Your support made this edition possible. Every win below reaches people who need to see it because subscribers like you fund this work—just you, no corporate strings. Want us to hit even harder? Gift a subscription to someone who needs the hope, or upgrade to become a founding member today. A War Hero Just Handed Trump His Worst Week Yet Plus: Musk got referred to prosecutors, and a teacher’s aide ICE forced out came home Scott Dworkin Jul 16 I’m glad you’re here—because today, I’ve got some real wins to share with you. Here’s what makes The Dworkin Report different: we don’t just report the news, we turn the energy it stirs up into relentless pressure. We dig up the victories corporate media buries, then hand our readers the tools to become a force—one that’s already put 788,000 letters on the desks of Congress. That’s the work: journalism that fights back. And we can do it without fear because we have no ads, no corporate owners, no billionaires signing the checks. Just readers like you powering everything we do. That independence is why we can always tell you the truth—and why this whole operation lives or dies on the people who pay for it. So if you’ve been reading free, I hope today’s the day you’ll change that. Before you scroll, hit the ❤️ like button and restack this edition to punch through the noise—then become a paid subscriber and help us flip Congress in the midterms. THEY SAT IN SILENCE. NOW SHE’S HOME. When ICE forced Yessenia Ruano out of Milwaukee, her city held fourteen minutes of silence—one for every year she’d lived there. This week, they got her back. Yessenia fled El Salvador in 2011 after gangs murdered her brother. A trafficking survivor with a pending legal case to let her stay, she spent fourteen years working at a bilingual school and raising her twin daughters, both US citizens. Then ICE denied her request to stay and forced the choice: be dragged out, or leave with her girls. She chose to leave. Her lawyers didn’t. They took the regime to court for illegally deporting crime victims, and a federal judge ordered ICE to bring her back. On July 8, she walked out of Chicago O’Hare airport, calling it “a dream and a miracle.” The regime meant to erase her. A judge brought her back. MUSK’S OWN SIDE TURNED HIM IN Last year, Elon Musk spent more than $20 million trying to buy a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This week, a bipartisan election board found he may have broken the law doing it. He handed out $1 million checks on a Green Bay stage, and posted online offering a million dollars to people who voted in the race. It didn’t work—his candidate lost by ten points. That online post is what drew the referral. The Wisconsin Elections Commission, in a 5-1 vote that included Republicans, found probable cause that it violated the state’s bribery law and referred the case to a district attorney who can file criminal charges. Prosecutors have 40 days to respond. The regime insists the oligarchs buying our elections are patriots. Musk’s own side just told a prosecutor otherwise. His fortune bought him the checks, the ads, the stage—and nothing that truly mattered. HOCHUL MADE BIG TECH BLINK FIRST One in four New Yorkers already can’t cover their electric bill. So this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul told the AI giants moving into her state: not until you prove you won’t make it worse. On July 14, Hochul signed an order making New York the first state in the country to freeze new data center construction. These are the massive server farms behind AI—and they gulp enormous amounts of electricity and water. The freeze runs up to a year while the state writes tougher rules. Hochul’s also moving to strip the tax breaks these companies were handed. Trump warned states not to regulate the AI industry. Hochul did it anyway, declaring that “progress shouldn’t arrive with a higher utility bill.” They expected a red carpet. Instead, they got a stop sign—and working families got a governor who put them ahead of Big Tech. 66 YEARS. ONE WORD: NO. For sixty-six straight years, the defense bill has passed in Congress. It’s the one thing Washington always does. This week, Senate Democrats stopped it cold. Trump escalated his illegal war on Iran, a war that’s already cost 15 American servicemembers their lives. Then he demanded the Senate hand him $1.15 trillion—the largest defense budget ever proposed. Democrats refused to sign the permission slip. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who lost both legs on a battlefield in Iraq, said it clearly: Trump “wants to rebuild Iran before he rebuilds America, and it’s outrageous that Republicans are willing to roll over and let him.” The vote was 50-46. Republicans can bring it back—but for the first time in 66 years, they couldn’t move it, because Democrats wouldn’t blink. Duckworth, who knows firsthand where these wars lead, drew the line and refused to move off it: “Enough is enough.” ONWARD Let me tell you what happens after you close this. Tomorrow, I’ll be up around 6am, scanning court dockets, city-council minutes, and local papers most people never open—looking for the wins buried in the noise. When I find it, we verify every word—primary sources, real names, no exceptions—and we put it in front of more people than any local paper ever could. Then our readers do something with it: they send a letter, make a call to Congress, share the post online, or gift a subscription to a friend. That’s our machine. That’s how our quiet victories become loud ones. Our work runs on subscribers, and only subscribers. I know the thought—“it won’t matter if just I chip in.” That’s exactly what this regime is counting on. Enough people believe it, and the work stops. Enough people reject it, and we’re unstoppable. Don’t be the reason it goes quiet. Be the reason it gets louder. Become a paid subscriber today. Onward! Scott BEFORE YOU GO—SOUND OFF IN THE COMMENTS Yessenia spent a year in exile and walked back through the airport with her daughters. When was the last time a piece of news actually gave you hope? Sen. Duckworth drew the line on Trump’s war and said enough is enough. What’s the one fight you most want Democrats to take up before the midterms. Thanks for your support! Another way to help us out is by gifting subscriptions to friends and family! You can get yours by clicking the link. For all contact Congress links, or to volunteer, you can go here:https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-up-for-the-watchdog-coalition JUST A FEW OF MANY COMMENTS:  Thanks to Wisconsin-Yessenia Ruano and now Musk! This hitler administration must end! Kudos to Hochul and Duckworth! Let’s keep it up! Duckworth knows exactly where Trump’s wars lead — and she refused to let him drag the country into another one. That’s courage. That’s leadership. That’s inspiring. Here’s what I hope everyone sees. These aren’t just headlines — they’re real wins. The kind that remind us the fight isn’t hopeless, and the guardrails still hold when people push. That’s why we do this work. Grateful for your work and words of encouragement, Sam! Well said! “Real wins, not just headlines” could be the next headline. 😇 Thanks to the Democrats who Refused to Fund the Illegal war. Not just this war, but Cuba is next on the list! As though we don’t have enough war already. Yes Cuba. Sadly I’m hearing rumblings of a pending false flag attack that Cuba will be blamed for an all on drone assault on the US allowing Trump to cancel the midterms. I’m forgetting where I got this but the reporting was that the Soviet Ship that was allowed through our unhinged Cuba embargo a while back, could very well have been carrying said drones. He can’t take over the elections, they are run by the states. For a more hopeful outlook on that subject, read Robert Hubbell’s column today. I think an invasion of Cuba would turn into another Vietnam. It's not Venezuela by a long shot. Scott, indications are that Trump is going to trot out his kangaroo klatch of "intelligence" bosses to claim that China interfered in the Georgia Senatorial elections. I sincerely hope that Governor Kemp is prepared to immediately debunk Trump's claims. I'd also like to see a wave of derision during and after Trump's address. Then - it is time to go over the people who are aiding and abetting this blatant attack on our Democracy. I love seeing the cracking apart and collapse of this administration’s loudmouths. Musk deserves every investigation into his lawless behavior. First France and finally USA. Now, if we can bring the DOGE ninnies to trial and what they actually did with the data they stole. Patrick P  Patrick’s Newsletter7h 6/25/26 Go Blue Poem. Strength isn't changing Defense to the War department. Or firing generals to make a self-serving statement. The latest to go is General Donahue. Earning his stars in combat. That's what professionals do. His leadership skills are undeniably true. An elite warrior with plenty of experience too. Leaving the service before his time was due. This scene has played out time after time. A poor plan by Pete Hegseth's evil design. A military once led by battled hard experience. Now they're being led according to political alliance. Hegseth doesn't value experience or a woman's worth His misogyny disrespects the sacrifices of women, like Senator Duckworth Our military was once the envy of the world. Now rank is political, putting soldiers in a whirl. A soldier's qualifications are no longer in demand. It's politics now. The military be damned. Questions not answered, but the Press keeps trying. Is politics worth the risk of soldiers dying? To please a president who always needs affirmation. By weakening the military and our nation. Our country's anniversary is onĺy weeks away. Forefathers crying, because of what is happening today. Losing wars because of politics getting in the way. Generals being silenced for what they might say. Explanations now turned into excuses. All because of a president's abuses. The military remade in the eyes of fools. Forgoing experience, for politics to use as their tools. The transformation of our government is stark. Leaving the Congress mostly in the dark. What has happened to Honor, Service and Country? Is loyalty to one man better than one's duty? Our strength has always been in our diversity. Now they're using the same play-book of stupidity. The problem was never in our Military. It's always been leadership accountability. We need the rescue of an upcoming blue wave. Before we're all are living back in a cave. Our president's stone-man mentality. Is destroying our land, policy by policy. No one is capable of stopping this insanity. A blue vote in the fall, is our responsibility. To save the country from falling further in disgrace. Restoring the honor in Congress that we place. Please share my poems along with Steve Schmidt's The Warning's message. As always peace ✌️ Pat (Packy) Paules I’m glad Governor Hochal is acting to freeze the AI farms. And I think the electricity is a very big deal. But I am just as concerned, maybe even more so, about the water because even if they pay for the electricity, they’re messing up the water big-time. The water goes out as I understand it with a huge amount of pollution in it even if it goes in clean. I don’t read much about the water problem, although some communities have noticed it and don’t want their limited supplies of clean water used for this purpose. I see absolutely no reason for data centers to receive a tax break. For what???!!! They are getting paid to sneak in, pollute the water, steal electricity and take tax money away from the state. WE DO NOT NEED DATA CENTERS! Ohio is fighting against these corporate power sieges. Ohio is rated #1 for doing business by CNBC. Coincidentally, it's ranked 35th for workers & 35th nationally for K-12. Hmmmm....... Remember that water is a limited resource. We can make electricity via renewables, etc. but when there is no water, we can’t make more. I want voting rights protected, fair voting counts and prevention of poll intimidation. The do nothing Congress will do nothing about the illegal activity to steal the election. Voting in Nov is our only hope. Rejection of Todd Blanche is part of protecting our votes. DO NOTHING CONGRESS? They voted to ELIMINATE DAY LIGHT SAVINGS!  Wasn't that at the top of everyone's list ahead of HEALTHCARE and SNAP cuts?  The ONE thing: get dark money out of elections, overturn Citizens United! AND... DAMN: there are some really super awesome good people in Wisconsin!!!! Keep it going!!! Ah, a bit of good news. More than necessary on a day when we have to steel ourselves for the evening's disaster. My one fight? Impeach and remove Trump and his gang of thugs. That would be the best way to restore our democracy and sense of responsibility for the well being of all - not just the wealthy. Love all the winning, thanks Scott for helping us stay positive and motivated! I GET HOPE EVERY SINGLE DAY. MOSTLY FROM THE VERY BLUE SEATTLE TIMES AND FROM SCOTT DWORKINS EXCELLENT REPORTING. TODAY I READ ABOUT A WHITE MAN THAT RECORDED AN ICE ARREST OF A HISPANIC AMERICAN LANDSCAPER ON THE JOB. THEY WERE MASKED AND DID NOT PROVIDE THEIR BADGE NUMBER IN VIOLATION OF WASHINGTON STATE LAW. THAT GIVES ME HOPE. I WANT THE DEMOCRATS TO DEFEAT THE SAVE ACT AND TO STAND UP TO FIGHT FOR OUR HARD EARNED SOCIAL SECURITY. Like the other commenters, I see so many issues to fight: AI, oppose Blanche, oppose the Iran war, jail Musk, save voting integrity, environment protection, get Trump the hell out, but today abolishing ICE is on my mind as important for so many. These untrained, cruel bullies are murdering people in the street without any rationality. I wish National Guards, who are trained, could arrest and corral these murderers and put them in their own detention centers and left to the same treatment they so cavalierly mete out. This has to stop. They must be held accountable. There are good cops, military, Vets out there with integrity. Why do we have to live in fear to a miserable, weak, cruel, stupid, greedy slob of a man and his paid goons.? Like the other commenters, I see so many issues to fight: AI, oppose Blanche, oppose the Iran war, jail Musk, save voting integrity, environment protection, get Trump the hell out, but today abolishing ICE is on my mind as important for so many. These untrained, cruel bullies are murdering people in the street without any rationality. I wish National Guards, who are trained, could arrest and corral these murderers and put them in their own detention centers and left to the same treatment they so cavalierly mete out. This has to stop. They must be held accountable. There are good cops, military, Vets out there with integrity. Why do we have to live in fear to a miserable, weak, cruel, stupid, greedy slob of a man and his paid goons.? Fuck trump 🐷💩pedophile and traitor Thank you for the work you do to find and report these WINS!!! Milwaukee should have a welcome home parade for Yessenia Ruano and her daughters!!! That would be so grand!! :-) Oh I hope they nail Musk! That amount of money, means nothing to him. Yet, I should imagine it dwarfs whatever voting fraud DJT is constantly fabricating has happened. I wonder if they have a sliding scale for determining Musk's fine :-) Love Gov. Kathy Hochul! She s protecting her citizens from the MEGA Tech Bros!! Love that!!! Give me Sen. Tammy Duckworth over Hegseth any day! Now he wants men in the military over a certain age, to be tested for testosterone levels and considered for therapy!?! Oh dear, we are so off the rails with Hegseth! Tammy is of course right about DJT wanting to destroy Iran so (he) can rebuild it. There is so much of our intra-structure that needs attending to. And here Donnie is creating one big mess after another all over DC and ignoring our real needs! If only the man could focus on the country and people he has sworn to serve. Go get him Tammy!! Enough is Enough!!! Democrat lawmakers must counter Trump's claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent with the proof that it was NOT fraudulent NOW AHEAD OF TRUMP They must stress that Trump tried in 2020 to overthrow our duly elected government and sent a crazed, violent, mob to the Capital to crush our votes OUR DEM lawmakers failed to take a good look at the most recent election - the election Trump 'won' - they must do so now - examine the election that caused Trump to say "No one knows those voting machines like Elon, Thank you Elon" - a clear brag by Trump that he stole/fixed the election (Trump can't help but brag when he commits crimes just as he cannot help but brag about the deliberate harm he does to the American people and most notably to the least of us) It makes me so mad that we have to continue resolving what’s been resolved, over and over and over! The 2020 election is done - but trump has made it into his white whale. I don’t know what he wants to accomplish but I hope even the most stupid in the maga cult can see that it’s an entitled child’s mind that believes it can claim that all elections are fraudulent unless he wins. Trump’s wee little brain is festering and languishing in its own filth. Unfortunately, those MAGA-minds are made up and will not be changed, under any circumstances. Trump reinforces their beliefs every day, while he also preemptively casts doubt on the upcoming election the Republicans are (should be) certain to lose. And, frighteningly enough, that’s just one of the plays in his November’26 Playbook. You’re right of course. Hard to believe. 🚨 Tell your Senators to vote NO on Todd Blanche. Click and send: 👇 https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-senators-oppose-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general/ TODD BLANCHE has enough ethics complaints that he will be disbarred in time: Todd Blanche hit with state bar complaint backed by 101 former judges Steve Benen Tue, June 23, 2026 https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/todd-blanche-hit-state-bar-150842503.html I hope that everyone has watched the SENATE JUDICIARY HEARINGS where TODD BLANCHE ducked, weaved, played games, but there are FORMER DOJ PROSECUTORS (DEMOCRATS) on that COMMITTEE.... did a remarkable job challenging this INCOMPETENT BOOB! WEALTHY MASS GOP CANDIDATES for GOVERNOR each announced that they would wait for the DOJ REPORT about the KILLINGS OF 2 INNOCENT US CITIZENS - GOOD & PRETTI - except TODD BLANCHE OBSTRUCTED THE INVESTIGATIONS! On the EVE of this BOOB's CONFIRMATION HEARINGS, he released those REPORTS - AFTER 6 MONTHS' OBSTRUCTION! TODD BLANCHE refused to meet with EPSTEIN VICTIMS, refused to release EPSTEIN REPORTS as mandated by LAW and COURTS. TODD BLANCHE authored the TRUMP FAMILY TAX IMMUNITY ACT! TODD BLANCHE stood watch while DOJ brought revenge prosecutions against COMEY, LETITIA JAMES and others. Now FOX BOOB Jeanine Pirro is prosecuting BOGUS DAMAGE CLAIMS regarding TRUMP'S $14 MILLION REFLECTING POOL FAILURES after hiring INCOMPETENT BOOBS who didn't know what they were doing...so the ORANGE TURD has to blame SOMEONE...ANYONE...for his failures! Let's work to restore the DOJ and defeat ANY REPUPLICAN who supports this WARPED NOMINEE! IRAN!  Numerous intelligence and military experts have stepped forward to offer previous war plans should the US invade IRAN. ALL of those PLANS considered the implications of the STRAIT OF HORMUZ, yet DAFFY DON and his incompetent BOOBS began a FAILED WAR!  Trump has also emptied US STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVES.  Note that when DAFFY DON invaded VENEZUELA, there was a WORLD GLUT of OIL.  Where's that OIL? Is Trump profiting from that OIL? Where's the OIL REVENUE?  Why no OIL to CUBA?  Fast forward: Daffy Don removed RUSSIAN sanctions so that Russia profited from his IRAN WAR....  likely with PUTIN's input....  UKRAINE (betrayed by Trump and Republicans) is BOMBING RUSSIAN OIL TANKERS & REFINERIES!  (See MEIDASTOUCH PODCAST for the widespread damage that UKRAINE is causing to RUSSIA.) The WORLD has 3 MADMEN causing KILLING, WAR CRIMES, GENOCIDE, and CHAOS.  Let's work to end the 3 MADMEN'S REIGN: TRUMP, PUTIN, NETANYAHU!  Wiser men will offer their insight, just my opinion.