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Trump’s pick for state department role withdraws after backlash over past ‘anti-Israel’ and race remarks

Failure to appoint Jeremy Carl is a rare setback for Trump, with Republican-controlled Senate mostly approving his appointments

Runoff last night.

Back at HQ before the sun’s up this morning.

No time to waste. Interviews, organizing, knocking doors — right back to work for April 7.

Let’s finish this. #GA14

NEW: Confidence in the Supreme Court has dropped to a new low, according to the latest NBC News polling.

Details:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

Across the U.S., hate groups litter communities with flyers to publicize their bigoted ideologies, intimidate & recruit.

Check out our #IntelligenceProject's map of U.S. hate group flyering, featuring information on flyer types & how to submit a tip when you see something 🔗: https://bit.ly/3H0jMK6

Pretty much sums up the issue.

Do you know where your birth certificate is? How about your passport? Do you even have one? Millions of Americans lack ready access to these documents, which they’d need to register to vote under the SAVE Act. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4bLkoR1

Bombing of Iranian oil facilities is causing a health and environmental nightmare Acid rain, toxic air, contaminated water and soil, and the possibility of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.

Bombing of Iranian oil facilities is causing a health and environmental nightmare [via @theguardian.com]

🗣️ TODAY: Join us for our Justice Advocacy Day at the Alabama Statehouse! Together, we will advocate for criminal legal reform in Alabama. ⚖️🏛️

RSVP here: https://www.aclualabama.org/event/justice-day/

‘Lies that undermine our democracy’: Arizona governor slams FBI election probe “Arizonans are tired of election conspiracies."

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called the FBI’s subpoena of Maricopa County's 2020 election records an attempt to undermine trust in elections:

“Arizona’s elections are free, fair, and secure, which numerous lawsuits and even the Arizona Senate’s ‘audit’ into the 2020 election results have confirmed.”

On the campaign trail, Trump pledged he would not drag America into another war.

Then he became the first president stupid & reckless enough to put American lives at risk in support of Israeli PM Netanyahu's 40-year quest for a regime change war in Iran.

The Pentagon under Pete Hegseth has "systematically" destroyed policies to limit civilian harm, says @huffpost.com reporter @akbarshahidahmed.huffpost.com.

"That puts civilians abroad at much greater risk. It also puts U.S. servicemembers at risk of being implicated in possible war crimes."

Last night we came out on top in a crowded field and earned our spot in the runoff.

That’s no small thing in Northwest Georgia.

Now it’s one-on-one on April 7. We’re going right back to work — and we’re going to win again. #GA14

Foreign hacker reportedly breached FBI servers holding Epstein files in 2023

Cybercriminal reportedly accessed a server at the FBI’s New York field office, according to a source and DoJ documents

Markwayne Mullin loves to hype his MMA past in speeches and interviews to project toughness and resilience.

Reality: he fought in small regional amateur bouts. He had 3 documented fights in Oklahoma 2006–2007.

Record:
• 2 wins by submission
• 1 loss by decision

He never fought professionally.

Trump is spending $1 BILLION A DAY bombing Iran while Republicans in Congress cut health care at home.

Lies, Damned Lies, and American Citizenship We shouldn’t ignore the protofascism brewing on the JD Vance-aligned right. But the status quo ante isn’t good enough either.

If the “heritage American” idea sounds equal parts stupid and dangerous, you’ve understood it correctly.

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The SAVE Act would require voters to show a passport or birth certificate to register to vote, but 21 million American citizens don’t have those documents readily available. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4srDVLB

Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris head to runoff in Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Trump-backed Clay Fuller to face Democrat Shawn Harris in Georgia runoff for MTG seat A win for Democrats in the reliably Republican district would be significant.

www.axios.com/2026/03/11/g...

Thune schedules doomed SAVE America Act vote, dashing MAGA hopes for filibuster fight “I can guarantee the debate, I can guarantee the vote, I just can’t guarantee an outcome," Thune said.

Thune schedules doomed SAVE America Act vote, dashing MAGA hopes for filibuster fight www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Leavitt Admits SAVE Act Will Make It Harder for Married Women to Vote Karoline Leavitt accidentally admitted what opponents of the act have long warned against.

Leavitt Admits SAVE Act Will Make It Harder for Married Women to Vote newrepublic.com/post/207593/...

Who’s Leading Trump’s IRS as Tax Dodgers Run Wild? Apparently No One | Common Dreams Investigations and enforcement actions against rich tax cheats have plummeted amid a leadership vacuum at the Internal Revenue Service.

Who’s Leading Trump’s IRS as Tax Dodgers Run Wild? Apparently No One www.commondreams.org/news/trump-i...

Mike Johnson Defends GOP Colleague's Bigoted Attack on Muslims | Common Dreams House Speaker Mike Johnson defends colleague's bigoted attack on Muslims, claiming fear of Sharia law imposition in US.

Mike Johnson Defends GOP Colleague's Bigoted Attack on Muslims www.commondreams.org/news/mike-jo...

Missile Fragment From Iran School Massacre Marked 'Made in USA'—But Trump Keeps Lying | Common Dreams Trump falsely claimed that Iran has “some” highly restricted Tomahawk missiles as additional evidence pointed to US culpability for the deadly strike.

Missile Fragment From Iran School Massacre Marked 'Made in USA'—But Trump Keeps Lying www.commondreams.org/news/trump-l...

While Praying to 'the Lord,' Hegseth Threatens 'Most Intense Day of Strikes' in Iran | Common Dreams Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's religious display and prayers for US troops attacking Iran raise concerns of a religious crusade. With no mention of diplomatic efforts, are American and Israeli offic...

While Praying to 'the Lord,' Hegseth Threatens 'Most Intense Day of Strikes' in Iran www.commondreams.org/news/pete-he...

You can have the best armed forces in the history of the world, but if you are an incompetent criminal without a plan, you can still lose a war, and rather quickly.

Another Senator Backs Platner, Saying 'Democratic Party Needs to Win Back Working People' | Common Dreams New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich said Platner is "building a movement around folks who work hard for their family and community."

Another Senator Backs Platner, Saying 'Democratic Party Needs to Win Back Working People' www.commondreams.org/news/heinric...

Billionaires Tax Supporters Up in California By Nearly 2-to-1, Poll Shows | Common Dreams California voters overwhelmingly support a proposed wealth tax on billionaires, with 50% in favor and 28% opposed. Experts warn of challenges ahead.

Billionaires Tax Supporters Up in California By Nearly 2-to-1, Poll Shows www.commondreams.org/news/califor...

Sanders Rips Trump-Netanyahu for 'Unraveling International Law' With War on Iran | Common Dreams Sen. Bernie Sanders tears into President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for "unraveling international law, the Geneva Conventions, and the legitimacy of the United Nations"...

Sanders Rips Trump-Netanyahu for 'Unraveling International Law' With War on Iran www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...