A paramilitary group plotted to overthrow the Constitution then conducted a violent attack on America. They were convicted in court of seditious conspiracy, and jailed. Then the leader they aimed to illegally install got power and let them out, their records wiped clean. The Jan. 6 attackers won.

Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers

The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration’s request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed “unearned grace” on the Oath Keepers defendants “by wiping their records clean.”

nytimes.com

Imagine being a US Senator pretending to care abt the child rape of the Epstein files; and then hiring Todd Blanche to help protect the rapists.

Frances Perkins was the patron saint of American workers and an inspiration for me during my time as labor secretary. She was the guiding light behind the creation of Social Security, the 40-hour workweek, the National Labor Relations Act, and much more.

David Dayen@ddayen.bsky.social · yesterday

Today's Prospect Patriot is Frances Perkins. She saw the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory go ablaze in 1911 and her life changed. "The New Deal was born that day," she said. 22 years later she'd be America's first female cabinet member. prospect.org/2026/08/04/a...

Of course they did. Senate Democrats just gifted the GQP a clean CR… there’s no incentive for the oligarch party to give families and working people a goddamn thing. When you continually cave for the people… you better get used to delivering nothing.

Jon Cooper@joncooper-us.bsky.social · yesterday

On the campaign trail, Trump promised to make in-vitro fertilization completely free. Of course, he lied. Now, Senate Republicans have unanimously killed Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s proposal to expand coverage for military service members and their families. So much for being the “pro-family” party.

The military has a TRILLION dollar budget. How could this happen? Wayyyy past time for an audit.

George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸@gtconway.bsky.social · yesterday

This seems very highly suboptimal. www.reuters.com/world/us-has...

A vote for Blanche is a vote against women. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

Blanche assures anti-abortion supporters that Dobbs will be ‘permanent in every single state’

The acting attorney general made the remarks during a private call with faith leaders.

politico.com

THANK YOU, DEMOCRATS FOR HANDING OUT THIS AMAZING HEADLINE YOU’RE ALL FUCKING STELLAR HERE’S YOUR STAR ⭐️ nypost.com/2026/08/03/u...

Susan Collins strikes bipartisan Senate deal to avoid a government shutdown — stripping out White House pet project

House Republicans, with some Democratic support, passed their own version of a spending bill on July 22.

nypost.com

SENATE DEMOCRATS ARE NOT LISTENING AND THIS IS WHY CANDIDATES LIKE EL-SAYED ARE GOING TO WIN… BIG!! WHY THE FUCK WOULD THEY DO THIS IN AUGUST!!! WHY!! WHY!!! WHAT CONCESSIONS DID THEY GET? DEMOCRATS ARE WEAK AS FUCK www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

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.

nbcnews.com

Wajahat Ali@wajali.bsky.social · 2d ago

A lot of people on this site are going to have major mental and emotional breakdowns after Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan.

A lot of people on this site are going to have major mental and emotional breakdowns after Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan.

RFK Jr and wife had a soiree at their Hollywood mansion during COVID and required proof of COVID vaccination with RSVP. Watch what they do, not what they say. –Rachel Maddow

Trump’s war is helping Trump’s donors. Probably a coincidence!

Judge gives federal government two weeks to explain incomplete Renee Good shooting evidence

Judge gives federal government two weeks to explain incomplete Renee Good shooting evidence

The order identifies gaps in personnel files, use-of-force policies, witness statements, medical records and video evidence related to the Jan. 7 killing.

startribune.com

At some point you just have to conclude that the Trump supporters who are still left just knowingly love the lies, corruption and incompetence and have accepted it as their brand because nobody can be that naive and stupid.

Todd Blanche quite obviously lied to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he told them this was dead. It was never dead. It was just on hold until he was confirmed.

Booker: They are thinking about setting themselves up to build epic empires of wealth. And that’s why Trump is pardoning people who then go into business with him. That’s why Trump is trying to undermine the rule of law—to make sure he leaves office with more wealth than was ever conceivable…

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

Charles Keener@charleskeener.bsky.social · 6d ago

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Anyone check-in on the national debt lately? www.us-debt-clock.com

US Debt Clock: Live U.S. National Debt

Track the live US Debt Clock with official Treasury data, current U.S. national debt, debt per citizen, debt per taxpayer, and daily interest costs.

us-debt-clock.com

Laura Ingraham’s brother. 👇

The first Trump administration delivered COVID vaccines at “warp speed”… what the fuck are they bitching about now?!

🚨 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/

If you're wondering what party will help you keep your Social Security benefits and which one is trying to take them away, this is a Republican on the Senate floor TODAY:

This is a very big deal. Donald Trump is screwing with seniors on fixed incomes, causing them to pay more for drugs they need to stay alive. https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/trump-administration-to-end-medicare-drug-plan-subsidy-76d255d1

Exclusive | Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy

Program that held down premiums won’t be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.

wsj.com

Could you even imagine? Sounds awful!

Hey Michigan folks — it kinda seems like this should matter

This is a campaign video posted by the Jon Ossoff for Senate in Georgia YouTube account over a year ago. It has garnered only 30,000 views on YouTube. I'm sharing this on BlueSky because I believe it's some of the best Democratic messaging that I've ever seen, and I think it deserves more views.

When the Pentagon announced a $620 million loan last year to a startup linked to Donald Trump Jr., defense officials and the company tried to tamp down suspicions of cronyism. We found that the request came directly from the White House. (Published May)

The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr.

About three months before the Pentagon announced plans to lend money to Vulcan Elements, Trump Jr.’s venture capital firm took an undisclosed stake in the company.

propublica.org

Heads up: Taylor Farms lettuce is sold under these brand names: Marketside (sold at Walmart) Earthbound Farm (owned by Taylor Farms) Cross Valley Farms (owned by US Foods) Private labels for Target, Whole Foods (365), and Amazon Fresh. AVOID ALL OF THEM

If Ossoff lets me down… I will move to Canada. Bookmark it.

Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. And Ossoff is devastatingly good at this. But who else wanted him to shout out, “Just answer the f*cking question”?