David Laufman
@davidlaufman.bsky.social
Government investigations defense attorney. Former CIA analyst; Chief of Staff to the Deputy Attorney General; Assistant U.S. Attorney; and Chief of the Justice Department’s Counterintelligence & Export Control Section.
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AG Bondi's description of DOJ’s core mission at her hearing included the “rule of law” and “keeping the country safe.” She neglected to mention protecting civil rights, DOJ’s third co-equal priority.
You don’t promote equal justice by leaving civil rights off the agenda.
You don’t promote equal justice by leaving civil rights off the agenda.
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
AG Bondi's description of DOJ’s core mission at her hearing included the “rule of law” and “keeping the country safe.” She neglected to mention protecting civil rights, DOJ’s third co-equal priority.
You don’t promote equal justice by leaving civil rights off the agenda.
You don’t promote equal justice by leaving civil rights off the agenda.
How did a federal magistrate judge conclude that there was probable cause a crime had been committed in Fulton County, Georgia, regarding the 2020 presidential election, and that evidence of that crime would be found in ballots and other materials seized by the FBI?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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Georgia Ballot Inquiry Originated With Election Denier in Trump White House
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February 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
How did a federal magistrate judge conclude that there was probable cause a crime had been committed in Fulton County, Georgia, regarding the 2020 presidential election, and that evidence of that crime would be found in ballots and other materials seized by the FBI?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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A giant of the House of Representatives has passed. Lee Hamilton was a principled Congressman — and a tough partisan — who worked across the aisle when the need for bipartisanship was essential to advance the national interest. We may not see his like again.
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Lee Hamilton, foreign policy leader in Congress, dies at 94
President Barack Obama called the Indiana Democrat “one of the most influential voices on international relations and American national security.”
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February 5, 2026 at 12:57 AM
A giant of the House of Representatives has passed. Lee Hamilton was a principled Congressman — and a tough partisan — who worked across the aisle when the need for bipartisanship was essential to advance the national interest. We may not see his like again.
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One year ago, Stacey Young founded Justice Connection because she knew DOJ employees were under attack.
We’ve shown up for current and former DOJ employees – and shed light on this administration’s attacks on the department
In year two, we're not slowing down.
We’ve shown up for current and former DOJ employees – and shed light on this administration’s attacks on the department
In year two, we're not slowing down.
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
One year ago, Stacey Young founded Justice Connection because she knew DOJ employees were under attack.
We’ve shown up for current and former DOJ employees – and shed light on this administration’s attacks on the department
In year two, we're not slowing down.
We’ve shown up for current and former DOJ employees – and shed light on this administration’s attacks on the department
In year two, we're not slowing down.
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After stalling for almost 8 months, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard must stop concealing a whistleblower's disclosure regarding her illegal actions to Congress: Andrew Bakaj of @wbaidlaw.bsky.social in @wsj.com today: ow.ly/fv2f50Y7G4P
Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:58 PM
After stalling for almost 8 months, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard must stop concealing a whistleblower's disclosure regarding her illegal actions to Congress: Andrew Bakaj of @wbaidlaw.bsky.social in @wsj.com today: ow.ly/fv2f50Y7G4P
It’s not too late for Republican Members of Congress who believe in a democratic republic to show proof of life. But the clock is ticking.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search
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February 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
It’s not too late for Republican Members of Congress who believe in a democratic republic to show proof of life. But the clock is ticking.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
In the entire history of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, no Director has ever personally attended the conduct of a domestic law enforcement operation. How did Tulsi Gabbard know about it in advance, and why was she there?
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FBI executes search warrant seeking ballots from Fulton County’s 2020 election
The FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 election ballots, as President Donald Trump seeks to find already debunked voter fraud.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM
In the entire history of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, no Director has ever personally attended the conduct of a domestic law enforcement operation. How did Tulsi Gabbard know about it in advance, and why was she there?
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“FBI agents and prosecutors in the state are confused about what — if anything — their involvement will be in the investigation…””
This. Is. Not. Normal.
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This. Is. Not. Normal.
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DOJ, FBI take back seat in Minnesota shooting, state vows investigation
Since an immigration officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, the federal agents who would typically be involved in investigating have been sidelined.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:33 PM
“FBI agents and prosecutors in the state are confused about what — if anything — their involvement will be in the investigation…””
This. Is. Not. Normal.
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This. Is. Not. Normal.
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A principled resignation by an FBI agent who was only trying to do the right (and customary) thing: investigate the fatal shooting of an American citizen by an ICE officer. The abuse of power by FBI leadership continues unabated.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
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F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
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January 23, 2026 at 11:57 PM
A principled resignation by an FBI agent who was only trying to do the right (and customary) thing: investigate the fatal shooting of an American citizen by an ICE officer. The abuse of power by FBI leadership continues unabated.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
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Dear Republican Members of Congress: this is your reading assignment today.
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Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw
Will Republicans in Congress ever step in?
www.theatlantic.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Dear Republican Members of Congress: this is your reading assignment today.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
In signing the NATO treaty in 1949, President Truman stated that “we hope to create a shield against aggression and the fear of aggression.” Now, sadly, it is Europe which needs that shield against the United States — and the madman who recklessly leads it.
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Trump jabs European leaders over Greenland as Davos becomes emergency summit
In social media posts before the meetings, Trump bashed the U.K. and shared what appeared to be private messages from European officials.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
In signing the NATO treaty in 1949, President Truman stated that “we hope to create a shield against aggression and the fear of aggression.” Now, sadly, it is Europe which needs that shield against the United States — and the madman who recklessly leads it.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Trump and his puppets at DOJ aren’t just bending the rule of law to further their anti-democratic aims — they are shredding it. And how are they getting away with it? Because Congressional Republicans have completely abdicated their oversight responsibilities.
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Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Trump and his puppets at DOJ aren’t just bending the rule of law to further their anti-democratic aims — they are shredding it. And how are they getting away with it? Because Congressional Republicans have completely abdicated their oversight responsibilities.
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When DOJ attorneys resign as a matter of principle, it underscores just how corrupt the administration of “justice” has become. Kudos to the Civil Rights Division lawyers who made this wrenching decision for their integrity and dedication to the rule of law.
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DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes
Prosecutors resigned from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota as well amid turmoil over an investigation into a shooting by an immigration officer.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:19 PM
When DOJ attorneys resign as a matter of principle, it underscores just how corrupt the administration of “justice” has become. Kudos to the Civil Rights Division lawyers who made this wrenching decision for their integrity and dedication to the rule of law.
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Today, we were officially notified by USG that Pres Trump's memo that revoked my security clearance w/o due process is no longer in effect over me. My access eligibility to classified info has been restored.
On Dec 23, 2025, a federal court ruled his action was unconstitutional. Rule of Law wins!
On Dec 23, 2025, a federal court ruled his action was unconstitutional. Rule of Law wins!
January 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Today, we were officially notified by USG that Pres Trump's memo that revoked my security clearance w/o due process is no longer in effect over me. My access eligibility to classified info has been restored.
On Dec 23, 2025, a federal court ruled his action was unconstitutional. Rule of Law wins!
On Dec 23, 2025, a federal court ruled his action was unconstitutional. Rule of Law wins!
Bravery. Valor. Dedication to the rule of law. These attributes characterized the actions of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol 5 years ago against a violent mob bent on overturning a free and fair election. I was privileged to stand with them to tell their truths, and I salute them today.
January 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Bravery. Valor. Dedication to the rule of law. These attributes characterized the actions of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol 5 years ago against a violent mob bent on overturning a free and fair election. I was privileged to stand with them to tell their truths, and I salute them today.
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“Reclaiming Democracy: Jan 6th. Five Years Later” is about to sell out. join us at the National Press Club
@Adam Kinzinger @Harry Dunn @Michael Fanone @Olivia of Troye @Glenn Kirschner @Miles Taylor @Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell and more.
Here’s the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming...
@Adam Kinzinger @Harry Dunn @Michael Fanone @Olivia of Troye @Glenn Kirschner @Miles Taylor @Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell and more.
Here’s the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming...
Reclaiming Democracy - January 6th, Five Years Later
Reclaiming Democracy. January 6, 2026. A live discussion, 5 years later. The past informs us. The future demands us. Focused on next steps.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM
“Reclaiming Democracy: Jan 6th. Five Years Later” is about to sell out. join us at the National Press Club
@Adam Kinzinger @Harry Dunn @Michael Fanone @Olivia of Troye @Glenn Kirschner @Miles Taylor @Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell and more.
Here’s the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming...
@Adam Kinzinger @Harry Dunn @Michael Fanone @Olivia of Troye @Glenn Kirschner @Miles Taylor @Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell and more.
Here’s the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming...
200 lawyers from DOJ’s National Security Division diverted to Epstein file review: At what cost to ongoing counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
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Justice Dept. Is Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files
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December 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
200 lawyers from DOJ’s National Security Division diverted to Epstein file review: At what cost to ongoing counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order could not be applied to him. https://to.pbs.org/4q085ES
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order —...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order could not be applied to him. https://to.pbs.org/4q085ES
Once upon a time — and when it really counted — CBS News stood up to power. Now, it is an accomplice to censorship.
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‘60 Minutes’ correspondent says CBS’s Bari Weiss abruptly pulled segment on Trump deportations
CBS News postponed a ‘60 Minutes’ segment about El Salvador’s CECOT prison one day before it was set to air because the Trump administration declined to participate.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Once upon a time — and when it really counted — CBS News stood up to power. Now, it is an accomplice to censorship.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Sen. Grassley has long been an oversight hawk, but his silence on this admin’s dismantling of DOJ is deafening. As our exec director told AP, “Does Sen. Grassley think it’s OK that people get fired for doing their jobs?”
Grassley built a reputation for government oversight. Has he abandoned it under Trump?
Chuck Grassley has made a name for himself in Washington with his longtime support for whistleblowers.
apnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Sen. Grassley has long been an oversight hawk, but his silence on this admin’s dismantling of DOJ is deafening. As our exec director told AP, “Does Sen. Grassley think it’s OK that people get fired for doing their jobs?”
Four more days. The anticipation builds…
November 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Four more days. The anticipation builds…
No greater courage,
valor, or patriotism in defense of democracy January 6. A resilient voice since then to ensure Americans remember the truth of what happened that day. Continued thanks, Sergeant Gonell. 🇺🇸
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valor, or patriotism in defense of democracy January 6. A resilient voice since then to ensure Americans remember the truth of what happened that day. Continued thanks, Sergeant Gonell. 🇺🇸
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Rioters tried to kill me on January 6. Trump pardoned them.
What it’s like to defend democracy, only to be called an un-American traitor.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
No greater courage,
valor, or patriotism in defense of democracy January 6. A resilient voice since then to ensure Americans remember the truth of what happened that day. Continued thanks, Sergeant Gonell. 🇺🇸
open.substack.com/pub/ofthebra...
valor, or patriotism in defense of democracy January 6. A resilient voice since then to ensure Americans remember the truth of what happened that day. Continued thanks, Sergeant Gonell. 🇺🇸
open.substack.com/pub/ofthebra...
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Yeah, that’s not a thing.
Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has retroactively appointed former Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan as a "special attorney" for DOJ and has "ratified" all of her actions to date, including her presentations to the grand juries that indicted Trump's foes.
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Yeah, that’s not a thing.
Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...