Origen Adamant
@origenadamntus.bsky.social
Minister/Activist. Defender of the Constitution and the United States of America. I seek to restore sanity to my country’s political and religious areas.
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New Paper: Presidential Control of the Civil Service.
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Presidential Control of the Civil Service
<p>Conventional wisdom treats the federal civil service as largely beyond the president’s reach. This Article challenges that assumption. Legal scholars too oft
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November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
New Paper: Presidential Control of the Civil Service.
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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I don't have time to do a full read and write up but, in short, Judge finds that the EO violates the APA, the Separations of Powers, and the Take Care Clause 2/2
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I don't have time to do a full read and write up but, in short, Judge finds that the EO violates the APA, the Separations of Powers, and the Take Care Clause 2/2
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Important case regarding Trump's efforts to reduce federal government. Judge McConnell enjoins dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Minority Business Development Agency, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, etc. 1/2
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Order on Motion for Summary Judgment – #99 in State of Rhode Island v. Trump (D.R.I., 1:25-cv-00128) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 75 Motion for Summary Judgment and denying 84 Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/21/2025. (Jackson, Ryan)
storage.courtlistener.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Important case regarding Trump's efforts to reduce federal government. Judge McConnell enjoins dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Minority Business Development Agency, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, etc. 1/2
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Important - bi-partisan group of lawmakers working to challenge Trump's sell out of Ukraine.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
House members move to force Russia sanctions vote as Trump pushes peace deal
Members of the Ukraine Caucus are backing the discharge petition.
www.politico.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Important - bi-partisan group of lawmakers working to challenge Trump's sell out of Ukraine.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Just in time, etc. www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Judge issues order blocking IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued her order after finding the Trump administration policy was "unlawful."
www.nbcnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Just in time, etc. www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
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NEW: Democrats spent a year insisting the 2026 playbook was only kitchen-table issues. Then the Epstein vote blew up the map.
Lauren Egan reports on the growing rift inside the party: Stop limiting the message. Throw everything at Trump and see what sticks.
Lauren Egan reports on the growing rift inside the party: Stop limiting the message. Throw everything at Trump and see what sticks.
Throw Everything at the Wall
After the Epstein vote, Dems debate shifting from just ‘kitchen table’ issues to an ‘even the kitchen sink’ approach.
www.thebulwark.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
NEW: Democrats spent a year insisting the 2026 playbook was only kitchen-table issues. Then the Epstein vote blew up the map.
Lauren Egan reports on the growing rift inside the party: Stop limiting the message. Throw everything at Trump and see what sticks.
Lauren Egan reports on the growing rift inside the party: Stop limiting the message. Throw everything at Trump and see what sticks.
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The Indiana State Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s call for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. The move preserves Indiana’s current map and represents yet another rebuke of Trump’s national gerrymander push.
Indiana GOPers Defy Trump, Vote Against Gerrymander Session
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The Indiana State Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s call for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. The move preserves Indiana’s current map and represents yet another rebuke of Trump’s national gerrymander push.
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Today we won a big victory in Texas but the fight for democracy is not over. We all need to steel ourselves for the battles ahead. We won't win them all, but we can never lose sight of what we need to do to prepare fee and fair elections.
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Today we won a big victory in Texas but the fight for democracy is not over. We all need to steel ourselves for the battles ahead. We won't win them all, but we can never lose sight of what we need to do to prepare fee and fair elections.
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It is late and I have a lot of work to do. But the excitement of today's big victory in Texas has me writing instead about how we got here and what is next. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all my writings and to support the 21 person team. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
It is late and I have a lot of work to do. But the excitement of today's big victory in Texas has me writing instead about how we got here and what is next. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all my writings and to support the 21 person team. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Somebody tell this asshole that Americans have been "insubordinate" from the days of Thomas Paine and Paul Revere right on through Rosa Parks and MLK and on up to the "No Kings" protests. And by god's grace we always shall be. We bow to no one.
Q: Why wait for Congress to release the Epstein files? Why not just do it now?
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Somebody tell this asshole that Americans have been "insubordinate" from the days of Thomas Paine and Paul Revere right on through Rosa Parks and MLK and on up to the "No Kings" protests. And by god's grace we always shall be. We bow to no one.
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Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats kicked Thune's ass today. Now the Epstein bill is onto Trump;s desk for signing.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Thune denies Johnson’s demand for Epstein bill changes
Senate GOP lawyers found the bill ‘sufficient,’ Thune said.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats kicked Thune's ass today. Now the Epstein bill is onto Trump;s desk for signing.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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You know what... I'm just going to pre-write it.
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
You know what... I'm just going to pre-write it.
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I look forward to writing the inevitable: "No. The Civil Service Is Not Unconstitutional." Who knew that I could build a tenure file on the back of just regurgitating black-letter law.
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I look forward to writing the inevitable: "No. The Civil Service Is Not Unconstitutional." Who knew that I could build a tenure file on the back of just regurgitating black-letter law.
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ALSO the notion that the CSRA imposed a bunch of constraints on the president and was an "overcorrection" is bananas. The legislative history is replete with Congress acknowledging they were expanding the president's powers. Stay tuned until next week-ish if you want 80 pages on that...
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
ALSO the notion that the CSRA imposed a bunch of constraints on the president and was an "overcorrection" is bananas. The legislative history is replete with Congress acknowledging they were expanding the president's powers. Stay tuned until next week-ish if you want 80 pages on that...
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News that surprised me this morning
federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2025/...
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House majority forces vote on bill to restore collective bargaining for most federal employees
A Republican lawmaker was the 218th signature on a discharge petition, forcing a House floor vote on a bill to restore collective bargaining rights.
federalnewsnetwork.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
News that surprised me this morning
federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2025/...
federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2025/...
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Literal “mass deportation now” signs at the RNC but OK, Benny
Ben Shapiro: “When the president said deport all the illegal immigrants, I never thought that he meant that literally”
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Literal “mass deportation now” signs at the RNC but OK, Benny
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🚨 The Senate has now voted to release the Epstein files. The bill is now headed to Trump's desk after months of public pressure. We are now closer to achieving justice for victims of these horrific crimes.
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
🚨 The Senate has now voted to release the Epstein files. The bill is now headed to Trump's desk after months of public pressure. We are now closer to achieving justice for victims of these horrific crimes.
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The acting head of FEMA resigns. abcnews.go.com/Politics/actin...
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigns: Sources
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
abcnews.go.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The acting head of FEMA resigns. abcnews.go.com/Politics/actin...
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Every time we talk about someone other than Trump running in 2028 we make Trump just a little more of an irrelevant lame duck (ILD). Please proceed.
LMAO -- Ted Cruz is on Fox News talking about running for president in 2028
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Every time we talk about someone other than Trump running in 2028 we make Trump just a little more of an irrelevant lame duck (ILD). Please proceed.
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Key lawmakers say support is building in the House toward passage of a measure that would require the government to release all of the information the Justice Department has related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Despite Trump’s ire, House gaining support on Epstein files vote
Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Key lawmakers say support is building in the House toward passage of a measure that would require the government to release all of the information the Justice Department has related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Frogs — in biblical times regarded as a plague — are actually guardians against disease.
As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, malaria cases have climbed.
As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, malaria cases have climbed.
First, the frogs died. Then people got sick.
An emerging area of research is uncovering hidden links between nature and human health.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Frogs — in biblical times regarded as a plague — are actually guardians against disease.
As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, malaria cases have climbed.
As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, malaria cases have climbed.
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The RIFs language is actually great. Not only does it rehire the people RIFed during the shutdown, it makes it an unequivocal Antideficiency Act violation to do ANY MORE RIFs through the duration of the CR (Jan 30)
Completely stops Trump/Vought Phase 2 for now
Would love to see this standardized
Completely stops Trump/Vought Phase 2 for now
Would love to see this standardized
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The RIFs language is actually great. Not only does it rehire the people RIFed during the shutdown, it makes it an unequivocal Antideficiency Act violation to do ANY MORE RIFs through the duration of the CR (Jan 30)
Completely stops Trump/Vought Phase 2 for now
Would love to see this standardized
Completely stops Trump/Vought Phase 2 for now
Would love to see this standardized
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This is an important case. IMO it's clear that this question violates the civil service law (and raises a constitutional issue under Rutan).
“Identify one or two relevant executive orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.” 1/2
“Identify one or two relevant executive orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.” 1/2
Federal unions are suing over a new job application loyalty question they say screens out candidates based on politics, raising fresh alarms about partisanship in federal hiring. Sr. Correspondent Erich Wagner has details: buff.ly/fsW47Xi
Unions sue over ‘loyalty question’ for federal jobseekers
Earlier this year, the Office of Personnel Management added a series of essay questions to the federal hiring process, including one that asked jobseekers about their favorite Trump executive order…
www.govexec.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This is an important case. IMO it's clear that this question violates the civil service law (and raises a constitutional issue under Rutan).
“Identify one or two relevant executive orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.” 1/2
“Identify one or two relevant executive orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.” 1/2
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Similar questions were asked by some Department of Justice officials during the Bush Administration. The Inspector General ultimately found that those questions violated the civil service laws. I don't think the fact that its "optional" changes the calculus. 2/2
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Similar questions were asked by some Department of Justice officials during the Bush Administration. The Inspector General ultimately found that those questions violated the civil service laws. I don't think the fact that its "optional" changes the calculus. 2/2
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Tulsi Gabbard is trying to take control over counterintelligence from the FBI. It's not going great. A scoop with @shaneharris.bsky.social
Tulsi Gabbard’s Quest to Bring the ‘Deep State’ Under Her Control
A memo circulating within the federal government lays out her office’s reasoning for wanting to transfer counterintelligence work away from the FBI.
www.theatlantic.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Tulsi Gabbard is trying to take control over counterintelligence from the FBI. It's not going great. A scoop with @shaneharris.bsky.social