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They’ll pressure a NATO ally to release a sex trafficker and racketeer but they won’t pressure a tiny dictatorship to return a man it’s holding on our behalf, who they admit they sent there by accident
April 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
They’ll pressure a NATO ally to release a sex trafficker and racketeer but they won’t pressure a tiny dictatorship to return a man it’s holding on our behalf, who they admit they sent there by accident
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Law professor here: Things are F-U-C-K-E-D up.
April 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Law professor here: Things are F-U-C-K-E-D up.
White House to Ask Congress to Claw Back Funding From NPR and PBS www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/b...
White House to Ask Congress to Rescind $1.1 Billion From NPR and PBS
Trump administration officials want legislators to rescind $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides some support for public media.
www.nytimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
White House to Ask Congress to Claw Back Funding From NPR and PBS www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/b...
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
As this reader (a law prof) explains, if you take them on their face the Big Law agreements with the White House since they are with Trump personally are pretty straightforward and public instances of bribery. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/about...
About Those Law Firm Deals
From TPM Reader AK … Just read your posts about this. I...
talkingpointsmemo.com
April 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
As this reader (a law prof) explains, if you take them on their face the Big Law agreements with the White House since they are with Trump personally are pretty straightforward and public instances of bribery. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/about...
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Wouldn't it be nice if every news outlet that covered the Bukele Oval Office meeting noted:
District court wrote: Abrego Garcia "has never been charged with or convicted of any crime."⤵️
Fourth Circuit: The government presented "NO EVIDENCE" of MS-13 affiliation. Abandoned argument before court. ⤵️
District court wrote: Abrego Garcia "has never been charged with or convicted of any crime."⤵️
Fourth Circuit: The government presented "NO EVIDENCE" of MS-13 affiliation. Abandoned argument before court. ⤵️
April 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Wouldn't it be nice if every news outlet that covered the Bukele Oval Office meeting noted:
District court wrote: Abrego Garcia "has never been charged with or convicted of any crime."⤵️
Fourth Circuit: The government presented "NO EVIDENCE" of MS-13 affiliation. Abandoned argument before court. ⤵️
District court wrote: Abrego Garcia "has never been charged with or convicted of any crime."⤵️
Fourth Circuit: The government presented "NO EVIDENCE" of MS-13 affiliation. Abandoned argument before court. ⤵️
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
It was the fuck aroundiest of times, it was the find outiest of times.
Cult Leader Bankrupts Cult
Cult members sad.
www.thegodpodcast.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It was the fuck aroundiest of times, it was the find outiest of times.
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
It was the first such arrest in Georgia, but it likely won't be the last.
A Woman Spent 2 Nights In Jail After She Miscarried. Advocates Say It's Only The Beginning.
It was the first such arrest in Georgia, but it likely won't be the last.
www.huffpost.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
It was the first such arrest in Georgia, but it likely won't be the last.
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Breaking News: The White House violated the First Amendment in banning The Associated Press from President Trump’s events, a judge ruled.
Judge Orders White House to Restore AP’s Access to Trump
The Trump administration has barred the news outlet from certain events for its use of the term “Gulf of Mexico,” which a federal judge agreed amounted to a violation of the First Amendment.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Breaking News: The White House violated the First Amendment in banning The Associated Press from President Trump’s events, a judge ruled.
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NEW: DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
www.wired.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NEW: DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
The case was brought by a chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, which says that it should be able to opt out of the mandatory state unemployment compensation system.
Supreme Court seems ready to let religious groups opt out of unemployment compensation laws
The case was brought by a chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, which says that it should be able to opt out of the mandatory state unemployment compensation system.
www.npr.org
March 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The case was brought by a chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, which says that it should be able to opt out of the mandatory state unemployment compensation system.
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
This is very good and important reading. Especially the part about the differences between the more small-d democratic way the fascists have organized, and the more archaic top-down and distrustful model Democrats still employ.
eladnehorai.substack.com/p/21st-centu...
eladnehorai.substack.com/p/21st-centu...
21st Century Fascism is Democratic
A deep dive into the evolution of fascism. And how understanding that evolution is the key to defeating it.
eladnehorai.substack.com
March 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This is very good and important reading. Especially the part about the differences between the more small-d democratic way the fascists have organized, and the more archaic top-down and distrustful model Democrats still employ.
eladnehorai.substack.com/p/21st-centu...
eladnehorai.substack.com/p/21st-centu...
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Discussions about federal spending in the U.S. are difficult because the numbers are so large that they can be difficult to grasp. Our reporters explore what it spends its money on. nyti.ms/3RuWVYS
March 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Discussions about federal spending in the U.S. are difficult because the numbers are so large that they can be difficult to grasp. Our reporters explore what it spends its money on. nyti.ms/3RuWVYS
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In order for ICE to declare someone an "Alien Enemy," ICE must first determine they are a Venezuelan over age 14, and then second find 8 points on a scoring guide they made up.
4 points for having alleged gang tattoos + 4 points for displaying gang "logos" or "symbols" = 8 points = TDA member.
4 points for having alleged gang tattoos + 4 points for displaying gang "logos" or "symbols" = 8 points = TDA member.
March 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In order for ICE to declare someone an "Alien Enemy," ICE must first determine they are a Venezuelan over age 14, and then second find 8 points on a scoring guide they made up.
4 points for having alleged gang tattoos + 4 points for displaying gang "logos" or "symbols" = 8 points = TDA member.
4 points for having alleged gang tattoos + 4 points for displaying gang "logos" or "symbols" = 8 points = TDA member.
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
As of Friday, there have been 46 cases in which federal judges have blocked Trump policies.
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
March 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
As of Friday, there have been 46 cases in which federal judges have blocked Trump policies.
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Americans of all political affiliations will miss the checks and balances that Donald Trump is trying to dispense with.
Once an Economy Switches from Rules to Deals, It’s Hard to Go Back
Americans of all political affiliations will miss the checks and balances that Donald Trump is trying to dispense with.
www.bloomberg.com
March 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Americans of all political affiliations will miss the checks and balances that Donald Trump is trying to dispense with.
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid.
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
![Though U.S. attorneys are political appointees who often ally with the agenda of the current presidential administration, line prosecutors like Schleifer are normally considered career employees. But since taking office, the Trump administration has made a point to drive those seen as political enemies from all levels of the federal government.
"This is the most overtly political firing I've seen in my time at the Department of Justice," said Palmer, the former federal prosecutor. "I could absolutely see it having kind of a chilling effect. I also think current prosecutors are concerned about the ability to have free speech. An AUSA [assistant U.S. attorney] who I spoke to said they are concerned that the only people who will be allowed to stay are Republicans or very quiet Democrats."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wufsdxzvzx36d7wppganbvpw/bafkreidwoty6rsibzeinn72q7r3h76kazos766qlxl5bvhaiejvwwaid6m@jpeg)
March 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid.
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review of all Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.
FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices
FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.
www.npr.org
March 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review of all Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
American scientists are increasingly being recruited by international institutions due to significant funding cuts and policy changes under the Trump administration. These developments have led to a climate of uncertainty and concern within the U.S. scientific community. 
Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding
American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.
www.npr.org
March 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
American scientists are increasingly being recruited by international institutions due to significant funding cuts and policy changes under the Trump administration. These developments have led to a climate of uncertainty and concern within the U.S. scientific community. 
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
FEDERAL SPENDING SURGES
Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
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Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
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Despite Musk’s claims, Trump administration spending on pace to surpass Biden’s
The U.S. Treasury is on pace to spend 7.4% more in 2025 than last year.
www.marketwatch.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
FEDERAL SPENDING SURGES
Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
1/
Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
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Reposted by Kate Eberhardt
This should be the biggest story in the country right now.
Full video: www.instagram.com/reel/DHzLuhi...
Full video: www.instagram.com/reel/DHzLuhi...
March 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now.
Full video: www.instagram.com/reel/DHzLuhi...
Full video: www.instagram.com/reel/DHzLuhi...