The Briefing with Jen Psaki Tish James, who nailed Trump for fraud, humiliates Trump's prosecutors with third indictment failure
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Dec 12, 2025 
Abbe Lowell, a prominent criminal defense attorney, sheds light on the failed third indictment attempt against New York AG Letitia James, revealing the political motivations behind the DOJ's actions. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses Trump's unpopularity and strategic implications for the midterms, including GOP struggles in redistricting. U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock addresses the looming health care crisis and proposes solutions for affordability, emphasizing the urgent need for effective federal incentives.
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Three Failed Indictments Signal Political Targeting
- The DOJ failed three times to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James despite low grand jury standards.
- Repeated failures suggest politically motivated prosecutions undermining the rule of law.
Gerrymandering Push Shows Political Desperation
- Trump's push to gerrymander districts reveals desperation as his policies underperform with voters.
- Indiana Republicans' rejection of his map was a significant rebuke to his influence over the party.
Use Discharge Petitions To Force A Vote
- Use discharge petitions to force a House floor vote and extend ACA tax credits with a few Republican defections.
- Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats need four Republicans to join 214 signatures to pass the extension.