Strings Attached (feat. Stephanie Ruhle)

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Today, Merrick Garland has released volume one of Jack Smith’s final report; Pete Hegseth faced off with Democrats during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing; Biden has closed a deal between Hamas and Israel to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages; House Republicans have passed an anti trans bill that will endanger Americans; a white supremacist group the Patriot Front has been ordered to pay millions to a black musician for a 2022 attack in Boston; Michelle Obama says she’s skipping Trump’s inauguration; Mike Johnson is in discussion about tying wildfire aid to the debt limit; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Stephanie Ruhle
The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC
The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle - Apple Podcasts
Stephanie Ruhle - Blue Sky
Stephanie Ruhle - Twitter

Stories:
Final Report on the Special Counsel's Investigations and Prosecutions Volume One - PDF (Justice.gov)

Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth pitches himself as a 'change agent' as he faces grilling in Senate hearing (NBC News)

Johnson confirms ‘discussions’ on tying wildfire aid to debt limit (POLITICO)

Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire and hostage deal, sources say - (Margaret Brennan, Haley Ott CBS News)

GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports (CNN Politics)

Good Trouble - Write and call your dem senators and make sure they vote no on the bill
Contacting U.S. Senators
U.S. Senate: States in the Senate
The Bill:
H.R.28 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

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From The Good News
Incidents | CAL FIRE

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Blue Sky

Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

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