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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · 3d

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Diane Keaton - It Seems Like Old Times

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MSNBC Public Relations @msnbcpr.bsky.social · 7d

NEW: @levinsonjessica.bsky.social writes for @msnbc.com on President Trump’s National Guard order: “This is just the latest example of Trump embracing a maximalist view of executive authority in almost every area of governance.”

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Opinion | Trump’s National Guard order in Oregon could set a dangerous precedent

If a judge allows Trump to federalize the National Guard in one state and send it to another, the safeguards are off when it comes to a president's ability to take control of the National Guard.

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · 9d

Judge Immergut (I'm paraphrasing) - Issuing not a modification, but a new TRO that prohibits federalization, relocation, or deployment of NG from any other state or D.C. to OR b/c of likely violations of 12406 and the 10th A #Portland #Oregon

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · 9d

Judge Immergut (I'm paraphrasing) - We need a broader TRO b/c Trump admin is now trying send CA and NG NG to OR, b/c that seems to violate 12406 and the 10th A #Oregon #Portland

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · 9d

District Court Judge Immergut - (I'm paraphrasing) Is there any legal authority to federalize the NG in one state, and then bring them into another state where there is no showing that it is proper to federalize the NG under 12406?

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · 15d

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October 24, 2025: Timothy Snyder and Jessica Levinson – Writers Bloc Presents

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · 18d

NEW: Trump is asking the Supreme Court -- finally -- to issue a definitive ruling on whether his contentious plan to end automatic birthright citizenship is lawful. He wants the Supreme Court to issue a ruling in the new term that starts on Oct. 6.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to rule on plan to end birthright citizenship

The Justice Department wants the justices to issue a final decision on whether the contentious proposal seeking to reinterpret the Constitution's 14th Amendment is lawful.

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · 19d

I thought I knew the highlights of this story, I was wrong. J. David Goodman of the NYT broke it down for me on the latest episode of Passing Judgment:

How Texas Redistricting Sparked a National Political Battle

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How Texas Redistricting Sparked a National Political Battle with Guest David Goodman

Podcast Episode · Passing Judgment · 09/24/2025 · 30m

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · Sep 13

I know we’re all focused on a lot of issues right now.

This is my quick explainer on whether Trump can fire #LisaCook

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Passing Judgment

Arts Podcast · Updated Weekly · Is the constitution in crisis? This podcast is for people who are curious about politics and the law and how the biggest political and legal issues of the moment affect...

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · Sep 5

Justice Amy Coney Barrett tonight: "I don't think that we are currently in a constitutional crisis."
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett says country is not in a 'constitutional crisis'

Speaking to Free Press founder Bari Weiss to promote her new book, the conservative justice said the American people should trust the Supreme Court.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 3

A federal appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a Democrat who was fired by President Trump from the Federal Trade Commission earlier this year, dealing a blow to Trump’s monthslong attempt to permanently remove her from the consumer protection and antitrust enforcement agency.

Federal Appeals Court Reinstates an F.T.C. Commissioner Fired by Trump

The court said the commissioner, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, had been illegally terminated “without cause.”

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CNN @cnn.com · Sep 2

Southwest Airlines’ newest jets are now flying with a barrier that can protect the cockpit when pilots need to open the door during flight, according to the airline.

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Veena Dubal @veenadubal.bsky.social · Sep 2

“A respected network of hospitals and cancer centers is halting enrollment in clinical trials for children with brain cancer after the federal government said it would no longer provide funding to the group.”

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Pediatric Brain Cancer Group to Lose Federal Funding

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · Aug 29

"The #Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing and Parole: What Really Happened"

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The Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing and Parole: What Really Happened

Podcast Episode · Passing Judgment · 08/28/2025 · 8m

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 21

Breaking News: A close adviser to Mayor Eric Adams was suspended from his campaign after trying to give a journalist cash inside a potato chip bag.

Adams Adviser Suspended From Campaign After Giving Cash to Reporter

A campaign volunteer for Mayor Eric Adams of New York was suspended after giving a journalist cash in a potato chip bag.

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Greg Jaffe @gregjaffe.bsky.social · Jul 29

All four-star general nominees must now interview with President Trump. The goal is to "ensure they are war fighters first — not bureaucrats,” says the WH.
Some fear it could politicize the general officer corps.
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Top Generals Nominated for New Positions Must Now Meet With Trump

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Live Updates: Tsunami Alerts Issued for U.S. and Japan After Huge Pacific Quake

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · Jul 28

Here we go

Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · Jul 22

The latest on Harvard v Trump...

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Harvard Battles Trump Administration Over $2.6 Billion Federal Research Funding Freeze

Podcast Episode · Passing Judgment · 07/22/2025 · 9m

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · Jul 19

FWIW …

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Jessica Levinson @levinsonjessica.bsky.social · Jul 14

Castillo said she was worried the repeal would result in a ‘deep economic fallout’ for these programs with county money potentially diverted to costs required by Measure G, like the salaries of new politicians and their staff. Measure G bars the county from raising taxes…”

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