The North Carolina GOP is known for its ratfuckery
North Carolina Republican leaders in the state Legislature announced Monday that they plan to hold a vote next week on redrawing North Carolina’s district map for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. But in announcing their intention to act following President Trump’s pressure campaign — the White House forced Republican legislatures across the country to redraw the maps before the midterm elections to help their party hold the House — North Carolina Republicans framed the move as a kind of necessary response to Democrats‘ the mid-decade redistricting efforts (which, to the extent they started, were a response to The Republicans successful Texas gerrymander).
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
There are other reasons why North Carolina is a state where Republicans are known for their stupidity. In 2023, they created a map of the U.S. House of Representatives that dealt a massive blow to the state’s seven-to-seven Democratic-Republican seat split that was in place in 2022. Their new map passed in 2023 resulted in Republicans winning 10 of North Carolina’s 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
These are, of course, the same people who, in the final days of their vast majority in 2024, voted to take power over election administration away from the state’s then-newly elected Democratic governor, Josh Stein. So the fact that they completely gave in to Trump’s demands for gerrymandering is not very surprising. The question was when, not if.
There are other reasons why North Carolina is a state where Republicans are known for their stupidity. In 2023, they created a map of the U.S. House of Representatives that dealt a massive blow to the state’s seven-to-seven Democratic-Republican seat split that was in place in 2022. Their new map passed in 2023 resulted in Republicans winning 10 of North Carolina’s 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
These are, of course, the same people who, in the final days of their vast majority in 2024, voted to take power over election administration away from the state’s then-newly elected Democratic governor, Josh Stein. So the fact that they completely gave in to Trump’s demands for gerrymandering is not very surprising. The question was when, not if.
There are other reasons why North Carolina is a state where Republicans are known for their stupidity. In 2023, they created a map of the U.S. House of Representatives that dealt a massive blow to the state’s seven-to-seven Democratic-Republican seat split that was in place in 2022. Their new map passed in 2023 resulted in Republicans winning 10 of North Carolina’s 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
And another from Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger:
“…We are doing everything we can to protect President Trump’s agenda, and that means safeguarding Republican control of Congress. Picking up where Texas left off, we will hold votes during our October session to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map to ensure that Gavin Newsom does not decide the majority in Congress.”
These are, of course, the same people who, in the final days of their vast majority in 2024, voted to take power over election administration away from the state’s then-newly elected Democratic governor, Josh Stein. So the fact that they completely gave in to Trump’s demands for gerrymandering is not very surprising. The question was when, not if.
There are other reasons why North Carolina is a state where Republicans are known for their stupidity. In 2023, they created a map of the U.S. House of Representatives that dealt a massive blow to the state’s seven-to-seven Democratic-Republican seat split that was in place in 2022. Their new map passed in 2023 resulted in Republicans winning 10 of North Carolina’s 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
And another from Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger:
“…We are doing everything we can to protect President Trump’s agenda, and that means safeguarding Republican control of Congress. Picking up where Texas left off, we will hold votes during our October session to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map to ensure that Gavin Newsom does not decide the majority in Congress.”
These are, of course, the same people who, in the final days of their vast majority in 2024, voted to take power over election administration away from the state’s then-newly elected Democratic governor, Josh Stein. So the fact that they completely gave in to Trump’s demands for gerrymandering is not very surprising. The question was when, not if.
There are other reasons why North Carolina is a state where Republicans are known for their stupidity. In 2023, they created a map of the U.S. House of Representatives that dealt a massive blow to the state’s seven-to-seven Democratic-Republican seat split that was in place in 2022. Their new map passed in 2023 resulted in Republicans winning 10 of North Carolina’s 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
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This is one of the most ambitious initiatives we have ever seen on this front. But apparently the message came directly from the president. Here are the statements announcing the upcoming vote, first from the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Destin Hall:
“President Trump has earned a clear mandate from voters in North Carolina and across the country, and we intend to defend it by attracting an additional Republican seat in Congress. Our state will not stand idly by while Democrats like Gavin Newsom redraw districts to aid their efforts to secure a majority in the House of Representatives. We will not allow them to undermine the will of voters and President Trump’s agenda.”
And another from Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger:
“…We are doing everything we can to protect President Trump’s agenda, and that means safeguarding Republican control of Congress. Picking up where Texas left off, we will hold votes during our October session to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map to ensure that Gavin Newsom does not decide the majority in Congress.”
These are, of course, the same people who, in the final days of their vast majority in 2024, voted to take power over election administration away from the state’s then-newly elected Democratic governor, Josh Stein. So the fact that they completely gave in to Trump’s demands for gerrymandering is not very surprising. The question was when, not if.
There are other reasons why North Carolina is a state where Republicans are known for their stupidity. In 2023, they created a map of the U.S. House of Representatives that dealt a massive blow to the state’s seven-to-seven Democratic-Republican seat split that was in place in 2022. Their new map passed in 2023 resulted in Republicans winning 10 of North Carolina’s 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
This is one of the most ambitious initiatives we have ever seen on this front. But apparently the message came directly from the president. Here are the statements announcing the upcoming vote, first from the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Destin Hall:
“President Trump has earned a clear mandate from voters in North Carolina and across the country, and we intend to defend it by attracting an additional Republican seat in Congress. Our state will not stand idly by while Democrats like Gavin Newsom redraw districts to aid their efforts to secure a majority in the House of Representatives. We will not allow them to undermine the will of voters and President Trump’s agenda.”
And another from Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger:
“…We are doing everything we can to protect President Trump’s agenda, and that means safeguarding Republican control of Congress. Picking up where Texas left off, we will hold votes during our October session to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map to ensure that Gavin Newsom does not decide the majority in Congress.”
These are, of course, the same people who, in the final days of their vast majority in 2024, voted to take power over election administration away from the state’s then-newly elected Democratic governor, Josh Stein. So the fact that they completely gave in to Trump’s demands for gerrymandering is not very surprising. The question was when, not if.
There are other reasons why North Carolina is a state where Republicans are known for their stupidity. In 2023, they created a map of the U.S. House of Representatives that dealt a massive blow to the state’s seven-to-seven Democratic-Republican seat split that was in place in 2022. Their new map passed in 2023 resulted in Republicans winning 10 of North Carolina’s 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
It is not yet clear which U.S. House seat currently held by a Democrat in North Carolina will be targeted, but many are already speculating that it will be the seat held by Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), the state’s 1st Congressional District. By CNN:
Davis won a second term last year by less than 2 percentage points, so slightly shifted portions of the district spanning more than 20 Northeast counties could help a Republican candidate in a strong GOP year. But this could weaken the constituencies held by outgoing Republican elected officials.
Democratic House Representative Robert Reives accused his Republican colleagues of trying to “disenfranchise the voters of this state” and distract from policies enacted by their Republican representatives in Washington, D.C., including cuts to Medicaid that are having a significant impact in the state.
“Republican lawmakers made clear today that they plan to return to Raleigh and disenfranchise voters in this state. Instead of lowering costs for families or ensuring Medicaid can stay afloat, they are determined to consolidate as much power as possible,” Reives said in a statement. “Call it what it is: They are stealing a congressional district in order to protect themselves from accountability at the ballot box. »
There’s little North Carolina Democrats can do to stop their Republican colleagues from acting on Trump’s directive on nationwide gerrymandering. Republicans hold majorities in the House and Senate and lawmakers were already scheduled to return to the state Capitol for a legislative session on Oct. 20. Additionally, redistricting plans are apparently not subject to the governor’s veto.
Stein posted on Twitter Monday shortly after Republican state Legislature leaders made their announcement, saying, “these shameless politicians are abusing their power to take away yours.”
—Nicole LaFond
Media rejects Pentagon press restrictions
Numerous media outlets have announced in recent days that their journalists will not adhere to the Trump administration’s new rules for covering the Pentagon, arguing that the restrictions violate, among other things, the press’ First Amendment rights. The Pentagon has given media outlets until 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday to sign the new restrictions or submit their press credentials. The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsmax and NPR issued statements saying they would not adhere to the new rules. CNN and the Guardian said they also planned to oppose the new measure.
The new regulations are consistent with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing efforts to physically restrict journalists’ access to the Pentagon and impose limits on their reporting abilities in the building. More details on the new restrictions, according to the Times:
The 21-page Pentagon document sets out a number of demands that conflict with press freedom protections, according to lawyers representing the news organizations. One of them is a provision stating that journalists could be considered a “security risk” based on several considerations, including if they disclose classified or even unclassified information without Pentagon authorization. Media lawyers fear the restriction could expose journalists to sanctions for engaging in routine reporting.
Some right-wing media outlets, such as One America News Network, have embraced the new policy.
For his part, Hegseth doesn’t care:
More from NPR’s Tom Bowman: Why I’m turning in my Pentagon press pass
—Nicole LaFond
Alex Jones must pay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ended right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ last-ditch effort to extricate himself from a $1.4 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims.
The plaintiffs said Jones, on his InfoWars “news” platform, called the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six adults “staged” and a “hoax.”
Default judgments were entered against Jones in two different courts when he repeatedly refused to produce court-ordered evidence; one judge cited his “blatant bad faith and complete disregard” for the process, while another called it “deliberate non-compliance.” Juries assembled in both cases found him liable for more than $1.4 billion.
The Supreme Court, silently rejecting his emergency appeal – in which he repeatedly mentions the “death penalty” – leaves the judgment in force.
-Kate Riga
In case you missed it
New from Hunter Walker: The Proud Boys Are Emboldened and Their Top Leaders Discuss Their Future Plans with TPM — In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys No Longer Apologize
Morning memo: The Justice Department is the tip of Trump’s spear of retaliation
ICYMI during the holidays: An appeals court gave us a taste of the deference deluded courts want to give the president
Yesterday’s most read story
Trump 9th Circuit judges enthusiastically support his ability to deploy military anywhere, at any time
What we read
“I like Hitler”: leaked messages reveal the racist discourse of the Young Republicans
This church in Pisgaard cleans
US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho
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