All In with Chris Hayes ICE ramps up recruitment following massive budget raise
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Aug 8, 2025 
Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor, and Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney, dive into America's shifting political landscape. They discuss the alarming militarization of ICE following significant budget increases and the troubling implications of Trump’s influence on democracy. The conversation also touches on the secretive Epstein meeting and its potential legal ramifications. Throughout, they emphasize the need for accountability and the importance of reconnecting with disenchanted voters to inspire meaningful political change.
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Insurrectionist Hired Into DOJ
- A January 6th defendant who urged killing police now holds a senior advisory role at Trump's DOJ.
- Ali Velshi says this hire exemplifies a broader erosion of norms and the rule of law.
Dean Cain To Join ICE
- Actor Dean Cain announced he will be sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP after a recruitment push.
- The outreach included streaming ads and followed Homeland Security removing an upper age cap.
Federalized Militarized Immigration Force
- ICE is becoming a militarized federal force operating domestically with limited accountability.
- Ben Rhodes warns tens of thousands could be deployed beyond immigration enforcement into political missions.
