Brad Rourke

Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democrats Over Oversight Plans

President Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats over what he called threats involving impeachment and other punishment. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Trump’s position on CNN as Democrats prepared congressional investigations beginning in January.

90-second notes on democracy and civic life.

#democracy #DOJ #notestomyfutureself

Working long-term to build a democracy that contains a vision for an inclusive and positive future is critically important. But we must not skip the important step of living through the next two years and putting every barrier possible in the way of further autocratic slide.

bradrourke.com/2026/11/07/dem…

I agree w/ Ilyse.

Note to my future self. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would designate certain American nonprofits as supporters of terrorism. Under Section 501(p) of the tax code, qualifying designations would automatically suspend their federal tax exemptions and end deductions for contributions made during the suspension.

90-second notes on democracy and civic life.

#democracy #nonprofits #notestomyfutureself

What with this-that-and-the-other-thing, I have been away from most of my restorative habits all week. Saturday yoga with my love @andreajarrell at @purefireyoga feels like coming home.