Jacob Knutson
@jaknutson.bsky.social
Reporter at @democracydocket.com
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It begins with a Freudian slip: "The government files this emergency stay of the Magistrate Judge’s November 17, 2025,
order."
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order."
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#195 in United States v. Comey (E.D. Va., 1:25-cr-00272) – CourtListener.com
Emergency MOTION to Stay re 193 Order,,, 192 Unredacted Document, 191 Memorandum Opinion TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO FILE ITS OBJECTIONS TO THE ORDER TO THE DISTRICT COURT PURUSANT TO RULE 59....
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November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It begins with a Freudian slip: "The government files this emergency stay of the Magistrate Judge’s November 17, 2025,
order."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
order."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Strutting around the Home Depot Parking lot.
The crisis of masculinity in its most cartoonish version.
The crisis of masculinity in its most cartoonish version.
November 16, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Strutting around the Home Depot Parking lot.
The crisis of masculinity in its most cartoonish version.
The crisis of masculinity in its most cartoonish version.
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MAGA activists online have rained death threats on thousands of Americans since 2016 & MTG has never done anything to combat it. She even hired one of the most obnoxious MAGA trolls out there, Milo Y. So yeah, no one should get death threats. But also, maybe be anti-death-threats for others as well.
Trump literally putting Marge’s life in danger because she wants to see the Epstein files
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
MAGA activists online have rained death threats on thousands of Americans since 2016 & MTG has never done anything to combat it. She even hired one of the most obnoxious MAGA trolls out there, Milo Y. So yeah, no one should get death threats. But also, maybe be anti-death-threats for others as well.
NEW: Further eroding the DOJ’s longstanding tradition of independence and apolitical law enforcement, Attorney General Bondi publicly thanked Trump for ordering an investigation into ties between Jeffrey Epstein and prominent Democrats.
In New Low for DOJ, Bondi Thanks Trump for Ordering Probe of Dems' Alleged Epstein Ties
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
NEW: Further eroding the DOJ’s longstanding tradition of independence and apolitical law enforcement, Attorney General Bondi publicly thanked Trump for ordering an investigation into ties between Jeffrey Epstein and prominent Democrats.
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Could be wrong, but as a general rule, when you are arresting clergy, you are on the wrong side of history.
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Could be wrong, but as a general rule, when you are arresting clergy, you are on the wrong side of history.
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Reading this remarkable letter offers more evidence that the Trump administration and its allies are far more interested in taking down elite universities than in supporting higher ed, even in the areas they claim to care about, such as "viewpoint diversity," or even helping UVA enforce the law.
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Reading this remarkable letter offers more evidence that the Trump administration and its allies are far more interested in taking down elite universities than in supporting higher ed, even in the areas they claim to care about, such as "viewpoint diversity," or even helping UVA enforce the law.
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1. Yesterday, the State Department designated four Antifa-affiliated entities as global terrorist organizations. It’s part of the Trump regime’s effort to inflate the threat posed by “Antifa.” None of these supposed groups is even alleged to have attacked Americans.
www.state.gov/releases/202...
www.state.gov/releases/202...
Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups - United States Department of State
Today, the Department of State announces the designation of Antifa Ost, Informal Anarchist Federation/International Revolutionary Front, Armed Proletarian Justice, and Revolutionary Class Self-Defense...
www.state.gov
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
1. Yesterday, the State Department designated four Antifa-affiliated entities as global terrorist organizations. It’s part of the Trump regime’s effort to inflate the threat posed by “Antifa.” None of these supposed groups is even alleged to have attacked Americans.
www.state.gov/releases/202...
www.state.gov/releases/202...
Just an absolute surreal account from former University of Virginia President James Ryan on how the DOJ ousted him from his position with explicit threats against the school.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
11.14.25_JER Resignation Facuty.pdf
drive.google.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just an absolute surreal account from former University of Virginia President James Ryan on how the DOJ ousted him from his position with explicit threats against the school.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
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In Bovino's upside down world, there is no difference between an armed gang member preying on others in his community and a guy working 12 hours a day washing cars, flipping burgers, or installing sheetrock to feed his family — and he wants you to hate and fear both men equally.
Bovino: "Whether they were criminals or individuals that were taking jobs from Americans -- you name it, that's what they were doing. And I'll tell you what's gonna happen. We're gonna go even harder on the streets. If he releases those 650, we're gonna apprehend 1,650 on the streets of Chicago."
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In Bovino's upside down world, there is no difference between an armed gang member preying on others in his community and a guy working 12 hours a day washing cars, flipping burgers, or installing sheetrock to feed his family — and he wants you to hate and fear both men equally.
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The amount of money, the federal government spent fighting this case all the way to the Supreme Court when they could’ve just paid people for the food they needed, is mind blowing.
NEW: as expected, the SNAP showdown at SCOTUS ends in a fizzle: Trump withdraws his application to avoid fully funding SNAP because the government shutdown has ended and those benefits will be funded through the end of the year
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The amount of money, the federal government spent fighting this case all the way to the Supreme Court when they could’ve just paid people for the food they needed, is mind blowing.
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The ICE and Nat'l Guard deployments are just the beginning
Trump's upcoming National Security Strategy identifies the "homeland" as its top priority (above even China!) sources who have seen the strategy tell me:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-nation...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-nation...
ICE, National Guard Deployments Just the Beginning
Upcoming national security strategy makes “homeland” top priority
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The ICE and Nat'l Guard deployments are just the beginning
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I initially read this as Quinones firing prosecutors who worked on investigations of Trump, but no, he fired people working on the investigation of the people investigatingTrump
2 AUSAs "quit rather than disclose in writing—with the threat of being indicted over misstatements—the names of colleagues...with whom they’d discussed...assignment to a national security unit expected to target those involved in past cases against...Trump."
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Bloomberg Law
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November 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I initially read this as Quinones firing prosecutors who worked on investigations of Trump, but no, he fired people working on the investigation of the people investigatingTrump
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extremely huge redistricting news y'all
BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the GOP’s latest gerrymander ruling that lawmakers violated the state constitution. This restores a voter-approved ban on partisan gerrymandering and enacts a fairer map for 2026.
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
extremely huge redistricting news y'all
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WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
This nation...has no right to expect that it will always have wise and humane rulers, sincerely attached to the principles of the Constitution. Wicked men, ambitious of power, with hatred of liberty and contempt of law, may fill the place once occupied by Washington and Lincoln.
Justice Davis, 1866
Justice Davis, 1866
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This nation...has no right to expect that it will always have wise and humane rulers, sincerely attached to the principles of the Constitution. Wicked men, ambitious of power, with hatred of liberty and contempt of law, may fill the place once occupied by Washington and Lincoln.
Justice Davis, 1866
Justice Davis, 1866
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November 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly,” writes Mark L. Wolf, who resigned as a federal judge two days ago to speak out against Trump’s assault on the rule of law.
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly,” writes Mark L. Wolf, who resigned as a federal judge two days ago to speak out against Trump’s assault on the rule of law.
It's abundantly clear that a lot of Department of Homeland Security agents take great pleasure in inflicting violence on other people.
The DOJ accuses Martinez of assulting/impeding a federal agent on Oct. 4, even after an agent shot her.
An exhibit filed yesterday shows text messages discussing media coverage of the case.
"I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys."
An exhibit filed yesterday shows text messages discussing media coverage of the case.
"I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys."
November 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It's abundantly clear that a lot of Department of Homeland Security agents take great pleasure in inflicting violence on other people.
Customs and Border Protection Agent brags about shooting a U.S. citizen.
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Customs and Border Protection Agent brags about shooting a U.S. citizen.
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Crazy how much some media has normalized the idea that voters are taking a risk if they elect governors/mayors who will defy Trump. That he’ll threaten their funding, etc.
Try to imagine, say. Greg Abbott being asked if he’s worried that Biden will punish Texas over his lawsuits.
Try to imagine, say. Greg Abbott being asked if he’s worried that Biden will punish Texas over his lawsuits.
November 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Crazy how much some media has normalized the idea that voters are taking a risk if they elect governors/mayors who will defy Trump. That he’ll threaten their funding, etc.
Try to imagine, say. Greg Abbott being asked if he’s worried that Biden will punish Texas over his lawsuits.
Try to imagine, say. Greg Abbott being asked if he’s worried that Biden will punish Texas over his lawsuits.
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Spotted a real National Guard patrol in Dupont Circle (left) this morning … then an individual in ill-fitting fatigues and gear (right) shortly thereafter. Is this an actual guardsman? Did not appear to be a Halloween costume. It’s increasingly difficult to tell who’s legit, which seems dangerous.
November 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Spotted a real National Guard patrol in Dupont Circle (left) this morning … then an individual in ill-fitting fatigues and gear (right) shortly thereafter. Is this an actual guardsman? Did not appear to be a Halloween costume. It’s increasingly difficult to tell who’s legit, which seems dangerous.
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This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
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EXCLUSIVE: Christy McCormick, a top federal voting official, is facing calls to resign following an unhinged public rant in which she accused Democrats of promoting "open borders" and widespread voting by "illegal citizens" to gain votes.
Dems ‘Need the Votes’ of ‘Illegal Citizens,’ Top Federal Election Official Claims in Unhinged Rant
Read more here.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:27 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Christy McCormick, a top federal voting official, is facing calls to resign following an unhinged public rant in which she accused Democrats of promoting "open borders" and widespread voting by "illegal citizens" to gain votes.
Horrifying comments from a Republican member of an independent federal commission meant to help states administer fair and impartial elections and — most importantly — to retain and promote public trust in the democratic process.
Dems ‘Need the Votes’ of ‘Illegal Citizens,’ Top Federal Election Official Claims in Unhinged Rant
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Horrifying comments from a Republican member of an independent federal commission meant to help states administer fair and impartial elections and — most importantly — to retain and promote public trust in the democratic process.