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Peggy Camp

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“A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.”—Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. 💙

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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 53m
Exclusive: “John Fetterman has been working with GOP fundraising consultants—and paying a hefty commission,” Michael Scherer and Matt Viser report. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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John Fetterman’s Right-Wing Fundraising Deals
After losing his Democratic fundraisers, the Pennsylvania senator found a new firm with MAGA-world ties.
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 5h
“A Justice Department probe into a supposed “grand conspiracy” to politically persecute Donald Trump is collapsing,” David A. Graham writes. He explores the flaws in the DOJ’s plans: www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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The DOJ’s Collapsing Probe Into a Supposed Anti-Trump Conspiracy
It’s buckling under the weight of strategic errors, staff turnover, and, most of all, the facts.
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 5h
Exclusive: “Donald Trump supports a new plan to offer Russia sanctions relief in exchange for the release of political prisoners—a move likely to outrage Ukraine, Europe, and even some of his allies in Congress,” Simon Shuster reports. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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Trump’s Latest Appeal to Russia Could Outrage Even His Allies
Trump’s envoy wants to trade Russian political prisoners for U.S. sanctions relief, creating a path to business deals before the war in Ukraine ends.
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 5h
“The quandary faced by government lawyers who think that the Trump Administration is subverting justice.” By Eyal Press www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Government lawyers who think that the Trump Administration is subverting justice are facing a quandary: Should they stay or should they go?
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 5h
The AI industry’s tactic has been “to substitute identifying the problem for actually solving it. But at some point, you cannot blog your way out of the apocalypse,” @matteo_wong reports about AI models that have gone rogue: www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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OpenAI Has Gone Rogue
It’s impossible to know the extent of the AI-hacking crisis.  
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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 8h
Everything you need to know about the subservience of Senate Republicans to Trump and the facts. www.instagram.com/reel/Dd5IBWZ...
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msnownews on Instagram: "MS NOW Legal Analyst @weissmann11 reacts to a tense exchange in which Sen. Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith o…"
MS NOW Legal Analyst @weissmann11 reacts to a tense exchange in which Sen. Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjuring himself over whether he attended an Atlanta Hawks game on Feb. 3, 2024. Smith said he was actually in Maryland watching the University of Maryland women’s basketball team play the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 13h
WSJ Exclusive: The Trump admin used federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security to finance those controversial pro-Trump ads that started airing on TV. The taxpayer money used to fund the ads came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Exclusive | Homeland Security Money Financed Pro-Trump Television Ads
White House calls the spots public-service ads, but critics argue using taxpayer money for campaign-like messaging may violate federal law.
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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 15h
📈 Jacking up out-of-pocket health care costs 📉 Reducing your benefits for the same plan 👋🏻 Terminating care for two million Americans Today, Republicans chose this for working families.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11h
NEW: The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge brought by the Democratic National Committee that could determine if state judges can extend polling hours after election-day disruptions threaten voting access. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear case on expanded voting hours during Election Day disruptions
The DNC is asking the justices to clarify whether Wisconsin courts can extend voting hours when election-day problems threaten voters’ constitutional right to vote.
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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 14h
There were three high-profile resignations at DOJ yesterday that you need to know about. Please watch and share. youtube.com/shorts/kLRAz...
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The wheels are coming off at DOJ
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social · 11h
TONIGHT: @weissmann.substack.com joins @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Promotional graphic for MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell featuring MS NOW Legal Analyst Andrew Weissmann
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 14h
NEW: It's hard these days for members of Congress to transcend the news cycle with viral moments in committee hearings. Sen. Schmitt today raised the bar with an allegation against Jack Smith that imploded in real time. w/ Chris Marquette www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Republicans wanted Jack Smith to give them a smoking gun. They got a gaffe instead.
The former special counsel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee was marked by personal insults rather than new revelations.
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 12h
In the Senate's pre-election swan song, they spent a day asking Jack Smith about the techniques of his probe of the Trump election subversion criminal case Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) blasts the GOP for spending precious time on something that doesn't meet the moment
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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 16h
Why the press needs to ask Susan Collins a LOT of questions substack.com/note/m-ba0e9...
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Alex + Andrew Weissmann LIVE!
A recording from Andrew Weissmann and Alex Wagner's live video
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h
Q: Are you concerned at all that your continued support of data centers could hurt Republicans in the midterms? TRUMP: I just have to do what's right
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 16h
🚨BREAKING: The Republican National Committee (RNC) is piloting a training program for Wisconsin election observers to identify discrepancies with voting machines, as the GOP piles additional scrutiny on voting processes in the swing state. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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GOP trained Wisconsin election observers to target voting machines in pivotal swing state
The new RNC program appears to mark an escalation from typical poll watching activities.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 17h
An 11th Cir panel has refused to reverse the district judge & stay the sanctions she imposed on the plaintiffs in the slush fund case, Trump v IRS, strongly suggesting it was a collusive lawsuit designed to deliver relief to the parties.
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NPR @npr.org · 18h
Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June. n.pr/4ymLaYr
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A young sailor died by suicide. Her family blames health care gaps and long deployment
Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June.
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 16h
A reminder that Congress could end the Iran War using the power of the purse to impose a funding cutoff. www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
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Republicans fuming at Hegseth as war costs build
Some lawmakers are resisting the Pentagon chief’s budget requests amid concerns over his leadership.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20h
🔥JACK SMITH: "Trump engaged in serious crimes against 🇺🇸- a criminal scheme to prevent a lawful transfer of power... the rule of law faces challenges unlike any we've experienced. I won't be silenced by threats of prosecution. While fear may be contagious, courage is as well."
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 22h
The prosecution is struggling in oral argument over whether Judge Boasberg can conduct contempt proceedings; the judges are pointing out its position is contrary to its own internal rules. You can listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A1B...
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 20h
NEW: Sen. Eric Schmitt exposed Jack Smith — as a Caitlin Clark fan. Schmitt's erroneous effort to catch Smith in a lie resulted in Smith confirming he went to see Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes play the Terrapins in Maryland in 2023. w/ Chris Marquette www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Sen. Eric Schmitt pins down Jack Smith — as a Caitlin Clark fan
It appeared that the Missouri Republican misinterpreted a text message reference to the "hawks."
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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 21h
Public Citizen files a complaint opposing the broadcasting of Trump’s ads as violating laws against taxpayer-funded propaganda. Full complaint buff.ly/kYCsKEW
Public Citizen urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and broadcasters individually, to end airing recent campaign commercials by President Trump and the White House that appear to be in breach of federal law. At least three campaign ads, paid for by taxpayer dollars, appear to violate the federal law against using taxpayer funds to finance propaganda (5 U.S.C. §3107) and related provisions of the appropriations laws as well as the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §7324).
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 18h
A prominent election denier whom the Trump administration hired to pursue investigations into election-related conspiracy theories has resigned several months after he failed to find evidence that the 2020 presidential race was stolen. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Election denier Kurt Olsen leaves DOJ after failing to find evidence of stolen election
A prominent election denier whom the Trump administration hired to pursue investigations into election-related conspiracy theories has resigned several months after he failed to find evidence that the...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 18h
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Tuesday allowed a pro-voting challenge to Louisiana’s proof-of-citizenship voter registration law to move forward, including claims that the law discriminates against voters based on national origin. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Judge greenlights challenge to Louisiana anti-voting law, citing discrimination claims
The judge found that the pro-voting plaintiffs had plausibly alleged that officials in Lafayette Parish discriminated against some registration applicants based on national origin.
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 22h
In Suncor v. Boulder, SCOTUS will consider whether the Constitution or the Clean Air Act preempts state-law climate-change tort suits against fossil fuel companies. Michael Burger on the stakes for climate litigation that relies on deception as the basis for fossil fuel companies' liability:
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Why the Constitution and the Clean Air Act Leave Deception-Based Climate Claims Standing
Analysis of what the outcome of Suncor v. Boulder will mean for climate cases that rely on deception to prove fossil fuel company liability.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h
CHARLIE KIRK SHOW: Dang! So you had texts from Smith's team confirming he was going to a Hawks game, and he acted dumbfounded? ERIC SCHMITT: It was the only NBA game going on in Atlanta. He claimed later he was at another game. My job is to ask the questions (All of Schmitt's "facts" were wrong!)
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ken Paxton, whose campaign is essentially funded by data center sponsors (like Elon Musk), says data centers can be freely built on Texas public land.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 23h
Today's news roundup: - Saudi Arabia resumes oil exports through East-West pipeline - Russian airstrikes hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences - FBI investigators conclude recent hack represents 'major' incident 👇️ www.justsecurity.org/159195/early...
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Early Edition: September 29, 2026
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump’s attack on the free press is so transparent that we can all see through it. It’s not about national security, it’s about his inability to deal with criticism. Without a free press, we lose our ability to keep track of what our government is up to. joycevance.substack.com/p/consequenc...
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Consequences
Last Thursday, the White House, almost as soon as Judge Kelly entered his order forcing the administration to restore access to CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, began searching for play in the joints.
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Scott @scottbluewave.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
9-29-26 Today is #NationalCoffeeDay Everyday is coffee day for me 😜🫢☕️☕️ Can’t imagine not having coffee 😱 I hope you have a wonderful day 💙😎✌️
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“New taxpayer-funded ads featuring President Trump are wildly inappropriate and clearly violate the intent of the law—but that doesn’t mean they’ll be easy to stop,” David A. Graham argues. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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The Problem With Trump’s New Taxpayer-Funded Ads
They clearly violate the intent of the law. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be easy to stop.
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“The United States is deporting parents without their children, creating a whole new family-separation crisis,” @itscaitlinhd reports. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The Babies Left Behind in America
The United States is deporting parents without their children, creating a whole new family-separation crisis.
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Franklin D. Roosevelt was slow to confront the threat of Fascism. A new history explores how he—and the country—finally came around.” By Beverly Gage www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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How America Became Antifascist
Franklin D. Roosevelt was slow to confront the threat of Fascism. A new history explores how he—and the country—finally came around.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The world might look very different right now if Judge Boasberg had been able to hold contempt proceedings in 2025 & the administration had been held accountable. Instead, emboldened by his success, Trump continues to treat the courts like a game to be played. joycevance.substack.com/p/consequenc...
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Consequences
Last Thursday, the White House, almost as soon as Judge Kelly entered his order forcing the administration to restore access to CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, began searching for play in the joints.
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WisDems @wisdems.org · 29/09/2026
Meet @beck5thcd.bsky.social! He is running to unseat Scott Fitzgerald in Wisconsin’s Congressional District 5. This race is important to moving Wisconsin forward and flipping our Congress blue. Learn more about Beck by clicking here: beckforcongress.com
Hey Wisconsin! Know someone who lives in this area? Tell them they can make a real difference in Congressional District 5. Vote Beck for Congress!

IMAGE Wisconsin with congressional district 5 outlined in red with a red map pin on it.Wisconsin Congressional District 5, Meet Andrew Beck!
born & raised in Milwaukee, in the heart of working-class neighborhoods

running for congress to protect the promise of Social Security

Protect & strengthen Medicare

Help our farmers

protect our wildlife & parks
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
The ICE agent who shot Araujo in a Houston is named GREGORY FEATHERS. Make sure everyone knows.
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MS NOW @ms.now · 28/09/2026
TOMORROW AT 9AM: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies to the Senate about his investigation into Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. WATCH HERE: youtube.com/live/H69_OqF...
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LIVE: Jack Smith testifies before Senate committee
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Two of the people said Olsen had become frustrated by pressure from Justice Department officials in Washington to increase the pace of the investigation and secure grand jury indictments. The third person said Olsen left after issues arose with his security clearance."
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DOJ probe into Trump foes sees another prominent departure
Kurt Olsen, who previously worked as Trump’s election security czar, resigned from the so-called “grand conspiracy” investigation Monday.
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 29/09/2026
The list of reasons to vote out Susan Collins keeps growing. If you live in Maine—or know someone who does—it’s time to check on your voting plan: www.vote411.org/maine @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How clear is it that Trump's taxpayer funded ads are illegal? I explain why it is 10/10 clear. Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official. GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A federal judge just blocked FEMA from withholding anti-terrorism funds from local governments that don't change how they run elections. It's the latest blow to Trump's attempts to rewrite election rules.
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"A senior prosecutor working on the so-called grand conspiracy investigation into a wide array of President Trump’s enemies has resigned from the case, adding to the turmoil that has recently plagued the inquiry" On the heels of diGenova's departure. Along with lead FBI agent's departing the team.
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Second Prosecutor Quits Trump’s ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case
The resignation adds to the setbacks to the most sweeping effort by the Justice Department to fulfill the president’s desire to take revenge against the federal officials who have investigated him.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When legacy media compare Orban's treatment of the press to Trump's, do they realize they're telling on themselves? Big corporate media folded. Independent media stood up there and is standing up here. Support Democracy Docket now. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration Monday filed its response to the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) lawsuit seeking records about any plans to seize or inspect ballots, voting machines or other election materials during the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump DOJ responds to DNC lawsuit, offers no records on ballot seizure plans
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 13-page answer did not deny whether the Trump administration has considered such plans, identify whether responsive records exist or offer a timeline for producing th...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
With little more than a month to go until Election Day, my job is to worry. I am paid to look around corners and see what might go wrong, not simply to assume that everything will go right. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/just...
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Justice Jackson found a bright side. I am not sure I see one.
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can resume using its voter suppression database to help Republicans remove voters from the rolls, I called it what it is: a te...
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: @democracydefendersfund.org & partners are back in court to stop Trump from stripping citizenship from babies born here 3 months after losing at SCOTUS, he's trying to rewrite the 14th Amend. from the Oval Office SCOTUS settled this in June--NO do-overs bc he didn't like the answer! -TN
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Deborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p... Justice Samuel Alito announced that he will recuse himself from a major climate change-related case the court is set to hear next week, following pressure from environmental groups that argued he was compromised by his financial holdings in the oil and gas industry.
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Justice Alito recuses himself from major climate change case after complaints about his oil and gas holdings | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito announced Monday that he will recuse himself from a major climate change-related case the court is set to hear next week, following weeks of pressure from environmen...
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’ll take “things that happen when SCOTUS won’t tell you n for $1000, Alex www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
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Video: Trump’s 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, With Taxpayers Paying For It
An ad nearly identical to one President Trump ran during his 2024 campaign returned on Saturday, paid for using public money. Several ethics lawyers it may violate federal law.
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