Karen Finney
@finneyk.bsky.social
Not only is Trump fighting in the courts to avoid making payments to feed poor children & the elderly, now he wants to penalize Governors who are trying to make up the gap: Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Not only is Trump fighting in the courts to avoid making payments to feed poor children & the elderly, now he wants to penalize Governors who are trying to make up the gap: Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Reposted by Karen Finney
NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.
The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds
NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.
Thank you Speaker Emerita Pelosi for your brilliant leadership throughout the years. “Pelosi Plans to Retire in 2027 After 39 Years in Congress www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Pelosi Plans to Retire in 2027 After 39 Years in Congress
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thank you Speaker Emerita Pelosi for your brilliant leadership throughout the years. “Pelosi Plans to Retire in 2027 After 39 Years in Congress www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Reposted by Karen Finney
NJ voters: keep on turning out to the Polls today!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Regarding Today’s Election.
November 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
NJ voters: keep on turning out to the Polls today!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
Some voter suppression BS going on in with bomb threats to Democratic precincts
The threats have now been officially determined to be NON CREDIBLE. Voting is perfectly safe, it's a beautiful day, make your choices known!
Reposted by Karen Finney
Trump was interviewed for over 70 minutes for "60 Minutes", but less than 30 minutes was shown when the show aired.
‘60 Minutes’ Airing Edited Version of Donald Trump Interview Under Scrutiny
www.newsweek.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Trump was interviewed for over 70 minutes for "60 Minutes", but less than 30 minutes was shown when the show aired.
Reposted by Karen Finney
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court permanently BLOCKS the administration from implementing part of Executive Order requiring documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration application.
A BIG VICTORY for our clients--DNC, DGA, DSCC, DCCC, Sen Schumer and Leader Jeffries--and all voters!
A BIG VICTORY for our clients--DNC, DGA, DSCC, DCCC, Sen Schumer and Leader Jeffries--and all voters!
League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court permanently BLOCKS the administration from implementing part of Executive Order requiring documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration application.
A BIG VICTORY for our clients--DNC, DGA, DSCC, DCCC, Sen Schumer and Leader Jeffries--and all voters!
A BIG VICTORY for our clients--DNC, DGA, DSCC, DCCC, Sen Schumer and Leader Jeffries--and all voters!
Trump has crossed a red-line no other president has by ordering the DOJ to target his perceived foes. Tish James bravely did her job, Trump is abusing his power. Here is her powerful response: x.com/NewYorkState...
NY AG James on X: "This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. I am not fearful — I am fearless. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights. https://t.co/X9U0EsHuGM" / X
This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. I am not fearful — I am fearless. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights. https://t.co/X9U0EsHuGM
x.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Trump has crossed a red-line no other president has by ordering the DOJ to target his perceived foes. Tish James bravely did her job, Trump is abusing his power. Here is her powerful response: x.com/NewYorkState...
That’s when Finney broke down laughing. “Oh my god, one?! Scott!” she exclaimed, still chuckling. “Oh my god, you’re absurd.” www.thedailybeast.com/cnns-maga-pu...
CNN Panel Laughs at Scott Jennings for Defending Trump’s Total BS
Scott Jennings was mocked when defending the Trump administration’s false claims about Obamacare on the Source with Kaitlan Collins.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
That’s when Finney broke down laughing. “Oh my god, one?! Scott!” she exclaimed, still chuckling. “Oh my god, you’re absurd.” www.thedailybeast.com/cnns-maga-pu...
Saying prayers for Charlie Kirk and his loved ones. Also pray we stand together as Americans against political violence.
September 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Saying prayers for Charlie Kirk and his loved ones. Also pray we stand together as Americans against political violence.
The GOP has allowed him to neuter Congress, which is part of why they are so afraid of a free and fair election in 2026 which would allow citizens to vote to take their power back.
President Donald Trump has made significant headway toward his goal of weakening Congress’ centuries-old power of the purse — pushing the boundaries of executive authority.
Trump escalates battle to take control of spending away from Congress | CNN Politics
Just over seven months into his second term, President Donald Trump has made significant headway toward his goal of weakening Congress’ centuries-old power of the purse — pushing the boundaries of exe...
www.cnn.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The GOP has allowed him to neuter Congress, which is part of why they are so afraid of a free and fair election in 2026 which would allow citizens to vote to take their power back.
“When a leader has no substantive policies to heal a nation’s wounds, he opens new ones with the sword of state violence.”
September 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“When a leader has no substantive policies to heal a nation’s wounds, he opens new ones with the sword of state violence.”
Reposted by Karen Finney
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
August 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
Trump is defunding public safety:
$158 million cut from gun-violence prevention grants
$300 million cut from Community Violence Intervention grants.
Over $800 million cut in total from DOJ programs funding more than 500 organizations nationwide substack.com/@karenfinney...
$158 million cut from gun-violence prevention grants
$300 million cut from Community Violence Intervention grants.
Over $800 million cut in total from DOJ programs funding more than 500 organizations nationwide substack.com/@karenfinney...
Karen Finney (@karenfinney1)
Trump Is Defunding Public Safety
No, Black women in Chicago don’t want Donald Trump trying to “occupy” the city the way he’s done in Washington, D.C. As one of the 92% of Black women who voted agains...
substack.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Trump is defunding public safety:
$158 million cut from gun-violence prevention grants
$300 million cut from Community Violence Intervention grants.
Over $800 million cut in total from DOJ programs funding more than 500 organizations nationwide substack.com/@karenfinney...
$158 million cut from gun-violence prevention grants
$300 million cut from Community Violence Intervention grants.
Over $800 million cut in total from DOJ programs funding more than 500 organizations nationwide substack.com/@karenfinney...
Reposted by Karen Finney
Newsom: We got here because the President is struggling. We got here because the President is one of the most unpopular presidents in U.S. history. We got here because he recognizes that he will lose the election.
August 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Newsom: We got here because the President is struggling. We got here because the President is one of the most unpopular presidents in U.S. history. We got here because he recognizes that he will lose the election.
Another example of the danger posed by Trump leaning in to conspiracy theories: “He had become fixated with the coronavirus vaccine, believing that it was…” Gunman in Deadly C.D.C. Shooting Fixated on Covid Vaccine, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...
Gunman in Deadly C.D.C. Shooting Fixated on Covid Vaccine, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
August 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Another example of the danger posed by Trump leaning in to conspiracy theories: “He had become fixated with the coronavirus vaccine, believing that it was…” Gunman in Deadly C.D.C. Shooting Fixated on Covid Vaccine, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...
Reposted by Karen Finney
Virginia Giuffre’s brother: Calling it a hoax is a complete disgrace to everything that my sister has worked for, everything these survivors have worked for and continue to fight for… And that feels very uncompassionate coming from somebody that’s the leader of our country.
August 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Virginia Giuffre’s brother: Calling it a hoax is a complete disgrace to everything that my sister has worked for, everything these survivors have worked for and continue to fight for… And that feels very uncompassionate coming from somebody that’s the leader of our country.
Reposted by Karen Finney
Don't miss tomorrow's episode of The Tea with April Ryan live at 5 pm ET!
@aprildryan.bsky.social will be joined by Dr. Heavenly Kimes (@drheavenlyk.bsky.social) and Karen Finney (@finneyk.bsky.social) to discuss the Texas redistricting battle, Trump's threat to federalize DC, and more.
@aprildryan.bsky.social will be joined by Dr. Heavenly Kimes (@drheavenlyk.bsky.social) and Karen Finney (@finneyk.bsky.social) to discuss the Texas redistricting battle, Trump's threat to federalize DC, and more.
August 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Don't miss tomorrow's episode of The Tea with April Ryan live at 5 pm ET!
@aprildryan.bsky.social will be joined by Dr. Heavenly Kimes (@drheavenlyk.bsky.social) and Karen Finney (@finneyk.bsky.social) to discuss the Texas redistricting battle, Trump's threat to federalize DC, and more.
@aprildryan.bsky.social will be joined by Dr. Heavenly Kimes (@drheavenlyk.bsky.social) and Karen Finney (@finneyk.bsky.social) to discuss the Texas redistricting battle, Trump's threat to federalize DC, and more.
We’ll be talking about the latest - real talk!
August 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We’ll be talking about the latest - real talk!
Reposted by Karen Finney
I joined Symone Sanders, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez to discuss Donald Trump’s defense of Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison transfer and how Democratic governors like Kathy Hochul, JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are fighting back against Texas’ redistricting scheme. youtube.com/watch?v=PHNt...
Trump’s Defense of Ghislaine Maxwell & Dems Battle Texas Gerrymander | Marc Elias
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtube.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I joined Symone Sanders, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez to discuss Donald Trump’s defense of Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison transfer and how Democratic governors like Kathy Hochul, JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are fighting back against Texas’ redistricting scheme. youtube.com/watch?v=PHNt...
Reposted by Karen Finney
More women have nearly bled to death during miscarriage under Texas’ abortion ban.
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
A “Striking” Trend: After Texas Banned Abortion, More Women Nearly Bled to Death During Miscarriage
A new ProPublica data analysis adds to the mounting evidence that abortion bans have made the common experience of first-trimester miscarriage far more dangerous.
www.propublica.org
August 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
More women have nearly bled to death during miscarriage under Texas’ abortion ban.
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
Experts say the trend paints a troubling picture of the harms of unnecessary delays in care.
“This is striking,” one doctor said. “The trend is very clear.”
Reposted by Karen Finney
Juneau officials are asking residents in the Mendenhall Valley’s glacial outburst flood zone to evacuate ahead of this year’s flood, which could come in early August.
Juneau calls for evacuations before annual outburst flood
Although city officials expect a Mendenhall River levee to hold back glacial outburst floodwaters as soon as early August, they don’t want people to test it with their lives.
alaskapublic.org
July 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Juneau officials are asking residents in the Mendenhall Valley’s glacial outburst flood zone to evacuate ahead of this year’s flood, which could come in early August.