NEW EPISODE: An anti-voting group recently released its playbook to severely restrict mail-in voting, eliminate same-day voter registration, and impose rigorous ID requirements. I break down the provisions that will make it harder for you to cast a ballot. youtu.be/3y0OtyVuc2Y?...

The Dept of Justice (DOJ) announced it was creating a loosely controlled and secretive $1.776bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund to compensate Trump allies as part of an agreement in which Trump and his sons dropped a $10bn spurious lawsuit against the IRS. TAT: [Corruption]

Trump just approved reparations for himself; he sued his own government for $10 billion. He recently settled with the DOJ he runs and bypassed the judge in the process. The deal: a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund controlled by his Attorney General, with no court oversight or transparency. 👇🏾

We’ve kept ICE funding blocked since January, but Republicans are now trying to rush it through — and they’re hoping you’re too distracted to notice.

NEW: Read Trump's "settlement" with the Trump admin to create a nearly $2 billion slush fund that Trump ultimately controls. Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and Frank Bisignano, the chief executive officer of the I.R.S., signed Monday's “settlement agreement.” Tonight, at Law Dork:

BREAKING: Police identify 17-year-old Cain Clark & 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez as the shooters who attacked the San Diego Islamic Center, killing 3, including security guard Amin Abdullah, a father of 8. Cain left a suicide note about "racial pride." White supremacy terror thriving in 2026 USA.

It should be a huge scandal that a close confidante of, and adviser to, President Trump and Secretary Rubio reacted to a deadly terrorist attack at a mosque by calling the mosque "evil" and calling for the deportation of all Muslims from America. But it isn't. *sighs*

Daily Memo: Hunger Strikes Begin In California ICE Detention Centers As Conditions Worsen Full report: lataco.com/adelanto-hun...

More money for ICE = more families and children detained in ICE detention centers like Dilley, where children have faced dangerous and inhumane conditions. Tell your reps in Congress to vote NO on $71 billion in NEW funding for immigration enforcement and detention: tinyurl.com/no2budget

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Israelis are stealing homes and listing them on Booking.com

horrifying anti-muslim violence stoked by the leaders of this country.

This security guard died protecting children at the Islamic Center of San Diego. If you can help support his family, it would go a long way. www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/...

A friend shared this fundraiser for the ICSD. It's horrific to see this kind of hate so close to home. goodbricks.org/campaign/ics...

When I tell you that Mark Cuban isn't the kinder, gentler, billionaire, believe me.

The DOJ announced a $1.7 billion fund to pay Trump allies prosecuted by the government as part of the president's settlement with the IRS. The new fund could pay claims to the likes of Jan. 6 rioters

Trump didn’t just pardon his followers who stormed the U.S. Capitol. He’s now set them up for payments through a slush fund he created to reward his allies—out of your tax dollars. You could not make this up.

Are you ready, California? Vote by mail today or in person on June 2nd. Xavier Becerra for Governor.

Great marching at Long Beach Pride Parade with Mayor Rex Richardson celebrating the strength, joy, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈 As Governor, I’ll keep standing up for equality, dignity, and the freedom for everyone to live openly and with pride.

If you're reading this, my cat and I have boarded a one-way flight out of the United States. The Trump administration wrongfully denied my work permit renewal; after months of demanding that they follow the law, we have run out of legal recourse, and I have no choice but to leave the country. (🧵)

Following a series of raids that took place on the morning of May 13, a coalition of lawyers is now preparing to file a federal restraining order against federal agents and agencies who have targeted VC Defensa. The full story: lataco.com/vc-defensa-l... By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and Izzy Ramirez

Since there’s a lot of talk about Taiwan, I invite you watch this 10 min interview with the senior national security advisor of Taiwan that I did in September of last year. I promise you will learn a lot. youtu.be/2ASTqmfJWYU?...

“They think they can draw us out of power. They do not know the sleeping giant that they just awakened.” - Rep. @aoc.bsky.social in Montgomery #AllRoadsLeadToTheSouth

John McPhee and E.B. White remind us that actual writing is agonizing, deliberate work even for experienced authors. That's part of the process. If you're too terrified of that labor, then you shouldn't be in a profession centered on writing. It's cowardice and forgery to throw trash over the fence.

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Kars4Kids funneled $16.5m to buy a building in Israel.

Data centers are the leading cause of a 76% increase in the cost of electricity for America's largest power grid over just the first 3 months of this year, according to Bloomberg. The 13-state grid managed by PJM serves 67 million people, and costs have spiked this year. /1

We’re excited to announce our endorsement of @justinjpearson.bsky.social! Justin is a frontline fighter for Tennesseans who has led in and outside of the State House on environmental justice, civil rights, and gun safety legislation. #TN09

@reptedlieu.bsky.social what a joke.

You can stop the noise. Vote for Becerra for Governor today.

He took a sightseeing snorkel to an underwater cemetery. And everyone who let it happen should be fired. They betrayed the solemn responsibility entrusted to them to protect and preserve the dignity of the site and the people in laid to rest there.

🚨 HUD is trying to weaken the Equal Access Rule, which protects LGBTQ+ housing rights. Join advocates nationwide on May 20th, 2-3PM EST to learn more about the EAR and how you can support and get involved in the movement to preserve this important federal protection. Register: buff.ly/sDptkLd

New Yorkers have once again set up protests outside where ICE is staying. Credits: @handsoffnyc

Email Republicans and tell them to reject the MAGA spending bill in order to focus on funding our communities: act.indivisible.org/sign/tell-yo... Tell Democrats to use every tactic and tool possible to block, obstruct, and turn public opinion against this bill: act.indivisible.org/sign/urge-de...

Next week, Republicans are expected to begin the budget reconciliation process — this is how the GOP will try to shovel $70 billion more to ICE and Border Patrol (and give Trump $1 billion for a ballroom). Your Members of Congress need to hear from you, and we’ve made it extra easy to get in touch.

32 House Democrats joined the GOP to vote to criminalize bail funds. clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026169

JD Vance and Dr. Oz announced they're withholding $1.3 billion in California Medicaid funds over fraud claims, offering zero evidence, while targeting home care for disabled people. Attorney General Rob Bonta called it purely political. Hard to disagree.

If you're waiting to fill out your CA ballot in until you can vote for who's ahead, Xavier Bercerra is leading so check that ballot and get it in the mail or a drop-box NOW. Stop delaying and get your vote registered so at least one Democrat will make it through this messy jungle primary.

“Our costs keep rising and it’s hard to keep up,” said the wife of a serviceman deployed overseas in the Mideast since last fall. capitalandmain.com/while-pentag...

For the 2024 non-voters and Trump voters, Trump's win opened Pandora's Box; what hell. At least there is Hope. www.nga.gov/educational-...

Crypto executive Chris Larsen has spent millions fighting billionaire tax measures, and he’s the largest individual donor to a PAC backing Wiener.

CHINA'S XI: ".. The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations. .. If mishandled, the two countries could face confrontation or even conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a highly dangerous situation.” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/0547...

An increasing number of conservative states are mandating that state and local social service providers verify and report the immigration status of the people they serve — in some cases threatening stiff penalties for public employees who fail to comply. From @stateline.org

As part of the revitalized Task Force Model of the 287(g) program, ICE added financial incentives to encourage more agencies to join. This includes reimbursements for vehicles, tech, and officer payroll. The program also includes incentives for agencies that help ICE with these "wellness checks".

Rep. LaMonica McIver says ICE detainees who agreed to voluntarily leave the country and signed their deportation papers are still being held for months in detention centers, while private prison contractors report growing revenues and lucrative government contracts.

LOSS: The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a Trump-backed gerrymandered congressional map passed by the Republican-led state legislature. The three rulings — all unanimous — were released less than six hours after the court heard oral arguments in the cases.

"He left the agency in 2012 to work for Geo Group, a private prison company that contracts with the federal government, including for immigration detention. Venturella was at Geo Group for a little over a decade." www.npr.org/2026/05/12/g...

Trump has appointed former GEO Group executive David Venturella to be the acting director of ICE. GEO Group was the number 1 ICE contractor last year. It has over $2 billion in contracts with ICE, and stands up profit massively from ICE locking up more people.

Donald Trump can lie all he wants, but the data is clear: Trump's chaotic tariffs and his war in Iran are a one-two punch to American families. Inflation is at a multi-year high. Costs are up and they're only climbing. End the war. Lower costs for families.

The people who care for us deserve a governor who cares for them. Let's win this together. Vote for Xavier Becerra for Governor by June 2nd.