"This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the government's intimidation tactics aimed at chilling free speech after Charlie Kirk's assassination, why Trump seems intent to provoke armed conflict with Venezuela, and how the president and his Republican allies are upending DC self-governance with guest Michael Schaffer ( City Cast DC, Politico). Here are some notes and references from this week's show:"
"Alex Leary, Aaron Zitner, and Siobhan Hughes for The Wall Street Journal: Trump Advisers Prepare to Target Left-Leaning Groups After Kirk Shooting Myah Ward for Politico: MAGA debates how to respond to Kirk's killing Jimmy Kimmel Live: Trump Grieves By Talking About $200 Million Ballroom, MAGA Hits New Lows & Guillermo at the Emmys (YouTube video) CNN: Trump threatens to 'go after' reporter, suggesting critical coverage could be hate speech (YouTube video) Zach Beauchamp for Vox: The third Red Scare"
Government intimidation tactics have targeted critics and groups in ways that chill free speech and political organizing following the killing of Charlie Kirk. Threats to reporters and plans to target left-leaning organizations signal a widening use of coercion to punish dissent. The administration's strikes near Venezuela raise questions about legality, escalation risk, and an apparent willingness to provoke armed conflict. Legal analysts argue the Caribbean strike departs from established war-on-terror norms and may lack lawful basis. Efforts by the president and Republican allies to alter DC's governance threaten local self-rule and reshape federal oversight.
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