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  Team DASS · [email protected]
June 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM

“We’re all going to die”

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Senator Ernst dismisses Medicaid concerns with “We're all going to die”, then DOUBLES DOWN This is beyond shameful, John. At a recent town hall in Iowa, Senator Joni Ernst faced constituents worried about proposed cuts to Medicaid under the "One Big Beautiful Bill." …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
June 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM

“drain the swamp”

  Trump, who famously campaigned to “drain the swamp” is refilling it – one pardon at a time: Trump’s clemency spree extends to ex-gangster, rapper, former congressmen Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after pardons from Trump Trump pardons former New York congress…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
June 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM

NEW: House passes 10-YEAR BAN on state AI regulations

  ➤➤ NEW: House passes 10-YEAR BAN on state AI regulations By just a single vote, House Republicans passed a sweeping provision that would bar states from enforcing any laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI) – for the next decade. Tucked into Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” thi…
  DASS Legal · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM

They lost this time — but the next attack is already coming

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Maine’s LGBTQ+ protections Last week, the Supreme Court let Maine’s civil rights law stand — refusing to hear a case that would have gutted protections for transgender people in housing. That’s a win. But make no mistake: it…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM

If you have a rap sheet and a red hat, Trump’s got a pen ready.

  Trump, who famously campaigned to “drain the swamp” is refilling it – one pardon at a time: Trump’s clemency spree extends to ex-gangster, rapper, former congressmen Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after pardons from Trump Trump pardons former New York congress…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 1:22 AM

Congress just voted to block states from regulating AI

  ➤➤ BREAKING: House passes 10-YEAR BAN on state AI regulations By just a single vote, House Republicans passed a sweeping provision that would bar states from enforcing any laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI) – for the next decade. Tucked into Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM

Next stop: letting arsonists apply for firefighter jobs

  Listen, I know your inbox is basically a firehose of political emails right now, so I’ll cut to it: If we lose control of our elections, we lose everything. And I don’t mean that in a vague, “democracy is at risk” kind of way. I mean, literally, we could end up with a democracy run …
  Al Franken · [email protected]
May 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM

Next stop: letting arsonists apply for firefighter jobs

  Listen, I know your inbox is basically a firehose of political emails right now, so I’ll cut to it: If we lose control of our elections, we lose everything. And I don’t mean that in a vague, “democracy is at risk” kind of way. I mean, literally, we could end up with a democracy run …
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
May 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM

here’s the truth:

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  DASS Legal · [email protected]
May 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM

temporary win

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Maine’s LGBTQ+ protections The Supreme Court just declined to hear a case brought by right-wing legal groups attacking Maine’s civil rights law that protects transgender people from discrimination in housing. This is a tempo…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Marco Rubio claims immunity from judicial oversight

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Secretary of State Rubio dismisses judicial authority in Senate testimony They’re not trying to hide it anymore, John. Secretary of State Marco Rubio just made a startling declaration: neither he nor the president is bound by judicial oversight in conducting foreign p…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM

BREAKING: DOJ launches crackdown on “DEI”

  ➤➤ BREAKING: DOJ initiates civil fraud probes into college DEI programs They’re still going after “DEI,” John... Donald Trump’s Department of Justice just launched a sweeping initiative to go after colleges and universities for their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM

We know there’s a lot happening in the news...

  Hello John, We know there’s a lot happening in the news. So let’s break this down, and explain why your $3 support is so critical right now.   Donald Trump and his MAGA allies know exactly who stands between them and total control of our democracy: Democratic Secreta…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Trump’s $400 million gift from Qatar

  This is unbelievable, John. Donald Trump just declared that he’d gladly accept a $400 million plane from the authoritarian regime of Qatar. Not only is he going to use it as the next Air Force One, but he’s also taking the plane with him when he leaves office in 2029. Let’s be clear…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM

SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to reject Trump’s election security cuts

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Trump proposes severe cuts to election security funding   Add your name right now to demand Congress reject Trump’s dangerous plan to defund election security: SIGN This is unbelievable, John. The Trump administration has proposed GUTTING election sec…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Unmasking the GOP voter suppression machine

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Lawsuit Exposes MAGA’s Voter Suppression Machine John, in a moment, we’re going to ask you to chip in $3, but first let us explain why your support is so important: A new lawsuit is pulling back the curtain on just how far MAGA operatives are willing to go to suppress …
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
May 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM

here’s the truth:

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Trump’s $400 million plane

  This is unbelievable, John. Donald Trump just declared that he’d gladly accept a $400 million plane from the authoritarian regime of Qatar. Not only is he going to use it as the next Air Force One, but he’s also taking the plane with him when he leaves office in 2029. Let’s be clear…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM

re: Trump and Musk’s data grab

  ➤➤ Trump proposal would centralize sensitive voter data   Add your name now to demand Congress stop Trump’s dangerous new data surveillance plan: SIGN Donald Trump’s administration just took another disturbing step to centralize power — and this time, your persona…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Trump’s DOJ is abandoning civil rights

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ is turning its back on civil rights enforcement Donald Trump’s Department of Justice is no longer focused on defending civil rights, and is instead being used to carry out his political agenda. According to new reporting, Trump’s DOJ has stripped down the …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
May 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM

NEW: Trump shuts down vital election security program

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump shuts down vital election security program John, The Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) united over 1,300 election and law enforcement officials nationwide to monitor and block threats to our elections. Now, because of Trump, EI…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Trump and Musk’s new data grab is dangerous

  ➤➤ Trump proposal would centralize sensitive voter data   Add your name now to demand Congress stop Trump’s dangerous new data surveillance plan: SIGN Donald Trump’s administration just took another disturbing step to centralize power — and this time, your persona…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM

The latest Fox News host appointed by Trump…

  John, we can’t make this up… First: Trump nominated Ed Martin, a "Stop the Steal" organizer and vocal defender of Jan. 6 rioters as U.S. Attorney for D.C., the city’s top prosecutor.  Then: Martin lost support of Senate Republicans, because even he was too extreme for the GOP.  Now:…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM

‘I don’t know’: Trump stumped on whether he must uphold the U.S. Constitution

  Ever since Donald Trump was sworn back into office, we’ve seen his complete disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law… – Disregarding court rulings, – Targeting political opponents, – Issuing sweeping executive orders that bypass Congress, – And much much more. But now, h…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Trump’s military parade

  John, Ever since Donald Trump was sworn back into office, we’ve seen his growing disregard for the Constitution and democratic norms. – Disregarding court rulings, – Targeting political opponents, – Issuing sweeping executive orders that bypass Congress, – And now, this: Arm…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Trump just said the quiet part out loud…

  Ever since Donald Trump was sworn back into office, we’ve seen his complete disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law… – Disregarding court rulings, – Targeting political opponents, – Issuing sweeping executive orders that bypass Congress, – And much much more. But now, h…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM

NEW: Trump shuts down vital election security program

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump shuts down vital election security program John, The Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) united over 1,300 election and law enforcement officials nationwide to monitor and block threats to our elections. Now, because of Trump, EI…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
May 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Trump’s authoritarianism is escalating

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump intensifies efforts to silence dissent John, Donald Trump is rapidly consolidating power, targeting anyone who challenges his narrative. From voters and marginalized communities to the free press and independent agencies, no one is safe.​ Anyone else he considers a …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM

100 days of Trump

  Donald Trump has only been back in office for 100 days – and already, the damage is staggering. He’s fired independent officials, launched investigations into journalists and civil servants, and gutted federal agencies tasked with protecting elections. He’s pushing unconstitutional …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Trump 2028?

  ➤➤ NEW:  Trump is selling “Trump 2028” hats -- and daring us to stop him President Donald Trump has recently begun selling "Trump 2028" merchandise, including hats, using the slogan "Rewrite the Rules" as a sales pitch. Trump has already said he’s "not joking" about the possibility…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM

If you defend democracy, you’re a target in Trump’s America. 

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now ordering the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs, the former top cybersecurity official who helped secure the 2020 election. Krebs’ supposed offense? Telling the tru…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
April 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Donald Trump

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Trump wants to prosecute the official who protected our elections

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now ordering the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs, the former top cybersecurity official who helped secure the 2020 election. Krebs’ supposed offense? Telling the tru…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM

We know there’s a lot happening in the news...

  Hello John, We know there’s a lot happening in the news. So let’s break this down, and explain why your $3 support is so critical right now.   Donald Trump and his MAGA allies know exactly who stands between them and total control of our democracy: Democratic Secreta…
  Adrian Fontes · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM

It's official, I am launching my reelection campaign today

  Hi John, I’m Adrian Fontes — a proud Arizonan, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and your Secretary of State.  Today, I’m excited to announce that I am officially launching my reelection campaign because Arizonans need a leader who is committed to defending their right to vote against Tru…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM

Trump's attack on academic freedom intensifies

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Trump administration retaliates against Harvard, pulls $1 billion in federal funding John, The Trump administration just announced it will pull another $1 billion in federal funding from Harvard University. Why? Because Harvard refused to let the government interfere w…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Pete Hegseth leaks classified info...again

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Pete Hegseth leaks classified intel — again John, Trump’s Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, just leaked classified military information through a Signal chat — again. This time, the details of a U.S. airstrike were shared with his wife, his brother, and his personal …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM

The constitutional crisis is here....

  John, Donald Trump has gone after his political enemies.  He’s actively referred to himself as “KING.” Now, his administration is openly defying the Supreme Court.  As The Atlantic warns, the constitutional crisis is here.  The Constitutional Crisis Is Here President Donald …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM

This is not normal.

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now directing the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs – the former top cybersecurity official who oversaw election security in 2020. What was Krebs’ crime? Simply statin…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM

Picture this...

  Picture this, John:  You go in to vote, and you're turned away at the polls – despite having voted at the same location for years. Why? You don’t have a passport, and you’re missing your birth certificate.  The GOP’s SAVE Act is proposing this exact scenario, and it will slam the do…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM

Trump is now targeting CBS and 60 Minutes

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump pushes FCC to punish CBS and 60 Minutes John, Donald Trump just crossed another dangerous line. He’s demanding that the FCC investigate and fine CBS News and 60 Minutes – all because they aired a segment he didn’t like. A story featuring Ukrainian President Volodym…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM

Trump’s authoritarianism is escalating

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump intensifies efforts to silence dissent John, Donald Trump is rapidly consolidating power, targeting anyone who challenges his narrative. From voters and marginalized communities to the free press and independent agencies, no one is safe.​ Anyone else he considers a …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM

The Atlantic: The Constitutional Crisis Is Here

  John, Donald Trump has gone after his political enemies.  He’s actively referred to himself as “KING.” Now, his administration is openly defying the Supreme Court.  As The Atlantic warns, the constitutional crisis is here.  The Constitutional Crisis Is Here President Donald …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM

Chris Krebs

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now directing the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs – the former top cybersecurity official who oversaw election security in 2020. What was Krebs’ crime? Simply statin…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM

NEW: House Republicans PASS the Save Act >>

  NEW: House Republicans PASS the SAVE Act >> MAGA Republicans in the House just voted for a federal takeover of our elections through the so-called SAVE Act – legislation that would make it harder for MILLIONS of Americans to vote.  Sign now to demand the Senate BLOCK the SAVE…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Trump is dismantling democracy

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Trump shuts down vital election security program John, The Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) united over 1,300 election and law enforcement officials nationwide to monitor and block threats to our elections. Now, because of Trum…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM

This is not normal, John.

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now directing the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs – the former top cybersecurity official who oversaw election security in 2020. What was Krebs’ crime? Simply statin…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM

JUST IN: House Republicans PASS the Save Act >>

  JUST IN: House Republicans PASS the SAVE Act >> MAGA Republicans in the House just voted for a federal takeover of our elections through the so-called SAVE Act – legislation that would make it harder for MILLIONS of Americans to vote.  Sign now to demand the Senate BLOCK the …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM

🚨🚨 URGENT: North Carolina Republicans are trying to STEAL an election

  🚨URGENT: North Carolina Republicans are trying to STEAL a state Supreme Court election 🚨 This is horrifying, John. Republican Jefferson Griffin is STILL trying to toss out 65,000 ballots legally cast by North Carolina voters – six months after losing his election. Let us be clear: …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Democrats just sued Trump over his latest power grab

  ➤➤ NEW: Democrats sue to stop Trump’s unconstitutional election order John, Donald Trump’s latest executive order is an unprecedented attempt to seize control of how elections are run in this country — and Democrats just filed a lawsuit to stop it. Here’s why: Trump’s order is …