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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 16/08/2026
As inspector general, he’d be in charge of ethics investigations in the Interior Department, as well as closer looks at Trump’s pet building projects in Washington, D.C. trib.al/deGUazF
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Trump Sneaks Far-Right Goon Into Job Overseeing Reflecting Pool Probe
Project 2025 author Dennis Kirk has joined a crucial office.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
In the past, the rich used to pay higher taxes. Now, the government pays the rich interest on a swelling debt, caused largely by lower taxes on the rich. It's a big switcheroo that we need to talk about if we're going to talk about the national debt.
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The Secret Way the Rich are Getting Richer
The biggest untold story about how we pay for government involves a big switcheroo by America’s wealthy. Watch.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Thanks to you, I reached my initial goal of 250 new Democracy Docket subscribers in 6 hours. So, now I am doubling it to 500! Democracy Docket won't send you spam or sell your email. It's not on Substack or ActBlue. Free and premium options available. Link and thanks! demdock.com/4w6emld
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
House Republicans are moving to expunge President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from the House record, reopening a constitutional fight over whether a later House can repudiate one of the most serious powers ever used against a president. theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/house-repu...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16/08/2026
The Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority didn't happen overnight. This is the inside story of how Leonard Leo built a machine that reshaped the American judiciary and legal system. (Published Oct. 2023)
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We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right’s Supreme Court Supermajority
The inside story of how Leonard Leo built a machine that remade the American legal system — and what he plans to do next.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Ouch
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
President Macron became the first major world leader to visit Syria after the success of the revolution. Israel, Russia and ISIS-linked terrorist groups strongly opposed the visit and the presence of France. At least two bombs exploded near Macron’s hotel, injuring 18 people.
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Dems have dumped Swalwell and platner Republicans have nominated Ken Paxton
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Ken Paxton, the "MAGA warrior" Trump endorsed for the U.S. Senate, is too busy gallivanting around Europe with his mistress — sightseeing in London on the 4th of July and jetting to Iceland — instead of campaigning in Texas. What a smug, arrogant hypocrite! 😡 #TexasSenate #FlipTexas
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Funny how the newly self-minted Republican morality police don’t have too much to day about this guy they’ve nominated in Texas
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Enrique Tarrio, convicted of seditious conspiracy after Jan. 6, told Reuters he plans to seek $2 million to $5 million from Trump’s $1.8 billion fund, saying his life was “all fucked up” after being legally convicted of a serious felony. theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/proud-boys...
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
More than 41% of respondents in a new Military Family Advisory Network study said they experienced low or very low food security in 2025, up from about 16% in 2023. That is nearly three times the national rate of food insecurity in 2024. Read the full story:
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Survey finds that more than 4 in 10 military families report food insecurity
The rate of military families suffering from food insecurity has surged in the last two years, according to an annual survey.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 07/07/2026
For months, opinion polls have indicated that France's far-right National Rally (RN) is well placed to win the 2027 presidential election. A court ruling on July 7 has upended expectations over who will lead the party's presidential ticket — a decision that could also have implications for Ukraine.
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Bardella or Le Pen: What France's far-right choice means for Ukraine
BRUSSELS, Belgium — For months, opinion polls have indicated that France's far-right National Rally (RN) is well placed to win the 2027 presidential election, after President Emmanuel Macron reaches h...
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
James Talarico spent the Fourth of July in Texas with American icon Willie Nelson. Ken Paxton spent the Fourth of July with the British.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 07/07/2026
Texas AG Ken Paxton appears to have used an address where he didn't live while voting in 6 elections in the past 2 years, violating election laws... ...maybe someone should look into potential mortgage fraud, since GOP is happy targeting Trump's foes on that. bit.ly/4vPC0lM
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Ken Paxton Vowed to Crack Down on “Illegal Voting.” He May Have Violated Texas Election Law.
The Texas attorney general appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite his warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent yo...
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
CNN’s Harry Enten: “This is perhaps the best sign for Democrats so far: they're dominating primary turnout (casting 57% of primary ballots). In the same states in 2022, Dems were casting 47% of the votes. In every midterm since at least 2006, the party with the higher primary turnout won the House.”
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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Occupied Crimea: No fuel, no electricity, banks closed, store shelves becoming empty. Ukraine is imposing a logistical blockade by land and sea while destroying all energy infrastructure on the peninsula to force Russian occupiers to leave voluntarily.
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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
💥 Ukraine is destroying natural gas infrastructure in adjacent Russian regions as well as in occupied Crimea. Today pressurization stations in Krasnodar region and occupied Crimea were destroyed. Footage from Krasnodar.
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Freedom From Religion Foundation [Unofficial] @ffrf.org.web.brid.gy · 07/07/2026
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FFRF warns Schumer against legitimizing Christian nationalist myth
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to correct the record after he again attributed a fabricated quotation to the Founding Fathers in his Independence ... More » from FFRF warns Schumer against legitimizing Christian nationalist myth The post FFRF warns Schumer against legitimizing Christian nationalist myth appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice. It doesn't have to be this way.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Republican lawsuit challenging the Census Bureau's statistical methods used for the 2020 Census. Another victory for Elias Law Group and our clients. Another defeat for the GOP. www.democracydocket.com/cases/florid...
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🚨University of South Florida College Republicans et al v. Lutnick et al
Learn more here.
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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NEWS: Federal judge in Georgia quashes DOJ grand jury subpoena seeking information about election workers who volunteered or worked during the 2020 election in Fulton County. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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CONCLUSION
The subpoena power of the Grand Jury is broad, but it is not absolute. If it
were, the Supreme Court could simply say so, which it has not. Given the low need
for the subpoenaed information and the highly burdensome nature of the disclosure
of the same, the Subpoena is unreasonable and must be quashed pursuant to Federal
Rule of Criminal Procedure 17(a)(2).
Based on the foregoing, Fulton County's Motion to Quash Grandy Jury
Subpoena [Doc. 1] is GRANTED and the United States of America's Cross-Motion
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to Enforce Grand Jury Subpoena [Doc. 10] is DENIED. Accordingly, the Subpoena
(Subpoena No. 2026R00350-01) [Doc. 1-1] is QUASHED and Fulton County is
under no obligation to comply. Fulton County's request [Doc. 34] for access to the
materials included in United States' Motion for In Camera Review [Doc. 32] is
TERMINATED AS MOOT. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED TO
TERMINATE this case.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 7th day of July, 2026.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
RED FLAG: Trump's Justice Department has informed Michigan officials it intends to send election monitors to three cities in the state for the Aug. 4 primary.
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DOJ says it will send election monitors to 3 Michigan cities
The Detroit News obtained a copy of a letter sent by the U.S. Department of Justice to Chris Swope, Lansing's city clerk.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 07/07/2026
Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal, who worked with the U.S. military for more than a decade, died after just 24 hours in ICE custody. trib.al/qMkdMW2
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Afghan Who Helped U.S. Died in ICE Custody From Allergic Reaction
Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal, who worked with the U.S. military for more than a decade, died after just 24 hours in ICE custody.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/07/2026
the average price of gas when Biden left office was $3.12. Trump wants to throw a parade for himself over one station where it's $3.47.
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FREEDOM FUEL HAS ARRIVED. ⛽️🇺🇸

The FIRST Freedom Fuel Network gas station has LANDED in Philadelphia, lowering the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President.

President Trump is leading the charge to lower gas prices this summer - putting more money in your pocket. 🔥
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 07/07/2026
As we celebrate 250 years, judges will be meeting Americans in their communities to discuss why the rule of law and judicial independence matter to everyone. No matter who you are, the rule of law must ensure equal justice for all. Follow their journey and learn more.
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Justice In Motion
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 07/07/2026
Trump continues to use his pardon power as a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card for his political allies.   From Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police to financial fraudsters to polluters — it seems there’s no crime he won't pardon.   He's making a complete mockery of our justice system.
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Trump pardons a major donor and violators of the Clean Air Act
The pardons continue a pattern in President Donald Trump’s second term of railing against the Biden administration while granting clemency to political allies and donors.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/07/2026
🚨 ATTN local journos: We're seeking reporters in 6 newsrooms — in 6 different states — to join our Local Reporting Network. Launched in 2018, our program aims to help create vital, investigative journalism in communities where such stories might otherwise not be done. 🧵👇
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton leads the Texas AG’s office that cut a first-degree child sex abuse case to misdemeanors. The defendant avoided sex-offender registration and is already free. theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/texas-ag-k...
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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Here's an idea. Instead of giving MAGA your millions, fight back a litte. "The Disney-owned broadcast network launched an on-air campaign Monday urging viewers to weigh in against the Federal Communications Commission’s early review of its broadcast licenses." www.wsj.com/business/med... Gift link
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ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations
The Disney-owned network is encouraging viewers to tell the FCC to drop probes into “The View” and ABC broadcast licenses.
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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
i know i know but in todays political climate no other president would be able to even joke about not knowing what they were signing without getting fuckin pilloried and for this fuck it is just another oh lets just humor him monday
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
💯% this
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JJ in DC @jjindc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This seems like a big deal
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Today seems like a good day to debunk the 12 biggest myths about taxing the rich. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnoLAMHwf2I
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12 Myths About Taxing the Rich | Robert Reich
Robert Reich debunks 12 misconceptions about tax policy in America. Watch More: Do Corporate Tax Cuts Actually Help Amer
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Reposting this because I am certain it is causing enormous problems with DOJ and the White House. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump DOJ now 0 for 4 on voter roll cases as court rejects Massachusetts lawsuit
“Here, the Attorney General offered no basis—none—and the demand was therefore facially inadequate.”
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations: Alphabet: 8.01% AT&T: 4.6% Meta: 3.57% General Motors: 3.09% Amazon: 1.37% Exxon Mobil: 1.31% Disney: -1.57% CVS Health: -3.88% Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 10/04/2026
Trump is done. He needs to be removed from office. He’s compromised, unwell, and unfit. Call your Republican reps and tell them it’s time. He’s an albatross. Cut him loose.
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Lincoln Square @lincolnsquare.media · 10/04/2026
Epstein survivors have issued this statement in response to the First Lady's surprise public appearance denying any involvement with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Oh. Holy hell please let this be the reason Melania ran to the press: the guy who imported her, Einstein visa and all, used ICE to deport the mother of his child. Zampolli was in Hungary w/JD. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/u...
Last June, the man credited with introducing President Trump to his wife asked the administration for a favor.

Paolo Zampolli, a former modeling agent turned presidential special envoy, had learned that his Brazilian ex-girlfriend was in a Miami jail, arrested on charges of fraud at her workplace. They had been in a custody battle over their teenage son. Now he saw an opportunity.

He reached out to a top official at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, explaining that his ex was in the country illegally, according to records obtained by The New York Times and a person familiar with the communications. Could she be put in ICE detention? That could help him get his son back.

The official, David Venturella, promptly called the agency’s Miami office to ensure that ICE agents would pick up the woman from the jail before she was released on bail, according to the records and a person with knowledge of the conversation who requested anonymity to discuss it. During the call, Mr. Venturella noted that the case was important to someone close to the White House.
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The prosecution of a man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk turns on a forensic uncertainty: federal analysts have not conclusively matched the fatal bullet to the rifle investigators say they found near scene. (No Paywall) theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/crucial-ev...
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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The D’s shaved about 16 pts off of Trump’s 2024 margin in MTGs district. Here’s a list of Republican-held House races that could be vulnerable with a +15 point improvement for D’s.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The United States lost the war with Iran and is now also forcing the rest of the world to pay the reparations the US owes.
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Amazon spent $75M on Melania. It may finish under $20M at the box office, with theaters keeping half. Hollywood calls that a loss. Amazon calls it strategy. When power and capital intersect, the math carries weight. theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/melania-th...
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Holy s***
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NPR @npr.org · 08/04/2026
The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review. n.pr/47Rga7M
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Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling
The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
$2 million per ship — to cross a Strait that was free six weeks ago. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/w...
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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
OH. MY. GOD. THIS IS THE MILKY WAY SHOT BY THE ARTEMIS II CREW. LOOK AT ALL THOSE STARS!!!!
A starfield filled with thousands of stars and shining clouds of dust. The Milky Way\u2019s elegant spiral structure is dominated by just two arms wrapping off the ends of a central bar of stars. Spanning more than 100,000 light-years, Earth is located along one of the galaxy\u2019s spiral arms, about halfway from the center. Credit: NASA
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 08/04/2026
The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%. (Published May 2025)
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Why Hospital Policies Matter in States That Ban Abortion
Our first-of-its-kind data analysis found that a seismic split emerged in how medical institutions in Texas' two largest metro areas, Houston and Dallas, treated miscarrying patients — and in their ou...
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Some thoughts about the President of the United States speaking about ending a civilization. The president speaks genocide. Anyone who has been involved in that conversation or associated actions would be complicit. And so we too must speak. Not only about crimes, but about their legal punishment.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 08/04/2026
Very peculiar and unhinged behavior from the FCC chair here. He is pretending a statement read on CNN, which came from Iran's Supreme National Security Council, is fake, and he is threatening CNN over it.
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