MeidasTouch Responds to Trump with MAJOR MOVES!!! MeidasTouch Network and Ben Meiselas May 27 By Ben Meiselas How is MeidasTouch responding to Trump’s threats? With action. It’s simple. When he attacks us and independent news, we just grow bigger. MeidasTouch is currently in Ukraine right now. Our host, Ken Harbaugh, a former Navy pilot, is on the frontlines of the war reporting for us and working with other humanitarian groups to bring ambulances to frontline Ukrainian troops. How else are we responding? We’ve expanded our Meidas Health podcast, hosted by Dr. Vin Gupta. Our latest episode featured two of the nation’s most preeminent pediatricians: Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor, and Dr. Sapna Singh, Chief Medical Officer of Texas Children’s Hospital. Last week, we had Dr. Meena Seshamani, Maryland’s Secretary of Health, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of American health care (Listen here on Apple Podcasts and Spotify). How else are we responding? We launched the Katie Phang YouTube channel, which is growing rapidly. Also, today we will be announcing a new show I’ll be co-hosting with comedian D.L. Hughley called Dinner with D.L. and Ben, where D.L. will focus on urban issues being ignored by corporate news. We heard you loud and clear: we need more diverse voices and perspectives on the network. So that’s our response, Donald. You and Fox want to shut us down? You think you’ll get us to just run away? You think you can destroy the MeidasTouch Network and the Meidas Mighty? It ain’t going to happen. The MeidasTouch Network grows bigger and more impactful by the day. Buckle up—Democracy Summer is here! MeidasTouch Network is leading the way. Thanks to our subscribers for helping us grow and stay number one. If you aren’t subscribed to this Substack, we need your help now. Subscribe today. We have to extend our lead over Fox and all other cable news, and your subscriptions make that possible. MeidasTouch has zero investors—we are 100 percent independent. Your subscriptions make that possible. Sorry, Donald—the MeidasTouch Network is not going anywhere. Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Trump DERANGED Memorial Day Message is OUR CALL TO RESIST

 

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I'm German and am forever grateful for the U.S. freeing Europe from the Nazis. Your current President is a slap in the face of everyone who gave their life to free Europe of Hitler. Hopefully The U.S. does not make the same mistake as Germany did in 1933 and throw away your democracy and trade it in for a dictaorship. Katie, that was one of the most powerful videos I've ever watched on this site. Thank you!!!

I am a Canadian and even i understand that Trump should not be allowed anywhere near Arlington Cemetary. He is a disgrace.

I am the grandson of a ww2 and Korea vet. My grandfather signed up to serve at 16 years old and was part of the Normandie invasion. He successfully charged up the beach but then stopped when a mortar exploded behind him and he heard the cries of the wounded. He ran back and picked up a nearby soldier and carried him back down towards the water where the nearest medics were. He then charged back through the gunfire, storming the beach for the second time that day. 60 years later he met that soldier he had carried once again. He was living in California and gone on to to have children and grandchildren. Memorial day is about honoring valor and sacrifice. Not posturing.

As the grandson of a Navy man who fought bravely in the Pacific I want to make something perfectly clear to Donald Trump. The American military does not exist to spread democracy around the world at the point of a gun, but to DEFEND democracy. Perhaps, Mr Trump, if you cared, at all about our country, you would know that.

Retired 81 year old attorney here. I earned my BA, MA, and JD degrees in the 1960's after serving four years active duty in the U.S. Air Force. Thank you Katie, for sharing your warm and deeply felt thoughts on this Memorial Day. Your are a credit to the legal profession, a terrific addition to the Meidas Touch Network, and a most decent and wonderful human being. All Americans are so proud of you in so many ways! Keep up the great work!

Today I share my mom's legacy of being a Rosie in WWII. 5ft 100lb Rosie The Riveter, my mom, who was lifted by a crane, in her leathers, welding tank and torch, into the tiny spaces to build warships. Because of her dedication and pride of being a Rosie she died way too young from asbestos lung cancer. I will NEVER allow an old man, dead on the inside, to disparage or dismiss my mom. She held more bravery and love for America in her tiny body than the obese ogre rotting in the oval office ever will have. RESISTANCE NO FEAR 🇺🇸🇺🇸

My cousin Sophie Scholl the White Rose was executed as part of the French resistance in Germany for publishing pamphlets against Hitler. For her heroism and valor she was executed in Germany on 2/22/1944. “The Sun Still Shines”. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU SOPHIE!!! You are a real hero. GOD bless the White Rose

We have DINING ROOM SET that belonged to a HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR....pieces fall off & it shows its age...but I REMEMBER ESTHER! She & her husband lived a modest ife, raised 2 sons, maybe she even purchased the furniture used. She subsequently contracted POLIO during the U.S. epidemics & one arm remained paralyzed. I also have a wall mirror from her home that reminds me of the importance of REFLECTION. Behind the recently restored NOTRE DAME, down steps to the river, is a quiet memorial to the French Holocaust. It's worth remembering NIEMOLLER's words:

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me. —Martin Niemöller

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Convicted Felon Donald Trump insanely lashes out on Memorial Day. Katie Phang on how Americans died for democracy and how we are the American Resistance. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Trump BEGS SCOTUS to COVER UP DOGE DOCS CLEARLY EXPLAINED!

 

CREW - CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON

FOIA: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 

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DOGE wants to play hide the ball with the American public. Katie Phang on how the Trump Administration is hiding what Elon Musk and DOGE are really doing behind the government’s closed doors. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

 

She Called Out Her Own Law Firm for Caving to Trump—and Walked Away

In a courageous interview with Katie Phang, attorney Rachel Cohen reveals why she resigned from one of the most powerful law firms in the world rather than stay silent.

Katie Phang, Ben Meiselas, and MeidasTouch Network May 23

By Ben Meiselas

When we launched MeidasTouch, it was with one mission: to fight for truth and expose corruption—no matter how powerful the target. That’s why I’m beyond thrilled that Katie Phang has joined the MeidasTouch Network.

Katie made the leap from mainstream media to independent journalism, and wow, did she make an entrance. In just 24 hours, her new Katie Phang YouTube channel has already surged past 100,000 subscribers—a monumental achievement and a powerful reminder that the hunger for honest, uncompromising reporting has never been stronger. Be sure to subscribe right now and be part of this growing movement (it’s free!).

In her latest report, Katie interviews Rachel Cohen, a former associate at Skadden Arps who did something far too rare in the legal world: she stood up to Trump. Rachel saw the Trump administration’s brazen attempts to coerce Big Law into submission and she took a stand before others found the courage to follow.

Rachel not only organized an open letter now signed by nearly 2,000 legal professionals, but she also tendered a firmwide resignation demanding that Skadden stop capitulating to authoritarianism. These are billion-dollar law firms offering free legal services to Trump in backroom deals—services that could be used to target protestors, protect killer cops, and erase civil rights under the guise of executive authority.

Thanks to Rachel’s courage and Katie’s fearless reporting, millions more Americans will now see what’s happening in real time. This is a time for moral clarity—and it’s up to us to get these messages out. So watch Katie’s interview with Rachel below, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and let’s continue to show the world the power of independent media.

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A guest post by Katie Phang Truth-Teller | Independent Journalist and Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | Fighting for OUR Democracy | "Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce"

Top Lawyer QUITS Over Trump’s SHADY Legal Moves

 

THIS DESERVES TO STAND ALONE! 

THANK YOU KATIE PHANG & RACHEL COHEN! 

ALINA HABBA REPRESENTED TRUMP IN A NEW YORK CASE & WAS TOO 

BUSY TO LOOK UP PERTINENT NEW YORK STATUTES...HUH? 

Alina, Would You Rather Be Smart Or Pretty?

Smart people know a fool when they hear one.

By Mark Herrmann on February 12, 2024

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In a recent interview, Alina Habba, who represented Trump in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, was asked whether she would rather be pretty or smart.  She said, “Oh easy, pretty … I can fake being smart.”

Perhaps stupid people don’t realize that they’re stupid.

I’ve spent hours of my life in rooms with exceptionally smart people, and I’ve spent hours in rooms with stupid people. I’m here to tell you this, Alina: It is easy to fake being smart — in a room filled with stupid people. But it extraordinarily difficult, and perhaps impossible, to fake being smart in a room filled with smart people. Smart people know a fool when they hear one.

In the words of Mark Twain (or perhaps Abraham Lincoln, or perhaps neither, but it’s a great quote): “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.”

You should have heeded that advice, Alina. Ignoring that advice is …  well …  stupid.

ABOVE THE LAW

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Kissing Trump’s derriere is never a good idea, especially if you’re a law firm. Katie Phang speaks with Rachel Cohen talk about her resignation from Big Law Skadden Arps & how YOU can take action to file a bar complaint against Alina Habba. Check out Rachel’s website & the bar complaint against Alina Habba: https://www.rachelcohenofficial.com/ Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

Katie Phang Launches YouTube Channel with MeidasTouch Following MSNBC Departure MeidasTouch Network and Katie Phang May 21 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA — MeidasTouch, the nation’s top independent pro-democracy media network, is proud to announce that attorney and renowned legal analyst Katie Phang has launched a brand-new YouTube channel in partnership with MeidasTouch. Phang, the former host of The Katie Phang Show on MSNBC and a respected voice in both law and media, announced her partnership with MeidasTouch during the final episode of her MSNBC program. In her closing remarks, Phang shared her plans to continue holding power accountable and defending democracy with platforms that reflect her values: “And now that my time here at MSNBC comes to a close, I am taking that fight back to a familiar place… I hope you'll follow along with me as I continue to meet you where you are at places like Substack and YouTube with fellow truth tellers like MeidasTouch.” This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for both Phang and MeidasTouch as they expand their efforts to build a powerhouse platform for independent, hard-hitting journalism and analysis—at a time when it is needed more than ever. In addition to the YouTube channel, Phang has launched her own Substack, where she will provide regular updates and expert commentary on legal and political developments. Her Substack can be found at katiephang.substack.com. Katie Phang Law and Disorder “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Katie Phang to the MeidasTouch Network,” said Ben Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch. “Katie’s unparalleled expertise in law and her fearless commitment to the truth make her the perfect addition to our growing team of independent voices. Together, we will continue to challenge authoritarianism, expose corruption, and fight for democracy.” Phang’s new YouTube channel will feature incisive legal analysis, in-depth interviews, and no-nonsense commentary on the most pressing political and legal issues of the day—all free from corporate media influence. This partnership reflects MeidasTouch’s ongoing mission to build a pro-democracy media infrastructure that meets audiences where they are and provides content that informs, inspires, and empowers. To subscribe to Katie Phang’s YouTube channel, visit: YouTube.com/@KatiePhangNews. Our independent media platforming is growing—thanks to you. Support this 100% people-powered movement by joining as a paid subscriber today. Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. A guest post by Katie Phang Truth-Teller | Independent Journalist and Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | Fighting for OUR Democracy | "Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce" Subscribe to Katie

 

Evening Roundup, May 19 Featuring Offsides with Pablo Torre and guest Dan Koh; Shalise Manza Young; Leah Litman; Michael de Adder; "Talking Feds"; Jen Rubin; and "Coffee with the Contrarians" The Contrarian May 19 Offsides with Pablo Torre: How Sports Talk Wins the Manosphere Pablo Torre and Dan Koh · 8:08 PM Jen is on vacation. But that doesn’t mean you’re missing a Monday episode of Offsides with Pablo Torre! Today, Pablo is joined by Dan Arrigg Koh to discuss the need for Democrats to act authentically if they want to connect with anyone, Trump’s inability to talk ball, and how sports can serve as a gateway for political engagement for young men. Read full story Why white South Africans are migrants the Trump adminstration can love 6:01 PM By Shalise Manza Young Brown or Black immigrants? Invaders. White ones? Refugees. It's no surprise from Musk and Trump. Read full story The Supreme Court Needs to Double Down on Empowering Lower Courts Leah Litman · 2:02 PM Last Friday, the Supreme Court issued an important decision that effectively blocks Trump’s illegal efforts to deport migrants to a Salvadoran mega prison with no due process. In their unsigned opinion, the Justices also faulted the lower courts for not doing more to hold the executive branch to the law. And yet—in the oral argument on birthright citizenship… Read full story The white whale Michael de Adder · 4:02 PM Michael de Adder is an award-winning editorial cartoonist. You can find him on Substack here. Read full story Talking Feds Art of the Self Deal The Contrarian and Harry Litman · 7:16 PM If you like your presidential travel mixed with $B self-enrichment for Trump and sons, this is the week for you, guided by a terrific Talking Feds Substack panel of Peter Baker, Tara Setmayer, and Jacob Weisberg. Read full story And in case you missed them this morning, enjoy Jen Rubin’s morning column and Norm and guest Katie Phang’s Coffee with the Contrarians (for paid subscribers). Jen Rubin's columns Trip Day 3 Jennifer Rubin · 11:45 AM From the vantage point of Europe, I have an increased appreciation for the forces for democracy outside the United States, especially for former captives of the Soviet Union and Warsaw bloc—but also in countries such as Spain, which is enjoying the longest stretch of democracy in its history. Today, I’ll share some brief thoughts as the U.S. chooses decline and even humiliation (Donald Trump is effectuating it, but Americans chose him). I will also share some highlights of my trip. Read full story Live Chats Coffee with The Contrarians 05/19 Norman Eisen and Katie Phang · 1:50 PM Thank you Chris Dortch, Richard DeWald, Jeanne Elbe, Virginia, and many others for tuning into a special Coffee with The Contrarians with Katie Phang! We’re live every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:15 AM ET. Join us! Read full story The Contrarian is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, in the courts of law and courts of public opinion, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.