House Republicans staged a sham hearing on free speech in Europe while ignoring Trump’s authoritarian crackdown at home — deploying troops, purging agencies, seizing at the Fed, and weaponizing the FBI. They’re running cover, not checking abuse of power.

The American people didn’t vote for this – a weaponized federal government that only works for the richest people on the planet – and they’re already making that clear in special elections across the country.

Here is Chuck Grassley, yesterday, complaining about judges issuing injunctions that have halted some of Trump's plans vs Chuck Grassley, in 2015, celebrating judges issuing injunctions that halted Obama's plans.

The Trump administration shows no remorse in undermining our system of checks and balances—in fact, they’re now openly boasting about it. Trump and Musk know they can manipulate congressional Republicans to push their own agendas, while Americans will be the ones left to bear the consequences.

Dan Bishop’s nomination to OMB is a direct threat to the checks and balances that keep our government accountable. He needs to answer for Trump’s illegal funding freezes and whether he’ll do the same.

The polls are in:
📉 57% say Trump has exceeded his authority
📉 52% say he has gone too far with his power grabs
📉 62% say he isn’t doing enough to lower prices
📉 71% say billionaires have too much influence in his administration

Americans don’t want billionaires running the government. The majority say Elon Musk has too much power, Trump is giving the wealthy too much influence, and gutting federal agencies will harm essential services. The country didn’t vote for a Musk takeover.

The IRS exists to collect taxes fairly—not to be a weapon for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to go after their critics. This blatant corruption threatens every American’s right to privacy and fairness.

Senate Republicans just bowed to Trump—advancing Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI Director despite bombshell whistleblower allegations. Patel is accused of leading a political purge at the FBI and lying under oath. He cannot be trusted.

Trump’s ally Russell Vought just illegally dismantled the CFPB—closing its HQ, stopping investigations, and defunding the agency. Congress created the CFPB, and only Congress can eliminate it. This is a direct attack on consumers.

🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge just ruled that Trump’s White House defied a court order to release billions in federal grants. The administration is ignoring the law to push its extreme agenda. This is an attack on the rule of law.

Trump is escalating his war on civil society. Today, he ordered agencies to review all funding to NGOs—demanding loyalty to MAGA or face the consequences. This is a blatant attack on democracy and the millions of Americans who rely on these organizations.

Trump’s agenda: Break the law, seize power. Russell Vought’s plan lets Trump cancel funding Congress already approved—a direct attack on the Constitution. The Senate must hold the line and reject this illegal scheme.

The Enduring Shame of January 6
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"In Iraq, I had the expectation that at any moment I could be killed by the enemy. But on January 6th, that feeling was constant. It was the longest day of my life, with more than forty people assaulting me."

U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell tells his January 6 story:

We don’t forget.

This is what January 6th is:

This stream of Kash Patel’s baseless conspiracy theories about FBI on Jan 6 should disqualify him from leading the agency. Thanks to @normeisen.bsky.social and @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social for their work to compile it.
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Four years ago, Sgt. Aquilino Gonell risked his life defending the Capitol. Today, the same members of Congress he protected are inviting insurrectionists back. Betrayal doesn’t begin to cover it. #January6th