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The Trump admin has used 2339A—the “material support for terrorism” statute—against Black Lives Matter protesters in Alabama and anti-ICE demonstrators in Texas.
The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
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The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
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Trump DOJ Files 9/11-Era Charges Against Leftists Across the Country
Across the country, federal prosecutors are upgrading what would have been routine...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Trump admin has used 2339A—the “material support for terrorism” statute—against Black Lives Matter protesters in Alabama and anti-ICE demonstrators in Texas.
The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
The Trump admin has used 2339A—the “material support for terrorism” statute—against Black Lives Matter protesters in Alabama and anti-ICE demonstrators in Texas.
The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
Trump DOJ Files 9/11-Era Charges Against Leftists Across the Country
Across the country, federal prosecutors are upgrading what would have been routine...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Trump admin has used 2339A—the “material support for terrorism” statute—against Black Lives Matter protesters in Alabama and anti-ICE demonstrators in Texas.
The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
The ex-DOJ prosecutor who pioneered the use of 2339A says he's never seen anything like it.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
The big weekend news came late Friday when a three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a key element of the Trump administration’s policy of mass detention of migrants. It promises to fuel more of the growing chaos of the past several weeks.
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A Brutal 5th Circuit Ruling Promises More ICE Chaos
Gonna Get Worse Before It Gets Better The big weekend news came...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The big weekend news came late Friday when a three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a key element of the Trump administration’s policy of mass detention of migrants. It promises to fuel more of the growing chaos of the past several weeks.
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Repealing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act would "make the internet a conformist, neutral space where any controversial truth or opinion will be silenced," Aaron Mackey of @eff.org says.
Yet lawmakers from both parties are pushing to do just that.
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Yet lawmakers from both parties are pushing to do just that.
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Behind the Misguided Bipartisan Push to Muzzle Free Speech Online
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February 9, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Repealing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act would "make the internet a conformist, neutral space where any controversial truth or opinion will be silenced," Aaron Mackey of @eff.org says.
Yet lawmakers from both parties are pushing to do just that.
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Yet lawmakers from both parties are pushing to do just that.
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On Jan. 6, 2026, a group of election conspiracy theorists released a report detailing allegations that the 2020 presidential results in Georgia’s Fulton County were “falsely padded." A little over three weeks later, FBI agents raided the county’s offices and seized 700 boxes of voting records.
A Conspiracy Fueled Report Preceded ‘Black Pill’ Tulsi Gabbard’s Fulton County Election Raid
On Jan. 6, 2026, a group of election conspiracy theorists released a...
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February 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
On Jan. 6, 2026, a group of election conspiracy theorists released a report detailing allegations that the 2020 presidential results in Georgia’s Fulton County were “falsely padded." A little over three weeks later, FBI agents raided the county’s offices and seized 700 boxes of voting records.
This racist post — far from Trump’s first about the Obamas — garnered more opposition from Republicans than we’ve seen all term, perhaps excepting the vote to release the Epstein files. talkingpointsmemo.com/the-weekende...
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This racist post — far from Trump’s first about the Obamas — garnered more opposition from Republicans than we’ve seen all term, perhaps excepting the vote to release the Epstein files. talkingpointsmemo.com/the-weekende...
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A Conspiracy Fueled Report Preceded ‘Black Pill’ Tulsi Gabbard’s Fulton County Election Raid
On Jan. 6, 2026, a group of election conspiracy theorists released a...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
NEW: A Conspiracy Fueled Report Preceded ‘Black Pill’ Tulsi Gabbard’s Fulton County Election Raid talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2020-el...
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A group of election conspiracy theorists released a report detailing wild allegations about elections in Georgia’s Fulton County. A little over three weeks later, FBI agents raided the county’s offices and seized 700 boxes of voting records. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2020-el...
A Conspiracy Fueled Report Preceded ‘Black Pill’ Tulsi Gabbard’s Fulton County Election Raid
On Jan. 6, 2026, a group of election conspiracy theorists released a...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
A group of election conspiracy theorists released a report detailing wild allegations about elections in Georgia’s Fulton County. A little over three weeks later, FBI agents raided the county’s offices and seized 700 boxes of voting records. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2020-el...
Trump’s spymaster is a hero to the MAGA fringe after extraordinary ballot seizure that followed up on their longtime fixations.
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A Conspiracy Fueled Report Preceded ‘Black Pill’ Tulsi Gabbard’s Fulton County Election Raid
On Jan. 6, 2026, a group of election conspiracy theorists released a...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Trump’s spymaster is a hero to the MAGA fringe after extraordinary ballot seizure that followed up on their longtime fixations.
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Trump is talking about nationalizing our elections because he can’t stand the thought of losing.
Rather than outrage, "contempt, scorn and, yes, laughter are the only proper responses to Trump's claims and demands," @joshtpm.bsky.social writes.
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Rather than outrage, "contempt, scorn and, yes, laughter are the only proper responses to Trump's claims and demands," @joshtpm.bsky.social writes.
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Trump’s Big Loser Energy, and Other Tales From the Annals of Political Messaging
A few days ago Donald Trump said he’s deciding to “nationalize” American...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Trump is talking about nationalizing our elections because he can’t stand the thought of losing.
Rather than outrage, "contempt, scorn and, yes, laughter are the only proper responses to Trump's claims and demands," @joshtpm.bsky.social writes.
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/trump...
Rather than outrage, "contempt, scorn and, yes, laughter are the only proper responses to Trump's claims and demands," @joshtpm.bsky.social writes.
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The Star Tribune’s Jeff Day broke the news last night that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and FBI are set to announce a joint investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti. It’s unclear what that means for the probe of the Renee Good shooting.
Report: Joint Federal and State Probe Into Pretti Shooting to be Announced
What About the Renee Good Shooting? The Star Tribune’s Jeff Day broke...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The Star Tribune’s Jeff Day broke the news last night that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and FBI are set to announce a joint investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti. It’s unclear what that means for the probe of the Renee Good shooting.
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The Star Tribune’s Jeff Day broke the news last night that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and FBI are set to announce a joint investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, citing two anonymous sources.
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Report: Joint Federal and State Probe Into Pretti Shooting to be Announced
What About the Renee Good Shooting? The Star Tribune’s Jeff Day broke...
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February 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The Star Tribune’s Jeff Day broke the news last night that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and FBI are set to announce a joint investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, citing two anonymous sources.
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New files released by the Justice Department show Jeffrey Epstein joking about being in a "pariahs club" and discussing the fate of powerful men who had been accused of wrongdoing.
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Epstein Tracked #MeToo Fallout and Advised Accused Men Behind the Scenes
This story was originally reported by Grace Panetta of The 19th. Meet...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
New files released by the Justice Department show Jeffrey Epstein joking about being in a "pariahs club" and discussing the fate of powerful men who had been accused of wrongdoing.
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Trump's DOJ has been mining for trans children's info via broad, intimidating subpoenas to hospitals. "They’re fishing for someone to prosecute," lead counsel in a DC case told me.
But...they keep losing. From me and the great @joshkovensky.bsky.social ⤵️ talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
But...they keep losing. From me and the great @joshkovensky.bsky.social ⤵️ talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
Trump’s DOJ Keeps Losing in Court Over Bids to Eliminate Gender-Affirming Care
In several cases across the country, judges have rejected or trimmed subpoenas...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Trump's DOJ has been mining for trans children's info via broad, intimidating subpoenas to hospitals. "They’re fishing for someone to prosecute," lead counsel in a DC case told me.
But...they keep losing. From me and the great @joshkovensky.bsky.social ⤵️ talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
But...they keep losing. From me and the great @joshkovensky.bsky.social ⤵️ talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-d...
In several cases across the country, judges have rejected or trimmed subpoenas from the DOJ seeking sensitive information about trans children.
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Trump’s DOJ Keeps Losing in Court Over Bids to Eliminate Gender-Affirming Care
In several cases across the country, judges have rejected or trimmed subpoenas...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
In several cases across the country, judges have rejected or trimmed subpoenas from the DOJ seeking sensitive information about trans children.
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Earlier this week, I reported that some Dems were considering breaking out parts of the DHS funding bill (like TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard) and funding them while negotiations on ICE and CBP continue.
Now House Approps Comm Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro is also saying she would support that.
Now House Approps Comm Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro is also saying she would support that.
February 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Earlier this week, I reported that some Dems were considering breaking out parts of the DHS funding bill (like TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard) and funding them while negotiations on ICE and CBP continue.
Now House Approps Comm Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro is also saying she would support that.
Now House Approps Comm Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro is also saying she would support that.
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Slotkin’s lawyer — former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who was ousted during Trump’s first term for overseeing an investigation into the then-Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price — told Pirro that Slotkin would not agree to an interview with her office voluntarily.
Slotkin Hits Back as Trump DOJ Pushes for Retribution
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February 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Slotkin’s lawyer — former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who was ousted during Trump’s first term for overseeing an investigation into the then-Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price — told Pirro that Slotkin would not agree to an interview with her office voluntarily.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has refused to meet for a voluntary interview with Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host-turned-U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...
February 5, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has refused to meet for a voluntary interview with Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host-turned-U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...
@kateriga.bsky.social and @joshtpm.bsky.social discuss the latest Epstein file dump, along with headlines from the Lone Star State on the newest episode of The Josh Marshall Podcast. Head to TPM to listen now!
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February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
@kateriga.bsky.social and @joshtpm.bsky.social discuss the latest Epstein file dump, along with headlines from the Lone Star State on the newest episode of The Josh Marshall Podcast. Head to TPM to listen now!
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... the ways in which election admin had to change in the wake of Trump’s attempt to subvert the vote, attacks on poll workers, the DOJ’s overreach into states’ rights to administer elections, Trump’s gerrymandering pressure campaign and more.
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The Franchise Newsletter: Welcome Back!
Hello, and welcome (back) to The Franchise! My name is Khaya Himmelman,...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
... the ways in which election admin had to change in the wake of Trump’s attempt to subvert the vote, attacks on poll workers, the DOJ’s overreach into states’ rights to administer elections, Trump’s gerrymandering pressure campaign and more.
You can read our first issue and sign up here!
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TPM reporter @khayahimmelman.bsky.social has taken on this task! Khaya has covered elections, voting rights, the conspiracy theories that festered post-2020 (and the people who perpetuated the disinfo) ...
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM
TPM reporter @khayahimmelman.bsky.social has taken on this task! Khaya has covered elections, voting rights, the conspiracy theories that festered post-2020 (and the people who perpetuated the disinfo) ...
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With Trump’s obsession w/ the 2020 election back in the news — & everything else his DOJ & WH are doing to act on his dream to “nationalize” elections, seize voter data, force mid-cycle gerrymandering & intimidate voters — we figured it was an apt time to bring The Franchise back
The Franchise Newsletter: Welcome Back!
Hello, and welcome (back) to The Franchise! My name is Khaya Himmelman,...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
With Trump’s obsession w/ the 2020 election back in the news — & everything else his DOJ & WH are doing to act on his dream to “nationalize” elections, seize voter data, force mid-cycle gerrymandering & intimidate voters — we figured it was an apt time to bring The Franchise back
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@talkingpointsmemo.com is resurrecting The Franchise, a weekly newsletter that we used to send out back in the day, starting before and continuing while President Trump began spreading deranged conspiracy theories about his loss in the 2020 election.
The Franchise Newsletter: Welcome Back!
Hello, and welcome (back) to The Franchise! My name is Khaya Himmelman,...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
@talkingpointsmemo.com is resurrecting The Franchise, a weekly newsletter that we used to send out back in the day, starting before and continuing while President Trump began spreading deranged conspiracy theories about his loss in the 2020 election.
TPM is reviving The Franchise, our weekly newsletter on elections & voting rights as the Trump administration continues its assault on election administration, the franchise and democracy overall.
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The Franchise Newsletter: Welcome Back!
Hello, and welcome (back) to The Franchise! My name is Khaya Himmelman,...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM
TPM is reviving The Franchise, our weekly newsletter on elections & voting rights as the Trump administration continues its assault on election administration, the franchise and democracy overall.
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NEW: My first piece for @talkingpointsmemo.com where I'm going to be a regular contributor about conspiracy theories and disinformation, on how Trump is losing his coalition of cranks and conspiracists who elevated him to power.
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Donald Trump Became President By Appealing to Conspiracy Theorists — Now He’s Driving Them Away
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February 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
NEW: My first piece for @talkingpointsmemo.com where I'm going to be a regular contributor about conspiracy theories and disinformation, on how Trump is losing his coalition of cranks and conspiracists who elevated him to power.
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