Mike Fragoso
@mike_frags
Fellow @EPPCdc, former counsel to @SenMcConnell, @SenJudiciaryGOP “That very capable young lawyer with an Italian name.” -Sen. Schumer
AmY BaRrEtT iS tOo LiBeRaL. ShE’s UnWiLlInG tO tAkE a StAnD. sHe DoEsN’t HaVe A jUrIsPrUdEnCe.
The Supreme Court made clear yesterday that, yes, its emergency orders are as binding as any other opinions the Court issues. SG Sauer emphasizes the point, as he should, but it is amazing the Court actually had to say that. 3/
A lot of people have opinions about this whole Colbert mess, but not the one who matters most.
You say whistleblower, I say hearsay. Tomato, tomahto.
My sources acknowledge the whistleblower had no direct interaction with Emil Bove and did not participate in the litigation surrounding the Alien Enemies Act and/or Kilmar Abrego Garcia. 8/
Was Bove ever on a boat in Rhode Island?
NEW: As the Senate prepares to vote on Emil Bove’s nomination to the Third Circuit, two more whistleblowers have emerged, according to Whistleblower Aid and the Justice Connection. /1
You hand this to the IG because it sounds serious but does little. The IG can’t get anything from Bove after he’s confirmed, and even the politically attuned Michael Horowitz wouldn’t have leaked this to Ds. It’s designed for a drive-by headline.
Spox for Chuck Grassley says the Judiciary chairman is “unaware” of an additional whistleblower complaint and says his office has reached out to @wbaidlaw about the alleged new claims. Whistleblower Aid has said they were submitted to DOJ’s inspector general.
No matter how hard she tries, I don't think @AGLizMurrill can skinsuit left wing environmental litigation into being MAGA and in furtherance of Energy Dominance. Shady trial lawyer shakedowns are something President Trump knows all too much about.
#COMMENTARY: Chevron’s conduct is not consistent with Trump’s agenda trib.al/4pe3037
Republicans need to calm down lest Democrats go for 7-1 in Maryland, 9-0 in Massachusetts, 8-2 in Washington, 3-1 in Nevada, 14-3 in Illinois, and 43-9 in California with a fake “independent” commission.
Republicans States that could do Mid decade redistricting Per Punchbowl 🔴 Texas: 5 seats 🔴 Ohio: 2-3 seats 🔴 Florida 3-4 seats 🔴 Missouri: 1 seat 🔴 Indiana: 1 seat 🔴 New Hampshire: 1 seat Total: 🔴 Republican +13-15 seats
Senate is confirming civilian nominees at 2x speed compared to first Trump administration, despite Democrats’ unprecedented level of obstruction.
The @SenateGOP under @LeaderJohnThune just confirmed President Trump’s 100th civilian nominee! At this same point in the first Trump administration, only 54 were confirmed.
Welp. x.com/blaw/status/19…
I’m not sure what happened to Habba, but if ever there was a d. ct. not to monkey w US Atty hiring, it’s DNJ. Recall that DOJ didn’t retry Menendez bc he pulled one of his judges. Next time they brought the case in SDNY! NJ judges should be Caesar’s wife—not fire the top cop.
I’m not sure what happened to Habba, but if ever there was a d. ct. not to monkey w US Atty hiring, it’s DNJ. Recall that DOJ didn’t retry Menendez bc he pulled one of his judges. Next time they brought the case in SDNY! NJ judges should be Caesar’s wife—not fire the top cop.
This may be the safer course because the VRA is a maze in which you can get lost pretty quickly—and there go your indictments.
Or if @TheJusticeDept really wanted to underscore the point, @realdonaldtrump could remove the judges' selected US Attorney and @AGPamBondi could potentially reappoint @USAttyHabba under the same AG Appt statute used before. Nothing in the statute clearly precludes this. 9/
The district judges in New Jersey are thinking about replacing @realdonaldtrump’s chosen US Attorney—@USAttyHabba—with someone the judges choose under a statute purporting to give them that power. But if the judges attempt that move, it should fail. Here’s why. 1/
Scoop: President Donald Trump has full confidence in Alina Habba, the Deputy U.S. Attorney General has told New Jersey U.S. District Court Chief Judge Renee Bumb. The call from DOJ to the judge came in advance of a judicial meeting on Monday AM. newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/fede…
I missed this from Brennan's book. Good on @SenMcConnell for sensing what was up during his private briefing from Brennan.
Perhaps Colbert can go to NPR, which has a built-in audience of millions of rural Americans who I’m told leave their radio dials perpetually tuned to it in case it has unique information about thunderstorms.
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lol talk about privilege — kayak-based resort protest. What next, serve him an improperly seasoned lobster roll to underscore your incoherent point?
It sure can. If I am bad at my job and costing my employer money, I can get fired.
If it can happen to Stephen Colbert it can happen to you
The contrast in reactions over a millionaire being fired over being shit as his job vs a CEO being murdered in the streets is astounding
"If this can happen to Colbert and a storied franchise, it can happen to anyone." Why the end of the "Late Show" signals a dark new chapter in Trump’s authoritarian slide—and our culture at large. motherjones.com/politics/2025/…