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NEW: Court filings reveal the Justice Department does not plan to appeal a lower court order blocking Trump from adding a proof of citizenship requirement on federal voter registration forms as litigation continues.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
DOJ Won’t Appeal Judge’s Order Against Trump’s Anti-Voting Decree
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
NEW: Court filings reveal the Justice Department does not plan to appeal a lower court order blocking Trump from adding a proof of citizenship requirement on federal voter registration forms as litigation continues.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
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Breaking news: The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China www.ft.com/content/20d0...
April 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Breaking news: The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China www.ft.com/content/20d0...
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The White House said in a court filing that Elon Musk is not a DOGE employee and has no authority to make government decisions, instead solely serving as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump.
White House Claims Musk is Not DOGE Employee and Does Not Lead Agency
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The White House said in a court filing that Elon Musk is not a DOGE employee and has no authority to make government decisions, instead solely serving as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump.
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Let me get this straight.
Elon is claiming (with no evidence) that DOGE found $55 billion in “savings.” And now he’s floating giving every American a $5000 check. That would cost $1.7 TRILLION.
Someone explain to me why anyone thinks the guy is a genius?
Elon is claiming (with no evidence) that DOGE found $55 billion in “savings.” And now he’s floating giving every American a $5000 check. That would cost $1.7 TRILLION.
Someone explain to me why anyone thinks the guy is a genius?
February 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Let me get this straight.
Elon is claiming (with no evidence) that DOGE found $55 billion in “savings.” And now he’s floating giving every American a $5000 check. That would cost $1.7 TRILLION.
Someone explain to me why anyone thinks the guy is a genius?
Elon is claiming (with no evidence) that DOGE found $55 billion in “savings.” And now he’s floating giving every American a $5000 check. That would cost $1.7 TRILLION.
Someone explain to me why anyone thinks the guy is a genius?
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Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” The website lists mostly Black employees.
Federal health workers terrified after 'DEI' website publishes list of 'targets'
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” The website lists mostly Black employees.
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We're suing President Trump to protect gender-affirming care access for trans people nationwide.
President Trump, see you in court.
President Trump, see you in court.
February 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We're suing President Trump to protect gender-affirming care access for trans people nationwide.
President Trump, see you in court.
President Trump, see you in court.
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Shutting down asylum at the border is a flagrantly illegal power grab that puts countless lives in danger — so we're suing.
ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban
The lawsuit alleges Trump's actions go against protections provided by Congress and backed by the courts.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Shutting down asylum at the border is a flagrantly illegal power grab that puts countless lives in danger — so we're suing.
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The Justice Department argued that a court order blocking Trump’s federal funding freeze does not halt the administration’s efforts to control spending and that federal agencies that aren’t defendants in the case don’t have to comply with the court’s order.
DOJ Says Trump Administration Doesn’t Have to Follow Court Order Halting Funding Freeze
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Justice Department argued that a court order blocking Trump’s federal funding freeze does not halt the administration’s efforts to control spending and that federal agencies that aren’t defendants in the case don’t have to comply with the court’s order.
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I hope every reporter in the Capitol tomorrow hounds Republicans and asks them this question:
“On what authority can Elon Musk shut down payments Congress promised to federal contractors?”
“On what authority can Elon Musk shut down payments Congress promised to federal contractors?”
February 3, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I hope every reporter in the Capitol tomorrow hounds Republicans and asks them this question:
“On what authority can Elon Musk shut down payments Congress promised to federal contractors?”
“On what authority can Elon Musk shut down payments Congress promised to federal contractors?”
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Reminder:
Withholding foreign aid was what Trump was impeached for! The laws have not changed. But he wasn’t convicted so now he is doing it on a much greater scale!
The executive branch does not have the legal right to cancel appropriated spending or eliminate agencies created by Congress.
Trump and Musk are doing both. Entirely lawless and unconstitutional.
The world's largest provider of food assistance shut down.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump and Musk are doing both. Entirely lawless and unconstitutional.
The world's largest provider of food assistance shut down.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
February 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Reminder:
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🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
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The rush to destroy things like USAID and other agencies before lawsuits can stop them is to make it moot. When our stupidly slow judicial system finally moves to stop them it will be far too late. If all 10,000 USAID employees are home and projects abandoned it’s done. It’s evil.
February 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The rush to destroy things like USAID and other agencies before lawsuits can stop them is to make it moot. When our stupidly slow judicial system finally moves to stop them it will be far too late. If all 10,000 USAID employees are home and projects abandoned it’s done. It’s evil.
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USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
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i don’t even know if crime is the right word for the illegal destruction of USAID. it is an autocratic power grab and a direct attack on the sovereignty of the american people
February 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
i don’t even know if crime is the right word for the illegal destruction of USAID. it is an autocratic power grab and a direct attack on the sovereignty of the american people
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"Musk is a private citizen taking control of established government offices. That is not efficiency; that is a coup."
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
Elon Musk May Have Your Social Security Number
The billionaire and his DOGE agents were reportedly granted full access to the Treasury’s federal payments system, and nobody knows to what end.
nymag.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
"Musk is a private citizen taking control of established government offices. That is not efficiency; that is a coup."
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
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Hey Congress:
Trump might have immunity, but Elon Musk and his minions do not. Go after them.
Trump might have immunity, but Elon Musk and his minions do not. Go after them.
February 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Hey Congress:
Trump might have immunity, but Elon Musk and his minions do not. Go after them.
Trump might have immunity, but Elon Musk and his minions do not. Go after them.
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Source: apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'
Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member.
apnews.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Source: apnews.com/article/trum...
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This might be the most accurate thing we'll ever read about a Trump Cabinet pick:
Per the AP, Pete Hegseth (Trump's Dept of Defense pick) was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member.
Per the AP, Pete Hegseth (Trump's Dept of Defense pick) was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member.
November 15, 2024 at 11:27 PM
This might be the most accurate thing we'll ever read about a Trump Cabinet pick:
Per the AP, Pete Hegseth (Trump's Dept of Defense pick) was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member.
Per the AP, Pete Hegseth (Trump's Dept of Defense pick) was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member.
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Friday night update:
With 152.7 million votes now counted in the presidential race, (and more to go in CA,) Trump just dropped under 50% of the vote.
With 152.7 million votes now counted in the presidential race, (and more to go in CA,) Trump just dropped under 50% of the vote.
November 16, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Friday night update:
With 152.7 million votes now counted in the presidential race, (and more to go in CA,) Trump just dropped under 50% of the vote.
With 152.7 million votes now counted in the presidential race, (and more to go in CA,) Trump just dropped under 50% of the vote.
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NEW: As Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race heads toward a recount, the RNC and GOP candidate David McCormick filed two lawsuits to block the counting of timely received mail-in ballots missing a correct handwritten date on the envelope.
Republicans Are Trying to Block Counting of Undated Ballots in Pennsylvania
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:07 PM
NEW: As Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race heads toward a recount, the RNC and GOP candidate David McCormick filed two lawsuits to block the counting of timely received mail-in ballots missing a correct handwritten date on the envelope.
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For no reason whatsoever, here’s a throwback cartoon by Lalo Alcaraz:
November 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM
For no reason whatsoever, here’s a throwback cartoon by Lalo Alcaraz:
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These last few days are the scariest I can remember since 9/11
November 14, 2024 at 10:02 PM
These last few days are the scariest I can remember since 9/11