The King *didnt* have power to raise revenue through tariffs! Britain fought a whole civil war about it, and the power to tax was a strictly parliamentary power

I can't get over how unitary executive theory has achieved its highest force at a time of an incompetent executive focused on vanity projects who has turned control over to unconfirmed minions determined to loot public coffers, surrender to adversary powers, and ramp up mass imprisonment

Trump has acted lawlessly in office and done immense damage to our economy, our standing in the world, and to so many lives and liberties. We are only now seeing some limits imposed, but the man is fundamentally incapable of performing the job. Trump should resign and let others rebuild

In most democracies Trump’s reckless and wild abuse of power through his tariffs would cause the government to fall or the leader to be removed. The imposition of these tariffs against the will of Congress, the courts, our allies, and the American people. It’s clear grounds for removal.

3/ THE question is whether those Justices will recognize same problem in other contexts. Indeed, DOJ makes similar claims in use of military domestically: President gets to call the emergency, President gets to unlock extraordinary powers, courts don't get to review. SCOTUS calls that out here.

Can't WAIT to see which justices show up to the State of the Union address Tuesday 🍿

“Refunds … would have significant consequences for the U.S. Treasury” I know the feeling. I robbed a bank and when I got caught, they made me return the money. It had significant consequences for my finances, and it wasn’t fair.

What James I did to Edward Coke, when the latter was transferred out of the Chief Justiceship on the Court of Common Pleas, will do very nicely as a power of the crown.

The next president can depose intransigent Supreme Court Justices as a power of the crown and Thomas will approve

Is the talk about how it will be messy well-founded or just bluster to dissuade this ruling? It shouldn't be that messy. Show up with your old invoices and proofs of payment, get a refund. Will be a windfall for importers, and the public will have to demand a cut somehow

In theory, we know this is true. But "struck down" doesn't quite capture it. These tariffs were obviously and transparently illegal. They were knowingly illegal. It is a stain on the Court that something so obviously illegal was allowed to stand for a year. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/scotus-...

market reaction: steepener (more UST supply because so much $ is going to be refunded to the private sector), stonks a bit confused, dollar weaker.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court STRIKES DOWN Trump's "emergency" tariffs. The vote is 6–3. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

BREAKING: The Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump’s tariffs in a major blow to the president's agenda.

The America I love is the one that welcomes Arthur Liu - a refugee from communist oppression - and his daughter becomes an Olympic gold medalist! I don't love the America that excludes people like him, or deports them back to their oppressors, as right now with many Cubans, Venezuelans, and others.

Don't even get get me started on how an AUSA, in a sworn declaration filed in federal court, complains about how many habeas cases they have and how hard it's making their life. Pathetic.

"She posted pictures of her and teammate Alysa Liu with their Olympics team skate gold medals on TikTok with the caption: “They hate to see two woke bitches winning." [GOLD for Alysa!] www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Alysa Liu took home first in the Olympic women's figure skating competition, turning in a stunning free skate to become the first American woman since 2002 to claim singles gold. trib.al/UpRaioi

BREAKING: Alysa Liu wins the gold medal in women's figure skating.

Another story about the dangerous defendants DOJ is letting go free in MN even as DOJ finds the resources to prosecute Don Lemon. apnews.com/article/minn...

🔺 BREAKING: UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran

How does all DOJ prosecution not become severely bogged down now, at least for defendants not in pre-trial detention? Who will do a plea bargain? DOJ is so irregular and political that a defendant can raise this issue and gum everything up

I can say from personal experience that Putin is threatened by strong women. As I argue in a new piece in @foreignaffairs.com, he and his fellow autocrats have reason to fear us: Defending women's rights and combating authoritarianism is the same fight. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

Epstein survivors deserve justice – that means accountability for everyone entangled in his crimes and the full release of all files.

The underlying decision is HUGE. Judge Sykes vacated under the APA "Matter of Yajure-Hurtado," the decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals that had blessed the Trump admin's new interpretation of a 1996 law to deny the right to seek bond to huge swathes of people it takes into custody.

I missed this real banger of an opinion yesterday from judge sunshine sykes (the best-named judge), vacating the BIA ruling on mandatory immigration detention

President Trump is a disgrace. He's easily the most corrupt President in American history by a long shot. I'm not attending his State of the Union to listen to him ramble and lie. Instead, I'll be sharing the ways he's hurting hardworking Americans.

It is essential to take the threat to women’s voting rights posed by the SAVE Act within the wider context of coercive and misogynistic views on the right. I wrote about it for @liberalcurrents.com www.liberalcurrents.com/we-need-to-t...

Why does someone who overstayed their visa need to be held in shackles? Does any child belong in a prison camp? Does anybody deserve to be underfed, or brutalized, or denied medical care? presswatchers.org/2026/02/the-...

The robots in the Chunwan Gala are impressive youtu.be/R40IDdAkRZM

Happy New Year, everyone! 新年快乐！ I always enjoy the celebration this time of year. In the past I have done something special, but I was very low key this year. No party, no karaoke, no hongbao for the kids. Normal workday and then crash. I'm hopeful for the new year, but we have a lot of work

NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality. Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:

As the sun is setting we want to wish a Happy Lunar New Year to all who are observing. And, a special thanks to @talinmarket and @abqliondance for New Years celebrations today. We also want to wish Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing. Wishing you joyful blessings and meaningful celebrations! ✨❤️

Wishing all a joyful Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Fire Horse 🐎 🔥 bring strength, energy, and new beginnings.

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Happy Year of the Fire Horse! May this lunar new year be full of positive changes, transformation, and new opportunities.

People celebrating Lunar New Year welcomed the Year of the Horse with fireworks, festivals and temple visits. nyti.ms/3OtyyfV

Happy Lunar New Year and Year of the Horse! This year's celebration reminds me of my experience coming across wild horses while climbing, and seeing their speed and strength.

I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.

“We’ve not gotten anything from the federal government,” Moriarty says. “To tell you how odd this situation is, we are getting our information from the media … we are not getting that from the federal government.” Listen to the full podcast here: theintercept.com/2026/01/30/m...

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐎🔥 May this Year of the Fire Horse bring courage, fearless action, and powerful transformation. 
Wishing you and yours joy, resilience, and bold new beginnings!

Happy Lunar New Year, Los Angeles! Wishing all a happy, healthy, and prosperous Year of the Horse!

The Year of the Horse brings auspicious tidings – it’s a time for new beginnings, bold action, and change. I wish everyone in CD-29 and around the world a happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year, WA-09! I hope the year of the horse brings good fortune to you all.

Happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating in NJ and around the world! I love this time of the year as our family comes together to cook our favorite foods and celebrate new beginnings. I hope this next year is one filled with good luck and fortune for you and your loved ones.

Happy Lunar New Year! I hope that the Year of the Horse brings everyone celebrating peace, prosperity, and growth.

Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, celebrated by nearly 2 billion people around the world and more than 300,000 residents here in New Jersey. Happy Year of the Horse. May the year bring prosperity, good health, and good fortune.

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Wishing everyone a joyful Lunar New Year! Proud to celebrate with friends and neighbors in Queens and around the world as we welcome the Year of the Horse. May this year bring happiness, prosperity, and good health to all!

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing all who celebrate and their loved ones good health, fortune, and prosperity as we welcome the Year of the Horse.