As opposed to the blatant redistricting in red states to disenfranchise POC.

Last night I wrote, “It’s going to be another blockbuster, high-stakes legal week. If you feel a bit overwhelmed...remember that I’ll be here for you all week to try and keep things organized and understandable.” I didn’t expect it to be this soon, but here we are. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

NOTE: (1/3) This handshake deal is for a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would extend government funding only through 1/30/26, with a "minibus" of three full-year appropriations bills that would fund specific programs/agencies, including SNAP benefits, through 9/30/26.

Trump just pardoned the entire 2020 coup cast…Giuliani, Meadows, Powell and 74 more. Fantastic. Nothing screams “I’m innocent”…like handing out get-out-of-jail cards to everyone who helped you try to steal an election. Hell of a business model, though.

Trump Attacks Air Traffic Controllers Who Missed Unpaid Shifts During Shutdown Trump urged those who keep planes from colliding to quit meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...

Way to go, Dems…

Your bots don't vote but my Ride Or Die Democrats sure as fuck do!

A Florida, Trump-appointed U.S. attorney is now hunting “dozens” of ex-officials for a grand conspiracy against Dear Leader. When you can’t find a deep state, you build one yourself. Buckle up…there will be plenty of potential “I give up…”moments ahead. Rise above them…ahead of time.

First thing up should be the petition to release the Epstein files.

He caved because he's not up for reelection until 2030.

She should probably stay in prison tbh.. In a letter to President Trump on Monday, also seen by CBS News, Judiciary Committee Democrats wrote that Maxwell "is preparing a 'Commutation Application' for your Administration to review, undoubtedly coming to you for your direct consideration......

This 👇🏻

NEW: Trump grants “full, complete and unconditional” pardons to 77 of his allies who supported plans to subvert the 2020 presidential election. The move marks the president’s latest effort to protect those who backed his attempt to remain in power after losing the election.

Democrats were overwhelmingly united on their shutdown demands. Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame. Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump. Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.

Sunday overnight is the new top of the news-cycle, with the 1st circuit refusing Trump the stay he thought from having to make SNAP payments & now, Justice Jackson ordering briefs in SCOTUS. Get up to speed on what it all means here: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...

Supreme Court ruled that a duly elected member cannot be denied their seat, meaning a judge could step in to administer the oath or order the House to allow it. In other words, once the government reopens, Johnson will no longer be able to act as the gatekeeper.

Once the government reopens, precedent has already been set, if Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Adelita Grijalva, the newly elected representative from Arizona’s 7th District, someone else will. In Powell v. McCormack (1969), the

Or at least what is left of them since I suspect the DoJ has ordered the destruction of anything with Trump in them.

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The only silver lining to last night’s cave.

This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful. Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened. This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.

Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.

Going live in 15 minutes. See you there! www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...

IF THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO, WHAT THE HELL WAS THE POINT OF THE SHUTDOWN @schumer.senate.gov A "PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE" MEANS THAT PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE

Trump is telling Republicans: “Promise them whatever — just get the shutdown off us.” Because he’s feeling the heat from Tuesday’s results and even admitted the shutdown has been “a big factor, negative” for him politically ... So why on earth would Democrats give him air when he’s the one drowning?

They cut out the part of the January 6 speech where he used the word "peacefully," and Trump has been throwing a hissy fit and threatening them over it.

If they could defeat Ukraine in 30 minutes, Ukraine would have already ceased to exist.

It's like Déjà vu all over again.

Republicans have disclosed the deal includes VA funding and USDA (SNAP) funding. More details coming out soon.

Wow I can't believe George Soros bought up all those seats and paid all those people to dress up as Commanders fans

Mike Johnson hanging out with Trump at the Commanders game during the government shutdown

Wow I can't believe George Soros bought up all those seats and paid all those people to dress up as Commanders fans

Sen Dems: OK, we'll vote to open the government if all promise to give us a vote on health-care in the future. Sen Repubs: (to each other "omg this is like taking candy from a baby") Yes deal!!! Sen Dems: You guys promise? We are trusting you Sen Repubs: Would we ever lie to you 😉

Dems should be all over THIS, not caving on a shutdown and healthcare premiums on which the publicly currently clearly blame Trump and the GOP for.

After Tuesday’s elections, Republicans are even more desperate to prevent free and fair elections in 2026. In this video, I lay out the eight things we should all expect next and what we can do to fight back. youtu.be/7rSwJPz2MRo?...

President Donald Trump was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd at the Commanders ga— … oh, wait wrong clip

"What you're hearing is not what's happening ... Everyone loves me!"

The GOP claim that Democrats are responsible for the shutdown keeps being undermined by Trump, who is demanding they unilaterally end it by abolishing the filibuster. Trump says Republicans are being killed and he’s not wrong. They control the federal government.

Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country. Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right. The solution: Medicare for All.

NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...

This promise is worthless but I understand the politics of it. This leaves all the damage at the feet of Republicans going into the midterms. Well played Democrats. Well played.

There is also a special election in TN-07 on December 02 that should go Republican - is MAGA MIKE waiting to swear in Grijalva until after the Tennessee vote is certified ?

A promised vote on the ACA? See, they can’t include the ACA without having to bring the House back into session - and they’d have to swear in Grijalva. That’s what this is all about. Protecting the Epstein files.

I just hope the former Capitol PD officer who was accused in the story of being the J6 pipe bomber sues The Blaze and this writer. He got his 13 million viral views. Now it looks like maybe he’s talked to a lawyer about it.

“A promise of a vote on healthcare” is nothing

Done deal. Government is reopening. Republicans made it clear no matter what it cost they were going to destroy the ACA.

Trump intentionally starving Americans is a crime against humanity. Every other President--including Trump in his first term--ensured SNAP benefits during a govt shutdown were paid so that Americans in need could eat. But not Trump. My new article: deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/trump-inte...