Exclusive: Virginia Political Expert Carolyn Fiddler Breaks Down VA Supreme Court Decision
In this episode, Raw America host Carl Gibson sits down with Virginia political and legal expert Carolyn Fiddler to dissect the Virginia Supreme Court's unprecedented decision to invalidate a statewide election that took place in April 2024. Fiddler explains the three main legal arguments the Republican plaintiffs used—redefining the election date, procedural issues with a special legislative session, and an outdated constitutional amendment requirement—and why the court's reinterpretation of "election" was legally dubious. She also highlights the political context, noting that the justices were appointed by a GOP‑controlled legislature and that the ruling cost Virginia counties roughly $5 million in unrecovered election expenses. The discussion underscores how this decision diverges from past Virginia court practice and raises concerns about judicial overreach and the stability of democratic processes.
Ellison’s CBS Pushes Out 60 Minutes Star Over Trump Reporting
CBS, now under the control of billionaire Larry Ellison’s Skydance, has chosen not to renew the contract of 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi after her critical report on Trump’s El Salvador prison. The decision, driven by new editor Bari Weiss, exemplifies...
The Voting Rights Act Isn't Dead. A Lawyer Explains Why
The Supreme Court’s 6‑3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais reshaped Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, moving the burden from showing discriminatory effect to proving legislators’ intent. Attorney Anne Mitchell argues the ruling is a setback, not a death knell,...
Trump Screws Allies As ICE Contracts With Group Accused Of Torture
President Trump ordered the withdrawal of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s comments on Iran, a move that surprised the Pentagon and bypassed strategic reviews. The pullout reduces the U.S. forward presence in NATO and raises questions about...
Trump's FCC Chair Punishes ABC Over Kimmel
The Federal Communications Commission, led by Trump‑appointed chair Brendan Carr, ordered ABC to submit license renewal applications for its eight owned‑and‑operated stations within 30 days, ostensibly to investigate Disney’s diversity initiatives but widely seen as retaliation for Jimmy Kimmel’s on‑air...
Exclusive: Michigan US Senate Candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Healthcare, Trump and More
In this episode, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed, a physician‑epidemiologist, discusses his push for universal, single‑payer health care, emphasizing that the system’s cost is a major burden for Americans and that corporate money has corrupted Democratic messaging. He...
Jim Acosta Tells Me CNN Buyout “Absolutely Un-American”
Jim Acosta, former CNN White House correspondent and Substack publisher, told Raw America that a proposed buyout of CNN would be "absolutely un‑American." He framed the deal as a threat to journalistic independence and warned that corporate consolidation could erode...
Billionaire Ally of President Trump Shuts Down Longest Running News Show in America
CBS Radio, the flagship news network that supplied content to roughly 700 affiliate stations, has been shut down following its acquisition by billionaire David Ellison, a known ally of former President Donald Trump. Ellison’s restructuring plan also targets other Warner...
Exclusive: Former Biden DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer on Trump’s Corrupt Pardons
In this Raw America episode, former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer explains how President Trump has transformed the presidential pardon power into a political, pay‑for‑play system, promising preemptive pardons to staff and donors and bypassing the traditional, merit‑based vetting process....
The FBI Budget Has a Secret. It's About You.
The FBI’s 2027 budget request includes a permanent NSPM‑7 Joint Mission Center, a multi‑agency domestic terrorism task force that defines “anti‑American” and left‑wing activism as terrorist threats. Simultaneously, ICE has begun sharing more than 31,000 TSA traveler records with immigration...
Exclusive: Obama NATO Ambassador on Trump’s Iran Deal
In this episode, John Byrne talks with Ivo Dalder, former Obama NATO ambassador and Harvard Belfer Center senior fellow, about the fallout from the U.S. war in Iran and its impact on global security. Dalder explains how the cease‑fire leaves...
NEW: Hegseth 'Prays for Violence' As Corporate Media Betrays US
The post reports that Donald Trump is demanding Republicans eliminate the Senate filibuster to pass the SAVE Act, a voting‑restriction bill, while Senate leader John Thune rebuffs the push. It highlights Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leading a Pentagon worship service...
Here's What It'll Take to Win the Iran War
The author outlines the strategic, logistical, and political prerequisites for a successful U.S. campaign against Iran. He emphasizes the need for clear objectives, coalition building, and robust cyber‑and conventional capabilities. The piece also highlights the importance of managing regional escalation...
BREAKING: Trump’s Top Counterterrorism Official Just Resigned As Media Is Silent
Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, submitted his resignation on Tuesday, becoming the first senior Trump administration official to quit over the ongoing Iran conflict. In a publicly posted letter on X, Kent argued that Iran posed...