Yes, Trump is a threat to democracy. But the far bigger menace is the monstrous growth in wealth concentration over five decades that made a Trump presidency possible—and maybe inevitable.
Yes, Trump is a threat to democracy. But the far bigger menace is the monstrous growth in wealth concentration over five decades that made a Trump presidency possible—and maybe inevitable.
Saturday’s military parade in Washington celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army was sponsored by at least four brands that have strong financial and political ties to President Trump, raising questions about whether the event benefited his allies and supporters.
Saturday’s military parade in Washington celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army was sponsored by at least four brands that have strong financial and political ties to President Trump, raising questions about whether the event benefited his allies and supporters.
Jessica: We have big headlines, getting investment like $8.5 billion out of Qatar, that was already announced in 2023 and 2024. Abu Dhabi, he says $200 billion… announced during the Biden administration… He likes to show up and take credit for things other people did
May 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Jessica: We have big headlines, getting investment like $8.5 billion out of Qatar, that was already announced in 2023 and 2024. Abu Dhabi, he says $200 billion… announced during the Biden administration… He likes to show up and take credit for things other people did
Trump is escalating his anti-democracy agenda, ordering the DOJ to investigate ActBlue, the financial backbone of Democratic campaigns. It’s a clear effort to weaponize the government against his political opponents. Details here: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump is escalating his anti-democracy agenda, ordering the DOJ to investigate ActBlue, the financial backbone of Democratic campaigns. It’s a clear effort to weaponize the government against his political opponents. Details here: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
54. Casino mogul and Trump ally Steve Wynn seeks to overturn New York Times v. Sullivan, the seminal case that Trump abhors because it prevents the press from being sued into bankruptcy by politicians and celebrities.
54. Casino mogul and Trump ally Steve Wynn seeks to overturn New York Times v. Sullivan, the seminal case that Trump abhors because it prevents the press from being sued into bankruptcy by politicians and celebrities.
11. U.S. earns travel advisory from the Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom.bsky.social) and is added to CIVICUS Global Alliance’s Monitor Watchlist “due to threats to civic freedoms,” including press freedom.
11. U.S. earns travel advisory from the Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom.bsky.social) and is added to CIVICUS Global Alliance’s Monitor Watchlist “due to threats to civic freedoms,” including press freedom.
3. After his election, Trump tells Senate Republicans to kill the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalist-source confidentiality. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
April 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
3. After his election, Trump tells Senate Republicans to kill the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalist-source confidentiality. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
The Trump administration has quietly transformed the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, forcing out a majority of career managers and implementing new priorities that current and former officials say abandon its decadeslong mission.
The Trump administration has quietly transformed the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, forcing out a majority of career managers and implementing new priorities that current and former officials say abandon its decadeslong mission.