Bulwark Takes

Sam Stein is joined by Ryan Goodman who breaks down the DOJ’s legal arguments and the controversy surrounding deportation orders under the Alien Enemies Act, judicial defiance, and presidential powers.

Tim Miller breaks down the shocking news of Donald Trump revoking Hunter and Ashley Biden's Secret Service protection and explains why, of all people, Trump should understand just how malicious it is to do so.

Sam Stein is joined by immigration lawyer Lindsay Toczylowski to discuss her client, a LGBTQ Venezuelan asylum seeker, who has disappeared after being detained by ICE. UPDATE: After this recording, Toczylowski confirmed said she received confirmation from the government that her client is in El Salvador and the case was set for a hearing a few weeks from now.

Greg Sargent joins Jim Swift to discuss how the Trump administration blocked aid for kidnapped Ukrainian children, effectively halting efforts to reunite them with their families. They explore the political motivations, the humanitarian impact, and the broader implications of Trump’s shifting stance on Russia. Report that Greg references from the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL): https://www.justsecurity.org/105372/hrl-report-ukraine-children/ Trump Admin Nixed Contract Helping Kidnapped Ukrainian Children: https://newrepublic.com/article/192790/trump-kidnapped-ukrainian-kids-nixed-contract

Tim Miller and Andrew Egger break down Trump’s latest Truth Social post, claiming Biden’s January 6th pardons are invalid due to an auto pen signature. Conspiracy theories, legal chaos, political fallout and more.

Sam Stein and Lauren Egan talk about how the Democratic Party’s hit ALL TIME record-low polls, voter frustration, and leadership struggles. They discuss Chuck Schumer’s challenges, legislative missteps, and whether Democrats can recover. The Opposition | Chuck Schumer Is Facing a Biden Moment https://www.thebulwark.com/p/chuck-schumer-is-facing-a-biden-moment

Tim Miller and Sam Stein break down the latest political developments from the Sunday morning talk shows. Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio, defend Trump the best they can. On visa revocations for pro-Palestinian protestors, Rubio’s justification for deporting students based on their political views and their implications of such policies on free speech and government overreach.

American Immigration Council Senior Fellow Aaron Reichlin-Melnick joins Bill Kristol for Bulwark on Sunday to discuss the first 60 days of Trump’s immigration policy, why he is facing to reach the numbers he promised and their indiscriminate targeting.

Could Trump really bring back the Alien & Sedition Act from 1798? His latest immigration crackdown might be even more extreme than you think. Watch Adrian, Andrew, and Mona discuss Trump’s claims of an ‘invasion’ and how his immigration policies could spiral out of control.

The Democrats just folded—handing the GOP an easy win in the Senate budget showdown. Tim Miller takes on the shocking decision by 10 Democratic Senators, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, to advance the controversial House budget bill.