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“The embrace of the unitary executive theory by both the president and the court has given us the worst of all worlds: an ultrapowerful presidency without an actual president at the helm.”
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Opinion | The White House Is a Lost Cause
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December 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
“The embrace of the unitary executive theory by both the president and the court has given us the worst of all worlds: an ultrapowerful presidency without an actual president at the helm.”
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Congress has ignored the federal law requiring hanging in the Capitol by 3/2023 the plaque promising never to forget the heroism of those who risked all to defend Congress’ members and the Constitution. This essay by the great Jamie Raskin makes good on that promise.
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Opinion | Jamie Raskin: Jan. 6 Never Ended
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January 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Congress has ignored the federal law requiring hanging in the Capitol by 3/2023 the plaque promising never to forget the heroism of those who risked all to defend Congress’ members and the Constitution. This essay by the great Jamie Raskin makes good on that promise.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/o...
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“The three most important days in American history since the Civil War have been: Dec 7, 1941. Sept. 11. And Jan. 6. We don’t use years for the last two. They aren’t dates on a calendar; they are scar tissue.” Spot on, Rep. Swalwell. Eric hits this one on the nose.
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Opinion | I gaveled in Congress on Jan. 6. We can never stop looking back at what happened.
Rep. Eric Swalwell: By claiming that Jan. 6 was “a day of love,” Trump is attempting to gaslight our nation on an industrial scale.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
“The three most important days in American history since the Civil War have been: Dec 7, 1941. Sept. 11. And Jan. 6. We don’t use years for the last two. They aren’t dates on a calendar; they are scar tissue.” Spot on, Rep. Swalwell. Eric hits this one on the nose.
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From the fascist deputy chief of staff of the Trump White House Stephen Miller:
“We live in a world, in the real world … that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.”
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“We live in a world, in the real world … that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.”
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January 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
From the fascist deputy chief of staff of the Trump White House Stephen Miller:
“We live in a world, in the real world … that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.”
🤮😱🤬😨🤯😤😠😫🤪😵💫🫥🥵🥶
“We live in a world, in the real world … that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.”
🤮😱🤬😨🤯😤😠😫🤪😵💫🫥🥵🥶
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“Four days after President Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela, the sprawling political, security and intelligence apparatus that propped up Mr. Maduro’s strongman rule is in still place, and day-to-day life for many Venezuelans has worsened.” — NYT, Jan. 8, 2026
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
“Four days after President Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela, the sprawling political, security and intelligence apparatus that propped up Mr. Maduro’s strongman rule is in still place, and day-to-day life for many Venezuelans has worsened.” — NYT, Jan. 8, 2026
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Renee Good’s last words were to ICE agent Jonathan Ross: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Then Ross shot Renee three times in the face. As she was dying, his last words to her were: “Fucking bitch.” And JD Vance thought that exchange exonerated ICE. That says it all.
January 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Renee Good’s last words were to ICE agent Jonathan Ross: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Then Ross shot Renee three times in the face. As she was dying, his last words to her were: “Fucking bitch.” And JD Vance thought that exchange exonerated ICE. That says it all.
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Congress, Its Inherent Powers, and the Epstein Files
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Congress, Its Inherent Powers, and the Epstein Files
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January 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Congress, Its Inherent Powers, and the Epstein Files
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NEW: A federal judge has blocked an effort by President Trump to threaten election assistance funding for states who refuse to update their voter registration forms to include his preferred “documentary proof of citizenship” requirement.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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January 10, 2026 at 2:07 AM
NEW: A federal judge has blocked an effort by President Trump to threaten election assistance funding for states who refuse to update their voter registration forms to include his preferred “documentary proof of citizenship” requirement.
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Popok is joined by Minnesota AG Keith Ellison for an exclusive briefing about the State's investigation into the tragic shooting death of Mrs. Renee Good by a Trump ICE agent despite the State's efforts being blocked by the Trump Administration.
MAJOR UPDATE on ICE Shooting INVESTIGATION
YouTube video by Legal AF
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January 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Popok is joined by Minnesota AG Keith Ellison for an exclusive briefing about the State's investigation into the tragic shooting death of Mrs. Renee Good by a Trump ICE agent despite the State's efforts being blocked by the Trump Administration.
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Tonight on Legal AF, Ben & Popok break down the legal battles gripping the nation. From Congress demanding answers on missing Epstein files, to outrage over an ICE shooting, judges blocking Trump appointments, & SCOTUS refusing to bail him out, the rule of law is on the line. LIVE at 8 pm ET!
LIVE: Trump MURDERS US Citizen and EPSTEIN COVER UP!!! | Legal AF
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January 11, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Tonight on Legal AF, Ben & Popok break down the legal battles gripping the nation. From Congress demanding answers on missing Epstein files, to outrage over an ICE shooting, judges blocking Trump appointments, & SCOTUS refusing to bail him out, the rule of law is on the line. LIVE at 8 pm ET!
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The former State department expert on international crime, Jonathan Winer explains the scenarios that will lead likely to chaos in Venezuela.
Trump SLOW WALKS into Complete DISASTER
YouTube video by Legal AF
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January 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The former State department expert on international crime, Jonathan Winer explains the scenarios that will lead likely to chaos in Venezuela.
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Full conversation:
MAJOR UPDATE on ICE Shooting INVESTIGATION
YouTube video by Legal AF
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January 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Full conversation:
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AG Ellison: I don't think that Donald Trump cares about ICE agents or border agents at all.
I don't think he cares about them.
I don't think he cares about their family.
I don't think he cares at all.
I don't think he cares about them.
I don't think he cares about their family.
I don't think he cares at all.
January 11, 2026 at 7:44 PM
AG Ellison: I don't think that Donald Trump cares about ICE agents or border agents at all.
I don't think he cares about them.
I don't think he cares about their family.
I don't think he cares at all.
I don't think he cares about them.
I don't think he cares about their family.
I don't think he cares at all.
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JUST IN: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics, saying the terminations appear to be retaliation for the group's view points re: vaccine safety/efficacy. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
January 12, 2026 at 4:29 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics, saying the terminations appear to be retaliation for the group's view points re: vaccine safety/efficacy. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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Hours after the Senate voted to restrict his ability to intervene further in Venezuela, President Trump revealed he’d been planning a second attack.
But the country has apparently saved itself from another U.S. invasion by readily handing over political prisoners. trib.al/EgtdspI
But the country has apparently saved itself from another U.S. invasion by readily handing over political prisoners. trib.al/EgtdspI
January 12, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Hours after the Senate voted to restrict his ability to intervene further in Venezuela, President Trump revealed he’d been planning a second attack.
But the country has apparently saved itself from another U.S. invasion by readily handing over political prisoners. trib.al/EgtdspI
But the country has apparently saved itself from another U.S. invasion by readily handing over political prisoners. trib.al/EgtdspI
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Monkees still loose in St. Louis
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Monkeys still loose in St. Louis
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January 12, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Monkees still loose in St. Louis
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Trump is going to use DOJ/FBI to try to steal the 2026 election. My legal team and I will fight back in court but we all have a role to play.
Tomorrow, I will offer my thoughts on what Trump is up to and what we need to do now. Subscribe to Democracy Docket for free to find out. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Tomorrow, I will offer my thoughts on what Trump is up to and what we need to do now. Subscribe to Democracy Docket for free to find out. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Trump is going to use DOJ/FBI to try to steal the 2026 election. My legal team and I will fight back in court but we all have a role to play.
Tomorrow, I will offer my thoughts on what Trump is up to and what we need to do now. Subscribe to Democracy Docket for free to find out. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Tomorrow, I will offer my thoughts on what Trump is up to and what we need to do now. Subscribe to Democracy Docket for free to find out. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Hard to overstate what a remarkable statement this is from a Republican senator — even a retiring one — accusing thte Trump White House of weaponizing DOJ to control the Fed:
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
January 12, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Hard to overstate what a remarkable statement this is from a Republican senator — even a retiring one — accusing thte Trump White House of weaponizing DOJ to control the Fed:
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
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Anti-ICE protest in NYC today
January 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Anti-ICE protest in NYC today
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“‘Outrage After ICE Officer Kills US Citizen in Minneapolis,’” Vance said, reading a headline from CNN. “Well, that’s one way to put it."
The vice president was furious that news outlets portrayed the shooting victim as, well, a victim? trib.al/R9kZcIU
The vice president was furious that news outlets portrayed the shooting victim as, well, a victim? trib.al/R9kZcIU
JD Vance Has Temper Tantrum Over Coverage of Minnesota ICE Shooting
The vice president was furious that news outlets portrayed the shooting victim as, well, a victim.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM
“‘Outrage After ICE Officer Kills US Citizen in Minneapolis,’” Vance said, reading a headline from CNN. “Well, that’s one way to put it."
The vice president was furious that news outlets portrayed the shooting victim as, well, a victim? trib.al/R9kZcIU
The vice president was furious that news outlets portrayed the shooting victim as, well, a victim? trib.al/R9kZcIU
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ICE agent screaming a threat: "Did you not learn from what just happened?"
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January 12, 2026 at 1:49 AM
ICE agent screaming a threat: "Did you not learn from what just happened?"
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Ana Paulina Luna, who has been cozying up with several Russian handlers of late, takes credit for the Powell investigation.
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Ana Paulina Luna, who has been cozying up with several Russian handlers of late, takes credit for the Powell investigation.