Ken Klippenstein, an investigative journalist specializing in national security, discusses the disturbing trend of the Trump administration reclassifying trans individuals as part of a new 'nihilistic violent extremist' category. He explores how recent violent incidents have been manipulated to justify these designations. Connor Echols, a reporter focused on U.S. foreign policy, reveals how David Milstein, an obscure State Department official, significantly influenced U.S.-Israel relations, including altering critical humanitarian reports on Gaza. Together, they unpack the implications of these policies.
