POV
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Democracy matters | Loves family, dogs, science, education, & random facts | Social justice advocate | Lifelong learner.
Democracy matters | Loves family, dogs, science, education, & random facts | Social justice advocate | Lifelong learner.
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this would have been a month-long scandal in 2011
President Trump walking past the flag at the Whitehouse which has fallen to the ground
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
this would have been a month-long scandal in 2011
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The Trump Justice Department has made a motion to try to get around a devastating blow to their prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey that came from a lower court — but a former federal prosecutor doesn't see that effort going anywhere.
'Good luck with that': Expert scoffs at desperate Trump DOJ move in high-stakes case
The Trump Justice Department has made a motion to try to get around a devastating blow to their prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey that came from a lower court — but a former federal prosecutor doesn't see that effort going anywhere.The issue came down this week, as federal Magistrate Ju...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The Trump Justice Department has made a motion to try to get around a devastating blow to their prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey that came from a lower court — but a former federal prosecutor doesn't see that effort going anywhere.
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DOJ didn't get a warrant for the core evidence in their case against Comey. www.muellershewrote.com/p/halligan-i...
Halligan is in DEEP trouble in the Comey case
A recording from Allison Gill's live video
www.muellershewrote.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:58 AM
DOJ didn't get a warrant for the core evidence in their case against Comey. www.muellershewrote.com/p/halligan-i...
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The archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct against two women, was suspended from his duties leading the 16-year-old denomination.
American Anglican archbishop suspended after sexual misconduct allegations
Stephen Wood, 62, leader of the 16-year-old denomination, faces allegations of sexual misconduct, plagiarizing sermons and bullying staffers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct against two women, was suspended from his duties leading the 16-year-old denomination.
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Breaking news: A judge blasted the Justice Department for its prosecution of former FBI director James Comey, citing a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” and “government misconduct” that could threaten the viability of the case.
Federal judge blasts potential ‘government misconduct’ in Comey case
A federal magistrate judge excoriated the government’s handling of the case against former FBI director James B. Comey.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Breaking news: A judge blasted the Justice Department for its prosecution of former FBI director James Comey, citing a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” and “government misconduct” that could threaten the viability of the case.
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A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security declined to say when the report would be published.
Any major changes to FEMA would likely need to move through Congress before they could take effect.
From @statesnewsroom.com
Any major changes to FEMA would likely need to move through Congress before they could take effect.
From @statesnewsroom.com
Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The review council that President Donald Trump tasked with overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency was supposed to release its recommendations before Monday but missed the deadline.
penncapital-star.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security declined to say when the report would be published.
Any major changes to FEMA would likely need to move through Congress before they could take effect.
From @statesnewsroom.com
Any major changes to FEMA would likely need to move through Congress before they could take effect.
From @statesnewsroom.com
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1/ Bird flu is back. After nearly nine months without a human case, the virus has re-emerged, causing a severe human infection in Washington state. This is the first case of H5N5 detected in a person. Here’s the details—and other #publichealth news you need to know this week 👇
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
1/ Bird flu is back. After nearly nine months without a human case, the virus has re-emerged, causing a severe human infection in Washington state. This is the first case of H5N5 detected in a person. Here’s the details—and other #publichealth news you need to know this week 👇
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How long until a SWAT team member asks, “May I meet you?”
November 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
How long until a SWAT team member asks, “May I meet you?”
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Big red flag in the James Comey prosecution.
A federal judge says the DOJ’s approach may undermine the grand jury process, citing serious investigative missteps and the questionable appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
#ProudBlue
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
A federal judge says the DOJ’s approach may undermine the grand jury process, citing serious investigative missteps and the questionable appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
#ProudBlue
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Judge says possible errors by Lindsey Halligan could imperil Comey case
In a rare move, the judge ordered prosecutors to hand over records of the grand jury proceeding to the former FBI director’s lawyers.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Big red flag in the James Comey prosecution.
A federal judge says the DOJ’s approach may undermine the grand jury process, citing serious investigative missteps and the questionable appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
#ProudBlue
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
A federal judge says the DOJ’s approach may undermine the grand jury process, citing serious investigative missteps and the questionable appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
#ProudBlue
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Breaking News: A federal judge said that the case against James Comey, the former FBI director, could be in serious trouble because of apparent misconduct by the Justice Department's inexperienced prosecutor picked by President Trump to handle the matter.
Judge Says Justice Dept. May Have Committed ‘Misconduct’ in Comey Case
The ruling by a magistrate judge in Alexandria, Va., was only the most recent setback in the department’s efforts to bring charges against the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey.
nyti.ms
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Breaking News: A federal judge said that the case against James Comey, the former FBI director, could be in serious trouble because of apparent misconduct by the Justice Department's inexperienced prosecutor picked by President Trump to handle the matter.
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"People familiar with FBI security protocols said they were unaware of any other instance in which the girlfriends of top FBI officials received government-staffed security details..."
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Kash Patel's girlfriend being protected by FBI SWAT agents as security perk
Agents on a detail with the country singer would presumably be unable to respond or delayed in responding to other incidents, according to sources.
www.ms.now
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"People familiar with FBI security protocols said they were unaware of any other instance in which the girlfriends of top FBI officials received government-staffed security details..."
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➡️ Tomorrow's vote on the discharge petition is simply another move to pressure the DOJ to do what they are already obligated to do
No matter your party, your wealth, or your title, anyone who is responsible for abusing girls will be brought to justice. (2/2)
No matter your party, your wealth, or your title, anyone who is responsible for abusing girls will be brought to justice. (2/2)
November 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
➡️ Tomorrow's vote on the discharge petition is simply another move to pressure the DOJ to do what they are already obligated to do
No matter your party, your wealth, or your title, anyone who is responsible for abusing girls will be brought to justice. (2/2)
No matter your party, your wealth, or your title, anyone who is responsible for abusing girls will be brought to justice. (2/2)
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Here's your reminder that:
➡️ Trump's DOJ is *already* compelled to release the full, unredacted Epstein files after my motion to subpoena passed in July
➡️ They are out of compliance for slow-walking the legally binding subpoena (1/2)
➡️ Trump's DOJ is *already* compelled to release the full, unredacted Epstein files after my motion to subpoena passed in July
➡️ They are out of compliance for slow-walking the legally binding subpoena (1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Here's your reminder that:
➡️ Trump's DOJ is *already* compelled to release the full, unredacted Epstein files after my motion to subpoena passed in July
➡️ They are out of compliance for slow-walking the legally binding subpoena (1/2)
➡️ Trump's DOJ is *already* compelled to release the full, unredacted Epstein files after my motion to subpoena passed in July
➡️ They are out of compliance for slow-walking the legally binding subpoena (1/2)
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Trump Doesn’t Need The House To Tell Him To Release The Files. This Is All Bullshit: Don’t lose sight of what matters here. Donald Trump is doing everything he possibly can to keep the Epstein files hidden. Even coming out last night and telling the House to vote to release the files. It’s all an…
Trump Doesn’t Need The House To Tell Him To Release The Files. This Is All Bullshit
Don’t lose sight of what matters here. Donald Trump is doing everything he possibly can to keep the Epstein files hidden. Even coming out last night and telling the House to vote to release the files. It’s all an elaborate act. He and Pam Bondi will not allow the public to see those files. It’s a great cover up.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump Doesn’t Need The House To Tell Him To Release The Files. This Is All Bullshit: Don’t lose sight of what matters here. Donald Trump is doing everything he possibly can to keep the Epstein files hidden. Even coming out last night and telling the House to vote to release the files. It’s all an…
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Chicago teenagers in the front lines of the resistance to the DHS military-style invasion of Chicago, showing guts and street smarts in the process. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/c...
West Chicago brothers are on the front lines against ‘Operation Midway Blitz.’ And they’re only teenagers.
The wave of youth activists who have been galvanized into action by “Operation Midway Blitz” follow a long tradition paved around the world by young activists.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Chicago teenagers in the front lines of the resistance to the DHS military-style invasion of Chicago, showing guts and street smarts in the process. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/c...
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Trump’s corrupt pardons and the Epstein cover-up aren’t separate scandals—they’re symptoms of the same disease. A system that strips people of their dignity so a handful of corrupt billionaires can squeeze out a few more dollars with zero accountability.
endlessurgency.com/p/the-common...
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The Common Thread Between the Epstein Coverup and Trump’s Corrupt Pardons
Both expose how corrupt individuals protect themselves.
endlessurgency.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump’s corrupt pardons and the Epstein cover-up aren’t separate scandals—they’re symptoms of the same disease. A system that strips people of their dignity so a handful of corrupt billionaires can squeeze out a few more dollars with zero accountability.
endlessurgency.com/p/the-common...
endlessurgency.com/p/the-common...
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it's almost like tariffs increase prices
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
it's almost like tariffs increase prices
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Reminding you of this reporting from August.
Bloomberg: The bureau’s FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted.’
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Bloomberg: The bureau’s FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted.’
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The FBI Redacted Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files
The bureau’s FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted....
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reminding you of this reporting from August.
Bloomberg: The bureau’s FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted.’
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Bloomberg: The bureau’s FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted.’
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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There have been at least 154 cases in which federal district courts have issued preliminary relief against a Trump administration policy.
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
193. The "War" on Judges
Deputy Attorney General Blanche's attack on lower courts is an impressive combination of light on substance; shamelessly hypocritical; and profoundly dangerous. More people should be condemning it.
www.stevevladeck.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
There have been at least 154 cases in which federal district courts have issued preliminary relief against a Trump administration policy.
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
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How stupid would you have to be to accept Trump's new position that he wants the House to vote for releasing the Epstein files but he still isn't releasing the Epstein files, which he could do without a vote?
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
How stupid would you have to be to accept Trump's new position that he wants the House to vote for releasing the Epstein files but he still isn't releasing the Epstein files, which he could do without a vote?
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"... asked to drop cases for political reasons, to find evidence for flimsy investigations, to take positions in court they thought had no legitimate basis.
"Work they were told to abandon — investigations of terrorist plots, corruption and white-collar fraud..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"Work they were told to abandon — investigations of terrorist plots, corruption and white-collar fraud..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"... asked to drop cases for political reasons, to find evidence for flimsy investigations, to take positions in court they thought had no legitimate basis.
"Work they were told to abandon — investigations of terrorist plots, corruption and white-collar fraud..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"Work they were told to abandon — investigations of terrorist plots, corruption and white-collar fraud..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Massie: "The president has been saying this is a hoax. Well, he's just now decided to investigate a hoax, if it's a hoax. And I have another concern about these investigations he's announced. If they have ongoing investigations, those documents can't be released. So this might be a big smokescreen."
November 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Massie: "The president has been saying this is a hoax. Well, he's just now decided to investigate a hoax, if it's a hoax. And I have another concern about these investigations he's announced. If they have ongoing investigations, those documents can't be released. So this might be a big smokescreen."
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BREAKING: Magistrate orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to Comey, finding real prospect that "government misconduct" may have tainted the case.
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
BREAKING: Magistrate orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to Comey, finding real prospect that "government misconduct" may have tainted the case.
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New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
How foreign student enrollment is shifting in the U.S., in 6 charts
Foreign student enrollment in U.S. colleges has stalled, with a 17 percent decline in new students this fall after Trump policy changes, a key survey shows.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...