David S. Levine
@davidslevine.bsky.social
Prof. Elon U. Law; Stanford CIS, UNC CITAP, Milan ISLC; Radio/Pod: hearsayculture.com; Writing: https://bit.ly/3DkFDKs; AI, information law, intell. prop., tech, trade secrets, nat’l sec; Repost≠endorse; titles for ID purposes only. Stand w Ukraine
Paging anyone who can answer the linked questions knowledgeably, who isn’t also in the Trump administration. This is where Congress should have a giant role, but we’re at this point because Congress has been ignored, asleep, and/or a rubber stamp. So our corrupt POTUS lurches on with no oversight.
Update from Zolan Kanno-Youngs
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Paging anyone who can answer the linked questions knowledgeably, who isn’t also in the Trump administration. This is where Congress should have a giant role, but we’re at this point because Congress has been ignored, asleep, and/or a rubber stamp. So our corrupt POTUS lurches on with no oversight.
Disagree w AOC more than I agree, but we definitely agree on this.
AOC: "It's not just that Trump is corrupt. It's that everyone participating in this is corrupt — Elon is corrupt. Jeff Bezos is corrupt. Mark Zuckerberg is corrupt"
December 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Disagree w AOC more than I agree, but we definitely agree on this.
“The president’s solutions-focused approach to legal roadblocks necessitated thinking outside the constitutional box.” www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/new...
New York Times’ Style Guide Substitutions for “The President Violated the Constitution”
Our 22nd most-read article of 2025.
- - -Originally published June 3, 2025.
- - -“The president remained steadfast in his novel interpretation of ...
www.mcsweeneys.net
December 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“The president’s solutions-focused approach to legal roadblocks necessitated thinking outside the constitutional box.” www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/new...
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Villagers say Jabo, which was one of the cities Trump ordered a strike on in Nigeria, is not known for terrorist activity and that local Christians coexist peacefully with the Muslim majority.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and c...
www.cnn.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Villagers say Jabo, which was one of the cities Trump ordered a strike on in Nigeria, is not known for terrorist activity and that local Christians coexist peacefully with the Muslim majority.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
Nauseating. Call your GOP representatives and ask them to defend this, and when they can’t, ask them to speak out to get all J6 rioters away from DoJ and rehire the public servants who were fired (assuming they’d want to return). www.reuters.com/investigatio...
They prosecuted the Capitol rioters. Now the rioters and the DOJ are after them.
After Trump’s mass pardons of the U.S. Capitol rioters, some have gained influence inside the Justice Department. The January 6 prosecutors describe mounting threats, harassment and fear of lasting da...
www.reuters.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nauseating. Call your GOP representatives and ask them to defend this, and when they can’t, ask them to speak out to get all J6 rioters away from DoJ and rehire the public servants who were fired (assuming they’d want to return). www.reuters.com/investigatio...
The incompetence is both staggering and expected.
Justice Department Humiliated as People Find the Epstein Files Can Easily Be Un-Redacted
The heavily redacted release of Epstein files can be easily redacted with a simple copy-paste, unearthing some disturbing details.
futurism.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The incompetence is both staggering and expected.
Good example of how the far left and far right merge: Attacking Torres for being pro-Israel (a far left attack) and pro-Ukraine (a far right attack). Even citing Gabbard as a credible source (far left and far right!)
Ever since I have spoken out against antisemitism in the wake of October 7th, I have been the target of relentless hate and harassment, not to mention death threats. Below is the latest example of… |...
Ever since I have spoken out against antisemitism in the wake of October 7th, I have been the target of relentless hate and harassment, not to mention death threats. Below is the latest example of th...
www.linkedin.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Good example of how the far left and far right merge: Attacking Torres for being pro-Israel (a far left attack) and pro-Ukraine (a far right attack). Even citing Gabbard as a credible source (far left and far right!)
“While the president is talking about handing out tariff revenue, he is also simultaneously facing a case in the USSC that could force him to pay much of that money back. It’s not clear yet how the court will rule or whether refunds will be required to be sent to companies that paid the tariffs.”
Update from Ana Swanson
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
“While the president is talking about handing out tariff revenue, he is also simultaneously facing a case in the USSC that could force him to pay much of that money back. It’s not clear yet how the court will rule or whether refunds will be required to be sent to companies that paid the tariffs.”
This unhinged liar is the most powerful man in the world. Let this insane speech be a rallying cry when you’re tired, to do something to end this nightmare, every day.
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This unhinged liar is the most powerful man in the world. Let this insane speech be a rallying cry when you’re tired, to do something to end this nightmare, every day.
Every time someone who knows better (looking at you, Wolf Blitzer) says that they are surprised that Trump isn’t showing basic leadership traits like empathy and respect, I have to control my emotions.
Let’s stop being surprised by Trump, please? Let’s use our energy on countering. Thx
Let’s stop being surprised by Trump, please? Let’s use our energy on countering. Thx
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Every time someone who knows better (looking at you, Wolf Blitzer) says that they are surprised that Trump isn’t showing basic leadership traits like empathy and respect, I have to control my emotions.
Let’s stop being surprised by Trump, please? Let’s use our energy on countering. Thx
Let’s stop being surprised by Trump, please? Let’s use our energy on countering. Thx
Trump’s son-in-law and other interests aligned with our corrupt POTUS are behind Paramount’s hostile takeover bid, if anyone is keeping score. apple.news/A2p_JIc6DR5C...
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery — Axios
Affinity Partners, the private equity firm led by Jared Kushner, is part of Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, according to a regulatory filing.
apple.news
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Trump’s son-in-law and other interests aligned with our corrupt POTUS are behind Paramount’s hostile takeover bid, if anyone is keeping score. apple.news/A2p_JIc6DR5C...
In the current GOP culture, publicly disagreeing w Trump on anything constitutes a profile in courage. But let’s please stop lionizing a fringe QAnon-supporting anti-Semite just because of that. I wouldn’t say she “lost it,” but the referenced clip illustrates that MTG is still MTG, Trump-emulator.
MTG Loses It After ‘60 Minutes’ Host Calls Her Out — The Daily Beast
Marjorie Taylor Greene got combative after she was confronted about her “toxic” politics.
apple.news
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In the current GOP culture, publicly disagreeing w Trump on anything constitutes a profile in courage. But let’s please stop lionizing a fringe QAnon-supporting anti-Semite just because of that. I wouldn’t say she “lost it,” but the referenced clip illustrates that MTG is still MTG, Trump-emulator.
Sums it up. Dems have to know the difference between running in Queens versus TN-7, or those possible gains will vanish.
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Sums it up. Dems have to know the difference between running in Queens versus TN-7, or those possible gains will vanish.
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"If the U.S. military operation is not an armed conflict of any kind, these orders to kill helpless civilians clinging to the wreckage of a vessel our military destroyed would subject everyone from SECDEF down to the individual who pulled the trigger to prosecution under U.S. law for murder."
Here are US military lawyers stating clearly that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's "kill everybody" orders are either (1) war crimes or (2) murder.
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
"If the U.S. military operation is not an armed conflict of any kind, these orders to kill helpless civilians clinging to the wreckage of a vessel our military destroyed would subject everyone from SECDEF down to the individual who pulled the trigger to prosecution under U.S. law for murder."
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The deranged madman now threatens to blow up commercial airliners flying in and out of Venezuela.
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The deranged madman now threatens to blow up commercial airliners flying in and out of Venezuela.
Still bears repeating that Trump sounds like a Nazi leader with this language: “Trump said he would ‘denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility’ … and deport any foreign national who is a ‘public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.’” Never forget.
U.S. halts all asylum decisions, pauses visas for Afghan nationals — The Washington Post
The decisions come a day after President Donald Trump vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” among other threats.
apple.news
November 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Still bears repeating that Trump sounds like a Nazi leader with this language: “Trump said he would ‘denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility’ … and deport any foreign national who is a ‘public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.’” Never forget.
R-QAnon isn’t done in politics, unfortunately. That she is some kind of hero because she deigns to challenge Trump is an indictment of the GOP, and indirectly all of us, for our collective neglect of our democracy that got us to this point.
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 AM
R-QAnon isn’t done in politics, unfortunately. That she is some kind of hero because she deigns to challenge Trump is an indictment of the GOP, and indirectly all of us, for our collective neglect of our democracy that got us to this point.
Marjorie Taylor Greene (QAnon-GA) to resign from Congress. I guess I’d take her over the sycophants, but that’s a low bar. She can now spread conspiracy and anti-Semitism more easily. And will be quickly replaced with a Trumper. And run for another office. Meh.
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene (QAnon-GA) to resign from Congress. I guess I’d take her over the sycophants, but that’s a low bar. She can now spread conspiracy and anti-Semitism more easily. And will be quickly replaced with a Trumper. And run for another office. Meh.
Because it’s a real concern.
A real question asked at the White House press briefing: Does the president want to execute members of Congress?
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Because it’s a real concern.
Trump doesn’t realize that saying “Hussein” to the Saudis isn’t the put-down that it is to his base. Sad.
November 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trump doesn’t realize that saying “Hussein” to the Saudis isn’t the put-down that it is to his base. Sad.
I’ve been served the ICE recruitment ads on LinkedIn. I’m not a fan of false advertising, so I’ve corrected it for those who might want to apply. Original for those who want the primary source.
November 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I’ve been served the ICE recruitment ads on LinkedIn. I’m not a fan of false advertising, so I’ve corrected it for those who might want to apply. Original for those who want the primary source.
Under Trump, we are an unstable democracy.
Trump threatens Justice Department probe into Epstein-Clinton relationship
He also demanded investigation into Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman.
link.axios.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Under Trump, we are an unstable democracy.
Not surprising of course. The corruption is open and flagrant now. Thx again to @propublica.org for their consistently heroic journalism.
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
Kristi Noem-Tied Firm Secretly Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Campaign
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Not surprising of course. The corruption is open and flagrant now. Thx again to @propublica.org for their consistently heroic journalism.
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More Military personnel are calling legal military non-profit agencies seeking advice for orders they received.
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Military personnel seek legal advice on whether Trump-ordered missions are lawful
Military service personnel have been seeking outside legal advice about some of the missions the Trump administration has assigned them. The strikes against alleged drug traffickers and deployments to...
www.pbs.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
More Military personnel are calling legal military non-profit agencies seeking advice for orders they received.
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Paul Ingrassia said he had a “Nazi streak.” Trump should have immediately condemned Ingrassia’s rhetoric and fired him from the White House.
Instead, Trump offered Ingrassia a new job.
For Trump, extremism is a positive – not a disqualifier.
Instead, Trump offered Ingrassia a new job.
For Trump, extremism is a positive – not a disqualifier.
Trump taps Ingrassia for new role after texting scandal
Paul Ingrassia, who withdrew his nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel last month, says in a farewell email that he’s moving to the General Services Administration.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Paul Ingrassia said he had a “Nazi streak.” Trump should have immediately condemned Ingrassia’s rhetoric and fired him from the White House.
Instead, Trump offered Ingrassia a new job.
For Trump, extremism is a positive – not a disqualifier.
Instead, Trump offered Ingrassia a new job.
For Trump, extremism is a positive – not a disqualifier.