Donald Trump’s press ban just got blocked by a judge.
And somehow, his own DOJ helped make the case against him.
To justify the ban, they pointed to a Politico story quoting an anonymous “senior administration official.” They called it a leak.
That official? JD Vance, who was “leaking” on a press call scheduled by the White House — and reporters were specifically told to identify him that way.
Former Trump Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham joins us to talk about his latest loss and the taxpayer-funded Trump ad that made its way onto cable news last night.
Two words: Hatch Act.
Then Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi Jinping…literally.
And after months of pressure surrounding the Epstein files, federal investigators are finally looking into two people who have been hiding in plain sight: Epstein’s longtime lawyer and accountant.
The DOJ says it investigates when “the evidence presents itself.”
So why now?
Comedian and writer Ginny Hogan (@ginnyhogan) joins us to talk about the sudden movement and what she’s seeing on the road with the Trump-Epstein Bookmobile.
Want more of Ginny? Pick up her latest book “OBEY IN ADVANCE: HOW TO SURVIVE (AND THRIVE) UNDER AUTHORITARIANISM”
THIS WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
FRI, SEPT 25 — DOGS OF THE DEFIANCE — That’s right…even our furry friends are sticking it to the man. Who will tomorrow’s “DEFIANCE Dog of the Week” be? Check out the Ant Hill in the morning! Do you have a dog (or a cat or a horse or a rabbit or a ferret…) that would sooner lift their leg on Trump than play fetch? Send us a pic, and they might be featured in a future issue! Because fighting authoritarianism is hard work, a little fun is important too. :)
GROW THE DEFIANCE
DEFIANCE Members are absolutely crushing it, spreading the word about our club for the courageous to their friends. There is strength in numbers, and that’s exactly what defiance requires. Here’s how you can help build our numbers—and get a shoutout on the Daily with Miles and Xander:
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