NEW: A dozen attorneys who prosecuted Jan. 6 rioters asked the Senate to stop confirming Trump's election-denying judicial nominees to lifetime seats, especially as they refuse to accept the legal facts of the event. None of the nearly 60 confirmed nominees have called Jan. 6 an "insurrection."

Jan. 6 prosecutors urge Senate to stop confirming Trump's election-denier nominees

“The institutional denial of truth — especially by potential federal judges — is dangerous, yet it’s become all too clear that President Trump expects his nominees to provide evasive answers about bot...

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Key senators flipped on Blanche, but the fight isn’t over. Demand your Senators vote no.
#BlueWaveIn90Days

Tell Your Senators: Oppose Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Contact Congress today!

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JUST IN: Trump is scrambling to stop the BBC from digging into the finances of his business empire after a judge ordered him to hand over records in his $10B defamation lawsuit against the network.

This is funniest thing you'll see today. Also, Schiff is very good at this.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3h ago

holy shit -- Schiff ties Trump's judicial nominees in knots by asking them who won the 2016 before *before* asking them who won in 2020, which results in them sounding like election deniers about Trump's victories!

Exclusive: Once again, child dies in gene-editing trial in China, rekindling debate on transparency and safety www.statnews.com/2026/08/05/c...

Once again, child dies in gene-editing trial in China, rekindling debate on transparency and safety

With a second delayed report of a child's death in China, criticism is rising of a looser form of clinical trial. One expert: what "bothers me is the lack of transparency."

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Today would be a great day to #DisbarToddBlanche

Blanche is closer than ever to running the Justice Department. With only days until the vote, tell your Senators to reject him. #BlueWaveIn90Days

Tell Your Senators: Oppose Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Contact Congress today!

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Trump's election night embarrassment; Dems rally behind Abdul-Sayed following his win; MAGA Mike backs Max Miller amid horrifying allegations; NM sues DOJ over Epstein; and more. Your midday update is here:

Wednesday News Updates: Election Night Updates, House GOP Implosion, + More – 8/5/26

Your midday update is here

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Watching MAGA freak out over El-Sayed speaking Arabic is likely going to be the highlight of August.

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Lindell: "I know a guy. I have an advantage over everyone up here. I can call up the president!"

Every single Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota (including Mike Lindell!) makes clear that if Trump tried another Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities, they would support his efforts to brutalize residents

Face it. The Court is captured by right-wing billionaire interests, just the way railroad barons used to capture the railroad rate commissions, or mining barons the mine safety commissions. Look up “regulatory capture” or “agency capture.” thehill.com/opinion/judi...

Just admit it: The Supreme Court is political

Let’s face it, the Supreme Court has dug itself into a hole, and it just keeps digging.

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Rep. Summer Lee and six House colleagues just introduced the Abolish Superpacs Act, H.R. 2352, with a Senate companion, S. 4602. It would cap Super PAC contributions at $5,000 a year and close the loophole that lets campaigns and Super PACs act as one team.

Support HR 2352 / S 4602: the Abolish Superpacs Act

Support HR 2352 / S 4602: the Abolish Superpacs Act. Please support house bill H.R. 2352 or Senate bill S. 4602, the "Abolish Super PACs" Act. This bill…

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Kenneth Kies, Treasury’s top tax official, was forced out after telling the White House that ordering him to intervene in an IRS audit would break the law. More than a dozen senators, led by Chuck Schumer, want the Treasury Inspector General to investigate.

Investigate White House Interference: Protect the Integrity of Our Tax Laws

Investigate White House Interference: Protect the Integrity of Our Tax Laws. Investigate White House Interference: Protect the Integrity of Our Tax Laws…

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The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times reporters, some served by hand at their homes, to testify before a Manhattan grand jury about their reporting on security concerns with Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One. Press freedom groups are calling for the subpoenas to be withdrawn.

Defend Our Free Press

Defend Our Free Press. Defend Our Free Press The Trump administration’s decision to subpoena New York Times journalists following their investigative…

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Thursday, Aug 6, 6pm, St Clair County Commissioners meeting. 200 Grand River, Port Huron #PublicHealth The Commissioners apparently intend to vote on approving Dr. Nevin’s sweet new contract he’s been demanding. Before they do, the public may be interested in the latest complaint against him. 1/4

The establishment is scared. Michigan is coming for you.

Once again. It's simple! The only reason that the Epstein files have not been published is that they incriminate the president of the United States, and those others who are in a position to stop them from being released.

It was over for Max Miller politically when he said his wife couldn’t have been abused because she offered to make him dinner 6 days later. He may not have known it when he said it, but that was the end. You have to be a sick bastard to come up with that as your defense.

NEWS: Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan. He will face off against Republican Mike Rogers in November.

Well now we can move on to the part of the election where the centrist Democrats graciously accept their defeat and support the progressive primary winner for the good of party, state and country

Abdul El-Sayed wins the Michigan Democratic Senate primary!!! More than 1.2 million ballots cast. Over $60 million in outside spending alone. The most expensive Democratic Senate primary in American history. On to Mike Rogers in November. LFG.

They spent $60M+ in pro-Trump, pro-war money trying to buy Michigan's Senate seat. They lost. A movement for the people and by the people will always win. Tonight we celebrate. Tomorrow, we get to work to defeat Trump puppet Mike Rogers in November. Congratulations, @abdulelsayed.bsky.social.

NEW: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, NBC News projects, clinching the nomination in a close race over Rep. Haley Stevens.

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left

The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.

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Abdul El-Sayed has officially won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan. M I C H I G A N 🥳

Former challenger Mallory McMorrow: “Congratulations to Abdul El-Sayed for winning the Democratic primary to become our nominee to be Michigan’s next US Senator. I’m proud to give Abdul my full endorsement and support as we head to November together as a unified party”

LOL. Abdul El-Sayed WON the Democratic Primary in Michigan despite being outspent 10-1! Amazing gaslighting here.

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Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted

So apparently Lisa McLain sneaked into St Clair County yesterday and showed up to a meeting at MAGA HQ. So see? She isn’t afraid to answer questions. It’s not her fault you didn’t happen to be at the cabal cave when she spawned.

Facts suck, if you're delusional and in a cult.

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Cat Alyst 🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 (they/them)@catalystmeow.bsky.social · 17h ago

This is important to note! Republicans scheduled their Medicare cuts for January 2027. They want to say, “Look! The Democrats took back the House and cut your Medicare.” If you know someone on Medicare, expose the Republicans' dirty trick. #USDemocracy #MomSky #RepublicanMedicareCuts