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Join us on Wed., August 12, as we reflect on nine years since the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville & discuss the threat of Christian nationalism and extremism. We will be joined by Rep. Jared Huffman and Rachel Laser, President & CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

JDCA Event: Nine Years Since Charlottesville: Christian Nationalism and Extremism Today · Jewish Democratic Council of America

Please join the **Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA)** on **Wednesday, August 12**, at **12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT** to look back at the Unite the Right Charlottesville protests and…

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The final two Republican holdouts have caved to Trump and pledged their support for Todd Blanche, Trump’s former attorney who has failed the Epstein victims. In the Republican Party, what Trump says goes. We deserve a Senate and an AG that will stand up for all Americans, not just Donald Trump.

Todd Blanche Failed Epstein Survivors Again

His behavior in a hastily arranged meeting with brave women seeking justice underscored his unsuitability for the attorney general role he desperately wants.

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Nearly 9 years ago, white supremacists marched on the streets of Charlottesville, chanting ‘Jews will not replace us.’ Since then, Christian nationalism has spread throughout the country, putting our community in harm's way. Join us August 12 to discuss the state of white supremacy in the U.S.:

Nine Years Since Charlottesville: Christian Nationalism and Extremism Today · Jewish Democratic Council of America

Please join the **Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA)** on **Wednesday, August 12**, at **12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT** to look back at the Unite the Right Charlottesville protests and…

mobilize.us

Trump has made over $2 BILLION while in office. His corruption is up-front and center, and Republicans are letting him get away with it. The only way to hold Trump accountable for his corruption is by flipping the House and Senate to Democratic control.

Trump Has Made Billions in Office. Will His Party Pay Politically?

The president took in a staggering $2.2 billion last year while in office. Democrats are hoping to make it a campaign issue in the midterm elections.

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Trump is doing everything he can to avoid facing the consequences of assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll. After losing in both trial and appellate courts, he’s now asking the Supreme Court for help by replacing himself with the federal government as the defendant. It’s a clear abuse of power.

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The Trump admin has only released a fraction of document requests they are required to share with the public. Americans are demanding transparency from our government, but Trump and Republicans think they are above the law and don’t have to answer to the American people. What are they hiding?

Public Records Requests Are Surging. The Government Is Falling Behind.

A Times analysis of 16 years of available federal data shows federal agencies lag in processing requests for government records.

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Trump’s rising costs, coupled with Republican cuts to healthcare, are increasing the number of Americans without health insurance or access to essential care. When Republicans are in control, it’s harder for Americans to afford the most basic needs.

Uninsured Patients Rise Sharply, Hospitals Report, Citing Obamacare Cuts

More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.

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Todd Blanche is losing support for his nomination as Attorney General because he is clearly doing Donald Trump’s personal bidding, including funneling taxpayer money to Trump’s political allies. Blanche has repeatedly proven that he is here to serve Trump, not the American people.

Vote on Blanche Is Delayed After Senators Express Skepticism Over I.R.S. Provision

John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the nominee for attorney general of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agency.

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Trump’s vile display of misogyny, transphobia, and attacks on the press at the White House Correspondents Dinner would never be accepted in the workplace – so why are these views perpetuated by this White House? More on the Jewish Dem Download on Substack.

Trump is targeting millions of Americans living in states that didn’t support him by canceling over 600 grants that would create job growth and cleaner energy. He is actively choosing to hurt Americans and our economy to placate his fragile ego.

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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A little Jewish joy for your week. Last week, over 100 young Jewish Democrats from 59 colleges and 73 organizations found community with JDCA. We’re empowering the next generation to take action for our values and to elect Democrats.

Young Jewish Democrats Gather for JDCA Happy Hour

Young Jewish Democrats gathered for a happy hour in D.C. where they learned about Jewish Democratic Council of America’s work to elect Democrats who share their values.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Haley Stevens for Michigan’s Senate primary because she knows Haley is the best candidate for the job. We do too, and why we’re continuing to mobilize to get out the vote for Haley Stevens next week.

Gretchen Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race

Ms. Whitmer, a popular second-term governor, is wading into one of the most contentious Democratic primaries of this year’s midterms.

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