Trump's latest budget is the culmination of 40 years of increasing social control in America.
Remember that over half of defense spending flows to private contractors, like the drone manufacturers Trump's sons are now major investors in.
All of this is absurd.
A reminder while Republicans bitch about Dems finishing the redistricting fight they started: they have full control of gov’t— they can pass a law banning gerrymandering any time they want. They won’t. Republicans aren’t mad gerrymandering exists; they’re mad that they’re not the only ones using it.
By turning Trump's own redistricting gamble against him, Virginia just changed the math on Congress.
Gov Abigail Spanberger (D-VA):
“I understand the urgency of winning congressional seats as a check on this President, and I look forward to campaigning with candidates across the Commonwealth working to earn Virginians’ trust — and their votes”
NEW: Justice Dept has just received a USB drive with filings by Ghislaine Maxwell, which includes an amended motion to vacate her criminal conviction & prison sentence
Trump Admin prosecutor says arguments appear "duplicative" and "meritless"
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A win! A judge just blocked the Trump admin from strangling hundreds of wind and solar projects nationwide. Chief Judge Denise Casper issued a preliminary injunction, striking down a policy that required every wind and solar project to get personal sign-off from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Democracy Docket’s coverage of Virginia has taken a different approach — making clear from the start the obvious and crucial point that the redraw is an effort to level the national playing field in response to Trump’s scheme.
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The acting head of the CDC has canceled publication of a study showing the Covid vaccine sharply cut hospitalizations and emergency visits last winter.
Washington is pretending to look busy with phony investigations—but don't let them distract you from the cover-up.
The Epstein files remain hidden, and Pam Bondi still hasn’t appeared for questioning.
No hearings. No deposition date. No answers.
Look at this chart.
Tax cuts for the rich are a policy choice. Cutting the social safety net in exchange for them is a policy choice.
States like New York have an opportunity to help undo this trickle down nonsense by raising taxes on the rich (who will still be rich).
I hope Gov. Hochul does.
Your honor, I'd like to admit exhibit D into evidence
Of course. Senate Republicans released a budget blueprint that would clear the way for a filibuster-proof bill to provide up to $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol bypassing Democrats who have refused to fund the agencies without immigration enforcement restrictions. #DefundICE
BREAKING: The YES vote will WIN Virginia’s redistricting referendum, allowing Democrats to redraw maps ahead of the midterms and potentially flip the state from 6–5 to 10–1 — a four-seat swing that could decide control of Congress.
Congrats, Virginia! Thank you! Cheers!! 🍻
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands...may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” —James Madison
Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United.
No Supreme Court ruling or constitutional amendment needed.
Here's how it works. https://youtu.be/p1fPbGHe3xE?si=QZRQImV8KYD5Y90r
A win! The Trump DOJ is now 0 for 5 on voter roll cases. A federal court just rejected their lawsuit against Rhode Island, the latest in a string of losses as they try to force states to purge voter rolls.
Yet another sad reminder that there is a two-tiered justice system in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
It just never ends. The Trump administration has officially scheduled an auction for drilling rights in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Companies can bid for the right to drill in ANWR starting June 5.
EXCLUSIVE: Attorneys for Rep Jamie Raskin are asking appeals court to halt Trump Admin effort to vacate convictions of Jan 6 seditious conspiracy defendants
Raskin is trying to serve as firewall as Justice Dept & defense join forces to vacate the cases
Market concentration → Less competition → Higher prices for consumers → Corporate profits at record highs → Record stock buybacks → Higher shareholder value → More power for corporations and the rich.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
Rep. Jamie Raskin moves to file an amicus brief in appeals over DOJ’s effort to vacate Jan. 6 convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders, also urging the court to appoint an independent amicus, warning no one is defending the jury verdicts.
Trump just wrapped up a disastrous speech at a TPUSA event.
He started by lying about a supposed deal with Iran, claiming, “We have now secured the Strait of Hormuz. It is ours.” He also said the U.S. and Iran would be excavating nuclear sites together to collect “nuclear dust.” None of it is true.
JUST IN: Two days after saying the U.S. would NOT renew sanctions waivers on Russian or Iranian oil, Bessent’s Treasury quietly extended a license allowing Russian oil transactions for another month.
Tomorrow morning Democracy Docket will publish my latest on how we need to be aggressive in defending free and fair elections even if it means taking risks. It will only go out via email to Democracy Docket subscribers so sign up now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
Chaco just joined the Save the Forest Service movement!
New York Attorney General Letitia James in court ruling BLOCKING Nexstar—Tegna merger:
“Consolidating hundreds of local TV stations under one corporate owner would mean higher prices and lower quality programming for consumers”
I mildly recommend What We Can Know by Ian McEwan. #book #bookreview #booksky
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The richest 10% of Americans own roughly 87% of stocks.
The richest 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
This is a choice.
