operations in Latin America. He discusses the implications of a leaked peace plan and ongoing corruption within Ukraine's governance. Meanwhile, Murad Owalda, President of the New York Immigration Coalition, addresses the troubling pause on asylum processing for 19 countries, the racial motivations behind it, and community efforts to resist ICE raids in New York, highlighting the impact on families in limbo.
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Congress Pushes Back On Unilateral War
- Senators from both parties introduced a war powers resolution to block attacks on Venezuela without congressional authorization. This reflects bipartisan concern over executive military action after President Trump said a land attack will start very soon.
Signal Chat Puts Troops At Risk
- The Pentagon IG will report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Signal to discuss strikes, risking troop safety. Hegseth refused to cooperate by handing over his phone or sitting for an interview.
Ceasefire Violations And Civilian Harm
- Israeli strikes violated the ceasefire and killed civilians, including five from one family in Khan Yunis. Gaza health officials reported hundreds killed and injured since the October 10 ceasefire.