DOGE Dunces, Depositions, DC Cops and Scoop Ethics (Half the Answer #73, with Marisa Kabas)

DC cops assisted the DOGE boys in breaking into the United States Institute of Peace office in March 2025—and now journalist Marisa Kabas of the Handbasket has obtained their body cam footage from that day. She tells Trent and Caitlin how she did it, and they discuss the total disregard for life, law, and locked doors that was on display that day, as well as the frustrating events following Marisa's FOIA success.

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Marisa Kabas (@marisakabas.bsky.social)

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Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid

Footage obtained by The Handbasket’s lawsuit shows a hostile takeover on March 17, 2025.

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