Justice John Roberts is an accomplice to 47 for all the damage done during the current regime and they as well as all other sycophants will have blood on their hands forever. History will not be kind to any of them. When someone is given complete immunity as Roberts gave to 47 horrendous things are bound to happen.
Popok, You're wrong. Planned Parenthood does offer abortion services in states where it is legal. But you're right in that it also offers all the other forms of care you referred to, and patients who have no interest in abortion go to Planned Parenthood clinics for a whole array of other maternal care services. When Planned Parenthood provides abortion services it follows state law.
Not all Planned Parenthoods perform abortions! They give REFERRALS to the patients requesting abortions. I agree
Abortions should be restricted to hospitals, not clinics. However the Planned Parenthood offices that only counsels patients re abortions should be banned.
How many outright flagrant bribes is the “felon-in-chief” allowed? Selling inauguration seats, terrorist pardons, $400 million jets from Qatar, CBS/Paramount, ICE masked illegal assaults for his violent MAGA cult privileges for buying his cheap junk, etc….
You couldn't make it up! Corruption in plain sight or call it bribery, crime, exploitation, extortion, fraud, baseness, dishonesty, viciousness etc etc. What on earth is allowed to go on?
Unbelievable! There was clearly no problem in editing an interview. With love from a Brit in Europe.
Planned parenthood used to perform abortions in many states. I think you should check your info on this. I believe they still perfom abortions in states where abortion is legal. Obviously not in South Carolina, Texas, and other extreme abortion ban states.
Planned Parenthood's own website says their clinic in Fairview Heights IL provides safe legal abortions, so they at provide them in at least one of their clinics. That said, cutting off funding for an entire organization because they provide a legal service Pro Birthers don't like, even though no federal funds are used for that service, is draconian and just more proof they don't care about saving babies, they care about controling and punishing women.
Subject: Untapped State-Level Legal Avenues: When Might This Occur?
Dear Michael,
I’ve been thinking about whether we—and perhaps you in particular—are overlooking potential state-level legal avenues, especially under securities, RICO, or public corruption/bribery statutes, in jurisdictions like California, New York, and even Texas, with respect to misconduct tied to Trump-aligned actors and firms.
Given that state law exists independent of federal law—and that both California and New York have Democratic governors and attorneys general—it raises the question of whether there is untapped legal authority or political will to pursue enforcement. This is especially relevant where Trump-affiliated entities, donors, or operatives may have used shell companies, dark money structures, or deceptive financial practices to fund disinformation campaigns, undermine elections, or exert improper influence.
With New York City and Los Angeles governed by Democratic mayors, it’s also worth considering whether municipal governments could act—particularly if public corruption or tax-related misconduct (e.g., income derived from bribes or undisclosed lobbying) caused financial harm to the cities themselves.
The same probably applies to California and New York, both of whom need funds for various purposes, for example California needs to rebuild after the fires.
So what am I missing?
Don’t you and others who appear on Legal AG—especially those with ties to Democracy Docket, CREW, and State AG networks—know individuals who aren’t afraid to test the boundaries of legal accountability in this climate?
Could Lawfare, Just Security, or a comparable outlet be interested in publishing a piece or series that explores these underused tools of state-level legal accountability, particularly in this era of federal retreat and selective enforcement?
Should state legislators take up the cause and launch targeted investigations? And could California and New York’s congressional delegations be encouraged to ask sharper questions—in oversight hearings, or even in public forums—that bring attention to these issues?
Frankly, it has a made-for-TV quality. So why isn’t it being covered more aggressively by PBS NewsHour, NPR, the New York Times, Washington Post, WSJ, Financial Times, Politico, ProPublica, or the Guardian?
I agree with getting State AGs involved where possible, to combat corrupt practices. Paramount HQ is in NYC, but incorp in Delaware. A big hurdle would be to get the FCC into State court (better ask Popok).
Trump brought the lawsuit in ND Texas 2:24-cv-00236-Z under Texas's consumer protection law (alleging deceptive editing of Kamala's interview), demanding a jury trial. Pretty apparent Paramount was intimidated and was not willing to fight for press freedom. Sad.
Ostensibly Paramount is settling the case to make Trump's civil claim go away. If it could proven P is giving him money in exchange for an official act (FCC approval of the pending sale of Paramount to SkyDance), there might be a bribery case but proof is the key. if the sale is legit and FCC would have been approved it anyway, the case goes away.
FYI, here is the result of a Google (AI) search:
"Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have suggested that the settlement could be considered bribery to gain merger approval, and have considered holding a congressional hearing on the matter."
"Shareholder Lawsuits: The Freedom of the Press Foundation has vowed to file a shareholder's derivative lawsuit against Paramount over the settlement."
Why does the current administration operate as if this is a Christian country? We have freedom of religion or from religion and it should be illegal to pass regulations based on these Christian beliefs. Isn’t that in our constitution?
Justice John Roberts is an accomplice to 47 for all the damage done during the current regime and they as well as all other sycophants will have blood on their hands forever. History will not be kind to any of them. When someone is given complete immunity as Roberts gave to 47 horrendous things are bound to happen.
Canceling my subscription to Paramount and removing CBS from my fav News stations! #boycottCBS
I do not watch CBS NBC ABC FOX none of them.
When and how are they gonna stop this? Donald trump is a grifter, thief and liar. How and why are they letting him get away with this????
Because there wasn’t enough Americans to flood the ballot boxes protesting the lawlessness. 🏴☠️🖤
Popok, You're wrong. Planned Parenthood does offer abortion services in states where it is legal. But you're right in that it also offers all the other forms of care you referred to, and patients who have no interest in abortion go to Planned Parenthood clinics for a whole array of other maternal care services. When Planned Parenthood provides abortion services it follows state law.
Not all Planned Parenthoods perform abortions! They give REFERRALS to the patients requesting abortions. I agree
Abortions should be restricted to hospitals, not clinics. However the Planned Parenthood offices that only counsels patients re abortions should be banned.
What could Trump do if people were to stand up to him? This definitely seems like illegal bribery that should be addressed.
This country is now officially a kleptocracy! Corporate and Christian groups control everything!
Thanks again Michael!
I'm gonna miss CBS...
How many outright flagrant bribes is the “felon-in-chief” allowed? Selling inauguration seats, terrorist pardons, $400 million jets from Qatar, CBS/Paramount, ICE masked illegal assaults for his violent MAGA cult privileges for buying his cheap junk, etc….
Boy talking about bribing someone to show trump when ever he wants!!
It is always money, money, money!!!!
They should never pay !!!, they should file papers and sue Trump so he doesn't get his way!!!
BOY COTT CBS EVERYONE!!!
You couldn't make it up! Corruption in plain sight or call it bribery, crime, exploitation, extortion, fraud, baseness, dishonesty, viciousness etc etc. What on earth is allowed to go on?
Unbelievable! There was clearly no problem in editing an interview. With love from a Brit in Europe.
Planned parenthood used to perform abortions in many states. I think you should check your info on this. I believe they still perfom abortions in states where abortion is legal. Obviously not in South Carolina, Texas, and other extreme abortion ban states.
Planned parenthood doesn’t have surgeons on staff. They probably give referrals. But ruthless Republicans prefer the backstreet butchery.🏴☠️🩸
Planned Parenthood's own website says their clinic in Fairview Heights IL provides safe legal abortions, so they at provide them in at least one of their clinics. That said, cutting off funding for an entire organization because they provide a legal service Pro Birthers don't like, even though no federal funds are used for that service, is draconian and just more proof they don't care about saving babies, they care about controling and punishing women.
Subject: Untapped State-Level Legal Avenues: When Might This Occur?
Dear Michael,
I’ve been thinking about whether we—and perhaps you in particular—are overlooking potential state-level legal avenues, especially under securities, RICO, or public corruption/bribery statutes, in jurisdictions like California, New York, and even Texas, with respect to misconduct tied to Trump-aligned actors and firms.
Given that state law exists independent of federal law—and that both California and New York have Democratic governors and attorneys general—it raises the question of whether there is untapped legal authority or political will to pursue enforcement. This is especially relevant where Trump-affiliated entities, donors, or operatives may have used shell companies, dark money structures, or deceptive financial practices to fund disinformation campaigns, undermine elections, or exert improper influence.
With New York City and Los Angeles governed by Democratic mayors, it’s also worth considering whether municipal governments could act—particularly if public corruption or tax-related misconduct (e.g., income derived from bribes or undisclosed lobbying) caused financial harm to the cities themselves.
The same probably applies to California and New York, both of whom need funds for various purposes, for example California needs to rebuild after the fires.
So what am I missing?
Don’t you and others who appear on Legal AG—especially those with ties to Democracy Docket, CREW, and State AG networks—know individuals who aren’t afraid to test the boundaries of legal accountability in this climate?
Could Lawfare, Just Security, or a comparable outlet be interested in publishing a piece or series that explores these underused tools of state-level legal accountability, particularly in this era of federal retreat and selective enforcement?
Should state legislators take up the cause and launch targeted investigations? And could California and New York’s congressional delegations be encouraged to ask sharper questions—in oversight hearings, or even in public forums—that bring attention to these issues?
Frankly, it has a made-for-TV quality. So why isn’t it being covered more aggressively by PBS NewsHour, NPR, the New York Times, Washington Post, WSJ, Financial Times, Politico, ProPublica, or the Guardian?
If it isn’t—why not?
Curious to hear your thoughts.
I agree with getting State AGs involved where possible, to combat corrupt practices. Paramount HQ is in NYC, but incorp in Delaware. A big hurdle would be to get the FCC into State court (better ask Popok).
Trump brought the lawsuit in ND Texas 2:24-cv-00236-Z under Texas's consumer protection law (alleging deceptive editing of Kamala's interview), demanding a jury trial. Pretty apparent Paramount was intimidated and was not willing to fight for press freedom. Sad.
Ostensibly Paramount is settling the case to make Trump's civil claim go away. If it could proven P is giving him money in exchange for an official act (FCC approval of the pending sale of Paramount to SkyDance), there might be a bribery case but proof is the key. if the sale is legit and FCC would have been approved it anyway, the case goes away.
FYI, here is the result of a Google (AI) search:
"Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have suggested that the settlement could be considered bribery to gain merger approval, and have considered holding a congressional hearing on the matter."
"Shareholder Lawsuits: The Freedom of the Press Foundation has vowed to file a shareholder's derivative lawsuit against Paramount over the settlement."
Signalgate is a symptom of this regime’s value of fame & celebrity over experience & credentials. Should have never happened.
Don’t forget over unqualified incompetent stupidity! 🏴☠️🙄
Why does the current administration operate as if this is a Christian country? We have freedom of religion or from religion and it should be illegal to pass regulations based on these Christian beliefs. Isn’t that in our constitution?
Yes but the constitution means nothing to the corrupt lawless republicans. 🏴☠️