The Supreme Court hears arguments shortly on challenges to state laws banning transgender women and girls from playing sports. I'll be listening and giving some thoughts today here, on @msnownews.bsky.social, and tomorrow in my newsletter The Gavel. (Sign up: www.bostonglobe.com/newsletters/...)

A sharp, law-focused breakdown of authoritarian tactics, surveillance-state creep, and the legal guardrails still standing between constitutional democracy and strongman rule. #SistersInLaw ‘Make 1984 Great Again’

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed the ICE shooting in MN, the Maduro arrest, and the week ahead at SCOTUS. Plus, how we find hope in dark times. You can listen here. www.politicon.com/podcast-epis...

Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt: Storm At The Capitol with Mary Clare Jalonick” James and Al examine the role of the court-ordered release of the Epstein Files in the kidnapping of Maduro. Author of “Storm At The Capitol”, Mary Clare Jalonick, discusses the lead-up to J6.

Trump’s Moral Compass State of Our Nation with Nayyera Haq @nayyeroar.bsky.social Trump told the NYT there is only one limit on his power: "My own morality. My own mind. It's the only thing that can stop me. I don't need international law." Follow on YouTube

NEW Trailblaze with Jamal Simmons “Pete Hegseth’s FAFO Strategy” with Sabrina Singh. - Maduro capture - Trump’s “run Venezuela” claim - Hegseth’s FAFO strategy Jamal & Sabrina explain what it all means for U.S. alliances, and the future of a diverse U.S. military. @jamalsimmons.bsky.social

My new book, "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government," offers solutions to get us past this dark time in our nation's history. Available now for pre-order. More here: www.barbaramcquade.com

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Whether you walking or staying warm indoors, do it with #SistersInLaw by your side. Listen to our analysis of Jack Smith testimony, MN fraud, what did Chief Justice Roberts mean in his year end report and what’s next in SCOTUS rulings? LISTEN HERE:  www.politicon.com/podcast-epis...

NEW #SistersInLaw “Testimony” with Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Barb McQuade - Jack Smith's now public testimony before Congress - Minnesota daycare fraud scandal - Chief Justice Robert's annual year-end report - what to expect in the year ahead at the Supreme Court

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed Jack Smith’s testimony, CJ Roberts’s year-end report on the courts, and daycare fraud in Minnesota. Plus, our predictions for ins and outs of 2026. You can listen here. www.politicon.com/podcast-epis...

James urges listeners to support the most electable Democratic candidates to regain seats in Congress and secure a strong majority. He covers pragmatic political strategies and the consequences of losing elections.

NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt 'Happy New Year 2026 From The Gang' with George Stevens Jr., Roger Altman, and Jill Abramson - Review on Trump's second term - Transformative impact of AI - Evolution of the streaming era - Key developments for 2026

Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi break down why 2025 was a turning point for global civil rights and what we're looking forward to in 2026. Tell us what you're looking forward to in 2026 in the comments. @jillwine-banks.bsky.social @victorshi.bsky.social

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A "million documents" found overnight? 📑 Law trumps policy, and this "incompetence" looks a lot like a deliberate stall and excuses from the DOJ's on the Epstein Files. @barbmcquade.bsky.social @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social @jillwinebanks.bsky.social @joycewhitevance.bsky.social

NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt: Happy Holidays with Judy Woodruff & Mary Matalin James and Al answer your questions: - Mike Johnson’s future as Speaker. - The "fast track" for Andy Beshear. - How to actually get a candidate elected today. Listen here:

Politics War Room Holiday Edition: James and Al sit down with their “better halves”Judy Woodruff & Mary Matalin. From holiday plans in Philadelphia to the "worst week in history" for Trump. - Trump’s legal woes - The controversy at CBS News - USA at 250: Judy shares her new project

Could the President have the authority to remove a SCOTUS member if they find their rulings to be unacceptable or biased? Jill @jillwine-banks.bsky.social answers Chad’s question, and @barbmcquade.bsky.social explains why the Constitution makes it intentionally difficult to remove a SCOTUS member.

We ❤️ answering YOUR questions! Barb McQuade explains why assigning prosecutors to cases they object to is a "bad practice" for justice. NEW #SistersInLaw “Faithfully” What’s your burning legal question? Drop it in the comments or email us at [email protected]! 📩

#SistersInLaw “Faithfully” -Multiple ongoing murder investigations -Jack Smith’s testimony against Trump -conviction of Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin @joycewhitevance.bsky.social @jillwine-banks.bsky.social @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social @barbmcquade.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed the investigation of the Brown shooting, charges against a Nick Reiner, and Jack Smith’s deposition. You can listen here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

James Carville & Al Hunt discuss Doug Jones' chances in the Alabama governor's race, the effectiveness of political fundraising organizations like the DSCC. NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt “Trump Derangement Syndrome” with Dr. James Densley youtu.be/AldfcEZybhs

NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt “Trump Derangement Syndrome” with Dr. James Densley Trump’s inner circle runs on loyalty tests, chaos, endless self‑promoters, as Susie Wiles details in her Vanity Fair exposé. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

James Carville talks about the very sad passing of Rob and Michelle Reiner and President Trump's reaction. youtu.be/R8Gi94M0RKo

Young voters don’t want performative politics or “HR dept” messaging. They want leaders who show strength, listen authentically, develop AI guard rail, and real policies on housing, healthcare, economics. Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt, with John Della Volpe youtu.be/Ce36JZIKu7w

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NEW #SistersInLaw “Two Days” break down of DOJ’s failures to indict NY AG Letitia James, the pattern of right-wing legal attacks falling apart in court, Judge Charles Breyer’s preliminary injunction CA National Guard, the mortgage law theories and more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Nikki Fried’s success in FL demonstrates that Dems can move the needle significantly on multiple races simultaneously: shifting state senate races by 22 points and winning additional contests with 70-30 spreads in traditionally purple districts. Watch now: youtu.be/PnYClrTzAuE

Wealth, war, and unprecedented corruption. James and Al take listener questions from media consolidation to foreign money and Trump’s self-sabotaging message. Watch now: youtu.be/XuFJheZIOgo Send your questions to James and Al: [email protected], make sure to include your city.

Young Americans say they’re “downright frightened” about their futures, with a few seeing the country on the right track and many expecting to do worse than their parents. NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt “Winning Back The Youth Vote with John Della Volpe” youtu.be/7OlSBgxPl_g

Al Hunt’s Outrage of the day: Blessed are the Gerrymanders. Subscribe to Politics War Room Substack. www.politicswarroom.com/p/blessed-ar...

Blessed are the partisan gerrymanders, when politics meets the Bible. Watch Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. youtube.com/shorts/VCF3K...

NEW Trailblaze with Jamal Simmons “Can Jasmine Crockett Win?” Antjuan Seawright unpacks Jasmine Crockett’s surprise entry into the 2026 Texas Senate race, what it means for the Dem primary against James Talarico, and what the coalition looks like to win statewide in Texas. youtu.be/E5GEMsvF1Io

When the price of steak rises faster than your blood pressure watching the news! Watch Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Link in bio. youtube.com/shorts/KT-iP...

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NEW #SistersInLaw “Indictments Dismissed” unpack the D.C. shooting of 2 West Virginia National Guardsmen, the tossed Comey and James indictments over improper U.S. attorney appointments, and new election and campaign finance battles at the Supreme Court and FEC. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Crow calls it “the most corrupt presidential administration in the history of America,” with rising health premiums, unaffordable housing while Trump pours millions into perks. Politics War Room w/ James Carville & Al Hunt: Blood In The Water w/ Rep. Jason Crow podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

U.S. drones hit a Venezuelan ‘drug boat’ once on impact, and again on survivors, without clear war authority or proof it was heading for U.S. waters. NEW Trailblaze withJamal Simmons “Is Hegseth A War Criminal?” & Nayyera Haq @jamalsimmons.bsky.social @nayyeroar.bsky.social youtu.be/tAFGPzh5j-A

@jillwine-banks.bsky.social speaks with Alice Peterson, president of Kentucky Heritage Hemp, about clarity in legislation. “The whole entourage effect of the whole plant together is what makes it so therapeutic” Just The Facts w/ Jill Wine-Banks: Why Is Trump Cracking Down On CBD w/ Alice Peterson

Is the current defense secretary Pete Hegseth a threat to national security? Join the conversation with Al Hunt and James Carville on Politics War Room. #petehegseth youtube.com/shorts/h3CzV...

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The FBI is investigating six elected officials for stating a fact: military members have no legal obligation to follow unlawful orders. It’s intimidation disguised as justice. NEW #SistersInLaw “Unlawful Orders” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Carville says the real path back to nonvoters runs through paychecks: raise wages, hike the minimum to $20, and admit the economy favors older savers and homeowners while younger workers get squeezed. Watch Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt youtu.be/rL8IB6B0woo

Survivors of Epstein & other abusers are reclaiming power + identity through community programs like Ruth’s Place @ruthplaceaz.bsky.social Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks: Epstein Survivors: The Journey toward recovery with Dr. Kamiya Pekka youtu.be/-WpcYjx3OUU @jillwine-banks.bsky.social

Carville and Hunt torch Trump’s team as “shockingly incompetent,” from a blown revenge case at DOJ to a defense secretary they say is “trash” and out of his depth in a crisis. youtu.be/1yskeqMs250

WATCH #JustTheFacts: youtu.be/lIrtsx0FqyQ LEARN how @loevy.com’s Matt Topic used FOIA to uncover Mueller Report redactions about Don Jr and why FOIA and Congressional subpoenas should have gotten us Epstein files without needing a new law. Shocking info (what else can explain my expression).

Jill & litigator @mvtopic.bsky.social on the necessity of the Epstein Transparency Act, + the challenges surrounding grand jury secrecy. youtube.com/shorts/yvd1I... Just The Facts w/ @jillwine-banks.bsky.social “The Epstein Files & Freedom Of Information Act” w/ Matt Topic