Susan Collins claims that our reporting about CEO Martin Kao’s bribery allegations took him at his word. That’s not true. We reviewed a trove of FBI evidence and legal records. Here’s how we independently corroborated much of Kao’s account.

Watch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan Collins

In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe of politicians including Sen. Susan Collins — until Trump gutted the unit in charge. ProPublica has revealed the ...

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The Extreme American Right is no different than ISIS.

Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will Be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon Says (Gift Article)

If carried out, the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad set for Dec. 3 would be the first in modern U.S. history.

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Eric Deters: "Kimberly Guilfoyle is a grifter. Kimberly Guilfoyle I have no doubt has done this to more than me. She's doing it right now in Greece. I know Corey Lewandowski did this stuff. I know Kristi Noem did this stuff."

Undocumented people pay billions in federal taxes for Medicaid they're banned from using. Republicans want to gut $880 billion from that program to finance tax cuts for the ultra-rich. But sure, tell me again who the welfare queens are. #RepublicanHealthcareCrisis

NEWS: The DNC is suing Trump for illegally diverting $20 million in taxpayer funds—including money intended for line-of-duty memorials—to air pro-Trump propaganda ads ahead of the midterms.

DNC Sues Trump Over Taxpayer-Funded Propaganda Ads Ahead of Midterms

The lawsuit alleges Trump personally ordered $20 million in federal funds diverted toward campaign-style TV spots—including money budgeted for commemorative events such as line-of-duty memorials.

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NEW EPISODE: ICE never wanted you to see these: internal government documents that show Homeland Security Investigations has been probing nonpartisan groups that help register citizens to vote They even went so far as to outline a plan to use undercover agents. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJoZ...

ICE Voter Plot EXPOSED in Smoking Gun Documents

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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TEXAS — @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “Why do we have a trillionaire when veterans are sleeping on the streets? The reason poverty exists is not because we can’t feed the poor, it’s because we can’t satisfy the rich.” (From @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social )

Don't worry everyone. Donald Trump was just joking when he said Iran should take out Los Angeles and San Diego. He'd never actually condone attacking the United States of America. Oh wait.

He’s not only stupid, he’s crazy. Very bad combo. It’s very upsetting that 77 million people VOTED FOR THIS.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Trump suggests he wants to cut off almost all trade: "We're gonna very very self-sufficient very soon"

"NOT MALICIOUS". Says CNN Aaron Blake. With all due respect Mr. Blake, go fuck yourself.

The reality of Trump’s comments on Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump says many bizarre and even hateful things. But signaling he would allow Iran to nuke Los Angeles and San Diego is not one of them.

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Donald Trump encouraged Iran to attack 130,000 active-duty military members in San Diego. He is sick.

"NOT MALICIOUS". Says CNN Aaron Blake. With all due respect Mr. Blake, go fuck yourself.

The reality of Trump’s comments on Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump says many bizarre and even hateful things. But signaling he would allow Iran to nuke Los Angeles and San Diego is not one of them.

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There it is

If you’re still a Republican after Trump called for attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego, you’re probably a complete fucking asshole.

You can reasonably dispute the meaning of a lot Trump says because he’s so incoherent and inarticulate. But what you can’t reasonably dispute is that he is a sadistic and delusional narcissistic sociopath, at once both psychopathic and psychotic ...

The richest man owns X. The second richest man owns The Washington Post. The third and fifth richest men control Google. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And the eighth richest man now owns both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger

The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition

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RFK, Jr. has literal blood and death on his hands.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 3d ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro: "Measles was eliminated back in the year 2000. And now, 26 years later, we’re dealing with it coming roaring back. Pennsylvania has now eclipsed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, with five deaths." Shapiro says amid the outbreak, vaccinations have now doubled.

NEWS: New York City just recorded the fewest shootings, shooting victims, and murders in recorded history through the first nine months of the year. Major crime is down 6.6% citywide, the largest year-to-date drop in 17 years, with declines in all five boroughs. 1/

@oregoncoastaquarium captures video of a sea otter grooming its fur in the water: #AGoodPlace

- Juvenile Barred Owls (Strix varia) in Minnesota, USA - Photo courtesy of Pat Wolesky.

Russian-born American businessman Konstantin Sokolov gave $11M to MAGA Inc. and donated to Trump’s ballroom. He was recently tapped to lead Trump’s $201M TRIPP+ investment fund. @luchkov.bsky.social and I dug into his past and found that his former partner worked for Oleg Deripaska.

Inside Trump Donor Konstantin Sokolov’s Business Ties to Russia

This investigation is part of an ongoing examination of Konstantin Sokolov’s network.

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Jack Smith is awesome 👇

so: Iran forces US retreat from UK? www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...

U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats

The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.

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This cow found pure bliss just grazing and soaking up the sun, no stress at all

On the one hand, it’s comforting to know that Americans aren’t uniquely stupid, voters everywhere have skulls filled with mush and worms. On the other hand, global fascism is probably not an ideal state of affairs.

Tyron@tyron.bsky.social · 4d ago

Brazil looks over and like Bolsonaro's definitely winning the runoff. Some crazy flips too.

Jack Smith….man of the people at the Power to the People concert hanging out on the lawn….no fancy pavilion seats or backstage laminate pass

Through increased awareness and education World Animal Day seeks to create a world where animals are always recognized as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare. #worldanimalday #cat #dog #horse #wolf Photos: Jim McCrary, Mary Nichols, @elissa_kline, Carole King Archives

Canada was barely a blip on my radar for 27 years, so I “get it” that most Americans aren’t aware of any of this. My own family doesn’t take the threat seriously. As an expat, I’m keenly aware of what’s happening on both sides of the border.

Charlie Angus@charlieangus104.bsky.social · 5d ago

The State Department held top level meeting with Alberta separatists. They discussed trading Canada's fresh water resources for support to destroy our country. The US has mapped out a strategy to break us apart internally. Canadian officials need to take this seriously. youtube.com/shorts/ClAgi...

A protester interrupted Trump's speech in Ohio, calling him a "rapist and a liar." 🔥 👏