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Trump illegally fired surveillance watchdog agency’s Democrats, judge rules. How the case could impact the rest of the Trump administration’s control of independent federal agencies 👇

apnews.com/live/donald-... IN: Judge blocks Trump's executive order to shut down the Education Department

Trump Republicanism in action at your social security administration: "field offices are finding a dire situation: no more paper, no more printers, and no ability to shred documents, or pay phone bills..." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

This is truly sickening

in which president donald trump screws up social security for every single American because his top campaign donor may not be totally solid on the meaning of the words "forty percent": www.nextgov.com/digital-gove...

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Institute of Peace, arguing actions taken to break apart the independent, congressionally-funded organization were "unlawful."

The GOP megabill is undergoing significant changes in the House as conservative hard-liners, moderates and blue-state Republicans all angle to shape it to their liking.

Members of Congress are poised for a potentially dramatic clash at a hearing today after the Department of Justice brought criminal charges against a House Democrat who protested outside an ICE facility.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is launching her campaign to be governor of Georgia. The race may provide an early sign of whether Democrats have momentum in a pivotal swing state.

It seems like the head of the Department of Homeland Security should know what habeas corpus is. Especially since it is a pillar of the Constitution, the WH Policy Director has said publicly that they may suspend it, and DHS will have to enforce that. bsky.app/profile/atru...

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Trump called Rep. Massie a “grandstander” during his visit to the Capitol to whip support for his “big, beautiful bill.” Massie said he’s unbothered — and still a “no” on the legislation.

Dem Rep. LaMonica McIver condemned Trump's charges against her as “political intimidation.” “I’m looking forward to my day in court,” she told reporters Tuesday.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended potentially suspending habeas corpus — and flubbed its definition — in a Senate hearing. Habeas corpus is the right of due process to challenge a person’s detention by the government. Noem defined it as a president's right "to remove people from this country.”

As Republicans grow increasingly wary about political blowback from cuts to Medicaid, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates more than 8 million people could go uninsured under the House GOP's megabill

Trump is set to announce $25 billion in funding for the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a White House official, only a fraction of the estimated cost of the program.

"Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tells senate. “That’s incorrect,” a Democratic senator responded. www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

The Trump administration just flew two Asian immigrants to South Sudan in violation of a court order, their lawyers say.

Alina Habba made it clear she would use her appointment as New Jersey's interim U.S. attorney to bludgeon Democrats. She found an opening this month, charging Rep. LaMonica McIver with felony assault on law enforcement after a scuffle with law enforcement at a migrant detention center.

Norwalk, CT. April 19th. #50501movement

#GVerse Protesters in Little Rock, Arkansas had a die-in. 👀

Proud of my little city. April 5=1000 people. Today over 2k!!!! We’re just gonna keep growing b/c people are fed up.

"I fought another bully in 1945"

"I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again"

#SpringfieldOH #50501 #50501OH @maddow.msnbc.com #NoKings Springfield Ohio Rally Heard Around the World

@maddow.msnbc.com Muncie, IN deep in red country had a great turnout. #resist

Tesla Takedown in Boston Tons of ppl in town for the Marathon So much support and thanks from passing German, Irish, Mexican visitors Back to it Monday! Boston Strong! @maddow.msnbc.com

Great camaraderie in bright red Mesa, AZ @maddow.msnbc.com

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Rep. Clyburn warns of similarities between 1930’s Germany and where we are today www.msnbc.com/the-last-wor...

‘Courage can be contagious, even if it’s in really small doses’: Universities begin to push back www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

So here we are—it’s Easter Sunday. We are not yet at the 100-day mark of the disastrous presidency. What have we learned? What lessons can we share today about the Trump regime? Here are some observations. 👉 www.meidasplus.com/p/meidas-fou...

BREAKING NYT: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, according to four people with knowledge of the chat.

This is a quick appreciation post for all the incredible members of the Meidas Mighty who showed up in a BIG way at protests across the globe yesterday!

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