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  Some well-earned wins to celebrate today! 💛 A judge just blocked Trump’s latest attack on immigrant rights, DoorDash workers in New York are getting the pay they deserve, and federal workers are standing up to Musk’s threats. Let’s dive into today’s newsletter and keep the momentum going! Federal workers sue over Musk's threat to fire if they don't explain accomplishments After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of  President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.  By  Robert Jimison Robert Jimison, who covers Congress, reported from Trinity County in the 17th Congressional District of Texas. Feb. 23, 2025 Some came with complaints about Elon Musk, President Trump’s billionaire ally who is carrying out an assault on the federal bureaucracy. Others demanded guarantees that Republicans in Congress would not raid the social safety net. Still others chided the G.O.P. to push back a...

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 77 Ron Filipkowski Feb 24 …  Trump had a contentious phone call with Maine’s Gov. Janet Mills , who took no shit from Mango Mussolini. Trump signed an executive order banning trans athletes from women’s sports. The NCAA said they would follow his directive. Mills then said that it is up to each high school and youth sports league’s sanctioning body to determine player eligibility, so she will let them decide for their leagues. … Trump: “The NCAA has complied immediately. That's good. But I understand Maine - is the governor of Maine here? Janet Mills: Yeah, I'm here. Trump: Are you not gonna comply? Mills: I'm going to comply with state and federal law. Trump: You better do it because you're not gonna get any federal funding at all. Mills: See you in court. Trump: Enjoy your life after governor because I don't think you'll be in elected politics. … Janet Mills was elected the first woman DA in Maine history. She was elected the...