Trump employee tells FBI that Trump directed boxes to be moved at Mar-a-Lago after subpoena served
An employee of the crooked former president told federal agents that Trump directly ordered him to move stolen documents at Mar-a-Lago — clearly demonstrating knowledge of guilt.

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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Trump gets terrible news in defamation lawsuit
The avowed sexual predator and former president will have to answer questions under oath next week in a defamation lawsuit lodged by a writer who says he raped her in the mid-1990s, a judge ruled Wednesday.

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We’ve got to stop Trump’s lapdogs from taking over Congress
DCCC: If Kevin McCarthy and the rest of the pro-Trump insurrectionists take control of Congress, they’re going to unleash a wave of extremism that could change America forever. Can you chip in to make sure that doesn’t happen?

US Treasury Department is investigating Ron DeSantis’ misappropriation of pandemic funds for migrant stunt
The Florida governor’s shockingly cruel exploitation of vulnerable migrants for political gain could soon land him in very hot water as the federal government begins sniffing around his redirecting of funds to pay for the flights.

Take Action: Call on President Biden to commit to phasing out fossil fuels!

Former San Antonio cop charged with aggravated assault in shooting of 17-year-old in McDonald’s parking lot
The video of the horrifying incident quickly went viral, prompting a swift response against the officer, but one shudders to think what would have happened if his body cam had been disabled.

Take Action: Tell President Biden to take action to fix Puerto Rico’s power crisis!

Alex Jones mocks Sandy Hook families after jury orders him to pay them $965 million
The conspiracy theorist responded to the ruling by boasting that his victims will never see the money they’re owed because apparently Jones doesn’t think they’ve suffered enough yet.

Take Action: Tell “Dank Brandon” to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level!

Rail union rejects deal brokered by White House, renewing possibility of nationwide strike
A union representing about 12,000 rail workers voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House last month ahead of a possible rail strike. This vote will force the two sides back to the negotiating table and creates the possibility of a nationwide strike. The potential work stoppage could paralyze the nation’s supply chain and transportation rail service later this fall as the US enters peak holiday season.

OPEC, Russia and the MAGA-GOP are cozying up before the midterm elections
OD Action partner: Oil producers get richer, Putin pulls in more revenue for his morally-twisted war and raising gas prices helps the election chances of the MAGA cult.

Peter Thiel is sending fake newspapers to voters pushing his terrible candidates
The far-right billionaire is desperate to get his reactionary puppets into positions of power and he’s resorting to increasingly bizarre methods to trick Americans into voting for them.

Minnesota Trump supporter who falsely accused left-wing vandals of setting fire he staged pleads guilty to fraud
MAGA freaks are so dedicated to the idea that they’re victims that they’re willing to actively victimize themselves to maintain the illusion.

Avid Michigan election denier hired as an employee in county clerk’s office
MAGA fascists are systematically infiltrating positions of power all across the country and unless immediate action is taken to oust them we could see American democracy itself go up in flames.

QAnon and white nationalist-linked media provide friendly platform for Arizona MAGA gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake
The election denier’s deep and dark connections to the worst elements of American society would be completely disqualifying in a sane society, but Trumpism is the furthest thing from sane.

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Trump employee tells FBI that ex-president ordered boxes to be moved at Mar-a-Lago to shield them from subpoena
An employee of the crooked ex-president told federal agents that Trump directly ordered him to move stolen documents at Mar-a-Lago after feds served a subpoena demanding their return — clearly demonstrating knowledge of guilt.

Take Action: Stop Republicans’ scheme to ban abortion rights nationwide!

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Trump gets terrible news in defamation lawsuit
The disgraced ex-president, accused of various sexual assaults for decades, will have to answer questions under oath next week in a defamation lawsuit lodged by a writer who says he raped her in the mid-1990s, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Take Action: Charge Donald Trump!

The GOP is just a few seats away from passing a national abortion ban
NextGen: Every woman in the country could have her bodily autonomy ripped away from her by radical zealots if we don’t win this November. The stakes could not be any higher. NEXTGEN is working around the clock to mobilize young voters and make sure we have the turnout we need to protect our majorities in Congress. Can you chip in to help elect pro-choice Democrats up and down the ballot?

US Treasury Department is investigating Ron DeSantis’ misappropriation of pandemic funds for migrant-trafficking stunt
The Florida governor’s shockingly cruel exploitation of vulnerable migrants for political gain could soon land him in very hot water. Turns out redirecting COVID-relief funds to pay for inhumane political stunts is frowned upon by the federal government.

Take Action: Call on President Biden to commit to phasing out fossil fuels!

Former San Antonio cop charged with aggravated assault in horrific shooting of 17-year-old in McDonald’s parking lot
The video of the horrifying attack — which left the innocent teenager on life support — quickly went viral, prompting a swift response against the officer, but one shudders to think what would have happened if his body cam had been disabled.

Take Action: Tell President Biden to take action to fix Puerto Rico’s power crisis!

Alex Jones mocks Sandy Hook families after jury orders him to pay them $965 million
The rabble-rousing conspiracy theorist responded to the seismic ruling by boasting that his victims will never see the money they’re owed, because apparently Jones doesn’t think they’ve suffered enough yet.

Take Action: Tell “Dank Brandon” to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level!

Rail union rejects deal brokered by White House, renewing possibility of nationwide strike
A union representing about 12,000 rail workers voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House last month averting an historic and crippling strike. An upcoming vote will force the two sides back to the negotiating table, renewing the possibility of a nationwide work stoppage that could paralyze the nation’s supply chain and transportation rail service later this fall as the US enters peak holiday season.

The death knell for Herschel Walker’s campaign
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: He won’t come back from this.

Peter Thiel is sending fake newspapers to voters pushing his terrible candidates
The far-right billionaire is desperate to get his reactionary puppets into positions of power, and he’s resorting to increasingly bizarre methods to trick Americans into voting for them.

Minnesota Trump supporter who falsely accused left-wing vandals of setting fire he staged pleads guilty to fraud
MAGA minions are so dedicated to the idea of victimhood they’re willing to actively victimize themselves to maintain the illusion.

Avid Michigan election denier hired as an employee in county clerk’s office
MAGA fascists are systematically infiltrating positions of power across the country — and unless immediate action is taken to oust them we could see American democracy itself go up in flames.

LA City Council president resigns following leaked racist remarks
Former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez resigned from her seat Wednesday, becoming the first to do so out of three council members overheard making stunningly racist and disparaging comments about colleagues, igniting public fury and prompting calls from President Biden and other prominent Democrats for accountability.

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