FBI and DHS Override Prosecutors (Andrew McCabe and Allison Gill; Unjustified podcast)

A top Justice Department official threatened prosecutors with termination if they didn’t pursue voter fraud cases.

Minnesota officers arrested ICE agent Christian Castro during a traffic stop after Texas Governor Greg Abbott refused to extradite him. Castro now faces both federal and state charges stemming from the non-fatal shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Selis.

Kash Patel testified before the Senate this week and defended lowering standards for hiring agents at the Bureau.

The FBI halted cooperation with Canada over references to the September 11th attacks, further straining relationships with foreign law enforcement agencies.

Plus listener questions.
Interview: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fbi-and-dhs-override-prosecutors/id1317481380?i=1000790763754

US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family members

US secretary of state Marco Rubio says anyone providing services to listed entities ‘is at risk of sanctions themselves…

 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/05/us-sanctions-cuba-president-castro-family

US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime

Charges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996…

 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/cuba-raul-castro-indictment

 

Trump is English for Castro (English)

We know a dictator when we see one, let's not allow history to repeat itself.....
https://youtu.be/EUwF8sfaBek

Democrats introduce resolution condemning white supremacist Stephen Miller, demand immediate removal

Texas U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro has introduced a House resolution condemning White House aide and noted white supremacist Stephen Miller, noting in a statement received by Daily Kos, “As Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump, he has pushed his vile beliefs forward through major policy changes which have sown divisiveness into our federal policy. His work in the administration has encouraged a resurgence of racism and bigotry, creating a climate of fear, danger, and violence for communities of color and immigrants.”....
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/2/13/1918920/-Democrats-introduce-resolution-condemning-white-supremacist-Stephen-Miller-demand-immediate-removal

House Democrats slam Trump admin for 'illegally withholding' Puerto Rico hurricane aid

Democratic lawmakers Thursday accused the Trump administration of "illegally withholding" funding for hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after missing a legally required deadline to kick off the process three months ago. The chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, said at a press conference, "they knew their actions were illegal and yet they did it anyways," referring to top officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including Secretary Ben Carson.....
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/house-democrats-slam-trump-admin-illegally-withholding-puerto-rico-hurricane-n1096421

Julián Castro Just Saw Donald Trump's Border Crisis Firsthand: "His Agenda Is Killing People" - Mother Jones

Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro visited a makeshift camp on Monday in the Mexican city of Matamoros, where asylum-seekers are being "forced to live in squalor" because of a Trump administration policy that has stranded some 50,000 people just south of the US-Mexico border. ....
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/10/julian-castro-matamoros-trump-border-asylum-remain-in-mexico/

Think Castro was ‘mean’ to Biden? Get ready for an absolute bloodbath - The Washington Post: Opinion

Prepare for an extraordinary onslaught of disinformation from Trump and his propagandists.....
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/13/be-very-afraid-were-missing-something-big-about-bidens-age/

Joaquin Castro doubles down amid backlash over tweeting names of Trump donors - POLITICO

"Sad to see so many San Antonians as 2019 maximum donors to Donald Trump," Castro had written....
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/06/joaquin-castro-trump-donors-1450672

Julián Castro Wants You To Know That Seeking Asylum Isn't a Crime | Ful...

Ever wondered what it might be like to live in a country where children weren’t locked in tiny child prisons for the crime of “wanting a better life”? Us too! Sam sits down with presidential hopeful and former HUD secretary Julián Castro to discuss a groundbreaking idea to make this a reality. https://youtu.be/j7H2TBNHREA

Castro swipes at Trump for taking credit for good economy: Thanks Obama - The Hill

Former Obama administration official and 2020 hopeful Julián Castro criticized President Trump during the Democratic presidential primary debate on Wednesday for taking credit for economic growth that he said "was due to President Barack Obama."....
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/455669-castro-swipes-at-trump-for-taking-credit-for-good-economy-thanks-obama

Border agents confiscated lawmakers’ phones. Joaquin Castro captured photo and video anyway - The Washington Post

When the delegation of congressional Democrats arrived in Texas Monday to tour border facilities holding migrants, they were told in briefing packets and by Customs and Border Protection staff that photos and videos were prohibited — to protect the privacy and safety of those inside. The lawmakers followed those guidelines while they toured an El Paso facility for migrant children, operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, according to Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif). “We understand protecting kids,” Aguilar said. ....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/02/ocasio-cortez-says-dispute-with-border-patrol-agents-started-after-one-tried-take-stealth-selfie/

Joaquin Castro tweets photos, video taken inside migrant detention center - The Hill

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) on Monday tweeted photos and video taken inside a migrant detention center, saying Americans need to see what is taking place at the facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/451287-joaquin-castro-takes-photos-inside-migrant-detention-center

Castro calls Trump a 'grade-A idiot' over immigration comment at rally - The Hill

Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro called President Trump a "grade-A idiot" on Thursday over the president's reaction to a to a person who suggested shooting migrants at one of his rallies.....
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/443043-castro-calls-trump-a-grade-a-idiot-over-immigration-comment-at-rally

Julián Castro full interview | Pod Save America

Tommy interviews former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro about his 2020 bid. They discuss immigration, Puerto Rico, housing policy, why Democrats have underperformed with Latino voters and how he plans to make the debates and win. On foreign policy, they discuss the rise of white extremists, whether Saudi Arabia is still an ally, China's muslim reeducation camps, North Korea and Beyonce.
Interview:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu1vJwuzALo

Donald Trump's 'Cruelty Has Failed,' Julian Castro Says: More Families Are Coming Now After Child Separation Policy - Newsweek

"The next president must start by reversing the cruel policies of the Trump administration ," Democratic hopeful Julian Castro said...
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trumps-cruelty-has-failed-julian-castro-says-more-families-are-coming-1384462

Leading Democrats introduce bill putting family-separation victims on path to citizenship - Daily Kos

Leading Democrats have introduced legislation that would put the victims of the Trump administration's barbaric "zero tolerance" policy on a path to legal status and eventual U.S. citizenship...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/1831177....

“Deleted scenes from Helsinki.” | Pod Save America recording stream

Trump hides the details of his chats with Putin while the FBI investigates whether he’s compromised, the government shutdown becomes the longest in history, Julian Castro and Tulsi Gabbard announce their presidential campaigns, and Republicans might finally take action against white nationalist Steve King.
Interview:
https://youtu.be/Y1IWAVvc4hQ

Rudy Giuliani, human tweet | Pod Save America recording stream

A Texas judge rules in favor of Republicans trying to dismantle Obamacare, Trump and Rudy flail against a legal onslaught, and a bipartisan coalition tries to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Then former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro talks to Jon Lovett about his plans to run for president in 2020.
Interview:
https://youtu.be/Hi5CjyAx-yU

Rudy Giuliani, human tweet | Pod Save America recording stream

A Texas judge rules in favor of Republicans trying to dismantle Obamacare, Trump and Rudy flail against a legal onslaught, and a bipartisan coalition tries to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Then former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro talks to Jon Lovett about his plans to run for president in 2020.
Interview:
https://youtu.be/Hi5CjyAx-yU