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-Trump goes from calling for wars to end to threatening to sabotage the Turkish economy in a few hours -Transportation Sec. Elaine Chao meeting disproportionately with local officials from state of husband, Mitch McConnell -SCOTUS kicks off new term hearing case on Kansas law narrowing the use of insanity pleas; White House sides with state, obviously, claiming pleas allow “an on-off switch for liability.” -GM strike drags on, UAW calls for assurances on job security Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Warren releases labor plan to Vox praise of “most ambitious” but no vow to end “at will” employment (unlike Sanders) -Trump admin ratchets up trade war stance, hitting tasty butter, British blankeys and other European products with tariffs Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel To listen to the full episode, including bonus content at the end: Chicago Teachers Union votes to set Oct 17 strike date. Teacher/CTU bargaining unit member Kenzo Shibata discusses the state of Chicago schools, the education strike wave and the fight to make the US more worker-friendly

-House Oversight looks at possible rental of Trump Hotel rooms to curry favor with President -USDA floats another proposal to cut food stamps for millions of people -Whistleblower may have tried to stop Boeing 737 malfunctions; company applying to get planes back in the air -The world is on track to get 50 percent of its energy supply from renewables by 2050, a US government report says. That’s not good enough. Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-A crowd reportedly booed Speaker Pelosi after she voiced support for Henry Cuellar, an incumbent Dem who voted with Trump for most of last Congress -Justice Dept. Inspector General details DEA light touch on opioids as overdose crisis worsened -Trump admin, North Korea to resume talks this weekend; South Korea continues to voice support for diplomacy -Manufacturing index dips to lowest level since 2009 -DC Circuit upholds FCC relaxation of Net Neutrality rules, blocks Trump admin effort to stop stronger rules at state level Subscribe at Patreon.com/DisrictSentinel

-The Sams take the day off for the Jewish New Year -Trump's Civil War tweet, and other recent stories from over the weekend -UNLOCKED FROM BEHIND THE PAYWALL: An interview with podcaster Karen Geier on Justin Trudeau’s love of costumes and the Prime Minister’s chances of remaining in power after Canadian federal elections Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Whistleblower complaint on the Trump-Ukraine-Hunter Biden scandal alleges multiple White House inside sources, State Department efforts to rein in Rudy Giuliani -Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence, testified today. Maguire tried to explain why it took months to tell Congress, despite Inspector General corroboration -Obvious “Wag the Dog” reference much? The Trump administration is accusing Syria of chemical weapons use -GM strike enters day 11, though UAW and management look close to a deal. The company has already restored workers’ healthcare coverage Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel to unlock the bonus content at the end of the episode: Canadian Bae Con -Justin Trudeau’s woke brand falls apart weeks before the Canadian election, with the Prime Minister mired in a blackface scandal. Canadian writer/podcaster Karen Geier (@KarenGeier) comes on to discuss the situation

-Dems look to screw up this up already, disingenuously framing the Ukraine issue as the only impeachment related matter that the public “understands” -On the Republican side: the “transcript” released by Trump is not a transcript and even then it does not make him look good at all -FHA reverse mortgage foreclosures spiked from 2 to 18 percent in four years, according to watchdog report -Fed governor Lael Brainard won’t answer question about whether she’s “a capitalist or a socialist” -FTC accuses Match dating conglomerate of illegally exploiting the horny Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel for access to the bonus content at the end of today's show: Building Huge Vulnerable Aircraft Carriers to Own My Enemy -Sina Rahmani, from The East is a Podcast, on the recent Saudi oil attack and how the United States is in a prime position to get dealt a huge blow by Iran

-Bernie’s plan wouldn’t necessarily do that, but it gets us closer than Warren’s plan -More House Dems coming around on impeachment after Trump-Biden-Ukraine scandal -New York Fed promises up to $75 billion cash injections to overnight financial markets every day until Oct. 10 (that means the economy is good, right?) -Senate set to confirm former Koch lackey as top overseer of federal land management -Speaking of which, GAO details how energy companies have been getting away with highway robbery on federal land leases -New Trump overtime rule takes potential raise away from 2.8 million workers Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Climate Strike protests clog rush hour for drivers in Washington, sparking reactionary thirst posting from Ken Cuccinelli -Senate Dems demand hearing on Trump Ukraine pressure over Biden failson -President clearly appears to be acting inappropriately, though Hunter exemplifies why ex-VP is a bad nominee -The Labor Department, which is about to be led by Eugene Scalia, wants to collect info on public sector management metrics -Trump admin assault on graduate student unions officially unveiled today -FCC media ownership rules dealt setback in appeals court Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Fed decision to lower rates comes as New York Fed injects $128 billion in financial markets -Intelligence community tries to take Edward Snowden’s book profits -House moves bills that would stop forced arbitration, GOP attack on endangered species protections -Elizabeth Warren flubs question about raising taxes for single payer. Who cares about higher taxes with health insurance vampires on the prowl? Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Republican campaign donor/family company CEO set to he confirmed by Senate -Elaine Chao asked about self dealing by House Oversight Committee -Mitch McConnell predicts Dems will chicken out on Defense spending bill -GAO: Ten percent of airport and airline service workers reported physical assaults by passengers Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Trump threatens Iran to help Saudi campaign of atrocities in Yemen -Fifty thousand UAW workers out on strike, with healthcare at heart of fight -Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy as state officials reject settlement in push for more damages -New Kavanaugh sexual assault reporting leads to impeachment calls from every Dem candidate but Biden Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Trump using Cold War II money for Border Wall, Pelosi laments -Low bar cleared: House Speaker not criticizing Judiciary Committee move toward impeachment investigation -Sen. Schatz offers, but then withdraws amendment withholding US aid to Brazil over Bolsonaro’s butchering of the Amazon -Bolton’s departure may mean softening of US toward Iran, but Trump hints at ramping up goonishness in Venezuela -US officials accuse Israel of spying on the White House, admit there will be no consequences Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel to listen to the full episode, including the Garbage Can!

-Trump admin cracking down on flavored e-cigs -Deadline tomorrow for Justice Department to invoke state secrets over name in lawsuit against Saudi government over 9/11 attacks -Right to work dweebs, GOP congressman introduce annual bill against “union violence” -White House and Commerce Department attack on NOAA to be investigated; bigoted attacks on Bahamians seeking refuge must also be probed Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Durbin holding off on attacking the White House for siphoning wall money, scared of angering Senate GOP -More than one in ten Americans remain in poverty by the government’s own flattering measure, at the end of economic expansion -Start telling people to smell their damn food -- GAO urges Department of Agriculture to change labels to cut down on food waste -It’s unclear to what extent President Trump approves of the mortgage finance privatization push by his own cabinet Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Pentagon deploys psychologist to monitor “behavioral drift” leading to detainee abuse -House Judiciary Chairman finally makes moves, cautiously, amid sketchiness with Trump property in Scotland -The War on Vaping: FDA warns Juul against advertising practices downplaying nicotine -Warren backs Jessica Cisneros, challenger to Trump-friendly incumbent House Democrat Henry Cuellar. Sanders’ “Our Revolution” weighing endorsement Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Hannah Gais explains her recent investigation exposing far-right attempts to penetrate Washington, featuring an ex-Daily Caller guy Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Trauma caused by migrant family child separation detailed by HHS Inspector General -Banking regulators propose loosening rules for “less than well capitalized banks” -FTC slaps YouTube on the wrist for child privacy law violations, limiting executive criminal liability -The FBI, which needs absolutely zero new authorities to go after whte nationalists if they wanted to, is spying on groups at the border protesting Trump immigration policies Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-VP in Ireland, drooling over “trade” opportunities if Johnson crashes the UK out of the EU without a deal (though the PM just lost his parliamentary majority) -Journalists who keep defending far-right grifters poised to be smeared by them with the help of the Trump campaign -Department of Labor guy resigns after Bloomberg digs up antisemitic Facebook posts. He says they were jokes. He may have enjoyed them too much, plus he’s a Christian fundamentalist activist, so fuck him. -EPA hits BP with miniscule $71k fine for 60,000 gallon Iowa oil spill Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

Journalist Eoin Higgins is on to discuss the state of the Democratic Primary and we both agree it's going to come down to a fight at the convention. Become a subscriber to check out a special Thursday Garbage Canning. The world's wealthiest nations face off against the bedbug: Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

Sam Knight is auditing marijuana crop diversity at the Svalbard global seed vault on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, but in his place on today’s episode we have journalist Chip Gibbons from Defending Rights and Dissent. Chip reveals the latest on whistleblower Daniel Hale and how the Trump administration has increased the intensity of the Obama administration’s attack on journalism. Check out Defending Rights and Dissent’s letter in support of Hale: https://rightsanddissent.org/news/whistleblowers-journalists-and-free-press-advocates-condemn-espionage-act-charges-against-drone-whistleblower-daniel-hale/ -Plus more haiku for new subscribers--special Brett Stephens bedbug themed poetry. Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

Ted Kelly, journalist and activist from our sister city of Philadelphia, is on the show today. We discuss what the cops are up to following the resignation of the city's police chief. Also, more on DA Larry Krasner's job performance so far. Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

Young Turks investigative journalist and FOIA extraordinaire Ken Klippenstein makes his debut on District Sentinel Radio. We discussed his latest story on the FBI hyping up the threat of so-called black identity extremists, and investing in infiltrating Black Lives Matter groups after Ferguson. Also, Ken discloses some good FOIA strategy. Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

An interview with Portland DSA co-chair Olivia Katbi Smith on last weekend’s antifa actions in Portland. Plus some more haiku for new Patreon subscribers: Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Sanders campaign releases 6,000 word paper seeking to cut prison population by 50 percent -Trump admin seeking to make it way harder to allege housing discrimination; public comment period on HUD proposal starts today -FEC chair rebuffs Trump’s claims alleging millions of fake votes for Democrats -The President also seems to think that the business cycle is a conspiracy against him Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

—After declaring himself water boy for the rich, Hickenlooper is dropping out of the presidential race and will run for senate. Bad luck in the primary, dude. —They want Biden behind the Hillary rope, but worse —Israel just being Israel: Reps. Tlaib and Omar banned from entering Palestine —Grotesque photos on cigarette packs could be on the way, surprisingly —Plus, another Chip-Chat with Chip Gibbons: No, the FBI does not need any more legal authority to take on white nationalist “domestic terrorists” —Read Chip’s recent story on the matter here: http://inthesetimes.com/article/22012/fbi-white-supremacist-violence-domestic-terrorism-racism-el-paso-shooter Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

--The FTC, the agency charged with punishing unfair and deceptive practices, wasn’t truthful about that $125 payout in the Equifax settlement --Trump admin charged with retaliating against researcher studying impact of climate change on human health --Unseen since July 2007: Treasury yield “inversion” indicates recession is on the way. --With kisses from Ajit Pai, state AG lawsuit the only hope to stop Sprint/T-Mobile merger --Rant-Line: Weird how Intern Nate was “on vacation” during the Epstein “suicide” Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

—Despicable shithead Dave Portnoy righteously piled on for illegal unionbusting —Just like us, Congress wants some damn Epstein answers —Trump set to lose ally in Argentina with left returning to power; capital goes on strike, Bolsonaro fills diaper —US laws barring assistance to human rights abusers are still a joke, GAO report confirms —White House now delaying tariffs on Chinese electronics and textiles until after holiday season —Rant Line: Big Daddy Turtle reports on a fishy quandary Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel for the full newscast

-Jeffrey Epstein is dead. Or is that what they want you to think? Sketchy, either way -Two years today since the far-right terrorized Charlottesville. We’ve since backslid into “both sides” degeneracy -Trump admin rolls out new anti-immigrant rules targeting the poor, acting USCIS head vows to not strip Emma Lazarus prose from Statue of Liberty (not a bit) -US military failing in effort to build Afghan air force, Pentagon Inspector General reports -Republicans push NLRB rule to make it easier for bosses to ram through union decertification votes -Public comment period over on rule enabling medical discrimination against transgender people -Listener rant calls: Yes, Bureau of Land Management agents are cops. District Sentinel, come to Milwaukee. Marvin, come to DC. Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Matthew Gebert put on leave. So why does Stephen Miller still have a job? -Trump presses Fed for more interest rate cuts, with an eye on foreign exchange markets -Come back, Zinc: UN report warns food will lose nutritional value thanks to global warming -Chud drug warriors at DEA aren’t exactly doing a great job keeping track of their guns and ammo -Finally, an update from Ted Kelly on the dire situation of Del Africa, the last incarcerated member of the MOVE 9 Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel to listen to today's full episode.

-Back from our southern tour! Thanks to everyone who came out. Plus Street Fight and the Trillbillies -State Department neo fascist revealed by SPLC: another white nationalist exposed in the Trump administration -GAO: Pharma rigging generic drug approval process -Warren comes out for municipal broadband legislation; Bernie endorsed the public ISPs in his 2016 infrastructure program -Watchdog: EPA report on children’s playground turf “inaccurate, incomplete, unreliable” Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-The two Sams are eligible for an Equifax class action, baby! Are you? -Trump, California lining up for a possible car crash on emissions authority -Republicans bring union busting Federalist Society lawyer to criticize legislation expanding workers rights -White House embarrassed as softball resolution on Saudi Arabia abuses replaced on Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Just start the impeachment hearings, you cowards -FTC lets Facebook off light, but DOJ announces antitrust probe of tech giants -US Sex Having Treasury Secretary backs investigation, singles out Amazon for criticism -All but 16 Democrats vote to condemn Palestinian solidarity, as Israel demolishes more Palestinian houses in the West Bank -GAO: Only 12 percent of school districts test for lead paint, half of districts that test find lead paint. Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Trump administration cites millionaire’s bad faith attack on SNAP, in proposal to take food stamps away from 3 million people -Ted Cruz told antifa is not an organization by FBI Director, still asks for investigation under organized crime statute -Barr privacy: Attorney General calls for undermining of encryption, reviving awful Obama era idea -Former top Raytheon lobbyist approved as Defense Secretary with 37 Democrats voting to confirm Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel for the full newscast

-Democrats to relinquish debt ceiling power for the rest of Trump’s first term: next Congressional debt ceiling fight set for 2021 -Three-quarters of “squad” back controversial intelligence authorization package -Trump admin attempting to expand eligibility for deportation without trial, ACLU planning suit -Congressional Research Service: US has only had 19 years without war since founding, and that doesn’t include campaigns against American Indians -PS. The Arctic is on Fire Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Philly hospital serving poor, black neighborhoods closes in latest for-profit healthcare mass casualty event. Ted Kelly joins us to explain -Plus...Hundreds of Philly cops caught making racist posts on social media, in absolute shocker Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Bipartisan Homeland Security panel calls for asylum seeking crackdown, repeats wacky “recycling” conspiracy theory -Low bar for good news, but Trump sending Rand Paul to talk to the Iranian Foreign Minister is an own of John Bolton -NASA leader warns that FCC 5G spectrum auction could ruin weather forecasting Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Democrats only offer light rebuke of President’s overt racism, suggest US “enemies” want internal fighting -Resistance hero Adam Schiff wants to make it easier for Trump to jail journalists -Mark Esper, next Defense Secretary nominee: ex-Raytheon guy who won’t recuse himself from company business -Attorney General Barr rejects Civil Rights Division theory, decides against prosecuting Eric Garner’s killer, NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo Subscribe at Patreon.com/District Sentinel for the full newscast

-This guy’s campaign is clearly struggling -Trump administration tries another attack on asylum-seeking by executive decree -Good timing, after the unhinged, racist press conference: Rep. Green to force another impeachment vote in House -Mnuchin: Pelosi not playing hardball in debt ceiling negotiations -Ethics oversight found lacking at EPA clean air, science advisory boards Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Speaker Pelosi suggests far-right Christians could stop Trump immigration raids, as if she doesn’t control a chamber of Congress. -Trump set to declare defeat on Census citizenship question; prepare for other constitutional abuses to be floated -Congresswoman Bass points out that US citizens get life sentences for abusing kids like Border Patrol -GAO: Department of Education has been collecting bad data on student discipline by restraint and seclusion Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Emoluments suit blocked by Fourth Circuit, HW Bush appointee shrugs shoulders about hotel favoritism -AOC gets Fed Chair to admit labor market analysis is off -Powell also expresses serious concerns about Facebook crypto-currency proposal -FCC attacks San Francisco city ordinance designed to break broadband provider monopoly power -Haim Saban, Thank You: Another one of Bernie’s billionaire enemies self-owns, added to campaign’s “anti-endorsement” list Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Speaker Pelosi with classic Democratic pre-surrender move in response to burgeoning Epstein scandal -Federal Reserve Chair says stress tests need to change; major investment bank warns corporate debt market looking like 2007 -GAO pressed to investigate Trump Fourth of July tank grift -House Judiciary Committee set for Thursday vote on 12 subpoenas investigating anti-immigration policies; Stephen Miller’s name not on the list. Subscribe for the full newscast at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Congressman drops out of 2020 race after “pass the torch” catchphrase failure -More 2020 fundraising numbers are in: Warren with impressive second quarter haul -Trump administration killing nuclear regulation proposal initiated after Fukushima -Afghanistan peace talks on the verge of possible breakthrough, despite US aggression elsewhere -The percentage of kids who smoke weed has gone down in states where it has been legalized

-We interview journalist Andrew Perez about his latest report exposing journalists and politicians who are cashing in giving speeches to special interest groups. -Also, tips on how to acquire a Barbasol hat Unlocked from Patreon. To catch more bonus content, subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-Distracted by July 4th tanks, the President contradicts his own people on the Census citizenship question -Fed Board gives more regulatory authority, including merger approval oversight, to regional banks -Trade deficit higher than ever under Trump -Judge rules against NLRB assault on Scabby the Rat Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

Sentinel News Dump 7/2/19 by District Sentinel Radio

-Economic expansion breaks length record, but US workers have only seen 56-cent-raise over past decade -ProPublica exposes reactionary cesspit of Border Patrol agents on Facebook -Yep, still concentration camps: DHS knew conditions were so bad at one migrant facility they prepared for a riot. -Just say “no” to Long Boys: GAO warns that freight trains are getting too dang long.

-Conservative majority shrugs shoulders about partisan gerrymandering case -Citizenship question push blocked ahead of 2020 Census. The Roberts Court, devoted to voter suppression, is open to future efforts. -Renewable energy production briefly surpasses coal production in US for first time ever -The Pentagon hasn’t analyzed the impact of its contract financing policies on the weapons industry since 1985 -Plus, we re-cap the first half of the first Democratic Debate...in this week’s Garbage Can. Subscribe on Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

-A serious challenger to the Speaker emerges, as she encourages rampant lawlessness from Trump. Shahid Buttar discusses his bid to unseat Nancy Pelosi, and the growing bold movement against cynical phony pragmatism More info on the campaign: https://shahidforchange.us/

-CBP head resigns day after hundreds of abused, neglected kids moved from camp -House, including Trump supporter, to back restriction on funds for Iran War, but that probably wouldn’t stop the White House -SCOTUS knocks down “crime of violence” gun law, calling it vague; preserves FOIA exemption to protect businesses -Environmental watchdog warns that shocking Philly refinery explosion could happen elsewhere Subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel