From Personal Power to Autocracy in Donald Trump's America - CounterPunch.org
Power is felt, attributed, invisible, all-important, descriptive, without shape, and so much more. There is personal power, governmental power, and the
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January 6th, election interference, acts of authoritarianism, voter suppression, and systematic undermining of democratic institutions.
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Trump Justice Department aims to limit ethics probes into its lawyers - The Detroit News
Pam Bondi could get review of misconduct allegations against Justice Department attorneys and the ability to request Suspension of any investigations.
Cochise County asks feds to investigate disputed claims about voting machine testing — again
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to send a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard asking her to investigate whether the laboratories charged with testing voting machines nationwide were properly accredited ahead of recent elections.
Trump's War With Iran and a New Danger at Home - The Atlantic
Tom Nichols on Donald Trump’s war with Iran, forgotten lessons from the Iraq War, and fears about the intentions of America’s leaders. Plus: Why Trump’s wartime powers could be extremely dangerous for American freedoms.
How the Supreme Court's Conservatives Created the Tariff Refunds “Mess”
Brett Kavanaugh called the prospect of refunding Trump’s tariffs a “mess.” But he and his colleagues are the ones who created it.
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Arrested After 'Inappropriate' Videos - The Daily Beast
Bryan Betancur, 28, was charged with assault and battery.
California lawmakers briefed on U.S. military action in Iran - Spectrum News
With the war in the Persian Gulf intensifying, members of the Trump administration headed to Capitol Hill
Rep. McCollum Statement to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform ...
Thank you, Ranking Member Garcia, for allowing me to waive onto the Committee.Thank you, Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison, for defending Minnesota here today. I served with both of you in the House, and I am grateful that Minnesota has your leadership as the Trump Administration is enacting a campaign of political retribution against our state.
Collins presses Leavitt on Hegseth's comments on death of service members | CNN Politics
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Pete Hegseth’s comments that media coverage of troop’s deaths are intended to make Trump “look bad.”
HHS warns states about removing kids from homes without parents' approval over gender ...
"We're putting states on notice," one agency leader said.
Christian nationalism is surfacing in the war on Iran in a shocking way - MS NOW
Some military commanders are reportedly calling the war "biblically sanctioned" and a path to the end times.
Some Democrats Hope Trump's Anthropic Feud Will Help Them Win Over the AI Industry
Will Trump’s Anthropic ban spur political realignment in Silicon Valley?