Sue's Daily Stack, The Thom Hartmann Program 07/23/26
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Thursday’s Daily Stack
Hour One: They Made You Fear and Hate Your Neighbor So They Could Rob Your Future
Article: “They Made You Fear and Hate Your Neighbor So They Could Rob Your Future“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Trump’s Hostile Takeover of America: The Corporate Raider’s Final Heist“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Recessions“ by presidentialdata.org.
Article: “GOP midterm strategy: Make it a ‘hate election’“ by Marc Caputo.
Bill: “H.R.6675 - Social Security Amendments of 1965“.
Article: “Farewell Radio and Television Address to the American People, January 17th, 1961“ by Dwight Eisenhower.
Article: “Over 260 years of maritime expertise and innovation“ by Lloyd’s Register.
Article: “Pennsylvania elections, 2026“ by Ballotpedia.
Article: “Brian Fitzpatrick“ by Ballotpedia.
Article: “League of Women Voters to present historic speeches“ by Peninsula Daily News.
House passes war powers resolution and billions more for illegal iran war
Article: “As Families Struggle to Afford Groceries, House GOP Approves Billions More for Illegal Iran War“ by Jake Johnson.
Article: “House passes war powers resolution again in pushback over Iran war as $1.15tn defense bill faces uphill Senate battle – live“ by Shrai Popat, Vivian Ho.
Who’s Guarding the Voting Machines Now?
Article: “Trump gutted the agency built to stop election interference“ by Laura Barrón-López, David Rohde.
Article: “FBI Director Kash Patel plans Russia trip“ by Nahal Toosi, Kyle Cheney and John Sakellariadis.
Is a Stock Trading Ban Really a Voter Suppression Bill? You Betcha...
Article: “13 Dems Help House GOP Pass Stock Trading Ban That Includes Trump Attack on Voters “ by Jessica Corbett.
Article: “Why Did Martha Stewart Go to Prison? A Look Back at Her 2004 Fraud Case“ by Lynsey Eidell.
Law: “4th Amendment“. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.“.
Law: “5th Amendment“. “nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law“.
Law: “6th Amendment“. “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed...“
Law: “7th Amendment“ “In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved...“.
Law: “8th Amendment“ “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.“.
Law: “Constitution of the United States“ Article 1 section 9. “No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.“ (foreign emoluments clause).
Article: “N7478D“ (Trump’s 747 from Qatar) by Wikipedia.
Article: “McConnell’s unconstitutional blockade of Garland poisoned subsequent proceedings “ by Lawrence Friedman.
Article: “In Wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death, McConnell Reverses Course on Supreme Court Vacancy; Vows Vote on Nominee“ by Patrice Taddonio.
Law: “Hatch Act“ by U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC).
Article: “The Trump Administration Pushes the Hatch Act to Its Limits“ by Molly Roberts.
Book: Capitol Games: Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill, and the Story of a Supreme Court Nomination by Timothy M. Phelps, Helen Winternitz.
Article: “Clarence Thomas“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Anita Hill“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Jamie Raskin“ (D, MD-8) by Wikipedia.
Article: “Green New Deal“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Lindsey Graham’s history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights as he dies aged 71“ by Jack Wetherill.
Substack: “LookingNWords“ by Rohn Kenyatta.
Article: “Alkebulan Is The Oldest Name Of Africa- 10 Other Things You Don’t Know“ by Hara Hanie.
Hour Two: Ukraine update
- Phil Ittner, Veteran War Correspondent based in Kiev, Ukraine & host of the ‘On the Edge‘ podcast @ittnerphilip.bsky.social Youtube Instagram
Article: “Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s top general after days of protests“ by Aidan Stretch.
Article: “Oleksandr Syrskyi“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Mykhailo Fedorov“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Mykhailo Drapatyi“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “‘Most massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 30“ (July 2) by Sarah Rainsford, Ben Hatton.
Article: “Zelenskyy pleads with Trump for Patriots to fight Russian bombardment “ by Veronika Melkozerova and Jonas Loesel.
Video: Lisa Woods & Ukraine’s Mental Health (OTE Episode 90) .
Article: “Lavrov announces a meeting with Rubio in the Philippines to discuss the war in Ukraine“ by Agencies.
Article: “FBI Director Kash Patel plans Russia trip“ by Nahal Toosi, Kyle Cheney and John Sakellariadis.
Article: “FBI director Freeh in Russia“ (1997) by UPI.
Article: “Press thrown out of Rubio-Lavrov meeting after Ukraine war question gets cutting response“ by Hannah Broughton.
Article: “Republicans’ Criminal Referral of Jack Smith Exposed as Total Nonsense“ by Hafiz Rashid.
Article: “Jim Jordan“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say“ by Andrew Goudsward.
Why Are We Selling Saudi Arabia the Very Thing We’re Bombing Iran Over?
Article: “US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could pave the way for domestic nuclear enrichment“ by Maya Yang and Patrick Wintour.
Article: “What is the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal and why is it causing concern?“ by Jonathan Yerushalmy.
Article: “Rep. Garcia: Why Did Saudi Government Give Kushner $2 Billion?“ by Robert Garcia.
Article: “Trump Organization and Saudi developer unveil $10bn in projects“ by MEE.
Article: “Donald Trump’s $395m golf windfall revealed after PGA Tour and LIV intervention“ by Adam Williams.
Article: “Donald Trump Called ‘Beyond Repulsive’ After Remarks About Soldiers Killed In Iran“ by Lee Moran.
Article: “Jamal Khashoggi“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Mohammed bin Salman“ by Wikipedia.
Retired Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
Why Are ICE Officers Saying Morale Is Worse Than Under Biden?
Article: “The ‘Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage’ Are My New Personal Heroes“ by Claire Guinan.
Bill: “H.R.7296 - SAVE America Act“ by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act).
Article: “See government buildings where Trump has left his mark“ by USA Today.
Article: “Joe Madison“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “SHIBA: Become a Counselor“ by Oregon.
Article: “Antifa (United States)“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “DXing“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “The Nuremberg Trials“ by United States Holocaust Museum Holocaust Encyclopedia
Article: “ALS“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Former Fox News anchor dishes five-word plea to Donald Trump amid health concerns“ by Hannah Furnell.
Article: “Iran war has cost $37.5bn so far, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth tells lawmakers“ by Sakshi Venkatraman and Ben Hatton.
Article: ““Pentagon’s Iran War Bill Secretly Hits USD100 Billion — Munitions Stockpile Crisis Threatens US Power in Taiwan Strait”“ by Defence Security Asia.
Article: “Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say“ by Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto, Zachary Cohen, Jennifer Hansler.
Article: “Iran Conducted Missile Strikes on Secret CIA Facilities. Investigators Are Looking At Russia“ by Matias Civita.
Article: “Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Africa)“ by Wikipedia.
Hour Three: Britain’s New PM Andy Burnham and, does Larry the Cat (the official cat of #10 Downing Street) approve...?
- Victoria Jones, Chief Washington Analyst-The DC Radio Company @victoriajonesdc
Article: “Andy Burnham“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Andy Burnham declares Manchester’s Number 10 North open as Prime Minister to visit on Friday“ by Chris Slater.
Video: Larry the Cat remains Chief Mouser.
Article: “Meet Britain Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s neighbor, Larry the Cat“ by USA Today.
Article: “Economic effects of Brexit“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Andy Burnham calls for UK to rejoin EU within his lifetime and rejects claim he is fiscally irresponsible – as it happened | Politics“ by Europe Says.
Article: “What the EU wants from Andy Burnham“ by Jennifer Rankin, Lisa O’Carroll.
Article: “Andy Burnham vows to ‘end rough sleeping in our country’ in first instruction as Prime Minister“ by Ashley Cowburn.
Article: “Andy Burnham invites Donald Trump to visit Manchester in first phone call in Number 10“ by Miranda Pell.
Article: “Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?“ by Richard Partington.
Article: “Reform UK financial allegations“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires “ by Billy Stockwell.
Article: “Count Binface“ by Wikipedia.
Video: Count Binface is exposing British politics .
Article: “Trump threatens to revoke licenses of US networks for not carrying primetime speech“ by Helen Coster.
Article: “ICE Officers Reveal to Conservative Outlet Morale Under Trump Has Dropped Below Biden Years: ‘Powder Keg Ready to Blow’“ by Zachary Leeman.
Article: “SAVAK“ (former Iranian secret police) by Wikipedia.
Law: “Patriot Act“, 2001.
Article: “After “Political Terrorism” Summit, U.S. Names 43 Americans + Groups “ by Ken Klippenstein.
Article: “Fact Check: Free Government Phones“ by GovFacts.
Article: “Marc Maron“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Exclusive: Iranian girls killed by ‘double-tap’ strikes on Minab school“ by MEE.
Article: “UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran says bases are ‘legitimate targets’“ by Sean Seddon.
Article: “China adds 315 GW of solar in 2025“ by Vincent Shaw.
Article: “Israel and nuclear weapons“ by Wikipedia.