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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy weâre featuring September 26, 2025 news and critical calls-to-action. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
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đłď¸ For too long, billionaires, special interests, and voter suppression schemes have drowned out the voices of everyday Americansâespecially in Black and Brown communities.
Now, our democracy faces a full-blown assault. The MAGA agenda is working to dismantle our institutions, weaken the rule of law, and strip away the very rights that guarantee every voice is heard and every vote counts.
We canât afford to sit back. Itâs time to rise upâto defend our rights, protect our freedoms, and reclaim power for the people. Join us to hold leaders accountable, fight back against authoritarianism, and mobilize voters to protect democracy.
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âď¸ James Comey Indicted as Trump Targets Political Enemies
The Guardian reports that former FBI director James Comey has been indicted as Trump accelerates efforts to prosecute critics. Legal experts call the move a dangerous step toward criminalizing political opposition. â The Guardian
â ď¸ Trump Prepares Shutdown Firings
An MSNBC analysis reveals an internal memo from the Trump OMB outlining plans for large-scale firings of federal employees if a government shutdown occurs. The strategy would weaken agencies and put thousands of jobs at risk to gain political leverage. â MSNBC
đź Trump Administration Threatens Mass Layoffs
NPR reports that Trump officials are warning of sweeping layoffs if Congress fails to pass a budget. The threat escalates pressure on Democrats as a shutdown deadline looms. â NPR
đŽđą Democrats Split on IsraelâPalestine Policy
Axios details Democratic divisions in Congress as votes on U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine approach. Lawmakers are grappling with how to respond to Trumpâs hardline stance while maintaining party unity. â Axios
đĽ Trumpâs Government Shutdown Plan Explained (Video)
A YouTube report breaks down Trumpâs strategy for forcing a government shutdown. The video highlights the economic risks and the administrationâs political calculations. â YouTube
đŞ Hegseth Summons Military Leaders to Private Gathering
Bloomberg reports that Trump ally Pete Hegseth has called top military officers to a private meeting next week. Critics fear the unusual gathering could be used to pressure the armed forces on political issues.
â Bloomberg
đď¸ House Democrats Push Palestinian Statehood Amid Trump Pressure
The Guardian details House Democratsâ renewed push for Palestinian statehood in defiance of Trumpâs policies. Lawmakers say U.S. credibility in the Middle East depends on supporting a two-state solution. â The Guardian
Former federal prosecutor calls case against James Comey âweakâ |
Associated Press
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