-Republican Congressman, family members, indicted on insider trading charges -First Muslim woman elected to Congress, self-described “anti-war” candidate Rashida Tlaib wins Conyers seat -Case against San Diego border wall construction reaches appellate circuit -China running out of room to retaliate on tariffs, could soon turn to Apple and other US brands Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show ...
Aug 08, 2018•22 min
-White House adviser pushing to keep more immigrants out of US, also stirring up hatred of poor -Ajit Pai shoves staffer under the bus, when asked about phony FCC cyber attack claims -Judge that approved of AT&T-Time Warner decision improperly disallowed evidence, DOJ lawyers claim -Planet still set to become “hothouse” even if Paris climate goals met, according to new report Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and yo...
Aug 07, 2018•19 min
-Trump admin reimposes penalties on Tehran, as EU promises to shield companies -With about two weeks to appeal DACA restoration order, Sessions hits out at judiciary -Facebook reportedly asking Wall Street to help squeeze cash from chat, despite awful record on privacy -Kris “The Music Man” Kobach gets Trump endorsement ahead of tomorrow’s primary Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded...
Aug 06, 2018•16 min
No newscast today--instead we sit down with Slate writer Osita Nwanevu to talk about the pressure on leftists to take Russiagate more seriously and why they should resist. This is just a portion of our interview. To listen to the full segment, become a subscriber at: www.patreon.com/DistrictSentinel/ Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) www.districtsentinel.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DistrictSentinel/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheDCSentinel...
Aug 02, 2018•18 min
-New EPA head faces questions about predecessor’s legacy -Forty Senate Democrats back $716 billion defense policy bill -Treasury Department sets sight on state usury laws, with liberal allies in Congress -Immigration detention center in Arizona comes under scrutiny for abuse Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon.com/DistrictSentinel/ www.districtsentinel.com Facebook...
Aug 01, 2018•19 min
-Trump official: family separation and child refugee prisons like “summer camp” -News from the perpetual war: Afghanistan refusing to prosecute over 100 outstanding corruption charges -Dem Sens press GAO to investigate facial recognition software -What could possibly go wrong? Trump admin unveils new biometric immigration database--to be used, in part, for refugee resettlement & law enforcement -SCOTUS: Kids can sue the US government over climate change Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music ...
Jul 31, 2018•24 min
-Kentucky Senator announces support for Brett Kavanaugh, despite pretending to be a civil liberties guy -Trump does major about-face, casually says he’ll talk to Iran with any preconditions -TSA air marshals engaging in warrantless surveillance, as if flying wasn’t terrible enough -OSHA plans to scrap electronic workplace injury reporting requirements for America’s largest companies -Even the Koch Brothers concede that single payer would cover more people while saving money Broadcasted from Wash...
Jul 30, 2018•26 min
-Emoluments ruling in Maryland case could open President up to new lawsuits -2020 Dem Hopefuls propose debt relief for distressed territories, with aim of helping Puerto Rico -Thousands of tech recommendations by GAO going unaddressed across federal agencies -Top financial regulator once again pleads for more resources to keep tabs on speculators -War on the Islamic State is quieting down, but US-led coalition forces are reportedly still killing scores of Syrian civilians every month Broadcasted...
Jul 25, 2018•21 min
-Supreme Court decision in Wayfair brings slimy anti-tax lobbyists to Capitol Hill -Grover Norquist fills his diaper, shouts “free country” at lawmaker owning him -Trump planning to offer aid to farmers victimized by trade war he started -Judge lashes out at ICE in deportation case involving pizza delivery driver and snitch troop -One in two Americans say Russia has *extremely cable news voice* kompromat on Trump Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/)...
Jul 24, 2018•23 min
-Trump raises prospects of war with Iran after latest Twitter meltdown -Barbara Lee formally challenges for House Dem leadership -Washington Post exposes Interior Department obsession with promoting heavy industry -White House v. Ex-Intelligence officials in shithead showdown Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon.com/DistrictSentinel/ www.districtsentinel.com Faceboo...
Jul 23, 2018•23 min
-FCC says Sinclair merger proposal fudged the truth to circumvent broadcast ownership limits -133 House Democrats cast cowardly “present” vote on GOP resolution praising ICE -Nominee to be the next CFPB director, a White House aide, shrugs at question about “intentionally traumatizing” refugee kids -White House now claims it isn’t reviewing Putin’s extradition request troll, in response to FSB agent indictments Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) C...
Jul 19, 2018•21 min
-Eoin Higgins discusses his recent reporting on the Bristol County jail, and Massachusetts’ answer to Sheriff Joe. Read the article at The Appeal: https://theappeal.org/immigrants-share-horror-stories-from-inside-massachusettss-worst-jail/ -Regular newscast is back tomorrow Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon.com/DistrictSentinel/ www.districtsentinel.com Facebook:...
Jul 18, 2018•27 min
-Russia NRA “infiltration” smells of standard influence peddling -Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is poised to make lobbying even more secretive -Fed Chair Powell questioned on stress test leniency for Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and State Street -The ICC could be changing rules to prosecute wars of aggression, though good luck getting most countries to ratify Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see...
Jul 17, 2018•20 min
-Trump-Putin press conference goes exactly as expected -Judge overseeing family separation suit orders stay on deportations after reunification -Was it something the IG said? Ajit Pai suddenly sees the light on Sinclar-Tribune merger deal. -Rich right wingers target Democratic Senators with ads calling for Kavanaugh endorsement. Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon....
Jul 16, 2018•24 min
-GOP loyalty to Trump finally tested--over tariffs -Abolish ICE legislation is out, and it’s already forcing Republicans to self-own -Antitrust Division head praises Google-YouTube deal, in possible greenlight to techlords -Committee hearing or DSA meeting? Strzok testimony devolves into squabble over Roberts Rules Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon.com/DistrictSe...
Jul 12, 2018•23 min
-Kavanaugh & Gorsuch both went to Georgetown Prep. We talk Montgomery County private schools with longtime MoCo resident @socretariat (Newscast returns tomorrow) Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon.com/DistrictSentinel/ www.districtsentinel.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DistrictSentinel/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheDCSentinel
Jul 11, 2018•16 min
-Brett Kavanaugh picked for SCOTUS from the Old Boy Network -Trump pardons the arsonists that inspired the second Bundy Occupation -Administration to miss first deadline, in court-ordered immigrant family reunification plan -Zinke could get a slap on wrist for tweeting MAGA socks from official account Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon.com/DistrictSentinel/ www.di...
Jul 10, 2018•21 min
-Dems respond to latest SCOTUS attack on unions with unconvincing performance by Schumer -From the Abolish ICE files: ex-agency lawyer sentenced for defrauding undocumented immigrants with official data -House GOP headed for yet another meltdown, as Senate rejects cruel food stamp work requirements in Farm Bill -Finally, a victory for crooked Wall Street Guys! SEC puts cap on whistleblower award payouts Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribut...
Jun 28, 2018•20 min
-Supreme Court finally deals blow to labor movement in Janus, after Hillary squandered Scalia’s death -Speaking of the consequences of Hillary’s failure, Anthony Kennedy just announced his retirement -House Republicans hold hearing on surveillance,” Department of Homeland Security refuses to send witness -Alleged Zinke threats to lawmaker can’t be probed because GAO is stonewalling the inquiry Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our P...
Jun 27, 2018•21 min
-Supreme Court upholds Muslim Ban, ignores President’s Islamophobic intent -Justices also shoot down laws on deceptive anti-abortion “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” -Boss v. Hogs -- Trump attacks Harley Davidson after company shifts production to Europe -Take that, fineprint: First Circuit shoots down Uber forced arbitration clauses for customers -Bloomberg thinking about 2020 run, will probably withdraw when he discovers, yet again, that everyone hates him Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music court...
Jun 26, 2018•22 min
In this special edition of District Sentinel Radio, we unlock some premium content. For last week’s SentinelCast, the two Sams sat down with Spenser Rapone, fresh out of the military following his apotheosis into a meme: The Commie Troop. To listen to the full SentinelCast, subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sentinelcast-71-19614992 Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded liv...
Jun 25, 2018•42 min
-Amid GOP-inflicted horrors on refugees, Pelosi praises Republican Prez who wrecked Central America -Trump’s executive order still enables DHS to tear families apart at the border -SCOTUS rules internet sales taxes are okay, but Amazon no longer cares because it’s everywhere -President now has more authority over agency regulators, after separate Supreme Court ruling -District Judge rules CFPB is unconstitutionally structured, despite higher court saying otherwise Broadcasted from Washington, DC...
Jun 21, 2018•17 min
-Trump ends family separation policy, day after DHS Secretary is hounded at dinner -Commerce Secretary caught shorting stock he owns, days after being contacted by a reporter about his holdings -Scott Pruitt has won back the confidence of the guy who brought a snowball onto the Senate floor to question climate science -Worst Democrats set to become even worse--Michael Bloomberg to give party $80 million in midterm donations Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfli...
Jun 20, 2018•25 min
-Forever War Update: 17th Commander in 17 years set to lead NATO Forces Afghanistan -CFPB nominee held up, as senators question her child detention policy role at OMB -Bolton’s Midas Touch of Shit yanks US out of UN human rights committee -Administration relaxes “essential health benefit” requirements to ease way for garbage insurance plans -Kris Kobach is such a clownish goon, a judge ordered him to take remedial legal education classes Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fli...
Jun 19, 2018•20 min
-Trump renews calls for “Space Force” amid outrage over family separation, child detention camps -SCOTUS sends Wisconsin gerrymandering case back to lower court; Kagan outlines better legal strategy for state Democrats -American Airlines settles price-fixing suit for $45 million, co-conspirator Southwest paid one-third of that in January -The Mulvaney scam rolls on; Trump lackey’s lackey named permanent CFPB head Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/)...
Jun 18, 2018•23 min
-New York Attorney General investigates Trump for plundering his charities -No systemic fake accounts problem after Wells Fargo, OCC claims, despite warning 250 banks -Special Watchdog: Afghanistan opium production reaching all time high -Ajit Pai doing yet more favors of Sinclair Broadcasting ahead of case on ownership limits Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show recorded live: www.patreon.co...
Jun 14, 2018•19 min
-Trump administration wants “tent city” detention for immigrant children -At some point, Chuck Schumer needs to Google “South Korea president” -DOJ alleges union-management bribery conspiracy involving Fiat Chrysler, UAW -The millennials who aren’t broke can stop saving for retirement: Antarctica is melting three times faster than it was 10 years ago. -House Committee approves $9.4 billion for 93 more F-35s after GAO begged Congress to pause spending on the troubled fighter jet Broadcasted from ...
Jun 13, 2018•27 min
-SCOTUS rules that non-voters can be purged from registration, if they don’t fill out dumb postcards -EPA tries to sandbag FOIA requests. Is Pruitt hiding something about his soundproof booth and special lotion? -Jeff Sessions makes stuff up about false asylum claims then tightens rules -Bye-Bye, Net Neutrality! Another Obama initiative officially gone Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute to our Patreon, and you’ll get to see the show rec...
Jun 11, 2018•25 min
-West Virginia Senator muses about voting for Trump in 2020 -President commutes life sentence of 63-year-old who dealt drugs in 1996, after Kim Kardashian clemency plea -New Facebook privacy issues prompt questions about Zuckerberg Congressional testimony -Please don’t throw up, but today the House Small Business Committee heard that app workers are actually “solopreneurs” -Worm Deployed: Dennis Rodman to be in Singapore for NK-US Summit, whether ordered or not -Trump can’t stop taking L’s again...
Jun 06, 2018•20 min
-EPA administrator caught trying to get Chick-fil-A franchise for his wife -Ruthless Mitch cancels August recess, with Senate Dems defending more vulnerable seats -So long, asswipe: David Koch retires -GAO begs Congress to stop lighting money on fire by cutting off the F-35 -Betsy DeVos very, very reluctant to confirm schools can’t call ICE on students -Federal lands hosting more “orphaned” oil wells Broadcasted from Washington, DC Music courtesy of Adam Fligsten (adamfligsten.com/) Contribute t...
Jun 05, 2018•25 min
