Trump's entire government shutdown — which was the longest shutdown in history and hurt an innumerable amount of Americans — was all about keeping the Epstein files from the public. Dirty Donald is doomed and EVERYONE in his fascist authoritarian regime knows it. The end is near.

A federal judge ordering the release of hundreds of people illegally detained in Illinois is a victory for our coalition. The rapid responders, the people doing deportation defense, the organizations suing to protect our Constitutional rights, people recording – all your work

Trump official refers Rep. Eric Swalwell for a federal criminal probe over alleged mortgage fraud// nbcnews.com/politics/trump…

BREAKING: The Justice Department sues to block California’s new congressional map, joining a fight that could shape control of the House in 2026. apnews.com/article/califo…

On Targeting Political Opponents - Statement by Representative Swalwell

Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon asked a federal judge on Thursday to dismiss lawsuits accusing them of knowingly aiding Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking by providing banking services to the disgraced late financier. reuters.com/legal/governme…

As for why Biden and the Democrats didn't release the criminal case files -- Maxwell's criminal case was still OPEN during the Biden administration. She wasn't convicted until late 2021, and then she appealed her conviction. Generally, it's not a good idea to open your evidence

NEW: The Nevada Supreme Court has revived the criminal case against the Trump 2020 fake electors, ruling that AG Ford was correct to bring the case in Clark County. documentcloud.org/documents/2627…

A bipartisan group of former FCC leaders petitions the agency to repeal the policy the Trump administration invoked in discussions surrounding Jimmy Kimmel at ABC and in the investigation of "60 Minutes" at CBS. nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news…

China's stranded astronauts to return from space station on spacecraft that brought new crew apnews.com/article/china-…

Pakistan says Afghan nationals carried out this week’s suicide attacks apnews.com/article/pakist…

Baseball United has launched its inaugural season in Dubai, aiming to bring baseball to the Middle East. apnews.com/article/uae-ba…

NEW: Employees at Ghislaine Maxwell's prison have been fired for leaking attorney-client emails to Rep. Jamie Raskin, her lawyer says. Maxwell plans to file a habeas petition soon challenging her incarceration.

The Republicans were willing to put the country through extreme, unnecessary pain rather than lift a finger to help the American people afford health care—including their own supporters. Democrats’ fight to make health care accessible and affordable for all will continue.

Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family apnews.com/article/purdue…

Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 details what it was like to experience the Jan 6 attack on the United States Capitol. "It was evil, the worst day I have ever experienced."

Public Service Loan Forgiveness was created as a promise to teachers, nurses, firefighters, and social workers that their service to our communities would be honored. I will not let our federal government punish New York’s public servants for doing their jobs.

Count the ways they’re corrupting DOJ: Presidents don’t direct AG’s to open criminal cases, especially ones designating only Dems for investigation when POTUS himself is involved. DOJ doesn’t publicize criminal investigations & the AG definitely doesn’t assign them on Twitter.

NEW: An ex-Capitol Police officer named in a viral Blaze story about the Jan. 6 pipe bombs "categorically denies" the "shameful" allegations against her, calling them "recklessly false, absurd, and defamatory." The full statement, which was first issued to The Washington Post:

This should ENRAGE every American regardless of political party. Watch Republicans vote down (through a cacophony of “NO!”s) every attempt by Dems to fund healthcare by removing tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. The GOP works for billionaires. #StopRepublicanPremiumHikes