Q: The shock gloves that ICE is reportedly rolling out using the deescalation funding. Is that the sort of use you envisioned when you passed that bill? SUSAN COLLINS: It's not
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JUST IN: A federal judge in Nevada has denied the Trump administration's effort to obtain the state's voter rolls, joining. nearly two dozen others, including the en banc 6th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier today. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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BREAKING: The BBC is seeking to subpoena Don Jr., Ivanka, and Jared Kushner in connection with Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. Lawyers say Trump's family "without question have personal knowledge" about Trump's intentions with the speech at the heart of the case.
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump family members in defamation suit
The British broadcaster says Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have relevant knowledge about the president’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
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AFSC v. Trump—the case of human rights groups suing the admin over the ICC sanctions EO—has been assigned to Judge Jesse Furman, who ruled against the government last year in Rona v. Trump and is overseeing related cases (Prost v. Trump; Democracy for the Arab World Now v. Trump)
Tyler McBrien@tylermcbrien.com · 4d agoNEW: Human rights groups @afsc-org.bsky.social @ccrjustice.org @hrw.org and @open-society.bsky.social sued the Trump administration over its executive order imposing sanctions on the International Crim Court. They're asking a judge to "enjoin the EO and the sanctions regime as a whole," per counsel.
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Military families and service members are now describing horrific conditions across MULTIPLE ships: human waste flooding bathrooms, virtually no food, water or soap, months without port calls, exhausted crews, and no end in sight. This crisis is far bigger than just the Lincoln.
Not Just the Lincoln: Families Describe Human Waste, No Food, No End in Sight Across Multiple Ships
Since MeidasTouch began reporting on conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, messages have poured in to MeidasTouch from military families and service
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A federal judge in Washington state has sanctioned ICE $5,000 in compensatory damages and $11,000 in attorneys fees for illegally transfering a man twice in violation of her orders. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Phang: This was so important because Judge Sullivan made it very clear to these DOJ attorneys that he's willing and able to do it. He doesn't want to hold them in contempt, but he's done it before and he'll do it again.
I'm still watching and waiting for the Supreme Court to decide DOJ's emergency motion to allow Trump to commandeer the U.S. Postal Service into service for his voter suppression scheme. Sign-up for Democracy Docket to stay informed! demdock.com/4w6emld
If Joe Rogan listened to the Daily Beans podcast, he’d have known this a long time ago.
Chris⚖️Justice@chrisjustice01.bsky.social · yesterdayTrump’s selling faster access to his tweets & you can bet on the markets. It’s literally insider trading Rogan: “Wait a minute, is that real? How is that legal? Who’s telling him this is a good idea? $100K to get early tweets? That’s literally crazy. He’s just on a grab” @marcofoster.bsky.social
The headline in our Epstein Files case with @katiephang.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
DOJ lawyer Andrew Block, who was just added to the Phang Epstein case *yesterday*, erred when he told the court there were no handwritten notes released.
Kristy Greenberg@kristygreenberg.bsky.social · 2d agoDOJ’s statement isn’t true. FBI 302 reports and corresponding handwritten notes were produced in the Epstein files. Below is one example. So why did DOJ produce handwritten notes for certain 302s and not others - like the victim who made accusations against Trump?
Judge Sullivan on why he held a public hearing in the Epstein files litigation, rather than a sealed one: "The public has a right to know what the hell is going on in this case. The victims have a right to know.:
I’m seeking an official oversight visit with a bipartisan Senate Delegation to the USS Lincoln to investigate the reported alarming conditions.
In fiery meeting, military families confront acting Navy secretary over conditions on the USS Lincoln
Family members of sailors and Marines challenged Navy leaders on Thursday night over their concerns about mental health, supply shortages and water contamination aboard the aircraft carrier on a recor...
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* U.S. SENDING FRESH AIRCRAFT CARRIER TO MIDDLE EAST AMID IRAN WAR STRAIN -- WSJ @reuters.com
looking to speak with people who know more about what's happening aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. please reach out here or jsoboroff.20 on signal. www.ms.now/news/blument...
Democratic senator presses Pentagon over ‘broken toilets’ and ‘mental health’ aboard USS Lincoln
After families of sailors aboard the USS Lincoln described concerns to MS NOW about poor conditions and mental strain, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is demanding details from Secretary of Defense ...
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Trump-linked oil company Greenland Energy has now delayed its plans to start drilling in Greenland without permission.
Trump-linked oil venture delays Greenland drilling plans after government warning
Greenland Energy Company and joint venture partner 80 Mile have delayed planned oil drilling in Greenland until winter 2027.
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(🚨) PROOF EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s Airport Catering Cart Scandal Is Getting Worse—and Now May Be Linked to the Midterms This is it. This is the one to read. You won’t see the fiasco in Turkey the same way again. This exhaustively detailed report is fully sourced. Scores and scores and scores of sources.
Trump’s Airport Catering Cart Scandal Is Getting Worse—and Now May Be Linked to the Midterms
There’s never been a Trump scandal that didn’t get worse over time—usually quickly—and the revelation that while overseas he used the press corps and his own staffers as human shields is no exception.
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As Karoline Leavitt steps down, one question stands out: does the Press Secretary role still serve a purpose in Trump 2.0?
The WH reportedly wants DOJ to take another look at Davey Hearn Look at what? Their own filing says a rushed, botched installation caused the damage There's nothing left in that file except the question of whether a president can order up a prosecution My answer on @ms.now👇 -TN
She’s just doing this to save her ass— funny thing is it may save her ass, temporarily from Trump’s ultimate wrath, but she may not be so lucky in the court systems ability to sanction her
MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 3d agoNEW: Jeanine Pirro’s office has quietly convened an extremely rare special grand jury in D.C., potentially opening a new front in politically charged investigations. What it’s targeting remains a mystery.
Andrew Marlowe, who wrote "Air Force One," says Secret Service did what it had to but it did not make Trump look good. "Real life isn’t a movie but given the circumstances I’m not sure I could ever script a moment like that for a heroic main character." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/u...
With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporter...
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Excellent general election messaging here from the next Governor of Wisconsin David Crowley.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d agoDavid Crowley: "I especially want to thank Rep. Francesca Hong. Her campaign reminded people across Wisconsin that there are no long shots when it comes to believing in a better future and fighting to expand opportunities to every family ... the real opponent has always been Tom Tiffany."
WaPo Exclusive: The Trump admin is now set to spend at least $900 million for construction projects on the White House grounds. The price tag is much larger than previously reported, according to a Post review of confidential contracts. Taxpayers would cover most of it.
Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction
The price tag is much larger than what has been previously reported, according to a Post review of confidential contracts, and taxpayers would cover most of it.
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"From a year ago, inflation dropped slightly to 3.4% from 3.5%. But in another troubling sign for consumers, it remains above the rate of wage growth, which as of last month was pacing at 3.2%" www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
Inflation remained stubborn in July as wages slowed for workers
Average hourly pay is down from a year earlier as Americans contend with a tight labor market and elevated energy costs.
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NEW: Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses Minnesota GOP governor’s primary READ MORE: www.ms.now/liveblog/min...
Primary results live: Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses Minnesota GOP governor’s primary
Several Democratic races are following the progressive-establishment divide the party has been grappling with this season, forcing Democrats into a high-stakes debate over electability.
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An election denier is the GOP gubernatorial nominee in Wisconsin: WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Tiffany wins Republican nomination for governor in Wisconsin.
Trump personally intervened to keep Max Miller on the ballot despite allegations of domestic abuse against him. Trump called Miller and then sent his political team to force Ohio Republicans into abandoning their effort to dump him.
White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final days
Ohio Republicans now have no choice but to rally behind a candidate many GOP insiders warn could cost the party a traditionally safe seat this November.
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