Notices by Brandi Buchman (brandi_buchman@mstdn.social)

Smith's report is the end of a years long probe that followed the law faithfully and dutifully. No matter what Trump says or does about this report or the people who lawfully investigated him, it doesn't change the evidence the world saw with its own eyes.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-releases-special-counsel-jack-smiths-findings-in-trump-jan-6-probe_n_677fd5dae4b09fe8a981d328

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The former New York City mayor was faced with an ultimatum that he, apparently, couldn't abide.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rudy-giuliani-contempt-hearing-inauguration_n_677ff9ebe4b0dc0efd13adda?c9

Cowards, Liars And Jan. 6: Former Officer Michael Fanone Speaks Out As Trump’s Return Looms

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michael-fanone-jan-6-anniversary-donald-trump-immunity_n_6778641ce4b03c84a28dacc5

NOW: Corrupt former police officer Shane Lamond found guilty on all counts:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/corrupt-cop-with-ties-to-proud-boys-leader-found-guilty_n_67572eb9e4b0c2b47b1d3073?nwm

The House Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz available at link here:
https://ethics.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Committee-Report.pdf

On this day four years ago, Donald Trump sent, arguably, his most notorious and destructive tweet to date: his Jan. 6 invite.

‘There’s Not A Darn Thing Anybody Can Do’: Rash Of Jan. 6 Pardons Will Mean Trouble, Former Prosecutor Says

No president before has pardoned people who were “essentially his co-conspirators in crime," one legal expert said.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-jan-6-pardons-prediction_n_67506447e4b0c23471385bc6?6om

NEW: In my report for HuffPost, I speak to D.C. drag queens and take a look at the fight in our courts to keep this form of expression protected under the First Amendment - whether Trump or his judges like it or not!

I hope you will read and share!

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/future-of-drag-under-donald-trump_n_67475a68e4b08e4755036246?nu

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-must-pay-500-million-civil-fraud-fine-ny-ag_n_675877abe4b00d5a137d714f?d_id=8473957&ncid_tag=tweetlnkushpmg00000050&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=us_women

Prosecutors Say D.C. Cop Was ‘Double Agent’ For Seditious Proud Boys Ahead of Jan. 6

The trial of Shane Lamond, accused of exchanging hundreds of text messages with the leader of the far-right group, began Monday in Washington.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/prosecutors-say-dc-cop-acted-as-double-agent-for-seditious-proud-boys-ahead-of-jan-6_n_674e427be4b0e6ca54e3d496?d_id=8443194&ncid_tag=tweetlnkushpmg00000050&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=us_women

A sad day for those who nearly died -- and did die -- defending our Capitol and our democracy.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jack-smith-motion-dismiss-jan-6-trump-charges_n_673df48de4b024f8391f38ff

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-sets-civil-contempt-hearing-for-rudy-giuliani-after-defamed-workers-say-he-cant-stop-smearing-them_n_673f8198e4b090a704c8d520

NEW: Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss have filed a motion to hold Rudy Giuliani - who owes them $148M - in civil contempt, saying he has again made defamatory statements about them. More in a full report for HuffPost to come.

One time Matt Gaetz was so afraid to answer my question to him during Trump's first impeachment that he a) let his office door slam in my face and 2) when I opened it and walked in, he scurried to his back office and I was told he couldn't take questions.

I asked the Department of Justice if it had any plans in place or was providing any instruction or guidance to staff about efforts to preserve the agency's integrity or independence under the coming administration.

A spokesperson told me they did not have "anything to provide at this time."

Hello good people. It is election day. I hope you exercise your right to vote. Let's be good to each other today and take care of this country that is still so full of promise and good people.

Steve Bannon Is Getting Out Of Prison — And Heading Right Back To Court

The longtime Trump ally went to prison after refusing to comply with the Jan. 6 congressional committee. Now he’s facing conspiracy, fraud and money laundering charges.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steve-bannon-prison-release-trial_n_671bf93ee4b0fdf4fef4622a

I hope you will read my report.
I tried to get Mike Johnson to address questions that were slightly more nuanced.

His spokespeople sent me blurbs of comments he sent to other outlets.

I take a look at the impending certification:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mike-johnson-stop-election-certification_n_66fc7ecae4b0453dc1ee7025

Man In MAGA Hat Arrested For Allegedly Punching Election Worker

Officials called the episode “ugly” and urged calm.

Via myself and Matt Shuham

DETAILS inside:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/maga-hat-punch-elderly-election-worker-police_n_671c131be4b00589e7dd14df