First clip I’ve seen where it’s clear HE is the one imposing an Israel position on US. I never agreed to support any country unconditionally regardless of their crimes and whether they hold up their end of the relationship, yet that is what Fetterman tries to require of Democrats on Israel.

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart@weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · yesterday

Jon is joined by U.S. Senator John Fetterman @fetterman.senate.gov for discussion on the Democratic Party, Israel, and the issues that continue to shape his politics. New podcast out tomorrow!

In all the tributes to Glen Hansard I haven’t seen this posted yet. A solo take on “Pavement Tune” with a great take on how and why it was written. “I want my life to make more sense I want my life to make amends I want my life to make more sense to me.” Right on.

Glen Hansard Pavement Tune (solo)

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Nonprofit newsroom The Warhorse obtained records showing the Pentagon concealed an attack early in the Iran War in which 70 people were injured in a day. 2 generals have been accused of ignoring intelligence in the attack that killed six of our troops. thewarhorse.org/records-troo...

Shrapnel, Broken Bones, and Head Trauma: New Records Show How U.S. Troops Were Wounded in Iran War

Pentagon records reveal new details of the injuries troops have sustained in the Iran war, along with attacks that have never been reported

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This is an enormous story not getting enough attention. As of this morning the Pentagon website claims 14 troops have died when in fact it was 18. Disgusting.

Bill Kristol@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 2w ago

"The erasure of the deaths of Lt. Feehan, Pvt. Gonzales, Sgt. Rampersand, and Sgt. Swinton is one of many instances of the administration’s dishonesty. The dishonesty cannot diminish the honor due to these soldiers. But it does stain the honor of our country." www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-trie...

In this week’s roundtable, #AaronBlake @conorlambpa.bsky.social & @mimirocah1.bsky.social join Harry to assess Todd Blanche’s confirmation prospects, the fallout from two new ICE killings, and what Trump’s primetime election rant reveals about his plans for the midterms. Link: youtu.be/N2MLWtCNzC4

This lede from the AP. “Several” of the ICE agent’s close relatives. Wow.

Remember Fetterman and a few senators could have required, as a condition for ICE funding, a stricter policy against shooting people. They could’ve required special counsel to investigate Renee Good’s murder. Instead they showered ICE with cash, and now they act like all this is unexpected.

He rubs our face in his betrayal every day it seems. But sorry John Republican money is not going to save you, and your buddies at Fox are going to forget your name as soon as Pennsylvania fires you.

Tory Wegerski@producertory.bsky.social · 4w ago

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) launch a new joint fundraising committee for their re-election campaigns. Something something "new meaning to bipartisanship" something.

Fantastic footnote in Minnesota judge’s landmark decision rejecting grand jury subpoenas when he notes Blanche accused Governor Walz of terrorism based on a report that agents FABRICATED about being attacked. Guessing Blanche has not apologized.

Tune in Sunday at 7am ET for interviews with: @debbiedingell.house.gov @govjayinslee.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney

Years of painstaking work will be required to prosecute the corruption happening in this administration.

Ken Vogel@kenvogel.bsky.social · 2mo ago

SCOOP from @by-cjewett.bsky.social & me: Markwayne Mullin urged the Department of Health and Human Service to remove warnings from the FDA website about the health risks of the gas station drug kratom. Mullin owns equity in a leading kratom company called Botanic Tonics that could have benefited.

Fetterman’s first public comments are about what’s good for Netanyahu, nothing on the serious economic pain Pennsylvanians have been through, which is totally unresolved by this “deal.”

This is one of the House races that will have an outsized impact on the pursuit of justice and accountability in the next two years. Was great to see Democrats focused, united, and packing a room so early in the summer.

Donna Fisher Photo LLC@donnafishermc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Bob Brooks begins congressional campaign with show of unity among Democrats open.substack.com/pub/armchair... #Pa07 #LehighValley #AllentownPa #BethlehemPa #EastonPa donnafisherphoto.com #PaDems

In the Orwellian world of TikTok they have taken down another one of my videos and refused to allow me to appeal. Presumably for the same reason Trump is blocking the satellites I discuss in this video!

There is no statute of limitations for murder under either military or federal law.

Politico@politico.com · 2mo ago

Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven’t been found, bringing overall death toll to 199

Especially on the day we learn workers’ share of GDP is the lowest it’s ever been since they started counting. He simply does not care about wage earners in the country that elected him.

Matthew Gertz@mattgertz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Amazing.

In a classic Ben Franklin move he suggested putting my children up on this ledge for photo purposes. A true innovator. Happy Memorial Day.

We are going to savor this one. Our client, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is freed of these outrageous, vindictive charges. It’s a good day.

Liz Dye@lizdye.bsky.social · 3mo ago

BREAKING: Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismisses indictment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia based on selective and vindictive prosecution. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

This is very much an under-appreciated story that Republicans hope no one notices. We finally won a state constitutional right for abortion coverage and they’re immediately trying to take it away.

Abraham Gutman@abgutman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

BREAKING: A clash over abortion access as a right is heading to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. AG Dave Sunday (R) appealed today a court ruling that said PA's constitution guarantees a right to "reproductive autonomy." The lower court also struck down the ban on public funding for abortion.

I posted this on TikTok today in response to the Jan 6 slush fund and it was almost immediately taken down. Almost like the platform is trying to help Trump…

Big oil spent $450 million to elect Trump and has earned 100x that just since the start of the Iran war.

This is one of those where I can’t understand how it isn’t the biggest story in America.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 3mo ago

"If this sort of looting of the public coffers at the president’s behest and for his personal gain and that of his allies isn’t an impeachable offense, then the term has truly lost all meaning." On the IRS lawsuit settlement: lnk.thebulwark.com/4tEEC4h

We’re at the point with data centers that yesterday a Pennsylvania virtual town hall got 700 people with minimal advertising and a *Republican* legislator walked the crowd through the need for a moratorium.

It’s pretty cool we have people in “red” areas who set things aside in their lives to run write-in campaigns to make sure Republicans don’t go unopposed. Here is one, my new friend Sue Mulvey, who is doing this in Crawford County. I’ve seen it other places too. They refuse to be counted out.

He is the loudest voice for the worst decision in a generation (Iran). His options are a pile of cash or the brutal honesty and accountability of a long hard primary. Gee, I wonder which he chooses.

Politico@politico.com · 3mo ago

COLUMN: The political environment is curdling for Republicans, and the quiet campaign to lure Sen. Fetterman across the aisle is underway, writes our political columnist Jonathan Martin. But the first-term Dem isn’t yet persuaded.

I liked what Conor Lamb had to say in Schuylkill County, PA, recently. open.substack.com/pub/lisavona...

What PA's senator might have been and might still be

John Fetterman's former primary rival talks politics in Schuylkill County

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Re Voting Rights Act and Republican gerrymandering: “I think you have to step back and remember, what are they doing here? They are trying to keep a majority of congressional seats with a minority of public support….It’s not how democracy is supposed to work.”

Gave me chills to look at this again after the voting rights decision. In 2021 I was starting to speak in churches and asked a colleague who was a pastor and had been in SCLC for help. He was generous enough to write this for me on the House floor. If you see this @cleaver.house.gov thank you.

If you’re anywhere near Bucks County on Saturday, we’d love your help talking to voters about these essential races for the future of democracy.

Since Hegseth was asking for $1.5 trillion from Congress today — keep in mind much of that goes to contractors not the troops — here’s a chart showing how unbalanced that would make us. The only thing even close to defense is debt service.