Today's Top Stories:
Trump employee tells FBI that ex-president ordered boxes to be moved at Mar-a-Lago to shield them from subpoena
An employee of the crooked ex-president told federal agents that Trump directly ordered him to move stolen documents at Mar-a-Lago after feds served a subpoena demanding their return — clearly demonstrating knowledge of guilt.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Trump gets terrible news in defamation lawsuit
The disgraced ex-president, accused of various sexual assaults for decades, will have to answer questions under oath next week in a defamation lawsuit lodged by a writer who says he raped her in the mid-1990s, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Take Action: Charge Donald Trump!
The GOP is just a few seats away from passing a national abortion ban
NextGen: Every woman in the country could have her bodily autonomy ripped away from her by radical zealots if we don't win this November. The stakes could not be any higher. NEXTGEN is working around the clock to mobilize young voters and make sure we have the turnout we need to protect our majorities in Congress. Can you chip in to help elect pro-choice Democrats up and down the ballot?
US Treasury Department is investigating Ron DeSantis' misappropriation of pandemic funds for migrant-trafficking stunt
The Florida governor's shockingly cruel exploitation of vulnerable migrants for political gain could soon land him in very hot water. Turns out redirecting COVID-relief funds to pay for inhumane political stunts is frowned upon by the federal government.
Take Action: Call on President Biden to commit to phasing out fossil fuels!
Former San Antonio cop charged with aggravated assault in horrific shooting of 17-year-old in McDonald's parking lot
The video of the horrifying attack — which left the innocent teenager on life support — quickly went viral, prompting a swift response against the officer, but one shudders to think what would have happened if his body cam had been disabled.
Take Action: Tell President Biden to take action to fix Puerto Rico's power crisis!
Alex Jones mocks Sandy Hook families after jury orders him to pay them $965 million
The rabble-rousing conspiracy theorist responded to the seismic ruling by boasting that his victims will never see the money they're owed, because apparently Jones doesn't think they've suffered enough yet.
Take Action: Tell "Dank Brandon" to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level!
Rail union rejects deal brokered by White House, renewing possibility of nationwide strike
A union representing about 12,000 rail workers voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House last month averting an historic and crippling strike. An upcoming vote will force the two sides back to the negotiating table, renewing the possibility of a nationwide work stoppage that could paralyze the nation's supply chain and transportation rail service later this fall as the US enters peak holiday season.
The death knell for Herschel Walker's campaign
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: He won't come back from this.
Peter Thiel is sending fake newspapers to voters pushing his terrible candidates
The far-right billionaire is desperate to get his reactionary puppets into positions of power, and he's resorting to increasingly bizarre methods to trick Americans into voting for them.
Minnesota Trump supporter who falsely accused left-wing vandals of setting fire he staged pleads guilty to fraud
MAGA minions are so dedicated to the idea of victimhood they're willing to actively victimize themselves to maintain the illusion.
Avid Michigan election denier hired as an employee in county clerk’s office
MAGA fascists are systematically infiltrating positions of power across the country — and unless immediate action is taken to oust them we could see American democracy itself go up in flames.
LA City Council president resigns following leaked racist remarks
Former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez resigned from her seat Wednesday, becoming the first to do so out of three council members overheard making stunningly racist and disparaging comments about colleagues, igniting public fury and prompting calls from President Biden and other prominent Democrats for accountability.
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Today’s Action: Get out the vote for Democratic congressional candidate Summer Lee!
Summer Lee, a Pennsylvania state legislator, community organizer, and activist backed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is fighting to bring her bona fide progressive values to the US House of Representatives, and she needs our help! The first Black woman to represent Southwestern Pennsylvania in the state legislature, Lee would bring a badly needed, fresh perspective to Washington, DC, on a whole host of issues, including voting rights, reproductive rights, economic and environmental justice, LGBTQ rights, immigration, and more.
The margin of error for keeping the House Democrat hands is far too thin for comfort, but there are plenty of ways we can take action to ensure we keep power and continue advancing our critical progressive agenda. Phone-banking is one of the most effective ways you can pitch in from afar. You don’t have to be a seasoned professional, just ready to do good work.
The fight for a truly progressive future does not end with Summer Lee’s candidacy! There are committed Democratic candidates all across the country that need your help getting out the vote next month. You can filter through virtual phone- and text-banking events through Mobilize. So many critical issues are on the line this election — reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gun-safety initiatives, justice reform — everything we’ve fought so hard for! It’s never been more important to get out the vote and fight for our rights. Join the fight and do your part today!
PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition to kick Marjorie Taylor Greene out of Congress for promoting dangerous white supremacist conspiracies, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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