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“This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly’s First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees.” talkingpointsmemo.com/news/judge-r...
Judge Rules Against Hegseth, Finding That He ‘Trampled on Senator Kelly’s First Amendment Freedoms’
A federal judge ruled in favor of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Thursday,...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
“This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly’s First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees.” talkingpointsmemo.com/news/judge-r...
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NEW: Judge blocks the Pentagon’s effort to reduce Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s pay and rank as punishment over an “illegal orders” video, ruling that Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against the senator.
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
NEW: Judge blocks the Pentagon’s effort to reduce Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s pay and rank as punishment over an “illegal orders” video, ruling that Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against the senator.
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DHS took confidential immigrant tax data from the IRS in order to carry out Trump's cruel deportation agenda — and target immigrants at their jobs.
But I thought immigrants were "lazy freeloaders" who mooch off the system and don't pay taxes?
Hello?
But I thought immigrants were "lazy freeloaders" who mooch off the system and don't pay taxes?
Hello?
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
DHS took confidential immigrant tax data from the IRS in order to carry out Trump's cruel deportation agenda — and target immigrants at their jobs.
But I thought immigrants were "lazy freeloaders" who mooch off the system and don't pay taxes?
Hello?
But I thought immigrants were "lazy freeloaders" who mooch off the system and don't pay taxes?
Hello?
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Thank you, Marcy, for doing the hard work of simplifying this for us.
Pam Bondi's Gutter: Five Ways the Attorney General Confirmed She Is Engaged in an Epstein Cover Up
emptywheel.net/pam-bondis-g...
emptywheel.net/pam-bondis-g...
Pam Bondi's Gutter: Five Ways the Attorney General Confirmed She Is Engaged in an Epstein Cover Up - emptywheel
One way to show that Pam Bondi is affirmatively covering up for Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein is by comparing what FBI redacted last March, when they were focused on prominent Epstein associates, an...
emptywheel.net
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Thank you, Marcy, for doing the hard work of simplifying this for us.
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Rep. Chuy Garcia to Pam Bondi: "You're one of the worst attorney generals in our history and an instrument of Trump's lawless authoritarian agenda, and I'm glad the American people are seeing who you are, how you act, and the lack of good values."
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Rep. Chuy Garcia to Pam Bondi: "You're one of the worst attorney generals in our history and an instrument of Trump's lawless authoritarian agenda, and I'm glad the American people are seeing who you are, how you act, and the lack of good values."
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
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Domination is the only principle guiding the Trump movement, so the paradigmatic case of domination—gender violence—will inevitably arise as Trumpism’s core expression.
A MAGA freak in Texas murdered his own daughter in cold blood after they had an argument about Trump.
A grand jury in the Dallas area then *declined to indict him*, and he has not yet faced charges.
Seems like many Texans believe a man has the right to kill his own child for disobedience.
A grand jury in the Dallas area then *declined to indict him*, and he has not yet faced charges.
Seems like many Texans believe a man has the right to kill his own child for disobedience.
British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump'
Lucy Harrison, 23, was alone in a bedroom at her father's home in Texas when she was shot dead.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Domination is the only principle guiding the Trump movement, so the paradigmatic case of domination—gender violence—will inevitably arise as Trumpism’s core expression.
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"The news this week that prosecutors sought grand-jury indictments against six Democratic lawmakers over a political video stands out as the most flagrant abuse yet of the administration’s criminal-legal powers."
The latest from the Editorial Board: https://wapo.st/3OcNEX9
The latest from the Editorial Board: https://wapo.st/3OcNEX9
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 AM
"The news this week that prosecutors sought grand-jury indictments against six Democratic lawmakers over a political video stands out as the most flagrant abuse yet of the administration’s criminal-legal powers."
The latest from the Editorial Board: https://wapo.st/3OcNEX9
The latest from the Editorial Board: https://wapo.st/3OcNEX9
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A federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring inmates with commuted death sentences to a prison known for harsh conditions. More on the case: bit.ly/4kx9TC2
Administration’s Plan Seeks to Undo Biden’s Federal Death Row Commutations
The proposal would undermine the Constitution’s clemency authority, as well as the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.
www.brennancenter.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
A federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring inmates with commuted death sentences to a prison known for harsh conditions. More on the case: bit.ly/4kx9TC2
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Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters were already indefensible.
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter convicted on child molestation charges, adding to pattern
Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters were already indefensible. That so many of them ended up committing additional crimes makes the move look even worse.
www.ms.now
February 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters were already indefensible.
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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The DOJ tried to charge sitting members of Congress, who’d done nothing, with felonies that would’ve sent them to prison for decades.
Despite the gambit's failure, Schumer characterized the effort itself as “a constitutional crisis.” I don’t think that’s hyperbolic. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Despite the gambit's failure, Schumer characterized the effort itself as “a constitutional crisis.” I don’t think that’s hyperbolic. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Democrats want to turn the tables on Pirro following failed indictment effort
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer described this week's circumstances as “a constitutional crisis.” There's every reason to believe he was right.
www.ms.now
February 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The DOJ tried to charge sitting members of Congress, who’d done nothing, with felonies that would’ve sent them to prison for decades.
Despite the gambit's failure, Schumer characterized the effort itself as “a constitutional crisis.” I don’t think that’s hyperbolic. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Despite the gambit's failure, Schumer characterized the effort itself as “a constitutional crisis.” I don’t think that’s hyperbolic. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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"Images obtained by CBS News appear to show the zip ties and bruised wrists of Anabel Romero's 14-year-old daughter SueHey, a U.S. citizen who was tending to her 6- and 8-year-old siblings when the agents descended on the crowd in military-style gear and herded them into a confined area."
Feds zip-tied a 14-year-old girl during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:22 PM
"Images obtained by CBS News appear to show the zip ties and bruised wrists of Anabel Romero's 14-year-old daughter SueHey, a U.S. citizen who was tending to her 6- and 8-year-old siblings when the agents descended on the crowd in military-style gear and herded them into a confined area."
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"Epstein had pitched [art school dept chair] on a potential art exhibit titled 'Statutory' that would showcase underage models dressed to look older than they were."
He was really just upfront with it.
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
He was really just upfront with it.
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
Professors in the Epstein Files Begin to Face Consequences
Several faculty members who spoke regularly with Epstein have been stripped of their titles or teaching duties.
www.insidehighered.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
"Epstein had pitched [art school dept chair] on a potential art exhibit titled 'Statutory' that would showcase underage models dressed to look older than they were."
He was really just upfront with it.
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
He was really just upfront with it.
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
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under questioning from Peters, ICE officials confirm that Kristi Noem's claim about Pretti being a "domestic terrorist" was not based on information from them
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
under questioning from Peters, ICE officials confirm that Kristi Noem's claim about Pretti being a "domestic terrorist" was not based on information from them
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low-info voters are very responsive to national conditions. which is they they voted for trump in 2024, and now why they're even more anti-trump on affordability than high-knowledge (dem-leaning) voters
thanks to @verasight.io for partnering on this poll!
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
thanks to @verasight.io for partnering on this poll!
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
February 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
low-info voters are very responsive to national conditions. which is they they voted for trump in 2024, and now why they're even more anti-trump on affordability than high-knowledge (dem-leaning) voters
thanks to @verasight.io for partnering on this poll!
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
thanks to @verasight.io for partnering on this poll!
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
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Trumps America. Cops wear masks but voters need birth certificates.
February 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Trumps America. Cops wear masks but voters need birth certificates.
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Stop me if you’ve heard this before:
Trump’s White House is offering million-dollar donors special access to the President and official events — this time America’s 250th birthday.
This latest pay-to-play arrangement undercuts already crumbling public trust.
Trump’s White House is offering million-dollar donors special access to the President and official events — this time America’s 250th birthday.
This latest pay-to-play arrangement undercuts already crumbling public trust.
Sen. Schiff leads probe into Freedom250, the America birthday group offering access to Trump for donations
The Democratic senators raise concern about alleged "pay-to-play" access.
abcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Stop me if you’ve heard this before:
Trump’s White House is offering million-dollar donors special access to the President and official events — this time America’s 250th birthday.
This latest pay-to-play arrangement undercuts already crumbling public trust.
Trump’s White House is offering million-dollar donors special access to the President and official events — this time America’s 250th birthday.
This latest pay-to-play arrangement undercuts already crumbling public trust.
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GALLEGO: Why is the agent who shot Renee Good holding a camera phone & weapon?
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
GALLEGO: Why is the agent who shot Renee Good holding a camera phone & weapon?
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
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They zip tied children!
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
February 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
They zip tied children!
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
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Judge says Pentagon 'trampled' on Sen. Mark Kelly's rights, blocks effort to demote him over 'illegal orders' video www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Judge says Pentagon 'trampled' on Sen. Mark Kelly's rights, blocks effort to demote him over 'illegal orders' video
The Pentagon moved to downgrade Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay over a video he appeared in that urged the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Judge says Pentagon 'trampled' on Sen. Mark Kelly's rights, blocks effort to demote him over 'illegal orders' video www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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It would be the epic circus of all time to have Stephen Miller testify
But if Republicans won't do it before the midterms, the Democrats must when they take charge
The evil acts committed by ICE didn't occur in a vacuum. Someone in the administration gave the orders. Miller is the prime suspect
But if Republicans won't do it before the midterms, the Democrats must when they take charge
The evil acts committed by ICE didn't occur in a vacuum. Someone in the administration gave the orders. Miller is the prime suspect
This is important. The head of CBP says here that his agency did NOT provide the assessment that led DHS to label Alex Pretti a terrorist looking to inflict mass casualties.
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
It would be the epic circus of all time to have Stephen Miller testify
But if Republicans won't do it before the midterms, the Democrats must when they take charge
The evil acts committed by ICE didn't occur in a vacuum. Someone in the administration gave the orders. Miller is the prime suspect
But if Republicans won't do it before the midterms, the Democrats must when they take charge
The evil acts committed by ICE didn't occur in a vacuum. Someone in the administration gave the orders. Miller is the prime suspect
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How dare they put these trained activists in harm’s way?
February 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
How dare they put these trained activists in harm’s way?
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New poll: In 2024, low-engagement voters went for Trump over Harris by 11 percentage points. But now they disapprove of the way he's handling the presidency by 13. They have moved 25 points against Trump — 2x as large as the shift for high-knowledge voters www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
Trump has lost the voters who weren’t paying attention in 2024
The least-engaged Americans have swung 25 points against him since 2024 — about twice the shift among everyone else. Trump has flattened the engagement gap.
www.gelliottmorris.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
New poll: In 2024, low-engagement voters went for Trump over Harris by 11 percentage points. But now they disapprove of the way he's handling the presidency by 13. They have moved 25 points against Trump — 2x as large as the shift for high-knowledge voters www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
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we've reached the portion of the hearing where Republicans (specifically Bernie Moreno) are making baseless insinuations that Keith Ellison is antisemitic and demanding he denounce Louis Farrakhan
February 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
we've reached the portion of the hearing where Republicans (specifically Bernie Moreno) are making baseless insinuations that Keith Ellison is antisemitic and demanding he denounce Louis Farrakhan
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What is being described as “reform” in Washington will only make the abuse and wage theft that plague the program even worse.
https://bit.ly/4kyA4JB
https://bit.ly/4kyA4JB
The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Easier Than Ever to Exploit Farmworkers
What is being described as “reform” in Washington will only make the abuse and wage theft that plague the program even worse.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
What is being described as “reform” in Washington will only make the abuse and wage theft that plague the program even worse.
https://bit.ly/4kyA4JB
https://bit.ly/4kyA4JB