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President Donald Trump isn’t exactly known for his restraint. But recently the mask has fully slipped off. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/tru...
‘We want to take over’: All the (recent) times Trump has talked about controlling elections
Trump's allies are starting to translate his anti-democratic statements into actions.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:13 PM
President Donald Trump isn’t exactly known for his restraint. But recently the mask has fully slipped off. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/tru...
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MAGA-aligned military commanders are pressuring enlisted service members to go to the Melania movie and bring their families. Troops at 8 different bases have complained. www.businessinsider.com/us-military-...
February 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
MAGA-aligned military commanders are pressuring enlisted service members to go to the Melania movie and bring their families. Troops at 8 different bases have complained. www.businessinsider.com/us-military-...
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NEW EPISODE: Donald Trump is more desperate than ever — and now he’s saying the quiet part out loud about taking over elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. I break down Trump’s plan to undermine free and fair voting in targeted states and cities. youtu.be/ODU-tIrb4iA?...
DESPERATE Trump Plans Hostile Election Takeover
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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February 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
NEW EPISODE: Donald Trump is more desperate than ever — and now he’s saying the quiet part out loud about taking over elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. I break down Trump’s plan to undermine free and fair voting in targeted states and cities. youtu.be/ODU-tIrb4iA?...
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This story should be retitled. The US is actually funding pro-Putin think tanks, ones that want to end European democracy.
Lets be honest about this.
Lets be honest about this.
US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe ft.trib.al/rg4IDIC
US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe
State department grants to spread ‘American values’ are part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations
ft.trib.al
February 7, 2026 at 12:42 PM
This story should be retitled. The US is actually funding pro-Putin think tanks, ones that want to end European democracy.
Lets be honest about this.
Lets be honest about this.
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Our secret weapon against President Trump: Courage.
At Together for Democracy 2026, @crow.house.gov shared an important reminder: the American people have the power to resist authoritarianism.
At Together for Democracy 2026, @crow.house.gov shared an important reminder: the American people have the power to resist authoritarianism.
February 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Our secret weapon against President Trump: Courage.
At Together for Democracy 2026, @crow.house.gov shared an important reminder: the American people have the power to resist authoritarianism.
At Together for Democracy 2026, @crow.house.gov shared an important reminder: the American people have the power to resist authoritarianism.
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NEW: House Republicans Friday unveiled an amended version of their voter suppression bill that, if it became law, would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements
The bill would undermine the right to vote in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
NEW: House Republicans Friday unveiled an amended version of their voter suppression bill that, if it became law, would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
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"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
New Mexico governor signs Immigrant Safety Act among other bills into law
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four bipartisan bills into law, focusing on improving health care access, investing in statewide infrastructur
kfoxtv.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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Democracy Docket is not on Substack. From the beginning, I made sure it had its own tech stack. It's more expensive, but it assures independence from corporate interests and that its content won't sit aside Nazis.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Democracy Docket is not on Substack. From the beginning, I made sure it had its own tech stack. It's more expensive, but it assures independence from corporate interests and that its content won't sit aside Nazis.
You can support it by joining truly independent media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
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“The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not in the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot…”
February 7, 2026 at 2:24 AM
“The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not in the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot…”
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Regarding the Epstein files: the recklessness (or sinister calculation) of Trump's dirty DOJ leadership in redacting the names of the perpetrators while disclosing the names of the victims will backfire spectacularly:
February 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Regarding the Epstein files: the recklessness (or sinister calculation) of Trump's dirty DOJ leadership in redacting the names of the perpetrators while disclosing the names of the victims will backfire spectacularly:
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'His government on numerous occasions is embracing racist imagery, totalitarian tropes, and a general authoritarian approach...'
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
'His government on numerous occasions is embracing racist imagery, totalitarian tropes, and a general authoritarian approach...'
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
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Republicans are moving quickly to pass a bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship both to register and at the polls ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — a move that experts warn could disenfranchise millions of Americans. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls
In the past few weeks, passing the legislation has been a unifying rally cry for Republicans, a welcome distraction from the party’s cratering public opinion polls.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Republicans are moving quickly to pass a bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship both to register and at the polls ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — a move that experts warn could disenfranchise millions of Americans. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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VA Senate president responds to Ted crying about VA’s redistricting, which should add 4 new Dem seats.
February 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
VA Senate president responds to Ted crying about VA’s redistricting, which should add 4 new Dem seats.
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BREAKING: As the Super Bowl gets ready to kick off, this video was projected onto a building on the Las Vegas Strip!
The massive “Pedo Bowl” projection is great — except Trump actually appeared in the Epstein files more than 38,000 times!!!
🎥 Credit: @vjaybomb.bsky.social
#SuperBowl
The massive “Pedo Bowl” projection is great — except Trump actually appeared in the Epstein files more than 38,000 times!!!
🎥 Credit: @vjaybomb.bsky.social
#SuperBowl
February 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
BREAKING: As the Super Bowl gets ready to kick off, this video was projected onto a building on the Las Vegas Strip!
The massive “Pedo Bowl” projection is great — except Trump actually appeared in the Epstein files more than 38,000 times!!!
🎥 Credit: @vjaybomb.bsky.social
#SuperBowl
The massive “Pedo Bowl” projection is great — except Trump actually appeared in the Epstein files more than 38,000 times!!!
🎥 Credit: @vjaybomb.bsky.social
#SuperBowl
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NBC is editing out JD Vance being booed at the Olympics. CBS and ABC paid millions in bogus settlements to fund Trump. CNN made Scott Jennings a rightwing star. The Washington Post just laid off 300 journalists.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
NBC is editing out JD Vance being booed at the Olympics. CBS and ABC paid millions in bogus settlements to fund Trump. CNN made Scott Jennings a rightwing star. The Washington Post just laid off 300 journalists.
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Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas is just a delight on every level
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas is just a delight on every level
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Blumenthal: ICE and CBP are out of control. The practices of this agency have to be completely overhauled. It’s like a corporation in bankruptcy—either dissolved or reorganized. They’re morally bankrupt, legally bankrupt, and politically bankrupt.
February 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Blumenthal: ICE and CBP are out of control. The practices of this agency have to be completely overhauled. It’s like a corporation in bankruptcy—either dissolved or reorganized. They’re morally bankrupt, legally bankrupt, and politically bankrupt.
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Can't wait until thirty seconds into the deposition when Norm asks whether Elon has taken any medications that could affect his testimony
A federal court cleared way for us @democracydefendersfund.org to depose Elon Musk over the unconstitutional shutdown of USAID
Our case now moves into discovery
As our Legal Director Tianna Mays explains: accountability starts w/ facts👇 - TN
Our case now moves into discovery
As our Legal Director Tianna Mays explains: accountability starts w/ facts👇 - TN
Elon Musk Will Be Deposed Over What He Did With DOGE
The former DOGE head will have to answer for what happened at USAID.
newrepublic.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Can't wait until thirty seconds into the deposition when Norm asks whether Elon has taken any medications that could affect his testimony
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Reporter: Will you apologize for that racist video?
Trump: *walks away*
Trump: *walks away*
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Reporter: Will you apologize for that racist video?
Trump: *walks away*
Trump: *walks away*
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Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.
February 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.
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Third version of the story since my bacon and eggs.
NEW STORY: Trump admits he was the one who found the video and asked that it be posted from his Truth Social account. Refuses to apologize.
February 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Third version of the story since my bacon and eggs.
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.