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Don’t let Trump take credit for this. Via Kyle Griffin: ...

2025-01-01T14:17:15Z

Don’t let Trump take credit for this.

Via Kyle Griffin:

Starting TODAY, a key provision of the Inflation Reduction Act goes into effect: Limiting annual out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs to $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries.

19 million people are expected to save an average of $400 each.

“#Russia Set To Lose Sole Mediterranean Base As Warships Leave ...

2024-12-09T14:31:47Z

“#Russia Set To Lose Sole Mediterranean Base As Warships Leave Port

Russia's military presence at the Syrian port that provided its footprint in the Mediterranean is evaporating following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, it has been reported, dealing a strategic blow for Putin”
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-set-lose-sole-mediterranean-base-warships-leave-port-1997514

#WompWomp “Mischief”? OTTAWA - Pat King, one of the most ...

2024-11-22T16:54:28Z

#WompWomp

“Mischief”?

OTTAWA - Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa has been found guilty of two counts of mischief.
#Canada
https://trib.al/HzAcNY8

Ret. U.S. Navy Admiral Steve Abbot: #Trump lost the respect of ...

2024-10-06T20:36:49Z

Ret. U.S. Navy Admiral Steve Abbot: #Trump lost the respect of veterans — including me. He's a risk to our democracy.

"For the sake of our nation's safety and stability, I urge my fellow veterans not to vote for Donald Trump. He is unfit to return to the presidency.

"He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened." https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/10/05/trump-attacks-military-families-veterans-vote-harris/75458231007/

That’s nice. ...

2024-09-14T18:11:24Z

That’s nice. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

'It just exploded': Springfield woman claims she never meant to spark false rumors about Haitians https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-just-exploded-springfield-woman-says-never-meant-spark-rumors-haitian-rcna171099

They weren't tricked... unless they're stupider than we ...

2024-08-15T21:22:58Z

They weren't tricked... unless they're stupider than we thought. This is Trump's M.O.

Rupar:

We are 20 minutes into #Trump's rant and he has yet to take a single question. He basically tricked CNN and Fox News into giving him free airtime.

#ClusterFox

🫣 🍄 Via Scaramucci: #Trump is a big baby, which is why he ...

2024-08-13T19:26:28Z

🫣 🍄

Via Scaramucci:

#Trump is a big baby, which is why he has all that hyper-masculinity, bullying, tough-guy intimidation, enemies lists—all the stupid stuff that small-penis people have.

Not at all #racist or trying to start a race war. Nah. "Just ...

2024-08-13T19:19:22Z

Not at all #racist or trying to start a race war. Nah. "Just Trump being Trump," right?

Via Josh Marshall:

This is the official #Trump campaign account.

#WompWomp The #Trump campaign and the RNC lost another attempt to ...

2024-08-10T13:19:17Z

#WompWomp

The #Trump campaign and the RNC lost another attempt to weaken mail-in voting after a #Nevada judge denied their request to block the state from counting ballots received after Election Day that do not have a postmark.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/nevada-court-rejects-trump-campaigns-attempt-to-throw-out-some-mail-in-ballots/

Presidential candidate #RFKJr floated taking a job in a #Trump ...

2024-07-22T16:54:26Z

Presidential candidate #RFKJr floated taking a job in a #Trump White House as he weighed an endorsement for the Republican nominee -WaPo

11/ Trump's biggest lie of all: He had nothing to do w/ J6

2024-07-05T19:41:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…h8rv
_________________________

11/ Trump's biggest lie of all: He had nothing to do w/ J6

President #Biden: "For all practical purposes, today's ...

2024-07-01T23:51:12Z

President #Biden:

"For all practical purposes, today's decision almost certainly means that there are virtually no limits on what a president can do. This is a fundamentally new principle. And it's a dangerous precedent. Because the power of the office will no longer be constrained by the law, even including the Supreme Court of the United States. The only limits will be self-imposed."

ChristoFascists just doing their thing #Oklahoma’s state ...

2024-06-27T21:02:53Z

ChristoFascists just doing their thing

#Oklahoma’s state superintendent on Thursday directed all public schools to teach the Bible, including the Ten Commandments. The superintendent, who is a Republican, described the Bible as an “indispensable historical and cultural touchstone.” https://nyti.ms/3VLxvIa

Via Elie Mystal: CNN excluding Black owned press from attending ...

2024-06-27T18:45:17Z

Via Elie Mystal:

CNN excluding Black owned press from attending the presidential #debate IN ATLANTA is so very on point for late stage American corporate media.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/cnn-backlash-exclusion-black-media-presidential-debate/85-3f2c6eed-c118-46cf-bcb7-4023863b8837

Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the U.S., allowing ...

2024-06-24T23:03:22Z

Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the U.S., allowing him to go free https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/julian-assange-reached-plea-deal-us-allowing-go-free-rcna158695

“Fed judge temp blocked #Iowa law that allowed law enforcement ...

2024-06-17T22:43:03Z

“Fed judge temp blocked #Iowa law that allowed law enforcement in state to file criminal charges against people w outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to US..issued prelim injunction bc he said DOJ & civil rights groups who filed suit against the state were likely to succeed in their argument that fed #immigration law preempted the law approved this spring by Iowa lawmakers”
https://apnews.com/article/139102b0ce2e73b2821eba84a6758f75

Hell yeah. #TrumpTrial #GUILTY #Trump ...

2024-05-30T21:29:42Z

Hell yeah.
#TrumpTrial #GUILTY #Trump

#BREAKING 💥🔥 TO REPEAT, #TrumpTrial #TRUMP GUILTY ON ALL ...

2024-05-30T21:09:31Z

#BREAKING 💥🔥
TO REPEAT, #TrumpTrial

#TRUMP GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS!!!!!!!!

#RIP Morgan Spurlock, the filmmaker behind the award-winning ...

2024-05-24T14:05:07Z

#RIP Morgan Spurlock, the filmmaker behind the award-winning documentary "Super Size Me," died from cancer complications, his family announced on Friday.

Spurlock died Thursday, according to his family. He was 53 years old.

https://trib.al/K6evlTZ

#Israel ordered to immediately halt Rafah offensive by top U.N. ...

2024-05-24T13:30:37Z

#Israel ordered to immediately halt Rafah offensive by top U.N. court

Israel is unlikely to comply with the order, which the top United Nations court has no power to enforce, but the landmark ruling will pile pressure on the increasingly isolated U.S. ally. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-halt-rafah-offensive-international-court-of-justice-ruling-rcna153867

Via Scott MacFarlane: Now co-sponsoring Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) ...

2024-05-24T13:23:25Z

Via Scott MacFarlane:

Now co-sponsoring Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) resolution to censure Supreme Court Justice Sam #Alito:

Rep Delia Ramirez (D-IL)
Rep Becca Balint (D-VT)
Rep Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)
Rep Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
Rep Kevin Mullin (D-CA)
Rep Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Rep Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)

Via Emptywheel: Trump's kind of people. Via Hannah Allam: ...

2024-05-24T13:18:28Z

Via Emptywheel:

Trump's kind of people.

Via Hannah Allam:

“In March 2023, Mattus changed his profile picture to an upside-down American flag with the phrase, ‘We are not OK.’”

An Illinois man arrested after police found pipe bombs in a vehicle frequently posted civil war fantasies and right-wing conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, Covid-19, and immigrants

More: trib.al/21YhdgW

Another loooong day of packing up a POD, this time with ...

2024-05-24T00:10:55Z

Another loooong day of packing up a POD, this time with furniture, so sorry for short/no replies.

Time to rest, so here is today's Daily Dose of dopey #CountdownToCanada gifs. Click on the hashtag to see all of them. Hammy even makes an appearance!

#Canada 🇨🇦

Have a good evening.

SUNDAY IS THE BIG DAY.

#WompWomp Via Angry Staffer: Most transparent pump and dump in ...

2024-04-15T13:52:49Z

#WompWomp

Via Angry Staffer:

Most transparent pump and dump in history

Via Josh Marshall:

Say it with me: Everything out of their mouths is a lie and/or ...

2024-03-28T13:50:38Z

Say it with me: Everything out of their mouths is a lie and/or projection/confession.

“A judge ruled that the Georgia Republican Party’s first vice chairman, Brian K. Pritchard, violated state election laws when he voted 9 times while serving probation for a felony check forgery sentence”

Judge rules #Georgia #Republican Party vice chairman voted illegally https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-judge-rules-that-republican-brian-k-pritchard-voted-illegally/M4A27QQNQJDW7MTI66MRF5B4EQ/

👋🏼 Judge declines to dismiss charges against Sen. Bob ...

2024-03-14T21:01:00Z

👋🏼 Judge declines to dismiss charges against Sen. Bob #Menendez in bribery case

Menendez sought to dismiss charges including conspiracy to commit bribery.

https://trib.al/WzxIrpr

👎🏻NYT—The NFL star Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura, the ...

2024-03-12T21:09:35Z

👎🏻NYT—The NFL star Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura, the former Minnesota governor, top the running mate list of the longshot candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Kennedy said he had been speaking with Rodgers “pretty continuously” for the past month.

#WompWomp Via Josh Gerstein: NEW: A favored legal tactic of ...

2024-03-12T20:56:02Z

#WompWomp

Via Josh Gerstein:

NEW: A favored legal tactic of conservative groups and states suffers a major setback as federal judiciary moves against so-called 'judge-shopping' https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/federal-courts-move-against-judge-shopping-00146594

They can't even stand being with each other. Via Rupar: the ...

2024-03-12T19:35:03Z

They can't even stand being with each other.

Via Rupar:

the Republican parties aren't as fun in the post-Madison Cawthorn era

Olivia Beavers:

👀 Less than 100 House GOP members are going to the Republican retreat in West Virginia this week, per source familiar

I think we know--other than Trump-- who has cognitive issues, and ...

2024-03-12T19:29:44Z

I think we know--other than Trump-- who has cognitive issues, and it's not Biden.👇🏼

Via Scott MacFarlane:

At news conference, Sen. Mitch #McConnell (R-KY) comment on Sen. #KatieBritt (R-AL) response to State of the Union: "We were proud of Senator Britt. Thought she did a great job. I have zero criticism of her performance. I thought it was really outstanding"

Via Democracy Docket: #Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signs a law ...

2024-03-12T19:27:19Z

Via Democracy Docket:

#Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signs a law to make it easier for election officials to purge voters from the rolls in an alleged effort to remove wrongfully registered noncitizens. A similar program in Texas was subject to a flurry of litigation.

Snap. Via WH Deputy Press Sec. Andrew Bates: Hope his ...

2024-03-12T18:54:10Z

Snap.

Via WH Deputy Press Sec. Andrew Bates:

Hope his memory's ok

Glenn Thrush:

#Hur makes a significant factual error. He says Dana Remus was President Obama's White House counsel. She was, in fact, President #Biden's counsel.

Via Brian Tyler Cohen: A video has been unearthed showing ...

2024-03-12T18:49:15Z

Via Brian Tyler Cohen:

A video has been unearthed showing Trump-appointed prosecutor Robert #Hur claiming that Bush v. Gore happened in “2001” or “2002.”

It happened in 2000.

By his own logic, he must have dementia.

Hours before the #Uvalde City Council was expected to reject a ...

2024-03-12T18:33:42Z

Hours before the #Uvalde City Council was expected to reject a report clearing local police officers of wrongdoing during the Robb Elementary School massacre, the city’s police chief abruptly announced he is quitting.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/11/us/uvalde-former-mayor-report-robb-elementary?cid=ios_app

#Toodles! 👋🏼 “Republican Rep. Ken Buck of #Colorado, a ...

2024-03-12T18:30:36Z

#Toodles! 👋🏼

“Republican Rep. Ken Buck of #Colorado, a hardline conservative who has clashed with his own party at times, said Tuesday that he will leave Congress before the end of his term.

“Today, I am announcing that I will depart Congress at the end of next week,” Buck said…departure from the House will shake up the chamber’s partisan breakdown, where Republicans control only a very narrow majority”

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/12/politics/ken-buck-leaving-congress-early/index.html?Profile=cnnbrk&Date=20240312

See you later. Eye dr appointment. I'll be dilated when I get ...

2024-03-12T16:42:14Z

See you later.

Eye dr appointment.

I'll be dilated when I get back, so that should be fun.

Via Scott MacFarlane: Former Special Counsel Robert #Hur gets ...

2024-03-12T16:34:19Z

Via Scott MacFarlane:

Former Special Counsel Robert #Hur gets blistered by Republicans today too

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) tells Hur: "Unfortunately, you are part of the Praetorian guard"

Exclusive: “United States is preparing a new military aid ...

2024-03-12T16:26:03Z

Exclusive: “United States is preparing a new military aid package for #Ukraine that could be worth as much as $400 million, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, the first such move in months as additional funds for Kyiv remain blocked by Republican leaders in Congress” https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-preparing-new-weapons-package-ukraine-officials-2024-03-12/

Via George Conway: I think #Biden’s State of the Union address ...

2024-03-12T16:21:12Z

Via George Conway:

I think #Biden’s State of the Union address last week and #Hur’s immolation today will go down in political history as Reagan’s “I am not going to exploit … my opponent’s youth and experience” moment … only on steroids.

Hey anyone, if you can grab the vid, that would be great! Via ...

2024-03-12T16:18:51Z

Hey anyone, if you can grab the vid, that would be great!

Via Rupar:

Swalwell put together his own supercut of #Trump shorting out time after time after time -- and it's perhaps even more brutal than Nadler's 😬 #Hur

Via Rupar: SWALWELL: You want to be perceived, understandably, as ...

2024-03-12T16:18:20Z

Via Rupar:

SWALWELL: You want to be perceived, understandably, as credible, so I want to 1st see if u will pledge to not accept an apptmt from #Trump if he is elected again as pres.
#HUR:..I'm not here to testify today about what will happen in the future

Acyn:
Swalwell: You said to Pres #Biden, “u appear to have a photographic understanding & recall.” Did you say that?

Hur: Those words do appear in the transcript

Swalwell: Never appeared in your report

Hur: It does not appear in my report

Via Sawyer Hackett: Robert #Hur and James Comer can’t even ...

2024-03-12T16:16:30Z

Via Sawyer Hackett:

Robert #Hur and James Comer can’t even remember who served as General Counsel to Obama vs Biden—they both get it wrong here!

And we’re talking about #Biden’s memory?

2/ B-H: President Biden immediately remembered the exact date ...

2024-03-12T14:52:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…xdlx
_________________________

2/ B-H:

President Biden immediately remembered the exact date that his son Beau passed away, despite Republican counsel Hur’s claim that he couldn’t remember

Biden-Harris HQ is all over the #Biden #Hur issue, rapid response ...

2024-03-12T14:51:03Z

Biden-Harris HQ is all over the #Biden #Hur issue, rapid response galore: 1/…

You’ll have to find the video, it was great. But damn, he left ...

2024-03-12T14:44:16Z

You’ll have to find the video, it was great.

But damn, he left out the part where Trump ID’d E Jean Carroll as Marla Maples.

Rupar:

Oof -- Nadler put together a brutal supercut of Trump gaffing and shorting out

#Hur #Biden.

Via Scott MacFarlane: TODAY: At House hearing on #Jan6 pipe ...

2024-03-12T14:15:16Z

Via Scott MacFarlane:

TODAY: At House hearing on #Jan6 pipe bombs, an FBI expert will testify, "The devices appear to have been constructed from common materials available for purchase almost anywhere. This makes identifying their source difficult without further information."

Via Judd Legum: So #Hur said that #Biden couldn't remember ...

2024-03-12T14:13:46Z

Via Judd Legum:

So #Hur said that #Biden couldn't remember when his son died within several years and that was proof that his memory was shot but now the transcript has been released and it turns out Biden immediately recalled the MONTH and DAY

👏🏼 👉🏼Via Democracy Docket: BREAKING: #NorthCarolina ...

2024-03-12T14:11:07Z

👏🏼 👉🏼Via Democracy Docket:

BREAKING: #NorthCarolina court strikes down power-grab law that transfers the ability to appoint members to the state board of elections from Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to the Republican-controlled state legislature. #legal

Via Emptywheel: 1/… 1 pt is that even in 2020, GOP was ...

2024-03-12T13:41:11Z

Via Emptywheel: 1/…

1 pt is that even in 2020, GOP was unwilling to break some laws that Trump was breaking (at that point, wrt raising $$ based off knowingly false claims).

It's not the only one, but it's an obvious one.

Josh Marshall:

1 thing to consider here is if RNC is being fused w the Trump campaign & a big chunk of the staff is being fired, what’s the point exactly? That sounds awesome but it just leaves you with a single entity. The president/nominee controls the party apparatus…

Via Angry Staffer: #Russia had a bad night. An oil refinery and a ...

2024-03-12T13:37:13Z

Via Angry Staffer:

#Russia had a bad night.

An oil refinery and a power plant were both heavily damaged, an Il-76 crashed, and there were reports of cross-border raids by Ukrainian forces.

Christopher Miller:

At least seven regions across Russia were targeted overnight by Ukrainian drone strikes in the most wide-ranging attack inside Russia attributed to Kyiv in recent months. More than two dozen drones were reported over central Russia. #Ukraine

Priorities. Via Kyle Griffin: Donald #Trump makes it clear: He ...

2024-03-12T13:26:56Z

Priorities.

Via Kyle Griffin:

Donald #Trump makes it clear: He just declared that he'll order the release of #Jan6 defendants as one of his "first acts" if he retakes the White House.

#Tesla Autopilot and similar automated driving systems get ...

2024-03-12T13:22:32Z

#Tesla Autopilot and similar automated driving systems get ‘poor’ rating from prominent safety group https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/11/cars/insurance-group-rates-tesla-autopilot-safety?cid=ios_app

“#Trump asked Elon #Musk if he wanted to buy Truth Social The ...

2024-03-12T13:14:22Z

“#Trump asked Elon #Musk if he wanted to buy Truth Social 
The idea went nowhere, but the former president and the billionaire X owner have continued to communicate more than was previously known”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/12/trump-musk-truth-social-sale/

#RIP Eric Carmen, singer of ‘All by Myself’ and ‘Hungry ...

2024-03-12T13:12:57Z

#RIP Eric Carmen, singer of ‘All by Myself’ and ‘Hungry Eyes,’ dies at 74 - CNN https://apple.news/AjT4ujh4zTgO1M-ISGGoGcg

Of course. Via Anna Bower: Judge #Cannon has granted #Trump’s ...

2024-03-12T13:07:51Z

Of course.

Via Anna Bower:

Judge #Cannon has granted #Trump’s request for a 10 day extension to file replies to some of his motions to dismiss charges in the classified #documents case.

Previously, the deadline for Trump to file replies was set for March 14. But Trump’s attorneys asked to extend that deadline to March 24, citing the need to travel to an upcoming hearing in Ft. Pierce and to prepare for Trump’s trial in New York. #legal

”Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about ...

2024-03-11T20:56:07Z

”Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in #Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a state law which critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” #LGBTQ

https://apnews.com/article/987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e

💯Via Angry Staffer: Cut the bullshit about #Biden’s ...

2024-03-08T03:37:30Z

💯Via Angry Staffer:

Cut the bullshit about #Biden’s cognitive ability.

He’s clearly still more qualified than 99.99999% of people on the planet.

This is a master class. #SOTU

GOP Fascist Party 2024, ladies and gentlemen: NEW: Newly ...

2024-03-06T22:19:38Z

GOP Fascist Party 2024, ladies and gentlemen:

NEW:

Newly unearthed video of N.C. GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson in 2020: "I absolutely want to go back to the America where women couldn’t vote."

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/north-carolina-gop-mark-robinson-women-vote_n_65e7d899e4b0f9d26cacc002?hlo

Via Everytown's Max Steele: This is the exact rhetoric of the ...

2024-01-31T21:24:11Z

Via Everytown's Max Steele:

This is the exact rhetoric of the El Paso shooter.

#Texas Lt. Gov. #DanPatrick: "This is an invasion from third world countries. They're coming here with health issues, they're uneducated, unemployed, and all they do is commit crime on the streets."

To answer your questions: Via ABC News: Writing on his social ...

2024-01-26T22:44:56Z

To answer your questions:

Via ABC News: Writing on his social media platform, #Trump called the $83 million decision "Absolutely ridiculous!" and said he will appeal.👈🏼

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2023-10-17T00:06:21Z

AFP—#Biden to visit #Israel on Wednesday: Blinken

Subbing for Klasfeld today in #TrumpTrial: Ben Feuerherd. My 🧵 ...

2023-10-06T16:01:29Z

Subbing for Klasfeld today in #TrumpTrial: Ben Feuerherd.

My 🧵 starts here. This is the 1st post I've seen...

As always, I'm busy trying to get reports for you, so if I don't reply, I'll just "like" your toots to acknowledge. 1/... #legal #Trump

On a brief break at Trump Org. trial in #NYC.

So far, former Trump Org. controller Jeff McConney has testified abt valuation of Trump’s Briarcliff Manor golf course.

McConney's valuation jumped from $25.1 mil in 2012 to more than $100 mil in 2013

The Republican Fascist Party wants chaos and to end democracy. ...

2023-10-03T22:49:25Z

The Republican Fascist Party wants chaos and to end democracy.

Putin wants chaos and to end democracy.

Today was a good day for them in that regard.

Politico: McHenry named as acting speaker Rep. Patrick McHenry is ...

2023-10-03T20:55:40Z

Politico:

McHenry named as acting speaker

Rep. Patrick McHenry is now the acting speaker, the House Clerk announced after Kevin McCarthy was stripped of the gavel in a historic House vote.

The speaker pro tempore is imbued with all the powers of an elected speaker of the House. McCarthy hand-picked McHenry (R-N.C.) for this role when he was elected speaker in January. The pro tempore is kept as a secret, held by the clerk of the House, until a speaker is removed or incapacitated..

Real shame. Via Jake Sherman After talking to a few House ...

2023-10-03T20:12:44Z

Real shame.

Via Jake Sherman

After talking to a few House Republican lawmakers and aides, i would not be surprised to see someone move to have #Gaetz expelled from the House Republican Conference

Via Elie Mystal: In case people are interested in what actually ...

2023-10-01T17:36:04Z

Via Elie Mystal:

In case people are interested in what actually happened.

Personally I think it’s HILARIOUS that a “school principal” pulled the fire alarm and then had to serve detention with the Sergeant at Arms.

But I believe this was a mistake and, you know, NOT an attempt to obstruct.

💪🏼👏🏻 Via Andrew Feinberg: 🚨🚨🚨Wow, outgoing ...

2023-09-29T17:10:51Z

💪🏼👏🏻 Via Andrew Feinberg:

🚨🚨🚨Wow, outgoing CJS Chair #Milley hits #Trump at retirement ceremony: "We don't take an oath to a king, or queen, or a tyrant or a dictator. And we don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator ...we take an oath to the Constitution ... and we're willing to die to protect it".

Womp womp Via Kyle Griffin: BREAKING: NEW YORK (AP) — Appeals ...

2023-09-28T19:22:13Z

Womp womp

Via Kyle Griffin:

BREAKING:

NEW YORK (AP) — Appeals court rejects Donald #Trump's request to delay civil trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens business empire. #legal

Trump was "judged by jurors" and was found liable vs E ...

2023-09-26T16:30:07Z

Trump was "judged by jurors" and was found liable vs
E Jean Carroll. He was judged by grand jurors and indicted 4x.

Sen. Tom Cotton:

Senator Menendez has a right to test the government’s evidence in court, just like any other citizen. He should be judged by jurors and New Jersey’s voters, not by Democratic politicians who now view him as inconvenient to their hold on power.

"Before #Jan6, the FBI predicted extremists would be ...

2023-09-25T18:01:02Z

"Before #Jan6, the FBI predicted extremists would be 'very willing to take action' over a 2020 election dispute

An FBI "red cell" report predicted that law enforcement action and a "lack of coordination" between groups would prevent widespread violence in response to a disputed election." https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-fbi-predicted-extremists-willing-take-action-2020-election-dispu-rcna117173

Wow. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Via Kyle Griffin: NBC News confirms ...

2023-09-21T14:27:06Z

Wow. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Via Kyle Griffin:

NBC News confirms Punchbowl: Kevin #McCarthy denied a request from President #Zelenskyy to deliver a joint address to Congress.

Official says 5 prisoners sought by the US in a swap with #Iran ...

2023-09-18T13:04:40Z

Official says 5 prisoners sought by the US in a swap with #Iran have flown out of Tehran https://apnews.com/article/4e1fa477f8e6af45fb764acd259c2f1a

Thank you. "#California lawmakers passed a bill known as ...

2023-09-15T18:01:06Z

Thank you.

"#California lawmakers passed a bill known as Delete Act that would allow consumers, with a single request, to have every data broker delete their personal info. Data brokers incl a variety of businesses that gather & sell people’s personal info, such as their address, marital status & spending habits. Those companies incl credit reporting agencies, people-search sites & data analytic firms that work with political campaigns." https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-09-14/california-bill-delete-online-personal-data

👀🐦 “ #Twitter turned over at least 32 direct messages ...

2023-09-15T16:45:36Z

👀🐦 “ #Twitter turned over at least 32 direct messages from #Trump’s account to special counsel #JackSmith earlier this year as part of the federal election subversion investigation, according to newly unsealed court filings.” #legal #TrumpIndictment

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/15/politics/trump-twitter-direct-messages

“A jury acquitted three men Friday in the last trial connected ...

2023-09-15T15:07:08Z

“A jury acquitted three men Friday in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap #Michigan Gov. Gretchen #Whitmer, a scheme that was portrayed as an example of homegrown terrorism on the eve of the 2020 pres election.

William Null, twin brother Michael Null & Eric Molitor were found not guilty of providing support for a terrorist act and a weapon charge. They were the last of 14 men to face charges in state or federal court. 9 others have been convicted”
https://apnews.com/article/866706a08e6c18619e04b42117d8faf0

👍🏻 #PlannedParenthood announced Thursday that it will ...

2023-09-14T15:50:45Z

👍🏻 #PlannedParenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering #abortions in #Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn’t apply to abortions #legal
https://apnews.com/article/b4410175ec2541cbdd984c395c81eb4c

#BREAKING #GUILTY Former #Trump adviser Peter #Navarro is ...

2023-09-07T20:11:50Z

#BREAKING #GUILTY

Former #Trump adviser Peter #Navarro is convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena in a Jan 6. investigation

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/former-trump-aide-peter-navarros-trial-set-closing-arguments-contempt-rcna103790

Judge orders #Texas to remove floating border barriers, granting ...

2023-09-06T21:00:31Z

Judge orders #Texas to remove floating border barriers, granting #Biden administration request #legal

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-border-barriers-buoys-removed-federal-judge-biden-administration/

What’s that phrase again? Oh yeah: #FAFO ‘#Trump isn’t ...

2023-09-01T13:09:29Z

What’s that phrase again? Oh yeah: #FAFO

‘#Trump isn’t funding any of us’: Co-defendants in #Georgia case are struggling with mounting legal bills

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/01/politics/cash-crunch-trump-georgia-co-defendants-legal-bills

Via law prof. Lee Kovarsky: 1/... #MEADOWS IS IN BIG TROUBLE - ...

2023-08-31T23:47:28Z

Via law prof. Lee Kovarsky: 1/...

#MEADOWS IS IN BIG TROUBLE -

Judge Jones ordered the parties to file briefs addressing what he's supposed to do if some of he indicted conduct was within the scope of Chief of Staff ("COS") duties, and some wasn't. I've read both briefs, & the #FaniWillis brief is MUCH stronger

#Georgia #legal

Meanwhile: "Bill Cosby hit with new sexual assault lawsuit in ...

2023-08-31T23:45:40Z

Meanwhile: "Bill Cosby hit with new sexual assault lawsuit in Manhattan today" https://t.co/9n6LY7eHC4

Senate GOP Leader Mitch #McConnell is medically cleared to ...

2023-08-31T18:39:19Z

Senate GOP Leader Mitch #McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule, the US Capitol physician said Thursday, after he froze for the second time in as many months in public.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/31/politics/mitch-mcconnell-health

Via MuellerSheWrote: BREAKING: Gov Kemp WILL NOT approve a ...

2023-08-31T16:53:08Z

Via MuellerSheWrote:

BREAKING: Gov Kemp WILL NOT approve a commission to remove #FaniWillis as DA.
#legal #Georgia #TrumpIndictment

Prosecutors wanted 33. #BREAKING: #ProudBoys Joe Biggs Sentenced ...

2023-08-31T16:49:44Z

Prosecutors wanted 33.

#BREAKING: #ProudBoys Joe Biggs Sentenced To 17 Years Over Jan. 6 Plot
Biggs, an Army veteran and former Infowars correspondent, is one of five Proud Boys leaders convicted in one of the Justice Department's highest-profile #Jan6 cases.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/proud-boys-joe-biggs-sentenced_n_64ef3e5de4b0efecbcb97d74?ncid_tag=tweetlnkushpmg00000067&d_id=6292179

“Records obtained by AP, interviews with former aides and a ...

2023-08-31T14:38:10Z

“Records obtained by AP, interviews with former aides and a review of thousands of legal filings reveal other ways in which #Paxton allegedly reaped the benefits of being one of #Texas’ most powerful figures. Together, they show how conviction and removal from office could cost Paxton not just a job but a lifestyle.”

https://apnews.com/article/97f8ef6ab925785977ff54b796f6c4f9

“Justice #ClarenceThomas disclosed Thursday that Republican ...

2023-08-31T14:18:39Z

“Justice #ClarenceThomas disclosed Thursday that Republican megadonor #HarlanCrow paid for private jet trips for Thomas in 2022 to attend a speech in Texas and a vacation at Crow's luxurious New York estate, according to newly released financial disclosure forms.” #SCOTUS

https://apple.news/AspJPYdTMQsaYlwKsSYL26g

Liberal groups seek to use Constitution's insurrection clause ...

2023-08-31T13:33:04Z

Liberal groups seek to use Constitution's insurrection clause to block #Trump

“Effort is likely to trigger chain of lawsuits & appeals across several states that ult would lead to SCOTUS, possibly in midst of 2024 primaries…adds even more potential legal chaos to nom process already roiled by Trump facing 4 criminal trials.” #14thAmendment

https://apnews.com/article/9c5f79203109ba221b35a48e708ad725

Via Anna Bower: NEW: #Fulton Cty docket: #Chesebro asks Judge ...

2023-08-30T21:16:00Z

Via Anna Bower:

NEW: #Fulton Cty docket: #Chesebro asks Judge McAfee to order disclosure of IDs of unindicted co-conspirators referred to in #TrumpIndictment in #Georgia.

+ Chesebro formally moving to sever his case from that of his co-defendants. He doesn't want to be tried alongside any of them

#SIDNEYPOWELL also seeks to sever her case..

Her attorneys claim that she has "no substantive connection with any other defendant regarding the charges in the Indictment." #legal

“#Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 ...

2023-08-30T21:05:24Z

“#Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion per year, #NewYork officials said in court filings unsealed Wednesday ahead of his upcoming civil fraud trial.” #legal

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/30/trump-net-worth-fraud-trial-00113541

Via Stephen Fowler: #Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns in an email ...

2023-08-30T20:42:02Z

Via Stephen Fowler:

#Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns in an email to GOP caucus pushes back against "a few members of the General Assembly making misleading or false claims" about calls to defund #Fulton DA #FaniWillis & says, if it did happen, would hurt public safety + violate separation of powers

Biden is "pro life," DeS is not. Biden: "Early Monday ...

2023-08-30T19:02:48Z

Biden is "pro life," DeS is not.

Biden: "Early Monday morning, long before the storm made landfall, I spoke with Gov #DeSantis & approved an early request for emergency declaration to enable him to have the full support ahead of time to protect the people's lives of the state of Florida...

I don’t think anybody can deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore. Just look around. Historic floods, more intense droughts, extreme heat, significant wildfires…"

GOP Fascist Party denies it. Next.

So much symbolism, so little time: "Tree falls on #Florida ...

2023-08-30T18:50:15Z

So much symbolism, so little time:

"Tree falls on #Florida Governor's Mansion; no injuries

A massive tree fell at the Florida Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee, according to Florida's first lady.

Casey #DeSantis posted a photo ..." https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/hurricane-idalia-live-updates-rcna102478

How'd I miss this one from Marc Elias? 🚨BREAKING: Federal ...

2023-08-30T18:30:33Z

How'd I miss this one from Marc Elias?

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS #Louisiana's effort to cancel Oct. 3 remedial hearing in congressional redistricting case. The hearing will go forward as planned. Louisiana is one step closer to a second Black opportunity district!

Oy. He needed to go ages ago, but now…stat! Sen. Mitch ...

2023-08-30T17:31:09Z

Oy. He needed to go ages ago, but now…stat!

Sen. Mitch #McConnell appears to freeze again at a #Kentucky event…was silent for more than 30 seconds after being asked if he will run for re-election. He previously froze during a July press conference.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-mitch-mcconnell-appears-freeze-kentucky-event-rcna102583

#Biden admin has proposed giving raises to more than 3 million ...

2023-08-30T17:10:56Z

#Biden admin has proposed giving raises to more than 3 million workers by making them eligible for overtime pay.

Workers making less than about $55,000 annually would be automatically entitled to time-and-a-half pay under DOL’s proposal, up from $35,568 set in 2019 under Trump. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/30/biden-labor-department-over-time-00113457

New U.S. intelligence shows #NorthKorea and #Russia are ...

2023-08-30T17:08:03Z

New U.S. intelligence shows #NorthKorea and #Russia are “actively advancing” high-level talks for additional weapons and other materials to assist Moscow’s brutal war in Ukraine, the Biden administration disclosed today. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/30/north-korea-russia-meet-over-arms-deal-00113471

3/ Via Andrew Weissmann: Huge win for Freeman and Moss and defeat ...

2023-08-30T16:40:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…zakd
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3/ Via Andrew Weissmann:

Huge win for Freeman and Moss and defeat for Rudy, but I wonder what discovery he is hiding? I suspect it is pretty bad- ie criminally damning- for him to risk this result which is financially ruinous and predicated on his discovery violations.

2/ Via Klasfeld: Remember when Rudy signed carefully worded, ...

2023-08-30T16:39:10Z

In reply to nevent1q…58vw
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2/ Via Klasfeld:

Remember when Rudy signed carefully worded, unsworn stipulations his claims abt Ruby Freeman & Shaye Moss were false? From Judge Howell's on those in her sanctions order.

"Giuliani's stipulations hold more holes than Swiss cheese."

Only matter left to determine at trial is how much in damages he owes Freeman & Moss.
Last time MAGA-adjacent fig. lost hi-profile defam case bc discovery violations led to default judgment?

Alex Jones, Sandy Hook cases
https://t.co/WVqizPJXaj

Again. #NorthKorea launches ballistic missile: Yonhap news agency ...

2023-08-30T15:38:08Z

Again.

#NorthKorea launches ballistic missile: Yonhap news agency

https://breaking.iavian.net/article/344109

👉🏼👉🏼WOMP WOMP Federal judge has determined Rudy ...

2023-08-30T15:23:12Z

👉🏼👉🏼WOMP WOMP

Federal judge has determined Rudy #Giuliani forfeits the defamation lawsuit from two #Georgia election workers against him, a decision that could lead to significant penalties for the former #Trump attorney. #legal

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/politics/rudy-giuliani-georgia-election-workers