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4/4 This wasn’t just about Chicago. IPI and Iron Light told their network they plan to replicate the strategy nationwide — using wedge issues to splinter Democratic strongholds.
July 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
4/4 This wasn’t just about Chicago. IPI and Iron Light told their network they plan to replicate the strategy nationwide — using wedge issues to splinter Democratic strongholds.
3/4 IPI helped lead the 2018 Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court case that gutted public-sector unions. After winning, plaintiff Mark Janus took a job at IPI — the group that helped bankroll his case.
July 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
3/4 IPI helped lead the 2018 Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court case that gutted public-sector unions. After winning, plaintiff Mark Janus took a job at IPI — the group that helped bankroll his case.
2/4 In a private presentation obtained by Source Code, IPI’s marketing arm bragged about making CTU “toxic” — turning public sentiment against the union to derail progressive policies and fracture Democratic power.
July 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
2/4 In a private presentation obtained by Source Code, IPI’s marketing arm bragged about making CTU “toxic” — turning public sentiment against the union to derail progressive policies and fracture Democratic power.
5/5 This raises questions about the revolving door between lawmakers and lobbying firms—and how former legislators like Mooney continue to shape policy in unofficial ways.
July 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
5/5 This raises questions about the revolving door between lawmakers and lobbying firms—and how former legislators like Mooney continue to shape policy in unofficial ways.
4/5 Capitol South founder Marty Irby praised Mooney during the presentation, noting their close relationship. CEA President Margaret Iuculano also expressed excitement, calling the team “powerful” for representing business concerns on the Hill.
July 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
4/5 Capitol South founder Marty Irby praised Mooney during the presentation, noting their close relationship. CEA President Margaret Iuculano also expressed excitement, calling the team “powerful” for representing business concerns on the Hill.
3/5 Not publicly linked to Capitol South until now, Mooney is officially Senior Advisor at Competitive Markets Action (CMA), led by Capitol South’s president. In Feb 2024, CMA named Mooney “Legislator of the Year” for his perfect score on their issues.
July 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
3/5 Not publicly linked to Capitol South until now, Mooney is officially Senior Advisor at Competitive Markets Action (CMA), led by Capitol South’s president. In Feb 2024, CMA named Mooney “Legislator of the Year” for his perfect score on their issues.
2/5 Mooney shared insights from recent talks with lawmakers on the farm bill and tax policy. Though Capitol South insists Mooney was not lobbying, the presentation highlights how ex-lawmakers can exert unofficial influence behind the scenes.
July 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
2/5 Mooney shared insights from recent talks with lawmakers on the farm bill and tax policy. Though Capitol South insists Mooney was not lobbying, the presentation highlights how ex-lawmakers can exert unofficial influence behind the scenes.
🧵 8/ If you're a reporter and want the full memo, reach us at press@source-code.org or via Signal: SourceCode.23.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 8/ If you're a reporter and want the full memo, reach us at press@source-code.org or via Signal: SourceCode.23.
🧵 7/ The memo offers a rare inside look at how outside groups like AFP aim to steer Congress.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 7/ The memo offers a rare inside look at how outside groups like AFP aim to steer Congress.
🧵 6/ AFP is now pushing a $20 million campaign, “Protect Prosperity,” aimed at extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, criticized for disproportionately benefiting the wealthy and corporations.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 6/ AFP is now pushing a $20 million campaign, “Protect Prosperity,” aimed at extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, criticized for disproportionately benefiting the wealthy and corporations.
🧵 5/ Trump has openly clashed with the Kochs, calling them "globalists" and "a total joke." The Koch network invested big opposing Trump in the 2024 primaries, backing Nikki Haley instead.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 5/ Trump has openly clashed with the Kochs, calling them "globalists" and "a total joke." The Koch network invested big opposing Trump in the 2024 primaries, backing Nikki Haley instead.
🧵 4/ AFP also plans to deploy its massive grassroots network & financial muscle to support its chosen lawmakers - promising to bring “seasoned partners” + a ready-made policy infrastructure.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 4/ AFP also plans to deploy its massive grassroots network & financial muscle to support its chosen lawmakers - promising to bring “seasoned partners” + a ready-made policy infrastructure.
🧵 3/ A major focus: "combatting the rise of national conservatism" — a clear shot at the MAGA wing of the GOP. The document signals a coming ideological clash between Koch-aligned libertarians & right-wing populists.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 3/ A major focus: "combatting the rise of national conservatism" — a clear shot at the MAGA wing of the GOP. The document signals a coming ideological clash between Koch-aligned libertarians & right-wing populists.
🧵 2/ The memo reveals AFP’s intent to form “mutually beneficial” partnerships on the Hill
Support includes: Drafting legislation, preparing testimony & questions for hearings, + coordinating coalition letters.
Support includes: Drafting legislation, preparing testimony & questions for hearings, + coordinating coalition letters.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 2/ The memo reveals AFP’s intent to form “mutually beneficial” partnerships on the Hill
Support includes: Drafting legislation, preparing testimony & questions for hearings, + coordinating coalition letters.
Support includes: Drafting legislation, preparing testimony & questions for hearings, + coordinating coalition letters.
🧵 1/ AFP positions itself as an outsourced congressional office — offering lawmakers pre-written bills, talking points, hearing questions & more. It promises a “personalized approach” with “customizable product options” to help its friends on the Hill.
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🧵 1/ AFP positions itself as an outsourced congressional office — offering lawmakers pre-written bills, talking points, hearing questions & more. It promises a “personalized approach” with “customizable product options” to help its friends on the Hill.
🧵4/ As @davidcorn.bsky.social put it, the administration’s immigration policies are "a toxic brew of cruelty, absurdity, and danger.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump to the USA: There is no rule of law
What might he try next? Illegal arrests or deportations of American citizens?
www.motherjones.com
April 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🧵4/ As @davidcorn.bsky.social put it, the administration’s immigration policies are "a toxic brew of cruelty, absurdity, and danger.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
🧵3/ In the same private speech, Homan praised Attorney General Pam Bondi’s aggressive stance on sanctuary cities: “Thank God, Pam Bondi's now in position,” adding, “Pam Bondi is going to sue the hell out of all of them.”
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Exclusive: Border Czar Tom Homan Calls Sending Immigrants to Guantanamo Bay "Most Exciting Day of My Life"
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April 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🧵3/ In the same private speech, Homan praised Attorney General Pam Bondi’s aggressive stance on sanctuary cities: “Thank God, Pam Bondi's now in position,” adding, “Pam Bondi is going to sue the hell out of all of them.”
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🧵2/ At a February speech to the Council for National Policy (CNP), Homan insisted:
“You can’t demand due process and ignore the final decisions of the court. Then, due process means nothing.”
Now, he's contradicting himself.
“You can’t demand due process and ignore the final decisions of the court. Then, due process means nothing.”
Now, he's contradicting himself.
April 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🧵2/ At a February speech to the Council for National Policy (CNP), Homan insisted:
“You can’t demand due process and ignore the final decisions of the court. Then, due process means nothing.”
Now, he's contradicting himself.
“You can’t demand due process and ignore the final decisions of the court. Then, due process means nothing.”
Now, he's contradicting himself.
🧵 6/ Homan vowed to target sanctuary cities by doubling manpower and ramping up workplace raids, promising to "show them that they cannot bully us, intimidate us."
April 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🧵 6/ Homan vowed to target sanctuary cities by doubling manpower and ramping up workplace raids, promising to "show them that they cannot bully us, intimidate us."
🧵 5/ As @stevebenen.com observed, Homan's attack on due process is "effectively putting the United States government on the same moral plane as violent felons."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Trump’s border czar flunks an important test on the meaning of ‘due process’
If White House officials expect people to trust them on the Alien Enemies Act, they’re going to have to stop making so many false claims.
www.msnbc.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🧵 5/ As @stevebenen.com observed, Homan's attack on due process is "effectively putting the United States government on the same moral plane as violent felons."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
🧵 4/ He recently dismissed a judge’s ruling halting deportations, noting "I don’t care what the judges think.”
April 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🧵 4/ He recently dismissed a judge’s ruling halting deportations, noting "I don’t care what the judges think.”