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NEW: A federal judge struck down Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, ruling that his complaint’s contents were “improper and impermissible.”
“A complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a passionate oration,” the judge wrote.
“A complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a passionate oration,” the judge wrote.
Judge Rejects Trump’s ‘Tedious and Burdensome’ New York Times Defamation Lawsuit
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NEW: A federal judge struck down Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, ruling that his complaint’s contents were “improper and impermissible.”
“A complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a passionate oration,” the judge wrote.
“A complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a passionate oration,” the judge wrote.
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President Trump fired the librarian of Congress because she promoted DEI, the White House said Friday, making Dr. Carla Hayden one of the most high-profile leaders of color to be targeted in the administration’s campaign to suppress discussions about race and gender at U.S. cultural institutions.
Trump Fired Librarian of Congress Over D.E.I.
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
President Trump fired the librarian of Congress because she promoted DEI, the White House said Friday, making Dr. Carla Hayden one of the most high-profile leaders of color to be targeted in the administration’s campaign to suppress discussions about race and gender at U.S. cultural institutions.
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The C.D.C. delivered $750 million annually to state and local health departments for emergency work. The program was eliminated in the Trump administration’s budget blueprint.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
Local Officials Brace for Loss of Disaster Preparedness Funding
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The C.D.C. delivered $750 million annually to state and local health departments for emergency work. The program was eliminated in the Trump administration’s budget blueprint.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
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Texas lottery executives blessed a scheme that ensured one player would win a $95 million jackpot in 2023. In a state known for its aversion to government regulation, the successful manipulation has taken on deep meaning. nyti.ms/4jdtZ3X
April 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Texas lottery executives blessed a scheme that ensured one player would win a $95 million jackpot in 2023. In a state known for its aversion to government regulation, the successful manipulation has taken on deep meaning. nyti.ms/4jdtZ3X
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Breaking News: The Trump administration defied a judge’s order to provide information on how it intended to bring a wrongly deported Maryland man back to the U.S. A hearing in the case is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
Trump Administration: Live Updates and Latest News
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Breaking News: The Trump administration defied a judge’s order to provide information on how it intended to bring a wrongly deported Maryland man back to the U.S. A hearing in the case is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
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Umm...this is bad business. The primary reason I fly southwest is because they don't charge. Horrible.
March 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Umm...this is bad business. The primary reason I fly southwest is because they don't charge. Horrible.
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WTF??? This is what happens when a scum sucking hedge fund, Elliott Investment Management, takes a position and kills one of the best, well run airlines in history for an extra an extra dollar with only 19% stock position, what about other 81%.
#luv #southwest
#luv #southwest
March 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
WTF??? This is what happens when a scum sucking hedge fund, Elliott Investment Management, takes a position and kills one of the best, well run airlines in history for an extra an extra dollar with only 19% stock position, what about other 81%.
#luv #southwest
#luv #southwest
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That one in the middle sure does golf a lot for someone that’s supposed to be cutting spending. I wonder how much money does it cost taxpayers for him to fly to Palm Beach every weekend? 🤔
March 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
That one in the middle sure does golf a lot for someone that’s supposed to be cutting spending. I wonder how much money does it cost taxpayers for him to fly to Palm Beach every weekend? 🤔
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A 4-year-old boy died from Ebola in Uganda on Monday, according to a State Department cable viewed by The New York Times. His death comes as the Trump administration has canceled at least four of the five contracts with organizations that helped manage the outbreak in the country.
A 4-Year-Old Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda as U.S. Pulls Back on Help
The Trump administration has canceled at least four of the five contracts with organizations that helped manage the outbreak in Uganda.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A 4-year-old boy died from Ebola in Uganda on Monday, according to a State Department cable viewed by The New York Times. His death comes as the Trump administration has canceled at least four of the five contracts with organizations that helped manage the outbreak in the country.
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Here are 45 people within the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a group formed by Elon Musk that has radically upended federal agencies. nyti.ms/4br8OIv
February 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Here are 45 people within the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a group formed by Elon Musk that has radically upended federal agencies. nyti.ms/4br8OIv
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Christian charity groups have worked with the federal government for decades to deliver lifesaving American assistance around the world. Now, the Trump administration's cuts have left faith-based humanitarian groups with gaping funding deficits, hastily shuttered programs and unfolding layoffs.
In Trump’s Cuts to Aid and Refugees, a Clash Over Christian Values
Vice President JD Vance and the Pope square off, as faith-based groups face an existential crisis.
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Christian charity groups have worked with the federal government for decades to deliver lifesaving American assistance around the world. Now, the Trump administration's cuts have left faith-based humanitarian groups with gaping funding deficits, hastily shuttered programs and unfolding layoffs.
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"taylor is an eagles fan", i yell as they drag me back to the ward
February 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"taylor is an eagles fan", i yell as they drag me back to the ward
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Don’t mess with @ellenlweintraub.bsky.social
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Don’t mess with @ellenlweintraub.bsky.social
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Letitia James of New York and 11 other state attorneys general said that they would sue over a cost-cutting initiative that had given young aides to Elon Musk broad access to the federal government’s most fundamental computer systems.
State Attorneys General to Sue Elon Musk’s DOGE Over Access to Government Systems
Letitia James of New York and 11 others said that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency had revealed private information and was “unlawful, unprecedented and unacceptable.”
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Letitia James of New York and 11 other state attorneys general said that they would sue over a cost-cutting initiative that had given young aides to Elon Musk broad access to the federal government’s most fundamental computer systems.
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NEW: In a lawsuit challenging DOGE’s legal authority, the Justice Department agrees to restrict Musk from accessing sensitive personal and financial Treasury data amid ongoing litigation. Two DOGE affiliates maintain "read-only" access to payment records.
Government Agrees to Temporarily Restrict DOGE From Treasury Records
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
NEW: In a lawsuit challenging DOGE’s legal authority, the Justice Department agrees to restrict Musk from accessing sensitive personal and financial Treasury data amid ongoing litigation. Two DOGE affiliates maintain "read-only" access to payment records.
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President Trump has revoked the security detail for Mark Esper, a former defense secretary who is among several officials who are facing threats from Iran because of actions they took on behalf of the president during his first term, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
Trump Revokes Security Detail for Mark Esper, Former Defense Secretary
Within hours of his inauguration, Mr. Trump began to pull security details from nearly a half-dozen people who had served in his first term, most of them under threat for enforcing his Iran policy.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
President Trump has revoked the security detail for Mark Esper, a former defense secretary who is among several officials who are facing threats from Iran because of actions they took on behalf of the president during his first term, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
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Absolutely. Grind it to a halt.
Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Absolutely. Grind it to a halt.
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The GOP continues to push legislation to address the false idea that large numbers of noncitizens are voting.
Why is the party spending so much energy on a problem that doesn’t exist with a solution that could disenfranchise millions? We explain.
Why is the party spending so much energy on a problem that doesn’t exist with a solution that could disenfranchise millions? We explain.
What’s Really Behind Republicans' Push for Proof of Citizenship?
Republicans are perpetuating harmful myths to pass proof of citizenship requirements that serve their own ends.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The GOP continues to push legislation to address the false idea that large numbers of noncitizens are voting.
Why is the party spending so much energy on a problem that doesn’t exist with a solution that could disenfranchise millions? We explain.
Why is the party spending so much energy on a problem that doesn’t exist with a solution that could disenfranchise millions? We explain.
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Breaking News: Cows in Nevada have been infected with a new form of bird flu, indicating that the virus may pose a more persistent risk to people than thought.
Cows Have Been Infected With a Second Form of Bird Flu
A new version of the virus is widespread in wild birds but had not previously been detected in cows.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Breaking News: Cows in Nevada have been infected with a new form of bird flu, indicating that the virus may pose a more persistent risk to people than thought.
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Maybe it’s a sign…
February 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Maybe it’s a sign…
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I never thought the day would exist that we would have to rely on other countries to put a check on power that an American president has. Donald Trump will certainly go down in the history books, but he won’t be up there with a greats. Unreal!
February 2, 2025 at 4:47 AM
I never thought the day would exist that we would have to rely on other countries to put a check on power that an American president has. Donald Trump will certainly go down in the history books, but he won’t be up there with a greats. Unreal!
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I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
February 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are