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Holding Trump Accountable
Dept. of Justice
Today, Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel to decide whether Trump will face criminal charges on Mar-A-Lago and Jan. 6 insurrection. Details
The FBI had informants inside the Proud Boys in the months surrounding Jan 6. Details
Jan. 6 Committee
Federal judge stays Mark Meadows' attempt to avoid testifying to the Jan. 6 committee. Details
Pence refuses Jan. 6 interview: 'Congress has no right to my testimony," he says while being interviewed on his book tour. Details
Watch former federal prosecutor, Glenn Kirshner, discuss Trump's failure to appear on J6 subpoena and Pence's book that details Trump's crimes.
Clarence Thomas again moved to block Jan. 6 inquiry that could implicate his wife. Details
Allen Weisselberg links Trump to illegal tax scheme. Details
Trump's ex-CFO, at tax fraud trial, says company reaped big savings with perks. Details
Judge hearing the case appointed an independent monitor to oversee Trump Org financial reporting in NY AG fraud suit. Details
Watch attorney Ben Meiselas discuss the case and Trump's response to Judge Erdogan's decision.
Bad luck! Trump filed a lawsuit against James in Florida state court, but James moved the case to federal court, where it landed on the docket of Judge Donald Middlebrooks, who just days ago sanctioned Trump attorneys for a frivolous lawsuit. Details
The Trump Org’s courtroom shenanigans are wearing thin. Details
Oath Keeper's Seditious Conspiracy Trial
‘Do not become numb’: Prosecutors close seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers. Details
How did Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pull off the upset of the year in Southwest WA? Details (Perez is up by 2,971 votes as of 11/18.)
State Sen. Emily Randall re-elected by 1,258 votes; it appears that Adison Richards will not be LD 26's newest state representative, by 766 votes as of 11/18. Details
Progressive star Rep. Katie Porter wins reelection in California. Details
Los Angeles elects Karen Bass as mayor in a contentious and close race; she was out-spent 10 to 1 by her real estate developer opponent. Details
Jared Golden wins reelection to Maine House seat. Details
Counsel for Democrats in first Trump impeachment trial, Dan Goldman, won a free-for-all New York House seat. Details
After a surprise win in a special election in August, Rep. Pat Ryan (D) won a full congressional term with victory in NY-18 race. Details
Democrats flip House seat in New Mexico with Vasquez victory. Details
Lauren Boebert wins in Colorado. Boebert led Adam Frisch by 554 votes as of 11/18. Frisch conceded today. Details
Republicans win U.S. House majority, setting stage for divided government. Details
Some results still unknown:
The fate of Lisa Murkowski as Alaska U.S. Senator and Mary Peltola as the state's congressional representative won't be known until Nov. 23 or after. Details
Two California races remain uncalled: Adam Gray (D) v. John Duarte (R) and Rudy Salas (D) v. David Valadao (R). In both cases, the Republican is in the lead. Details
How Wisconsin became the GOP’s laboratory for dismantling democracy. Details
GOP’s weak midterm showing is great news for Biden’s climate plans. Details
Election-denying Secretary of State candidates got crushed. Details
GOP crushes state regulator races and strengthens grip over nation’s energy future. Details
How a surprising Democratic strategy may have staved off the midterm red wave. Details
How John Fetterman’s ‘punk rock’ campaign defeated Mehmet Oz. Details
In win for Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D), voters narrowly rejected an amendment that would have enhanced the power of the legislature. Details
Voters in Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Vermont decided to change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime. Louisiana couldn't get it done. Details
Here’s why 2023 congressional elections will be extra ‘special.’ Details
Fueled by Billionaires, political spending shatters records again. Details (NY Times subscription required)
The Supreme Court's part in handing House control to the GOP. Details
Watch Activate America's Post Election Review. (Activate America provided addresses for IBI's postcard program.)
Kitsap County Covid-19 cases in three charts. Details
Who is traveling to Washington for abortion care? Details
What patients may learn from issue noted in St. Michael Medical Center's surgery prep. Details
State commission wants feedback on potential ferry fuel surcharge. Details
DNR commissioner announces the end of commercial net pens in state waters. Details
Washington State Ferries' Colman Dock terminal building opens to the public. Details
Elsewhere
Postcards on Wednesday
We are writing for Sen. Warnock! Pick up postcards from Holly's front porch at 8824 NE New London Ct. and then email Kathy for addresses and the script.
Cards must mailed by Nov. 23! Sooner is better!
We'll meet Nov. 23 upstairs at the T&C from 2 pm to 3:30 pm for one last postcard writing session!
