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Marc Elias

@marcelias.bsky.social

If you hear someone saying that they hope lawyers are ready to go to court to protect free and fair elections, I suggest you let them know that my law firm is already litigating more than 80 voting and election cases in 40 states.

February 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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Democracy Docket

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To any of the talented journalists and creatives that were laid off by @washingtonpost.com today — come join our independent, pro-democracy news outlet powered by readers, not corporate billionaires.

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February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM

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Bill Kristol

@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social

The killing of Alex Pretti and the grotesque lying was an overreach by the administration. They've paid a price and had to pull back a bit. But it's when there's some disarray that the democratic opposition needs to intensify the offensive, and turn a marginal tactical success into a major victory.

January 26, 2026 at 10:56 PM

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Tim Onion

@bencollins.bsky.social

there we go

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 12d

Screenshot of a post on X (Twitter) in dark mode. The verified Democrats account (@TheDemocrats) posts the text, “You’re a fucking liar with blood on your hands.” The post quotes a tweet from Stephen Miller (@StephenM), also verified, saying: “A would-be assassin tried to murder federal law enforcement and the official Democrat account sides with the terrorists,” followed by a truncated link. The post shows a timestamp of 4:31 PM on Jan 24, 2026, and 599.4K views.

January 25, 2026 at 12:42 AM

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Kyle Clark

@kylec.bsky.social

Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.

January 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM

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Carl Quintanilla

@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

“.. Federal agents pin a protester to the ground and spray a chemical irritant directly into his face at 28th and Blaisdell Avenue S. in Minneapolis on Jan. 21.”

@startribune.com
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

January 21, 2026 at 10:42 PM

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Ashley Miller

@amreports.bsky.social

An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Several agents hold a person down and sprays them with pepper spray.

January 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM

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Philip Bump

@pbump.com

Attn news commentators: Trump saying he could use force to obtain Greenland but won’t is not Trump saying he won’t use force to obtain Greenland. It is Trump using force as a threat to obtain Greenland. That is why he mentions it.

January 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM

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Chris Geidner

@chrisgeidner.bsky.social

BREAKING: Senator Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, DOD, and others over Hegseth's censure of Kelly and effort to reduce his retirement grade, alleging violations of the First Amendment, due process, Speech & Debate Clause, and federal laws.

Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARK KELLY, United States Senator representing the State of Arizona,
120 Constitution Ave NE, Suite 516
Washington, D.C. 20002
Plaintiff,
V.
PETE HEGSETH, in his official capacity as
Secretary of Defense,
1600 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE,
1600 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
JOHN PHELAN, in his official capacity as
Secretary of the Navy,
1000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20350
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY,
1000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20350
Defendants.
Case No._
COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

9. If permitted to stand, the Secretary's censure and the grade-determination proceedings that he has directed will inflict immediate and irreparable harm. The censure, the
grade-reduction process, and its inevitable outcome impose official punishment for protected speech, chill legislative oversight, and threaten reductions in rank and pay. Each of these actions
also signals to retired service members and Members of Congress that criticism of the Executive's
use of the armed forces may be met with retaliation through military channels. The Constitution
does not leave such injuries to be remedied after the fact. Speech or Debate, First Amendment,
separation-of-powers, and due-process protections must be vindicated at the outset, before the
Senator is forced to submit to an unconstitutional and legally baseless proceeding.
Senator Kelly therefore brings this complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief.
Defendants' actions violate the First Amendment, the Speech or Debate Clause, the separation of powers, due process, 10 U.S.C. § 1370, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
11. In particular, Senator Kelly respectfully asks this Court to declare the censure letter, reopening determination, retirement grade determination proceedings, and related actions
unlawful and unconstitutional; to vacate those actions; to enjoin their enforcement; and to preserve
the status of a coequal Congress and an apolitical military.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF
For these reasons, Plaintiff respectfully requests an order:
a) declaring Defendants' actions unlawful;
b) enjoining the enforcement of Defendants' actions;
c) vacating and setting aside Defendants' actions under 5 U.S.C. § 706;
d) staying the effective date of Defendants' actions under 5 U.S.C. § 705;
e) preliminarily and permanently enjoining Defendants, their agents, employees, appointees,
successors, and anyone acting in concert or participation with Defendants from
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Case 1:26-cv-00081 Document 1 Filed 01/12/26 Page 46 of 46
implementing, maintaining, or giving effect to Defendants' actions, including the Secretary of Defense's determinations and threats of further criminal or administrative action;
f) awarding Plaintiff reasonable costs and attorney's fees in accordance with law, including
but not limited to 28 U.S.C. § 2412; and
g) issuing any and all other such relief as the Court deems just and proper.

January 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM

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Asha Rangappa

@asharangappa.bsky.social

The shooter calls her a "fucking bitch" right after shooting her three times. He shot because he was pissed off, not because he reasonably believed he was in danger. Also, he is filming while handling his weapon at the same time?!? Was he even looking at where he was shooting?

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.

They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.

Stop the lies.