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Finally, a Trump-appointed judge who takes their oath seriously.
Trump appointee Judge Thomas Cullen has forcefully rejected the lawsuit the Trump admin filed against 15 other judges whom the DOJ accused of hindering the president’s mass deportation agenda.
Cullen lamented what he described as the White House’s months-long “smear” of the federal judiciary.
Cullen lamented what he described as the White House’s months-long “smear” of the federal judiciary.
Trump-appointed judge rebukes White House for ‘smear’ of judiciary
The administration tried to sue 15 federal judges over a court policy related to deportation orders. A different judge tossed out the case.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Finally, a Trump-appointed judge who takes their oath seriously.
Democrats should frame the entire vote as a referendum on Trump: the strongest way to send a clear rebuke to him is by redistricting California.
An expansive network of labor juggernauts and Democratic-aligned groups is pledging to help the campaign to gerrymander California’s congressional map with its ground game and field operation.
'Champing at the bit': Newsom's labor allies plan redistricting ground game
Powerhouse California unions and advocacy groups are gearing up for a massive campaign.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Democrats should frame the entire vote as a referendum on Trump: the strongest way to send a clear rebuke to him is by redistricting California.
This group must’ve been collectively asleep during Trump’s last term.
Trump’s job approval rating is slipping among independent voters, according to a new survey.
Independents are increasingly souring on Trump, new poll finds
Independent voters are growing increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump’s handling of key issues in a new poll from Gallup.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This group must’ve been collectively asleep during Trump’s last term.
Let’s be clear: we’re in the midst of a soft civil war, and it would be naive to let red states gerrymander their way to power while we hold back. Hochul’s right we’re at ‘war’.
Kathy Hochul opens the door to redrawing House lines in New York: “All’s fair in love and war."
New York’s Kathy Hochul opens the door to redrawing House lines
The Democratic governor’s office has spoken with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ team about the issue.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Let’s be clear: we’re in the midst of a soft civil war, and it would be naive to let red states gerrymander their way to power while we hold back. Hochul’s right we’re at ‘war’.
No, that’s just your blatant racism talking since society won’t let you openly hate her for being Black and more intelligent than you.
An artist known for her portrait of Michelle Obama withdrew her upcoming exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery, claiming the institution considered removing a painting depicting a transgender woman as the Statue of Liberty.
Artist to withdraw exhibit from National Portrait Gallery over censorship concerns
Amy Sherald claims the museum was planning to cut a portrait of a transgender woman as the Statue of Liberty from the exhibition.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
No, that’s just your blatant racism talking since society won’t let you openly hate her for being Black and more intelligent than you.
It’s not surprising they’d grieve the loss of such a worthless person.
Trump and other prominent Republicans are mourning the death of professional wrestler and MAGA ally Hulk Hogan.
MAGA in mourning after death of Hulk Hogan
President Donald Trump recalled the wrestler’s appearance at last year’s Republican National Convention.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
It’s not surprising they’d grieve the loss of such a worthless person.
Has Trump ever set foot on a construction site without inflating the costs with his tacky taste?
Federal Reserve officials are bracing for a highly unusual visit by Trump to inspect the renovation of their headquarters — a $2.5 billion project that the President has used to hammer the central bank.
The Fed, under fire from Trump, gives media a sneak peek at HQ construction
Fed staff told reporters that it would have been less expensive to just build a new building rather than restore the two historic properties.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Has Trump ever set foot on a construction site without inflating the costs with his tacky taste?
“Congress has the power to end this situation at any time. This entire crisis exists because the branch with the most authority has willingly handed over its power to the one with the least.”
Federal workers brace for the end after the Supreme Court ruled the Trump admin could proceed with firing them.
Federal workers brace for the end after Supreme Court ruling
Civil servants told POLITICO they’re anxious and exhausted, but holding out hope their lawyers can still save their jobs.
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July 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Congress has the power to end this situation at any time. This entire crisis exists because the branch with the most authority has willingly handed over its power to the one with the least.”
“Someone needs to assess how much this is costing us in lost sales tax, property tax, and income tax revenue. We’re spending a fortune not just in direct expenses, but also in lost tax income and probably higher prices for goods and services. And for what? Just because people don’t like Trump?”
Trump’s immigration crackdown is taking a toll on the U.S. economy.
From small farms to corporate giants like Disney, businesses are scrambling to replace workers after recent admin actions have taken immigrants — both legal and undocumented — out of the labor force.
From small farms to corporate giants like Disney, businesses are scrambling to replace workers after recent admin actions have taken immigrants — both legal and undocumented — out of the labor force.
‘Essential isn’t a strong enough word’: Loss of foreign workers begins to bite US economy
Trump’s immigration policy is taking a toll on more than farms.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
“Someone needs to assess how much this is costing us in lost sales tax, property tax, and income tax revenue. We’re spending a fortune not just in direct expenses, but also in lost tax income and probably higher prices for goods and services. And for what? Just because people don’t like Trump?”
It echoes a troubling idea rooted in 19th-century jurisprudence: that entire groups of people often the most marginalized have no rights the system is bound to respect. Meanwhile, others are treated as if their rights are so fundamental, they’re beyond any legal or moral constraint.
NEWS:
The Supreme Court today delivered another blow to the ability of people to sue federal officials for constitutional violations by ruling against a prison inmate who claims he was viciously assaulted:
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The Supreme Court today delivered another blow to the ability of people to sue federal officials for constitutional violations by ruling against a prison inmate who claims he was viciously assaulted:
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Supreme Court rules prison inmate cannot sue federal officers for alleged assault
The decision further undermines the ability of people to sue federal officials for constitutional violations, first recognized by the Supreme Court in 1971.
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July 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It echoes a troubling idea rooted in 19th-century jurisprudence: that entire groups of people often the most marginalized have no rights the system is bound to respect. Meanwhile, others are treated as if their rights are so fundamental, they’re beyond any legal or moral constraint.
Record-breaking heatwaves, storms, and floods across the U.S. and Europe? Nothing to see here. After all, critical thinking and scientific knowledge are just inconvenient and we certainly wouldn’t want to interfere with the profits of the wealthy.
Trump administration shuts down U.S. website on climate change
Trump administration shuts down U.S. website on climate change
The Trump administration shut down a website with national reports on climate change. Scientists decry the move, saying it robs the public of vital information.
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July 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Record-breaking heatwaves, storms, and floods across the U.S. and Europe? Nothing to see here. After all, critical thinking and scientific knowledge are just inconvenient and we certainly wouldn’t want to interfere with the profits of the wealthy.
Honestly, I’m not sure. I haven’t followed Tillis’ career that closely, but up until now, he never seemed particularly uneasy with the MAGA movement.
Writes @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social: The truth is that purple states have very few purple voters; they simply have blue and red voters in roughly equal numbers.
Thom Tillis and the Painful Truth About Swing State Politics
Even the most competitive and evenly balanced states are infected by the same contagion as the hardened one-party states.
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July 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Honestly, I’m not sure. I haven’t followed Tillis’ career that closely, but up until now, he never seemed particularly uneasy with the MAGA movement.
As a Democrat, I don’t offer my support lightly I believe in doing my homework before backing any candidate. But Mr. Mandamni stands out. He appears to be the real deal: deeply committed to improving the lives of all New Yorkers.
NY Dems who haven’t endorsed Mamdani are jumping in to defend the Dem nominee for mayor of NYC from Trump attacks.
New York Dems line up to defend Mamdani from Trump — even if they don’t endorse him
Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have in recent days pushed back on broadsides from the president, a former New Yorker.
www.politico.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
As a Democrat, I don’t offer my support lightly I believe in doing my homework before backing any candidate. But Mr. Mandamni stands out. He appears to be the real deal: deeply committed to improving the lives of all New Yorkers.
Dear Senator Murkowski,
I hope whatever you were promised was worth the cost of your integrity because they won’t honor it. You’re dealing with individuals who have no sense of duty, loyalty, or truth. If you believe they’ll keep their word, I genuinely feel sorry for you.
I hope whatever you were promised was worth the cost of your integrity because they won’t honor it. You’re dealing with individuals who have no sense of duty, loyalty, or truth. If you believe they’ll keep their word, I genuinely feel sorry for you.
BREAKING: The Senate just passed the megabill.
Republicans narrowly passed Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in a significant step toward getting the bill to the president's desk by their July 4 deadline.
Republicans narrowly passed Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in a significant step toward getting the bill to the president's desk by their July 4 deadline.
Senate passes Trump’s megabill after pulling all-nighter
The sprawling domestic policy measure now heads to the House, with Republicans hustling to get it to the president’s desk by July 4.
www.politico.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Dear Senator Murkowski,
I hope whatever you were promised was worth the cost of your integrity because they won’t honor it. You’re dealing with individuals who have no sense of duty, loyalty, or truth. If you believe they’ll keep their word, I genuinely feel sorry for you.
I hope whatever you were promised was worth the cost of your integrity because they won’t honor it. You’re dealing with individuals who have no sense of duty, loyalty, or truth. If you believe they’ll keep their word, I genuinely feel sorry for you.
Looks like their plan worked exactly as intended. Stop falling for the act the abusers are not the victims.
House Republicans wanted the Senate to fix their megabill.
Instead, GOP senators made steeper cuts to Medicaid, hastened cuts to wind and solar energy tax credits and added hundreds of billions of dollars more to the deficit.
Instead, GOP senators made steeper cuts to Medicaid, hastened cuts to wind and solar energy tax credits and added hundreds of billions of dollars more to the deficit.
House Republicans wanted the Senate to fix their megabill. They 'miscalculated.'
How GOP senators put a big, beautiful stamp on President Donald Trump's signature legislation
www.politico.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Looks like their plan worked exactly as intended. Stop falling for the act the abusers are not the victims.
What an incredible waste of time. President Biden fulfilled his responsibilities, and both he and the country have moved forward. What’s really needed now is a mental fitness test for the current president.
Several former top aides to former President Biden have agreed to interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe of Biden’s mental acuity while in office.
Ron Klain, other former aides scheduled to testify as part of GOP probe on Biden's mental acuity
House Oversight Chair James Comer has lined up several more witnesses starting late July.
www.politico.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
What an incredible waste of time. President Biden fulfilled his responsibilities, and both he and the country have moved forward. What’s really needed now is a mental fitness test for the current president.
She’s objectively a terrible lawyer. Her courtroom performance during the Biden administration, while representing Trump, was downright cringeworthy even by basic litigation standards. Setting aside her political loyalties and values, she simply lacks the qualifications and competence for the job.
Trump nominates prosecutor who arrested New Jersey mayor, charged congressmember over ICE scrum.
Trump nominates prosecutor who arrested New Jersey mayor, charged congressmember over ICE scrum
Alina Habba has been the interim U.S. attorney.
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July 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
She’s objectively a terrible lawyer. Her courtroom performance during the Biden administration, while representing Trump, was downright cringeworthy even by basic litigation standards. Setting aside her political loyalties and values, she simply lacks the qualifications and competence for the job.
Elon’s behavior? Excuse me, but let’s not forget Trump himself called him a drug addict, yet still handed him the power to fire thousands of Americans and access our personal data. That’s on Trump. So, thanks for that, Donald.
Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz talks to our Dasha Burns about the dissolution of the president and Musk’s relationship: “I think it disappointed a lot of people, the way Elon behaved.”
Subscribe to #TheConversation for the full interview — out Sunday. 👇
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Subscribe to #TheConversation for the full interview — out Sunday. 👇
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July 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Elon’s behavior? Excuse me, but let’s not forget Trump himself called him a drug addict, yet still handed him the power to fire thousands of Americans and access our personal data. That’s on Trump. So, thanks for that, Donald.
Hey Trump, it’s time to stop wearing kids’ baseball caps it doesn’t hide the truth. You’ve shown time and again that personal growth just isn’t something you’re interested in. But let’s be clear: the lessons your father drilled into you about power, cruelty, and winning at any cost were wrong.
COLUMN: Republicans have long been in favor of lower rates and a simpler tax code. For Trump, only one of those priorities mattered, writes our economics correspondent and Capital Letter author @vtg2.bsky.social.
How Trump’s Very MAGA Tax Cuts Break with GOP Tradition
Republicans have long been in favor of lower rates and a simpler tax code. For Trump, only one of those priorities mattered.
www.politico.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hey Trump, it’s time to stop wearing kids’ baseball caps it doesn’t hide the truth. You’ve shown time and again that personal growth just isn’t something you’re interested in. But let’s be clear: the lessons your father drilled into you about power, cruelty, and winning at any cost were wrong.
“With elected officials dismissing climate change, we risk tragedies like those seen in Texas.” 🤦
The National Weather Service sent timely alerts ahead of the deadly Texas floods, but that's only one piece of an effective response, meteorologists say.
Now more than 80 people are dead, with dozens more missing. Experts are still looking for answers: ow.ly/MELV50WlRmn
Now more than 80 people are dead, with dozens more missing. Experts are still looking for answers: ow.ly/MELV50WlRmn
July 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“With elected officials dismissing climate change, we risk tragedies like those seen in Texas.” 🤦
“New in Politico: A breakdown of how someone with racist, homophobic, and antisemitic views can still build public support for their agenda.”
COLUMN: Elon Musk’s third party gamble can only work if he learns from the most successful political disruptors, including Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders, writes our senior executive editor Alexander Burns.
What Musk needs for his new party to win👇
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What Musk needs for his new party to win👇
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July 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“New in Politico: A breakdown of how someone with racist, homophobic, and antisemitic views can still build public support for their agenda.”
Let’s be honest Trump is deeply self-serving, so any deal has to benefit him financially to get his support.”
Last night, Donald Trump voiced support for sending more weapons to Ukraine.
This is probably "the most pro-Zelenskyy" stance we’ve ever heard from the president, Jack Blanchard says on #playbookpod. But that puts him at odds with many MAGA supporters.
Listen here: ow.ly/2eNY50Wmb4M
This is probably "the most pro-Zelenskyy" stance we’ve ever heard from the president, Jack Blanchard says on #playbookpod. But that puts him at odds with many MAGA supporters.
Listen here: ow.ly/2eNY50Wmb4M
July 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Let’s be honest Trump is deeply self-serving, so any deal has to benefit him financially to get his support.”
The Republican Party has slashed resources for vital public services healthcare, weather forecasting, and Congressional oversight. These cuts undermine the government’s ability to protect public health, respond to emergencies, and hold power accountable.
Kerr County, Texas, wasn’t prepared for the flood that killed more than 100 this weekend.
Other communities across the U.S. may be just as vulnerable, experts warn — citing the soaring toll of climate change and steep Trump-era cuts to weather and disaster spending.
Other communities across the U.S. may be just as vulnerable, experts warn — citing the soaring toll of climate change and steep Trump-era cuts to weather and disaster spending.
Why Texas’ floods are a warning for the rest of the country
The disaster that unfolded in Kerr County, Texas shows how many communities will struggle to prepare for extreme weather as the federal government pulls back.
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July 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Republican Party has slashed resources for vital public services healthcare, weather forecasting, and Congressional oversight. These cuts undermine the government’s ability to protect public health, respond to emergencies, and hold power accountable.