# Daily Episode 173 - This week in Fascism #28

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Podcast: [Breaking Down: Collapse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-down-collapse-1364764)
Published: 2026-05-15T11:00:00+00:00
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Sources: The Trump administration is deleting government data. From infant deaths to hunger, here are five ways it’s hurting Americans | Trump administration | The Guardian Texas mother of 4 says "no one is safe" after spending more than 6 weeks in ICE custody - CBS News Trump administration now classifies Antifa and left-wing networks among ‘major’ terror groups | CNN Politics ‘MAGA has rigged the system’: Democrats slam Virginia Supreme Court for overruling voters on redistricting - Democracy Docket The glaring error in the Virginia Supreme Court’s gerrymandering decision, in Scott v. McDougle | Vox In blow to direct democracy, Missouri Supreme Court upholds GOP gerrymander - Democracy Docket Mississippi governor plans to redraw congressional map, eliminate majority-Black district after midterms - Democracy Docket Republicans launch election monitoring operation in 17 states ahead of midterms - Democracy Docket After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response - The New York Times Court not impressed with Hegseth theory to punish Mark Kelly Trump handed AG a stack of articles labeled 'treason' — and now DOJ is targeting reporters - Alternet.org Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S. - The New York Times There’s an Obvious Reason Why The Republican Justices Sound So Nervous Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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