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A Federal Court Rules That Trump and Hegseth Violated the Posse Comitatus Act and That Trump is Creating a National Police Force With Himself as Its Chief–Does Xi Jinping Command the World Stage Because of His Diplomatic Skills or Because of Trump’s Blundering Lack of Diplomacy?–A Mayor Mamdani Will Need A Mass Movement Behind Him To Overcome an Establishment Out to Crush Him

A Federal Court Rules That Trump and Hegseth Violated the Posse Comitatus Act and That Trump is Creating a National Police Force With Himself as Its Chief We begin with today’s ruling by a US District Judge that Trump and Hegseth violated the Posse Comitatus Act in deploying National Guard troops and Marines to Los … Continued


City Cat Radio

City Cat Radio – September 3, 2025

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City Cat Radio, the weekly radio program of Oakland’s own DJ/Producer/Engineer DJ HENROC, is designed to celebrate plain old good music including Soul, Roots, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afro Beat, Funk, House and Underground Hip Hop. For nearly 25yrs, DJ HENROC has played at some the world’s premier venues and has collected music from all musical … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal judge rules Trump’s use of military in Los Angeles was illegal; Union leaders accuse Trump administration of largest union-busting effort in US history; Gaza Freedom Flotilla sets sail to break Israeli blockade to deliver humanitarian aid; … Continued