Reposted by Philip Shropshireemptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 8hNon-zero chance Elon cut Starlink on his own bc the last thing the Masters of the Universe need is for people to understand data centers can be bombed. 27898375
Reposted by Philip ShropshireGood Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 8hI lost my career after refusing to keep quiet about the risks that Palantir poses to our NHS goodlawproject.org/forced-out-of-a-…goodlawproject.orgForced out of a job in the NHS for speaking out on Palantir | Good Law ProjectI lost my career after refusing to keep quiet about the risks that a US spy-tech company poses to our NHS 3285168
Reposted by Philip ShropshireKelly Braun @kellylynnb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026franifio.substack.com/p/bibi-name-...franifio.substack.comBIBI NAME CHECKS HASAN, EL-SAYED WORKS WITH KAMALA? feat. Wajahat Ali & Matt Stoller *BONUS SHOW*Netanyahu addresses an empty hall at the United Nations, where he name checks Hasan Piker?! 001
Reposted by Philip ShropshireKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 12/10/2026A federal judge has ordered the Trump Regime to immediately stop airing $20 million dollars in taxpayer funded campaign-style tv ads, but in typical Trump fashion, he’s already violated that court order. Why Trump is so desperate to air these ads before the Midterms: youtu.be/QKnSh_lrNLI?...youtu.be🚨Trump IGNORES Judge’s ORDER BLOCKING His Taxpayer-Funded ADS!?!YouTube video by Katie Phang 941543521
Reposted by Philip ShropshireAaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Big update: Judge erupts at the Trump Administration, yells at DOJ officials, threatens to throw them in jail. Rep. Omar refuses to be silenced. Ukraine escalates attacks on data centers. Republicans unhappy as bot farms disappear. And more. Subscribe to support my work:aaronparnas.substack.comMajor Monday Update: Judge Erupts at Trump Administration, Musk Dumps Record Money into Elections, Russian Bot Farms Fall ApartHey everyone, happy Monday evening. 9450119
Reposted by Philip ShropshireGovernor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 12/10/2026Right now, President Trump and his administration are holding hostage $10 million we are owed, blocking us from continuing our important work to prevent UI fraud and streamline services. We're suing to ensure Wisconsin receives what we were promised. dailydodge.com/gov-evers-an...dailydodge.comGov. Evers announces lawsuit over termination of Wisconsin unemployment insurance funding | Daily DodgeMADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the termination of approximately $29 million in federal funding intended to ... Read more 26317
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRoger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Trump et al. switch theories for delaying 11th Cir appeal seeking release of Jack Smith’s Vol 2. Tho key atty trial conflicts have vanished, they say that briefing a new motion by former FBI agents, raising overlapping issues, will overtax their attys. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 1317469
Reposted by Philip ShropshireDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 12/10/2026NEW: A judge expressed alarm at how quickly the Trump administration moved to use taxpayer funds for propaganda ads. In a ruling blocking the ads, the court highlighted that last month the White House budget office was able to shift $20 million for them in a matter of hours.democracydocket.comHow quickly Trump admin moved taxpayer money for midterm propaganda ads alarms judgeThe Trump administration was able to shift $20 million in taxpayer funds for midterm ads in a matter of hours, a federal judge said Monday. 11294127
Reposted by Philip ShropshireDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 12/10/2026NEW: A federal judge orders Trump to stop running GOP Campaign ads using our tax dollars. Now we need Democrats to talk about prosecuting Trump for stealing our tax dollars!! www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...nbcnews.comFederal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediatelyIn an earlier filing, the administration said it had planned to stop ad purchases Sunday. 18325
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRaw Story @rawstory.com · 12/10/2026‘People are going to jail’: Trump admin put on notice if DOJ secretly leaned on MAGA judgebit.ly‘People are going to jail’: Trump admin put on notice if DOJ secretly leaned on MAGA judgeSen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) suggested over the weekend that a Trump administration official may have quietly contacted a federal appeals judge to stall a contempt inquiry, and the legal analyst interviewing him declared that if so, “people are going to jail.”In a clip flagged by political video a... 44024
Reposted by Philip ShropshireMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12/10/2026If you are shocked this am that Trump’s government executed a search warrant against a Democratic Member of Congress and ignored a judge’s order then you haven’t been paying attention. Stop saying this isn’t how it works in the US. It is exactly how it works under Trump. 13953932073
Philip Shropshire @pshropshire.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Finger wagging isn't enough. It's clear that's a line no one wants to cross before the election but if you show fear at every turn we might not get to any meaningful elections. Period. 000
Reposted by Philip ShropshireDaily Kos @dailykos.com · 12/10/2026Trump couldn’t simply fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. Now a White House committee will investigate mortgage allegations her documents undercut. Apparently, an independent Federal Reserve is fine as long as Trump gets to choose who’s independent. www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...dailykos.comTrump won’t let go of his racist attack on Fed board memberTrump can’t stop trying to vindictively investigate and prosecute people. 3188
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRaw Story @rawstory.com · 12/10/2026A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to stop cutting down trees at a historic Washington, D.C., golf course, and demanded to know who gave the order to start.bit.lyJudge slams brakes on Trump golf course tree-cutting and demands to know who gave orderA federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to stop cutting down trees at a historic Washington, D.C., golf course, and demanded to know who gave the order to start.U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes directed the government to halt “all tree removal at East Potomac Golf Course” until 7 ... 1817680
Reposted by Philip ShropshireMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026There was a time when being married to Kimberly Guilfoyle was a mystery. No more! 3582491754
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRaw Story @rawstory.com · 12/10/2026Trump's 'fundamental' flaw is breaking the GOP's midterm wall: 'Can't fully contain it'bit.lyTrump's 'fundamental' flaw is breaking the GOP's midterm wall: 'Can't fully contain it'The GOP had what appeared to be a sizable wall built up to blunt any gains made by the Democrats in the upcoming midterm election, but President Donald Trump's astonishing decline has thrown all of that work into jeopardy, according to one political expert. The GOP is approaching the midterm electio... 13815
Reposted by Philip ShropshireDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 09/10/2026A judge just dealt a massive blow to the Trump administration's crusade for state voter rolls. This ruling goes far beyond the dozens of state-by-state cases and invalidates the program on a national level. Want to support the work we do? Subscribe to our newsletter: demdock.com/4s2VxOU 122076
Reposted by Philip ShropshireThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/10/2026The Trump administration announced on Friday that it was imposing severe financial sanctions on the International Criminal Court, its latest effort to undermine the global body that seeks to prosecute those accused of war crimes, genocide and other murderous criminal acts.nyti.msTrump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe SanctionsU.S. officials announced the new, sweeping punishments just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee gave its annual honor to a former court judge. 438652
Reposted by Philip ShropshireKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 09/10/2026In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, a NEW order calls him out for failing to produce the redacted versions of the handwritten FBI interview notes of the South Carolina victim who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Trump when she was just 13-15 years old: youtu.be/63K57knWExU?...youtu.be🚨Judge REBUKES AG Blanche Over NONCOMPLIANCE In MY Epstein Lawsuit!!!YouTube video by Katie Phang 32058342183
Reposted by Philip ShropshireMother Jones @motherjones.com · 10/10/2026It doesn’t matter what Trump says about his ads being public service, the lawsuit against the administration argues. It’s clear what’s he’s up to. motherjones.comYou’re Funding Trump’s New AdsBut will he ever pay you back? 823770
Reposted by Philip ShropshireUSA TODAY @usatoday.com · 10/10/2026President Trump asked SCOTUS to reverse dismissal of his lawsuit against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton over Russia's interference in 2016 election.bit.lyTrump asks Supreme Court to revive 2016 election lawsuit against Hillary ClintonPresident Trump asked SCOTUS to reverse dismissal of his lawsuit against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton over Russia's interference in 2016 election. 785
Reposted by Philip ShropshireDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 10/10/2026🤔 New records show Missouri made Trump’s DOJ an unusual offer: an in-person look at its unredacted voter rolls. It's the clearest explanation yet for why Missouri escaped the wave of DOJ lawsuits against states that refused to hand over private voter data ⬇️democracydocket.comMissouri offered to let DOJ inspect its unredacted voter rollsThe records provide the clearest explanation yet for why Missouri escaped the wave of lawsuits the DOJ has filed against 30 states that rejected its demands for private voter files. 5224115
Reposted by Philip ShropshireDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 10/10/2026European states, Canada, Japan and UN back International Criminal Court against US sanctions. Trump regime is making the US a pariah nation. And much of this is to protect Netanyahu from war crime charges www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10...aljazeera.comEuropean states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctionsSeveral US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body. 46927
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRoger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Four days before yesterday’s ICE shooting in the Bronx, Judge Gary Brown of EDNY (Trump apptee) listed 7 outrages in an ICE case before him, including evasive & apparently perjurious testimony, post-hoc sworn arrest warrant containing false info, woeful lack of training … 1/2 13720286
Reposted by Philip ShropshireMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Democracy Docket does not sponsor events with Trump. We don't shake his hand, laugh at his jokes or make small talk with his cronies. Instead, we provide pro-democracy news information and analysis of what is happening to democracy in court. If that interests you, subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld 81357378
Reposted by Philip ShropshireSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 10/10/2026As Trump himself said, this entire campaign is about protecting Netanyahu. Words of condemnation aren't enough, ICC members must take action to defend the rule of law. Remember, ICC prosecutors have the authority to open criminal investigations against ANYONE who obstructs justice.reuters.comEXCLUSIVE: US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace PrizeNavi Pillay sat in the court's appeals chamber. 17736222
Reposted by Philip ShropshireThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/10/2026President Trump took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a South African human rights lawyer and international judge. He called the decision “an indelible stain on Norway.”nyti.msTrump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being SnubbedThe president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee. 836120
Reposted by Philip ShropshireScott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Looks like there'll be more taxpayer-funded Trump TV ads today Per new court filing from Trump Administration, the media buys continue through the day today Administration is fighting a lawsuit against the ads, by arguing there are "no plans" for additional media buys 23391183
Reposted by Philip ShropshirePolitico @politico.com · 11/10/2026Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court politi.co/4yb0h6tpolitico.comTaxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court politi.co/4yb0h6tTaxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court politi.co/4yb0h6t 93715
Reposted by Philip ShropshireACLU @aclu.org · 11/10/2026The Trump administration doesn't get to weaponize biomedical research funding to push its political agenda onto scientists doing crucial public health research. We'll see the administration in court.aclu.orgNIH Is Still Censoring Crucial Public Health ResearchThe government agency is terminating crucial research to block disfavored viewpoints on diversity, gender identity, climate change, and more. 426796
Reposted by Philip ShropshireDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 11/10/2026NEW: DHS told a court it would stop buying taxpayer-funded ads for Trump after getting sued three separate times. The administration is still fighting a court order to block the ads, and a hearing is set for Tuesday. demdock.com/4s5c3hmdemocracydocket.comTrump propaganda ads funded by taxpayers to stop, DHS saysDHS did not directly address the legality of the ads, instead arguing the plaintiffs lacked standing and evidence of injury or harm because they aren’t competing “in the same arena” with Trump. 1022579
Reposted by Philip ShropshireThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/10/2026The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies | Editorialtheguardian.comThe Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies | EditorialEditorial: A fuel deal with Vladimir Putin, and sanctions against the legal institution, ram home the president’s belief that might is right 57943
Reposted by Philip ShropshireNPR @npr.org · 11/10/2026The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. n.pr/4hEsXQdn.prJustice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violationsThe move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. 3720355
Reposted by Philip ShropshireKyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 11/10/2026NEW: DOJ declined to defend the legality of the $20m taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ad campaign funded by Border Patrol dollars — but suggested it would end today. Common Cause says that assurance is not enough and note DOJ ignored the judge's inquiry about Trump's role. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...politico.comTaxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells courtThe Justice Department sidestepped questions about the legality of the ads. 19451167
Reposted by Philip ShropshireGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 11/10/2026Herschel Green handcuffed WWL producer and lawyer for not leaving public space, but was only punished for arguing about it with administratortheguardian.comNew Orleans court deputy who handcuffed journalist disciplined – for violating etiquette 1187
Reposted by Philip Shropshire@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The GOP just needs to be removed at every level. 1114
Reposted by Philip Shropshireit's Candy Love @candylovely.bsky.social · 11/10/2026www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...washingtonpost.comDarline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.” 042
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11/10/2026I’ve said this before, Trump is Saruman without the intellect, real hair, and fashion sense. 872132572
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRaider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 11/10/2026THIS EVERY DAY ✊ 15385622342
Reposted by Philip ShropshirePhiladelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 11/10/2026"In trying to lower fuel prices, the president is helping fund a Kremlin terrorist who is not only out to destroy Kyiv but is helping Iran kill U.S. soldiers in the Middle East," writes columnist Trudy Rubin.inquirer.comTrump aids Putin terror attacks on Ukraine by pledging to gut sanctions on Russian diesel | Opinion 916874
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Pence is 1000% right 113828
Reposted by Philip ShropshireAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 10/10/2026According to VPAP, twice as many Virginians have voted early at this point in the midterms than 2022. TWICE as many. www.vpap.org/elections/ea... 1163560851
Reposted by Philip ShropshireProject Push @project-push.tk.gg · 10/10/2026Breaking News Police crack down on "cockroach" youth protest in Delhi with reports that group leaders have been detained - follow live via BBC Newsproject-push.tk.ggBreaking NewsPolice crack down on "cockroach" youth protest in Delhi with reports that group leaders have been detained - follow live 001
Reposted by Philip ShropshireLinnea Sterte @decassette.bsky.social · 09/10/2026cover illustration for the print version of the Prisoners on Dozmary Craig. which will be out this fall/winter. men doing men things, on an island 6632112
Reposted by Philip ShropshireRoman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Ukraine responds to Trump’s deal with Putin by striking russian fuel export terminal in Rostov. 971878393
Reposted by Philip ShropshirePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Trump announces deal to import Russian diesel. Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia. 3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China. Now facing midterm election defeat ... and Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.bbc.co.ukTrump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a 'gift to Putin'Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged". 1331279587
Reposted by Philip ShropshireSapling 🌱 @sacredsapling.bsky.social · 10/10/2026One of the best ways to isolate transphobes is just to repeatedly talk positively about trans people, even if you aren’t trans. It uplifts your trans followers *and* makes bigots know they aren’t welcome in spaces you’re in! 4386172
Reposted by Philip ShropshireAdam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 10/10/2026It was inevitable that Trump would betray Ukraine-and the US-while funding Putin’s war by purchasing red-dye diesel fuel We knew it when Marco Rubio’s Senate Committee showed innumerable ties between his campaign and Russia The dumbest part-this “big deal” will only cover about 3 days of fuel 60797329
Reposted by Philip ShropshireCNBC @cnbc.com · 10/10/2026Zoe De La Paz, 26, lives in Mammoth Village in Yellowstone National Park, where she works as a seamstress for the uniform department of Xanterra Parks & Resorts, a concessionaire that operates hotels, lodges, restaurants and other businesses in the national park. cnb.cx/4hLDUyk 151