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ProPublica@propublica.org · 27m ago

2/ Read more: ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges expressed frustration about or criticized the actions of Justice Department lawyers. We found judges nominated by both parties who question whether they can take the government at its word.

Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct

ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of federal prosecutors. In many, judges expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word.

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ProPublica@propublica.org · 27m ago

1/ On Tuesday, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., read our reporting into the congressional record during a committee hearing on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.

Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com · 22m ago

NEW: Democratic senators warned Trump not to push states into conducting mass voter purges during a 90-day window before an election when federal law bars systematic removals. The warning lands on the first day of the "quiet period," which is meant to protect eligible voters from late removals.

Democrats warn Trump admin against promoting last-minute voter purges as ‘quiet period’ begins

The start of this year’s quiet period carries unusual stakes. The federal protection is now in effect, but the Trump administration and Republicans are still working to weaken it.

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Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com · 36m ago

NEW: Maryland Republicans threatened to sue to keep voters from weighing in on Democrats' newly approved redistricting plan aimed at countering GOP gerrymanders ahead of the 2028 election. If passed by voters in November, it could set the stage for the state's only red district to be eliminated.

Maryland Republicans threaten lawsuit to block vote on Democrats’ redistricting plan

Currently, Republicans hold only one seat in the Maryland congressional delegation, but the redistricting proposal aims to flip that seat to Democrats.

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Ray Beckerman@raybeckerman.bsky.social · 37m ago

‘Organized People Can Beat Organized Money’: Lawrence Wins House Primary After Harnessing Opposition to Data Centers www.commondreams.org/news/lawrenc...

‘Organized People Can Beat Organized Money’: Lawrence Wins House Primary After Harnessing Opposition to Data Centers | Common Dreams

​Lawrence said his win showed that voters "are tired of Silicon Valley billionaires and DC insiders determining the future of our towns and our country."

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Ray Beckerman@raybeckerman.bsky.social · 38m ago

Congress Urged to Reject Pentagon Effort to 'Hide Unclassified Information From the Public' www.commondreams.org/news/pentago...

Congress Urged to Reject Pentagon Effort to 'Hide Unclassified Information From the Public' | Common Dreams

Rights groups warned that giving Secretary Pete Hegseth near-total control of what information is released under the Freedom of Information Act "will naturally favor politicization and avoiding embarr...

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 54m ago

El-Sayed on Rogers: "What he's missing is that politics has changed since 2000 when he got in office. Now, it's not enough to just get $70m & run 30 second ads. You actually have to stand for something, & this is a guy who doesn't want to explain why he's backing Trump on the most ridiculous war..."

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 53m ago

El-Sayed: "Once a government agency like ICE is told it has impunity to do the worst things and violate the highest law of the land, which is the Constitution itself, I don't think you can reform or retrain. I think we need to start from scratch ... I think we need to abolish it."

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 50m ago

El-Sayed: "I believe our kids have a right to our tax dollars. I'm about 10 min away from schools that look like they did 50 years ago. Our money should be spent here rather than sent in the form of bombs or tanks to foreign govts, particularly when they are doing most heinous things with them ... "

New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)@thenyic.bsky.social · 49m ago

"We're a nation of laws and what the Trump admin continues to do is flout the law and what ICE continues to do is operate in a rouge and lawless manner, which we are trying to reign in." Murad Awawdeh https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/08/04/officials-condemn-ruling-that-blocks-ice-mask-law

Officials condemn ruling that blocks ICE mask law

The Trump administration argued that the state cannot tell federal officers how to perform their federal duties.

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