The red wave that wasnt. The people have spoken. We should have seen an overwhelming victory for republicans. We didnt. How a Supreme Court ruling and gop missteps helped democrats defy midterm history. Plus, the comeback kid. We beat the odds. A string of wins on capitol hill and at the ballot box rejuvenates the biden presidency. Why do so few democrats want him to run for a second term . Donald trump under siege. Weapon aized department of justice. Open else has ever gone through this. These people are sick. Is his iron grip over the gop Finally Loosening . Hello and welcome to inside politic sunday. Im abby phillip. 2022. It was the year of the political plot twist. Ups and downs. Twists and turns. Surprises. Unexpected revoels and unended expectations. How did the year end with a Record Number of bipartisan accomplishments . How did the year with donald trump in control of the gop end with rivals ready to challenge him . And how did the party in power overcome raging inflation, an
Who are celebrating. Im ali velshi we begin this hour with th latest in the investigation an the insurrection, and th historic january Six Committees highly anticipated final report the document is massive, bot in scope, its 845 pages long, and importance, relating to th future of democracy in the United States. However, Synthesizing Th Monumental Report down to on line is easy its this. Quote, the Central Cause O january six was one man. The man is exactly who you think it is, donald j trump. The report also notes, quote none of the events of januar six wouldve happened withou him. Separately, the committee is voted to refer trump to Th Committee Of Justice for prosecution and for criminal charges, including obstruction of an official proceeding, a well as 18 and insurrection. Important to know right now, the 14th Amendment of th constitution, vance individual who engage in an insurrectio from holding federal or stat office the Committee Reports persists recommendations to prevent ano
This christmas sunday, as we wrap up 2022, we cant ignor the fact that its been a toug year over the past 12 months, theres been a recurring theme and the stories weve covered. The fight for democracy here and abroad we have witnessed th resilience determination of th ukrainian people as they continue to resist russia invasion over in a wrong, the death o mahsa amini sparked mass protests and civil unres against the ruling regime. Here in the u. S. , voters pushe back pushed back at the ballot box. Overcoming ideological differences to reject election denialism. And as we head into the ne year a new poll by ipsos showe that 65 of adults worldwide say theyre optimistic tha 2023 will be a better year for them then 2022 earlier, i spoke with the most reverend Michael Curry and dr. Barry see black. Chaplain of the senate who reminded us that in a worl that can often seem dark, ther is always one thing that can provide light and guidance hope the most reverend Michael Curry presiding portio
brutal beating what the story tells us about policing and crime in america. nichols never should have died. for those of us who are rightly concerned about what we may call government overreach it is the worst kind taking life without any care of due process and man who did it we cannot even call them police officers insult the hundreds of thousands of brave officers who put their lives on the line to protect every day we saw and is visited videos is murderous thugs and savages. that these events bring the same toxic debate all police are demonized because some abuse their power as a result america s police are undermined. the conversation about the cops. and of course this is a tragedy and they should be prosecuted but if we don t have some level realize it s not white cop or black cop but a cop who is under stress and underpaid a cup semi district they are only paid $14 an hour. steve: exactly on top of all of that defined the police and every police department and office
calls from police reform on the federal level in the wake of tyre nichols death. is this finally the moment for congress to act? also ahead, extremism in america, the misinformation machine. trump s social media return, what can be done to combat a new wave of political violence. plus, trump is back on the trail and angrier than ever. what to expect from the 2024 campaign. tonight, a look at how communities across the country will process the trauma of these moments. this is american voices. here we are again, three years after the death of george floyd. americans, once again, trying to process another police killing caught on camera. this time in memphis tennessee. tyre nichols never made it home, before officers pulled him over three weeks ago. he was chasing the american dream. working to provide a better life for his son. one day, turning his love for photography into a career. those dreams were cut short. his family, now planning his funeral and were pushing for full acc