Corina Tovar

[Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket]

WIN: A judge permanently blocked key parts of Trump's 2025 anti-voting order, barring their enforcement.

The ruling stops:

✔️Documentary proof of citizenship mandates for the federal voter registration form.
✔️Efforts to require all mail ballots to be received by Election Day in 13 blue states.

[Justin Wolfers @JustinWolfers]

I was minutes away from writing something celebrating a Republican House cooperating with a Republican Senate and a Republican President to get a useful piece of bipartisan legislation passed, and then...

[Jennifer Griffin @JenGriffinFNC]

Here are some of the facts about Gen CD Donahue’s storied Army career. Hegseth is forcing him to retire with no explanation, sending shockwaves through the Army and Special Ops community where Gen Donahue is widely respected.

* Commander of Delta Force in Iraq and Syria during the ISIS fight

* Led the mission to capture the Benghazi planner in Libya

* Ordered to secure the Kabul Airport after a chaotic withdrawal; returned order to the airport; arranged for hundreds of evacuation flights saving tens of thousands of lives; was NOT in charge of security at Abbey Gate where Marines were in charge of securing that entrance to the airport where 13 Americans were killed by a suicide bomber

* coordinated military aid to Ukraine after the Russian invasion and knows more about lessons learned on the Ukraine battlefield and advances in drone warfare than any senior officer in the US military

* led humanitarian aid efforts as head of 82nd Airborne from post at Ft Bragg during NC floods two years ago

* stint as head of US Army Europe cut short and will require presidential waiver not to lose 4th Star and retirement benefits after Secretary Hegseth forced him to retire early, having not had his 4th Star for the requisite 3 years. He was 18 months into current assignment.

[Giggling Ganon @GigglingGanon]

Officers arrest a man that is deaf and with a disability claiming he was resisting their verbal commands. The corruption runs deep with this one.

Tyron McAlpin—a 34-year-old completely deaf man living with cerebral palsy—was walking home from a convenience store when he was suddenly intercepted by the Phoenix Police Department.

​Officers were responding to a 911 call regarding a minor disturbance across the street. A bystander mistakenly pointed out McAlpin, who had absolutely no involvement in the incident they were called out for. So yes they have the wrong man as the person they were called out for was white.

​Because McAlpin is deaf, he could not hear the verbal commands being shouted from the windows of the approaching police cruiser. Within seconds of arriving, officers exited the vehicle and immediately put hands on him.

There was a struggle that ensued became McAlpin had no idea what was going on due to his condition. If the conduct from the officers was not bad enough during the struggle, the corruption continued.

​The subsequent police paperwork heavily distorted the reality of the encounter:

​Omission of Disabilities: In their official report, the responding officers completely omitted the fact that McAlpin was deaf and disabled.

​The "Stolen Phone" Falsehood: Officers claimed in their narrative that McAlpin was carrying a stolen phone. In reality, the phone belonged entirely to McAlpin. He had been using it immediately prior to the encounter to communicate via sign language on a video call with a woman that helps him.

​Survival Instinct vs. Aggression: The report claimed McAlpin took a "fighting stance." Defense attorneys emphasized that any physical struggle from McAlpin was a basic, defensive survival instinct from being suddenly and ambushed by strangers he could not hear.

​Instead of being recognized as a victim of a false accusation and the fact that he was the wrong guy, McAlpin was booked on felony charges of resisting arrest and aggravated assault on law enforcement.

​ Unable to afford a $6,500 cash bail, McAlpin spent nearly a month in a Maricopa County jail cell. Because jail staff failed to provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, he was kept in near-total isolation, unable to communicate with staff, his family, or his defense team.

​Following the public release of the bodycam footage, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office officially dismissed all criminal charges against him.

​The internal police investigation resulted in mere 24-hour unpaid suspensions for the three officers involved, a move heavily criticized by civil rights advocates. Two tier justice strikes again!

​McAlpin's legal team filed a $3.5 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Phoenix and the individual officers. The case remains active in federal court as both sides navigate discovery, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reform in how law enforcement interacts with disabled citizens. This case looks to continue in September of this year unless the city decides to settle.

Keep in mind it's the tax payers that ultimately lose in a situation like this as tax money will be used to cover up for corrupt officers that basically attacked a disabled man.

[World News Tonight @ABCWorldNews]

President Trump is blaming vandals for the algae bloom and peeling paint problems at the reflecting pool on the National Mall. But he has provided no evidence. The White House confirms five arrests. Selina Wang has more. https://t.co/ep8RatbZHU

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Scientists in Atlanta were stopped from criticizing the Trump admin at a scientific conference, so let me do it here:

Trump is destroying biomedical research in America, and it will take decades to get back on track. 

Spread the word. Stand up for science.

[Corina Tovar @Ctovargll]

@Acyn Unbelievable. He's trying to blame others for his FU.

[Jackie Calmes @jackiekcalmes]

For years, I jogged around the Reflecting Pool and loved the seasons after baby ducks were born, seeing them swimming with mom and growing bigger and bigger. When I saw the workers this week dumping chemicals into the pool, my 1st thought was for the ducks that might’ve come back

[LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @LongTimeHistory]

ICE deport couple—leave their 2 dogs locked inside their home to die.

They were left without food or water for 1 whole week—until apartment manager went to check on the smell.

"Yes! This is ICE's fault!" said animal welfare guy.

"It is 1000% their responsibility to notify us."

If any law enforcement agency involved knows that there are animals at the scene—they are mandated reporters to animal welfare.

"Why are people coming out of left field to defend ICE in this situation?" he asks.

Incident occurred near Chicago, Illinois.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Dozens of ‘off grid’ gas plants are being built for data centers with little public input. Critics warn of air quality risks. Supporters say it’s the price of winning in AI #DataCenters #Climate #Tech https://t.co/jznXi4czZA

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Delilah has been fighting cancer for over 4 yrs. During treatments, her favorite song is "Hey There Delilah".

What happened next is beautiful

[Citizens for Ethics @CREWcrew]

Reminder that Trump has let 22 politicians convicted of corruption charges off the hook so far with pardons and sentence commutations.
https://t.co/xlpyqKV42d

[Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket]

How can we protect our democracy ahead of the midterms? 3️⃣ things, Marc Elias says.

1️⃣ Make a plan to vote

2️⃣ Stay educated and share information with others

3️⃣ Mobilize peacefully

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[MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch]

An aerial view shows crews dismantling the UFC fighting venue on the South Lawn of the White House.

The grass on the Ellipse has been completely destroyed following the UFC viewing party.

REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on two campaign finance cases that could forever change our elections.

@davidsirota explains how SCOTUS is about to legalize corruption. https://t.co/QqKyKF4xhf

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

Here are the top 5 dogs of the week!

[Mike Levin @MikeLevin]

A brand new bridge between Detroit and Canada is finished and ready to open. It would speed up traffic for millions of trucks, cut delays for American businesses, and help the auto industry that employs people in every state. There is just one problem.

Donald Trump won’t let it open.

Here is why.

The family that owns the old bridge stands to lose business when the new one opens. So in January, they gave one million dollars to a pro-Trump super PAC.

Weeks later they met with Trump’s Commerce Secretary.

He called Trump.

Hours after that, Trump announced he would block the new bridge. The opening was set for June 12. It got canceled the day before. The bridge sits there finished and empty.

Now here is the part that should make every taxpayer angry.

Canada paid for the entire bridge.

Every dollar. And the United States already owns half of it for free. Trump is holding up a bridge we got for nothing, to protect a donor who wrote him a check, while picking a fight with our closest ally and biggest trading partner.

This is corruption in plain sight.

A billionaire pays, and the President delivers. American workers and businesses pay the price.

Open the bridge. A government should work for the people, not for whoever writes the biggest check.
https://t.co/9o9Gz9UrBo

[Scott MacFarlane @MacFarlaneNews]

NEW: House Judiciary Cmte Democrats launch probe into alleged "slush fund" used by Kash Patel to pay bonuses to some agents

Dems allege significant $ went to Patel "Payback Squad", which pursued political targets

They say fund constitute "gross mismanagement of public funds"

[Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1]

MS NOW EXCLUSIVE:

Kash Patel may have a 'personal slush fund' of taxpayer dollars to pay loyalist agents, according to Rep. Jamie Raskin.

Raskin is demanding documents from Patel — citing claims that $8,000 payments are made to agents who carry out "unlawful partisan and personal orders." https://t.co/ZOU8iRxj2u

[Ken Dilanian @KDilanianMSNOW]

Exclusive: Kash Patel may be deploying a “slush fund” of taxpayer dollars to reward loyalist agents and members of his security detail https://t.co/ojVgLzbyRF