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VP at CREW www.citizensforethics.org

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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 7h
They're bringing back The Eternals after all.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 29/09/2026
BREAKING: We just sued DHS and USCIS to compel it to respond to our records request seeking evidence behind the Trump admin's claims about noncitizen voting. Given the upcoming midterms, the public needs answers immediately.
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CREW sues for records on noncitizen voting numbers  - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The federal government must respond to CREW’s requests seeking records underlying the Trump administration’s claims about noncitizen voting.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Great piece from my colleague at @citizensforethics.org on the illegality of the administration's "pocket rescissions" www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...
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Three things you need to know about Trump’s “pocket rescission” proposal - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Trump's proposed so-called “pocket rescission,” which attempts to claw back $810 million in funds appropriated by Congress, is illegal.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
reading the news in the morning
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
@donaldonethics.bsky.social is right--one of the big problems with Trump's corruption is Congress has completely given up on its Constitutional oversight duties. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
She's right! nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...
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Justice Jackson Calls Emergency Docket ‘Potentially Corrosive’
Hours after fielding the Trump administration’s latest emergency application, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gave a speech urging the Supreme Court to rethink such requests.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"does not a scandal make" www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New @citizensforethics.org analysis finds that the Trump Organization has announced 13 foreign developments since Trump won in 2024. www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...
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The Trump Organization has announced 13 foreign developments since Trump won back the presidency - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW is tracking all the foreign projects that the Trump Organization has announced since Trump became a candidate for president in 2022.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There’s a lot of discourse that grassroots donors make politics more extreme but have y'all met the actual biggest donors? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/u...
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Ian Vandewalker @ianvan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This deeply researched piece has jaw-dropping allegations of pay-to-play deals where tens of thousands in political donations are made right before a company gets tens of millions in contracts for products the DOD didn't want. www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
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The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I think it's so nice to read stories about some of the interesting people in this country. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/22/m...
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A Western Mass. lesbian bar required KN-95 masks. When it changed the rules, all hell broke loose. - The Boston Globe
Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield wanted to build community. They got a firestorm instead.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 22/09/2026
NEW: Major corporations—including Microsoft, General Motors, Home Depot, Koch Industries, GEO Group, Altria Group, BNSF Rail, 1-800 Contacts and Zillow—have donated to multiple attorney general candidates with a record of election denialism, according to CREW analysis.
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Corporations are backing election deniers running for attorney general - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Major corporations have donated to multiple attorney general candidates with a record of election denialism.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"No no, the favors we did for donors was completely legal" is always my favorite defense. Yes that's the problem!
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It’s cute when old guys have little crushes. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Trump to meet with Mamdani Monday
The leaders got along famously well last year. This meeting, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, could be more tense.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
there’s just nowhere to store munitions or place snipers other than a traffic circle a mile and a half from the PENTAGON
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump banning media outlets from the WH over their coverage is unlikely to affect their reporting much, but it is yet another example of how the right wing definition of “free speech” is that they can say what they want and you can say what they want. (Gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Speak at Your Own Risk
Donald Trump’s attacks on the First Amendment
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Interesting new @citizensforethics.org report on the people charged with crimes for January 6th who are running for office this year--they're mostly losing. www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...
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Many insurrectionists have run for office—but voters are overwhelmingly rejecting them - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Fourteen people charged with participating in the January 6th insurrection ran for office during this election cycle and lost or withdrew.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Y’all are going to be shocked to hear another man pardoned by Trump for January 6th has been arrested for a new crime. www.kristv.com/news/local-n...
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Kentucky man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 riot arrested in Corpus Christi on federal gun charges
Peter Schwartz, who received the stiffest sentence of any Jan. 6 defendant, is back in federal custody after park rangers found two loaded pistols and suspected cocaine in his truck.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
All 3 men mentioned in this story are over 60 years old and acting like this, btw. www.washingtonsun.com/congress/hou...
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House Republican Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match: ‘This Is Fucking War!’
Speaker Mike Johnson summoned top GOP members to discuss suspending the gas tax, but the session got ugly and personal.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It must be freeing to be this delusional. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/b...
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/w...
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Worried About Your College Kid? Now You Can Hire a Local Mom.
At some universities, parents can pay to make sure their children are cared for, the way they were back home.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What could go wrong: "a member of Putin’s circle financially supporting the president’s son and gaining intimate access to the Trump family." propublica.org/article/dona...
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Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
do they live in canada
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 09/09/2026
NEW: We filed a complaint asking the OSC to investigate the Trump admin's cancellation of federal grants and denial of government services to states based on political identity or voting record—a clear Hatch Act violation. This is political retribution. OSC must stop it.
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Trump administration’s politicized federal grant decisions violate the Hatch Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The Trump administration’s admitted cancellation of federal grants to states based on their political identity is a Hatch Act violation.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Incredible: "AI generated video tour. The fireplace isn’t real. It is for decoration only." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/r...
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 04/09/2026
Hey, remember when the Trump admin cut lifesaving medical research, consumer protections and international aid in the name of government efficiency? Well they just launched a government website for racist arcade games. These are the priorities.
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Erie Meyer @erie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A DC mom asking the national guard for help clearing a tree blocking her kid’s title 1 school: Her: Aren’t you supposed to be here to help? The national guard: Nope.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 03/09/2026
BREAKING: We just sued the DOJ for failing to respond to our records request about FTCA claims filed by people pardoned or commuted by Trump, including Jan. 6 defendants. The public deserves to know how these claims are handled—and whether taxpayers are compensating Jan. 6ers.
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CREW files records lawsuit on FTCA claims, including from Jan 6ers - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The federal government must respond to CREW’s FOIA requests seeking records about FTCA claims, including from January 6 defendants.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Went for a walk this morning and the storm in DC last night was crazy - this big tree in Dupont Circle just toppled over.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Recommend going on vacation.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Nobody like her before or after. youtu.be/Cb2Jpfug42U?...
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Dolly Parton Travelin' Thru Live
YouTube video by DollyParton1946
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Shocked to report that I'm linking approvingly to a Peggy Noonan column. www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
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Opinion | The Art of the Self-Deal
Thoughts on how Trump-era corruption is affecting Americans as a people.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A few months ago @citizensforethics.org called for the DHS IG to investigate the military flyover at Kid Rock's house and he said, basically: the Secretary said this wasn't an issue so we're not investigating. Not how it's supposed to work! www.notus.org/agencies/tru...
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From Watchdogs to ‘Lapdogs’: Inside the Trumpification of Agencies’ Inspectors General
Between canceled reports, deleted pages and mass firings, the government is getting less oversight.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Trump's pardons have wiped out $1.7B in potential restitution and fines for victims, according to a new @democrats-judiciary.house.gov report. macfarlanenews.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
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EXCLUSIVE: Committee Review Finds Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion and Enriched Trump Allies
A Scathing Report from House Judiciary Committee Finds Cost of Trump Pardons Continues to Soar
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"Real Census professionals are extremely careful, and normally include caveats about potential sources of error in their work. The release didn’t mention any of these." electionlawblog.org/2026/preside...
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President misuses flawed study to falsely claim noncitizen voting #ELB
Justin here. You’d be forgiven for thinking we were rerunning fall 2016.  That’s when then-candidate Donald Trump first used a deeply flawed study to claim (falsely) that noncitizens were voting in ex...
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's a tough call between "I'm really good at flagpoles" and "they can have people go there for cocktails" (referencing the new helipad) as the president's most out-of-touch statement today.
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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 19/08/2026
In a new filing, Trump DOJ reveals that there's an NPS email showing peeling due to overspray in the section of the pool relevant to the David Hearn case. It's dated June 11, more than a week before Hearn's arrest. They still want dismissal *without* prejudice, even though their case is gutted.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The average price of gas today is $4.08 a gallon.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A ballot initiative to reinstate contribution limits in Alaska is currently winning with 71% of the vote after yesterday's primary. www.adn.com/politics/202...
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Votes surge in favor of Ballot Measure 1, reinstating Alaska campaign contribution limits
The measure would limit individual political contributions to $2,000 for candidates and $5,000 for political parties.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It feels like every day there's a new story of a police officer abusing Flock cameras. www.wsbtv.com/news/trendin...
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Affidavit: Police officer used Flock cameras to track estranged wife 717 times
According to an affidavit, Christopher Goodson tracked his wife's vehicle 717 times with Flock technology -- including 280 times in September 2025.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Great new report from @publiccitizen.bsky.social on how Trump has stacked his administration with billionaire elites profiting off his policies as American families struggle under his bad decisions. www.citizen.org/article/trum...
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Trump's Billionaire Boys Club: - Public Citizen
Report on billionaires in the Trump administration, their conflicts, and political donations.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
As Donald Trump's administration tries to end your ability to vote by mail, he just voted by mail in the Florida primary. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/u...
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Trump Votes by Mail Again in Florida
The president also voted by mail in 2020 and in a Florida special election in March, even as he has railed against the practice and equated it to cheating.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 17/08/2026
NEW: We just filed a complaint against Forest Service Undersecretary Michael Boren for allegedly pressuring officials to divert resources and aircraft to help contain a fire near his Idaho ranch. The IG must investigate whether public safety was risked to protect his property.
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Trump appointee reportedly demanded special firefighting treatment for his ranch - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Undersecretary Michael Boren should be investigated following allegations that he pressured U.S. Forest Service officials for special firefighting treatment to contain a fire near his Idaho mega-ranch...
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"The decision marks the first time in U.S. history that a company owned by the sitting president's family has been granted bank status..." abcnews.com/Business/tru...
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Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president
A national bank regulator granted a wing of the Trump family's crypto business conditional approval to establish a bank charter, opening the door for larger clients.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Great system. www.semafor.com/article/08/1...
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View: Can Democrats afford to take on Big Tech? Or to leave it alone?
Some in Washington make the case for laying off the hyperscalers.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A beautiful essay and a must-read: "In the White House, people called me 'in­dispensable.' I still was not welcome in their bathrooms."
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 13/08/2026
NEW: Trump's second term has taken corruption to an entirely new level—expanding the ways he can profit from the presidency, reward allies and use the power of his office for personal gain. Here are 10 ways Trump's second term is even more corrupt than his first.
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10 ways President Trump is more corrupt this term - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Crypto schemes, corrupt politicians pardon, foreign deals, funding the ballroom, promoting his properties—Trump's corruption has worsened.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A January 6th insurrectionist pardoned by Trump, who was caught recording himself touching women’s hair on the metro, was just convicted of assault. www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/m...
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Man accused of touching women's hair on Metro convicted of assault
The FBI has said Bryan Betancur is a self-professed white supremacist, who was photographed holding a Confederate flag during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Adam Smith @asmith83.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
These are the kind of guys Trump wanted that $1.7B slush fund for.
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