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Under Blanche's supervision, perpetrators in the Epstein files were protected while victims were put in harms way. This man is not fit to be Attorney General. Call your senators and tell them to vote NO on his confirmation.
Epstein. Free and fair elections. The rule of law. On all three, Blanche has proven his loyalty lies with Trump. Blanche's confirmation hearings start tomorrow.
Putting pressure on your senators can make a difference in Todd Blanche being confirmed or not
More than 1,200 former Justice Department employees signed a letter urging the Senate to reject Todd Blanche's nomination — the man known for telling Trump "thank you very much, I love you sir."
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Trump's former personal lawyer is on track to lead the U.S. Justice Department. If this was any other president, this wouldn't even be a possibility.
Three witnesses were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Per their attorney: no ramming, no danger to agents & no reasonable basis to open fire Watch the full episode of The Tea with April Ryan and Texas Rep. Al Green right here: https://www.contrariannews.org/p/the-tea-ft-rep-al-green
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NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte's relationship with Trump has done a complete 180. He just got called out for it.
They tried to take over D.C. on Independence Day, and they failed. Here's how you can fight back
Tom the Dancing Bug — A Busy, Busy Fourth of July By @rubenbolling.bsky.social
One of the things the Civil War settled: Americans should not have to carry identification papers or risk persecution. ICE is undoing that.
LIVE NOW: Norm and Tim discuss Norm's latest case defending Davey Hearn, the canoeist who touched the reflecting pool. Listen on our Substack: www.contrariannews.org
He's not just another person killed by ICE. His name is Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and he should still be here with his family and friends. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
Hey, Who's Driving This Car? — A cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social
First they came for federal workers. Now DOGE is coming for affordable housing. Lisa Rice, @natfairhouse.bsky.social President, explains
David Hearn pleads not guilty to the reflecting pool vandalism charge brought against him. The justice system exists to determine facts, not to provide political cover. Join Contrarian Publisher @normeisen.bsky.social as we continue the fight: contrarian.substack.com
The smartest most respected president makes waves at today's NATO Summit
The Tea with April Ryan is LIVE, and we’re talking about the housing affordability crisis! Tune in https://open.substack.com/live-stream/270049
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‘It’s Gonna Be Forever, Or It’s Gonna Go Down In Flames’ By Nick Anderson
In case you needed another reminder on why birthright citizenship makes this country great, we present you Folarin Balogun highlights.
Did you forget about Trump's Qatari jet that taxpayers are paying for? We didn't.
1976 vs. 2026 The tone of America's Bicentennial was...different from today.
"The power of the country’s idea, rests in it’s faith of the people."
The Tea with April Ryan is LIVE with special guest Kurt L. Schmoke — joining us for a special Independence Day celebration of America's 250th anniversary Tune in: https://open.substack.com/live-stream/263938