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The federal government told states to turn over names, birthdates, Social Security numbers and other sensitive data about food assistance recipients. Amid a legal challenge, the agency says the request is on hold.

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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.”

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#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Missoula Standing up for what is right!

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After only five months in office, Trump has transformed the Department of Justice into an instrument for voter suppression. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...

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NEW VIDEO: Lawyers are on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Harvard Law Professor Michael Klarman and I discuss law firms bending the knee to Trump, the administration’s attacks on Harvard, and advice for law students. You won't want to miss this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6-6...

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This morning I wrote that "the sudden falling out between Donald Trump and the Federalist Society is a ruse." To access this and all of Democracy Docket's premium content, subscribe now. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-meblu...

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A guy who heads a right-wing group told Congress today that I am a "Democratic 'super-lawyer' whose partisanship is unrivaled." I feel seen...

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If you are surprised that Musk is now bashing the GOP budget bill, I suggest you go back and read what I wrote in early February. For Trump, this has always been the plan. "Musk may believe he is doing all of this to cut the size of the government. But that is not Trump’s plan."

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NEW: The Republican National Committee filed a motion Tuesday to intervene in ongoing federal litigation against President Donald Trump’s executive order on voting, which aimed to restrict voter access nationally under the guise of election integrity. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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I think a lot of of those folks dressing up like ICE are not even cops much less federal agents. The way they carry themselves. The way they are dressed. Something is off.

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The entire Federal Reserve Board should be embarrassed by this outrageous giveaway to one of Wall Street’s most derelict banks. The Fed must release Wells Fargo’s exam reports for the last five years to the Senate Banking Committee so that Congress can review them.

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The CFPB has canceled plans to limit how data brokers sell Americans sensitive information, including financial data, credit history, and Social Security numbers. Russell Vought said the move comes “in light of updates to Bureau policies,” which are “in the process of revising.” #ProudBlue

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Harry unpacks a new court ruling from a California judge--appointed by Trump--who blocked Trump's deportations under the controversial Alien Enemies Act, adding to the administrations string of losses in court.

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Dear loyalists to America's Hitler (according to JD Vance): Nazi strategist Joseph Goebbels, who said "We have made the Reich by propaganda", also said "We shall go down in history as the greatest statesmen of all time, or as the greatest criminals". How'd that work out, GOP?

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NEWS: Ranking Member Jamie Raskin launches probe into DOJ's effort to chill congressional oversight by charging Rep. McIver, violating its own process and bypassing approval from the Public Integrity Section.

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Andry cried for his mother as guards shaved his head. Andry is not a threat. He’s a gay artist seeking his American Dream. This is cruelty disguised as policy. #DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump

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I stand with President Zelenskyy! I stand against Trump and Putin! #ProudBlue #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #SlavaUkraïni #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace #FuckPutin #FuckTrump #TrumpIsTheWorstPresidentInUSHistory

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If you're on the South Shore of the Boston area, there are many ways to celebrate Flag Day with fellow patriots. One is to re-affirm what our patriot forebears bequeathed -there are No Kings in America I recommend heading to Cole's Hill (across from Plymouth Rock) at noon 06/14 www.nokings.org

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SOUND UP Amazing. I'm so inspired by the power of the people.

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Curtis Yarvin’s Plot Against America In 2008 Curtis Yarvin under a pen name wrote “An Open Letter to Open-Minded Progressives.” In 2011, Yarvin said that Trump was “biologically suited” to be the American King. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

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REMINDER! Kilmar Abrego Garcia is still imprisoned in El Salvador after the U.S. government illegally sent him there in March. The Trump administration is still resisting facilitating his return, despite having been ordered to do so by judges at every level of the court system!

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Watch Senator Cory Booker admonish Senator Ted Cruz for blatantly lying about Senate Democrats protecting judges across the country.

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www.levernews.com/a-chilean-bi... Trump just SOLD OUT MORE #BadBigBill Sleazy billionaire who is connected to Ivanka/Kushner just got his wish and it will cost us OUR ENVIRONMENT #VoteClimate #BlueEarth #OV1

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Exclusive: Pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos of the US CDC resigned as co-leader of a working group that advises outside experts on COVID vaccines and is leaving the agency, two sources familiar with the move told Reuters reut.rs/4ksJLZt

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🚨NEW: VoteVets slams decision to strip Harvey Milk’s name from Navy ship. “This isn’t just offensive—it’s a calculated act of disrespect.” It's not about tradition. It’s about forcing out those who don’t fit Hegseth’s 1980s action figure fantasy of service. FULL STATEMENT ⬇️

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Another dumb gross irony here is Harvey Milk served in the Navy and Donald Trump's Navy secretary didn't www.military.com/daily-news/2...

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They are straight up speed-running the resegregation of the federal government and the erasure of all non-white male history

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@indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social at #MoralMondays "If you are fearless in this moment, you are not paying attention!" #BeBrave #CourageIsContagious ❌👑 youtu.be/_fSIjwPaUC4?...

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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the phased suspension of operations of all contractor operated Job Core Centers by June 30, 2025. This decision affects 25,000 students nationwide.

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BREAKING: MAGA Civil War erupts as Elon Musk calls for the firing of Republican Congressmen, Jeffries vows to unmask ICE agents, Hegseth considers renaming ships named after civil rights leaders, and more. I have all the latest: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

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The Biden-Harris administration banned drilling in more than half of Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. Now, Trump wants to reverse the order and eliminate protections for the Alaskan wilderness, including polar bear habitats.

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58% of Cuban Americans voted for Trump in 2024. This is how Trump repays support and loyalty. #ETTD @therickwilson.bsky.social

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Over the last four months, the legal world — and the country — has been plunged into chaos, and the Supreme Court bears a heavy dose of responsibility,” writes Kate Shaw in a guest essay.

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HOUSTON: The state’s hostile takeover of Houston ISD will continue for at least two more years. The largest school district in Texas needs more resources — not more politicians overriding our votes and ousting our elected school leaders.

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I'll save you a read - they're going to steal it from people who don't know they're missing it. If you have money in Ohio unclaimed funds - go get it. Unclaimed Funds: unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov Story: www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06... #ProudBlue #DemVoice1

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I've seen folks talk about how "in four years" they'll be able to get back to their planned projects and I really don't think that's going to work out. People & projects losing funding now will not be able to hit pause and come back once funding is restored. Hard-won progress & capacity will be lost

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Citing New Study, Sanders Calls Trump-GOP Budget Bill a 'Death Sentence' for 51,000 People Yearly www.commondreams.org/news/gop-bud...

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Shoutout to Triana Arnold James, President of Georgia NOW, for her powerful leadership and commitment to truth, respect, and accountability. Keep up the amazing work!

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I love this for Alina. meidasnews.com/news/newark-...

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United Healthcare must be held accountable for stealing money from taxpayers and abusing the Medicare advantage program. It’s way past time to rein in the wasteful and harmful practices committed by corporate health insurers. www.startribune.com/congressiona...

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I'm Eileen Laubacher. A retired Rear Admiral and the Democrat running against Lauren Boebert. I know what sacrifice means and service looks like. Boebert doesn’t have a clue. Can you help me get to 5k followers to show her we can do this?!

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Hegseth apparently also wants to rename vessels named for Thurgood Marshall, Harriet Tubman and a slew of other civil rights leaders. www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-ne...

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YOU’VE BEEN SERVED! Alina Habba slapped with federal lawsuit by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for violating his constitutional rights. Katie Phang with this breaking news & why Habba is being sued in her individual capacity.

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