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Brandi Buchman

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Legal/Justice Reporter, HuffPost. Writer covering Jan. 6; Proud Boys trial for emptywheel; Oath Keepers trial and Jan. 6 reporting at Daily Kos; former WH, Congressional Correspondent Courthouse News; Reporter at The Southampton Press/27east.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · Nov 22

Look, Ma. I'm still a citation.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 52m

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Trump’s War On The Left: Inside The Plan To Investigate Liberal Groups

The Trump admin plans to deploy America's counter-terrorism apparatus against left-wing groups it accuses of funding and organizing political violence, the officials said.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 1h

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Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment In Illinois For 2 Weeks

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 14h

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..

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 14h

From The New Yorker

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 15h

a man in a red shirt says " don t you put that evil on me "

ALT: a man in a red shirt says " don t you put that evil on me "

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 15h

From @saraboboltz.bsky.social

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New York Attorney Letitia James Indicted By Trump Justice Department

Trump ordered his attorney general to prosecute political enemies, including James, just a few weeks ago.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 15h

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Antifa Expert At Rutgers University Says He Is Moving To Spain Because Of Death Threats

An expert on anti-fascist groups who teaches at New Jersey’s flagship state university is moving his family overseas.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 16h

From @akbarshahidahmed.huffpost.com:

The chance of continued peace between Israel and Hamas depends on bigger and more complex decisions that there's no guarantee Donald Trump will pursue.

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Trump’s Peace Deal Might Be Doomed From The Start

The chance of continued peace between Israel and Hamas depends on bigger and more complex decisions that there's no guarantee Donald Trump will pursue.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 18h

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A Sampling Of The Bootlicking Going On In Trump’s Cabinet Meeting

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 19h

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And Now, A Remarkably Sane Take On The Shutdown From … Marjorie Taylor Greene?

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 22h

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 22h

If youre looking for some laughs, I hope you'll check out my friend @kathygriffin.bsky.social's special.

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Kathy Griffin: My Life On the PTSD List | Full Comedy Special

YouTube video by Kathy Griffin

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 22h

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What Drives MAGA Christians' Un-Christian Actions? Experts Say It Comes Down To This.

This framework reveals why some MAGA-aligned Christians act in ways that contradict Jesus’ teachings.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 22h

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Eric Swalwell Declares ‘Epstein Bomb Is About To Drop’

The House Democrat got specific about the impact of the so-called “Epstein Bomb.”

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 1d

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AI Bubble Warning: Financial Institutions Sound The Alarm

The growing risk that tech stock prices pumped up by the AI boom could burst is being flagged.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 1d

Interview with "QAnon Shaman" cant be missed

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Trump Sends Troops to Democrat-run Cities, Gets Sued by QAnon Shaman & Still Stalling Epstein Files

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 1d

Please read:

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Federal Workers Urge Democrats To Hold Firm On Government Funding

Furloughed federal employees are about to start missing paychecks, but they aren't ready to give in yet: "We are willing to take some temporary pain."

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 1d

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Trump Has Second ‘Yearly' Check-Up In Just Six Months

He's going to "stop by" the doctor's office while he's at Walter Reed Medical Center for another event, the White House said.

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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 1d

Bronston was a 1973 SCOTUS case charging "perjury," which may be a little more persnickety than the "false statement" or "obstruction" statutes, but, still, that could be a weighty motion.
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Bronston v. United States, 409 U.S. 352 (1973)

Bronston v. United States: There is no liability for perjury if a person gives truthful information in responses to questions made under oath, even if the information was intended to mislead the quest...

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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 1d

One thing that got a little smushed yesterday at the Comey arraignment is that, in his 2d round motions, he may make a "Bronston literal truth" motion to dismiss. After learning more about the accusation, he'd argue that his answers, when compared to what govt claims, were true as a matter of law.