On Tuesday, voters in Kansas and Missouri overwhelmingly rejected ballot measures proposed by Republican lawmakers that aimed to restrict their democratic and human rights.

Voters Reject GOP “Power Grab” Referendum Measures in Kansas and Missouri

GOP-sponsored measures in both states went “down in flames,” observers of the elections noted.

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A Leavenworth, Kansas, detention center, currently managed by ICE, is now under new ownership. CoreCivic sold the Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth to the United States government and the Department of Homeland Security for $238.4 million.

MEMPHIS: “A mechanical contractor who helped build Elon Musk’s Memphis-area data centers at breakneck speed says SpaceXAI is dragging its feet on paying his company for work performed since 2024…owes his company more than $136 million…” www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/01/c...

Yep. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media is aiding the Trump administration’s Epstein cover up.

The New Republic@newrepublic.com · yesterday

Banks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS

Two-thirds of Microsoft's tax breaks ($12+ billion) come from one provision: bonus depreciation. Republicans created it in 2017. Trump made it permanent in 2025. It's the same break turbocharging AI data center builds while workers get laid off.

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‘Seriously?’: Trump Swaps Chairs in the Oval Office, and One Curious Detail Has Everyone Zooming In (Atlanta Black Star)

Donald Trump is a master of turning the mundane into a spectacle, and the White House staff keeps inviting the media to witness every second. Trump, 80,  doe...

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As you will see today Republicans will pay a political price for this rotten economic record, unmitigated corruption, misguided priorities, and gross incompetence.

Trump’s unbridled corruption only heightens the accurate perception that Trump presidency is his personal money-making operation, the results for ordinary Americans be damned. In refusing to lift a finger to stop the orgy of self-enrichment.

Reminder: Todd Blanche has… -Weaponized the DOJ to persecute Trump’s political foes -Purged hundreds of career DOJ lawyers -Botched the release of the Epstein files and ignored victims’ wishes He can’t be trusted and has no business being Attorney General. The Senate must reject him.

Blanche gave Cornyn/Tillis a fake deal, which is not a legally binding modification of the original agreement signed by all parties like they demanded, & kept IRS immunity, so they can surrender while declaring victory. Just more theater from worthless Republicans in the senate.

🚨Don't fall for it. Todd Blanche didn't rewrite Trump's controversial IRS deal. He released a late-night DOJ memo designed to help secure the votes for his confirmation. We read the fine print. Here's what it actually says. 👇

Todd Blanche's Midnight Confirmation Gambit Doesn't Actually Rewrite Trump's Deal

And the "concerned" senators and much of the media are falling for it.

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This is such complete and utter bullshit on the part of Thom Tillis and John Cornyn. Giving the Trump crime family immunity from tax audits remains as corrupt as anything we’ve ever seen in this country. Todd Blanche should be impeached, not confirmed.

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JUST IN: Tillis confirms he is on board with Cornyn to vote yes on Blanche for AG, after Blanche renounces Anti-Weaponization Fund in writing & asserts that the waiver of any past taxes due is limited to POTUS, Don Jr., Eric & Trump Org. Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

In the Capital One Trump lawsuit: A BIG disclosure in a lawsuit brought by Trump against Capital One reveals the bank closed more than 300 of Trump’s accounts in 2021 after a months-long anti-money laundering review by professionals with decades of law enforcement experience.

NOTE: The lawyer/law firm that represented Trump in his Capital One money laundering lawsuit is the same lawyer Judge Williams referred to the bar for disciplinary action in the bogus Trump IRS lawsuit that resulted in the slush fund and tax immunity.

“Funding for the government doesn’t run out for two more months. Why allow Republican senators to go home for recess taking credit for a bipartisan budget deal? Democratic senators should kill the deal on the continuing resolution.” www.thebulwark.com/p/gop-sheep-...

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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The world is on fire and the cause is climate change. But, Trump and his fossil fuel/oil/gas buddies don’t want you to know the truth.

The top U.S. military commander in Europe has privately warned the Pentagon that dwindling naval resources could soon force the military to prioritize defending the U.S. homeland over protecting Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks, The Washington Post reported today.

So far interview exchanges of the acting AG, Todd Blanche concerning controversial policy decisions have fueled the perception that he is blurring the lines between a traditional legal investigation and political damage control. He is turning a blind eye an will stop if confirmed by the Senate.

Americans deserve to get our money back Half of it went into Trump's pocket

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The Justice Department is admitting that a $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was flawed, and is dropping the criminal case against a former Olympian that accused him of damaging the pool, according to a new court filing. https://cnn.it/3RJJnwj

Trump murdered a million or more countrymen when he ignored the incoming COVID virus until it was too late. He ALWAYS blames others for his mistakes. I hope the Doc sues him until the end of time. This is blatant defamation! ================

Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office… Both the Danish government and Greenland’s leadership have repeatedly stated that Greenland is sovereign, and "not for sale". Local public polling in Greenland indicates that roughly 76% of residents oppose U.S. control.

Confidential or secret only: * Government 1,090,170 * Contractor 462,398 * Other: 135,230 (No job data) Top secret: * Government 606,579 * Contractor 472,576 * Other: 173,803 (No job data) You cannotsupport the existing process control of storing and protecting classified documents? You can’t.

Classified Materials… “Nearly 3,000,000 people have access to classified materials” Federal government employees, including military personnel, and contractors have access to classified information. A subset have the highest clearance.

The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss all criminal charges against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David "Davey" Hearn. In a new court filing, D.C.

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‘Who’s Footing the Bill?’: Trump’s Helipad Conveniently Takes Over the Lawn His Cage Match Tore Up — Then the Same Presidential Perk Shows Up at His Private Residence (Atlanta Black Star)

President Donald Trump isn’t just building one helipad. He’s building two. After defending his decision to tear up the White House South Lawn for his Great A...

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Trump’s White House renovation projects are not being managed by a formal, centralized Project Management Office (PMO). Instead, they are being driven by a highly fast-tracked, personalized process coordinated directly by the White House team, designated architects, and partner entities.

This shit is sickening. tRump just bragged about buying 250 new Escalades so his motorcade can “look sharp.” Said his guys are “very spoiled.” Yeah, with our money. Regular people get crushed by gas and groceries as he throws away our tax money like confetti. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle

Americans are facing a deepening affordability crisis but at least Trump and co have ... 250 new Cadillac Escalades

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Crude Oil has 43 days of supply left in the U.S. — the lowest inventory in 45 years @barchart.com ⛽️

Republicans alone slashed Medicare with zero Democratic votes and delayed the damage until after the election. A Democratic Congress will restore the cuts, expand coverage, and cap prescription drug costs for seniors. Vote blue. #RepublicansCutHealthcare

🚨 BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ has officially handed over UNREDACTED Epstein-related records directly to federal Judge Emmet Sullivan for private review following a court order in MeidasTouch host Katie Phang’s lawsuit.

Trump DOJ Hands Judge Unredacted Epstein Records After Katie Phang's Court Win

The Justice Department now says it delivered the records directly to the judge after Katie Phang successfully challenged the government’s Epstein-file redactions.

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