Donald Trump’s Incompetency and the Immigration Shell Game
If Trump destroys enough of democracy, he will discourage immigrants from coming by turning the United States into what he calls “a shithole country.”
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The False Prophet of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk has been anointed as the architect of federal government reform, a position that would be laughable if it weren’t so dangerous.
USAID Workers Sue Elon Musk’s DOGE For Unconstitutional ‘Government Takeover’
Dozens of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees sued Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for unconstitutionally wielding extreme power in destroying agencies and accessing sensitive information, constituting a “government takeover.”
Judge Allows Deferred Resignation Program to Resume
A district court judge today lifted a pause on the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” offer to federal workers. The offer allows federal employees to resign and continue retaining pay and benefits through September.
Huntington Beach Attorney Behind Voter ID Law Defense Appointed to DOJ Civil Rights Division
Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, who defended the city’s local voter ID law from a challenge by California Democratic officials, was appointed to be the deputy assistant attorney general of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division.
CISA Puts Election Staff on Administrative Leave
The agency is a crucial resources for helping states administer safe and secure elections.
Elon Musk Hollows Government So Trump Can Refill It
In more than 30 lawsuits filed against the new administration — including involving Musk’s activities — the government has not won one on the merits.
Trump Picks Jan. 6 Defender to Lead Agency That Investigated Insurrection
Ed Martin was part of the mob at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, he’s one of the top attorneys in the country, running the agency that successfully prosecuted over 1,500 insurrectionists.
DOGE Blocked From Treasury Data After Another Lawsuit
Elon Musk’s DOGE is blocked from accessing Treasury systems that contain personal and sensitive date for millions of people.
Judge Orders White House to Unblock Funding for NIH, Others
A federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to resume payments for federal programs after the White House violated a previous order blocking a federal funding freeze.