Donald Trump is trying to shut down the CFPB, an agency that has returned $21 billion to Americans who were cheated by big banks and giant corporations. I joined my fellow @banking.senate.gov to break down what it means for you. Trump is siding with the scammers. We’re fighting back.

Federal agents are arresting American citizens. This isn’t about public safety - it’s about stoking fear. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

The blue tsunami continues!! 🌊🌊🌊

It’s law. Active members of the Armed Forces should not obey unlawful or illegal orders. This country deserves a President and federal law enforcement that uphold the law, not use the threat of prosecution to chill speech.

FUN FACT: Democrats have won or overperformed in 226 out of 254 key and special elections this year — nearly 90%.

The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.

While this isn't the headline when you actually click on the story, kudos to the @nytimes.com headline writer for finally telling the truth in a headline.

Hell yes, another fantastic victory after Democratic candidate Eileen Higgins was elected Mayor of Miami flipping it from red to blue and becoming Miami’s first Democratic Mayor in 30 years. A hopeful sign for things to come.

SCOTUS’ conservative majority seemed ready to hand Trump unfettered removal powers that only Congress obtains during oral arguments in a challenge to his termination of Rebecca Slaughter, the last remaining Democratic FTC commissioner. https://bit.ly/4iJGpRM

Tonight’s repeal of Utah’s ban of teacher collective bargaining is a historic step in the right direction to return respect and dignity to the workers of Utah. Here's my full statement. www.aft.org/press-releas...

#BetteMidler and #PaulSimon sing #BeiMirBistDuShein at the #ChildrensHealthFund 2011

Republicans are lying to you about the economy. They think the affordability crisis is a hoax. You deserve better.

And SHE WON!!!

Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak, CNN projects

With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office. Congrats, Mayor-elect!

🇬🇧 🇺🇸 WATCH — @mrjamesob.bsky.social: “I’m going to say this slowly… The President of The United States of America has sided with Putin against the United Kingdom. He has put the whole of Europe in the crosshairs.”

Schumer: "I plan to demand Secretary Hegseth give the total, unedited videos of what happened in the September 2 boat strikes ... second, I will demand of Rubio and Hegseth, What the hell is going on in the Caribbean and Venezuela? How far do they plan to go?"

Every single House Democrat has signed onto legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. We just need 4 Republicans to join us. The clock is ticking, and House Democrats are racing to save health care.

I would love to see my state senator, @saraheckhardttx.bsky.social, be part of the first Democrats to win statewide election in decades. It could happen! www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/s...

The first known use of ‘conspiracy theory’ was in 1863…or so they want you to believe.

Via Andrea Tinker: A group of University of Alabama alumni are raising money to help independently publish two student publications suspended by UA last week over alleged violations of the Trump administration's anti-DEI policies. https://ow.ly/Fm7p50XFWX8

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Monday dismissed Missouri Republicans’ attempt to stop voters from pursuing a referendum against the state’s newly gerrymandered congressional map. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

It’s time to stop saying that we need to understand these people. We do understand them. We understand that they have dug in their heels so deeply, they will not be moved by anything: not facts or data or truth or their own eyes. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-cant-ch...

From Amnesty International:

🚨SPECIAL ELECTION - GEORGIA STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23🚨 Democrat: Scott Sanders Election Date: 🗓️THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH🗓️ Area: North of Atlanta; Canton, Keithbsurg (see map) Notes: Very red seat, but this is the primary so it's 1 D vs. 5 Rs, so the objective is to get the Dem into the Top 2.

🚨SPECIAL ELECTION - FLORIDA STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90🚨 Democrat: Rob Long Election Date: 🗓️THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH🗓️ Area: Boynton Beach, FL Notes: This race is to keep this seat blue, but every vote counts, and it would be nice to rack up some Dem overperformances in Florida ahead of 2026.

Bryan Reisberg spends one day a week taking shelter dogs out of their kennels, slipping them in a “adopt me” backpack and carrying them around New York. His goal is to help people see shelter dogs the way he does: curious, sweet and full of potential. https://wapo.st/4iPToS0

NEW: Last year we found the acceptable level of exposure to formaldehyde set by the EPA left people at risk for cancer. Now the Trump administration has roughly doubled it www.propublica.org/article/epa-...

On Tuesday morning I am arguing an important campaign finance case in the Supreme Court. I will be off line until that is over. In the meantime, stay informed about what else is happening to democracy in court by following @democracydocket.com and visiting www.democracydocket.com Be back soon!

"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat. Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..." coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...

Trump is using your taxpayer dollars to fix a mess he created after his tariffs nearly put so many farmers out of business. And meanwhile, his tariffs are still inflating your grocery bills. The American people deserve better.

Trump's reckless tariffs have been crushing farmers. He found $40 billion to bail out Argentina. But only $12 billion to help the farmers hurt by his policies. You deserve better.

Jonathan Turley is obsessed with me to the point that it's creepy. I suppose I can't expect more from a guy who is essentially just Mike Lindell with tenure.

Normal Person: "Wow. I didn't vote for Kamala Harris. She said over and over what Trump was going to do to us, and she was right. I should have voted for her." Leftists: "Wow. I didn't vote for Kamala Harris. You really should have provided a better candidate who could have earned my vote."

Kamala Harris did 2 (TWO!) events with Liz Cheney over a day and a half. And she did not make a single policy change to appease conservatives. Get over yourself.

lol so to me when I see yt folks on the left be like "omg give X the keys to democracy" I'm just like... Why don't y'all want to do the work it takes to save yourselves? Why are you always asking someone else to do your homework?

complaining about paywalls when so many journalists are being laid off and there are fewer market incentives to do great reporting and in-depth investigations, data analysis and features is also wild when everyone understands you need to pay for electronics, streaming services, and utilities

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The last 2 times Democrats had trifectas they passed the ACA, ARP & IRA & the 111th & 117th Congresses were the most productive in decades. Even with a slim House majority & a 50-50 Senate, the Democrats were also able to get numerous pieces of bipartisan legislation passed including: 5️⃣/8️⃣

Some MAGA Republicans may turn against Trump if they suffer enough, but the beliefs that the far left spreads about the Democrats, such as them being the same as the GOP, not doing anything when they’re in power & that they’re not putting up a fight against the Trump alienates potential voters. 2️⃣/8️⃣

I’d take it a step further: If you supported Uncommitted, you helped Trump. Even if you voted for Kamala in the end. Because you weakened the Democratic message and hurt turnout.

Again, since certain people can't wrap their heads around this pretty simple concept: If you voted for Kamala, you helped Kamala. If you voted for Trump, you helped Trump. If you voted 3rd Party, you helped Trump. If you stayed home, you helped Trump.

Nobody. I do not think you can eat chair

Independents Drive Approval of ACA to New High of 57% 91% of Democrats, 63% of independents and 15% of Republicans approve of the 2010 healthcare law news.gallup.com/poll/699449/...

The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent. It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.

It’s probably just a coincidence that Trump is decorating the Oval Office just like a parlor at Jeffrey Epstein’s house.