From the sworn testimony of Special Counsel Jack Smith 2 weeks ago.

"Iron laws of the world"? Some of America's most important national accomplishments are about leading humanity away from this kind of bullshit. If we let ideologues like Stephen Miller drag us back into a world where brute force is all that matters, all of us will be less safe.

On this January 6, 2026, a look back at our essay on the eve of the pardons of those who attacked the Capitol on January 6th, 2021. substack.com/profile/5411...

Jack Smith’s Testimony: A Reminder that Donald J. Trump Owns All of It... superb account and analysis open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

Pete, we need you to run for president.

Jack Smith told lawmakers Trump was 'the most culpable' in election interference case, deposition transcript shows www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Now listen, I know everyone who follows me and @standupforscience.bsky.social hasn’t signed to endorse the articles of impeachment against RFK Jr. yet. So, go do that: standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr It helps us amp up attention on this as Congress comes back from holiday.

Right now, the administration is simultaneously claiming this is a law-enforcement arrest (minimal scope) and announcing we’ll “run the country” (open-ended commitment). No one with political skin in the game (cliche!) is required to explain that contradiction. open.substack.com/pub/johnfdic...

Pete Buttigieg Is Correct......

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social frames it so clearly. As always.

I hope Congress acts asap to make this guidance ultimately unnecessary, but until then, offering some guidance and tips if you or a loved one’s care access is being impacted due to federal inaction.

This AFTER remains of a 30 ft boat washed ashore, with burned bodies inside & packages (small) of what residue tests establish was nothing more than Marijuana; which is legal for recreational use in several states. It's just murder. apnews.com/article/boat...

In today's #WellNoShit news...

In 2026, we are taking back our science. You don’t have to love all our tactics, but please trust me when I say @standupforscience.bsky.social is on the right side of history and we will remain so. The original call out remains: GET IN, DORKS! open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...

A top Republican in Minnesota recently admitted to "steering" the viral fraud video that sparked recent controversy about the state's social programs.

This latest reporting shows Bondi, Blanche, and others at the DOJ have been lying to the American people about the Epstein files since day one. The less than 40,000 pages that have been released represent less than 0.01% of all the total documents. They are hiding something.

Senate Republicans had multiple chances to work with us to stop premiums from skyrocketing—and they blocked action every time. While Republicans chose to do nothing, Democrats are fighting to lower costs, protect coverage, and make life more affordable.

Starting tomorrow, Americans will face a health care crisis caused by Republican obstruction and total inaction. Millions will lose health care Millions will see costs spike by thousands Millions of families, small business owners, older Americans, farmers and ranchers will face impossible choices.

A ruling issued Tuesday by Federal District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. threatens to undermine the government's case against immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia and potentially damage Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's reputation.

Sending prayers to her family. She was an extraordinary young woman. If you haven’t, read her superb essay in @newyorker.com about her journey since her cancer diagnosis. A remarkable person. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

And even at the end she tried to stop her most dangerous relative

Flu is widespread right now, and it is a dangerous, unpredictable virus. Vaccination is the gold standard for protection. However if you have flu-like symptoms, get tested immediately. Tamiflu is effective as a treatment but should be started within the first 48 hours of symptom onset.

Stephen Colbert when asked if he could change bodies with someone for 24 hours: “I would slip inside the skin of our President and I would resign” #BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #TruthWarriors #TruthWarriors #antitrump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #trumpLiesMatter #ImpeachTrumpNOW

Trump on Jan. 9, 2024: “I was never on Epstein’s plane.” Newly released documents: Trump was on Epstein’s plane multiple times.

This is the worst case scenario that everybody was worried about

Biden is living rent-free in Trump’s mind: Joe reacts to president's misleading address www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFhN...

@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social: ‘Immoral’ is Donald Trump’s brand, and his chief of staff just proved it www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn6B...

Kristof: 700,000 lives lost because Trump White House treated aid as a game youtu.be/5pwRhqioW7c

Kash Patel Gets It Wrong In Yet ANOTHER High Profile Shooting Incident youtu.be/G0F8oWkqQuM?...

Boycott CBS I have and I don’t miss it.

CBS is now a Trump Propaganda network. Can't be trusted. Can't be watched/read.

It's insane that any reputable news organization would go down this path. I guess CBS decided they didn't need to be reputable anymore. Mission accomplished!

At least two of the Brown University students who were on campus when a deadly shooting unfolded there on Saturday have survived school shootings before. “What I’ve been feeling most is just, like, how dare this country allow this to happen to someone like me twice?”

A great win for America. Buttigieg has a great understanding of the State of Play in the chaotic era.

PSA: if you join the ellison/weiss team at CBS News, you are telling the world that you are okay with subverting journalism & bowing to Trump’s autocratic whims. No amount of money or cushy gig can make up for the fact that willingly signing on to all that is an utter disgrace.

Milo endorses his friend @repdangoldman.bsky.social He deserves to keep his seat! We are lucky to have him!

Who did it better???

I’m honored to have Congressman Bera’s support and look forward to joining him in the Congressional Doctors Caucus!

Yay! 🎉🎉🎉 Pete Buttigieg will be on Jimmy Kimmel's show on Wednesday 👏👏👏

I am taking the next few days off from writing to prepare for a Supreme Court argument. If you want to support Democracy Docket during my pause, here is there link. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

Protesters in New Orleans made it nearly impossible for Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino to lead an operation to detain undocumented immigrants.

Overall trust in scientists and medical professionals is still rather high (Pew 2024). And only about 7% of American/Canadian respondents in a study (Gravelle 2022) are stridently anti-vax. MAHA is platforming views of a very small minority, to erode the majority.

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has declared Donald Trump and Fox News presenters "hypocrites" after the president was seen falling asleep in a cabinet meeting.

This is really important. Both in the fact of IMLS reinstating grants. (Which have been *crucial* for libraries and civic life across the country. Notably in rural areas.) And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.

The president is falling asleep durring a White House cabinet meeting with each member praising him for his resilience. What are we doing America? This is so embarrassing.

This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

I just find it hilarious that his whole cabinet is sloberring praise all over him with ridiculous hyperbole and he is falling asleep while they're doing it. You couldn't write comedy better than this. It's better than VEEP.

This doesn't get enough attention...