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BLUMENTHAL: Judge Cronan, you're already on the district court. Who won the 2020 election? CRONAN: Joseph Biden received the majority of electoral votes B: You have nothing to lose. You have a lifetime appointment, and yet you're unwilling to state the simple fact that Biden won the 2020 election
The only way to stop the people actively building a horrific world that we don't want is to remove those people from positions of power now.
Anne Applebaum@anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 2h agoThe experience of being chased by a murderous kamikaze drone, a flying machine that behaves as if it were alive, is not one that humans are equipped to understand: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
The experience of being chased by a murderous kamikaze drone, a flying machine that behaves as if it were alive, is not one that humans are equipped to understand: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
The Dystopian Future Dawns in Kherson
Putin’s human safari in Ukraine is the beginning of a grim new normal.
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An Eastern Kentucky coal operator told a U.S. Bankruptcy Court late last week that it expects to wind down its operations in September. Clintwood JOD LLC wants to dismiss a lawsuit by former workers, saying it doesn't have any money to pay what they should have received.
Bankrupt KY coal operator tells court there’s nothing left to pay laid-off workers who sued
Three hundred former employees of Clintwood JOD LLC sued in March, seeking 60 days of pay and benefits they say they should have received under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notificatio...
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FDA has lost 20% of its staff, and the CDC 25%, ‘including 8 of its 11 scientists who track food parasites. "Wait, only 3 people now?" Oliver asked. "That is clearly not enough. It really feels like we shouldn't be able to fit the CDC's entire parasite tracking team comfortably onto a porch glider"’
John Oliver Says Taco Bell Has the Moral High Ground Over Trump Administration Amid “Explosive Diarrhea” Parasite Crisis — The Hollywood Reporter
On 'Last Week Tonight,' the host shared his thoughts on the outbreak, blaming President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for making cuts to the FDA and CDC.
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Virginia health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of locally acquired dengue fever
Virginia resident has state’s 1st locally acquired case of dengue fever - WTOP News
Virginia health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of locally acquired dengue, a viral disease usually associated with international travel.
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A watchdog reports FEMA is unprepared for future emergencies after the Trump administration pushed out over 6,400 employees from the disaster response agency.
I encourage all of us to have the grace and focus shown in this going up within minutes of the race being called.
El-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"
"America’s Voice analyzed 12 months of federal price data ending in June and found costs are rising fastest for foods whose production relies heavily on immigrant labor." via @cnbc.com
Trump's deportation agenda raised prices, contracted local economies, immigration group says
A report released Wednesday by the immigration advocacy group America's Voice argues President Trump's immigration policy is hurting the economy.
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FCC chair Brendan Carr thinks neither he nor the president has to abide by the laws. This is what the Supreme Court set up with their immunity decision ⬇️
Josh Shepperd@joshshepperd.bsky.social · 22h agoWell, the FCC Commissioner has made the decision, first announced in an op-ed in Breitbart, stating that a regulatory body does not have to observe laws made by Congress if they don't feel like it. Every month is new and unprecedented territory. docs.fcc.gov/public/attac...
a lot of healthcare workers just dissociate whenever covid comes up today. you can see it in their eyes
Taylor Nichols, MD MS@tnicholsmd.com · yesterdayI had to code and pronounce a time of death on a respiratory therapist colleague. There's a memorial plaque for her outside the emergency department to this day. I wrote and re-wrote my will. I will never forgive these ghouls trying to rewrite history and deny our experience.
Well, the FCC Commissioner has made the decision, first announced in an op-ed in Breitbart, stating that a regulatory body does not have to observe laws made by Congress if they don't feel like it. Every month is new and unprecedented territory. docs.fcc.gov/public/attac...
Daniel Baxter, the chief operating officer of Detroit's Department of Elections, comments on the presence of DOJ election monitors in the city amid Michigan's primary elections. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
SpaceX rocket stage to hit the Moon tonight. Might be visible (though tiny and quick) For me, mostly cloudy plus hazy, not worth getting up middle of the night with an early workday.
Prof. Sam Lawler@sundogplanets.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19h agoReminder: if you are inside the green or dark green area of this map, watch the ~10 o'clock position of the moon tonight at 2:35am EDT/11:35pm PDT. More info here: https://spaceweather.com/archive.php?day=28&month=07&year=2026&view=view You probably won't […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
Here is the now-deleted(!) audio of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pledging that the Trump administration will end telemedicine prescriptions of abortion pills nationwide 
here’s the thing about max miller: he’s just your run of the mill MAGA chud who’s used to doing whatever he wants with zero consequences. but now he’s actually being forced to explain himself and claw his way out with excuses that would pass muster in Trump world but not with normal people.
Too many Rhode Islanders can't find a doctor. Trump's cuts make wait times & high care costs worse. As I highlight how I’m Fighting for an Affordable America across #RI01, Providence Community Health Center providers shared the need to expand primary care access & lower costs.
The Justice Department needs clearer rules for training local law enforcement officers before they participate in task forces led by the FBI, DEA and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to a new government report.
Justice Dept. needs clearer rules for federal task force training, watchdog says
Key agencies do not require nonfederal officers to finish mandated training before task force duties, the Government Accountability Office found.
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In addition to having no experience in immigration, their website shows Ilya Shapiro (!) and disgraced former law prof Joshua Wright (!) as Senior Counsel. I don't think this massive contract was awarded to give immigrant children effective, zealous advocacy. burkegroup.law/our-team/
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Politico@politico.com · 19h ago26-employee Texas law firm gets $150M to represent 24,000 children in immigration court
WHAT
Corey Rayburn Yung@coreyryung.bsky.social · 19h agoIn addition to having no experience in immigration, their website shows Ilya Shapiro (!) and disgraced former law prof Joshua Wright (!) as Senior Counsel. I don't think this massive contract was awarded to give immigrant children effective, zealous advocacy. burkegroup.law/our-team/
His full 15-page ruling, "reluctantly" dismissing cases of 8 Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy—and he details the roles of each—is here: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#981 in United States v. RHODES, III (D.D.C., 1:22-cr-00015) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER as to ELMER STEWART RHODES III (1), KELLY MEGGS (2), KENNETH HARRELSON (3), JESSICA WATKINS (4), ROBERTO A. MINUTA (6), JOSEPH HACKETT (7), DAVID MOERSCHEL (8), and EDWARD...
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Electronic Arts has announced the the completion of its acquisition, which means a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's PIF now fully owns the company. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/electro...
Electronic Arts completes its acquisition deal, is now officially owned by Saudi Arabia’s PIF | VGC
A consortium led by the Saudi investment fund now owns the EA Sports and The Sims company…
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a PSA for election watchers tonight: I'm traveling on vacation, & will not be live posting or commenting results as they come in as I usually do — but I’ll be sure to overview in the morning!
Damn. This is so disheartening. Judge Mehta has dismissed the Seditious Conspiracy charges against the Oath Keepers.
Adam Klasfeld@klasfeldreports.com · 20h ago"Reluctantly," a federal judge dismisses the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy cases. Trump DOJ "excuses criminal acts that caused a centuries-long pillar of our democracy—the peaceful transfer of presidential power—to buckle." "The court cannot write a different ending," he adds. buff.ly/NvVKnaW
RFK Jr. led HHS just doled out $150 million to this firm to represent 24k+ kids which "bills itself as a “boutique” firm “known for elite counsel in high-stakes litigation, environmental, regulatory, and corporate matters.”" w/ "none" of its lawyers listing "immigration law as an area of expertise."
Politico@politico.com · 19h ago26-employee Texas law firm gets $150M to represent 24,000 children in immigration court
