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Orban copied Trump. Trump copied Orban. And in the end, the people of Hungary chose democracy and the rule of law. As will happen here too. But only if we do our work, like they did.

Apparently, it is now acceptable to attain a new status in life, simply by proclamation. I hereby declare I am a 6' 2", 27 yr-old EGOT winner who is currently dating Taylor Swift. Thank you for your attention to our delusions.

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

Look around. Every corner of this country is awake. People flooding the streets not out of hate, but out of love—for each other, for freedom, for the idea that we still matter. They want us to be afraid. To stay home. To be quiet. We refuse. This is what democracy looks like.

The president has one core job under the Constitution: to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.” Not thwarted, diverted, blunted, revised or ignored. Faithfully executed.

Just a bunch of paid domestic terrorists in Portland, Maine.

No Kings Maine

Happy No Kings Day, America. It couldn't happen at a better time.

Today in Politics, Bulletin 231. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

If you’ve never been to a protest like “No Kings” and worry it will be a downer or a bore, I’m here to tell you it’s fun and inspiring. It will make you feel better about people, and we need that after seeing all those MAGA thugs and liars on the news. You are not alone. Get your ass out there!

There will be another no kings protest! Get your shirt and hat today! Wearthemoutproducts.com

Peaceful protest against an out of control President is the American way. #NoKings

Top marks for signage…

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

@warren.senate.gov

This is simple. Congress should not willingly pay the bills to fund the most serious assault on political freedom in our lifetime - an assault that may collapse democracy as we know it if we don't fight back.

Repost if you think Hegseth shouldn't be allowed to vote. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Update: I offered this simple amendment in the Appropriations Committee to say no President can withhold funds from a college to try to control their speech. Failed 14-15. Every Republican voted to endorse Trump’s censorship.

JAMIE LEE CURTIS REACTS TO 'LATE SHOW' CANCELLATION: 'THEY'RE TRYING TO SILENCE PEOPLE'

Oh So true!

I’m looking forward to Stephen Colbert sharpening his knife over this year to show the capitulating Paramount what free speech is all about.

The 4th of July #4thofjuly #freedom #USA #blacksky #immigration

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the news of emancipation finally reaching America's last enslaved people, and we recommit to fighting to deliver the true promise of America for all, even against right-wing backlash.

We will never let the extremists cancel our history.

When NO KINGS reigns over your parade. #SAD 🤣

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

TODAY 6/14/25, we peacefully make our voices heard... NO KINGS!* 🇺🇸 *Also NO: CONVICTED FELONS/PATHOLOGICAL LIARS/DRAFT DODGERS/ADJUDICATED RAPISTS/SHORT-FINGERED VULGARIANS/MALIGNANT NARCISSISTS & ANYONE WHO INCITED AN INSURRECTION IN AN ATTEMPTED COUP AGAINST HIS OWN COUNTRY a/k/a TRAITORS ✊

In America, we have no Kings, no Queens, no nobles, no dictators, and no emperors. We have no slaves, no serfs and no subjects. Just us—‘We the People.’

Masked agents in unmarked cars disappearing people from the street and shipping them to a dictator’s prison. Executive branch officials blowing off federal court orders, wrestling members of Congress to the ground and handcuffing them for asking a question. Smells like fascism.

Just sat down on the Capitol Steps with my good friend @booker.senate.gov to have a real conversation about the dangerous situation we confront in America. And what we can all do to stop it. Tune in live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBej...

Trump is trying to fix the rules so he gets to rule forever; following the authoritarian playbook to the letter: - harass or co-opt the press - weaken the lawyers - silence universities and student protest - cut off funding for the opposition But we won’t let him win.

If anyone out there was undecided on whether Trump is operationalizing a precise, coordinated plan to destroy our democracy so he can rule until he dies, the move to shut down Act Blue, the primary way Democrats’ campaigns are funded, should be the final proof point.

Trump said no exceptions to his tariffs. Then, Apple CEO Tim Cook went to work “behind the scenes” — and poof, iPhone tariffs are cut. That looks like corruption, plain and simple. I’m pressing Trump officials — and Tim Cook himself — for answers. www.youtube.com/shorts/-RZH8...

This fails the common sense test. Tax the rich. Invest in families. Lower costs for working people. And reject this Republican trickle-down economic nonsense.

Trump’s war on higher ed and public schools has expanded to an exciting new front: pre-K! Elon Musk and DOGE are shutting down a preschool near you. The richest government contractor in the world will stop those 3-year olds from defrauding our people.

#NoKings

The Trump administration is now proposing to completely eliminate Head Start. That would be a Hard NO.

President Trump's attempt to fire two independent FTC commissioners is an attack on the agency's essential work fighting consumer fraud, online scams and business monopoly. More than 200 Congressional Democrats are saying 'hell no.' The President has no right to destroy the FTC.

Holy shit you guys. This ad for Iowa Senate candidate Nathan Sage is f’ng fire. A Marine mechanic raised in a trailer park is about to send Trump humping toady Joni Ernst back to castrating hogs. And we can help him do it. LFG!!! 👇 actl.ink/ntsgcmpln?re... youtu.be/wOYyZYSn_vg?...

@jojofromjerz.bsky.social can we get some traction on stopping the Save Act. Why are men in Congress so obsessed with taking women back to another century?!

@aoc.bsky.social please help stop the Save Act!!

@warren.senate.gov Please help stop the Save Act! Why are men so obsessed with women’s issues. It’s time to reverse the conversation.

Even Trump’s Bibles they sold for $60 to the rubes were Made in China for $3.

The president is not a king. The Constitution could not be clearer: No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice. Donald Trump would rather fantasize about a fictional third term than do anything to lower costs for working families.

The biggest entitlement crisis in America is Trump and Musk’s sense of entitlement—they think they own the country. But we’re going to defend Social Security and Medicare against Musk’s chainsaw as the slash-and-burn campaign continues.

Dozens of Members of the Ukraine Caucus are here to stand strong for democracy, freedom and international law against Trump, Putin and Musk.

Illegally and arbitrarily fired by Elon Musk, my constituent Dr. Lauren McGee is standing strong with me for all federal employees at the Joint Address in the Capitol tonight. Lauren's pediatric cancer research at the NIH saves lives, but DOGE throws everything into chaos.

Tonight I’m joined by Doug, a National Science Foundation employee who was recently fired. Doug was working to bring more scientific research money into the United States. Firing him is the opposite of efficiency.