tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Is that announcement even worth an Oval Office press conference? They hoped to stop all the health talk but realized it would backfire? What’s going on?
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Is that announcement even worth an Oval Office press conference? They hoped to stop all the health talk but realized it would backfire? What’s going on?
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Not much of one.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
It was assigned to Timothy Kelly. Could be bad luck for about 600 kids. We shall see.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Not today, Satan‼️ Got this garbage in the mail a few days ago. Republicans trying to trick California voters into voting NO on Prop 50. Suddenly they care about “democracy”? Please. Vote YES on Prop 50. Don’t let the cheaters write the rules.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Except the old Gruden photos from last weekend or the ones from 12/24 others are trying to push. But, he is alive I guess.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Zero! Thank goodness.
Beto O’Rourke (@betoorourke.bsky.social) reposted
We must offer something that we are voting FOR, a vision about how this country will be better when we stop the bad guys in power and elect Democrats to replace them. So how about this vision that returns power to the people and delivers big, bold change in America: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wisr...
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I wish I didn’t need an app for this article. In MA and what a shit show.
The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) reposted
Breaking news: The Trump administration placed some FEMA employees on leave Tuesday after they signed an open letter of dissent about the agency’s leadership, according to documents reviewed by The Post.
Keys for Liberty (@demskeys.bsky.social) reposted
Trump has crossed the Rubicon. Between Intel, election suppression, and military deployments we better listen up.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
There has also been speculation that due to severe narcissistic damage (making it hard to function) or desire to oust him, he may want/need an out…off ramp…saying he is stepping down due to a health issue is a somewhat valid reason that saves some face. Sympathetic. Who knows.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I guess there is fear that money will stop going into public transportation if robotaxis are everywhere. The cameras and surveillance used for these cars have been used by law enforcement-they add to the surveillance state. She was complimentary of Trump (on this issue) and Waymo is part of Google.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup, most are out of luck. I am in MA near Boston and both CVS and Walgreens don’t give the option and say when the 2025/2026 vaccine is out the appointments will be available. What a mess.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Didn’t they just recommend infants and toddlers? Ugh. I have teens.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Hmm. I didn’t read it as coming out against. Is it more than the first article on it? They are putting too much focus on stopping it and not doing it to hurt our voters. But CA is doing it in a very democratic, transparent and temporary manner. They will also only do it if TX does. Fits their demand
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, while I am not blaming them only, they could have taken a stand and said no. Trashing the last few belongings of a human being is a very bad look.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
But CA still needs to vote. The map may not succeed. I wish Dems could prevent TX map altogether. Any way?
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Don’t forget Epstein.
Hamilton Nolan (@hamiltonnolan.bsky.social) reposted
Sickening. Every journalist in America should think deeply about the fact that most American politicians are willing to accept and indeed facilitate the murder of our colleagues.
Marie-Pierre Cleret (@marie-pierre.bsky.social) reposted
#Nature #Adam&Steve
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
As of today, import taxes (aka tariffs) have hit their highest level since the Great Depression. Americans are now expected to pay an average of 18.3% more for imported products. Remember when Trump ran on lowering costs?
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
And now the bizarre roof incident!?!?
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
They got hit for holding their last president accountable for his attempted coup! Trump’s friend!
The New Republic (@newrepublic.com) reposted
The White House has finally decided some of its DOGE-directed firings were a mistake. The National Weather Service has received permission to hire hundreds back—including 126 “front-line mission critical” personnel whose need became especially apparent in the wake of Texas' floods. trib.al/fXR3w2X
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Why did he do this? Why was he allowed to do this? Did his dementia cause him to wander and end up on the roof?
Tuck The Frumpers (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) reposted
GOP Senate chief changed consent law as relative faced rape charge involving 13-year-old https://twp.ai/4iouf1
Jasmine Crockett (@jasmineforus.bsky.social) reposted
Republicans complain about Texas Democrats “fleeing”—yet just days ago, they themselves fled D.C. to avoid voting on the Epstein files. Why? To protect a convicted felon sitting in the Oval Office. One side dodges accountability. The other fights for democracy. Repost @djmelodie
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I support the Dems 💯. But, would they need to remain out of state for months? How do they hold strong? I figure they have to go back at some point.
coolmajaka (@coolmajaka.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
From the Department of Too Little, Too Late thehill.com/opinion/camp...
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Except they are already pushing the Trump is paying for part of it and donors the rest (bribes). So we need to prove that’s not true (which is likely?). He is already hiding the $900 million (?) he moved from one appropriation to retrofit his gifted new Air Force One. He’s not paying.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s 90,000 square foot not 9,000.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Story has been updated. They will be included.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
And even that’s a lie. He continued to be friends with him for years!
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
She participated in the sexual abuse. She didn’t “just” sex trafficking them.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok, I guess that could be willing to pay up to $500 million to settle but haven’t yet. Still negotiating. I wish they would just fight it.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I thought they already settled? Will need to find it now.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, I am tired of him doing it when he feels like it. He’s not consistent.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
This tries to show he did do something about it once he knew, in a way. But I don’t think he would care unless he was using the people (girls) in the same way. Why would he care? Why was a 14 (or 16?) year old working in the spa? Seems a bit off. But I guess there a tasks a young girl could do.
Khashoggi's Ghost (@urocklive1.bsky.social) reposted
Can the next admin insist that he either pay this back or give up the plane?
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Excellent piece. My only criticism is I was hoping to hear your thoughts on what if his splintered cult doesn’t come back together around him. So he fears being found out as a con and a pedophile and no longer has the support of his cult to use to lash out and do the violence for him…what then?
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
“‘You feel like you’ve been abducted by a gang of aggressive, violent people who are trying to manipulate you and who are lying to you. And while you are being abducted, you know that these people are capable of doing anything to you because they don’t care,’ Chavarria said.”
Clara Jeffery (@clarajeffery.bsky.social) reposted
Just to be clear: The Trump administration had offered limited immunity to a convicted sex trafficker who also—and this is important—participated in the abuse herself, including of minors—and who may be offered a pardon so as to (attempt to) inoculate Trump himself.
Harms Committed (@harmscommitted.bsky.social) reposted
Mario Guevara "has lived in the United States legally for more than two decades, where he became renowned as one of [Atlanta's] most trusted immigration reporters." "That was until June 14, when [he] was snatched up by police." #Georgia #USA #Policing #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
Dani ❌👑 (@daniland.bsky.social) reposted
There's no conceivable reason a Democrat should be voting to advance--let alone be the savior of--a Trump nominee. Come the fuck on.
𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬-𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐬 (@tales-typos.bsky.social) reposted
Eric Swalwell on closing Congress 👇👇👇👇👇
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Right. Isn’t it true that social security is still taxable? This is misinformation. Especially since lower earners have less of a tax deduction in general.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
She was hoping the House would save her. Ha. Also, if she voted no and killed the bill, Alaska would be fine. Anyone that gives in to the bully still pays at some point. Good luck.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
He’s had a few questionable votes. A bit disappointing.
Anat Shenker-Osorio (@anatosaurus.bsky.social) reposted
#MAGAMurderBill seizes the most basic things human require: food, access to healthcare. And also mainlines steroids to the Gestapo, ramping up their ability to arrest, abduct and disappear anyone standing in the regime's way. It hands over our lives & loved ones, freedoms & futures.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Just so many disappointments in my life. Sigh. I think many that I liked as a kid turned out to be horrible people.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I heard someone from Iran acknowledged it but Israel has not and continued to bomb. Maybe that was false news. Not sure if there should be one if Israel is allowed to keep bombing…
Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) reposted
The corruption reeks.
Prisonculture (@prisonculture.bsky.social) reposted
Democrats could write a bill right now that reverses everything in the current GOP bill & run on that. They could take their own "Big Beautiful Bill" to the people & promise to pass it first thing if they regain power. It would be clear to everyone where they stand on those issues. They won't do it.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Donated!
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I questioned it as well. Thought maybe it was a real number until I saw many others posting 5-6 mil. Realized.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I will have to read it. I “follow” them but am always suspicious. I questioned their No Kings numbers when they were so much higher than other numbers. Bad example maybe.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Same!
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Why did they use a photo of a guy in a January 6th hat?!?!
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
How has he been a peacemaker?!? Wow.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
The problem here is that if he voted for it, he could have some say. Persuade others maybe. But this way he leaves it all in the hands of a mad man.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, what about the “complete control of the skies” comment? I think we may be at war already. With no congressional involvement at all.
@debbie156 (@debbie156.bsky.social) reposted
The SAVE ACT suppresses the votes of married women. The GOP veils this horrific bill saying it prevents non-citizens from voting. That’s a lie. Non-citizens are already barred from voting. This bill is intended to strip away a married woman’s rights. #Pinks #OneV1 ⬇️ www.forbes.com/sites/hollyc...
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I read there is almost no way he can produce a phone in the US for that cost. But he will likely pocket the money anyway.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Interesting that he hasn’t focused on Boston. Maybe small potatoes to him. Yet red states flew them in to Boston and Martha’s Vineyard as “punishment.”
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Seems like Padilla should have been more prepared to push back as well? Didn’t see it so not sure. That is NOT the only way we see disapproval.
KSlatteryResist (@kslatteryresist.bsky.social) reposted
Brown-skinned workers erect fencing for Trump’s birthday/Army’s 250th birthday. Unbothered. Meanwhile,brown-skinned workers in CA are grabbed by ICE, the city is invaded by military. The double standard when Trump wants something…is disgusting #NoKings
Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor.bsky.social) reposted
Seven (7) partners at Willkie Farr are headed for the exits after the firm's collaboration deal with Trump. Gift link: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
LOLGOP (@thefarce.org) reposted
Typhoid Bobby, taking the ridiculous privilege of his name and face and trading it in to become Evil Oskar Schindler.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I guess Hogg is not running again.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Over & over again, Sen Dems asked Joint Chiefs nominee Dan Caine if he would push back on Trump if he tried to politicize the military, as his predecessors had to do. He assured Senators he would. Where is Caine now? In hiding? Witness protection? What is he doing about this?
The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) reposted
The EPA is proposing to drop climate standards on power plants, as well as weaken regulations on mercury from coal burning. Critics say the moves will hurt public health.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Do the National Guard members now have hotel rooms??
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I just wish you all would stop joining the Nazi platform! There are others out there. I really don’t want to give them any money. Sigh.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
And a crypto bill that helps Trump! Why don’t they get it? Or maybe they do and it benefits them, too. Sigh.
strea3m.bsky.social (@strea3m.bsky.social) reposted
Trump's lying to the troops to rile them up, no new tactics there, 🤬 liar. He's spreading a bunch of crazy lies about ppl who are standing up to his BS. All the more reason to disprove his lies. June 14, join in & protest - peacefully, don't give his crap any credibility. Events: www.nokings.org
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
May the anti-ICE movement continue to spread nationwide! This is the Los Angeles spirit your news broadcast isn’t showing…
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
BEYER: Isn't this embarrassing? BESSENT: You seem not to have seen the economic data. GDP growth has been quite substantial BEYER: GDP growth is half what it was last year, sir BESSENT: Job growth is solid BEYER: Job growth is a third what it was last year, sir
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Jessica: Gavin Newsom is speaking for a majority of Americans. There was a new Quinnipiac poll: Donald Trump -12 approval, -11 on immigration, -16 on deportation. He has taken his best issue and decimated it
Steve Semick (@newarsenalofdemocracy.org) reposted
Even Republican members of the House are pointing out that ICE is spending way beyond its budget, and DHS re-directing other allocated money means that other vital DHS functions are being robbed of money in order to to fund it www.politico.com/live-updates...
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Isn’t this the board that RFK, Jr. just “fired” all its members? To replace with his own picks?
Kathleen Bachynski (@bachynski.bsky.social) reposted
“The issue here goes beyond Los Angeles or California: If the president of the United States can, without notice to the governor and without the constitutionally required request of the governor, send the military into our city, he can do so in any city in America at any time and for any reason”
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
They can carry the flag of Mexico. It doesn’t matter. And CA used to be part of Mexico.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
And I believe his memo/order for National Guard was not state specific either.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I thought this already happened earlier today. Was hoping this was the suit over the Marines.
David Dayen (@ddayen.bsky.social) reposted
The correct way to connect the authoritarian presence in LA and the Big Beautiful Bill is that the bill gives the government the resources to do this in dozens of cities at once. So if you don't like what's happening in LA, it's coming to your town if the bill passes.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Not blaming you but I see reporting of 500 and 700. Which is it? In addition they said 2000 National Guard could be sent and I see reporting of 300 National Guard are there. Each news report is different. Sigh.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Now add Marines to that…
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok, it says 300 were deployed. But it also says that they did “defend” the federal building against a small group of protestors by shooting rubber bullets and using canisters. So I guess they did do something in “defense” of the building.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Now they need to amend to add Marines OR file a separate law suit.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Illegally sending them. AND the National Guard allegedly can’t engage in law enforcement activities so they only stood to defend the federal building(s). So 700 more to stand around looking tough while CA didn’t ask for it.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Others are reporting 700 Marines. Sigh.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s my understanding that the National Guard have not been policing, but just standing in defense of the federal building (or buildings-to protect federal officers as well). Won’t the Marines do the same? If they go. They won’t engage with people. I hope.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
I also read somewhere that there were only 300 National Guard. Is that true? Or were 2000 sent?
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
So the National Guard had to just stand around the federal building(s) to defend and could engage like law enforcement. They did nothing. Now it should be the same for the Marines. So what’s the point? Where are they going to stand/go? If they obey and go, that’s all they will do. Not needed.
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Can you confirm the 2000 national guard? He said that but then I saw articles saying there were 300 in LA. Did he send others to suburbs? Trying to figure it out. Thanks!
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
CNN: We have breaking news now from the Pentagon. CNN can now report that roughly 500 Marines are being mobilized in response to the protests in Los Angeles.
Teri G (@terilg.bsky.social) reposted
"When peaceful protest is treated like rebellion, the goal is no longer to restore order, but to suppress dissent entirely. They don’t want citizens, they want subjects."
tarahug.bsky.social (@tarahug.bsky.social) reply parent
Sigh. Because he has now been charged with a felony. I assume they will have a bail hearing? Not sure where this is all at. Horrible. Corrupt.