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Donald Trump, speaking almost simultaneously with the Epstein survivors: “This is a Democrat hoax” Just a disgusting lie-in every sense •It’s not the Democrats •It’s not a hoax •And he could easily clarify everything by releasing the files But he won’t-and I think we all know why
House Republicans dumped mostly public docs from the Epstein files to try to divert attention away from Trump We at @democracydefendersfund.org are fighting to uncover the most important Trump Epstein files I discussed our litigation efforts on @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social
I've always believed that the reason the Russians invested so much time pushing anti-vaccine sentiment in the US is that they knew if successful it could tear the country apart. And here we are.
US plans to revoke approval of another Massachusetts offshore wind farm reut.rs/4m1NNYP
#JOLTS
The Illinois governor has issued a grave warning that Trump’s push to send troops into blue cities isn’t about crime—but seizing control of the 2026 midterms.
Seems like a good day for a reminder about the thousands of lawsuits against Donald Trump and his companies, millions in fines for unpaid work, 24 violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, countless liens for stiffing contractors, and 4 corporate bankruptcies.
We share this graph as often as we can. #UnionStrong
J.B. Pritzker is 100% right. Please listen to him, pay attention, and join us in speaking out against authoritarianism and to protect free and fair elections.
Telling it like it is 🔥 "Once again, we are seeing the federal government retaliate against our civil servants for whistleblowing—which is both illegal and a deep betrayal of the most dedicated among us." www.newsweek.com/fema-staff-l...
Well done MAGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The leaders of China, Russia and India promised to cooperate, a display of unity that aimed in part at President Trump.
Can you correlate this with average workers pay, poverty rate, etc. would be interesting to see if they’re working more in these states because they’re super industrious or because it takes that many hours to meet the basic costs of living.
Trump hasn’t stood in front of cameras and ranted about a trans shooter in the home state of Tim Walz and then his plans changed and he stayed in DC (which he hates) for a 3-day weekend, but I see no one in the national media asking why.
💯%. I've come to accept how morally depraved Donald Trump is. But I'll never get over how blindingly imbecilic he is. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Pritzker: "No one in the administration -- the president or anybody under him -- has called anyone in my administration or me. It's clear that in secret they're are planning this invasion with US troops."
In a business known for moving slowly, the authors went from self-publishing a lengthy ebook in February to securing a seven-figure book deal in less than 90 days.
US judge blocks government from deporting unaccompanied Guatemalan children reut.rs/41wN5ez
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
If the facts don’r work for you…you just change the facts?
How about keeping that inanimate object out of the hands of the problem?
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WATCH: “‘Thoughts & prayers’ means we’re doing nothing— they’re worried about a Cracker Barrel logo and children are getting shot.” @jwilliamj8.bsky.social & the #Jaam crew rip the empty response to another avoidable tragedy. Failing our kids. Full @thejaampod.bsky.social: youtu.be/C4IhbpU0ugA?...
CHICAGO…
ICYMI — JUDGE: “This case represents the consequences of a decades long drumbeat of anti-immigrant sentiment and misinformation being broadcast & broadcast & broadcast…” 2 immigrants shot in Washington, gunman sentenced in June. Barely even a story. 🤷🏻♂️ www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/g...
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The water situation in the occupied territories of Ukraine is a full blown crisis. Horrible water quality has now destroyed a lot of boiler systems. A lot of Russian soldiers in the occupied territories are not going to have clean water or heat this winter.
Refugees in Kenya have died at food distribution centers, officials noted, including a pregnant woman crushed to death during a stampede. Aid workers said they expected more people to get hurt “as vulnerable households become increasingly desperate.” (Published May 2025)
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Some perspective…
Well this is sobering : “produce prices could rise 50% to 100% by early next year as inventories clear and new contracts kick in” < fortune.com/2025/08/28/t... >
Trump wasn't seen yesterday by the White House press pool. He wasn't seen today. He has no public events scheduled this weekend. Trump hasn't been seen in public since Weds, and it's unclear if he'll be seen in public until Tues. That's pretty damn weird.
Hey, hey, ho….he has got to go!
this is an important moment.
“The supreme leader of the world’s greatest superpower is, objectively, a Soviet, or Russian, asset. He functions as an asset.”
Trump’s gutting of #FEMA takes disaster capitalism to a whole new level. ▶️ Get the full story, watch All Washed Away — available NOW on YouTube and Substack: gregpalastinvestigates.substack.com/p/all-washed... #Katrina #FEMA #DOGE
You can't have vaccines or cancer research but RFK definitely wants you in a wearable that can transfer your health data to unsecure databases or have it shared with third parties, as Charlie McGill writes. prospect.org/health/2025-...
Intel CFO says chipmaker has received $5.7 billion in outstanding CHIPS Act grants under Trump deal reut.rs/3Hyqh7D
Love the pearl drop earrings…they set off that helmet so nicely.
Another new costume for ICE Barbie…
At a profound level, MAGA's immigration policies are simply a way to transfer taxpayer dollars to private contractors whose job is to terrorize the American people. Fundamentally, leaders are using our own money to destroy our democracy.
Citation for $245 million number:
The Florida government has signed contracts with at least $245 million of taxpayers' money for this this short-lived un-American photo-op cruelty.
Major Neurocognitive decline…
Despite a provision in a 2024 federal appropriations bill giving members of congress the authority to make unannounced oversight visits, ICE officials refused U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon's (D-5th District) request to enter the facility. From @petehallpa.bsky.social
IT’S ABOUT THE GUNS!! ENOUGH.
Trump escalated his war on Democratic-led cities by threatening to send military forces into Chicago. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the move is about Trump “searching for ways to lay the groundwork to circumvent our democracy… and end elections.”
After watching and reading comments about the horrific Minnesota shooting, it appears most Americans people missed our stories about the secret roots to the madness. I pray this repost helps. www.propublica.org/article/gunm...
I'm tired of this theater where Donald Trump asks Republicans to do something, they seem to push bank and then cave. The only two factions of the current GOP are proud MAGA and scared MAGA. Anyone who thinks Republicans are acting in good faith is delusional.
It’s always so easy to laugh at this, but it’s not funny. For 3hrs today, grown men & women all took turns getting down on their knees, fellating their dear leader. In front of the cameras. It’s sad. It’s gross. It’s North Korea. It shouldn’t happen here.
ATTENTION MEDIA: Trump just said he can do anything he wants because he's the president AND he has already been granted total immunity as the president by SCOTUS. THIS IS CALLED A KING. TRUMP HAS DECLARED HIMSELF KING. Report accordingly. Jake Tapper, get going on that book!
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING Democrat Catelin Drey FLIPS Iowa SD-1 — a district Trump won by 11.5 points in 2024 — defeating Republican Christopher Prosch in a landslide special election and breaking the GOP supermajority.
It’s official. September 6th. From all across this nation. We march in D.C. Join us.
Terrible to do this to our National Guard.
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Reup: John Roberts gave Ed "Big Balls" Cositine live and unaudited access to every Americans' social security data. www.emptywheel.net/2025/08/26/a...
Sounds like the Putin plan.
Truly. The biggest crook that claims he won’t go anywhere reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
"The world can tell the difference now between a war being waged for the survival of the Jewish state and a war being waged for the political survival of its prime minister."
Service reductions for SEPTA mean fewer options, longer waits and higher costs. PA Senate Republicans' refusal to act is making life harder for Pennsylvania's working families, students and seniors. buff.ly/xqV4Wbu
NEW: Analysis from the HRC Foundation (HRCF) and Whistle Stop Capital shows that companies dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion through participation in HRCF’s benchmark Corporate Equality Index saw higher revenue, stronger profits, and steadier market performance over time.
I celebrate every victory for voting rights, but this one is particularly special. No issue has been more hotly contested or more important to PA voters than this one. The DSCC and DCCC fought hard and it is great to see them prevail. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Department of Government Efficiency...
Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.
Constituent: You talked about abuses in the medicare and medicaid system and I found interesting that the president pardoned someone that defrauded the medicaid system for $1.3 billion
🚨BREAKING: In a landmark victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the state Legislature’s gerrymandered congressional map and reinstated the citizen-led redistricting reforms voters approved in 2018. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...