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June 13, 2026

Rule of Law Upheld as Kennedy Center Removes Unlawful Trump Name from Building

“Today’s victory is the beginning of returning the Kennedy Center to the American people. The rule of law prevailed, and that is worth celebrating. Let this send a message across the country: when we stand up, fight back, and defend our democracy, we can win. This is just the beginning.”
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June 1, 2026

Trump Drops Anti-Weaponization Fund After 35 Former Judges Ask Court to Probe Potential Fraud in IRS Settlement

Following is a statement from retired federal judges, Judge Nancy Gertner and Judge Michael Luttig, among the 35 judges who submitted an amicus brief in Trump v. IRS, regarding news today that the Trump administration has dropped the establishment of the “Anti-Weaponization” fund as part of its dismissal of the case:
March 19, 2026

The Big Lie aka La Gran Mentira

This analysis exposes Donald Trump and his allies’ disinformation campaign around immigrants and voting. 

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