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Trump’s Decade of Comebacks Might Be Over by Ross Douthat NYT Iranian regime can see midterms looming & having held out this long has strong incentive to hold out even longer Every poll showing Dem candidate leading in Texas or Alaska is new forcing mechanism for Trump concessions bit.ly/4wJph4N

Opinion | Can Trump Wriggle Out One Last Time? (Gift Article)

Iran. The midterms. Can Trump wriggle out one last time?

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FBI Secretly Opened Probe Alleging Trump Fired Comey because he was Russian Asset Declassified Memos Show On White House Website Orwellian rewriting of history claims evidence overwhelmingly showed no collusion with Kremlin Selective declassification Why Comey is being prosecuted! bit.ly/3UfvBSY

FBI Secretly Opened Probe Alleging Trump Fired Comey because he was a Russian Asset, Declassified Memos Show

By John Solomon The FBI opened a criminal probe specifically targeting Donald Trump in May 2017, alleging the newly elected president may have been acting

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‘Stolen Valor’: Trump Ripped Over AI Pic Of Himself With Medals He Never Earned Huff Po Critics say his latest AI fantasy crossed a line AI image of himself in a military uniform he never wore, decorated with medals he never earned A sign of dementia, psychopathology, or both bit.ly/4q6X8SM

Washington holds up approval of France’s US ambassador pick amid human rights spat Politico Trump & Macron play up their friendship in front of the cameras but the simmering diplomatic tensions aren’t going away More than a spat We used to be a beacon of human rights. Not anymore bit.ly/4q6WCEk

Washington holds up approval for France’s US ambassador pick amid human rights spat

Trump and Macron play up their friendship in front of the cameras, but the simmering diplomatic tensions between the two countries aren’t going away.

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Black lung rates in Appalachia are high as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick NPR KQED Respiratory therapist Marcy Freeman doesn't need a research study to confirm a return to dark days of coal mining. A stack of more than 150 funeral programs all for former patients So sad! bit.ly/4wAjPB4

Black lung rates in Appalachia are high as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick

Rates are now the highest they've been in nearly 50 years among veteran coal miners. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines.

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War! What is it good for? Absolutely humongous oil company profits Guardian First Dog on the Moon Mission accomplished Take a look at political cartoon--there's a lot more here to smile at! bit.ly/4q8jxir

Dem groups are falling in line on the billionaire tax. Will Newsom pay a price? By Joe Garofoli SF Chron CA Dem Party now backs it, some of state’s most powerful Dem leaders oppose it CA Labor Fed an umbrella group of unions endorsed it, some of most prominent unions oppose it bit.ly/4yYV571

Dem groups are falling in line on the billionaire tax. Will Newsom pay a price?

OPINION: A slate of big endorsements of the measure to tax billionaires means California’s most visible Democrat, Gov. Gavin Newsom, could look tone deaf for his aggressive opposition.

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$207 billion saved for California from 82 lawsuits against Trump administration, Bonta says LA Times CA Attorney General is batting 800 against Trump! We've also defended birthright citizenship, ended National Guard deployments & blocked federal interference in our elections bit.ly/4xdXSri

$207 billion saved for California from 82 lawsuits against Trump administration, Bonta says

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta credited his lawsuits against the Trump administration for protecting more than $200 billion in funding, defending core civil rights and removing military forces from L...

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Good morning, California How Carl DeMaio is pushing the GOP to give up on CA moderates CalMatters California Republicans tried to cut him off. Then he beat them from the right Read if you want to know why Republicans are an endangered species in the Golden State! bit.ly/4xnJRHL

Lawmaker’s right-wing group carved out primary wins against moderate GOP’s wishes

The conservative group Reform California promotes candidates to the right of the California GOP. They won in several key primary races

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Trump immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses & parents AP DHS detained parents & spouses of active-duty troops in rollback of protection for military families to pursue mass deportation Had been shielded under bipartisan consensus Thanks for your service! bit.ly/4qimayt

AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

An Associated Press investigation reveals that President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops.

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Candidate who dropped out beats Trump’s pick in a battleground GOP House primary NBC News A political unknown, Thomas Smith, who raised very little money for his bid, won the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 8th District Put this one in the weird news file! bit.ly/3ROgsHI

Candidate who dropped out beats Trump’s pick in a battleground GOP House primary

NBC News projects Thomas Smith, who raised very little money for his bid, won the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 8th District.

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Freedom 250 Sponsors Failed to Disclose Donations — A Potential Lobbying Law Violation NOTUS Corporate giants Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil and United Health Group appear to have run afoul of the Lobbying Disclosure Act $2 million from TikTok $1 million from Oracle & ExxonMobil bit.ly/4z3Xca0

Freedom 250 Sponsors Failed to Disclose Donations — A Potential Lobbying Law Violation

Corporate giants such as Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil and United Health Group could run afoul of the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

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Trump Fury at Reflecting Pool Mess Darkens as Damning New Leaks Hit TNR Trump’s effort to jail people over his failed renovation starts looking even worse, former federal prosecutor explains why corruption of DOJ is so dangerous and how to fight back Read Barbara McQuade transcript bit.ly/4hQC8gI

Transcript: Trump Seethes at Reflecting Pool Mess as Damning Leaks Hit

As Trump’s effort to jail people over his failed renovation starts looking even worse, a former federal prosecutor explains why this corruption of DOJ is so dangerous—and how to fight back.

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Trump targets El-Sayed suggests voter irregularities after Michigan primary Politico “Wayne County (Detroit) in Michigan is one of the most corrupt voting areas in the United States if not the World” he wrote on Pravda Social Called him "a Communist" Be prepared GOTV for midterms bit.ly/4wI9C5O

Trump targets El-Sayed, suggests voter irregularities after Michigan primary

“Wayne County (Detroit) in Michigan is one of the most corrupt voting areas in the United States, if not the World,” he wrote on Truth Social.

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Trump’s deportation agenda raised prices, contracted local economies, immigration group says CNBC America’s Voice released report making the case that Trump’s immigration agenda is hurting our economy Higher food, housing and healthcare prices Construction employment has fallen bit.ly/4bQyDn1

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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‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: Journalist taking on ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley Guardian Elon Musk, Peter Thiel & peers have grown richer & more influential Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy & found the perfect government to enable them bit.ly/3UezYO9

‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley

As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable them

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Frank D. Russo @fdrtoday.bsky.social · 5h ago

Routine voter roll update in PA prompted misinformation from conservative activists PA Inquirer Update to voter registration data highlighted by Elon Musk & U.S. senators pushing SAVE Act. Here's what the numbers actually mean Musk is an idiot We don't need more false info bit.ly/4bQuZtl

A routine voter roll update in Pa. prompted misinformation from conservative activists

The update to Pennsylvania's voter registration data was highlighted by Elon Musk and U.S. senators pushing the SAVE Act. Here's what the numbers actually mean.

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary — a major victory for progressives Politico I haven't seen in any reporting the fact that Dem turnout was massive. A total of 1.5 million votes counted in the race for Senate and also Governor on D side Only 930K on R side for Governor bit.ly/4hgFutg

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary — a major victory for progressives

It’s a clear signal that the ascendant left can win primaries in key battlegrounds and carries massive implications for 2028.

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Frank D. Russo @fdrtoday.bsky.social · 5h ago

Repair Requires Results: Why good intentions still need a budget line by Dave Manson Alameda County recently enacted reparations should not be financed by weakening clinics, housing programs, violence-prevention, food assistance & reentry services used by Black residents bit.ly/4q0V92n

Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter by Shane Goldmacher A dispute over the chapter between the author and the DNC has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward A mess we don't need IF botched, Martin should go bit.ly/453V7Nq

Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter (Gift Article)

A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.

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GOP Sheep to the Midterm Slaughter The Bulwark Blanche’s confirmation will be bad for the country—and a gift to Senate Dems To get to 50 needed to be confirmed, if McConnell is absent they can only have two defections. They may lose Murkowski & Collins Others will be in harm's way bit.ly/4hdu6yj

GOP Sheep to the Midterm Slaughter

Todd Blanche’s confirmation will be bad for the country—and a gift to Senate Democrats.

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Careful what you bid for: The Ellisons’ Paramount/WBD deal is slipping toward a costly legal and financial cliff Fortune David Ellison finally got to “yes” but every must-watch franchise gets a sequel. This one after coalition of state AG's led by CA Rob Bonta filed suit to block bit.ly/4pY2JL1

Careful what you bid for: The Ellisons' Paramount/WBD deal is slipping toward a costly legal and financial cliff | Fortune

With free cash flow at just $96 million, the $110 billion Warner Bros. bid faces a ticking fee Paramount can barely afford as states want a 2027 trial.

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Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making by Adam Feuer NYT The past week interference imperiled one criminal case, set stage for sanctions in a second & [had] hindered confirmation of his pick for AG "Leaving tread marks on its time-honored independence" bit.ly/453jbA8

Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making (Gift Article)

In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.

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Republican Holdouts Say They Now Support Blanche Nomination NYT Weasels supporting a weasel Sold a bill of goods Hopefully courts will throw out fraudulent "settlement" of case with slush fund for insurrectionists & special tax treatment for Trumps. It's a stain on all involved bit.ly/4wb0oOh

Trump Live Updates: Blanche Wins Over G.O.P. Holdouts; Iran Denies Direct U.S.-Iran Talks (Gift Article)

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 2d ago

Senate leaders reach deal to avert shutdown before 2026 elections NBC Deal by leaders on Approps Committee would keep government open until Dec. 11 Continuing resolution House in recess will have to agree Said to have no poison pills Closes loopholes for funds Border Patrol shift bit.ly/4hLU0cH

Senate leaders reach a deal to avert a shutdown before the 2026 elections

The deal was struck by Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, the leaders on the Appropriations Committee. It would keep the government open until Dec. 11.

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1/ We're back with our New York public health update for the week. First up, Covid is starting to increase again in New York. Hospitalizations remain low, but wastewater, ER visits, and hospital admissions are all beginning to trend upward, suggesting a summer wave is underway.

Two people have died in Michigan from severe diarrhea-causing parasite that has sickened thousands across the US Bloomberg Infections in 45 states this year: In Michigan 11,234 people RFK reduced CDC funding for scientists tracking spread of food parasites (See next article) bit.ly/4yVtVhA

Senate Republicans Rush to Immunize Money Launder-in-Chief’s Tax Crimes Empty Wheel Blanche tweeted documentation showing what he promised Cornyn and Tillis to get their support to be AG Purports to rescind the Terrorist Slush Fund but is silent about case Trump appealed on Friday bit.ly/4xbvBSi

Senate Republicans Rush to Immunize Money Launder-in-Chief's Tax Crimes - emptywheel

Just days after learning that Donald Trump, his companies, and his spawn have, as recently as 2021, been laundering money, the Senate GOP is rushing to sanction DOJ's illegal decision to pardon those ...

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Senate Republicans join in rebuking White House over science funding WAPO GOP leaders are supporting a spending bill that would prevent the White House from asserting greater control over hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants Unfortunately Susan Collins polishing a ... bit.ly/4wG2WoK

Senate Republicans join in rebuking White House over science funding

GOP leaders are supporting a spending bill that would prevent the White House from asserting greater control over hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants.

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