Jukesgrrl

@jukesgrrl.bsky.social

Pittsburgh native, political animal, sports fan, saved from insanity by Jersey Shore music (hence, my association with the Asbury Jukes). Currently living in Arizona for family reasons. I'm retired but spend my time volunteering for political causes.

Phang: "Capital One said, 'We don't want the business anymore of the 45th president of the United States, his businesses, his failed sons, and his revocable trust.' So you can imagine -- I am just hypothesizing... but it suggests whatever Capital One uncovered was pretty bad. Makes you wonder..."

First clip I’ve seen where it’s clear HE is the one imposing an Israel position on US. I never agreed to support any country unconditionally regardless of their crimes and whether they hold up their end of the relationship, yet that is what Fetterman tries to require of Democrats on Israel.

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart@weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · 22h ago

Jon is joined by U.S. Senator John Fetterman @fetterman.senate.gov for discussion on the Democratic Party, Israel, and the issues that continue to shape his politics. New podcast out tomorrow!

This is why this is not just about Max Miller. It’s about “devout Christian” House Republican leadership who is standing with this guy because they crave power above all else. It’s the culture of MAGA and it comes straight from Trump. Vote them out.

Bild

An obscure Texas firm secretly connected to Donald Trump Jr. said it received at least $100 million from Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. At the same time, the Ambani family secured major policy wins from the Trump administration. (Published June)

An Indian Billionaire Was Targeted by Trump. Then He Poured Money Into a Startup Secretly Backed by Donald Trump Jr.

An obscure Texas firm secretly connected to the president’s son said it received at least $100 million from Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. At the same time, the Ambani family secured major polic...

propublica.org

We've been heads down in the bad news mine all day, so here's something uplifting that is not immigration related, and demonstrates how literally NO ONE wants data centers in their backyard. Calvert County, Maryland is as deep red as they come.

Amazon abandons plans for data center campus at Calvert Cliffs - Maryland Matters

Amazon Web Services is abandoning its plans to develop data centers on the campus of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, a move that comes after fierce voter pushback against hyperscale data cente...

marylandmatters.org

Incredible nonsense from John Cornyn. True, the harm to Epstein’s victims can’t be remedied by a “no” vote. But why should Blanche’s corrupt cover-up of the Epstein files—in violation of a Congressional mandate(!)—be rewarded by “yes”? Can’t get any more craven than this.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Cornyn justifies his support for Blanche: "That's one of those things that can't be remedied by a 'no' vote"

Voters in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District: PLEASE vote for Justin Pearson. The whole country needs his voice in Washington.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23h ago

POLITICO: “ @justinjpearson.bsky.social , a Tennessee lawmaker, has become one of the loudest voices amid a growing national backlash against the pollution and politics of America's AI buildout… Pearson is taking on Musk’s A.I. empire…” www.politico.com/news/magazin...