Do we need any more evidence of Trump’s destruction of our Democracy than Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito flying a Stop the Steal flag at his house. If we don’t destroy Trump this November, we will no longer be the Land of the Free.

Here’s what I want to know: Why did Al Franken and Katie Hill have to resign but Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert are still in Congress?

My girlfriend: I know absolutely nothing about sports but I just saw that Chiefs kicker speech, and I can tell you that he’s 100% in the closet.

The internet:

We've all played the 'imagine if Biden or Obama did what Trump did' game, but imagine if, say, Sotomayor said 'Well, my husband flew an anarchist flag because people were pissing him off'

This isn't normal, and we shouldn't accept it as normal.

Jeffries: It is extraordinary that so many MAGA Republicans, who are apparently part of the red tie brigade, felt the need to bend the knee to the insurrectionist-in-chief as opposed to staying in Washington and doing the business of the American people

Gov. Greg Abbott just pardoned Daniel Perry, a Texas man who drove his car into a crowd of Black Lives Matter protestors—before shooting and killing one point blank.

Perry texted a friend: “I will only shoot the [protestors] in front and push the pedal to the metal.”

Co-sign

The moment Lauren Boebert and Rep. Matt Gaetz realized The Good Liars had a Playbill of Beetlejuice for Boebert to sign. Nicely played guys #Trumpsycophants #Trumptrial

Here’s what I want to know: Why did Al Franken and Katie Hill have to resign but Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert are still in Congress?

In court with Trump today: Lauren Boebert, Matt Gaetz.

When you can get these two but not your wife in court, it's got to register with the jury.

Good morning from New York.

The first day of Michael Cohen's cross-ex began with a reminder that he called Trump's lead attorney Todd Blanche a 'crying little s***.'

Outside the jury's ear, the judge then scolded Blanche for 'making this about yourself.'

Day Two ahead 🧵

It’s Day 18 of Trump’s NY election interference trial. Former Trump “fixer” and personal attorney, Michael Cohen, will be back on the witness stand for the continuation of his cross-examination by Todd Blanche, counsel for Trump.

Some questions loom:

• If Cohen is the DA’s

It’s a misty morning here at 100 Centre St for DAY 18 of Trump’s NY criminal trial.

This morning, Cohen is back on the stand.

I’ll be reporting it all alongside Anna Bower for Lawfare.

Join me, won’t you? 🧵⚖️

🚨BREAKING VICTORY: Supreme Court BLOCKS conservative redistricting lawsuit. Louisiana will use its congressional map with two majority-Black districts for the 2024 elections! democracydocket.com/cases/louisian…

BREAKING:

The Supreme Court just paved the way for Louisiana to use a congressional map in this year's election that includes two majority-Black districts.

Comparing Biden and Trump is like comparing an old, decent, moral person who is incredibly effective at governing with an old, pathologically lying, treasonous shitweasel who is incapable of governing and will destroy American democracy.

People are losing respect for our system of justice because a Speaker of the House stands outside a courthouse to falsely denigrate it.

If you have no respect for the rule of law, Mr. Speaker,

At least have some self-respect.

Maybe notify the prosecutors instead of talking about it on TV?

Good morning from New York.

'He approved it.'

In three words, Michael Cohen tied Trump to this system of reimbursements—in a blink-and-you-might-miss-it line dropped just before trial adjourned.

Follow Trump's team likely attempting to undermine it on cross today. 🧵

Good morning from 100 Centre Street. Surprise! I’m here! It’s Michael Cohen day!