Vetting Failures, Mental Health, and Politicized Justice

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "A House of Dynamite" by Catherine Bigelow - A Netflix film that critics and policymakers are calling "exceptionally powerful" and "required viewing."

Podcasts

• "Serious Trouble" - Co-hosted by Ken White, this legal podcast discusses various legal topics.

Articles & Papers

• New York Times report on Minnesota fraud - This report detailed a massive fraud targeting Minnesota's social services programs during COVID, involving some members of the state's Somali diaspora.
• "The Washington Post" article on alleged war crimes - This article reported that Secretary of Defense Pete He reportedly told SEAL Team 6 to "kill everybody" aboard a suspected drug trafficking ship in the Caribbean, leading to two strikes and alleged deaths of survivors.
• "National Review" article by Andrew McCarthy - This article suggests that if the events detailed by The Washington Post are true, they could constitute war crimes under federal law.
• "The New Yorker" article on Pete He's fascination with war crimes - This article recounts Pete He's past efforts as a Fox News host to highlight stories of war criminals and his views on the Geneva Conventions.

People Mentioned

• Ken White (Criminal Defense Attorney and former Federal Prosecutor) - Discussed the role of mental health in judicial processes, the Department of Justice's handling of cases, and presidential pardons.
• Andrew McCarthy (Conservative Pundit) - Wrote an article suggesting that certain actions, if true, could be considered war crimes.
• Tim Kaine (Virginia Democratic Senator) - Agreed that the reported actions, if true, would be a clear violation of the DOD's own laws of war and international laws, rising to the level of a war crime.
• Daniel Di Donato (Freshman at the University of Alabama) - Claimed to have drawn the new state senate map for Alabama that was ordered by a federal judge.
• Catherine Bigelow (Academy Award-winning director) - Director of the Netflix film "A House of Dynamite."

Organizations & Institutions

• US Department of Justice (DOJ) - Discussed in the context of its handling of high-profile cases, the death penalty, and its perceived failures under the current administration.
• United States Attorney for the District of Columbia - Mentioned as upgrading charges against the alleged shooter to first-degree murder.
• US District Judge Anna Manasco - Ruled that Alabama had violated the Voting Rights Act and ordered a new state senate map.
• Adobe Analytics - Provided data on Black Friday sales, including record spending and popular purchase categories.
• Salesforce - Found that US shoppers bought fewer items on Black Friday despite higher overall spending.

Websites & Online Resources

• Truth Social - President Trump's social media platform where he posted about the Minnesota fraud.
• The Hill (News Nation) - Interviewed Daniel Di Donato about his involvement in the redistricting process.
• X (formerly Twitter) - Secretary of Defense Pete He used this platform to post a lengthy response regarding the alleged war crimes.
• Apple Podcasts - Mentioned as a platform to subscribe and leave reviews for the podcast.
• YouTube - Mentioned as a platform to watch the podcast.
• Crooked.com/store - Mentioned for purchasing "crooked merch" with a discount.
• Crooked.com/subscribe - Mentioned for subscribing to the "What A Day" newsletter.

Other Resources

• "Meet the Press" (NBC) - Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz appeared on this show to defend himself against a New York Times report.
• "Face the Nation" (CBS) - Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine spoke on this show regarding potential war crimes.