Dianne Artful
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U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith in Florida on Friday ordered the release of grand jury transcripts from the federal sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Live updates: Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida ordered released
Transcripts from the federal sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have been ordered to be released by a federal judge in Florida following a law President Donald Trump signed...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith in Florida on Friday ordered the release of grand jury transcripts from the federal sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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US federal judge orders release of Epstein grand jury materials
US federal judge orders release of Epstein grand jury materials
Ruling compels unsealing of documents from 2006-2007 federal investigation into Epstein in Florida
A federal judge in Florida ordered the release of grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking cases on Friday, citing the recently enacted federal law that overrides traditional secrecy protections.
US district judge Rodney Smith ruled that the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law last month by Donald Trump, overrode federal rules prohibiting the disclosure of grand jury materials. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
US federal judge orders release of Epstein grand jury materials
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Breaking:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Federal judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Federal judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida.
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Breaking:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Federal judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Federal judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida.
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Rep. Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rep. Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE
We shoild all be monitoring, reporting on, and mass boycotting all services that include CBS News. www.reddit.com/r/Journalism...
From the Journalism community on Reddit: Bari Weiss wants to take down CBS News’ Standards and Practices unit for having ‘too much power’: sources
Explore this post and more from the Journalism community
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December 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We shoild all be monitoring, reporting on, and mass boycotting all services that include CBS News. www.reddit.com/r/Journalism...
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The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Secretary of Defense taking extrajudicial killing requests from podcast hosts
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NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
I know there is a paywall but the headline is too intriguing not to care.
The children of the Facebook era are facing the consequences of their parents’ posting, Kate Lindsay reported in 2023. theatln.tc/YrZXU5iA
December 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I know there is a paywall but the headline is too intriguing not to care.
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The Government Accountability Office says it has opened an investigation into Trump's Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.
Pulte has weaponized his office — accusing Federal Governor Lisa Cook and several prominent Democrats, including New York AG Letitia James, of mortgage fraud.
Pulte has weaponized his office — accusing Federal Governor Lisa Cook and several prominent Democrats, including New York AG Letitia James, of mortgage fraud.
Government Accountability Office opens investigation into FHFA chief Bill Pulte
Senate Democrats asked the agency last month to review Pulte's referrals to the Justice Department alleging mortgage fraud.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Government Accountability Office says it has opened an investigation into Trump's Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.
Pulte has weaponized his office — accusing Federal Governor Lisa Cook and several prominent Democrats, including New York AG Letitia James, of mortgage fraud.
Pulte has weaponized his office — accusing Federal Governor Lisa Cook and several prominent Democrats, including New York AG Letitia James, of mortgage fraud.
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I am taking the next few days off from writing to prepare for a Supreme Court argument. If you want to support Democracy Docket during my pause, here is there link. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I am taking the next few days off from writing to prepare for a Supreme Court argument. If you want to support Democracy Docket during my pause, here is there link. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
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I was told by a reporter in October that the White House was looking to prosecute me because I stood against their inhumane agenda.
Days later, they did exactly that.
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Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Broadview conspiracy defendants want to see if White House played a role in their case
A significant legal battle appears to be brewing in the case of six people facing federal charges tied to protests outside an immigration facility in Broadview.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I was told by a reporter in October that the White House was looking to prosecute me because I stood against their inhumane agenda.
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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The boats the regime is claiming are going from Venezuela to the US would need to refuel over 20 times to get to Miami.
They are lying to us.
They are lying to us.
December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The boats the regime is claiming are going from Venezuela to the US would need to refuel over 20 times to get to Miami.
They are lying to us.
They are lying to us.
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NEW: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is the latest state election leader to reject a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share private, unredacted voter data with the federal government. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Colorado Tells DOJ ‘Take a Hike’ as It Rejects Demand for Statewide Voter Data
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
NEW: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is the latest state election leader to reject a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share private, unredacted voter data with the federal government. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
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Breaking: The US lost 32,000 jobs in November, far worse than expected.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Breaking: The US lost 32,000 jobs in November, far worse than expected.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
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I used to think Republicans fell in line because they feared Trump would attack them in a primary election. Now, I realize it's much worse. They are physically afraid of Trump's supporters and the risk of violence.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I used to think Republicans fell in line because they feared Trump would attack them in a primary election. Now, I realize it's much worse. They are physically afraid of Trump's supporters and the risk of violence.
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❗️We have almost cleared Kupyansk of Russians, — Zelensky.
▪️Russia started this war and Russia is the only country that can stop this war.
▪️France may start recognizing Ukrainian driver's licenses: we talked about this.
▪️Russia started this war and Russia is the only country that can stop this war.
▪️France may start recognizing Ukrainian driver's licenses: we talked about this.
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
❗️We have almost cleared Kupyansk of Russians, — Zelensky.
▪️Russia started this war and Russia is the only country that can stop this war.
▪️France may start recognizing Ukrainian driver's licenses: we talked about this.
▪️Russia started this war and Russia is the only country that can stop this war.
▪️France may start recognizing Ukrainian driver's licenses: we talked about this.
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Give not a millimeter to Russia. Not a single grain of Ukrainian soil.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Give not a millimeter to Russia. Not a single grain of Ukrainian soil.
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"Ban harmful content from social media instead of us, say Australian teens" www.bbc.com/news/article...
Australia social media ban: Get rid of harmful content instead of us, say teens
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
"Ban harmful content from social media instead of us, say Australian teens" www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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December 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
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🚨BREAKING: Republicans in Indiana’s State House released a draft congressional map that could eliminate two districts that are currently held by Democrats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Indiana Republicans Unveil Map to Eliminate Both Dem Congressional Seats
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🚨BREAKING: Republicans in Indiana’s State House released a draft congressional map that could eliminate two districts that are currently held by Democrats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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With my next SCOTUS argument little more than one week away, I will be writing less often between now and the 9th. In the meantime, subscribe to Democracy Docket to support the team's invaluable work. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
With my next SCOTUS argument little more than one week away, I will be writing less often between now and the 9th. In the meantime, subscribe to Democracy Docket to support the team's invaluable work. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0