Courts Push Back, Extremists Get Louder, and the Resistance Gets Organized: Your Daily Call to Action
Another day in the American political circus, and once again the stakes are not theoretical. Courts are weighing the limits of executive power, extremist rhetoric is spilling into public spaces, and new revelations continue to surface around corruption, influence, and accountability. The good news? The resistance is not sitting quietly. Across the country, organizers, journalists, whistleblowers, and everyday citizens are documenting abuses of power, demanding transparency, and pushing institutions to do their jobs. Democracy survives when people show up. Today’s Resistance Kitty political summary breaks down the key developments shaping the fight for accountability—and gives you concrete ways to push back today.
Chamber of Whores
House Blocks Effort to Release Congressional Sexual Misconduct Reports
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 357–65 to effectively kill a proposal that would have forced the public release of congressional sexual misconduct and harassment investigation reports, sending the measure to the House Ethics Committee where it is unlikely to advance. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, would have required the committee to publish reports on misconduct allegations involving members of Congress, staff, or lobbyists within 60 days, with victims’ personal information redacted. Leaders of the bipartisan Ethics Committee opposed the plan, arguing that public disclosure of investigative materials could deter victims and witnesses from cooperating in future cases and potentially retraumatize those involved. Critics of the vote, however, say the decision reinforces a longstanding lack of transparency around misconduct in Congress and protects lawmakers from public scrutiny as new ethics investigations unfold on Capitol Hill.
Senate Blocks Effort to Limit Trump’s War Powers as Iran Conflict Escalates
The U.S. Senate voted 53–47 to block a bipartisan war powers resolution that would have required congressional approval for further military action against Iran, effectively allowing President Donald Trump to continue the expanding air campaign without new authorization from Congress. The measure, led by lawmakers seeking to reassert Congress’s constitutional authority to declare war, failed largely along party lines, with most Republicans backing the president’s military strategy while nearly all Democrats supported the effort to restrict unilateral action. Critics warn that the vote signals Congress is unwilling—or unable—to check presidential war-making authority even as the Middle East conflict widens, raising concerns about the United States sliding deeper into another prolonged regional war without a clear plan or formal authorization from lawmakers.
Department of Injustice
Critics Warn Supreme Court’s “Shadow Docket” Is Quietly Expanding Trump’s Power
Legal scholars and democracy advocates are raising alarms about the Supreme Court’s increasing reliance on its emergency “shadow docket” to resolve major legal battles involving the Trump administration, often with little explanation or full legal review. Traditionally reserved for urgent procedural matters, the shadow docket now plays a central role in disputes over immigration, federal agencies, and civil rights policies, allowing the Court to quickly block lower-court rulings and let controversial government actions take effect while litigation continues. According to analysis from the Brennan Center for Justice, the Trump administration has dramatically escalated its use of emergency appeals, requesting rapid intervention from the Court dozens of times and winning the vast majority of those cases. Critics warn that these fast-track decisions—frequently issued without oral arguments or detailed opinions—risk shifting power toward the presidency and weakening the traditional system of checks and balances that relies on transparent judicial reasoning.
Federal Judge Weighs Contempt Action Against Prison Officials in Transgender Prisoner Rights Case
A federal judge is considering whether to hold government officials in civil contempt after allegations that prison staff retaliated against a transgender inmate involved in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s policies on transgender prisoners. During a tense hearing, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth warned the Justice Department that court orders are meant to be enforced, not ignored, as lawyers for the plaintiffs presented claims that the inmate faced harassment and retaliation despite a previous court order barring such conduct. The dispute centers on whether the Federal Bureau of Prisons violated the judge’s February order protecting inmates who participate in the case, raising broader questions about the government’s compliance with federal court rulings and the ongoing legal fight over how transgender people are treated in U.S. prisons.
Department of War Crimes
Lawmakers Say There Was No Intelligence Showing an Imminent Iranian Attack Before U.S. Strikes
Questions are mounting in Washington after intelligence briefings suggested there was no clear evidence that Iran was preparing an imminent attack before the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes, contradicting the justification publicly cited by the Trump administration. According to officials familiar with congressional briefings, U.S. intelligence agencies had tracked Iranian leadership movements and regional threats but did not conclude that Tehran was preparing an immediate strike against American forces or allies. The revelation is fueling growing debate on Capitol Hill about the legal and strategic basis for the operation, as lawmakers warn that launching major military action without clear imminent threat intelligence could escalate the conflict across the Middle East and place U.S. troops and regional stability at greater risk.
Analysts Warn Iran Crisis Could Explode Into a Wider Regional Conflict
Growing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran are raising alarms among geopolitical analysts who warn the situation could rapidly spiral into a much broader regional conflict. Commentators following military movements and diplomatic signals say the current escalation—combined with talk of regime change in Tehran and expanding military pressure—creates a volatile environment where miscalculation could trigger a major confrontation involving multiple countries across the Middle East. Experts note that similar crises in the past have quickly expanded beyond their initial flashpoints, pulling in regional powers, disrupting global energy markets, and raising the risk of prolonged instability that could reshape international politics for years.
Trump Floats Regime Change in Iran—History Warns It Could Trigger a Long, Messy Conflict
As tensions escalate between the United States, Israel, and Iran, President Donald Trump has openly suggested the possibility of regime change in Tehran—but historians and foreign-policy experts warn that forcibly replacing governments rarely ends quickly or cleanly. Analysts note that past interventions meant to reshape foreign regimes—from Iraq and Afghanistan to Libya—often produced years of instability, insurgency, or civil war rather than stable democracies. While the recent strikes on Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure may appear decisive, history shows that early battlefield success can be misleading, frequently leading to prolonged geopolitical struggles with unpredictable consequences for regional security and global politics.
Department of Human Sacrifice
CDC Issues Travel Advisory for 32 Countries as Polio Cases Resurface Worldwide
U.S. health officials are warning travelers to take extra precautions after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 2 travel advisory for 32 countries where poliovirus has been detected, including popular destinations such as Spain, Germany, Finland, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The CDC says the advisory means travelers should “practice enhanced precautions,” primarily by ensuring their polio vaccinations are up to date and considering a booster dose before international travel. Polio is a highly contagious virus that spreads through contaminated food, water, or contact with infected feces and can attack the nervous system, sometimes leading to permanent paralysis or death. Although routine childhood vaccinations largely eliminated polio in the United States decades ago, health officials warn that the virus continues to circulate in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, and global travel can allow it to spread quietly through communities if vaccination rates fall.
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Faces Scrutiny Over Promoting Companies Linked to Unsafe Products
President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general, wellness influencer and physician Dr. Casey Means, is facing growing criticism after an investigation found that her popular “Good Energy Living” newsletter promoted several companies later accused of selling products with potentially hazardous ingredients. A review found that at least five of the brands she endorsed or partnered with were linked to concerns such as elevated levels of lead or cadmium, hazardous additives, or traces of PFAS “forever chemicals.” Critics argue the endorsements raise conflict-of-interest concerns as Means seeks confirmation to become the nation’s top public health spokesperson, while supporters say her broader advocacy focuses on reducing toxins and improving nutrition in the American food system. The controversy is adding fuel to an already contentious Senate confirmation process as lawmakers debate whether a health influencer who earned sponsorship revenue promoting wellness products should hold one of the most trusted medical roles in the federal government.
“Make America Healthy Again” Voters Wanted Fewer Toxins—Critics Say Deregulation Is Doing the Opposite
A growing contradiction is emerging inside the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement as policies from the Trump administration appear to move in the opposite direction of the movement’s core promise to reduce toxins in the environment and food supply. Critics point to actions such as expanding domestic production of glyphosate and rolling back environmental regulations that limit pollution, arguing these moves could increase exposure to pesticides, air pollutants, and other chemicals linked to health risks. Supporters of MAHA rallied around concerns about chronic disease, pesticides, and environmental contaminants, yet analysts say weakening oversight of air, water, and chemical safety could undermine those goals. The tension highlights a broader debate about whether reducing environmental toxins requires stronger government regulation or whether the movement’s emphasis on personal responsibility and deregulation can realistically deliver the healthier environment many supporters expected.
Republican Lawmakers Push Bills to Redefine Abortion and Expand “Fetal Personhood”
New legislation in several states is reigniting debate over reproductive rights as Republican lawmakers attempt to reshape how abortion is defined in law—moves critics say could dramatically expand abortion bans and limit medical care. Proposed bills in places like Tennessee and Utah would redefine key legal terms, including establishing fetal personhood at fertilization or creating new categories that separate “elective” abortions from those deemed medically necessary. Legal experts warn that embedding these definitions into broader state legal codes could extend abortion restrictions far beyond existing bans, affecting how doctors treat miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and other life-threatening conditions. Advocates say the strategy reflects a broader push to remove abortion from the category of standard medical care and redefine it in ways that reshape how courts, lawmakers, and healthcare systems interpret reproductive health law.
Pedo von Schitzenpantz
Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner RSVP Triggers Uneasy Reaction Inside Press Corps
President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to attend the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner—after boycotting the event throughout his first term and early in his second—has sparked a complicated reaction among journalists who cover the White House. While the White House Correspondents’ Association publicly welcomed his attendance, many reporters privately expressed skepticism given Trump’s long history of attacking the press as “fake news” and restricting access for certain outlets. The dinner, a century-old tradition celebrating journalism and the First Amendment, is expected to draw heightened attention this year as tensions between the administration and the media remain high. Trump’s appearance will mark the first time he attends the event as president, a notable reversal after years of criticizing the gathering and skipping it entirely while in office.
Warning Signs Flash as Trump Deregulation Fuels Fears of Another Financial Crisis
Economic analysts are raising alarms that deregulation and the rapid growth of “private credit” markets could expose the U.S. economy to risks similar to those that triggered the 2008 financial crisis. Experts warn that private credit—an opaque lending system operating largely outside traditional banking oversight—has ballooned to trillions of dollars globally and is increasingly intertwined with major banks and investment firms. Critics argue that efforts to weaken financial oversight and open these high-risk investment markets to retirement funds and everyday investors could amplify systemic risk if defaults begin rising. With signs of stress already appearing in parts of the private lending market, economists caution that a credit shock could ripple through banks, businesses, and consumers, potentially triggering a wider economic slowdown.
Late Ethics Filing Reveals Trump Quietly Invested Millions in Bank Securities
A newly released federal ethics filing shows that President Donald Trump made more than 170 investments in securities issued by major U.S. banks and financial institutions during 2025, with the transactions only disclosed months later in a delayed report to the Office of Government Ethics. The purchases—many involving income-producing bank securities such as preferred shares—were made between May and November and could total as much as $20 million based on the disclosure ranges listed in the filing. The late reporting has raised ethics concerns because the investments were not publicly known while Trump was shaping economic and financial policies affecting the same banking sector tied to the securities. The filing indicates the trades were submitted well past the required disclosure timeline, with late filing fees paid as part of the reporting process.
The Resistance
Therapist Explains Why Many Mental Health Professionals Are Walking Away From Insurance
In a blunt first-person essay, a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) describes why growing numbers of therapists are abandoning insurance networks, arguing that the current system is financially unstable, bureaucratically punishing, and harmful to both providers and patients. Therapists say they routinely face denied claims, sudden “clawbacks” where insurers reclaim payments months or years later, and endless administrative battles that consume hours of unpaid work. Many also report strict session limits and reimbursement rules that interfere with providing appropriate care, forcing therapists to justify treatment decisions to insurance companies rather than focusing on patient needs. These systemic pressures are pushing clinicians toward private-pay models, a shift that many professionals say is necessary for survival but also reflects deeper structural failures in how mental health care is funded and regulated in the United States.
Media Critics Accuse CBS Leadership of Pro-War Bias as Iran Conflict Coverage Intensifies
A growing media controversy is unfolding over how major networks are covering the escalating Iran conflict, with critics accusing CBS News leadership of promoting a strongly pro-war narrative as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran rise. Commentary from media analysts and journalists argues that recent CBS coverage—particularly segments anchored from the Middle East—has echoed hawkish framing that emphasizes military escalation while downplaying dissenting voices or the risks of a wider regional war. The debate highlights broader concerns about how powerful media platforms shape public perception during international crises, especially as governments discuss regime change and expand military operations that could trigger a prolonged conflict across the Middle East.
The Epstein Class
Epstein Network Scrutiny Expands as New Documents, Testimony, and Investigations Surface
The latest EpsteinWiki news roundup for March 5, 2026 highlights a wave of developments tied to the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network as journalists, lawmakers, and researchers continue analyzing millions of newly released records. The disclosures stem from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the U.S. Department of Justice to release millions of pages of evidence, emails, photos, and investigative materials related to Epstein’s trafficking operation and the powerful figures who crossed his orbit. The documents—part of a trove that now includes more than three million pages along with thousands of images and videos—have sparked renewed scrutiny of political leaders, business elites, media figures, and financiers mentioned in the records, while congressional investigators push for testimony from individuals connected to Epstein’s social and financial network. As reporters and independent researchers continue reviewing the massive archive, the emerging picture suggests Epstein maintained extensive relationships across politics, technology, finance, and entertainment, reinforcing calls for transparency and accountability surrounding one of the most far-reaching trafficking scandals in modern history.
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What We Are Watching Today
- Secretary Hegseth Remarks at Counter Cartel Conference
- Secy. Hegseth & White House Adviser Stephen Miller at Southern Command Headquarters Live
- Senate Session
- Defense Undersecretary Elbridge Colby on National Defense Strategy
- Witnesses Testify on Supporting Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Secretaries Kennedy and McMahon on Nutrition Education
- House Session, Part 1
- House Republicans News Conference on DHS funding
- President Trump Hosts 2025 Major League Soccer Championship Team
- House Session, Part 2
- Secretary Hegseth Holds News Conference in Tampa, Florida
Today’s Call to Action
1. Attend a Virtual Event
- The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) Data Center Power Play Wednesday, March 11
- Creative Strategies to Resist Authoritarianism Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:00 – 9:30 PM EDT
- Public School Strong National Organizing Meeting Tuesdays 7 – 8:30pm EDT
2. Volunteer with a Movement
3. Read Today’s Resistance Survival Guide
4. Sign and Share These Petitions
- Enough is Enough: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
- Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Warrantless Surveillance
- Tell your U.S. Representative to stop Trump’s war on Iran!
- Congress Must Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
5. Send these Pre Written Letters
- Tell Florida Senators: Oppose dangerous anti-vaccinations legislation SB 1756
- Protect Our Freedom to Vote: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- Tell Congress to support the new “Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act”
6. Call Your Lawmakers with These Scripts
- SCRIPT & BITS: Tell your US Senators and House Representative to Impeach the Regime, WTH is Going On, Good v. Evil, and More.
- Call your lawmakers — Stop the war on Iran!
Let’s Roll!
Authoritarian politics thrive on exhaustion and silence. They count on people feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or convinced that nothing will change. History shows the opposite. Every major democratic victory—from civil rights to anti-corruption reforms—happened because ordinary people kept pushing long after powerful people told them to stop. Stay loud. Stay organized. Support journalists. Back watchdog groups. Show up at protests and town halls. And most importantly, keep demanding transparency. The resistance is not a moment. It is a habit.
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