Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
Also Leader Thune and Dean of the Senate Grassley rebuked President Trump’s call for eliminating the blue slip. I think this has been the single worst day for the administration.
Indeed! That's why I spared him above in the thematic magician paragraph — but I also didn't want to add that into the piece because it was already getting too all over the place. But, absolutely.
Begs the question: If (when) the sandcastle topples, what happens to the rubber stamp Court—its elitism is leading us backwards while the Western world goes forth.
Once a rickety structure starts to collapse the process rapidly accelerates. Short of starting a war, I can't see how this administration can escape lame duck status after the midterms.
...starting a war? Hmm... with Venezuela, perhaps? As a distraction and also a rallying cry for jingoism? Worked for Thatcher with the Falklands, so who knows?
Classic authoritarian maneuver. Makes everyone rally around the Maximum Leader, quells individual dissent, and justifies taking extra-legal steps in repressing opposition parties.
There's some good news in your post, Chris. Two items caught my attention this morning, one positive and one very scary. First the latter. The DOJ is proposing a cash reward process to reward people who snitch on anyone they think is doing or saying anything against the administration. The FBI is being tasked to find these people too. My husband said, "We've been here before." Where? Oh, in Germany! I hope this gets flagged by courts, Congress, anyone. It's beyond frightening! The item I found positive is Costco's fight against the administrations heavy handed and illegal tariffs. Go Costco!
Chris, I’m immensely grateful for your reporting, which is why I support your substack. But you know what’s the cherry on top, the ace in the hole, or what have you? It’s that *you ,* and not some nondescript AI voice, read the audio version of your posts! This makes my life just a little bit more pleasant in these dark times.
Garcia, I hope, is just LET GO. I truly do. I cried just knowing he was let go, for now!
JAMES, COMEY (funny but not really) indictments were insults to our system and they just spit back in TRUMP'S DOJS face. FANTASTIC. Bondi needs some hair toner anyway.
I'm no fan of Comey, for his decisions, but I think he was a good FBI Director. James didn't get money for NY, even though their appellate court was lied to, but she is smart and determined and no criminal.
The redistricting is a quid pro quo that is no official POTUS act....I mean really?
I love MIAMI, GEORGIA, and yes the IN REDISTRICTING but any redistricting is such a PISS ME OFF ISSUE BECAUSE THE PILLAR OF 6....
Also Leader Thune and Dean of the Senate Grassley rebuked President Trump’s call for eliminating the blue slip. I think this has been the single worst day for the administration.
Indeed! That's why I spared him above in the thematic magician paragraph — but I also didn't want to add that into the piece because it was already getting too all over the place. But, absolutely.
The Indiana vote was a genuine shock and about the last thing I would have expected. Hopefully it's a harbinger.
I agree - this news makes me more hopeful than I have been for awhile now
Begs the question: If (when) the sandcastle topples, what happens to the rubber stamp Court—its elitism is leading us backwards while the Western world goes forth.
Once a rickety structure starts to collapse the process rapidly accelerates. Short of starting a war, I can't see how this administration can escape lame duck status after the midterms.
...starting a war? Hmm... with Venezuela, perhaps? As a distraction and also a rallying cry for jingoism? Worked for Thatcher with the Falklands, so who knows?
Classic authoritarian maneuver. Makes everyone rally around the Maximum Leader, quells individual dissent, and justifies taking extra-legal steps in repressing opposition parties.
He will have to impose martial law and courts-martial.
As part of the cult wakes, and the toy ain’t so shiny anymore … expect the thud of boots.
Thank you, thank you for your careful analysis and writing. This is all good news.
There's some good news in your post, Chris. Two items caught my attention this morning, one positive and one very scary. First the latter. The DOJ is proposing a cash reward process to reward people who snitch on anyone they think is doing or saying anything against the administration. The FBI is being tasked to find these people too. My husband said, "We've been here before." Where? Oh, in Germany! I hope this gets flagged by courts, Congress, anyone. It's beyond frightening! The item I found positive is Costco's fight against the administrations heavy handed and illegal tariffs. Go Costco!
‘more to come’ Any idea of what this might be?
He's going home! Thank goodness - let this be a sign of more good news to come. Thank you for your coverage!
Chris, I’m immensely grateful for your reporting, which is why I support your substack. But you know what’s the cherry on top, the ace in the hole, or what have you? It’s that *you ,* and not some nondescript AI voice, read the audio version of your posts! This makes my life just a little bit more pleasant in these dark times.
Garcia, I hope, is just LET GO. I truly do. I cried just knowing he was let go, for now!
JAMES, COMEY (funny but not really) indictments were insults to our system and they just spit back in TRUMP'S DOJS face. FANTASTIC. Bondi needs some hair toner anyway.
I'm no fan of Comey, for his decisions, but I think he was a good FBI Director. James didn't get money for NY, even though their appellate court was lied to, but she is smart and determined and no criminal.
The redistricting is a quid pro quo that is no official POTUS act....I mean really?
I love MIAMI, GEORGIA, and yes the IN REDISTRICTING but any redistricting is such a PISS ME OFF ISSUE BECAUSE THE PILLAR OF 6....
Finally. We are sorry for your and your families mistreatment and your pain! I am sorry we didn't/couldn't stop it.
Oh, that third paragraph—in a nutshell.