Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted reply parent
I actually think he’s going to announce an ICE expansion into Chicago and other sanctuary cities. But it’s the first time we’ll have a good look at him live in a week.
MedTech Entrepreneur, Third Culture Kid, Citizen, Patriot
718 followers 556 following 435 posts
view profile on Bluesky Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted reply parent
I actually think he’s going to announce an ICE expansion into Chicago and other sanctuary cities. But it’s the first time we’ll have a good look at him live in a week.
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
2/ forced him out of the race in the final stretch. totally unprecedented in American history. meanwhile you've got Trump showing up in public events with parts of his body looking like morgue photos and talking like he's playing mad libs and yet ... I guess the elite press ran out of reckoning ...
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
ive got no idea what's going on with Trump's health. But the 'biden precedent' is just so glaring and hilarious. half of 2025 has been taken up with elite press shaming of how no one ever talked abt Biden's age which was actually their main topic in 2024. Ok. Set aside that his party literally ...
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
Headline: Biden coverup made it impossible to see Trump's body disintegrating
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
Who does Vance nominate for Veep? Don Jr or RFK Jr?
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
possible that Trump heard about the Lutnick boys placing a major bet on tariffs being overturned and it just broke him
digby (@digby56.bsky.social) reposted
Generous and gracious. How refreshing.
Jen Mercieca (@jenmercieca.bsky.social) reposted
Trump must be hiding out with the Epstein Files
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
>>@StephenM wishes you a Happy Labor Day!
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
Stephen Miller
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
It’s long been obvious, and now clearer than ever: Trump rants, but Stephen Miller writes the script. He’s the one in charge.
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
Happy Labor Day! California is proud to be ranked the #1 state for workers. We’re leading the nation with strong wage standards, worker protections, and labor rights that make our communities, businesses, and families stronger.
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
Illinois is now the number one state in the Midwest to work in. This ranking reflects our work in making Illinois the best state in the nation to do business, raise a family, and thrive.
Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) reposted
While billionaires convert the government into their private slush fund, we’re coming together to demand a country that puts workers first. #LaborDay2025
Eliot Higgins (@eliothiggins.bsky.social) reposted
It's the Epstein Client List.
50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 (@50501movement.bsky.social) reposted
Defend democracy. Defund billionaires. Defeat fascism.
E.J. Fagan (@ejfagan.com) reposted
I think that people are confusing “sickly Trump” with “Trump looks like a sad out of shape 79 year old when the lighting, camera angles and makeup aren’t perfect”
Wendy Siegelman (@wendysiegelman.bsky.social) reposted
Trump family amasses $6 billion fortune fter World Liberty crypto trading launch - at least on paper The Trump family's inflated crypto assets now surpass the value of their inflated portfolio assets The grift is astronomical www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
This should be getting far more attention from the media, and it should be investigated as a hate crime. A 14-year-old Black teen was targeted, beaten, and dehumanized with racial slurs by white teens while people stood around cheering. 1/4
The Editorial Board (@editorialboard.bsky.social) reposted
The government is lying to it can dump 76 Guatemalan kids.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Fifty-one of the 85 Federalist papers were written by a guy born in Nevis.
Pam Keith (@pamkeithdc.bsky.social) reposted
Hey! Just icymi: FEMA is now evicting THOUSANDS of Hurricane Helene survivors Our government hates us. And millions voted for this degree of brutality and cruelty. Why?
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Can the media STOP referring to Jeffrey Epstein as a “financier”? The money he made came from SEX TRAFFICKING MINORS, RAPING CHILDREN, and BLACKMAIL. He was NOT a financier. I’ve seen at least five stories from three outlets refer to him this way in the past week. This is the latest from the Times:
LillianDCA (@lillianorlando.bsky.social) reposted
A rare billboard that isn’t full of shit in Florida. Threads.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
U.S citizen temporarily detained by ICE says he regrets voting for Trump "We were brainwashed!"
Duncan Jones (@manmademoon.bsky.social) reposted
If he DOES come back for a press briefing, first question should be EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN. And as a follow up, EPSTEIN.
Tenaj Yecal (@boontonkat.bsky.social) reposted
What are we doing? Allowing this to be carried out IN OUR NAMES 🤦♀️
Elizabeth Alice Croydon (@misslizzy.bsky.social) reposted
Evict the President 💙🇺🇸
Kyiv Post (@kyivpost.com) reposted
Putin shows no readiness for conciliation and reiterates his anti-Ukrainian and anti-Western mantras. www.kyivpost.com/post/59235
Phillips OBrien (@phillipspobrien.bsky.social) reposted
The USA has screwed up so badly by decimating the US relationship with India because of Trump’s childish, destructive ego, that the state department is now in the process of grovelling. In the end the US will probably cave, as it has with China.
Rick Perlstein (@rickperlstein.bsky.social) reposted
The plasticity and telepathy if this rhythm section is as masterful as anything you'll hear outside Tony, Herbie, and Ron. Freddie riding the knife's edge of outness and inness. Next level. A discovery. youtu.be/MyO3HcyuipE?...
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
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."
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY WEEKEND, PATRIOTS!!! GOD BLESS THE WORKING PEOPLE WHO MAKE AMERICA GREAT! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
NEW: Governor Gavin Newsom just called Trump "AMERICA’S BIGGEST LOSER" after a court ruled Trump’s tariffs are ILLEGAL. This is a HUGE WIN while California's lawsuit moves forward.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (@raskin.house.gov) reposted
American federalism goes to work. As RFK Jr. heads down the road of more measles, more COVID-19 and more flu, public health states must develop our own strategies to stay safe.
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
California is getting safer. Homicides down 20% Robberies down 19% All within this year. And we're deploying CHP officers to more regions across the state to keep this momentum going.
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT KID ROCK IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF OUR GREAT STATE, I AM GIVING SERIOUS CONSIDERATION TO TAKING AWAY HIS RESIDENCY. HE IS A THREAT TO CALIFORNIA'S EARDRUMS, AND SHOULD REMAIN IN THE WONDERFUL STATE OF MICHIGAN, IF THEY WANT HIM. GOD BLESS AMERICA! — GCN
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
California’s homelessness growth rate last year was lower than 40 other states, including Texas and Florida. The work doesn’t stop here. With our new SAFE Task Force, we’re going to bring it down even further to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home.
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first? (Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
bsky.app/profile/govp...
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
bsky.app/profile/govp...
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul (@ilattygeneral.bsky.social) reposted
The administration’s abrupt termination of these vital grants and programs had devastating impacts. I’m pleased the hundreds of Illinoisans who serve some of the most vulnerable populations will once again be able to give back to their communities: tinyurl.com/ydyyhhj2
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
Public safety in California is on the rise. Last year, California had the second-lowest homicide rate since at least 1966, decreasing by nearly 12% overall since 2023. We're going to drive that progress forward up and down the state.
JB Pritzker (@jbpritzker.bsky.social) reposted
It’s no wonder that businesses are flocking to Illinois. Our workforce? Unmatched. Our small businesses? Booming. Our industries? Expanding and innovating. chicago.suntimes.com/money/2025/0...
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
Trump has completely perverted capitalism. With his recent takeover of intel, Trump has become the leading socialist of our time!
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
Great to stop by Hyde Park and see Chef Erick Williams. This Black Business Month and every month, we’re proud to show the world what Illinois is really all about.
Unofficial Governor Newsom Press Office Mirror (@govpressoffice-m.bsky.social) reposted
night night grandpa!
German Wondering (@germanwondering.bsky.social) reposted
The Art of the Deal: 1) Narcissist Trump slaps tariffs on India and calls Modi to support his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. 2) Modi ghosts Trump's calls. 4 times. 3) Instead meets Xi in China. Thought: G-Zero world reordering has started. #China #India #Tariff #Econsky
Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) reposted
Republicans want us to forget Trump’s Epstein cover-up. We won’t. We’re demanding ALL the Epstein files be released—and putting billboards in GOP districts to keep the pressure on. Please pitch in if you can: secure.actblue.com/d...
Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 (@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social) reposted
Mayor Johnson stands up to protect our city @mayorofchicago.bsky.social
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
One disabled Marine veteran has not had a primary care doctor assigned to him since his previous doctor left in the winter, his wife said. The VA “was never like this before. There’s a lack of staff, empty rooms, locked doors.”
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Wait! I thought Trump was supposed to be “ending homelessness.” HUD just announced a nationwide audit of Section 8 “citizen status.” Mixed-status families could lose rental assistance, even when kids are U.S. citizens. Families including children could be thrown into eviction & face homelessness.
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
This “explicit” is a weird editorial choice. The constitution gives the president no power over this at all. It’s not ambiguous.
Bernhard Kappe❌👑🌮🌭 (@bernhardkappe.bsky.social)
substack.com/@vilniusscho...
Bernhard Kappe❌👑🌮🌭 (@bernhardkappe.bsky.social)
substack.com/@vilniusscho...
The Editorial Board (@editorialboard.bsky.social) reposted
Now we're getting somewhere. www.cnn.com/2025/08/30/p...
Tom Sullivan (@tmsullivan.bsky.social) reposted
MAGA knows, even if they won’t admit it digbysblog.net/2025/08/30/h...
Tom Sullivan (@tmsullivan.bsky.social) reposted
@governor.ca.gov
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Welch: Am American president talks to other American citizens like that, and propagandists come on TV and normalize this behavior. And nothing about this is normal. Nothing
James Hughes (@dystopian-fashion.bsky.social) reposted
Television legend Stephen Colbert has just signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series.
Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) (@axidentaliberal.bsky.social) reposted
We won’t notice it at first Maybe an outbreak of cholera in southwest Kansas goes undetected Perhaps the number of flu related deaths ticks up just a bit each year But-ultimately, inexorably-the destruction of the CDC will lead to countless deaths All because of two men Trump and RFK, Jr
The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted
"Congratulations to President Donald Trump and his whip-smart administration on turning America’s brave National Guard troops into the most expensive gardening crew in human history." https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/08/28/trump-national-guard-picking-up-trash-dc/85853498007/
The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted
Stuart Stevens on National Guard deployment: "The murder rate of Jackson, Mississippi is 3 times that of D.C.... the whole thing is complete fraud"
The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted
Our gerrymandered congressional maps are creating all kinds of problems. Redistricting assassin Dave Daley has a solution. Watch him explain on an all new LP Podcast, out NOW: https://youtu.be/k-bL8JHdoJQ
Greg Proops (@gregproops.bsky.social) reposted
Bill Cassidy Senator Louisiana Call or write WASHINGTON, DC 455 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5824 Hours: M-F9-5:30pm www.cassidy.senate.gov
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted
"Upgrade?" The Felon Administration is putting pressure on the Holocaust Museum to 'upgrade' the US response to Nazi Germany during WW2. They will whitewash the awful part of history when America turned away fleeing Jews. Many had to return, resulting in death.😢✡️ abcnews.go.com/US/upcoming-...
Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️🌈 (@beingliberal.bsky.social) reposted
“The estate is actually going to actually now get us that book and a bunch of other documents that they have that’s actually not been reported yet,” Garcia said. He added they expect the items on Sept. 8, which will “continue our investigation.” - Translation: buckle up. belib.org/FNf5cAo
Santiago Mayer (@santiagomayer.com) reposted
Voters of Tomorrow has committed to spending $3M to put organizers on college campus in flippable Congressional seats. But we're still $3380 away from our August fundraising goal. Can you chip in to help us turn Congress blue? secure.actblue.com/donate/votho...
emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) reposted
Here's the indictment of Adrian Martinez, the kid who was brutally assaulted by agents after calling out their kidnapping of a guy he worked with. They left out his 1A speech and the assault, among other things. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
c0nc0rdance (@c0nc0rdance.bsky.social) reposted
My favorite evergreen Molly Ivins quote: "I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag."
Rick Perlstein (@rickperlstein.bsky.social) reposted
One of the greatest modern song stylists in jazz, Chicago's own Patricia Barber, at the Chicago Jazz Festival: "I don't know, it doesn't look like a hellhole to me.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
The media needs to stop calling this an “immigration crackdown.” That’s not what Trump’s doing. He’s using the military and ICE to invade cities and occupy them. Trump is itching for a fight, and he wants it with blue-city mayors and blue-state governors. The good news: they’re not backing down.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted reply parent
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
They don’t care if you have papers or not. What they care about is whether you look like an immigrant from south of the border.
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
Blue Cross had refused to pay thousands of claims for the center’s patients, but on several occasions executives at the insurance company had signed special one-time deals with the center to pay for their wives’ cancer treatment. (Published April 2025)
Sarah Longwell (@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social) reposted
Hey D.C. friends! If you see billboards or posters in the District from @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social demanding federal agents take off their mask, be sure to take a picture and share it!
The Editorial Board (@editorialboard.bsky.social) reposted
As Pritzker said, the state has power too. Break a state law and they come for you.
Tuck The Frumpers (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) reposted
GOP Senator Accuses Trump of ‘Clear Violation of the Law’ As He Attempts to Cut Foreign Aid Funding
Joe Sudbay (@joesudbay.bsky.social) reposted
as if Trump and Republicans doing nothing about kids being mowed down by guns while protecting child rapists like Maxwell wasn't bad enough, they want cancer to kill them it's almost surreal how fucking depraved they are, but it's very real
Phillips OBrien (@phillipspobrien.bsky.social) reposted
You can tell the Democrats want someone who will fight Trump as Trump has fought them. Much more effective than Schumer's strategy of keeping his head down. thehill.com/homenews/cam...
Jess Craven ❌👑 (@jesscraven101.bsky.social) reposted
Director of the Vaccine Education Center: “With [RFK Jr.] as the head of HHS, children in this country are in the most dangerous position they ever have been.”
Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) reposted
If you're on Medicare, Trump's gonna let AI decide if you get care or not.
Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) reposted
ICE’s unchecked power has turned into lawless overreach—abductions by masked agents, denial of due process, secret police tactics. Democratic leaders can stop this, but only if we demand it: bit.ly/45Umbi3
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
Gov. Pritzker: “The president doesn't seem to understand that it's actually Republican states that have the crime problem. Of the 20 states that have the biggest crime problem, 13 of them are red states controlled by Republican governors.”
The Editorial Board (@editorialboard.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
This is like asking Russia to agree to a ceasefire after saying Ukraine will no longer put up a fight to defend itself. Why would Russia chose a ceasefire over victory? Jesus.
The Editorial Board (@editorialboard.bsky.social) reposted
When will Democrats take politics seriously and wake up to the fact that WEAKNESS IS PROVOCATIVE? Why would the Republicans consider any Democratic demand when the Democrats don't make any demands? democraticleader.house.gov/media/press-...
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
Mike Johnson on CNN and Fox News polls that show how unpopular Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is: “I'm not buying that, polls can be manipulated.”
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
"'I hear so many stories about ‘We are not going to allow their students,’ but we are going to allow their students to come in,' Trump said. 'We are going to allow it. It’s very important, 600,000 students.'" In a rare case, Trump's base is upset at him.
digby (@digby56.bsky.social) reposted
Recall that in Bush v Gore, the court said that if Gore were to ever go ahead in the recount it would cause Bush irreparable harm. Roberts, Kavanaugh and Barrett all worked for Bush in that case. Thomas was actually on the court. And there's no doubt that Alito and Gorsuch were cheering them on.
Greg Sargent (@gregsargent.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
If Trump and RFK are going to rip the country in half over public health, Dems should polarize the living heck out of this debate on their own terms. Scour the law for as many ways as possible to protect your people from Trump/RFK's reign of mass destruction. newrepublic.com/article/1998...