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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 · 22m

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Trump Has NOTHING to Do with Epstein Bday Letter, Pam Bondi Grilled & Federal Workers Go Without Pay

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 34m

You can listen along to oral arguments that begin at 10am ET
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Supreme Court Hears Case on Counting Mail-In Ballots

The Supreme Court hears argument in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections. The case, brought on by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) and others, examines whether a candidate for public office has standing to ...

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 36m

I wont be at the arraignment for James Comey today but I will be reporting on oral arguments at SCOTUS and while I wish I could be 2 places at once, I will humbly offer that this may be less flashy but more important to your every day life kind of case:
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-su...

The Supreme Court Could Be About To Change Elections As We Know Them

Bost v. Illinois is focused on mail-in election ballots, and specifically, who has the right to challenge them.

www.huffpost.com

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 39m

And so long as the GOP controls the House and Senate, it won't matter if he does or doesn't.
Want to get rid of an incompetent president? Youre going to need both bodies to do it.
www.huffpost.com/entry/jb-pri...

2 Key Democrats Come Out And Say It: Trump Has 'Some Kind Of Dementia'

The comments come as the president faces growing questions about his health.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 41m

And honestly; a lot of this was embarrassing for the United States yesterday but perhaps most embarrassing is that she couldn't even memorize her literal one liners. She had to be off book to spew the same nonsense she spews day in day out. Sad!

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 44m

If only he would have worn a trump flag draped around his shoulders and beat the shit out a few police. Theyd invite him in!

Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 45m

I remind you all: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A PUBLIC SERVANT NOT A HACK LAWYER FOR THE PRESIDENT

Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 11h

AG Pam Bondi had pre-prepared attack lines to use to deflect from answering questions posed by Senator @whitehouse.senate.gov at today’s hearing, including a note to respond to questions about Epstein by saying Whitehouse took money from Reid Hoffman.

www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-sh...

Photo of Bondi holding a folder with her notes about attack lines to use against Senator Whitehouse

Details of the notes are in the linked story.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13h

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 47m

Comey arraignment. Epstein victims press conference. Antifa press conference by trump. Its going to be a lot for them to cope with

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 53m

The propaganda machine from the Trump admin is going to be on steroids today.

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 7h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 11h

Wanna learn more about the pastor in this photo?

I talked to him yesterday.

He's currently part of a lawsuit against DHS, in part due to this exact moment: religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 11h

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 2h

Shes so brave to stand on the roof.
And with no protection! My god!

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 2h

Better point guns at... the peaceful protesters?

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 2h

Portland! A war zone!
Just look:

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 8h

I am also trying to figure out what the glittery flag necklace thing is. Like is it actually just a necklace and if so, ok girl?

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 8h

The original reporting was by the Associated Press. Which you'd see if you opened this story.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 8h

ALSO: Comey arraignment in the morning.

SCOTUS hearing important case involving who has a right to challenge elections rules (like those for mail in ballots) also tomorrow. share.google/0PlAuwt0S0E3...

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 9h

While the government is shutdown:

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump orders approval of 211-mile mining road through Alaska wilderness

Ambler Road project, approved in Trump’s first term but blocked by Biden, would harm Native tribes and wildlife

www.theguardian.com

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 9h

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Supreme Court Appears Poised To Hand The Religious Right Another Win

The case could have sweeping implications for LGBTQ+ youth and the regulation of health care across the country.

www.huffpost.com

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 10h

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Pam Bondi Hearing Goes Off The Rails When Faced With $50,000 Homan Question

The attorney general dodged questions from senators about what happened to the bag of cash involved in the FBI operation targeting Trump's border czar.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 10h

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 11h

These Jehovah Witnesses coming around are a lot cuter nowadays. One can only assume this is on purpose! 😆 Ill give them credit: they take no for an answer a lot faster than they did 20 years ago, IME!

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 11h

Today's word is plenary authority.
plenary authority | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute share.google/E3GPEbFBmWNn...

Plenary authority is power that is wide-ranging, broadly construed, and often limitless for all practical purposes. When used with respect to public officials, the more popular term is plenary power.

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