@susanhartwig.bsky.social
Retired local government attorney, political junkie, and Democrat.
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🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping states administer elections.
Following Democracy Docket reporting, Election Advocates File Complaints Against Federal Election Panel
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping states administer elections.
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If only Trump was as concerned about the safety of peaceful protestors at home: www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/t...
Trump threatens to intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters
"We are locked and loaded and ready to go," the president said in a post on Truth Social early Friday, after economic protests in the Islamic Republic took a sharply violent turn.
www.nbcnews.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
If only Trump was as concerned about the safety of peaceful protestors at home: www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/t...
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Trump threatens military action against Iran in a 3 AM post:
January 2, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Trump threatens military action against Iran in a 3 AM post:
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Trump again says his health is “PERFECT” and claims he “ACED” his third straight cognitive exam, a test given by doctors to detect signs of dementia
January 2, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Trump again says his health is “PERFECT” and claims he “ACED” his third straight cognitive exam, a test given by doctors to detect signs of dementia
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Mamdani already throwing felons out of the city.
Some news — George Santos has fled NYC due to Zohran Mamdani.
January 2, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Mamdani already throwing felons out of the city.
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JACK SMITH: “The attack that happened at the Capitol does not happen without Trump. The other co-conspirators were doing this for his benefit.”
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 AM
JACK SMITH: “The attack that happened at the Capitol does not happen without Trump. The other co-conspirators were doing this for his benefit.”
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Every year is a good year to be closer to the end of end stage capitalism. With Mamdani being sworn in and a new generation of voters stepping up, 2026 has a shot at being a great year of progress for progressives. Let’s make it happen.
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Every year is a good year to be closer to the end of end stage capitalism. With Mamdani being sworn in and a new generation of voters stepping up, 2026 has a shot at being a great year of progress for progressives. Let’s make it happen.
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Pardoned by Trump. After the pardon, arrested for Sexual Assault and Kidnapping.
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Pardoned by Trump. After the pardon, arrested for Sexual Assault and Kidnapping.
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WASH POST: “ICE to spend $100 million to recruit gun rights supporters and military enthusiasts… a ‘wartime recruitment’ strategy…”
If you’re not alarmed about Trump recruiting this goon squad with payer funds you’re not paying attention. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
If you’re not alarmed about Trump recruiting this goon squad with payer funds you’re not paying attention. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
January 1, 2026 at 3:42 AM
WASH POST: “ICE to spend $100 million to recruit gun rights supporters and military enthusiasts… a ‘wartime recruitment’ strategy…”
If you’re not alarmed about Trump recruiting this goon squad with payer funds you’re not paying attention. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
If you’re not alarmed about Trump recruiting this goon squad with payer funds you’re not paying attention. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Let’s make 2026 a terrible year for corrupt fascist racist rapists. And for all their friends and enablers. (It’s only fair. 2025 was their best year ever.)
January 1, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Let’s make 2026 a terrible year for corrupt fascist racist rapists. And for all their friends and enablers. (It’s only fair. 2025 was their best year ever.)
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2025 will go down in history as the greatest year ever for corruption in US politics. In fact, it’s fair to expect 2025 will just go down in history. But whatever the case, it’s good to just see it go.
Donald Trump’s net worth increased by about $2.5 billion since his re-election.
January 1, 2026 at 6:16 AM
2025 will go down in history as the greatest year ever for corruption in US politics. In fact, it’s fair to expect 2025 will just go down in history. But whatever the case, it’s good to just see it go.
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NEW: The Jack Smith deposition transcript is a devastating, point-by-point rebuttal to claims that the Trump prosecutions were “political,” as Smith details evidence of Trump’s crimes "beyond a reasonable doubt."
Jack Smith Deposition Released Outlining Evidence of Trump's Alleged Crimes 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt'
The Special Counsel makes clear there was sufficient evidence to pursue the charges
meidasnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NEW: The Jack Smith deposition transcript is a devastating, point-by-point rebuttal to claims that the Trump prosecutions were “political,” as Smith details evidence of Trump’s crimes "beyond a reasonable doubt."
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Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct?
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct?
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
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New: The House Judiciary Committee just released (on New Year’s Eve) the transcript of Jack Smith’s testimony. As I start to read the 250 page report, this Q+A in the image below jumps out: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
December 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New: The House Judiciary Committee just released (on New Year’s Eve) the transcript of Jack Smith’s testimony. As I start to read the 250 page report, this Q+A in the image below jumps out: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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Trump deleted and reposted his attack on Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Mesa County DA Dan Rubinstein:
“I wish them only the worst. May they rot in Hell.”
“I wish them only the worst. May they rot in Hell.”
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Trump deleted and reposted his attack on Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Mesa County DA Dan Rubinstein:
“I wish them only the worst. May they rot in Hell.”
“I wish them only the worst. May they rot in Hell.”
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LOUISIANA: ICE officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing Nicaraguan detainee for
Months “while she was under his authority”
Months “while she was under his authority”
December 31, 2025 at 5:51 AM
LOUISIANA: ICE officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing Nicaraguan detainee for
Months “while she was under his authority”
Months “while she was under his authority”
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He donated $1.8 million to Trump and hired Pam Bondi’s brother as his pardon attorney. Defrauded hundreds of millions from people. Walked away free. Not Somali.
December 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
He donated $1.8 million to Trump and hired Pam Bondi’s brother as his pardon attorney. Defrauded hundreds of millions from people. Walked away free. Not Somali.
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Trump’s latest fundraising email asks supporters to check a box to “SUPPORT MAGA in this DO-OR-DIE battle.” The fine print: checking it auto-adds an extra $3,300 donation on 12/31.
December 31, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Trump’s latest fundraising email asks supporters to check a box to “SUPPORT MAGA in this DO-OR-DIE battle.” The fine print: checking it auto-adds an extra $3,300 donation on 12/31.
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Trump posted a clip to his Truth Social account Wednesday that suggested the Kennedy name be removed entirely from the Kennedy Center. The clip complained that Kennedy had been “elevated to obscene levels.”
Trump Shared Clip Calling to Remove Kennedy Name From Kennedy Center
The segment Trump posted claimed Kennedy had been “elevated to obscene levels”
meidasnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Trump posted a clip to his Truth Social account Wednesday that suggested the Kennedy name be removed entirely from the Kennedy Center. The clip complained that Kennedy had been “elevated to obscene levels.”
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Trump and friends stand against fraud. Never forget. 😏
December 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Trump and friends stand against fraud. Never forget. 😏
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🚨BREAKING: A new court filing suggests the Department of Justice (DOJ) may have pressed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in retaliation for a court victory that ultimately brought him back to the United States. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
'It’s A Top Priority’: Unsealed Order Suggests DOJ Retaliated Against Abrego Garcia for Court Victory
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🚨BREAKING: A new court filing suggests the Department of Justice (DOJ) may have pressed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in retaliation for a court victory that ultimately brought him back to the United States. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...