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A split image showing Tammany Hall and the U.S. Capitol, symbolizing Corruption in Both Parties in American political history.

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Corruption in Both Parties: Lessons from History

📰 Corruption in Both Parties stretches from Tammany Hall’s Democratic machine to today’s Republican power struggles. In this Lest We Forget History episode, Lillian Cauldwell connects past and present to reveal how political influence and wealth continue shaping American government.

Commentary with Lillian Cauldwell on the possible Government Shutdown 2025.

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Possible Government Shutdown 2025?

In this Special Report, Lillian Cauldwell discusses the speculations around a Possible Government Shutdown 2025 and how it might impact Americans.

Image of the U.S. Constitution parchment with a gavel and scales of justice, symbolizing U.S. Constitution Rights and judicial power

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U.S. Constitution Rights in Article III Explained

Lillian Cauldwell examines U.S. Constitution Rights in Article III, Section 2, highlighting freedoms secured through America’s struggles and judicial authority.

Burned U.S. government document with black redaction bars and a "DESTROYED" file folder, symbolizing erasure of presidential accountability.

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Erasing Accountability: Lessons from History

Lillian Cauldwell investigates how erasing accountability threatens democracy. Learn what history teaches us—and what’s at risk today.

Historic illustration of Presidents Buchanan and Johnson with U.S. Constitution backdrop and silhouette, symbolizing how leaders undermined the Constitution.

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Presidents Who Undermined the Constitution

Lillian C. examines how past and present U.S. presidents undermined the Constitution, revealing the lasting impact of failed leadership on American democracy.

The U.S. Capitol building at sunset with a faded American flag overlay, symbolizing declining accountability in U.S. leadership.

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Accountability in U.S. Leadership Ignored

Special Report with Lillian Cauldwell exposes the decline of accountability in U.S. leadership. Learn how disregard for laws and ethics threatens future generations.