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What Happened Today – September 8, 2025

Republicans stole the Supreme Court in 2016. ⚖️

That’s led to the overturning of abortion rights and handed presidents a roadmap for avoiding criminal immunity. Today, that broken court gave federal agents a green light to racially profile Americans, while the rest of the government is used to punish dissent and reward loyalty. The bill for a decade of cynical power plays has come due, and our rights are the currency.

The time to stop this was before they seized the courts. The second-best time is today. Don’t know what to do? Start local. Go to Mobilize and find actions in your area.

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“Why the fuck are you talking to the president about me? Fuck you. I’m gonna punch you in your fucking face."

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte on September 3 at private club Executive Branch in Washington.
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The White House attacked a reporter for noting Trump was booed at the U.S. Open, then fell silent after the president was booed a second, louder time.

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