Roland Martin
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Trump Federalizes D.C. PD, Eyes Black Cities; #47 Backs Jones; DHS ‘Speedway Slammer’; TX Map Fight
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2:02:48Now Playing8.12.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Federalizes D.C. PD, Eyes Black Cities; #47 Backs Jones; DHS ‘Speedway Slammer’; TX Map Fight
Trump has federalized law enforcement in Washington, D.C., and is suggesting other majority-Black cities may be next. We'll explain what's happening. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser also met with Attorney General Pam Bondi--we will discuss this.
Trump has endorsed Burt Jones for Georgia governor. We'll look at what this means for the upcoming election.
The Department of Homeland Security has reached an agreement with Indiana to use 1,000 state prison beds for immigration detention, naming the facility the "Speedway Slammer."
In Texas, Democrats are protesting Republican redistricting efforts. Texas Senator Boris Miles will join us to talk about it.
And in the Marketplace tonight, Ron Robinson will present his new Vitamin C skincare technology.
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