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"Nobody’s going to spit on our police officers," says Trump, who four months ago pardoned people who beat police officers with pipes, flagpoles, baseball bats and 2-by-4s at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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“Governors are the Commanders in Chief of their National Guard and the federal government activating them in their own borders without consulting or working with a state’s governor is ineffective and dangerous.” And per California it’s also illegal: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

A ton of important developments and cases to watch in court. I explain. youtu.be/8w_c6njsEDA

Susan Collins Concern Level: 3

As Dems approach the next actual elections, the focus will invariably have to shift from blaming “the groups” to challenging the candidates and elected officials to follow their own political instincts and tell advocates “no” when appropriate.

ALEC — a right-wing think tank known for drafting controversial anti-voting legislation like the SAVE Act — is launching a new task force that will focus on pushing a new slate of state-level voter suppression bills. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Oof. (Brad) Bondi lost bigly.

Martial law without a legal declaration. Just grab Marines and do what you want with them. This is why Trump appointed Hegseth.

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UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!

Peaceful protest is the bedrock of our movement. Thousands demonstrated exactly that – coming together to demand the release of David Huerta and to call for an end to the cruel, destructive, and indiscriminate ICE raids that are tearing apart our communities. #FreeDavidEndRaids

Attend a #NoKings protest this Saturday to take a stand against fascism and wake up the mainstream media. My latest Stop the Presses newsletter. Spread the word.

“Kennedy’s move appears to violate a pledge he made to Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) during his confirmation process that he would ‘maintain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices without changes’” 👏🏼 That’s why you don’t vote to confirm these people 👏🏼

It would go with Trump’s broken brain tho

“His campaign asked voters to overlook the connection entirely—an implausible ask—which only succeeded in making him seem oblivious to overwhelmingly obvious optics.” abovethelaw.com/2025/06/pam-...

Trump deploys Marines to L.A. and plans a grotesque military parade as California fights back. Newsom sues. The GOP budget stalls—again. Trump’s trade lies exposed. We break it all down on the MeidasTouch Podcast. Watch live at 8p ET/5p PT!

I prefer salty Newsom to podcast Newsom

Very courageous. Bill Cassidy betrayed his oath as a physician and put the health of the nation in jeopardy because he was afraid of a primary. That will be his legacy.

“‘I have seen these pictures. I know that these pictures exist and I can describe them,’ Wolff alleged. ‘There are about a dozen of them.’”

Today: Tanks are being moved en masse into DC. Trump is deploying a state national guard over a governor’s objection to police protests. Trump threatened a major donor with “severe consequences” if they support his political opponents. If you’re still wondering what time it is, read this again

Trump incited attacks against law enforcement. He then pardoned the attackers. Now he says he won’t tolerate attacks against law enforcement. But what he means is he feels very comfortable using force against those who disagree with him. In fact few ideas are more core to his presidency. Thugocracy.

BREAKING: Chief Judge James Boasberg finds that those people sent to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act on March 15-16 had their due process rights violates and certifies them as a class. He orders that the government "facilitate" the ability for them to seek habeas relief.

As you ponder the likely consequences of the new steel tariffs, it's worth asking: A. How long does it take to build a steel mill? B. How long do you expect Trump's new 50% steel tariff to last? If A>B, then how can you expect any lasting gains from these tariffs?

BIG NEWS: The Trump Administration is ordered to provide docs and depos as to its deal with El Salvador to imprison immigrants at terror prison. I break down this court order and why it’s going to make some important info very public: youtu.be/sca8xNYcMHg?...

Why do Donald Trump and Mike Johnson want to enslave us?

The Department of Justice is now just another part of the Republican voter suppression war machine. I will do everything I can to "thwart" its efforts to under free and fair elections.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) sued acting New Jersey federal prosecutor Alina Habba after being arrested while protesting at an ICE detention center. He says it was political retaliation and that the officers “abused their power.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Sen. Booker (D-NJ): “I am sick and tired of hearing this kind of heated partisan rhetoric, which is one of the reasons we have divisions in this country. The attacks we see from POTUS, trolling and dragging judges is what we should be talking about that puts people in danger.”

Read? The Gazpacho Police and Peachtree Dish lady?

Parking Lot Lawyer Alina Habba gets sued for violating Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s constitutional rights. My latest for the Katie Phang News channel on YouTube: youtu.be/9aI9FNidFGA

MAJOR BREAKING Democrat Keishan Scott WINS the special election for South Carolina's 50th State House District, defeating Republican William Oden by over 41 points in a district Kamala Harris won by about 5 in 2024. 🔵 Scott - 70.6% 🔴 Oden - 29.4% 🔵 Harris 51% 🔴 Trump 45.8%

Sen. Murphy: “If I want to protect the people that I represent, then I’ve got to be out there making trouble in Republican districts, trying to get my Republican colleagues to stand up to this president’s corruption and thievery.”

Not sure if democracy remains on the docket? My law firm is litigating 53 voting and election cases in 22 states. ⚖️🗳️ When we fight, we win.💪

Don't spend one minute feeling sorry for the law firms that capitulated. They prioritized their own profits over the rule of law, decency and democracy. They deserve the ridicule and scorn they are now receiving. History will remember them for the cowards they are.

Every day I have hope that we will survive this because of people like Marc Elias, people who stand up for right, people who are moral and ethical.

I'd have to agree with Amelia here 😉 Please subscribe to my new YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@katiephangn...

Breaking news: Contradicting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC continues to recommend the coronavirus vaccines for healthy children, according to new documentation posted to the agency's website.

Elon Musk cuts off Peter Doocy who was attempting to ask him about the New York Times reporting on his alleged drug use.

"This argument really isn’t about universal injunctions—cases where a district court judge grants interim equitable relief that applies across the entire country. The argument is *really* about forum-shopping and judicial gerrymandering."

Trump is now blasting Leonard Leo & the Federalist Society for doing him wrong on suggesting which federal judges to nominated. That's right, Trump is biting the hand that feeds him...judges. Trump's desperation is showing. He's getting weaker, not stronger. This will not end well for Donald Trump.

Democracy Docket boosts my sinking spirits today. I don't know about you, but mine sink from time to time. It's maddening how there never are real consequences for Trump's pitifully poor excuse at being a human being. So I'm sharing a bit of Marc Elias's light we glimpse at the end of the tunnel.

Trump's BS claim of "emotional anguish" should have YOU falling out of your chair, too. Watch my video here: youtu.be/YuKM_7xfoDQ?...

Rubio announces the US will "aggressively revoke" the visas of Chinese students. More racism from the Trump Administration because Trump is embarrassed China won't bend the knee on his tariffs so he's punishing Chinese students. youtu.be/T2qKdYtlCfc?...

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On behalf of the DNC, DSCC and DCCC we have filed to intervene to protect the campaign finance laws from attack by the GOP. The Trump administration won't defend a 50 year old law, but we will.