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Gov. Cox rushes to sign final-hour GOP bid to sink Prop 4 signature removal efforts Gov. Cox signed a bill early Saturday morning targeting Better Boundaries' effort asking Utahns to remove their signature from an initiative that seeks to end Utahs gerrymandering ban.

On the assumption that a prepaid envelope somehow constitutes a bribe, the Utah Legislature passed, in its session's closing hours, a measure designed to help overturn the redistricting rules that will likely net Democrats a congressional seat. www.sltrib.com/news/politic...

the reverse version of those “evolution of man” drawings

Iran, which is being beat to HELL, has apologized and surrendered to its Middle East neighbors, and promised that it will not shoot at them anymore. This promise was only made because of the relentless U.S. and Israeli attack. They were looking to take over and rule the Middle East. It is the first time that Iran has ever lost, in thousands of years, to surrounding Middle Eastern Countries. They have said, “Thank you President Trump.” I have said, “You’re welcome!” Iran is no longer the “Bully of the Middle East,” they are, instead, “THE LOSER OF THE MIDDLE EAST,” and will be for many decades until they surrender or, more likely, completely collapse! Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran’s bad behavior, are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Trump's psychotic, murderous post: "Iran is being beat to HELL … They said, 'Thank you President Trump.' I said, 'You’re welcome!' ... Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for destruction & certain death are groups of people not considered for targeting until this moment"

No More Benefit Of The Doubt Last Sunday, we discussed a number of cases pending in front of federal district judges in Minneapolis.

Some judicial opinions have to be read in full, like the one I parse for you to night, from Judge Tunheim in Minneapolis.
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DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin is one of the most active stock-traders in the Senate — and violated the STOCK Act against insider trading as recently as last August.

He currently holds stock in L3Harris, which has millions in contracts with ICE and FEMA.

The grift continues.

A big shout out to @danlarson.bsky.social for the latest @secretgalaxy.bsky.social & taking a stand.

MAGA supporters (also) watch videos about 80s toys, cartoons, cereal & whatnot, so I’m sure they’re suffering backlash. If YOU like that sort of thing, give ‘em a follow; they’re always excellent.

Liz was right on that too - probably a complaint filed by a third party that they had no intention of policing.

CBP puts the blame on legacy IT systems. To be blunt, while these problems may be completely valid, this is entirely the fault of the government.

The Venezuela Model

Live updates: Trump says no deal with Iran until ‘unconditional surrender’ | CNN Trump told CNN he is not concerned whether Iran becomes democratic state and that he’s looking for leadership favorable to US and allies. Israel also launched heavy airstrikes on Tehran. Follow for li...

One day after the House of Representatives refused to pass a concurrent resolution under the War Powers Resolution, Trump (correctly) interpreted that as permission to do whatever the hell he wants in Iran.

Congress could have stopped this. It still can.

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Law and Chaos Government Podcast · Updated Weekly · Ignorance of the law is no excuse! That's true for a traffic stop, and it's true if you want to participate in whatever's left of American democracy. If the event...

Democrats did well on Tuesday, but what does it all mean? It’s time for another deep dive into the numbers with elections expert Joe Dye!

Plus the judiciary is gearing up to hold Trumpworld in contempt & so much more

With @lizdye.bsky.social

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The Authors Guild v. National Endowment for the Humanities, 1:25-cv-03923 - CourtListener.com Docket for The Authors Guild v. National Endowment for the Humanities, 1:25-cv-03923 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.

One annoying thing about the firehose of legal news is that you can't keep up with all the cases.

This one about DOGE canceling all the National Endowment for the Humanities grants is fascinating. Current dispute is over Signal spoliation.

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I predict it will be less flamboyant, but no less stupid and cruel

Bondi Says She's The Bar Now We don't need no stinkin' ethics.

Pam Bondi could protect her staff by not making them do unethical shit that might get them disbarred.

But that would make Trump mad, so instead she's planning to take over the state bars.

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NOEM: I would disagree with the judge

CROCKETT: I'm sure you would, but can you tell me whether or not you have a law degree?

NOEM: A what?

CROCKETT: A law degree

NOEM: No I do no-

CROCKETT: Okay

Bondi Says She's The Bar Now We don't need no stinkin' ethics.

@lizdye.bsky.social wrote about the Trump DOJ’s ethics-rule gambit, and it’s deservedly brutal.

“The problem” with DOJ’s arguments for why their proposed rule isn’t illegal, she patiently explains, “is that all of that is bullshit.”

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Apt characterization of the Article I Crisis

But did you go "DUN DUN"??

@andrewtorrez.bsky.social and @lizdye.bsky.social 's brand is so strong that when I saw the insane filing from Patrick Byrne in the Hunter Biden case I immediately went "DOCKET ALERT" and started hoping it will be on Friday's podcast.

YouTube video by LegalEagle Trump's Insane Plan To Steal Elections Leaked

Yesterday, we learned that Trump is on track to get the Republicans crushed in the 2026 midterms. But can Trump steal them??

Almost certainly not - but you can learn all the weird shit they're gonna try with the latest @lizdye.bsky.social for @legaleagle.tv

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Pete Hegseth C*ckblocks Anthropic And OpenAI collects its winnings.

"Let’s not bury the lede here: The DoD wants to use AI for fully autonomous lethal systems and mass surveillance of American citizens. Anthropic said 'no,' and now the US government is retaliating by trying to destroy it." — @lizdye.bsky.social

Or … Bondi could stop asking DOJ lawyers to do crazy unethical shit that gets them in trouble with state bars

Pete Hegseth C*ckblocks Anthropic And OpenAI collects its winnings.

New in PN: Pete Hegseth C*ckblocks Anthropic

"It’s an abuse of power by an intemperate cable news host using nat'l security law to destroy a company that dared to defy him. It’s also a signal to every govt contractor that negotiating too hard may lead to being exiled from the federal marketplace."

I really love spicy curries but at the same time I am so intrigued by Japanese curry

New YouGov poll finds that for the first time, a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump *strongly.* His overall approval is down to 38%, a new second-term low.

When is the last time a majority has disapproved strongly of a president?

Obviously you never played A&A Classic

Cait we need to play Fortess America

US Phalanx production up 900%

Everyone in the Trump administration should be forced to play a group of randomly-selected 12-year-olds at RISK, the family game of world domination from Parker Brothers.

If they win, they can keep their jobs.

(For Pete Hegseth, Axis & Allies.)

DOJ filed the motions to dismiss last night? Just ... what?
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