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Harnessing grassroots action to stave off autocratic kleptocracy & hybrid Russian/foreign aggression. Join us & help defend democracy & the '20 elections.

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    Jan 3

    TODAY: Accountability returns to D.C. Meet & follow our Defenders of Democracy (tagged), & learn how each, in their capacity as Chairs of critical House committees, will hold Trump & cronies accountable. No more without oversight starting today. [THREAD]

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  2. The sanctions being lifted sets a precedent for future sanctions relief, potentially fulfilling one end of a quid pro quo. Learn more about Deripaska courtesy of .

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  3. Potentially fulfilling one of his key campaign promises (to Putin), Trump will lift sanctions on Russian oligarch, close Putin ally & Manafort lender Oleg . Unless the Republican Senate agrees to override the Treasury Dept., Trump will succeed.

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  4. Trump’s wall shutdown is a case study for populist governance. Leader makes ridiculous campaign promise to exploit voter anxiety, comes to power, faces mounting corruption probes, then tries desperately to implement the promise to keep base, causing broad government dysfunction.

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  5. 15 hours ago

    Trump mulls declaring national emergency in an effort to secure wall funding Trump is acting like an authoritarian in so many ways Creating an emergency when one doesn’t exist to keep us occupied while he installs loyalists Wanting to bypass Congress

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  7. BREAKING NEWS: Trump just threatened to use his “emergency powers” to deploy the military to build his Great Wall without permission from Congress. This deserves much more attention than it’s getting — so far. Watch this space.

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  8. 20 hours ago

    The Democrats have the House, so we can breathe a little, right? Take a bit of a break from calling, marching, writing? Sorry, no. If you want to see change, now is the time to ramp up. Here's why:

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  9. Dem House passed bills to reopen the govt now, with 30 day DHS funding to negotiate border security (with ). "We are sending [Senate R's] back exactly, word for word, what they have passed," Pelosi said.

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  10. Jan 4

    Biggest in history: *Private data of ~1000 politicians (incl Merkel) hacked & leaked *Also data from political parties & EU Parliament *Not affected yet: far-right AfD *Potential actors: Russia & China

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  11. Jan 3

    Both Republicans & Democrats are upset with Mitt Romney. (For very different reasons.) 's take is worth the read & adds perspective - specifically that R's are unhappy because Romney told the truth about Trump. We won't always agree, but they are worth a follow.

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  12. Jan 3

    Jeanne Shaheen is threatening to block the Trump admin's invite of a sanctioned Russian official to visit the US. Dmitry Rogozin is barred for his role in Moscow's annexation of Crimea. Rogozin is an ultranationalist known for racist, homophobic rhetoric.

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  13. Jan 3

    Huge shout-out to for the graphical elements of this thread. Save these phone numbers as well. Finally someone is listening, Financial Services: (202) 225-4247 Intel: (202) 225-7690 Judiciary: (202) 225-6906 Oversight: (202) 225-5074 Ways & Means: (202) 225-3625

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  14. Jan 3

    TODAY: Accountability returns to D.C. Meet & follow our Defenders of Democracy (tagged), & learn how each, in their capacity as Chairs of critical House committees, will hold Trump & cronies accountable. No more without oversight starting today. [THREAD]

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  15. Jan 3

    Paul Whelen, arrested as a supposed American spy, has been assigned a Russian lawyer approved by Russian Intel, who has already proposed a "prisoner exchange." Putin, Trump & half the GOP would be thrilled to avoid Russian spy Maria Butina's testimony.

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  16. Jan 3

    At this critical time in our history I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Intelligence Committee. And I'm mindful of the great responsibility that goes with it. We will do our constitutional duty, and put the rule of law and our nation's security first.

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  17. Jan 3

    Schiff, after being named Intel Chair: "I look forward to an invigorated committee that will both provide guidance and authorization to the Intel Community, while also rebuilding internal comity and strengthening the relationship between the Congress and the Intel Community."

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  18. We have a long way to go people...We cannot become complacent again...EVER! Stay on the phones with your Reps, don't let them pull the wool over your eyes another year. We take back our democracy...TODAY and every day we have breath.

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  19. Jan 3

    Huge shout-out to for the graphical elements of this thread. Save these phone numbers as well. Finally someone is listening, Financial Services: (202) 225-4247 Intel: (202) 225-7690 Judiciary: (202) 225-6906 Oversight: (202) 225-5074 Ways & Means: (202) 225-3625

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  20. Jan 3

    7/ Our quality of life & basic freedoms are at risk. We banded together in a big tent & took real institutional power back from those inclined towards corruption & autocracy. The job isn't over though. We will need more of your advocacy to finish it, but now we have help. /End

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  21. Jan 3

    6/ Please read 's article in for additional information about how these 5 Democratic Committee Chairs are preparing to hold Trump and his administration accountable to the American people and the rule of law.

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