Breaking on DOGE data theft: www.citizen.org/news/apparen...

www.contrariannews.org/p/trumps-war... Trump’s War on Iran Challenges a Democracy Already Under Stress Check out our new op-ed!

Spot on sentiment here from @neapresident.bsky.social Becky Pringle.

www.citizen.org/news/u-s-is-... Our take! “Noem’s entire tenure at DHS has been a disgrace.”

Yesterday, Kristi Noem told the Senate that DHS's $220 MILLION taxpayer funded TV ad was competitively bid. Today, she told the House it was a no-bid contract. She completely contradicted herself. How is the public supposed to trust a “leader" who lies under oath?

Noem's ICE has violated over 200 court orders in the last two months. This lack of compliance is unprecedented and dangerous. The courts are forcing DHS to comply because Noem thinks she only has to follow the rulings "when they apply." Noem is not above the law.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/u... Backing off of one authoritarian line of attack

Today Noem testifies in the Judiciary Committee. She has a lot to answer for. One example? Her DHS authorized warrantless home invasions and detained over 170 American citizens—including children who were deported despite their citizenship. @judiciarydems.senate.gov

'IT ENDS TODAY': A federal judge in NJ says the Trump admin has continued to violate court orders in immigration cases and says he's prepared to haul in DOJ and DHS officials under oath. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Trump says he wishes he could give the Congressional medal of honor to himself. Well, that tracks...he wants the peace prize (can't get it), a 250 foot arch (we're suing to stop him @publiccitizen.bsky.social), his face on government buildings, park passes and more... #authoritarianism #SOTU

What is this "come on down," motif Trump is using to bring in special guests? Cheesy game show vibes.

Trump is bragging about working to eliminate fraud. (Vance is going to go to war on it apparently) Unmentioned: Most of his presidential pardons have been for people convicted of money laundering and fraud... to the tune of over $1 billion. #SOTU #SOTU2026

OK, everyone remember that Trump just said Iran's nuclear program was "obliterated." Tuck that one away for the next few weeks.

What is Trump really focused on tonight? I'd say trying to convince people he won the 2020 election, his Orwellian lies on the current state of affordability, and passing the SAVE Act to make it harder to vote in the 2024 election. Oh and distracting us from the Epstein scandal. #SOTU

Trump and Republicans are lying to Americans about widespread voter fraud to cover up their failing, pro-billionaire agenda. Fraud by voters at the polls is extremely rare. This is a nonissue meant to distract you from their deeply unpopular agenda. #SOTU2026

The SAVE America Act would hand over your personal data to Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security. We will not let it happen. #SOTU

Trump says we "must reject political violence of any kind." Reminder, this speech is happening on the 1 month "anniversary" of the murder of Alex Pretti in MN by ICE agents. #SOTU #SOTU2026 @publiccitizen.bsky.social

1/3 This renewed effort to advance the SAVE Act is part of a larger multi-pronged effort by Trump to make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. #SOTU

Trump demands "full and immediate restoration of all funding for Homeland Security." Until we see real reforms to rein in the out of control terror being caused by ICE that will not happen. ICE deployments rank as the third-largest driver of disaffection among 2024 Trump voters. #SOTU

Trump mentions a new war on fraud, but if he were serious about rooting out waste, he wouldn't have gutted the inspector general system, which has long saved taxpayer dollars that would have otherwise been wasted to fraud and corruption

1/2 This painful racist rant about MN "fraud" is absurd when we look at the amount of corruption and fraud that this adminstration (especially this president) has embraced. Under Trump, pay-to-play is now official government policy.

Trump is bragging about healthcare during this speech. Donald Trump is ripping health care away from the American people. Republicans enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in American history and made life even more expensive for families by ending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. #SOTU

Did he really just say "this should have been my third term?" Expected but horrifying authoritarian, wanna-be-dictator, commentary.

These lies about groceries, housing, and energy prices coming down are painful. Instead of doing a single thing to lower costs for Americans, Trump is shaking down his own Treasury & treating the DOJ like his personal law firm. He’s even demanding $10 B from taxpayers to line his own pockets #SOTU

As we listen to Trump lie about drug pricing, know this...for most people, TrumpRx will not provide any relief from high drug prices. The White House still has not published any of its deals with drug makers, making its claims to have lowered prices very difficult to believe.

The massive cuts he "touts" are only for the richest among us. The "Big Ugly Bill" doubled & even tripled the cost of health care for millions of Americans to finance the tax cuts for billionaires. U.S. billionaires got $1.5 T richer during Trump’s first year back in office #sotu #sotu2026

So much winning Trump is losing in the court of law AND the court of public opinion - TN

Trump: "In one year, we have lifted 2.4 million Americans -- a record -- off of food stamps" (In other words, Republicans cut food stamps)

Imagine saying with pride "We ended diversity, equity and inclusion" in America. That sentence. #SOTU #SOTU2026

Nothing like bragging about his illegal regime change war with Venezuela as his energy policy. #sotu2026

Trump is claiming he has improved affordability and that people "feel rich" for the first time. This is NOT the lived experience for Americans right now. And that is part of why his disapproval rating is 60% www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... #sotu2026

Trump opens by saying that this is a "golden era" for America. Well, the only "gold" is the more than $2 billion he has personally pulled in as he profits off the presidency and American taxpayers... #SOTU2026

I'll be debunking lies from Trump at the official @SOTU2026 tonight, but there is also some very good counterprogramming if you can't stomach it! Tune into the People's State of the Union at 830p: www.youtube.com/user/PublicC...

As we get ready to tune into the lies of #SOTU2026 a reminder that Donald Trump spent this year breaking the law, dividing Americans, taking away healthcare, and creating two justice systems – one for those who can pay-to-play, and one for those who can’t. @publiccitizen.bsky.social

Important commentary from @fairfightaction.bsky.social State of the Union speeches aren’t about policy – they’re about setting the narrative. If you hear about the 2020 election tonight, it’s not about the past, it’s about creating doubt that could be used to challenge the 2026 election.

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision. n.pr/4tHJM0J

Among the most important signs of how SCOTUS might rein in a President's claim to emergency powers is: Chief Justice Roberts with Justices Gorsuch and Barrett on the 'major questions' doctrine. The three express deep skepticism of claims to open-ended emergency powers: 1/

Trump is making a mockery of an Independent DOJ as banners pop up on the front of the Department of Justice building

Incredible volume of meaninful protest in the first year of Trump. @publiccitizen.bsky.social

Pam Bondi is testifying today: judiciary.house.gov/committee-ac... Bondi's version of "accountability" ✅ Aggressively targets Trump's critics for investigation ❌ Refused FBI investigations after ICE agents killed Renee Good/Alex Pretti ❌ Dropped sexual abuse lawsuits against migrant child shelters

1. The FBI affidavit used to seize ballots and other materials from the 2020 election in Fulton County relies on debunked conspiracy theories. For example, it isn’t true that Fulton first “reported” 511,343 ballots and then “reported” 527,925. I’ll explain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

The SAVE Act could block 69 MILLION women from voting. The bill would require people to show a birth certificate or passport to register to vote. This would threaten the vote of millions of women who changed their last name after marriage. This is a voter suppression bill.

The "Save America Act" is voter suppression dressed up as patriotism. It targets naturalized citizens, trans Americans, tribal citizens, and natural disaster victims with extra barriers. Don't let the name fool you. #StopTheSaveAct social.demcast.com/s/ZAqBJvj8

Helpful piece from @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social

How Trump's $10 billion suit against his own government could go sideways www.yahoo.com/news/article... from Peter Nicholas @nbcnews.com I said: "What’s the true harm that he [Trump] is still experiencing that requires this amount of taxpayer money at this juncture?” @publiccitizen.bsky.social

We filed a complaint with the @FTC against the nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means. Means has violated the FTC’s influencer marketing policies by consistently failing to disclose paid partnerships with companies she promoted on her website, newsletter and social media feeds

Lawsuit Argues Trump Gold Card Visa Program Prioritizes Wealth Over Ability www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u... Sharing our new lawsuit @publiccitizen.bsky.social along with great allies Democracy Defenders and AAUP and others.

National Guard deployments cost taxpayers almost half a billion dollars

Yesterday, AG Pam Bondi sent a remarkable & telling letter to MN Governor Tim Walz in response to his plea that the administration stand down its mobilization of ICE in the wake of the violent killing of Alex Pretti. Bondi’s letter underscores clear abuses of power. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...