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November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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This is insane.
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is insane.
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it — and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of," Trump said in July. “It’s my favorite. It’s my favorite place. I love it.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Call you state senator now!
NEW: North Carolina’s First Congressional District, a historic stronghold of Black political power, is under threat as GOP lawmakers try to redraw its lines. The new map will shift representation and silence Black North Carolinians who fought for generations to be heard, @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social.
North Carolina's New Gerrymander Silences a Region With a Long History of Fighting for Civil Rights
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Call you state senator now!
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The crash of 1929 remains the most significant—and largely misunderstood—financial disaster in modern history. And few people today “perceive the remarkable parallels between that era and today’s political and economic climate,” Andrew Ross Sorkin writes.
The Lesson of 1929
Debt is the almost singular through line behind every major financial crisis.
bit.ly
October 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The crash of 1929 remains the most significant—and largely misunderstood—financial disaster in modern history. And few people today “perceive the remarkable parallels between that era and today’s political and economic climate,” Andrew Ross Sorkin writes.
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October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today floated the idea that workers furloughed during a government shutdown are not guaranteed back pay when the shutdown is resolved.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:43 AM
October 7, 2025
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I guess the mad king had a bad few days of getting smacked around by escalators, comedians, the law, and his own dementia so he's going to punish us with new taxes on sofas. Vance is probably speeding to IKEA with a box truck.
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
Trump says U.S. will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged the department not to impose new tariffs.
www.nbcnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I guess the mad king had a bad few days of getting smacked around by escalators, comedians, the law, and his own dementia so he's going to punish us with new taxes on sofas. Vance is probably speeding to IKEA with a box truck.
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
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The Justice Department once championed the Voting Rights Act to squash any attempts to racially gerrymander.
Now, under Trump, the department has pulled a 180 and is asking the Supreme Court to gut what’s left of the landmark civil rights law.
Now, under Trump, the department has pulled a 180 and is asking the Supreme Court to gut what’s left of the landmark civil rights law.
Once the Voting Rights Act’s Champion, DOJ Now Wants SCOTUS To Gut It
Once the Voting Rights Act’s Champion, DOJ Now Wants SCOTUS To Gut It
www.democracydocket.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Justice Department once championed the Voting Rights Act to squash any attempts to racially gerrymander.
Now, under Trump, the department has pulled a 180 and is asking the Supreme Court to gut what’s left of the landmark civil rights law.
Now, under Trump, the department has pulled a 180 and is asking the Supreme Court to gut what’s left of the landmark civil rights law.
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Resist, resist, resist!
Disney caved
Others will cave
There is always strength, and power, in numbers.
We must be willing to fight, and sacrifice, to save our democracy.
We must hit the capitulators in the pocketbook.
We must have massive demonstrations in the streets.
Our democracy is worth it!
Disney caved
Others will cave
There is always strength, and power, in numbers.
We must be willing to fight, and sacrifice, to save our democracy.
We must hit the capitulators in the pocketbook.
We must have massive demonstrations in the streets.
Our democracy is worth it!
September 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Resist, resist, resist!
Disney caved
Others will cave
There is always strength, and power, in numbers.
We must be willing to fight, and sacrifice, to save our democracy.
We must hit the capitulators in the pocketbook.
We must have massive demonstrations in the streets.
Our democracy is worth it!
Disney caved
Others will cave
There is always strength, and power, in numbers.
We must be willing to fight, and sacrifice, to save our democracy.
We must hit the capitulators in the pocketbook.
We must have massive demonstrations in the streets.
Our democracy is worth it!
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BREAKING: Judge throws out Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge threw out President Donald Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times by ruling that it didn't provide a succinct complaint for the court to consider.
A federal judge threw out President Donald Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times by ruling that it didn't provide a succinct complaint for the court to consider.
Judge throws out Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times for not being a short, plain statement of complaint.
bit.ly
September 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BREAKING: Judge throws out Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge threw out President Donald Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times by ruling that it didn't provide a succinct complaint for the court to consider.
A federal judge threw out President Donald Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times by ruling that it didn't provide a succinct complaint for the court to consider.
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Trump said he is ready to place “major” sanctions on Russia only if all NATO nations agree to do the same and if they stop buying Russian oil.
Trump says he is ready to place 'major' sanctions on Russia if NATO nations stop buying oil
Trump said he is ready to place “major” sanctions on Russia only if all NATO nations agree to do the same and if they stop buying Russian oil.
bit.ly
September 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump said he is ready to place “major” sanctions on Russia only if all NATO nations agree to do the same and if they stop buying Russian oil.
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Trump's march toward authoritarianism is more like a sprint. Dems can't wait for the midterms. He needs to be stopped now.
Time To Play Hardball
It’s risky, but allowing Trump to remain unchecked is worse
steady.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Trump's march toward authoritarianism is more like a sprint. Dems can't wait for the midterms. He needs to be stopped now.
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I’m honored to serve on the new January 6th subcommittee alongside and Rep. Swalwell @repmoskowitz.bsky.social. Together, we will defend the Constitution, protect the truth, and make sure the American people never forget who was responsible for the defilement of the Capitol.
September 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I’m honored to serve on the new January 6th subcommittee alongside and Rep. Swalwell @repmoskowitz.bsky.social. Together, we will defend the Constitution, protect the truth, and make sure the American people never forget who was responsible for the defilement of the Capitol.
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An Arizona court rejected a right-wing lawsuit seeking to make mail-in ballot signature verification harder. The ruling will help prevent wrongful ballot rejections for the nearly 90% of Arizonans who vote by mail.
Arizona Court Rejects GOP Lawsuit Targeting Mail Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
An Arizona court rejected a right-wing lawsuit seeking to make mail-in ballot signature verification harder. The ruling will help prevent wrongful ballot rejections for the nearly 90% of Arizonans who vote by mail.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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43 cities in the states sending troops to Washington, D.C., have higher rates of violent crime than the capital does.
August 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
43 cities in the states sending troops to Washington, D.C., have higher rates of violent crime than the capital does.
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TODAY: The Texas House will convene at 11 a.m. ET. A vote on the GOP's gerrymandered map remains stalled due to a lack of quorum from Democrats who left the state. If enough Democrats return today, a vote could occur.
Watch the livestream below👇
Watch the livestream below👇
Texas House of Representatives
Texas House of Representatives provides information on legislation, committees, sessions, and the Texas House
house.texas.gov
August 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
TODAY: The Texas House will convene at 11 a.m. ET. A vote on the GOP's gerrymandered map remains stalled due to a lack of quorum from Democrats who left the state. If enough Democrats return today, a vote could occur.
Watch the livestream below👇
Watch the livestream below👇
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August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
August 13, 2025
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“Donald, thanks for the compliment!” before adding: “Let’s not lie to the public, you and I both know you have no authority to take over Chicago. By the way, where are the Epstein files?”
Gotta love JB!
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/11/g...
Gotta love JB!
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/11/g...
Gov. JB Pritzker again makes Nazi comparisons after President Trump threatens DC-like takeover in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump “has absolutely no right and no legal ability” to send National Guard troops to Chicago following president’s threat.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
“Donald, thanks for the compliment!” before adding: “Let’s not lie to the public, you and I both know you have no authority to take over Chicago. By the way, where are the Epstein files?”
Gotta love JB!
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/11/g...
Gotta love JB!
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/11/g...