Donald Dog Walked Into War
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Today, the Supreme Court made two shadow docket rulings Monday night that will negatively impact trans people and black and brown voters; the Trump administration does a 180 on dropping their appeals against major law firms; Howard Lutnick will testify behind closed doors in the Epstein matter; Kristi Noem is hung out to dry in a Senate hearing; Trump admits he has no evacuation plan for the Middle East as he comes up with another excuse for starting a war with Iran; NYAG Letitia James orders hospitals to resume care for transgender minors; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.
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The Downfall of Kristi Noem; The Disastrous Iran War; and The Texas Primaries
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Stories
Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran | The Washington Post
214. The Court's (Selective) Impatience is a Vice | Steve Vladeck
Scoop: Lutnick volunteers to testify on Epstein ties | Axios
Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms | The New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Orders Hospital to Resume Youth Transgender Care | The New York Times
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