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Supreme Court term will tackle executive power, executive power and executive power The Supreme Court term promises to be hugely consequential and focused in large part on how much power the Constitution gives to the president.

The Supreme Court term promises to be hugely consequential and focused in large part on how much power the Constitution gives to the president.

07.10.2025 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 287    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 10

BREAKING: Judge Immergut has GRANTED a 2nd TRO blocking National Guard from ANY state be sent to Oregon. She was very annoyed the DOJ circumvented her order from yesterday. I'll be joining Adam Klasfeld on Substack live to discuss in a few minutes...

06.10.2025 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2232    πŸ” 576    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 23

OK, so this is going to be tough to hear, but it needs to be said.

Now that Trump has been enjoined from sending *any* NG to Oregon, ICE is going to go gangbusters in Oregon, dialing everything up to 1000%.

Because they need riots. They need someone punching an ICE officer.

DON'T TAKE THE BAIT.

06.10.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1187    πŸ” 422    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 29
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The Federal Election Commission is down to 2 members. So its work is at a standstill The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a quorum for months, leaving the agency unable to do much of its work.

The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a quorum for months, leaving the agency unable to do much of its work.

05.10.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 467    πŸ” 224    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 32
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Newsom to sue over Trump sending California National Guard to Oregon β€œThis is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power,” the governor said in a statement.

SACRAMENTO, California β€” President Donald Trump deployed 300 California National Guard troops to Portland after a federal judge blocked the president’s call-up of Oregon’s National Guard, Gavin New...

06.10.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a person 's fist in a cartoon Alt: a close up of Arthur's fist in a cartoon

Every day Trump officials are using DOL platforms in violation of the Hatch Act to push blatant lies, claiming Dems are insisting on healthcare for illegal immigrants.

FALSE. It's about healthcare for millions of American citizens--a literal life or death matter--and other critical public services.

06.10.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 111    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

06.10.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 13523    πŸ” 4317    πŸ’¬ 708    πŸ“Œ 401
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Federal tactics on Portland protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on prote...

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on protesters in the city. via @opb.org

05.10.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 729    πŸ” 351    πŸ’¬ 82    πŸ“Œ 37
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Former Trump spiritual advisor Morris enters plea deal in Hominy child sex abuse case Robert Morris, the former pastor at a megachurch in Texas and former spiritual advisor to President Trump, pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child on Oct. 2.

"Morris, former spiritual advisor to President Trump and the former pastor at a megachurch in Texas, pleaded guilty to charges in a child sex abuse scandal on Oct. 2.

He faced five counts of lewd indecent acts with a child..."

www.kjrh.com/news/local-n...

05.10.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2132    πŸ” 839    πŸ’¬ 286    πŸ“Œ 101

It only took 256 days to reach the β€œzip tying little kids at 2am on the street” stage of this administration.

04.10.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3892    πŸ” 1407    πŸ’¬ 110    πŸ“Œ 55
White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when interacting with federal agents, local law enforcement, or military troops: If you get stopped, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, walk or drive away.
If you’re questioned, you can say, β€œI want to remain silent.” In some cases, you may be required to provide your name, address, immigration status, and/or ID.
If an official asks to search you or your belongings, you have the right to say no, but do not obstruct access. They may have authority to conduct the search anyway. If they begin searching you or your vehicle, say clearly: β€œI do not consent to a search.”
You do not have to unlock your phone or give government officials your password without a warrant. For additional security, turn off biometric identification such as Face ID.
If law enforcement officers arrest you, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say, or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries."
Light blue ACLU logo. Blue arrow pointing to the right. Black background.

White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when interacting with federal agents, local law enforcement, or military troops: If you get stopped, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, walk or drive away. If you’re questioned, you can say, β€œI want to remain silent.” In some cases, you may be required to provide your name, address, immigration status, and/or ID. If an official asks to search you or your belongings, you have the right to say no, but do not obstruct access. They may have authority to conduct the search anyway. If they begin searching you or your vehicle, say clearly: β€œI do not consent to a search.” You do not have to unlock your phone or give government officials your password without a warrant. For additional security, turn off biometric identification such as Face ID. If law enforcement officers arrest you, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say, or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries." Light blue ACLU logo. Blue arrow pointing to the right. Black background.

White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when witnessing federal agents, local law enforcement, or military activity in public:
You have the right to talk about and publicize truthful information that you obtain lawfully, including about what law enforcement officers are doing and where they are doing it.
You have the right to tell people their legal rights. If you are a lawyer, make clear you are not giving legal advice.
You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement.
These officials can’t confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor can they delete data under any circumstances. However, they may order you to move a reasonable distance away. If you think a command is unlawful, it’s safest to follow the order, document the interaction, and challenge it later.
You can ask for officers’ names and badge numbers, as well as who to call if there are follow-up questions."
Light blue ACLU logo. Black background.

White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when witnessing federal agents, local law enforcement, or military activity in public: You have the right to talk about and publicize truthful information that you obtain lawfully, including about what law enforcement officers are doing and where they are doing it. You have the right to tell people their legal rights. If you are a lawyer, make clear you are not giving legal advice. You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement. These officials can’t confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor can they delete data under any circumstances. However, they may order you to move a reasonable distance away. If you think a command is unlawful, it’s safest to follow the order, document the interaction, and challenge it later. You can ask for officers’ names and badge numbers, as well as who to call if there are follow-up questions." Light blue ACLU logo. Black background.

Whether you're in Chicago or any other U.S. city, remember federal agents and military troops are bound by the Constitution.

Know your rights if you're approached by federal forces.
aclu.org/deployment_kyr

04.10.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 368    πŸ” 180    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6

This morning, theΒ Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.

04.10.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 24015    πŸ” 7429    πŸ’¬ 1466    πŸ“Œ 581

@govpritzker.illinois.gov
What will you be doing to protect citizens who are peacefully protesting and facing assault?

04.10.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

The truth is, the government has been shutting down since January. Mass illegal firings, withholding funds, censorship, corruption. Making this fight about medicaid subsidies is fine. But no democrat should be voting to fund a dictatorship.

Call your dems and tell them to hold the line

5calls.org

04.10.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 751    πŸ” 178    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 4
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Flood the Zone with Truth and Facts...

04.10.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 494    πŸ” 210    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 8

BREAKING: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to Portland over the governor's objections.

This decision reinforces one of our country's core principles: The military has no place policing our communities.

05.10.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1740    πŸ” 413    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 21

purely coincidental, you say?

05.10.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot from article linked below.

Screenshot from article linked below.

β€œThe position of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is to scrap Daylight Saving Time and permanently stick to Standard Time.” Remind your state and federal lawmakers!

02.10.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3167    πŸ” 840    πŸ’¬ 203    πŸ“Œ 74

This administration is like your toxic boss; continually gaslighting, overworking and undervaluing and victim-shaming you until you're so burnt out you quit so they can hire their friends instead.

I say: We are so productive, it's an art.

#firetrump #meltice #momsky

02.10.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Here's what is being affected by the government shutdown across the country The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

02.10.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 257    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 2
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Is it all a pre planned set up to further the destruction of our Democracy and Country?! 🀬

02.10.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.

Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.

03.10.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 442    πŸ” 194    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 16

I cannot emphasize enough that this administration shouldn’t get 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘡𝘦 from the Dems until they start obeying the law.

Not. One.

Optics matter: if you want people to turn out next election despite troops in the streets, then show them it matters.

Do your goddamn jobs and hold the line.

01.10.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 9912    πŸ” 2552    πŸ’¬ 236    πŸ“Œ 170
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Sanders: I am not a great fan of the affordable care act. I believe in medicare for all. I think that health care is a human right, but I will be damned if I'm going to see people in Vermont and around this country see a doubling in their premiums.

03.10.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 24169    πŸ” 6230    πŸ’¬ 505    πŸ“Œ 270

you know what would be great?

there are over 15 cities in the USA named #Portland

we should bring our plastic kazoos and cover hall and oats songs in every one of them ON the SAME DAY

the news would HAVE to report on it and then TFG would get actual real-time images

02.10.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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A sweet little Black-capped Chickadee #birdoftheday #birds #nature #photography #PNW

02.10.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 374    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
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They’re baaack. 🀣

Repairs and all…

02.10.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 27758    πŸ” 7271    πŸ’¬ 806    πŸ“Œ 450

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

02.10.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 32296    πŸ” 15547    πŸ’¬ 655    πŸ“Œ 736
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