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How Trump plans to block Democrats from voting in future elections.

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 passport or birth certificate each time they register to vote — even when they re-register if they move. ...

Jan 30, 202514 min

Trump’s sick plane crash press conference.

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 - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at ...

Jan 30, 202513 min

Trump rescinds pause on Federal assistance.

The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its call for a pause on federal assistance, according to the agency's memo shared by Democracy Forward, which led a legal challenge over the effort. But the White House said that only the original memo calling for the freeze had been rescinded.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 bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with An...

Jan 29, 20257 min

Trump's Panama Canal myths exposed.

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, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news...

Jan 23, 202510 min

Trump bans diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the Federal Government.

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 you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/FIVEMINUTE and get on your...

Jan 23, 202510 min

Seditious conspiracists pardoned by Trump in flurry of executive orders.

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 assault. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://ww...

Jan 21, 20259 min

Musk exposes Trump's xenophobia with apparent fascist style salute.

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 Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased...

Jan 21, 202510 min

Trump speech reprises 'American carnage' - but worse.

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.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcas...

Jan 20, 202520 min

The world order is about to change as President Musk seizes office.

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, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.new...

Jan 17, 20258 min

Pete Hegseth grilled over misconduct in Senate hearing.

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 News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - de...

Jan 14, 202510 min

Trump engaged in criminal effort to overturn 2020 election, DOJ report says.

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 Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and ...

Jan 14, 20257 min

MAGA politicizes California wildfires to punish Democrats.

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, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the...

Jan 11, 20259 min

Felon Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge.

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/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics...

Jan 10, 20256 min

Trump's insane press conference causes diplomatic chaos.

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 across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/...

Jan 08, 20258 min

Harris certifies Trump's win with dignity and grace, on January 6.

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 Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essent...

Jan 07, 202512 min

Hakeem Jeffries calls out MAGA Republican far-right extremism in opening speech to 119th Congress.

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 is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, ...

Jan 04, 202511 min

LATEST New Orleans and Las Vegas terrorist attacks.

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 Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and clim...

Jan 03, 20258 min

Can Congress block Trump from taking office under the 14th Amendment?

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/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering pol...

Dec 31, 20248 min

Is Musk meddling in German elections?

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. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBq...

Dec 31, 20246 min

President Jimmy Carter - dead at 100.

Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S. president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday. He was 100. 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 Podcas...

Dec 31, 20247 min

Trump's border czar threatens family detention and internment camps.

Trump regime 'border czar' Tom Homan says family detention centers could play a role in mass deportation effort. A federal court ruling known as the Flores Settlement Agreement limits the time migrant children can be held in detention to 20 days. Homan said Thursday that he is in favor of challenging that legal framework, which would complicate using any family detention centers. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkb...

Dec 27, 20249 min

Biden's legacy guaranteed with gestures of kindness.

President Biden on Monday said he was commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 prisoners on federal death row to life without parole, taking the unprecedented step ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Trump, whose incoming administration is widely expected to restart executions. Anthony Davis reports on Joe Biden's presidential legacy. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis...

Dec 24, 202412 min

Democrats prevent Government shutdown.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announces "House Democrats have successfully funded the government...This is a victory for the American people." Anthony Davis reports on the eleventh hour averted shutdown. 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...

Dec 21, 202412 min

Trump's backpedals on groceries and immigration.

During NBC's Meet the Press, Donald Trump was questioned on the national minimum wage, grocery prices, immigration and family separation policy. His answers were anything but straightforward. 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 across t...

Dec 19, 202410 min

Trump's assault on press freedom explodes.

Trump is emboldened to escalate his use of private civil litigation against his media critics when he returns to power next month, after his threats to a pollster for an inaccurate poll and his settlement with ABC News. 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 ...

Dec 18, 202412 min

Three dead, including female shooter at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.

Three people are dead and another six are in the hospital after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Madison’s east side Monday morning. The shooter, who was a student at the school, is among the dead, according to Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes. Barnes identified the shooter at a Monday night press conference as Natalie Rupnow, 15, who went by the name “Samantha,” and said she appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Anthony Davis reports. Join this channel for ex...

Dec 17, 20248 min

Republicans plan to axe free IRS filing, after TurboTax lobbying.

House Republicans are asking President-elect Donald Trump to stop the IRS free tax filing service, Direct File, on day one of his new administration, after a multimillion dollar lobby campaign from profit driven TurboTax and others. 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 a...

Dec 13, 20249 min

NYPD warns of threats to executives, after CEO murder.

A New York Police Department bulletin issued Tuesday emphasized the heightened risk environment for health care executives following last week's killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Viral posts online have listed the names and salaries of several health insurance executives, multiple "Wanted" signs featuring corporate executives have been posted throughout Manhattan and users on social media continue to celebrate Thompson's death, according to the bulletin. Anthony Davis reports. Joi...

Dec 12, 20248 min

Syrian leader Assad fled to Moscow receiving asylum from his longtime ally Putin.

President Joe Biden said, “Our approach has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East,” crediting action by the U.S. and its allies for weakening Syria’s backers — Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. He called the fall of Assad a “fundamental act of justice” but also a “moment of risk and uncertainty". 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 Pod...

Dec 10, 20247 min