El-Sayed: "I believe our kids have a right to our tax dollars. I'm about 10 min away from schools that look like they did 50 years ago. Our money should be spent here rather than sent in the form of bombs or tanks to foreign govts, particularly when they are doing most heinous things with them ... "
NEW poll in 18 toss-up districts (with a sample that voted Trump 48-45) shows independents & moderates are *not* looking for the archetypical Moderate candidate — and are not dissuaded if outsiders are labeled too far left. Strong support for Israel was the *least* appealing quality in a candidate.
EXCLUSIVE: New Poll Shows Swing District Voters Prefer 'Outsiders' to Boring Centrists
Survey shared with Zeteo has a sample skewed towards Trump voters but shows strong support for Israel is the least appealing candidate trait. Plus, is Trump about to pull his controversial AG nominee?
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🚨 NEWS: The Trump administration plans to END a Medicare subsidy program that has helped keep prescription drug plan premiums down for seniors, according to the Wall Street Journal. The program will expire after 2026, potentially leaving millions of seniors facing HIGHER Part D premiums in 2027. 1/
A new poll shows half of America wants Netanyahu arrested on U.S. soil.
Half of Americans Support Arresting Benjamin Netanyahu: Poll
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for war crimes
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Bernie Sanders: "People are sick and tired of the Democratic establishment and the Republican establishment ... the American people are tired of a rigged economy, a corrupt campaign finance system. They want real change. They don't want Rahm Emanuel and the establishment maintaining the status quo."
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors announce they are seeking extradition of Tate brothers from US on rape, sex trafficking charges.
NEW YORK (AP) — Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5M after jury found President Trump sexually abused and defamed her.
This may be a hot take, but I’ve never been a fan of fireworks. They’re beautiful for a few minutes but the noise can be distressing for pets, wildlife, veterans with PTSD, young children, and many people with sensory sensitivities. I’ll take a great barbecue and good company over fireworks any day.
If Democrats can reform the Supreme Court they could also: - Increase the size of the Senate with DC statehood - Increase the size of the House - Update the Voting Rights Act - Pass a federal ban on partisan congressional gerrymandering
Brian Tyler Cohen@briantylercohen.bsky.social · last mo."When Democrats retake control of the government... we have to decide if we want to win symbolic victories and simply get caught trying or if we actually want to make permanent, meaningful change. If it’s the latter, then inherently, that requires us to expand the Supreme Court.”
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO HEAR TRUMP'S APPEAL OF $5 MILLION JURY VERDICT WON BY E. JEAN CARROLL IN 2023 FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AND DEFAMATION
Roberta Kaplan, attorney for E. Jean Carroll: "Today's Supreme Court decision affirms once and for all the jury's unanimous verdict that President Donald J. Trump sexually assaulted and defamed E. Jean Carroll. His multiple efforts to appeal that verdict have all failed…"
Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · last mo.Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO HEAR TRUMP'S APPEAL OF $5 MILLION JURY VERDICT WON BY E. JEAN CARROLL IN 2023 FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AND DEFAMATION
Bill Cassidy is the biggest pussy in political history
Darializa Avila Chevalier is projected to win the Democratic primary in New York’s 13th Congressional District, a stunning defeat for incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat All three progressive candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won their primaries
Democratic Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier Unseats 5-Term Congressman In New York Primary
In a stunning upset, the 32-year-old community organizer defeated Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat with help from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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A 32-year-old Democratic socialist who once said "Fuck Kamala Harris" has just beat the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — who was backed by the entire party establishment and millions of dollars. There is not even a doubt. The Democratic Tea Party is here.
Maybe they don’t think the federal government was to help them, but simply punish them for not supporting Trump.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoActing AG Todd Blanche on Chicago's elected leaders: "It is shocking -- it is shocking -- that leadership wants nothing to do with any help from the federal government"
A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war. n.pr/4oFGAjN
Palestinian-American kids find inspiration, and escape, on the soccer pitch
A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.
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House Oversight Ranking Member Robert Garcia is demanding answers from Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles — after recent NYT reporting revealed that Stephen Miller pushed to suspend habeas corpus rights and J.D. Vance pushed to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis. tinyurl.com/3a2ybv9x
The only truly consistent thing about Trump is that he will inevitably make fools of everyone who supports him.
Ken Paxton's impeachment defense lawyer just endorsed James Talarico. Dan Cogdell says his former client "has lost sight of his core mission, which is to represent the people of Texas."
Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Defense Lawyer Endorses James Talarico
A Texas lawyer who helped lead Republican Ken Paxton’s defense during a 2023 impeachment trial said Paxton “has lost sight of his core mission.”
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JUST IN: Progressive Nithya Raman will advance to the general election and face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. It’s over for former reality TV villain Spencer Pratt.
Ugh even when network TV does something good & is actually adversarial & forceful like it should be, it has to add a caveat so they don’t seem “biased” - in this case “we both acknowledged the complications” of the rain in setting up the interview. What does that fucking mean & who gives a shit?!
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoWOW - Trump crashes out & cuts his interview w/ Welker short as she presses him on his lack of evidence for claiming elections are rigged "You're either crooked or you're stupid. I've had enough. Thank you darling," he tells her" "I traveled all the way to Wisconsin for this interview," she pleads
In consultation with my attorneys, this is my official response to Trump putting me on his enemies list:
Even though Twitter is OBVIOUSLY much worse, fucking BlueSky is just fillllled with a bunch of pussy ass Democrat liberals bro. If y’all cost us a chance at regaining the senate, sincerely go fuck yourself virtue signaling asses
Can scientists still speak freely at scientific conferences? drrubin.substack.com/p/if-scienti...
If Scientists Can't Speak at Scientific Meetings, Where Can They Speak?
The ADA conference controversy raises difficult questions about scientific discourse, advocacy, and the future of research
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BREAKING: The House Oversight Committee has released the transcript of its interview with Pam Bondi. Bondi said Todd Blanche "oversaw the entire" Epstein investigation. oversight.house.gov/wp-content/u...
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“Every election is a choice, not a marriage proposal.” @profgalloway.com and @karaswisher.bsky.social discuss whether voters should care about Graham Platner’s campaign controversies—or focus on the issues.
There’s a weird lie circulating on Bluesky that UFC fighters have backed out of the White House event akin to music performers bailing on Trump’s concert. This is COMPLETELY false. Total B.S. It’d be cool if everyone protested Trump, but the fighters NEVER will. This is a coveted slot to them.
Van Hollen to Rubio: "Let's face it, Mr Secretary, the Trump foreign policy has become a dumpster fire"
The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effectiveness. n.pr/4fldcwJ
What to know about U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats
The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effectiveness.
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NEW: Trump shrugged off the possible collapse of peace negotiations with Iran, telling CNBC's Eamon Javers, "I don't care if they're over, honestly." "I really don't care. I couldn't care less."