Ford News

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  • Ford News is the brainchild of new media journalist Johnathan Ford and media vet Brian London. Ford News aims to cover the current state of American politics, supported by facts and the truth while calling out those that aim to subvert American democracy. Weekly episodes of Ford News will bring you the latest scuttlebutt on the biggest news in the world of U.S. politics with some personal flair and humor mixed in.



    2024
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  • Season 2 - Episode 4 - Democracy Dies with DOGE and DOJ

    Season 2 - Episode 4 - Democracy Dies with DOGE and DOJ
    Feb 18 2025
    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the show by digging into the fallout as the Department of Justice began to meddle in the work of the Southern District of New York and the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams. There were mass resignations and a myriad of letters going back and forth. It's something out of a movie, or, in this case, Trump's America.

    In segment two, we discuss the courts being the last crumbs of hope as our constitutional republic gets closer to collapse as DOGE continues to weave their way through every federal agency, haphazardly firing people and shutting departments down like they are Big Box stores from a bygone era.

    Segment three brings us to the "Ford Fact Check," where Johnathan walks us through the many lies told by Elon Musk as he dismantles our government. $50 Million for condoms? Gaza? Social Security Fraud?


    LINKS


    The Southern District of New York refused to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams


    READ: Resignation letter from acting US attorney in New York and DOJ’s response | CNN Politics

    Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing to drop case against Mayor Adams | AP News

    Danielle Sassoon and Other Officials Resign After Order to Drop Eric Adams Case - The New York Times


    DOGE stopped by courts

    Judge Upholds Ban on Musk's DOGE From Accessing Sensitive US Treasury Systems - Newsweek

    Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint | Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute


    Ford Fact Check

    Elon Musk walks back GAZA claim

    ‘Some of the things that I say will be incorrect’: Musk backs away from false claim of $50 million for Gaza condoms | CNN Politics

    Elon Musk's misinformation about Social Security

    Nope. There are no 150-year-olds on Social Security. It's COBOL!--UPDATED Feb 15

    What is COBOL?
    COBOL - Wikipedia
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    43 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 3 - Treasury invaded by Musk, Allies look past the US and Trump as partner

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Treasury invaded by Musk, Allies look past the US and Trump as partner
    Feb 3 2025
    Johnathan and Brian start this episode by diving into the debacle of the Trump tariffs that the 47th president has levied on Mexico, Canada, and China. Nothing good will come from this, and Johnathan and Brian explain what the impacts will be and why the notion that everything can be "Made in America" is false. In segment two, we focus on Elon Musk and his DOGE bros who have just waltzed into federal buildings and set up shop, accessing our most personal information. How is this legal? It's certainly not ethical. Where is Congress on this? The Ford Fact Check takes us to the horrific plane/helicopter crash in Washington D.C., and the president's lack of empathy. Instead, Trump blamed DEI. What a disgrace! LINKS Justin Trudeau's speechRead Justin Trudeau's speech in response to Trump's tariffs | CBC NewsTrump's Tariffs Trump's Tariffs and What's at Stake, in Nine ChartsWhat to know about Trump's tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China | AP NewsWho pays for Tariffs?Who Pays the Price When Tariffs Increase? - Alex Demas - The DispatchWho smuggles in Fentanyl?American citizens smuggle more fentanyl into the US than migrants, data show | KPBS Public MediaCanada Fentanyl Illegal Immigration and Fentanyl at the U.S. Northern and Southwest Borders - FactCheck.orgImmigration law 8 U.S. Code § 1158 - Asylum | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information InstituteDow Drops 650 Early Morning Trading Dow futures drop more than 650 points after Trump hits U.S. trading partners with tariffsDoge Bros https://x.com/tysonbrody/status/1886203067307057288/photo/2Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources | AP NewsDEI study Why White Women Benefitted The Most From DEI ProgramsTrue Merit-based system through DEITrump's missing the point on DEI and meritocracy, experts say - ABC NewsDefinition of DEIDiversity, equity, and inclusion - WikipediaGeorge H. W. Bush on Immigration
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    48 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 2 - Trump Breaking Laws, and Our Government and the truth about Immigration

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Trump Breaking Laws, and Our Government and the truth about Immigration
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian dig into the actions the Trump Administration took during the first week of Trump's return to office. We focus on immigration and deportation. What are the facts and the truths?

    In segment 2, we talk about the 18-plus IGs fired by the Trump Administration. Is that even legal? What is an Inspector General? We clear all of this up.

    Then, we round out the show with the Ford Fact Check. This week we focus on the impact that mass deportations and the stopping of immigration will have on the economy. Good luck to all of us being able to afford produce, or dairy, or meat.


    LINKS

    Lindsey Graham Says Trump broke the law

    Donald Trump Just 'Technically' Violated the Law—Lindsey Graham - Newsweek


    Trump Fires Inspectors General

    Trump fires inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies | CNN Politics

    Trump fires 18 inspectors general overnight in a legally murky move


    Federal Judge Blocks Trump Birthright EO

    Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order attempting to end birthright citizenship | PBS News


    ICE arrest veteran in New Jersey

    ICE Detains US Military Veteran Without Warrant - Newsweek


    Colombia President

    Colombia’s president says he will deny entry of US deportation flights
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    47 mins

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