Mitch McConnell hasn’t been seen or heard from in 25 days in the hospital. Yet he still has a job, still getting paid, and getting unlimited world class healthcare. The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, and against guaranteed paid leave, is now getting all three.

In an era where there have been a rash of bad decisions, the decision by Gov. Polis to pardon Tina Peters was one of the worst.

Josh Marshall@joshtpm.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congrats, @colorado.gov. Great work here.

The latest attack — which now number at more than 60 — brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to more than 210 people since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in early September. https://to.pbs.org/4gAAJu4

U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean

The U.S. military has conducted another strike Sunday against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean on Sunday, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing cam...

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JUDGE SCHILTZ: “.. Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to coerce them into taking official action .. is a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process.” @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2026/06...

The reflecting pool is being sabotaged by paid protistas

"Something just brushed past my leg!" — Luke Skywalker, #StarWars Image credit: tempestkc on Threads #LincolnMemorialReflectingPool #USA

Five corporations control 90% of the US media market. Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. The evidence of corporate consolidation is everywhere. It means more power for them and less freedom for you.

Now for the next question: does that conspicuously unnecessary giant tarp stay up in front of the Kennedy Center for *the entirety of the litigation process* this summer—and even beyond—to contemptuously obscure *both* names (removed and remaining) on the Center? I have a guess.

Nothing says “dying civilization” like gladiator fights at the capitol for the emperor’s amusement.

Reporter: Are you concerned, Mr. President, about the latest inflation number which came out this morning? Trump: No, I love it. I love the inflation.

The most expensive taxpayer funded nap #NBAFinals

I generally find the whole weird fetish about weakness and strength in foreign relations pretty toxic, but it's funny to imagine the reaction to a Democratic president yelling "YOU GUYS! YOU GUYS! STOP *FIGHTING*!!!!!!!" at two warring parties.

@deadder.bsky.social does it again! Nicely done ✅

Jon Cooper@joncooper-us.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

WinCast update: Hilton’s chance to advance in the CA governor’s race rose from 85% to 93% after Steyer again fell short of his needed marks on Saturday. The aggregate drops were roughly as expected, but with more vote in, uncertainty is shrinking and Hilton remains clearly favored.

"The Trump Administration will begin sending ships to begin pulling up the instruments later this month... The ocean observation system was designed to operate for at least 25 years, meaning the decision would result in the loss of more than a decade of data..." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/c...

Democrats Pledge to Fight Trump’s Removal of Ocean Monitors

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Hegseth in his racist and misogynistic attempts to remake the military as a Christian boys club has decreased the number of religions recognized by the Pentagon to 31 from 211. And to think the Constitution says freedom of religion. #ProudBlue#Voices4Victory #OneV1 apple.news/Adn3He9G_T8O...

Hegseth’s Pentagon slashes the number of religious faiths it officially recognizes — MS NOW

The defense secretary has spent most of his tenure drifting from one culture war priority to another. Evidently, he hasn’t gotten to the end of his list.

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NEWS: A @lawfaremedia.org report finds that *97* Jan. 6ers who received clemency for their role in the attack were arrested, charged, or convicted of subsequent crimes—a number much higher than previously reported. Incredible work by @katherinepomps.bsky.social www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...

The Jan. 6 Pardons: How Many Clemency Recipients Have Faced Other Charges?

The real count is much higher than the public knew.

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Over the past four years, the Ukrainian people have fought heroically to defend their home against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. Now, Trump is letting Putin rake in billions of dollars to fuel his war of conquest. Here’s how:

BREAKING: John Bolton plea deal! Bolton will plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of national security documents and pay a $2M fine. Donald was indicted on over 40 counts of the same crime. www.cnn.com/2026/06/04/p...

Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security documents | CNN Politics

John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser-turned-adversary, is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, according to three sources familiar with the...

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As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.

5/ Trump hopes that these fraudulent investigations will silence those who stand up to him. He is wrong. I will not bend the knee.

4/ Instead of launching retaliatory lawsuits, demolishing the White House, obsessing over ballrooms, UFC fights, and putting himself on our currency, I think we all would rather the President work to bring down gas prices and actually solve the real problems we are facing.

3/ Trump’s newest accusation of me is absurdly false. The premise of the investigation would be laughable if the subject matter weren't so serious. He is investigating me because I supported E Jean's lawsuit –– where a jury found Trump liable for sexually assaulting her.

2/ It’s hard enough for women to come forward and seek justice, let alone do so against the most powerful man on earth.

1/ Trump was found liable for sexually assaulting E Jean Carroll, defaming her, and now he’s going after her again. Trump cannot be allowed to use the full weight and power of the US Government to come after women who speak up, or anyone who supports them in doing so.

So it looks like we’re having a “Marshall plan” for Iran, in the amount of 300 billion to pay for the damage we did. Winning?

The immense economic power of the richest Americans allows them to wield immense political power, too. They can pour millions into our elections to elect politicians that will continue to rig the system in their favor. We must end this vicious cycle.

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS New Hampshire's new documentary proof of citizenship law. A victory for our client, New Hampshire Youth Movement, and the voters of New Hampshire. www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-ha...

🚨 New Hampshire Youth Movement v. Scanlan

Learn more.

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No, Trump isn't cratering our economy. The entire Republican Party is cratering our economy. The enablers deserve just as much blame as Trump.

The “Brick House” is crumbling The Commodores bow out of the 250th event in DC Event is falling apart… brick-by-brick