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Diana Mc
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Things of real value are worth fighting for.
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The entire ethos of the Trump administration is that nobody who disagrees with them, nobody who fails to support them, is legitimate or entitled to any rights in any way. It is the ethos of thuggish tyranny.
I can't think of an attorney general ever showing this much open contempt for Congress before.

Not only would most of them think this kind of conduct was beneath them, they'd have known that the Judiciary Committee chair, whatever the party, would never stand for clownish antics like this.
Bondi is now just straight up ignoring questions from Democratic members
February 12, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Was "washed up loser lawyer" one of the insults they pre-loaded in her little "burn book"?

Because I'm not sure it nails a Harvard law graduate who taught con law for 25 years before becoming a congressman who's now the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee -- and, um, likely its next chair?
Pam Bondi throws a fit:

"You don't tell me anything, you washed up loser lawyer"
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Rough week for Trump, right? Backlash from Rs to racist memes, loses the Canada tariffs vote, Lutnick and Bondi making terrible headlines in Congress, SAVE passes but DOA in Senate, all-time-low approval numbers… etc. I’m expecting some truly unhinged Truth Social posts tonight
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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The president of OpenAI has donated almost as much to Trump as the DNC has cash on hand www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Democratic donors have spent a year frozen, largely out of justified anger at the consultant class, the spammy texts, and lack of leadership from some elected leaders.

That anger, however, is also hurting outside groups doing critical work — and that could hurt us in November.

THREAD 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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February 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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trump hits a new approval low among adults today (rounding to -19 for the first time) fiftyplusone.news/polls/approv...
February 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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weird how so many democrats from competitive seats feel compelled to vote against the party line (and national interest), but republicans don't. makes you wonder if they are taking bad advice that has little to do with electoral performance, and GOP pols know this
February 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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All flights to and from El Paso, Texas, have been grounded for ten days for “Special Security Reasons”, the Federal Aviation Administration announced.

Shutting down airspace of a major US city for such an extended period hasn’t happened since the aftermath of 9-11.
February 11, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Rep. Walkinshaw leaving today’s ICE hearing: “All of this comes from Stephen Miller’s sick, twisted, deranged Great Replacement Theory.” He says when Dems have the majority they will subpoena Miller to testify: “If he doesn’t he will end up in prison for contempt.” @pabloreports.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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The National Governors Association canceled a meeting with Trump later this month after the White House excluded Democratic governors, chairman Kevin Stitt told members on Monday.

Traditionally the president hosts governors at the White House for a black-tie dinner for the governors and spouses.
Governors to skip Trump meeting after White House invited only Republicans, source says
The National Governors Association canceled a meeting with Trump later this month.
www.reuters.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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Another Republican incumbent backs out of running in the Sierras.

Amodei retiring on the NV side, and now Kiley sees no
path to a win on the CA side.

You must understand in the mountains we crisscross that border daily.

We’re feeling some hope high altitude!
www.moonshineink.com/brief/2026/0...
Kevin Kiley Announces He Will Not Run for District 3 - Moonshine Ink
On Feb. 5, Rep. Kevin Kiley announced he will not be running for California’s 3rd District.
www.moonshineink.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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Tariff bill in U.S. states hits $200 billion as affordability and Trump head into midterms showdown
Tariff bill in U.S. states hits $200 billion as affordability and Trump head into midterms showdown
New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.
cnb.cx
February 11, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Rep. Khanna: There were 6 wealthy, powerful men that the DOJ hid for no apparent reason. If we found 6 men that they were hiding in 2 hours, imagine how many men they are covering up for in those 3 million files.
February 11, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building looms in the background of the camp at Coldwater Spring, or Mni Owe Sni, at Fort Snelling along the Mississippi River — where the U.S. government in the mid-1800s killed hundreds of Dakota people and imprisoned more than 1,600 in a concentration camp.
Native activists set up prayer camp outside Minneapolis ICE detention center • Minnesota Reformer
Tribal members and descendents set up tipis and a fire at a Fort Snelling Park for four days of prayer for those detained by ICE
minnesotareformer.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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The attorney general's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee comes one year into her tenure, a period marked by a striking departure from traditions and norms at the Justice Department. n.pr/4qxOivM
Pam Bondi to face questions from House lawmakers about her helm of the DOJ
The attorney general's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee comes one year into her tenure, a period marked by a striking departure from traditions and norms at the Justice Department.
n.pr
February 11, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Another memorable ruling out of West Virginia, where Judge Goodwin — a Clinton appointee — excoriates the treatment of ICE detainees.

"This is not what civil enforcement looks like in a humane system of government under law."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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my joke about vance is still making the right-wing rounds. they are furious about this! the worst thing ever said by a human being, apparently.
February 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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I think 37 is a new low for YouGov?

And note the 27% approval among independents 👀
And new low for Trump on immigration
NEW Economist/YouGov Feb 6-9
% who approve | disapprove of Trump's job handling
U.S. adult citizens 37% | 56% (-19)
Last week 40% | 54% (-14)
Start of term 49% | 43%

Dem 4% | 94%
Ind 27% | 61%
Rep 82% | 14%
18-29: 25% | 67%
65+: 43% | 55%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
February 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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"Trump’s approval rating on immigration has dropped roughly 20 points over the past year. He is now about 11 points underwater...ICE’s campaign of terror has broken into the culture."

Good @danpfeiffer.bsky.social on Trump/immigration (discusses our piece):
www.messageboxnews.com/p/why-stephe...
Why Stephen Miller Will Cost Republicans the Midterms
The cruelty, chaos, and incompetence of Miller's mass deportation dreams have mortally wounded Trump's political standing
www.messageboxnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Oh god, Mollie Hemmingway is dropping a fellacious bio of Alito in April.

Folks, this man is *so* going to retire at the end of the term. Senate Democrats, PLEASE staff up. This is *going to happen.*

www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/molli...
Alito
From an award-winning journalist, the authoritative—and explosive—inside story of Justice Samuel Alito and his powerful role in shaping the Supreme Court...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.

She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Peter Navarro: "The jobs report comes out tomorrow. We have to revise our expectations down significantly for what a monthly job number should look like ... Wall Street has to adjust for the fact that we're deporting millions of illegals out of the job market."
February 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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So curious how the administration’s policy of racial terror, grift, robot overlords, R&D destruction, and tariff mayhem is bad for jobs.
Peter Navarro: "The jobs report comes out tomorrow. We have to revise our expectations down significantly for what a monthly job number should look like ... Wall Street has to adjust for the fact that we're deporting millions of illegals out of the job market."
February 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Rep. Delia Ramirez to DHS officials: "I have as much respect for you as I do for the last white men who put on masks to terrorize communities of color. I have no respect for the inheritors of the Klanhood and the slave patrol. Those activities were criminal and so are yours."
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM