12/19/25 Crackdowns, Cash, and Unlawful Orders: Trump Pushes the Limits

The Trump administration prepares a sweeping crackdown on left-wing networks, raising urgent questions about civil liberties and who gets labeled a domestic threat. We break down new reporting on how far this crackdown could go — and who’s in the crosshairs.

Then, we follow the money behind Trump’s $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for troops, funded by military housing dollars, and examine what that tradeoff means for service members and their families.

Finally, a stunning warning from inside the Pentagon: the top lawyer for the Joint Chiefs told officers they should retire rather than carry out unlawful orders. What happens when loyalty, legality, and the chain of command collide?