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The U.S. is losing its standing in the world as civil rights are dismantled and democracy collapses under Donald Trump's authoritarian presidency. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate...

A judge blocked Trump and Elon Musk's plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives. The ruling came hours before the midnight deadline for workers to apply for the deferred resignation program, which has been commonly described as a buyout. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9g...

Amid global outrage, White House officials sought to soften elements of President Trump’s proposal to force Palestinians out of Gaza and take it over. Experts said the plan would violate international law. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen...

The U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, has fallen in the crosshairs of the Trump administration and Elon Musk's government efficiency push, sending chills through the humanitarian world and drawing criticism from Democratic lawmakers and nonpartisan foreign service workers. Elon Musk said the team he calls the Department of Government Efficiency was in the process of "shutt...

USDA employees have been ordered to delete landing pages discussing climate change across agency websites. The Trump administration has pushed to halt and reverse spending from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provided billions of dollars for wildfire management, clean energy investments and credits to store carbon dioxide that benefit rural communities...

Congress is preparing to act on legislation that could restrict the vote for millions of eligible American citizens. This would be the worst voting bill to be passed by Congress in memory, probably ever. It would restrict millions of eligible citizens from registering. And in the clamor of the moment, it could slip through. The SAVE Act would require all citizens to produce a document like a passp...

Donald Trump failed the nation with his abusive political rhetoric after the tragic American Eagle plane crash in Washington DC last night. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - deli...

The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its call for a pause on federal assistance, according to the agency's memo shared by Democracy Forward, which led a legal challenge over the effort. But the White House said that only the original memo calling for the freeze had been rescinded. Visit www. CBDistillery.com and use code FIVEMIN for 20% off! Join this channel for exclusive access and...

Donald Trump suggested he would consider using military force to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada. Anthony Davis reports on Trump's myths about the Panama Canal. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, cov...

The Trump regime has mandated the closure of all federal diversity offices, ordering that employees in these roles be placed on paid administrative leave by Wednesday evening. The directive, which targets Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs, marks one of the administration’s most sweeping actions against federal diversity initiatives to date. This episode is brought to...

Supporters of Donald Trump who were convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack began leaving prison on Tuesday after the newly sworn-in president issued broad pardons on Monday. Trump's decision to pardon 1,500 individuals, including some of the most notorious figures involved in the insurrection, has sparked outrage, particularly among lawmakers who were targeted during the...

Trump declares national emergency at southern border, saying "illegal entry will immediately be halted" as Elon Musk thanks supporters for giving a racist mandate with what appeared to be a fascist style salute. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Eve...

Sworn in as the 47th US president at the US Capitol, Trump delivered an inaugural address that made his “American carnage” speech from 2017 seem almost innocent. The first convicted criminal to take the oath of office channeled eight years of grievance and retribution to roast his predecessor, Joe Biden, sitting nearby. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube....

Trump, Musk, Vance, Putin and Orban seize American freedom as 'day one' approaches and democracy dies in darkness. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbia...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s contentious nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, faced a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amid intense scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol consumption, and financial misconduct. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute New...

Special Counsel Jack Smith said Donald Trump "inspired his supporters to commit acts of physical violence" and that there would have been enough evidence for a jury to convict him in criminal effort to overturn the 2020 election. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergree...

Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans attempt to politicize the California wildfires by denying climate change and blaming Democrats for their forest management policies. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality...

Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Donald Trump to “unconditional discharge.” This means the president-elect, found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, will not face imprisonment, fines, or probation. While the sentence labels Trump a convicted felon, it carries no further penalties.   Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwL...

Donald Trump hosts a provocative press conference threatening U.S. allies. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and ac...

Donald Trump's win was officially certified by lawmakers in a joint session of Congress. Vice President Kamala Harris, who was defeated by Trump, presided over the ceremony as president of the Senate. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podc...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses the House of Representatives on the opening day of the 119th Congress, with a rousing speech exposing Republican reelected Speaker Mike Johnson and MAGA Republicans for their extremist politics. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis i...

The FBI confirmed that 14 people were killed in the terror attack in New Orleans when a driver rammed a pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations on Bourbon Street. One person was killed by the Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Mi...

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Disqualification is based on insurrection against the Constitution. The evidence of Donald Trump’s engaging in such insurrection is overwhelming. The matter has been decided in three separate forums, two of which were fully contested with the active participation of Trump’s counsel. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk...

Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a "logical and systematic" play for a weak Europe that will not be able to regulate as strongly, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said in his New Year's address. The calls by Musk are not made out of ignorance, said Habeck, who is the chancellor candidate for the Greens party in German national elections due in February. Joi...