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As we await the release of Supreme Court opinions, I want to remind everyone just how much Democracy Docket is tracking:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 170
Active Redistricting Cases: 47
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 90
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 76
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 26
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Active Voting Rights Cases: 170
Active Redistricting Cases: 47
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 90
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 76
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 26
Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
As we await the release of Supreme Court opinions, I want to remind everyone just how much Democracy Docket is tracking:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 170
Active Redistricting Cases: 47
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 90
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 76
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 26
Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Active Voting Rights Cases: 170
Active Redistricting Cases: 47
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 90
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 76
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 26
Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The price of silver broke $92 for the first time in early trading Wednesday, while gold also reached a new high, as geopolitical tensions, including protests in Iran, and the question of the Federal Reserve’s independence, push prices upward.
The defensive metal push indicates market fears
The defensive metal push indicates market fears
January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The price of silver broke $92 for the first time in early trading Wednesday, while gold also reached a new high, as geopolitical tensions, including protests in Iran, and the question of the Federal Reserve’s independence, push prices upward.
The defensive metal push indicates market fears
The defensive metal push indicates market fears
Trump's priorities. Trump doesn't care about you
Yeah but we’re getting a $400 million ballroom so quit complaining.
January 14, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Trump's priorities. Trump doesn't care about you
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If any private lawyer acted this disrespectfully towards a federal judge, we would be facing bar proceedings, court sanctions or both. The fact that Trump administration lawyers continue to act this way is a disgrace. It is time for judges to put an end to it. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Disqualified Trump appointee Halligan accuses judge of 'gross abuse of power' for questioning her authority
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:40 AM
If any private lawyer acted this disrespectfully towards a federal judge, we would be facing bar proceedings, court sanctions or both. The fact that Trump administration lawyers continue to act this way is a disgrace. It is time for judges to put an end to it. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
It's always been about political power
January 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
It's always been about political power
The Clintons have argued the subpoenas against them are “invalid and legally unenforceable” because they’re not for a valid legislative purpose and “do not seek pertinent information,” potentially setting up a legal battle over whether or not the couple can be punished for not complying with it.
Clintons Refuse To Testify In Epstein Probe—Contempt Vote Coming Next Week
Rep. James Comer said the House Oversight Committee will hold a contempt vote next week.
www.forbes.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The Clintons have argued the subpoenas against them are “invalid and legally unenforceable” because they’re not for a valid legislative purpose and “do not seek pertinent information,” potentially setting up a legal battle over whether or not the couple can be punished for not complying with it.
medium.com/@richard.bro...
Shouldn't quality affordable accessible Healthcare be a right? Shouldn't it be a top priority? Will we ever see a common sense meeting-of-the minds for the greater good, and a well-considered thorough process to address this?
Shouldn't quality affordable accessible Healthcare be a right? Shouldn't it be a top priority? Will we ever see a common sense meeting-of-the minds for the greater good, and a well-considered thorough process to address this?
How Eliminating/Reducing Health Insurance Subsidies Costs Everyone?
Some politicians, apparently, have decided it makes sense to eliminate, and/or reduce the health insurance subsidies created during COVID…
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January 14, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Shouldn't quality affordable accessible Healthcare be a right? Shouldn't it be a top priority? Will we ever see a common sense meeting-of-the minds for the greater good, and a well-considered thorough process to address this?
Shouldn't quality affordable accessible Healthcare be a right? Shouldn't it be a top priority? Will we ever see a common sense meeting-of-the minds for the greater good, and a well-considered thorough process to address this?
US posts record $145 billion December deficit as outlays outpace receipts(per Reuters)
January 14, 2026 at 12:58 AM
US posts record $145 billion December deficit as outlays outpace receipts(per Reuters)
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Protect the environment before it's too late
Protect the environment before it's too late
Trump’s Year-Long Attack On The Environment
Recently, the Trump Administration’s EPA announced it will stop considering environmental factors in terms of its impact on human life, but…
medium.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Protect the environment before it's too late
Protect the environment before it's too late
This isn't normal
Markey: This administration has proved time and time again that it is only interested in vengeance, that it lies and lacks all humanity. Today, six federal prosecutors resigned because the DOJ wants to investigate Renee's widow rather than Renee's killer
January 14, 2026 at 12:41 AM
This isn't normal
Resist. Persist
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to s...
apnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Resist. Persist
Jay Powell wrote to senators last July with details about the Federal Reserve’s $2.5bn renovation project, according to a letter that was sent two and a half weeks after the US central bank's chair testified to the Senate banking committee about the cost overruns on the project.
Jay Powell sent senators details on $2.5bn Fed project following testimony
Letter seen by FT appears to undermine claims that the chair of US central bank misled Congress over renovation
ft.trib.al
January 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Jay Powell wrote to senators last July with details about the Federal Reserve’s $2.5bn renovation project, according to a letter that was sent two and a half weeks after the US central bank's chair testified to the Senate banking committee about the cost overruns on the project.
President Donald Trump flashed the middle finger after being heckled during a visit to a Ford plant in Detroit on Tuesday, according to a video first obtained by TMZ, showing frustration after the person seemingly called the president a “pedophile protector.”
Trump again setting wonderful example
Trump again setting wonderful example
January 13, 2026 at 11:57 PM
President Donald Trump flashed the middle finger after being heckled during a visit to a Ford plant in Detroit on Tuesday, according to a video first obtained by TMZ, showing frustration after the person seemingly called the president a “pedophile protector.”
Trump again setting wonderful example
Trump again setting wonderful example
Trump said "We've got $18 trillion being invested in our country. … There's never been anything like this." This is False. The White House website lists $9.6 trillion in investments, but it includes aspirational, multi-year goals, and future purchases or sales of products. buff.ly/khq9xs2
buff.ly
January 13, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Trump said "We've got $18 trillion being invested in our country. … There's never been anything like this." This is False. The White House website lists $9.6 trillion in investments, but it includes aspirational, multi-year goals, and future purchases or sales of products. buff.ly/khq9xs2
Absolutely sickening and despicable
There is a growing credibility issue with Trump and his administration. You can’t rewrite what happened. There’s evidence. There are witnesses. Trying to justify and deflect makes Trump look weak and scared!
Impeach them all!
Impeach them all!
January 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Absolutely sickening and despicable
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The law does not (should not) base decisions on how inconvenient fixing your mistake would be. It's about whether you were legally wrong to do it in the first place. Fixing it is your problem.
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The law does not (should not) base decisions on how inconvenient fixing your mistake would be. It's about whether you were legally wrong to do it in the first place. Fixing it is your problem.
"After cutting interest rates three times in a row last year, the Fed indicated last month it probably won't lower int. rates again for a while,"writes Bryan Mena."A months-long pause,cemented by key economic data released Friday,may indeed be the best-case scenario for the world's largest economy."
The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates any time soon. Here’s why that might be good news | CNN Business
After cutting interest rates three times in a row last year, the Federal Reserve indicated last month it probably won’t lower interest rates again for a while. A months-long pause, cemented by key eco...
cnn.it
January 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"After cutting interest rates three times in a row last year, the Fed indicated last month it probably won't lower int. rates again for a while,"writes Bryan Mena."A months-long pause,cemented by key economic data released Friday,may indeed be the best-case scenario for the world's largest economy."
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. cnn.it/4pBIlh2
Soon we'll see another one bite the dust...
Soon we'll see another one bite the dust...
Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell | CNN Politics
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN.
cnn.it
January 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. cnn.it/4pBIlh2
Soon we'll see another one bite the dust...
Soon we'll see another one bite the dust...
First they came for the . ...
History repeats
History repeats
What's to stop the Trump regime from going after you next?
All of us need to realize the danger we are facing right now.
A dictatorship knows no bounds.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/it-could-be-you-next
All of us need to realize the danger we are facing right now.
A dictatorship knows no bounds.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/it-could-be-you-next
January 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
First they came for the . ...
History repeats
History repeats
Leave Greenland free to be..
Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen:
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
January 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Leave Greenland free to be..
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Ramifications of policies which don't protect and preserve environmental #HoldTrumpAccountable
Ramifications of policies which don't protect and preserve environmental #HoldTrumpAccountable
Trump’s Year-Long Attack On The Environment
Recently, the Trump Administration’s EPA announced it will stop considering environmental factors in terms of its impact on human life, but…
medium.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM
medium.com/@richard.bro...
Ramifications of policies which don't protect and preserve environmental #HoldTrumpAccountable
Ramifications of policies which don't protect and preserve environmental #HoldTrumpAccountable
At least six federal prosecutors with Minnesota’s U.S. attorney’s office resigned over a Justice Department directive to investigate the widow of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, according to multiple reports.
January 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
At least six federal prosecutors with Minnesota’s U.S. attorney’s office resigned over a Justice Department directive to investigate the widow of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, according to multiple reports.
Clinton:"We have tried to give you the little info that we have...Mr. Epstein's crimes were horrific.If the Govt didn't do all it could to investigate&prosecute these crimes... that should be the focus of..work-to learn why&to prevent that from happening ever again...no evidence that you are doing..
Comer to move ahead with contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill Clinton
The House of Representatives can hold an individual "in contempt" if that person refuses to testify or comply with a subpoena.
7ny.tv
January 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Clinton:"We have tried to give you the little info that we have...Mr. Epstein's crimes were horrific.If the Govt didn't do all it could to investigate&prosecute these crimes... that should be the focus of..work-to learn why&to prevent that from happening ever again...no evidence that you are doing..
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Trump is using ICE to terrorize our cities. He is using DOJ to target his political opponents. He will eventually try to steal the 2026 election. I started Democracy Docket to be fiercely independent and unbowed. Become a member now to help support its work and to stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 13, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Trump is using ICE to terrorize our cities. He is using DOJ to target his political opponents. He will eventually try to steal the 2026 election. I started Democracy Docket to be fiercely independent and unbowed. Become a member now to help support its work and to stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Under President Trump, the EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses. It’s counter to the agency’s mission statement, which says has a core responsibility to protect human health and the environment. nyti.ms/3ZaGrJg
nyti.ms
January 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Under President Trump, the EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses. It’s counter to the agency’s mission statement, which says has a core responsibility to protect human health and the environment. nyti.ms/3ZaGrJg