Heather Cox Richardson
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In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics....
From Politics Chat, June 2, 2026
Topics covered in today's Politics Chat: Delaney Hall detention facility and GEO Group contract, Mayor Ras Baraka arrest and Rep. LaMonica McIver assault charge, congressional oversight restrictions at detention facilities, Senator Andy Kim's inspection and pepper-spraying, Delaney Hall detainee letters and hunger strike, Trump mandatory detention policy, $1.776 billion slush fund and Trump tax amnesty, William Pulte DNI nomination, Greg Bovino far-right Portugal conference, U.S. action in Iran and Strait of Hormuz, tariffs and rising prices, America 250 funding diversion, Hawaii and Montana corporate political spending laws, Pentagon press office classification, the next No Kings protests.
From Politics Chat, June 2, 2026
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