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What can new revelations can we expect from the ongoing investigation of U.S. military spending at a Trump resort?

Politico reporter @NatashaBertrand, who broke this important story, answered this question and more on the new episode of my #OnTopic podcast, out today!
Natasha explained how her source first informed the House Oversight committee but was frustrated after there was no progress. I was struck by how passive House Oversight was in the face of stonewalling from the Trump Administration.
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There are many great Android apps. Here's the Stitcher link: stitcher.com/podcast/renato…
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THREAD: What should we make of news that the officer who killed #GeorgeFloyd will be charged with second-degree murder and that the other officers will be charged with aiding and abetting the murder?
1/ To prove that Chauvin was guilty of second-degree murder, prosecutors will have to prove that he intended to kill Floyd.

To prove the other officers aided and abetted Floyd’s murder, they’ll have to prove the officers knew Chauvin was murdering Floyd and helped him succeed.
2/ It will be challenging to prove those charges beyond a reasonable doubt based solely on the video footage.

Chauvin will argue that even if he got carried away in the heat of the moment and intended to hurt Floyd, he didn’t intentionally kill him.
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Does Trump have authority to use the U.S. military domestically against our own citizens? Can he take over the D.C. police force?

Law professor @steve_vladeck answered these questions and more on the new episode of my #OnTopic podcast, out today!
Check out past episodes, learn about our guests, submit feedback, and learn how to gain access to more content at our website (link below).

In particular, I'm interested to hear how you want #OnTopic to cover the coronavirus. Submit feedback here: ontopicpodcast.com
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THREAD: What should we make of the arrest of the officer who killed #GeorgeFloyd on state third-degree murder charges?
1/ Although there are both federal and state investigations of former officer Derek Chauvin, he was only arrested on a state third-degree murder charge.

As a starting point, that does *not* mean he ultimately won't be charged by the Feds or face additional state charges.
2/ Chauvin was charged with the most straightforward, readily provable crime. In Minnesota, third-degree murder is when you cause the death of another by "perpetuating an act eminently dangerous to others and evincing a depraved mind, without regard for human life."
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