supreme court's tiktok ban: because censorship is patriotic now
Supreme Court Justices seen contemplating their next move in the never-ending game of 'Who Needs the First Amendment Anyway?'
Ah, the US Supreme Court, always finding new ways to dazzle us with their breathtaking commitment to freedom of speech—by unanimously upholding a TikTok ban straight out of a fascist playbook. Apparently, nothing screams 'national security' like nuking a social media platform because some lawmakers got their knickers in a twist over videos of Gaza airstrikes. Let's all pretend that banning a foreign media app is not something usually done by repressive regimes.
But sure, let's give the government
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supreme court to ponder if constitution means what it says
In the meantime, Jenny Harris protests in support of a concept as radical as 'following the Constitution'.
The Supreme Court, clearly tired of predictability, has agreed to hear arguments on the Trump administration's imaginative interpretation of the 14th Amendment. You know, the one that’s only been around since the Civil War—so obviously due for a modern twist. Trump’s executive order aims to redefine 'birthright citizenship' based on the completely reasonable argument that some babies should be less American than others, depending on their parents' travel plans. Because nothing says 'upholding American values' like debating who truly deserves to be an American.
In a move that surprises exactly no one, the administration argues that tourists and other temporarily present individuals aren't 'subject to U.S. jurisdiction'. In other words, their children are apparently ghosts floating through the land of the free without the pesky burden of citizenship. Lower courts have been such buzzkills by citing the actual text of the Constitution, blocking this reimagined civics lesson. But sure, let’s take it to the Supreme Court and see if they decide that words still have meaning.
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trump vs npr: public radio's epic court showdown
Just another day at NPR headquarters—where unbiased news is somehow a radical concept in Trump's America.
In the ongoing saga of Trump's war on the media, NPR finds itself defending the radical notion that public broadcasters are, in fact, not the enemy of the state. Who knew wanting unbiased news coverage would be so controversial? Trump's executive order to slash federal funds for NPR and PBS—for their alleged 'ideological bias'—is the latest episode of this reality show masquerading as a presidency. Because nothing screams 'unconstitutional' like blatant retaliation against the press, right? Meanwhile, the Justice Department argues that NPR hasn't 'suffered true damage,' as if layoffs and programming cuts are just minor inconveniences. Judge Randolph D. Moss seemed to have a skeptical eyebrow raised higher than Trump's approval ratings. Will truth and justice prevail? Or will this just be another chapter in the 'make Orwell fiction again' chronicles?
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another trump attempt at constitutional gymnastics fails
Trump discussing AI while his understanding of the Constitution remains in beta testing.
In a shocking turn of events, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to uphold the Constitution, effectively blocking Trump's latest executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Because nothing says 'presidential legacy' like repeatedly trying to rewrite the 14th Amendment with a Sharpie. The decision acts as a gentle reminder to the administration that yes, the 14th Amendment is still a thing, and no, executive orders can't just make inconvenient parts of it disappear.
But sure, let's pretend for a moment Trump's constitutional reinterpretation was more about legal innovation than political gain. The ruling didn't sit well with Judge Patrick Bumatay—Trump's court appointee—who dissented with a flair of skepticism, arguing that states shouldn't wield universal injunctions willy-nilly. Meanwhile, the rest of the panel pointed out this pesky thing called 'complete relief' as a reason the nation's courts just can't ignore the chaos that would ensue from a half-baked approach to citizenship.
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trump's legal smackdown: 4-0
Trump announces his latest 'deal' with a law firm in the Oval Office—because nothing screams judicial competence like executive overreach.
In a truly unprecedented display of judicial unity, Trump's brilliant strategy of attacking elite law firms has hit a roadblock... again. Judge Loren AliKhan, the fourth judge to do so, has blocked Trump's genius executive order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey. Apparently, taking a sledgehammer to the Constitution isn't a great look in court. Who knew?
Judge AliKhan deemed the executive order 'unconstitutional from beginning to end,' which, in other words, means Trump's batting a perfect zero. These orders, aimed at punishing firms like Susman for representing clients he doesn't like, were such a stellar idea that even judges appointed by Republican presidents are calling foul. But sure, let's pretend this campaign against Big Law is about anything other than petty revenge.
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supreme court bestows omnipotence upon executive branch
The Supreme Court: Now available for rubber-stamping executive overreach.
In a bold move that screams 'checks and balances are for suckers', the Supreme Court has decided that federal judges should take a back seat when it comes to enforcing the Constitution. By dramatically limiting universal injunctions, the Court has effectively told Trump—and any future president—that they can issue executive orders with impunity. Because nothing really says 'constitutional republic' like unchecked executive power, right? This decision leaves the door wide open for every American to bring their own lawsuit, because clearly the best way to handle a blatantly unconstitutional policy is to flood an already overwhelmed court system with thousands of individual cases. But sure, let's pretend this is an exercise in judicial restraint.
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judge reminds trump: congress exists
President Trump and his adviser Elon Musk, brainstorming the next great inefficiency under the guise of 'efficiency.'
In yet another attempt to revolutionize the federal government through sheer force of will and penmanship, President Trump found himself thwarted by one of those pesky checks and balances he's heard about. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, a proud Clinton appointee, decided to throw a wrench in the President's grand plans to 'radically restructure and dismantle' the government. Her ruling, a minor inconvenience for the administration, insisted that Trump must actually get Congress involved in major governmental shake-ups. Because apparently, steamrolling entire federal agencies isn't something you can just put on a to-do list.
Judge Illston's temporary restraining order halts Trump's grand 'Department of Government Efficiency' initiative, lovingly dubbed DOGE (thank Elon Musk for that touch of genius), while also pausing the issuance of new reduction-in-force notices. You know, those delightful pink slips Trump was ready to dish out like Halloween candy. But sure, the administration is appealing the ruling because who needs separation of powers when you have 'inherent authority'?
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trump's never-ending vendetta against lawyers goes down in flames
Because nothing says 'I'm a reasonable leader' quite like banning lawyers from doing their jobs.
A federal judge has done the unthinkable: stood up to Trump and declared his executive order targeting Perkins Coie unconstitutional. In other words, a grown-up had to remind the former president that even he can't just make up rules to punish his enemies. We can only imagine Trump's shock when Judge Beryl Howell quoted Shakespeare, essentially labeling his attempt to 'kill all the lawyers' as a tired trope more suited to a reality TV villain than a leader of the free world.
This ruling must hit hard, as it's the first permanent block against Trump's war on law firms he dubs unfriendly. But sure, let's pretend this wasn't a blatant attack on the independence of the legal profession. Perkins Coie is now free to resume its dangerous duties of practicing law and upholding justice—those monsters!
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trump and musk's unconstitutional office demolition derby
President Trump and Elon Musk, plotting the next thrilling episode of 'Government Downsizing: Extreme Edition'.
In a stunning display of unchecked power and disregard for that pesky thing called the Constitution, a coalition of labor unions, nonprofits, and city governments have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's grand vision of turning the federal government into a stylishly empty shell. With Elon Musk, our favorite crypto enthusiast turned pseudo-government efficiency czar, by his side, Trump aims to downsize the federal workforce—because nothing says 'efficient' like mass unemployment. The lawsuit claims Trump's executive order, hilariously titled the 'Department of Government Efficiency' Workforce Optimization Initiative, has overstepped Congress' authority. But sure, let's pretend that Congress, now a silent echo chamber for Trump's whims, actually cares about checks and balances. With so much 'accountability' on display, federal workers might want to start updating their resumes. Irreparable harm? Oh, just another day in Trump's America.
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judge schools white house on basic press freedoms
President Trump proudly standing next to his imaginary friend, the 'Gulf of America' map.
In a stunning blow to the administration's creative naming conventions, a federal judge has ordered the White House to stop playing word games with the Associated Press and let them back in the Oval Office. Trump, who prefers 'Gulf of America' over 'Gulf of Mexico', found himself on the losing side of a First Amendment debate, because nothing says 'freedom' like barring journalists for using internationally recognized names. Naturally, the administration is appealing, because why abide by court rulings when you can drag it through the legal system? But sure, keep telling us it’s about the privilege of covering the president up close. Spoiler alert: it's really about controlling the narrative, or at least trying to.
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Birthright Citizenship Ban: A Fumble in the Political End Zone
lmfao why the fuck is his face so orange and his hands so tiny and white
In a breathtaking display of political theater, Trump, with all the charm of a leaky faucet, now asks the Supreme Court for permission to deny birthright citizenship to innocent babies born on American soil—because who needs history or the Constitution when you have a self-serving agenda? As if the ridiculousness of trying to regulate who can breathe free air in America wasn’t enough, this feeble attempt to spin the judicial system into chaos underscores the administration’s utter contempt for legality. Spoiler alert: Power grabs that leave newborns as collateral damage won’t play well in the court of public opinion—or any court, for that matter. Buckle up, folks, because if Trump has his way, the land of the free could very well turn into the land of the absurd.
Source: washingtonpost.com
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Musk's Doge: The Shadowy Circus of Government Spending Cuts
americas lamest rich person being a lame tit
Welcome to the twisted carnival where Elon Musk plays the ringmaster and Doge is his shady troupe. A federal judge has ordered the 'special government employee' to cough up documents that might reveal if he’s been operating outside the law, like some sort of rogue puppet master pulling strings in a horror show. Meanwhile, the White House has the audacity to play fast and loose with titles and truths, claiming Musk’s influence is negligible while he slashes federal programs like a chainsaw-wielding maniac. Talk about a textbook case of incompetence and entitlement! The only thing more chaotic than Musk’s secret agenda is the sheer hypocrisy from a government that pretends to care about its own constitutional limits.
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Trump's Political Circus: The Return of Gwynne Wilcox
real time photo of the current admin governing
After being unceremoniously booted by Trump to help his corporate buddies, Gwynne Wilcox waltzes back into the NLRB like a warped reality show contestant, greeted like a returning hero! Who knew that firing someone unlawfully would backfire in such a spectacular fashion? For a president who loves calling himself a ‘king,’ he sure has a knack for *turning his own throne into a laughingstock*. Judge Beryl A. Howell served up a reality check, reminding us that there are indeed limits to executive power, unlike Trump’s delusions. Wilcox's return highlights not just executive overreach but also the utter incompetence of a presidency that couldn't even execute a simple dismissal without landing in court. Welcome back to the clown show, where a fired employee becomes the agency's savior and Trump's blunders are just becoming the punchline!
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trump's personal board game: you're fired!
The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, where independent agencies go to lose their independence.
In a decision that practically screams 'independence', the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted President Trump the power to fire Democratic members of independent agencies. Because nothing says checks and balances like letting Trump play musical chairs with the nation's labor and employment boards. Apparently, Trump needs the ability to hire and fire at will because of his deep commitment to accountability—after all, when you're in charge of the executive branch, it helps to have a bunch of yes-men on speed dial.
The ruling overturns nearly a century of precedent set by Humphrey's Executor, which was established to protect these agencies from becoming just another cog in the White House machine. But sure, let's just hand over the keys to the castle because Trump knows best, right? Now we wait as the case likely ascends to the Supreme Court, where the conservative majority seems eager to dismantle anything that stands in the way of executive overreach.
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trump's transgender troop tantrum thwarted
Trump, seen here departing Grand Foyer, probably muttering something about 'fake news' and 'unfair judges'.
In another shocking twist that no one saw coming (except literally everyone), a federal judge has stepped in to halt Trump's latest attempt to kick transgender troops out of the military. Because nothing says 'support the troops' like trying to ban brave Americans willing to risk their lives, right? U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes handed out a reality check, slamming the administration's transparent effort to discriminate against its own service members. Trump's tantrum claims that transgender identity is harmful to military readiness. In other words, let's prioritize bigotry over actual merit and ability. But sure, let's pretend this isn't just another step in the administration's agenda to erase LGBTQ+ rights. At this rate, maybe Trump should consider banning good governance and the Constitution next.
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Trump's Firing Frenzy Meets a Hilarious Reality Check
The US Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC, in December 2024.
In an utterly ridiculous twist of fate, almost 6,000 USDA employees—casually tossed out like yesterday's trash by the Trump administration—are now being reinstated, proving that the former president's plans to restructure the federal workforce were about as competent as a toddler with a crayon. The Merit Systems Protection Board just dropped a bombshell indicating those mass firings were not only unlawful but also a colossal waste of taxpayer dollars. What a shocker that the *brilliant* strategy of axing workers based on vague notions of 'public interest' just doesn't hold up in the light of day. Those probationary workers, many of whom were fetching rave reviews until they were blindsided by the chopping block, will be rolling back into their posts while the board scrambles to clean up the mess left behind. So much for draining the swamp—this time, it looks like the swamp might just spit back.
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Trump's Firing Fiasco: Who Needs Legality When You've Got Chaos?
stupid fucking moron pretending to jerk off the invisible man
In a spectacular display of political backpedaling, Trump proves yet again that his administration's grasp on legality is as flimsy as a paper airplane in a hurricane. After courts slapped his hand for recklessly ordering mass firings of probationary employees as if they were mere pawns in his game of incompetence, he’s now scrambling to rewrite history, claiming it was never his directive in the first place. Nice try, but the judge’s ruling doesn’t just tune out the sound of your bull—it echoes in the chambers of accountability. Meanwhile, federal agencies are left scuttling around trying to pick up the pieces, all while workers learn about their job reinstatements from the grapevine instead of their employers. Cover your ass politics at its finest!
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judge spoils trump's dei cancel party
Trump strikes a pose for his 'let's defund DEI' campaign. Because nothing says 'unity' like signing orders to dismantle diversity.
In a stunning display of constitutional literacy, U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson has largely blocked Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. You know, because nothing screams 'defending free speech' quite like trying to cancel anything promoting it. The judge's decision comes after Trump's brilliant move on his first day back in office to terminate all 'equity-related' federal contracts—because clearly, the real threat to America is teaching about Jim Crow laws on federally funded computers. In other words, Trump's legal team claims it's about aligning federal spending with presidential priorities, but sure, let's ignore the chilling effect on free speech and the constitutional violations Abelson pointed out. Thanks to this ruling, Trump's dream of a DEI-free utopia has hit a speed bump. Sorry, not sorry.
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trump's constitution-proof presidency begins
Trump, the man who can make George Washington roll over in his grave just by standing in front of his portrait.
Ah, the Trump presidency, where executive orders are as popular as fast-food joints in Manhattan but with none of the nutritional value. In less than a month, Trump has managed to sign enough executive orders to keep the courts busier than a cat meme thread. But what's this? The administration is now toying with the idea of ignoring court rulings? Because, of course, nothing screams 'stable genius' quite like a constitutional crisis in the making. Vice President Vance, always on hand for a teachable moment in authoritarianism, suggests that judges have no business challenging Trump's 'legitimate power.' In other words, why bother with checks and balances when you can just bulldoze your way through the rule of law? Meanwhile, legal experts assure us we haven't hit 'full-blown crisis' yet, as if that's supposed to be comforting. Fascism? Nah, it's just another day in Trump's America.
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rapist and pedophile makes deal to send americans to prisons overseas
how the fuck does rubios bitch ass stand up without a spine?
president pumpkin makeup's immigration crackdown just took a dystopian turn with a shady backroom deal to ship ‘violent criminals’—including U.S. citizens—to El Salvador’s infamous mega-prison. In exchange for a fee, Nayib Bukele’s government will house deportees of any nationality, completely ignoring trivial bullshit like ‘human rights’ by outsourcing incarceration to a country known for mass arrests and inhumane prison conditions. Legality? International law? Who cares! Meanwhile, rights groups and legal experts are calling this plan what it is: a legally dubious, authoritarian stunt that turns asylum seekers into commodities and U.S. citizens into exiles. But hey, at least Elon thinks it’s a ‘great idea.’ Why can't he just fuck off to mars already?
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