{"id":8817,"date":"2025-05-04T10:22:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T10:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelightnews.com\/category\/politics\/trump-is-attacking-big-bird-to-distract-from-polling-numbers-and-economic-concerns-analyst\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T10:22:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T10:22:25","slug":"trump-is-attacking-big-bird-to-distract-from-polling-numbers-and-economic-concerns-analyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluelightnews.com\/category\/politics\/trump-is-attacking-big-bird-to-distract-from-polling-numbers-and-economic-concerns-analyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump is \u2018attacking Big Bird\u2019 to distract from polling numbers and economic concerns: Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-testid=\"video-page\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"video-page__player\"><picture class data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305230029_n_witt_hardaway_buck_trump_attack_big_bird_npr_pbs_polls_economic_concerns_250503_1920x1080-3wp9om.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<section data-testid=\"playlist-drawer\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305263694_n_witt_garcia_waltz_hegseth_trump_national_security_economy_empty_ports_immigration_250503_1920x1080-2r7vpe.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;Huge blow to the economy and workers&rsquo; to see ports empty of shipments: Rep. Garcia<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">07:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305245639_n_witt_alcindor_insana_sacks_trump_china_trade_tariffs_spy_cia_buffett_250503_1920x1080-vkscwf.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;We will see empty shelves&rsquo; if negotiations with China take too long: CNBC commentator<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">09:53<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<p>Now Playing<\/p>\n<picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305230029_n_witt_hardaway_buck_trump_attack_big_bird_npr_pbs_polls_economic_concerns_250503_1920x1080-3wp9om.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<p>UP NEXT<\/p>\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305217989_n_witt_baker_brown_quiet_escalation_tariffs_auto_low_cost_imports_white_house_250503_1920x1080-pmbvsa.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;Quiet escalation&rsquo; of tariffs on everyday goods and autos take effect. What does it mean for you?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">10:18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305218579_n_witt_berger_scotus_intimidated_scared_trump_admin_target_judges_deportations_250503_1920x1080-8ycnao.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">SCOTUS &lsquo;feels intimidated, scared&rsquo; over Trump admin targeting judges: Fmr. federal prosecutor<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">07:46<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305215729_n_witt_boushey_trump_actively_making_recession_more_painful_tariffs_proposal_250503_1920x1080-djcgki.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump &lsquo;actively&rsquo; doing things to make a recession &lsquo;much more painful&rsquo;: Fmr. Biden economic advisor<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">06:53<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746298851317_n_witt_brk_churchhilldown_tariffs_250503_1920x1080-4ssmyq.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Churchill Downs CEO: Track renovation put on pause over tariffs<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">01:49<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746294792509_n_witt_brk_newark_delays_250503_1920x1080-3tc0bo.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Hundreds of delays at Newark airport due to construction and understaffing<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">02:44<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745802799422_n_witt_LAURAFRIEDMAN_250427_1920x1080-6ulp3l.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Greenland is &lsquo;worried&rsquo; U.S. will invade: Dem sounds alarm on Trump&rsquo;s annex talk<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">05:19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745799979340_n_witt_CONCLAVE_250427_1920x1080-8gdo7y.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;Conclave&rsquo; author reveals insider look into the &lsquo;ultimate election&rsquo;<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">07:20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745799034659_n_witt_ANGIECRAIG_250427_1920x1080-mg95z2.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;We know you didn&rsquo;t vote for this&rsquo;: Rep. Angie Craig on Trump&rsquo;s economy<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">04:22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745778396273_n_witt_brk_vanocuver_suspect_250427_1920x1080-28ncvp.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Police: suspect in Vancouver car ramming had a history of mental illness<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">01:51<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745774011934_n_witt_brk_noem_purse_thief_250427_1920x1080-slh9mn.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Suspect arrested in theft of Kristi Noem&rsquo;s purse is in U.S. illegally, officials say<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">01:17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745717271581_n_witt_SIDDIQUI_250426_1920x1080-q8b31r.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Why Musk scaling back his work at DOGE is a &lsquo;perfect storm&rsquo;<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">04:45<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745715582786_n_witt_LAROCCO_250426_1920x1080-tbo1ld.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Empty shelves to &lsquo;hit us in waves&rsquo; amid trade war: What to expect<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">06:06<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745713127340_n_witt_BAKER_250426_1920x1080-32iuc5.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump doubting Putin is a &lsquo;change of course&rsquo;: Journalist<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">04:43<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745693839331_n_witt_brk_engel_explosion_iran_250426_1920x1080-aigjtk.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Massive explosion at Iranian port where hazardous chemicals were stored<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">02:07<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745182005899_n_witt_singh_nothing_hegseth_normal_pentagon_turmoil_250420_1920x1080-jxo0q6.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;Nothing about this is normal&rsquo;: Fmr. Pentagon official blasts turmoil in Hegseth&rsquo;s Pentagon staff<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">05:39<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745181984821_n_witt_druke_ocasiocortez_firebrand_early_presidential_democratic_frontrunner_250420_1920x1080-62ab88.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Is &lsquo;firebrand&rsquo; Ocasio-Cortez the early 2028 front-runner Democrats can rally behind?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">05:40<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_04\/1745181980284_n_witt_auchincloss_putin_smells_trump_administration_defeatism_ukraine_peace_250420_1920x1080-wlc6y2.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Putin &lsquo;can smell&rsquo; Trump admin&rsquo;s &lsquo;defeatism&rsquo; over stalled Ukraine peace talks: Rep. Auchincloss<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">04:21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section data-testid=\"video-page-playlist\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305263694_n_witt_garcia_waltz_hegseth_trump_national_security_economy_empty_ports_immigration_250503_1920x1080-2r7vpe.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;Huge blow to the economy and workers&rsquo; to see ports empty of shipments: Rep. Garcia<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">07:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305245639_n_witt_alcindor_insana_sacks_trump_china_trade_tariffs_spy_cia_buffett_250503_1920x1080-vkscwf.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;We will see empty shelves&rsquo; if negotiations with China take too long: CNBC commentator<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">09:53<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div>\n<p>Now Playing<\/p>\n<picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305230029_n_witt_hardaway_buck_trump_attack_big_bird_npr_pbs_polls_economic_concerns_250503_1920x1080-3wp9om.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump is &lsquo;attacking Big Bird&rsquo; to distract from polling numbers and economic concerns: Analyst<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">08:14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<p>UP NEXT<\/p>\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305217989_n_witt_baker_brown_quiet_escalation_tariffs_auto_low_cost_imports_white_house_250503_1920x1080-pmbvsa.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">&lsquo;Quiet escalation&rsquo; of tariffs on everyday goods and autos take effect. What does it mean for you?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">10:18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305218579_n_witt_berger_scotus_intimidated_scared_trump_admin_target_judges_deportations_250503_1920x1080-8ycnao.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">SCOTUS &lsquo;feels intimidated, scared&rsquo; over Trump admin targeting judges: Fmr. federal prosecutor<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">07:46<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_05\/1746305215729_n_witt_boushey_trump_actively_making_recession_more_painful_tariffs_proposal_250503_1920x1080-djcgki.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump &lsquo;actively&rsquo; doing things to make a recession &lsquo;much more painful&rsquo;: Fmr. 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