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unconstitutional

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.

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!

Source: npr.org

#unconstitutional#retribution
anti science

back to the future: trump brings epa to the 80s

Welcome to the EPA, where new policies are as fresh as an episode of Miami Vice.

Welcome to the EPA, where new policies are as fresh as an episode of Miami Vice.

In a groundbreaking move towards efficiency, the Trump administration, led by EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, has decided to turn back the hands of time and cut the EPA's staffing levels to those not seen since the good ol' Reagan years. Because nothing screams 'progress' like living in a past where science was just a suggestion. With plans to dismantle the very office that does the science thing—ORD—the administration assures us that moving scientists into policymaking roles will surely not affect the quality of research on pesky things like air pollution or health hazards. In other words, say goodbye to pesky facts and hello to corporate-friendly policies. But sure, development and safety can coexist, in a parallel universe.

Source: npr.org

#anti-science#killing-democracy#lawlessness
imperialism

trump's new world (dis)order

Truman signs the Marshall Plan, blissfully unaware that decades later a reality TV star would try to undo it all with a magic wand of 'America First'.

Truman signs the Marshall Plan, blissfully unaware that decades later a reality TV star would try to undo it all with a magic wand of 'America First'.

Ah, the good ol' days when America's foreign policy was about 'supporting free peoples' and building a global order, rather than bulldozing it. Truman had a vision, a plan, and a purpose with the Marshall Plan, NATO, and the UN. Enter Trump's second term, where the only doctrine is 'America First'—which actually means 'America Alone'. Why play nice with allies or uphold international institutions when you can threaten to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal? Because nothing says 'diplomacy' like territorial ambitions.
In other words, the world is now a buffet, and Trump's just picking what he likes, leaving the messy cleanup for everyone else. So, while Truman's America built the table, Trump's America is flipping it over, sledgehammer in hand. Cheers to a future of isolationism and alienation!

Source: npr.org

#imperialism#fascism
anti immigration

trump's deportation show: 18th-century edition

Nothing screams 21st-century leadership like deporting people using a law written when powdered wigs were in fashion.

Nothing screams 21st-century leadership like deporting people using a law written when powdered wigs were in fashion.

In a bold tribute to our founding fathers, Trump has dusted off the Alien Enemies Act—because nothing says modern governance like 18th-century statutes. His administration is using this ancient war powers act to fast-track deportations, sidestepping that pesky little thing called the Fifth Amendment. In other words, why bother with due process when you can just deport first and ask questions never? Unsurprisingly, this has sparked chaos, fear, and the kind of protests that make international headlines, but sure, let's call it 'winning.' Meanwhile, a whopping 87% of Republicans are cheering this legal magic trick, while Democrats and independents are apparently too busy worrying about constitutional rights to join the fun.

Source: npr.org

#anti-immigration#unconstitutional#fascism
unconstitutional

trump and musk's unconstitutional office demolition derby

President Trump and Elon Musk, plotting the next thrilling episode of 'Government Downsizing: Extreme Edition'.

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.

Source: npr.org

#unconstitutional#corruption#lawlessness
killing democracy

america’s hostage situation, now with trendlines

A tidy approval-rating chart bravely pretending this is just another normal presidency and not a longitudinal study of how fast people will normalize chaos.

A tidy approval-rating chart bravely pretending this is just another normal presidency and not a longitudinal study of how fast people will normalize chaos.

NBC News has thoughtfully produced a real-time mood ring for a country being run by a man whose second term highlights include a record-breaking government shutdown, weaponized tariffs, and immigration raids that play like dystopian B-roll. Instead of asking whether any of this is catastrophic policy, the tracker dutifully plots how many Americans are currently saying, “sure, let’s keep driving toward the cliff, but faster.” Rather than measuring success by functioning institutions or basic competence, we’re now benchmarking Trump against Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton like it’s a presidential Rotten Tomatoes score. The charts calmly compare approval ratings while the underlying reality is a government periodically turned off like a misbehaving router, a tax-and-spend blowout designed to supercharge inequality, and a presidency that treats protests against creeping authoritarianism as just another PR problem. So yes, the page will be “updated as new NBC News polls are released,” which is a polite way of saying: we’ll keep graphing how many people are still on board with tariffs, shutdowns, and strongman cosplay, long after the damage is baked in. Democracy may be wobbling, but at least the data visualization is clean.

Source: nbcnews.com

#killing-democracy#full-stupid
fascism

trump combats 'woke' education with shiny executive pen

Trump signs away on education reforms with a pen mightier than logic, flanked by his loyal cabinet of innovation masterminds.

Trump signs away on education reforms with a pen mightier than logic, flanked by his loyal cabinet of innovation masterminds.

Trump, in his infinite wisdom, signed a slew of executive actions aimed at turning American education into a new conservative utopia. Among the highlights? Reining in those pesky accreditors who dare to impose those wild DEI standards that promote things like 'inclusivity' and 'equality.' After all, nothing screams quality education like a homogenous, ideologically pure academic environment. In other words, let's make American education great again by gutting it. Not to be outdone, Education Secretary Linda McMahon triumphantly claimed that these changes will usher in a golden age of 'critical innovations' like more competition in the accreditation market—because if there's one thing higher education needs, it's a higher dose of capitalism. But sure, let's pretend this is about intellectual diversity and not about punishing anyone who disagrees with Trump's worldview. Fascism never looked so educational!

Source: npr.org

#fascism#lawlessness
anti immigration

trump's immigration 'crackdown' snares legal immigrants too

Protestors rally at the White House against Israeli bombing of Gaza, because when your immigration policies are this chaotic, people have plenty to protest.

Protestors rally at the White House against Israeli bombing of Gaza, because when your immigration policies are this chaotic, people have plenty to protest.

During his second presidential run, Trump promised the biggest deportation extravaganza America has ever witnessed. And guess what? He's delivering! Because nothing says secure borders like hassling legal immigrants and even U.S. citizens, as demonstrated by the misadventures of Amir Makled, a U.S. citizen and lawyer detained by border agents after a family vacation. In other words, Trump's immigration policy is so efficient, it's rounding up everyone in sight. But sure, let's keep pretending this isn't a complete and utter fiasco.

Source: npr.org

#anti-immigration#lawlessness
killing democracy

truth on trial: suing your way to silence

Gavel, scales, and a US flag: perfect symbols of justice—unless you're a journalist.

Gavel, scales, and a US flag: perfect symbols of justice—unless you're a journalist.

In the grand tradition of 'if you can't beat them, sue them,' Trump's masterclass on lawsuit diplomacy is catching on like wildfire among the rich and powerful. After all, nothing screams 'defender of the First Amendment' like threatening to obliterate it with a slew of lawsuits designed to murder the truth. Trump, embroiled in a personal vendetta against those 'crooked' media outlets, has launched legal battles against CBS and The New York Times for the unforgivable crime of reporting. In other words, the Fourth Estate is now on life-support thanks to the masterstroke of using courtrooms to dismantle newsrooms. But sure, it's all for the sake of honesty and integrity, right?

Source: npr.org

#killing-democracy#lawlessness
unconstitutional

judge schools white house on basic press freedoms

President Trump proudly standing next to his imaginary friend, the 'Gulf of America' map.

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.

Source: npr.org

#unconstitutional#lawlessness
trade war

trump's tariff tantrum: china claps back

Ah, the classic store display of flags: where patriotism meets capitalism. Photo by Andy Wong/AP.

Ah, the classic store display of flags: where patriotism meets capitalism. Photo by Andy Wong/AP.

In President Trump's never-ending quest to win the award for world's most pointless trade war, he threatens to impose a fresh 50% tariff on Chinese imports. Because nothing says 'economic genius' like trying to tank global markets while boasting about 'winning.' China, not one to take a punch lying down, promises to 'fight to the end,' which is definitely a motto you want to hear when two nuclear powers are arguing over taxes.

Meanwhile, global equity markets are enjoying their latest rollercoaster ride, thanks to Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement, which essentially means liberating investors from their money. But sure, trade wars are easy to win, right? Just ask anyone who has taken Economics 101—or, you know, lived through 2025. The 'national team' in China is buying stocks like it's Black Friday, while Trump seems to be conducting foreign policy like it's an episode of The Apprentice. Bravo, Mr. President, bravo.

Source: npr.org

#trade-war#full-stupid
retribution

trump fires people out of spite, even from jobs they no longer have

Sherrell Pyatt and Mahri Stainnak, past victims of DEIA guilt by association, in their not-DEIA roles. Because sure, why not?

Sherrell Pyatt and Mahri Stainnak, past victims of DEIA guilt by association, in their not-DEIA roles. Because sure, why not?

In the latest season of 'Trump's America: Now What?', the administration has taken its vendetta against Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts to a new level of absurdity. Sherrell Pyatt and Mahri Stainnak were shown the door, despite not even working in DEIA roles at the time. Because nothing says 'restoring merit-based opportunity' like targeting employees for imaginary sins. After all, who needs competent personnel management or mediation when you can just fire anyone associated with those pesky DEIA concepts? Mahri Stainnak, who uses they/them pronouns, is now part of a complaint alleging unlawful dismissals as payback for perceived political affiliations. Because who needs a justice system when you've got a perfectly good retribution machine running at full throttle?

Source: npr.org

#retribution#fascism#lawlessness
anti immigration

trump's trans ban: because why not make the military even more of a dumpster fire?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leading the charge to make America's military _great again_ by narrowing down who can wear the uniform. Spoiler: it's not as inclusive as you might hope.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leading the charge to make America's military _great again_ by narrowing down who can wear the uniform. Spoiler: it's not as inclusive as you might hope.

In yet another bold initiative to prove he has an unrivaled talent for alienating and demoralizing his own troops, the Department of Defense is back with a vengeance—attempting to oust transgender service members. Because nothing says 'supporting our troops' like kicking them to the curb for daring to be themselves. In a move that shocks absolutely no one, the administration that brought you the Muslim Ban and child separation policies is once again targeting a vulnerable group, under the guise of national security, of course. But don't worry, because multiple federal judges have temporarily blocked this latest exercise in ridiculousness—further proving that sometimes the leopards eat someone else's face first.

Source: npr.org

#anti-immigration#lawlessness
pro publica is a national treasure

Civil Rights? More Like Civil Blights Under Trump!

Parents Sue Trump Administration for Allegedly Sabotaging Education Department’s Civil Rights Division

Parents Sue Trump Administration for Allegedly Sabotaging Education Department’s Civil Rights Division

In an astonishingly grotesque display of incompetence, the Trump administration once again reveals its utter disdain for the civil rights of vulnerable students, as parents sue over the obliteration of the Department of Education’s Civil Rights Division. Over 1,300 employees have been fired in a calculated effort to ensure that discrimination complaints—after all, who needs equality?—go unaddressed. The lawsuit explicitly accuses McMahon and Co. of orchestrating a 'sabotage' that would make any self-respecting autocrat proud. Meanwhile, the administration boasts compliance with legal obligations, all while funneling resources into targeting those minorities that don’t fit into their twisted priorities. Truly, it’s a masterclass in how to dismantle justice while wrapping it up in a shiny bow of propaganda.

#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#corruption#unconstitutional
pro publica is a national treasure

Welcome to Trump's Migrant Circus: No Laws, Just Laughs

Trump’s Pressure on Countries and International Organizations Erodes Protections for Asylum-Seekers

Trump’s Pressure on Countries and International Organizations Erodes Protections for Asylum-Seekers

The Trump administration's latest act of absurdity has turned humanitarian aid into a gut-wrenching comedy of errors where desperate asylum-seekers are sent on a one-way trip to Panama, only to be treated like cargo with fewer rights than a suitcase. Here, migrants are served bread crumbs and rice while shackled and shoved onto military flights, begging for a shred of dignity and legal representation. Meanwhile, the International Organization for Migration plays the role of an unwilling accomplice, claiming it's 'better than nothing'—newsflash: nothing is better than this farce. As countries scramble to appease the big bully in the north, the real joke is on the vulnerable—caught in a web of bureaucratic incompetence and moral bankruptcy that would make a slumlord blush. In the farce of migrant support, where help has become a dirty word, it’s hard to tell who’s actually trying to do good and who’s just cashing in on this grueling human catastrophe.

#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#anti-immigration
corruption

The Pentagon: Where Background Checks Go to Die

'Highly unusual': White House halts FBI background checks for senior staff, shifts them to Pentagon: Sources

'Highly unusual': White House halts FBI background checks for senior staff, shifts them to Pentagon: Sources

The White House has officially turned the FBI into its own personal concierge service for background checks—who needs pesky investigations when you can just hand that task over to the Pentagon? Talk about oversight and accountability flying out the window! Apparently, ensuring only trustworthy individuals operate in positions of power is too intrusive for this administration. But fear not, those deemed 'untrustworthy' by the FBI will now be scrutinized by the DOD—a level of oversight as comforting as a toddler playing with matches. It’s a glorious display of political gymnastics, where national security takes a backseat to loyalty tests. Bravo!

#corruption#lawlessness#unconstitutional
imperialism

Trump’s Panama Pipe Dream: Just Another Chapter in International Clownery

ships on the Panama Canal

ships on the Panama Canal

In yet another episode of 'What on Earth is Trump Thinking?', our wannabe emperor is eyeing a military escapade in Panama, an absurd ambition rooted in a cocktail of nostalgia and greed. The Pentagon is drafting strategies not for national security, but for the comedic relief of world leaders watching America stick its nose where it doesn’t belong—again! While our president falsely claims the Panama Canal is a pawn of China, he’s really just playing geopolitical Monopoly, seeking to ‘reclaim’ history with a shiny military toy. It's a farce that the man-child in charge thinks he can bully an entire nation for a century-old waterway. Meanwhile, Panama responds with resilience, reminding us that the canal is theirs—no matter how loudly Trump shouts for his toys!

#imperialism
losses

Migrants Fly in Circles: A Comedy of Errors at Guantánamo

Tents erected to hold migrants at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba on Feb. 21. (U.S. Navy/AFN Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs/Reuters)

Tents erected to hold migrants at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba on Feb. 21. (U.S. Navy/AFN Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs/Reuters)

Welcome to the latest episode of U.S. Immigration Theater, where 40 migrants enjoy a luxurious round-trip flight from Guantánamo to Louisiana, with a pit stop that makes you question the intellectual capabilities of the Trump administration. After shelling out taxpayer money for military flights to detain these individuals at a naval station, they abruptly decided to ship them back to US soil just weeks later—because who needs logic or a coherent plan? The Defense Department and DHS dance around inquiries like circus clowns while simultaneously ignoring lawsuits from outraged civil rights groups. If incompetence had a poster child, it would be this grotesque mishandling of human lives and taxpayer dollars—congratulations, America, you’ve officially reached peak absurdity.

#losses#money#full-stupid#anti-immigration
unconstitutional

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

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.

#unconstitutional#fascism
losses

Trump's Firing Frenzy Comes Back to Bite

Demonstrators chant during a National Treasury Employees Union rally protesting the Trump administration's policies toward federal workers on Capitol Hill, on March 5, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO

Demonstrators chant during a National Treasury Employees Union rally protesting the Trump administration's policies toward federal workers on Capitol Hill, on March 5, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO

In a reality show twist no one asked for, a federal judge just threw a dumpster fire of incompetence back in the administration's face, declaring that tens of thousands of workers fired in a pathetic attempt to slash the bureaucracy must be rehired immediately. Judge Alsup didn’t pull any punches, labeling the mass firings a ‘sham’ and a ‘gimmick’ aimed at dodging the rule of law, all while the Justice Department performs a masterclass in stonewalling. While the Trump administration rushes to dismantle federal protections and line their own pockets, this judge is calling out their Jurassic-like tactics and shining a spotlight on their incompetence. Who knew the swamp could get smellier?

#losses