Trump's troubles tower as Democrats delight in victories

[Daily Kos: The Brief]( [Trump's trial and Democratic triumphs define a decisive week]( News weeks don’t get much bigger than this past week, at least not during an off-year election cycle. Between Donald and Ivanka Trump testifying about their fraudulent business, and [yet another victorious election]( night for Democrats on Tuesday (which has become a regular thing ever since Trump was elected in 2016), there was much for progressives to cheer about. Trump’s trial [hasn’t been going well](, and Ivanka’s testimony did him no favors. Not facing any direct liability herself, she was [far more open and cooperative in answering questions](. Donald Trump’s entire fame and mystique is built around the fiction of his business acumen and success. It’s all crashing down. Meanwhile, the political press hasn’t just been [treating Trump to a different standard]( on the campaign trail, but it’s now [having a hard time dealing with Tuesday’s Democratic successes](. But the fact is that [abortion continues to drive]( Democratic engagement and turnout, no matter how much [Republicans want to scream about it](. Meanwhile, Tuesday’s results [have big implications]( on the 2024 elections. Finally, if you’re hoping the House will get its act together and fund the government, [don’t hold your breath](. This week’s top stories: - [Lauren Boebert makes the mistake of trying to actually debate someone]( - [Ivanka Trump has been a more cooperative witness—and a disaster for Donald Trump]( - [Trump's testimony as told by images from inside the courtroom]( - [If you can afford to make a monthly donation, please take a minute right now to give $3 to keep Daily Kos online and accessible for everyone.]( - [Pete Buttigieg responds to Speaker Mike Johnson's concept of same-sex marriage as 'chaos']( - [Trump is reminding voters how weird, weak, and laughable he is—and we are here for it]( - [Speaker Johnson creates pre-shutdown chaos]( - [Winter is coming, so get your Daily Kos beanie and stay warm through the cold. Click here to get yours now!]( - [Donald Trump posts are all over the map on Truth Social]( - [Mike Johnson says he and his 17-year-old son monitored each other’s porn access]( - [Donald Trump's temper tantrums in court were just a cover-up for how badly he’s losing]( - [Trump fumes as Iowa governor backs DeSantis, declares her career over]( Staff favorites: - [Joe Manchin's long career tells the tale of West Virginia's transformation from blue to red]( - [Moms for Liberty demands criminal investigation into book about a demon-fighting teen]( - [Moms for Liberty had a bad night in many key school board races]( - [Forced-birther Republicans in Ohio, Michigan refuse to accept voters’ will on abortion]( - [Want to indoctrinate your toddlers into election denial? Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has a book for you]( Daily Kos needs you now more than ever We are falling behind our projections for two of our three major revenue streams: advertising and list building. This means that at this moment, we need to rely more and more on donations from the Daily Kos community to make ends meet. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Donate $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Shop the Daily Kos store All items made in USA and union decorated! //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcQreUgmm33sy_VkOla2Q1TdmAu0D0A_sjL7G_5FjnHJY4HGTQ8ydCH1TFWH15qhoCGLcjiXCLGp2hl3dA9j7sXd9pVVd9MOp-3O2SsL_HFODiLN2LyoBvdhucHjeSETjzmOCTeQtryG69KsFQZrdRwIpBBbWdQlG3PQt7VOiFFqZwuJSLYSJrOQcmZusz6Z5_hSWqTmNU_5Iu2btarfYwcGVcuCUmixYBrXT6xV92uVxIvBc5kzpbvPJoD9BndDfbYf4eHWzCkr8Mg0bwaBoRyMRapjVJ8xT9pS-Fmz2yRfgXHfrfYcuT9ZAZz77pHNNyAXiFtvR4NvcDf2080qvn3euJ4HKp557tH1WfVoDEhOL0x_RDQ7vdjZqXFhA-eampM/417/C3WJDhukQ3OMqOqWnqJG_w/h33/17C4_ANbCIGpVVDAfjmz8xuhNQKpTPP1zAyNfVF5LxE //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcSz3ExxC8GF5ranIsL0II2ou5wxA_lMdj9SGUCUWhXLxXhcJORUgPe4U4ypZlLj7THWQh-dZ6OOCzdwwwg0GuHjGOp313VWQ0eGwT-RN2MWTMaOhWW1xLb-WVPa7fCmwr8pay9OmgF_wyh5QcTDR90-l2ACCVWnjJQCjJiPaKnVuZw_hmQWcEnkJ2-9xWX9HLdIc9SdNv13gfmM2tm71JxnCRLb3BHlUjRyPKN_n8sbqml6dxUTEaNSITNKD0cFt2qMF_RMrivwGJHZa27WHvkxU5-iIi703rptBB511FhmLlp7iStFTDbx1i2rKrBQnlScnUQDkPiL43c-pJtDZ_rQQqfF9pilltZZdt3Bw1kjRT27YDOPssDuOwdzUt96iBk/417/C3WJDhukQ3OMqOqWnqJG_w/h36/dRJEFnFSrKViJ3VY0Qd1FXIngPn_NvvIFIcHocYNmxg Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.