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I'm just gonna flip on some corporate media really quick... ABC: ads CNN: ads Back to CNN: Trump's Chicago "immigration enforcement" MSNBC: Protests in Chicago Back to ABC: A "federal judge getting in the way of Trump's immigration crackdown" Back to CNN: Weekend travel Nothing about Trump MIA
$50 says that’s Stephen Miller wearing his skin
Today’s press pool photo shows Trump leaving the White House this morning. I enhanced the image. And seriously, can an expert explain what the hell is happening to his forehead? Right above his nose and right brow.
I’ll agree, we’ve seen this before: rumors start to swirl of Trump’s demise, we get “expert” analysis that goes nowhere, and he’s back terrorizing the world. BUT… This one feels different, and I think that’s because of JD Vance’s interview last week admitting he’s “ready” to be president.
Troops in the streets and he thinks he’s going to get a Nobel, peace begins at home
Forever??
This one feels different. We’ve had these glimmers of hope in the past, but JD never said he’s “ready to be President” before…
I’ll agree, we’ve seen this before: rumors start to swirl of Trump’s demise, we get “expert” analysis that goes nowhere, and he’s back terrorizing the world. BUT… This one feels different, and I think that’s because of JD Vance’s interview last week admitting he’s “ready” to be president.
Forever??
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:
NEWS: Trump and House Republicans' budget cuts seek to eliminate the HOME affordable housing program that’s built/rehabbed 1.3M homes in 30 yrs, including 540k in rural areas. 84% of those homes are in districts that voted for him. Rural families now face losing their lifeline.
My Republican State Representative, Jeff Farnan, voted to sign away earned sick time after it passed by nearly 58%. He doesn’t care about the will of Missouri voters.
me after the tariffs are struck down as illegal
Noticeably absent: Diet Mountain Dew.
Good.
BREAKING: Trump’s Tariffs.
How it started How it’s going @SenJoniErnst edition
Welch: Everybody's missing the point here. The point is, he's doing this on purpose. He's priming the public to get accustomed to having the military in the streets
“Congratulations On Your Stand Goal!”, says my watch as I head to kitchen for ice cream.
“Congratulations On Your Stand Goal!”, says my watch as I head to kitchen for ice cream.
You're not going to believe this but Susan Collins is "extremely alarmed"
Sen. Patty Murray is calling for RFK Jr. to be fired. "We cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of the CDC and our other critical health agencies to the ground—he must be fired." "I hope my Republican colleagues who have come to regret their vote to confirm RFK Jr. will join me."
Cheering on the Big Macs!
No beautiful obituaries today, but we’ve gotta have faith.
Yes, it should. However, that would require an effective mainstream media in America — which we don’t currently have.
I FEEL this with four kids.
I have five kids, so it’s that time of day where I need to scroll through reels and TikTok to find a video that matches each of their professions or likes or pet peeves and send them at least one to let them know I love them… #MomofGenZers
New in PN: Trump's flag burning executive order flames out "This is a blatant attempt to transform protected speech into criminal conduct, despite decades of SCOTUS precedent barring just that. And it was immediately challenged by a veteran who set fire to an American flag just across from the WH."
It's funny because it's true ;) #CrackerBarrel #DonaldTrump
I did promise that Republican states that capitulate to Trump's demands to illegally gerrymander their maps will be sued. And history shows I never bluff and usually win. I also said that there are only two types of GOP officials -- proud MAGA and scared MAGA. That is true.
Sadly, these tragedies will continue. There’s no “until”. Half of the country values “shall not be infringed” above lives, particularly children. They won’t give up that belief. Not now, not ever. A million children could die, and we’d still be here. Elect sane leaders that will stop this.
Psaki: I felt a mixture of anger—a lot of anger—and emotional exhaustion about this today, as I’m sure many of you have, because we have been here so many times. And yet again, like clockwork, half the politicians in our country have little more to offer than thoughts and prayers.
people love bringing up japan when it comes to deporting immigrants/ creating a homogenous society, but if you bring up japan's anti-gun laws it's "woah woah woah"
The only difference between Jim Jones and Donald Trump is that Donald Trump would charge you for the Kool-Aid.
It's time to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr from government before he kills us all
NEW QUINNIPIAC POLL: Trump approval rating: 37% Trump's handling of: Crime: - 12 Russia/Ukraine: -12 Foreign Policy: -16 Economy: -18 Trade: -18 Israel/Hamas/Gaza: -19 Sending weapons to Israel: -28 National Guard to DC: -15 Epstein files: -48 Smithsonian: -27 poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
As much as it pains me to say it, especially as a veteran…Donald Trump has made the United States a threat to Europe. A very real threat.
Frey: I think the impetus has to be on all of us to recognize that we've got more guns in this country than we have people, and it's on all of us to recognize the truth and the reality that we can't just say that this shouldn't happen again, and then allow it to happen again and again
Now that the shooter has been identified as a white male who was radicalized in part by previous white nationalist, racist shooters who promoted anti-semitic conspiracies that MAGA and the GOP promote....I expect him to fall out of the news cycle like Vance Boelter...remember him?
15 points underwater.
Just another reminder that we are the only country where this still routinely happens. The only solution is limiting access to guns and better mental healthcare. That’s it. Not thoughts, not prayers.
Who do you pray to when you’re being shot at in church? ❤️🩹
Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
Just another reminder that we are the only country where this still routinely happens. The only solution is limiting access to guns and better mental healthcare. That’s it. Not thoughts, not prayers.
The only difference between Jim Jones and Donald Trump is that Donald Trump would charge you for the Kool-Aid.
Nothing brings mortal enemies together quite like an open patio door.
I’m glad they went back to the original logo.
I’m glad they went back to the original logo.
They were invaded, you obnoxious twit.
Where is the “immigrants are stealing our jobs” crowd now?
Always have a plan.
THIS. HITS. SO. HARD.
Dear journalists: The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her. Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
Stephen Miller is completely full of shit, and he knows it. He's selling hatred of cities to people who do not live in cities and are scared of them.
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THIS. HITS. SO. HARD.
Where is the “immigrants are stealing our jobs” crowd now?
Netanyahu issued this statement because Israel just bombed journalists in a hospital, then bombed the rescue workers that showed up on live TV, and he knows anyone with a conscience will be horrified. That’s not a “tragic mishap”. And there will be no “thorough investigation”.
The Big Macs are winning.
Our press continues to fail us.
Over an hour of questions today. None about this.
Tim Walz: "Think of how easy it would be to be a damn Republican. 'Oh, what should I wear today? This stupid frickin' red hat. What should I say today? I don't know, just make sure it's cruel. Who do we listen to? That guy -- the felon in the White House.'"
Moskowitz on Trump: "Just treat Russia like you're treating Washington DC, or how you treated Greenland or Canada when you came into office. Where is that President Trump with the Russians? It seems like he's tougher on Chicago than he is dealing with Putin."
$ Billions spent on the wall. They paint it black so it’s too hot to touch, but on the American side, and now this. That wall is more propaganda than a barrier. If you saw this anywhere else, you’d call it a gate or a fence.
Contrary to popular belief, Stephen Miller was born and not spawned in the fiery pits of Hell.
I thought democrats were the socialists?
Frenemies.
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Gavin Newsom isn’t my first pick to be leading this fight. But he’s damn good at it.
Gavin Newsom isn’t my first pick to be leading this fight. But he’s damn good at it.
Frenemies.
Birds of a feather, etc, etc.
Andrew McCabe casts doubt on Ghislaine Maxwell’s interview with DOJ: “It‘s so suspicious. When you listen to the tapes, you get the sense that Ghislaine Maxwell went into that room knowing what information she had to deliver…to get some sort of benefit that she is pursuing from the administration.”
Barack Obama had to release his birth certificate to prove he was an American. Donald Trump should have to release the full, unreacted Epstein files to prove he’s not a pedophile.
She’s a delight. A refreshing change from her television sister for sure. And she hosted a show called “Pants Off Dance Off”. What’s not to love?
Barack Obama had to release his birth certificate to prove he was an American. Donald Trump should have to release the full, unreacted Epstein files to prove he’s not a pedophile.
Garcia: What we got was complete bullshit. We demanded the full Epstein files, and that’s not what was sent over. The White House cover-up clearly continues. What they sent us was 33,000 pages of documents that have already been in the public domain.
Please stop saying “let that sink in.” I’m sunk. I’ve been sunk. I can’t sink no more.
GUYS THEY PAINTED THE US SIDE OF THE BORDER WALL BLACK. The only ones being burned are Americans.
GUYS THEY PAINTED THE US SIDE OF THE BORDER WALL BLACK. The only ones being burned are Americans.
Beautiful central Pennsylvania sunset. Nothing like it.
Way too fast!
Long, emotional day taking Twin A to college. We’re going to miss him!
This last paragraph in @jimacosta.bsky.social tonight’s newsletter: 🔥 In short, Newsom is saying “fuck it.” And for now, so should the rest of the Democratic party, until there are no fucks to give, while there is still a democracy to give a fuck about. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!
More of this.
Ossoff: And let me just say this about JD Vance, because he was supposed to be this avatar of a new GOP that was for working class people. His legacy forever now is casting the decisive vote to throw millions of Americans off health care
Donald Trump sending warships to the waters off Venezuela is the clearest sign yet that the Epstein files are serious and absolutely damning for him.
Hey look. It’s the worst economy since the last time Trump was in office. Probably just a coincidence
Just a very good girl enjoying some cheese.
Target had its third straight quarter of slumping sales. Their stock is in the tank. Their CEO has resigned. It all started when they scrapped their DEI initiatives to appease Trump. They thought hate would make them profitable. They were wrong.
“He gets me.” “So relatable.” “Understands the common man.” “He’s a man of the people.”
“He gets me.” “So relatable.” “Understands the common man.” “He’s a man of the people.”
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Donald Trump sending warships to the waters off Venezuela is the clearest sign yet that the Epstein files are serious and absolutely damning for him.
