Things such as upholding the rule of law and keeping our country safe. It is the job of congress to examine whether Agency Priorities line up with these themes and fund the department appropriately and accordingly. Unfortunately, the departments budget underwhelmed and has not identified areas where Strategic Options could be made aside from eight to local Law Enforcement. I am not advocating for arbitrary, largescale reductions that would make the department ineffective and our country less safe. I do believe robust Law Enforcement is not a conflicting goal. Lets examine the departments 25 fiscal 20 five hours. And you know that the fentanyl epidemic accounts for some two thirds of the more than 110,000 Drug Overdose deaths each year. The submission rightly highlights defeating drug cartels and combating the communities the budget puts a departmentwide emphasis on equipping federal agents with body cameras. Drug cartels and their crime syndicates in the United States must be decimated
Justine waldman. Were going to go live now to lewiston, maine, where authorities are about to give an update on the mass shooting there. We do have a live picture showing us. Whats happening . Authorities are about to address this shooting that happened. 18 People Killed 13 others injured. And theres a massive manhunt underway right now to find the suspect. Le s listen loosen. In the wake of the tragic and horrifying incident that occurred in lewiston. Our hearts are heavy with grief. Extend deepest sympathies to the victims and their families. This is a time for action. Solidarity and support. Please take note. The shelterinplace order issued by the Lewiston Police Department Remains in effect. Please stay home and be safe. The ciry lewiston is grateful for the support and outpouring from state authorities, the community and of course, our elected officials. Speaking tonight will be u. S. Senator susan collins, u. S. Representative jared golden and steve little president and ceo centr
Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess. We welcome the attorney general of the United States, Merrick Garland. Testified on the department of justice fiscal year 2025 budget request. The Department Request of about 38 billion in discretionary sources, an increase of nearly 2 over the fiscal year of 2024 and access levels. Once again, the departments budget submission uses names such as, quote, upholding the rule of law and keeping our country safe is the job of congress to examine whether Agency Priorities lineup with these themes and fund the department appropriately and accordingly. Unfortunately, the departments budget underwhelmeds, and has not thoughtfully identified areas where strategic reductions could be made, aside from aid to local Law Enforcement. I am not advocating for arbitrary largescale reductions. That would make the department an effective, and our country less safe. However, i do believe that robust Law Enforcement and strategic reductions ar
Hi there, everyone. Its now 4 00 in new york. We have major developments both here in the u. S. And abroad. In just a few hours, President Joe Biden will deliver an address to the nation from the oval office about the hamas Terror Attacks in israel that killed more than 1,400 people as well as the ongoing war in ukraine. It is his second address from the oval office since becoming president , and it is part of his push for a 100 billion aid package. Well have much more on that later in the broadcast, but we begin with the dam breaking and perhaps the most criminal prosecution of the expresident s alleged criminal enterprise, that plot to overturn the 2020 election. This morning in a courthouse in atlanta, georgia, trumps attorney, peddler of the big lie and importantly trumps codefendant Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to six Misdemeanor Counts in that sprawling rico case brought by Fulton County District Attorney fani willis. Here is that moment. How do you plead to five counts of conspi
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