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And if you're already a PN subscriber and/or would just like to buy me a coffee, you can do that from the link below. Adios for now. Hopefully someone at @bsky.app will wave my video limit so I can keep covering Trumpapalooza, but I'm not holding my breath. ✌️
September 10, 2026 at 12:39 AM
And if you're already a PN subscriber and/or would just like to buy me a coffee, you can do that from the link below. Adios for now. Hopefully someone at @bsky.app will wave my video limit so I can keep covering Trumpapalooza, but I'm not holding my breath. ✌️
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Big news this morning is a whistleblower files a complaint that USPS has been illegally preparing to implement Trump’s executive order against mail voting in defiance of court orders: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u...
Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms
A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Big news this morning is a whistleblower files a complaint that USPS has been illegally preparing to implement Trump’s executive order against mail voting in defiance of court orders: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u...
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Trump's slush fund isn't required to reveal how it actually works:
Decisions made by the admin's handpicked panel members will be irreversible — with no appeal process — and not subject to any judicial oversight.
Decisions made by the admin's handpicked panel members will be irreversible — with no appeal process — and not subject to any judicial oversight.
Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund isn’t required to reveal how it actually works
Controversy has raged over the fund, but basic details about it remain unknown.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Trump's slush fund isn't required to reveal how it actually works:
Decisions made by the admin's handpicked panel members will be irreversible — with no appeal process — and not subject to any judicial oversight.
Decisions made by the admin's handpicked panel members will be irreversible — with no appeal process — and not subject to any judicial oversight.
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P.S. Trump just also pardoned himself for all tax crimes
May 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
P.S. Trump just also pardoned himself for all tax crimes
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This is insane. The terms of DOJ's slush fund appear to transfer control of $1.8 billion beyond US government entirely. Unless I'm misreading this, that would circumvent Congress *entirely* and put the money outside of *any* constitutional and/or legal constraints ofany kind. Straight up theft.
May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This is insane. The terms of DOJ's slush fund appear to transfer control of $1.8 billion beyond US government entirely. Unless I'm misreading this, that would circumvent Congress *entirely* and put the money outside of *any* constitutional and/or legal constraints ofany kind. Straight up theft.
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Incredible- Trump's $2 billion taxpayer-subsidized slush fund comes with a legal disclaimer that basically says "we are not responsible for any crimes committed with this money"
May 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Incredible- Trump's $2 billion taxpayer-subsidized slush fund comes with a legal disclaimer that basically says "we are not responsible for any crimes committed with this money"
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3. Trump purchased between purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of Dell Technologies stock on February 10.
During an economic speech in Georgia nine days later, Trump told the audience to “go out and buy a Dell computer,” saying the company made “phenomenal products.”
During an economic speech in Georgia nine days later, Trump told the audience to “go out and buy a Dell computer,” saying the company made “phenomenal products.”
May 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
3. Trump purchased between purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of Dell Technologies stock on February 10.
During an economic speech in Georgia nine days later, Trump told the audience to “go out and buy a Dell computer,” saying the company made “phenomenal products.”
During an economic speech in Georgia nine days later, Trump told the audience to “go out and buy a Dell computer,” saying the company made “phenomenal products.”
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2. Three more SMOKING GUNS in Trump's new 113 page financial disclosure.
Trump purchased between $50,000 and $100,000 in Micron stock on March 25 (also unsolicited).
The next day he called into The Five, said he had just met with Micron's CEO, and called Micron "one of the hottest companies."
Trump purchased between $50,000 and $100,000 in Micron stock on March 25 (also unsolicited).
The next day he called into The Five, said he had just met with Micron's CEO, and called Micron "one of the hottest companies."
May 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
2. Three more SMOKING GUNS in Trump's new 113 page financial disclosure.
Trump purchased between $50,000 and $100,000 in Micron stock on March 25 (also unsolicited).
The next day he called into The Five, said he had just met with Micron's CEO, and called Micron "one of the hottest companies."
Trump purchased between $50,000 and $100,000 in Micron stock on March 25 (also unsolicited).
The next day he called into The Five, said he had just met with Micron's CEO, and called Micron "one of the hottest companies."
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1. On March 11, Trump toured a Thermo Fisher Scientific facility in Ohio and repeatedly praised the company.
On *the same day* Trump bought between $15,000 and $50,000 of Thermo Fisher stock.
The purchase was "UNSOLICITED," meaning it was requested by the customer, not recommended by an advisor.
On *the same day* Trump bought between $15,000 and $50,000 of Thermo Fisher stock.
The purchase was "UNSOLICITED," meaning it was requested by the customer, not recommended by an advisor.
May 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
1. On March 11, Trump toured a Thermo Fisher Scientific facility in Ohio and repeatedly praised the company.
On *the same day* Trump bought between $15,000 and $50,000 of Thermo Fisher stock.
The purchase was "UNSOLICITED," meaning it was requested by the customer, not recommended by an advisor.
On *the same day* Trump bought between $15,000 and $50,000 of Thermo Fisher stock.
The purchase was "UNSOLICITED," meaning it was requested by the customer, not recommended by an advisor.
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Raskin says the fund is unconstitutional. Congress didn't structure it. 14th Amendment prohibits obligations in service of insurrection.
Raskin says Dem House will shut it down and compel transparency on payments. He's calling on Rs to legislate against it now. 4/
newrepublic.com/article/2105...
Raskin says Dem House will shut it down and compel transparency on payments. He's calling on Rs to legislate against it now. 4/
newrepublic.com/article/2105...
May 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Raskin says the fund is unconstitutional. Congress didn't structure it. 14th Amendment prohibits obligations in service of insurrection.
Raskin says Dem House will shut it down and compel transparency on payments. He's calling on Rs to legislate against it now. 4/
newrepublic.com/article/2105...
Raskin says Dem House will shut it down and compel transparency on payments. He's calling on Rs to legislate against it now. 4/
newrepublic.com/article/2105...
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BREAKING:
It's official. The Trump DOJ just confirmed the creation of a $1.776 billion slush fund that can be used to pay Trump allies who claim they've been wrongfully targeted by the Biden admin's ‘weaponization' — including, reportedly, Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
It's official. The Trump DOJ just confirmed the creation of a $1.776 billion slush fund that can be used to pay Trump allies who claim they've been wrongfully targeted by the Biden admin's ‘weaponization' — including, reportedly, Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
May 18, 2026 at 3:35 PM
BREAKING:
It's official. The Trump DOJ just confirmed the creation of a $1.776 billion slush fund that can be used to pay Trump allies who claim they've been wrongfully targeted by the Biden admin's ‘weaponization' — including, reportedly, Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
It's official. The Trump DOJ just confirmed the creation of a $1.776 billion slush fund that can be used to pay Trump allies who claim they've been wrongfully targeted by the Biden admin's ‘weaponization' — including, reportedly, Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
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US House Democrats will hold public hearing on Epstein files controversy, with testimony from Epstein survivors, on Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida
May 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
US House Democrats will hold public hearing on Epstein files controversy, with testimony from Epstein survivors, on Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida
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Absolutely outrageous Virginia Supreme Court invalidated redistricting referendum approved by the voters when voters haven’t been able to weigh in on a single gerrymander passed in red states
BREAKING: In a loss for Democrats, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the congressional map voters approved last month to counter GOP gerrymanders cannot go into effect.
The decision overturns the will of voters for technical reasons and gives Republicans a leg up for the 2026 midterms.
The decision overturns the will of voters for technical reasons and gives Republicans a leg up for the 2026 midterms.
May 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Absolutely outrageous Virginia Supreme Court invalidated redistricting referendum approved by the voters when voters haven’t been able to weigh in on a single gerrymander passed in red states
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⚠️ NEW: Trump’s DOJ says it will target Black and Latino-majority voting districts nationwide — using the Supreme Court’s recent ruling as its weapon.
'Lines are going to change': Trump DOJ confirms it will target minority voters nationwide after Supreme Court ruling
Majority-minority districts — long a cornerstone of Voting Rights Act enforcement — could now be targeted nationwide as DOJ moves to challenge them rather than defend them.
www.democracydocket.com
May 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
⚠️ NEW: Trump’s DOJ says it will target Black and Latino-majority voting districts nationwide — using the Supreme Court’s recent ruling as its weapon.
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🗺️THE LATEST
🔺LA: Halted primaries to redistrict.
🔺AL: Scheduled special session to redistrict.
🔺TN: Moving toward mid-cycle gerrymander.
🔺SC: Faces GOP calls for a special session to redistrict.
🔺GA: Won't redistrict in 2026, but 2028 is on the table.
🔺FL: DeSantis to sign new GOP gerrymander soon.
🔺LA: Halted primaries to redistrict.
🔺AL: Scheduled special session to redistrict.
🔺TN: Moving toward mid-cycle gerrymander.
🔺SC: Faces GOP calls for a special session to redistrict.
🔺GA: Won't redistrict in 2026, but 2028 is on the table.
🔺FL: DeSantis to sign new GOP gerrymander soon.
May 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
🗺️THE LATEST
🔺LA: Halted primaries to redistrict.
🔺AL: Scheduled special session to redistrict.
🔺TN: Moving toward mid-cycle gerrymander.
🔺SC: Faces GOP calls for a special session to redistrict.
🔺GA: Won't redistrict in 2026, but 2028 is on the table.
🔺FL: DeSantis to sign new GOP gerrymander soon.
🔺LA: Halted primaries to redistrict.
🔺AL: Scheduled special session to redistrict.
🔺TN: Moving toward mid-cycle gerrymander.
🔺SC: Faces GOP calls for a special session to redistrict.
🔺GA: Won't redistrict in 2026, but 2028 is on the table.
🔺FL: DeSantis to sign new GOP gerrymander soon.
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🔔 There it is — @GovBillLee announces a special session for TUESDAY MAY 5TH to steal representation from majority Black MEMPHIS and make 35% Democratic Tennessee a 9-0 state for Republicans
A dark, vicious power grab that continues the downward spiral of 🇺🇸 “democracy”
A dark, vicious power grab that continues the downward spiral of 🇺🇸 “democracy”
May 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
🔔 There it is — @GovBillLee announces a special session for TUESDAY MAY 5TH to steal representation from majority Black MEMPHIS and make 35% Democratic Tennessee a 9-0 state for Republicans
A dark, vicious power grab that continues the downward spiral of 🇺🇸 “democracy”
A dark, vicious power grab that continues the downward spiral of 🇺🇸 “democracy”
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This just failed.
Voting on spy powers at 2am will definitely help with trust in the government!
April 17, 2026 at 5:37 AM
This just failed.
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Same. The Republican Justices are gearing up to just finish off the Voting Rights Act for good.
Between this and Sotomayor's recent dig at Kavanaugh, I'm getting the sense that Callais (the Voting Rights Act case) will be an absolute disaster and the liberals have given up trying to mitigate the damage.
"Scratch-paper musings” is SUCH a good burn of the shadow docket, nobody is doing it like KBJ www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
April 15, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Same. The Republican Justices are gearing up to just finish off the Voting Rights Act for good.
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Breaking:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justice Department moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in major Jan. 6 cases.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justice Department moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in major Jan. 6 cases.
April 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Breaking:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justice Department moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in major Jan. 6 cases.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justice Department moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in major Jan. 6 cases.
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This really hits me where I live.
April 13, 2026 at 3:22 AM
This really hits me where I live.
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Polls close at 7pm ET in Georgia.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Oklahoma.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Missouri.
They close at 8pm local, meaning 9pm ET, in Wisconsin.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 10pm ET, in Arizona.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Oklahoma.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Missouri.
They close at 8pm local, meaning 9pm ET, in Wisconsin.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 10pm ET, in Arizona.
April's busiest election day is this Tuesday.
—judges in Wisconsin
—big school board races for LGBTQ students in Alaska, Missouri, Wisconsin
—Dems look to make progress with WI mayors
—Georgia's special to replace MTG
—TPUSA aims for an Arizona utility board
spend some time this Sunday exploring!
—judges in Wisconsin
—big school board races for LGBTQ students in Alaska, Missouri, Wisconsin
—Dems look to make progress with WI mayors
—Georgia's special to replace MTG
—TPUSA aims for an Arizona utility board
spend some time this Sunday exploring!
The 40 Elections to Watch This April - Bolts
Two statewide votes are headlining the election calendar in April. First, Wisconsin will choose a new supreme court justice, with major implications for voting rights. Then, Virginia will decide wheth...
boltsmag.org
April 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Polls close at 7pm ET in Georgia.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Oklahoma.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Missouri.
They close at 8pm local, meaning 9pm ET, in Wisconsin.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 10pm ET, in Arizona.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Oklahoma.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 8pm ET, in Missouri.
They close at 8pm local, meaning 9pm ET, in Wisconsin.
They close at 7pm local, meaning 10pm ET, in Arizona.
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If Trump bombs power plants in Iran, the humanitarian crisis will be horrific. Experts tell me to expect water shortages, closed hospitals, many deaths.
“We’ve never had a US president so proudly promise to commit war crimes," Sen Chris Murphy says. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2087...
“We’ve never had a US president so proudly promise to commit war crimes," Sen Chris Murphy says. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2087...
Trump Threatens to Kill Thousands More Iranians in Unnerving Tirades
In a blunt warning, Senator Chris Murphy tells us that “everybody in that chain of command has to think hard” about carrying out such a hideously inhumane order, which he described as “war crimes.”
newrepublic.com
April 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
If Trump bombs power plants in Iran, the humanitarian crisis will be horrific. Experts tell me to expect water shortages, closed hospitals, many deaths.
“We’ve never had a US president so proudly promise to commit war crimes," Sen Chris Murphy says. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2087...
“We’ve never had a US president so proudly promise to commit war crimes," Sen Chris Murphy says. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2087...
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“It’s difficult to cover him in a way that conveys how unhinged he is. Journalists are trained to be like, ‘OK, what did he say that was newsworthy?’ So you convey that to your audience. But in reality, when you actually watch, you see he's full of hatred, lying constantly, and very incoherent.”
The man who watches Trump all day, every day
Aaron Rupar spends up to 80 hours a week following the US president, from meandering speeches to impromptu press conferences. He says it’s ‘pretty bleak’
www.thetimes.com
April 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
“It’s difficult to cover him in a way that conveys how unhinged he is. Journalists are trained to be like, ‘OK, what did he say that was newsworthy?’ So you convey that to your audience. But in reality, when you actually watch, you see he's full of hatred, lying constantly, and very incoherent.”
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Honestly cannot think of a time I knew less what was going to happen at court than I feel ahead of oral arguments on birthright citizenship tomorrow.
The fact that this is getting a full hearing instead of a 9-0, per curiam, benchslap is already beyond disturbing.
The fact that this is getting a full hearing instead of a 9-0, per curiam, benchslap is already beyond disturbing.
March 31, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Honestly cannot think of a time I knew less what was going to happen at court than I feel ahead of oral arguments on birthright citizenship tomorrow.
The fact that this is getting a full hearing instead of a 9-0, per curiam, benchslap is already beyond disturbing.
The fact that this is getting a full hearing instead of a 9-0, per curiam, benchslap is already beyond disturbing.