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Feb 22, 2025 • 5min
Trump threatens Maine's Governor over trans athletes.
Donald Trump attacked Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House on Friday, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Republican president, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal funding to the state over transgender athletes. Anthony Davis reports.Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the 1st Amendment right to free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 9min
Musk fires FAA staff as retribution for Space X oversight.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s sudden dismissal of probationary employees, which began on Feb 14, has caused widespread confusion and frustration as industry professionals and the public react to the Trump and Musk Administration’s cost-cutting and workforce reduction measures targeting the nation’s aviation regulator. Anthony Davis reports.Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the 1st Amendment right to free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 7min
Thousands protest Trump and Musk fascism.
Donald Trump is the president, but Elon Musk is the focus for thousands of Democratic activists launching a protest campaign this week to fight the Trump administration’s push to gut federal health, education and human services agencies. Hundreds of protests are scheduled outside congressional offices and Tesla dealerships, with organizers hoping to send a pointed message to members of Congress who are on recess this week.Visit https://indivisible.orgJoin this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the 1st Amendment right to free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 10min
DOGE purge exposed as Musk coup.
Musk's DOGE cuts and disabling agencies is to protect his own interests and far-right political agenda. Anthony Davis reports.Visit our sponsor: http://www.cbdistillery.com and use code FIVEMIN for 20% off. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the 1st Amendment right to free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2025 • 11min
America threatens Europe as world order shifts.
Donald Trump has thrown the world’s biggest military alliance into disarray, withdrawing America’s commitment to European security as Pete Hegseth told almost 50 of Ukraine ’s Western backers that he had joined their meeting “to directly and unambiguously express that stark strategic realities prevent the United States of America from being primarily focused on the security of Europe.” Anthony Davis reports.Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2025 • 12min
Who is really in charge? The rise of the political tech oligarchy.
Donald Trump shares power with the Elon Musk and the tech oligarchy, combining authoritarianism and kleptocracy, taking America to the brink of a constitutional crisis. Anthony Davis reports. Visit our sponsor http://www.quince.com/fmn for free shipping and 365 day returns.Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2025 • 9min
Ukraine sidelined by Trump and Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday it was “not pleasant” for President Trump to first call Russian President Vladimir Putin in his push to start negotiations to end the war. Anthony Davis reports. Visit http://www.quince.com/fmn for free shipping and 365 day returns.Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 12min
Why did Trump sanction the ICC?
The International Criminal Court sparked an angry response from Israel in when it issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip. US President Donald Trump called the warrants “baseless” as he authorized sanctions on ICC officials who investigate the US and its allies. But are there more to these sanctions?Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 5min
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in donor fraud case in New York.
Former Trump strategist, Steve Bannon, pleaded guilty to a state charge for his role in a plot to defraud donors to a nonprofit devoted to building a wall on the southern border. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 10min
Court blocks Trump's funding freeze - AGAIN.
A federal appeals court today denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked the president from unilaterally freezing billions in funding in loans, grants and financial assistance. Anthony Davis reports.Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/joinFive Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world.Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnewsSupport us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenewsYou can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1CONTENT DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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