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AI insiders warn their own technology could kill us all.
Mike Johnson couldn't be bothered to re-open the House AI task force. James Comer hasn't asked AI companies a single question.
Four session days left before a six-week break. Johnson's AI plan: a data-center bill.
Mike Johnson couldn't be bothered to re-open the House AI task force. James Comer hasn't asked AI companies a single question.
Four session days left before a six-week break. Johnson's AI plan: a data-center bill.
Congress gripped by AI panic after doomsday warnings
"We should absolutely act, and act with urgency," said one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
September 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
AI insiders warn their own technology could kill us all.
Mike Johnson couldn't be bothered to re-open the House AI task force. James Comer hasn't asked AI companies a single question.
Four session days left before a six-week break. Johnson's AI plan: a data-center bill.
Mike Johnson couldn't be bothered to re-open the House AI task force. James Comer hasn't asked AI companies a single question.
Four session days left before a six-week break. Johnson's AI plan: a data-center bill.
Trump gave three young aides $45,000 cash gifts each, about a third of their annual salaries, logged as "Cash Gift for Holidays."
Former WH ethics counsel Richard Painter says it likely violates federal law against supplementing government salaries.
Former WH ethics counsel Richard Painter says it likely violates federal law against supplementing government salaries.
Trump’s $45,000 Cash Gift to Natalie Harp Is a Massive Red Flag
Donald Trump gave three aides, including Harp, a cash gift worth approximately one-third of their White House salaries.
newrepublic.com
September 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Trump gave three young aides $45,000 cash gifts each, about a third of their annual salaries, logged as "Cash Gift for Holidays."
Former WH ethics counsel Richard Painter says it likely violates federal law against supplementing government salaries.
Former WH ethics counsel Richard Painter says it likely violates federal law against supplementing government salaries.
A viral "psy op" smear against AI safety whistleblower Jacob Coxon is falling apart under basic fact-checking. Ted Cruz, Elon Musk and AI industry investors are still amplifying it.
Here's what the claims get wrong:
Here's what the claims get wrong:
Right-Wing “Psy Op” Smear Against AI Safety Whistleblower Collapses Under Basic Scrutiny — Congressional Integrity Project
congressionalintegrity.org
September 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
A viral "psy op" smear against AI safety whistleblower Jacob Coxon is falling apart under basic fact-checking. Ted Cruz, Elon Musk and AI industry investors are still amplifying it.
Here's what the claims get wrong:
Here's what the claims get wrong:
NEW: Documents obtained by The New York Times show DHS investigated Minnesota labor, climate and faith groups, subpoenaing bank records, monitoring Signal chats and tracking license plates as part of an inquiry into protests against federal immigration enforcement.
August 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
NEW: Documents obtained by The New York Times show DHS investigated Minnesota labor, climate and faith groups, subpoenaing bank records, monitoring Signal chats and tracking license plates as part of an inquiry into protests against federal immigration enforcement.
For years, Jim Jordan, James Comer, and Mike Johnson claimed to be fighting “weaponization” of government.
Now Trump’s DOJ is reportedly investigating Gov. Newsom, sending agents to question family friends and former employees in search of a crime that doesn’t exist.
The silence is deafening.
Now Trump’s DOJ is reportedly investigating Gov. Newsom, sending agents to question family friends and former employees in search of a crime that doesn’t exist.
The silence is deafening.
Trump's DOJ is investigating Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife without disclosing any evidence of crime.
June 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
For years, Jim Jordan, James Comer, and Mike Johnson claimed to be fighting “weaponization” of government.
Now Trump’s DOJ is reportedly investigating Gov. Newsom, sending agents to question family friends and former employees in search of a crime that doesn’t exist.
The silence is deafening.
Now Trump’s DOJ is reportedly investigating Gov. Newsom, sending agents to question family friends and former employees in search of a crime that doesn’t exist.
The silence is deafening.
When presidents use law enforcement to target perceived enemies, everyone’s freedoms are at risk. The prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center raises serious questions about whether justice is being applied fairly—or used as a political weapon.
Trump’s vendetta fuels baseless charges against Southern Poverty Law Center
Trump has repeatedly claimed people and groups he opposes are criminals who deserve to be prosecuted.
thehill.com
June 9, 2026 at 3:28 PM
When presidents use law enforcement to target perceived enemies, everyone’s freedoms are at risk. The prosecution of the Southern Poverty Law Center raises serious questions about whether justice is being applied fairly—or used as a political weapon.
Rep. Raskin: Todd Blanche has abandoned that commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans... He has directed the DOJ to attack the SPLC while, alongside the President, aiding and abetting right-wing extremists who commit acts of violence against racial minorities.
June 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Rep. Raskin: Todd Blanche has abandoned that commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans... He has directed the DOJ to attack the SPLC while, alongside the President, aiding and abetting right-wing extremists who commit acts of violence against racial minorities.
Rep. Raskin: Consider Trump University — a scam from top to bottom. More than 9,000 victims joined three separate class-action lawsuits... It had no real curriculum, no real professors, no actual campus, and no way to deliver on its extravagant promises to students.
June 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Rep. Raskin: Consider Trump University — a scam from top to bottom. More than 9,000 victims joined three separate class-action lawsuits... It had no real curriculum, no real professors, no actual campus, and no way to deliver on its extravagant promises to students.
Former DOJ official: Todd Blanche has demonstrated that he is willing to blow through all of the institutional guardrails at the Justice Department in service of the political agenda of Donald Trump.
June 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Former DOJ official: Todd Blanche has demonstrated that he is willing to blow through all of the institutional guardrails at the Justice Department in service of the political agenda of Donald Trump.
House Republicans staged a sham hearing on free speech in Europe while ignoring Trump’s authoritarian crackdown at home — deploying troops, purging agencies, seizing at the Fed, and weaponizing the FBI. They’re running cover, not checking abuse of power.
House GOP Stage Sham Hearing on European Free Speech While Trump Launches Authoritarian Crackdown at Home — Congressional Integrity Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Republicans continue their relentless pattern of staging diversionary hearings while ignoring the attacks on the First Amendment happening right under their noses. Yesterday’s...
congressionalintegrity.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
House Republicans staged a sham hearing on free speech in Europe while ignoring Trump’s authoritarian crackdown at home — deploying troops, purging agencies, seizing at the Fed, and weaponizing the FBI. They’re running cover, not checking abuse of power.
The American people didn’t vote for this – a weaponized federal government that only works for the richest people on the planet – and they’re already making that clear in special elections across the country.
Hunter Biden tax informant set to control IRS criminal division
The Trump administration has placed a political appointee in charge of tax investigations, in a break with longtime precedent.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The American people didn’t vote for this – a weaponized federal government that only works for the richest people on the planet – and they’re already making that clear in special elections across the country.
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Here is Chuck Grassley, yesterday, complaining about judges issuing injunctions that have halted some of Trump's plans vs Chuck Grassley, in 2015, celebrating judges issuing injunctions that halted Obama's plans.
March 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Here is Chuck Grassley, yesterday, complaining about judges issuing injunctions that have halted some of Trump's plans vs Chuck Grassley, in 2015, celebrating judges issuing injunctions that halted Obama's plans.
The Trump administration shows no remorse in undermining our system of checks and balances—in fact, they’re now openly boasting about it. Trump and Musk know they can manipulate congressional Republicans to push their own agendas, while Americans will be the ones left to bear the consequences.
Vought: "We're gonna use all of our executive tools to make those savings permanent. We can use rescissions, the president ran on impoundment ... "
March 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Trump administration shows no remorse in undermining our system of checks and balances—in fact, they’re now openly boasting about it. Trump and Musk know they can manipulate congressional Republicans to push their own agendas, while Americans will be the ones left to bear the consequences.
Dan Bishop’s nomination to OMB is a direct threat to the checks and balances that keep our government accountable. He needs to answer for Trump’s illegal funding freezes and whether he’ll do the same.
Five Questions Dan Bishop Needs to Answer At His Confirmation Hearing for Deputy Director of OMB — Congressional Integrity Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: [email protected] Washington, D.C. — Today, February 25, former U.S. Representative Dan Bishop will appear before ...
congressionalintegrity.org
February 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Dan Bishop’s nomination to OMB is a direct threat to the checks and balances that keep our government accountable. He needs to answer for Trump’s illegal funding freezes and whether he’ll do the same.
The polls are in:
📉 57% say Trump has exceeded his authority
📉 52% say he has gone too far with his power grabs
📉 62% say he isn’t doing enough to lower prices
📉 71% say billionaires have too much influence in his administration
📉 57% say Trump has exceeded his authority
📉 52% say he has gone too far with his power grabs
📉 62% say he isn’t doing enough to lower prices
📉 71% say billionaires have too much influence in his administration
Polling Roundup: Trump Approval Tanks As Americans Oppose His Dictatorial Moves and Weaponization of Government Against Opponents — Congressional Integrity Project
The polls are in: Trump’s approval ratings are underwater, with most voters disapproving of his month-old presidency. From unelected far-right billionaire co-president Elon Musk’s expansive role to Tr...
congressionalintegrity.org
February 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The polls are in:
📉 57% say Trump has exceeded his authority
📉 52% say he has gone too far with his power grabs
📉 62% say he isn’t doing enough to lower prices
📉 71% say billionaires have too much influence in his administration
📉 57% say Trump has exceeded his authority
📉 52% say he has gone too far with his power grabs
📉 62% say he isn’t doing enough to lower prices
📉 71% say billionaires have too much influence in his administration
Americans don’t want billionaires running the government. The majority say Elon Musk has too much power, Trump is giving the wealthy too much influence, and gutting federal agencies will harm essential services. The country didn’t vote for a Musk takeover.
Polling Roundup: Trump Approval Tanks As Americans Oppose His Dictatorial Moves and Weaponization of Government Against Opponents — Congressional Integrity Project
The polls are in: Trump’s approval ratings are underwater, with most voters disapproving of his month-old presidency. From unelected far-right billionaire co-president Elon Musk’s expansive role to Tr...
congressionalintegrity.org
February 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Americans don’t want billionaires running the government. The majority say Elon Musk has too much power, Trump is giving the wealthy too much influence, and gutting federal agencies will harm essential services. The country didn’t vote for a Musk takeover.
The IRS exists to collect taxes fairly—not to be a weapon for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to go after their critics. This blatant corruption threatens every American’s right to privacy and fairness.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS.
apnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The IRS exists to collect taxes fairly—not to be a weapon for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to go after their critics. This blatant corruption threatens every American’s right to privacy and fairness.
Senate Republicans just bowed to Trump—advancing Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI Director despite bombshell whistleblower allegations. Patel is accused of leading a political purge at the FBI and lying under oath. He cannot be trusted.
Foreign money, alleged lies, and extremism—what GOP senators voting for Kash Patel ignored
Trump's pick for FBI director is severely compromised. Republicans don't care.
www.motherjones.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Senate Republicans just bowed to Trump—advancing Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI Director despite bombshell whistleblower allegations. Patel is accused of leading a political purge at the FBI and lying under oath. He cannot be trusted.
Trump’s ally Russell Vought just illegally dismantled the CFPB—closing its HQ, stopping investigations, and defunding the agency. Congress created the CFPB, and only Congress can eliminate it. This is a direct attack on consumers.
36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations
The agency had been one of Wall Street’s most feared regulators, with the power to issue rules on mortgages, credit cards, student loans and other areas affecting Americans’ financial lives.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Trump’s ally Russell Vought just illegally dismantled the CFPB—closing its HQ, stopping investigations, and defunding the agency. Congress created the CFPB, and only Congress can eliminate it. This is a direct attack on consumers.
🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge just ruled that Trump’s White House defied a court order to release billions in federal grants. The administration is ignoring the law to push its extreme agenda. This is an attack on the rule of law.
Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants
The federal judge in Rhode Island said the Trump administration had failed to comply with his order unfreezing billions of dollars in federal grants.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge just ruled that Trump’s White House defied a court order to release billions in federal grants. The administration is ignoring the law to push its extreme agenda. This is an attack on the rule of law.
Trump is escalating his war on civil society. Today, he ordered agencies to review all funding to NGOs—demanding loyalty to MAGA or face the consequences. This is a blatant attack on democracy and the millions of Americans who rely on these organizations.
Trump calls for review of all US funding to NGOs
President Trump on Friday called for a review of federal funding to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and for a halt on spending to groups that “undermine the national interest.” “The United St…
thehill.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Trump is escalating his war on civil society. Today, he ordered agencies to review all funding to NGOs—demanding loyalty to MAGA or face the consequences. This is a blatant attack on democracy and the millions of Americans who rely on these organizations.
Trump’s agenda: Break the law, seize power. Russell Vought’s plan lets Trump cancel funding Congress already approved—a direct attack on the Constitution. The Senate must hold the line and reject this illegal scheme.
A controversial idea to hand even more power to the president
Impoundment is about to come a step closer
www.economist.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump’s agenda: Break the law, seize power. Russell Vought’s plan lets Trump cancel funding Congress already approved—a direct attack on the Constitution. The Senate must hold the line and reject this illegal scheme.
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The Enduring Shame of January 6
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The Enduring Shame of January 6
A Day of Infamy that was just the beginning...
open.substack.com
January 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Enduring Shame of January 6
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"In Iraq, I had the expectation that at any moment I could be killed by the enemy. But on January 6th, that feeling was constant. It was the longest day of my life, with more than forty people assaulting me."
U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell tells his January 6 story:
U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell tells his January 6 story:
I Was Nearly Killed on Jan. 6th. Four Years Later, I Feel Betrayed All Over Again.
The people whose lives I protected sided with my attackers. But they weren’t the only ones to let me down.
www.thebulwark.com
January 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"In Iraq, I had the expectation that at any moment I could be killed by the enemy. But on January 6th, that feeling was constant. It was the longest day of my life, with more than forty people assaulting me."
U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell tells his January 6 story:
U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell tells his January 6 story:
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We don’t forget.
This is what January 6th is:
This is what January 6th is:
January 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We don’t forget.
This is what January 6th is:
This is what January 6th is: