The Briefing with Jen Psaki FIRE WITH FIRE: Newsom sets plan to counter Trump's gerrymander scheme
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Aug 15, 2025 Michael McFaul, former US Ambassador to Russia, shares his expertise on the upcoming Trump-Putin summit, hinting at the high stakes involved. The discussion highlights Gavin Newsom's strategic response to Trump's gerrymandering efforts with a proposed district map contingent on Texas's actions. Jen Psaki delves into the unsettling influence of Christian nationalist extremists within the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the legal troubles plaguing Alex Jones further unravel as he faces consequences for his Sandy Hook defamation.
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Partisan Shift On Military In Cities
- Republicans once warned about military overreach during Jade Helm but now support troops in U.S. cities under Trump.
- That shift shows partisan normalization of previously feared federal militarization.
D.C. Residents Push Back At Federal Checkpoints
- D.C. residents confronted federal checkpoints, chanting and warning drivers while agents stopped cars for minor violations.
- Bystanders improvised signs and helped rideshare drivers alert others to ICE-style questioning.
LA Schools Organize Patrols Against ICE
- Los Angeles teachers and volunteers patrolled routes to warn students and parents about potential ICE raids on the first day of school.
- The LAUSD set up police-patrolled safe zones near 100 schools in heavily Latino neighborhoods.