DHS Funding Negotiations, Russia Attacks Ukraine Power Grid, Nationalizing Elections

The podcast covers three main news stories: the end of the partial government shutdown and the ongoing negotiations regarding immigration enforcement, the resumption of Russian attacks on Ukraine despite ongoing peace talks, and President Trump's call for the federal government to take over elections in some states. Regarding immigration, Congress has nine days to negotiate the Department of Homeland Security budget, with Democrats pushing for body cameras and restrictions on administrative warrants. On Ukraine, despite optimism from President Trump about peace talks, Russia has resumed attacks, and NATO's Secretary General has expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to peace. Finally, Trump's proposal to nationalize elections raises constitutional questions, as states traditionally manage elections.