Shanlon Wu

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Thank you for all the wonderful performances - rest well, Walter Koenig.

Good news: Maurene Comey is back at SDNY after a judge ruled her firing unlawful Who trusts a case if the prosecutor’s job hangs on pleasing the president? Rules keep the answer simple, & today they protected more than one person -TN

Trump loyalty could use a legal benefits package. DOJ is reportedly investigating Corey Lewandowski. With his ally Kristi Noem falling out of favor, his political investment isn’t looking great. But has DOJ found its independence, or has Trump found someone expendable?

…well, Daylight Savings time starts with the clocks being set forward around Spring, not back around Fall/Autumn (that's when it ends)

We've seen this movie before - "The new economy of the 1920s benefited too few Americans to be sustainable...." heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-24...

What's the scariest aspect of this? www.wsj.com/world/ukrain...

Preparations being made to safeguard the vote from our federal government - Gift Article wapo.st/4z2uENE

Anybody surprised? thehill.com/homenews/cam...

The Ilhan Omar investigation could run long past the midterms. So why raid now, right before the election? It’s hard to argue this couldn’t wait when the investigation itself is nowhere near finished. https://youtu.be/wNuj8hBRYb4 #IlhanOmar #RICO #Midterms #2026Midterms #JusticeDepartment

Investigators reportedly searched Ilhan Omar’s family’s trash for DNA before getting warrants. Why go that route? They might not have had enough evidence to compel a sample. That’s why the order matters. https://youtu.be/wNuj8hBRYb4 #IlhanOmar #DNAEvidence #FederalInvestigation

“National security” is doing so much heavy lifting, it should invoice the White House. The Supreme Court gave presidents sweeping immunity. Now everything’s a Commander in Chief issue. Funny how accountability never seems to get security clearance. #Trump #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS

Federal agents reportedly raided Ilhan Omar’s home. But the old immigration allegations may be too old to prosecute. So what exactly is the case? A dozen raids suggest investigators are after something bigger. https://youtu.be/wNuj8hBRYb4 #IlhanOmar #FederalInvestigation

The midterms don’t end when the polls close. Watch for ballot seizures and certification fights. California’s Supreme Court ordered Sheriff Bianco to return roughly 650,000 ballots. A badge is not a custody agreement. https://youtu.be/wi8CPNtRB_M #Midterms2026 #ElectionLaw #VotingRights #ShanWu

On the FDR drive in my hometown of NYC - a road named for a President criticized for being a "socialist" - passing the bridge that inspired Paul Simon on a morning walk, lifting him out of depression & fatigue -

Missing from the voter list? Ask about a provisional ballot. Find out what follow up is required. Check registration now. Document and report intimidation. Staying home would save anyone trying to suppress your vote considerable effort. https://youtu.be/wi8CPNtRB_M #Midterms2026 #VotingRights

He fucking murdered her and has yet to face any justice! As of now, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good, Jonathan Ross, has not faced any criminal charges or justice for the incident. The Department of Justice has declined to investigate the shooting, leading to significant public outcry and protests.

9pm Coming up on @newsnation.bsky.social with Leland Vittert On Balance!

ICE at the polls? Federal law prohibits armed federal deployments where elections are held, except to repel armed enemies. An administration nervous about the midterms does not qualify. “Election security” needs legal authority. https://youtu.be/wi8CPNtRB_M #Midterms2026 #VotingRights #ICE

Grateful for the courage of the bystander who took on this murderous coward who wanted to kill helpless children - can only hope their courage isn't twisted by opportunistic politicians. abcnews.com/amp/US/multi...

Group cheered as woman was sexually assaulted at University of Chicago frat house, police report says chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/1...

Is there a difference between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth & Trump's wish to live stream the execution of Nidal Hasan & the beheading videos promoted by terrorists celebrating murder in the name of a "cause"? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Text messages say #Colorado voters' 'ballot request is in.' No request is needed Don't click the link in the text – it's from an Elon Musk conservative political action committee designed to collect information from voters. www.9news.com/article/news...

Fill in the blank "A friend in need is a ___!" Gifted article www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/u...

SCOOP: Rep. Max Miller's girlfriend of nearly two years was just indicted by a grand jury on three charges, including grand theft. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Former serial high school athlete molester who pled guilty to evading banking laws to cover it up while serving as a very corrupt Republican Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert has died. apnews.com/article/denn...

Wasn’t there something else that he did which was really, really evil?

Excellent comprehensive blueprint for Democrats if they take the majority - @normornstein.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2161...

She reported rape. That should have brought questions, follow-up and a serious investigation. If the Cornell DA thought the statement didn’t add up, his job was to find out why. She had already spoken up. The burden of investigating belonged to him. #Cornell #SurvivorsDeserveJustice

A Cornell student reported rape. The DA says the statement he reviewed didn’t establish probable cause. Then explain the gap. What did she tell police? What reached the DA? Who followed up? She reported a sexual assault. She deserved an investigation. #Cornell #SurvivorsDeserveJustice

A student reports rape. The DA says there isn’t enough evidence. Who was supposed to look for it? You can’t find evidence you don’t look for. The Cornell case demands answers. Read the full piece: https://shanlonwu.substack.com/p/the-cornell-rape-case-you-cant-find #Cornell #Accountability

Named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Qui Tam Law. Proud to make the list. Prouder to do the work. Whistleblowers expose the fraud powerful institutions want buried. Making sure they are heard, protected, and ready to fight is the job.

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DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.

Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens — the latest snafu in the department’s attempts to uncover illegal voters across the country. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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