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Sen. Mark Kelly’s attorney warned the Pentagon on Monday that the Arizona Democrat is prepared to sue to stop what he calls an illegal, politically motivated investigation tied to President Donald Trump’s demands for retaliation. Kelly was singled out after appearing in a video reminding service members to refuse unlawful orders, which Trump blasted as “seditious.” In a sharply worded letter, Kelly’s lawyer said any attempt to recall the retired Navy aviator for court-martial or discipline would be unconstitutional and an extraordinary abuse of power.

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Legal advocates celebrated Friday’s abrupt resignation of Trump ally Julianne Murray as U.S. attorney in Delaware, calling it another blow to the president’s efforts to bypass Senate confirmation rules. On their podcast, Norm Eisen and Kate Phang said Murray stepped aside after a key 3rd Circuit ruling undercut similar interim appointments, including that of Alina Habba.

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The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Donald Trump on a potential TikTok ban dangerously expanded presidential power under the guise of national security, critics warn. Writing in the Guardian, legal scholars Evelyn Douek and Jameel Jaffer argue the court failed to scrutinize weak security claims and instead blessed a First Amendment violation that gives the government sweeping control over online speech. They warn the ruling sets a precedent that could haunt future free-speech cases.

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Donald Trump’s apparent indifference to warnings from pollsters and allies is stoking fears he’s checked out as GOP leader, leaving MAGA voters uneasy. The Washington Post reports that conservative pollster Mark Mitchell tried to push Trump on unmet economic promises during a White House lunch, but the president showed little interest. As living costs remain high, conservative influencers are voicing frustration over a lack of follow-through, warning Trump’s disengagement could depress MAGA turnout in the 2026 midterms.

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Erika Kirk announced she will meet privately with Candace Owens on Monday, despite warnings from conservatives that the sit-down could worsen an already explosive feud. Owens has repeatedly attacked Kirk over conspiracy theories tied to her husband Charlie Kirk’s death, and critics fear the encounter will only deepen divisions within the MAGA movement rather than calm them.

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CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem said the investigation into the fatal Brown University shooting is already in disarray, highlighting an unusual public rift between local police and the FBI. After a person of interest promoted by FBI Director Kash Patel was released for lack of evidence, Kayyem said authorities don’t even know who they’re looking for and criticized local officials for openly blaming an FBI-led lead, as students report feeling unsafe with the shooter still at large.

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Donald Trump ignited outrage Monday after turning a brief condolence for the deaths of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, into a vicious Truth Social attack blaming Reiner’s passing on “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a move that stunned observers and alienated even loyal fans. Within hours of the couple being found dead in their Los Angeles home, Trump mocked Reiner as “tortured” and obsessed with him, prompting a wave of criticism from supporters who called the post “heartless,” “tacky,” and “insane,” with many urging the president to delete it and warning that his cruelty was doing political damage.

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Vice President JD Vance arranged a White House lunch with conservative pollster Mark Mitchell to warn Donald Trump about looming 2026 midterm losses, but the message failed to land. The Washington Post reports that after briefly engaging with data on declining support, Trump lost interest and shifted the conversation to golf and fundraising.

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President Donald Trump is keeping a controversy-ridden Cabinet in place, not because it’s working, but because he refuses to admit he made bad hires, according to a Washington Post analysis. Unlike his first term’s revolving door of firings, Trump’s second administration has stayed intact despite scandals involving figures like Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard. The Post cites Trump’s reliance on loyalists, his aversion to acknowledging mistakes, and razor-thin Senate confirmations as key reasons the shake-ups never come.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) revealed Sunday that her son was pulled over by ICE agents for speeding and asked to prove his citizenship, an encounter that ignited a wave of online fury toward the Trump administration. Omar said her son was released after producing a U.S. passport, but critics noted the stop came amid weeks of Trump’s hostile rhetoric toward Somali Americans, raising alarms about racial profiling and abuse of power.

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A legal analyst said the Justice Department’s prosecution of Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) is unraveling after newly released texts showed DOJ officials knew she did not assault a federal officer during a protest against immigration enforcement in Newark. On her podcast The Breakdown, Allison Gill said the department’s failure to turn over exculpatory evidence — including video that contradicts the charging document — amounts to a damaging cover-up that could sink the case. Gill called the withheld evidence a “case killer,” arguing the facts now undercut the Trump DOJ’s claims stemming from McIver’s arrest.

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Actor-director Rob Reiner warned of mounting threats to free speech and democracy during a CNN appearance in September — just three months before he and his wife, Michelle Singer, were found dead with stab wounds in their Los Angeles home, in a homicide now under investigation. There is no indication the deaths are connected to his remarks, which followed ABC and Disney’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after comments about a right-wing activist. Reiner said speaking out against President Donald Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr carried risks, describing the moment as a “war for our democracy” and accusing Trump of trampling constitutional norms.

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