The President and his Administration have already failed twice in court trying to intimidate me, and he's still not letting up. Just more proof that he'll do anything it takes to silence those of us willing to call him out. I'm not backing down — ever.

Sweet Jesus. The taxpayers just gifted $1.25M to this asshole. KBJ was right when she said the Oval Office would become the seat of criminality in America if Roberts granted Trump immunity.

Senate Republicans have begun debate on their partisan bill to fund ICE and CBP so they can continue Trump’s mass deportation effort without any additional oversight.

Illinois brings in billions from recreational cannabis every year.

Looking forward to stopping by @colbertlateshow.bsky.social one last time. Tune in tonight!

I get the funny feeling the Supreme Court is not eager to take up President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case. www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx...

Why?

Trump admin agrees to pay $1.25M to 2016 Trump adviser over surveillance DOJ OK'd the settlement with Carter Page, but he could still press claims against ex-officials.

JUST IN: Source says Trump admin agrees to pay $1.25M to energy consultant Carter Page over FISA surveillance of him during/after 2016 Trump campaign, which he briefly advised. Page's legal fight at #SCOTUS may continue v. ex-officials. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

#BREAKING - Secretary of the Navy out at Navy

Virginia court blocks voter-approved redistricting, appeal coming The appeal is expected to move swiftly — and could ultimately land before the Supreme Court of Virginia, which will have the final say on whether the voter-approved map can take effect.

NEW: A republican judge has blocked the redistricting effort in Virginia, invalidating yesterday's vote. But it's a pause, not a defeat. Read more here: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

It’s not about the “worst of the worst” or “illegal” immigration.

Donald Trump wants to stop ALL immigration.

And now he’s threatening re-reviews of previously approved and vetted green card holders—and even naturalized citizens.

Graphic celebrating Earth Day. A smiling Xavier Becerra stands in the center with arms crossed in a scenic California landscape featuring mountains, trees, orange poppies, and a setting sun. Around him are hikers, a bird in flight, and a small camping tent. Large text at the top reads “Happy Earth Day” and “Feliz Día de la Tierra,” with “California!” in script below. Campaign branding at the bottom reads “Becerra for Governor” and a website URL to xavierbecerra2026.com.

On Earth Day, it’s about results: cleaner air, safer water, and healthier communities.

As Attorney General, I strengthened environmental protections, held polluters accountable, including Big Oil, and delivered for California families.

JUST IN: The Trump administraiton tells SCOTUS that it has reached a settlement with CARTER PAGE over misuse of FISA surveillance in his case. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...

This Earth Day (and every day) we’re fighting for our planet in court. #ourparksourhistory

Sen. Hassan: Earlier this year, Trump signed an executive order to increase the production of glyphosate. You have said glyphosate causes cancer. If there's more of this chemical, there's going to be more cancer, yes or no?

RFK Jr: It's not increasing production, it's increasing domestic production

Smh. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Section 10 requires any non-uniformed "federal law enforcement officer" operating in California, with narrow exceptions, to "visibly display identification" while performing federal law enforcement duties. Officers who violate the law may be criminally prosecuted by the State. We previously granted the United States's request for a temporary administrative injunction. We now address the merits of the United States's motion for an injunction pending appeal. We conclude that § 10 of the No Vigilantes Act attempts to directly regulate the United States in its performance of governmental functions. The Supremacy Clause forbids the State from enforcing such legislation. The United States is therefore likely to succeed on the merits of its Supremacy Clause claim, and the other preliminary injunction factors also weigh in its favor. Thus, we grant the motion for an injunction pending appeal.

Section 10 of the No Vigilantes Act attempts to directly regulate the federal government in its performance of law enforcement operations. It expressly applies to federal officers. Cal. Penal Code § 13654(d)(2). It seeks to control their conduct in performing law enforcement operations. Id. Case: 26-926, 04/22/2026, DktEntry: 31.1, Page 12 of 16 12 USA V. STATE OF CALIFORNIA § 13654(a); see also id. § 13654(d)(1). It purports to override the federal government's power to determine whether, how, and when to publicly identify its officers. See id. § 13654(a). And in so doing, it aims to regulate the manner and conditions under which federal agents can enforce federal law. See id. Thus, the state law regulates the performance of "governmental action[s]" which are "carried on by the United States itself." Mayo, 319 U.S. at 448. These provisions do not merely affect "persons who [a]re acting for themselves and not for the United States." Id. at 447. They "layl] hold of" federal agencies and officers "in their specific attempt to obey orders and requirell qualifications in addition to those that the [federal] Government has pronounced sufficient." Johnson, 254 U.S. at 57. Section 10, in short, directly regulates the federal government.

The Supremacy Clause does not "barl] all state regulation which may touch the activities of the Federal Government." Hancock, 426 U.S. at 179 (emphasis added). For example, the Supreme Court has suggested that States may impose "general rules" regulating conduct that any ordinary citizen could perform, like a "statute or ordinance regulating the mode of turning at the corners of streets." Johnson, 254 U.S. at 56. But the Supremacy Clause does bar direct state regulation of the federal government. See Washington, 596 U.S. at 838; City of Arcata, 629 F.3d at 991-92. And that is precisely what the No Vigilantes Act does. The Act does not regulate conduct that any ordinary citizen could perform. Rather, it applies exclusively to law enforcement agencies and their officers, including federal law enforcement agencies and federal law enforcement officers. The Act thus directly regulates conduct reserved to sovereigns. And so it is barred by intergovernmental Case: 26-926, 04/22/2026, DktEntry: 31.1, Page 14 of 16 14 USA V. STATE OF CALIFORNIA immunity, which forbids States from regulating the federal government qua government and from controlling federal governmental functions in any manner and to any degree. See California, 921 F.3d at 883. Because § 10 of the No Vigilantes Act attempts to directly regulate the United States, we conclude that it is likely unconstitutional. See Blackburn, 100 F.3d at 1435.

NEW: Ninth Circuit panel blocks California from enforcing No Vigilantes Act provision requiring federal law enforcement to "visibly display identification," granting DOJ's request for an injunction pending appeal.

The unanimous panel previously had granted an "administrative injunction."

A federal judge in Texas has just tossed a defamation suit brought by Kash Patel against former FBI assistant director and former MSNBC contributor Frank Figliuzzi.

Election deniers are already claiming Virginia’s redistricting vote was ‘RIGGED’ By Wednesday morning, the skepticism of the election results evolved into a full-blown conspiracy centered on Fairfax County, a Democratic stronghold in the northern part of the state.

Right after the race was called, election deniers, anti-voting activists, MAGA faithful, and at least one Trump administration official began flooding the internet with claims that the election was rigged.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

🚨 Strong Communities of Arizona v. Yavapai County Learn more.

🚨BREAKING: Arizona Court of Appeals AFFIRMS dismissal of rightwing lawsuit challenging election administration practices in several Arizona counties. Another big win for the ELG team and our clients! www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...

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I believe a Field Office is involved.

Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott has died Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott, who was seeking a 13th term in Congress, has died at age 80.

"Georgia Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, the first Black man to chair the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, has died after nearly 50 years of elected office. He was 80 years old." www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social: Our message to Florida Republicans is fuck around and find out. If they go down the road of a Desantis dummymander, they'll find themselves in the same situation as Texas Republicans. They started this war. And we're gonna finish it.

Trump Taps a Permanent DOJ Watchdog as Oversight Concerns Mount The White House has nominated Don Berthiaume, a veteran federal watchdog attorney, as the Justice Department’s inspector general, filling a vacancy at an office that’s been criticized for not investig...

News: Trump nominates a permanent Justice Department inspector general - Don Berthiaume, who was first tapped as acting DOJ IG last year. He'd take over a watchdog office that's been noticeably silent amid various White House-DOJ scandals.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...

You ever try to code switch at work and fail? 😂

Perfection!

Texas can require Ten Commandments in classrooms, court says The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state can enforce its 2025 law requiring public schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments.

Breaking: Texas can force schools to post Ten Commandments, federal appeals court rules.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state can enforce its 2025 law requiring public schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments.

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