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ICYMI last night, DHS is currently being fined every day for contempt of court until it coughs up the cell phone records of officers involved in immigration stops in L.A. last year that looked like racial profiling rather than reasonable cause. short thread -->

Gabriel Malor@gabrielmalor.bsky.social · 17h ago

Fed. judge holds DHS in civil contempt of court for refusing "intentionally and not in good faith" to provide plaintiffs with phone images they intend to use to prove DHS was racially profiling people arrested in Los Angeles without reasonable suspicion. Order from July 28, unsealed today.

THIS 👇 HERE, AS WELL.......

El-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"

Stop worrying about 2028, if we don't show up and VOTE them out in November, it won't matter.

Max Miller is not being kicked out because he’s threatening to spill the tea on who’s gay? I don’t think that’s effective blackmail. Everyone knows republican men leave their beards at home in Washington DC.

This is morally repugnant and only makes sense strategically once you admit to yourself that most Republican voters support candidates who beat their wives and children.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5h ago

Mike Johnson tells Politico that he's standing behind Republican Max Miller — despite the "serious" domestic abuse allegations against him.

Little girls are being RAPED in #ICE custody. NO wonder Republican pedophiles stand behind their rapist president. It’s insane to even have to talk about such an atrocity in the divided states of America.

House Ethics Committee will investigate Ohio Republican Max Miller www.npr.org/2026/08/04/g... #Accountability #USPolitics #Ohio #USA

House Ethics Committee will investigate Ohio Republican Max Miller

The committee said it was reviewing allegations that Miller "may have engaged in domestic violence." Miller has denied the allegations, which have swirled around his bid for a third term in Congress.

npr.org

Just consuming the local media last night Jocelyn gave off fun teachers Governor vibes and every Republican gave off crypt keeper vibes.

Seth D. Michaels@sethdmichaels.bsky.social · 4h ago

feels worth noting that the blowout Dem gov primary in Michigan got about 60% more voter participation - 1.49 million votes - than the more competitive GOP gov primary - 930k votes. obviously contested D vs uncontested R Senate primaries affect this, but still. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

My position as a card-carrying Neolib shill is that I'd rather elect DSAers who win Dem primaries over literally any Republican. It's Vote Blue No Matter Who praxis time, baybeeeeee

Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary — beating back $30 million in AIPAC spending and endorsements from top Democrats. So the next question is: Can El-Sayed beat Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers?

people can be swayed into liking Republican politicians but they keep proving they do not want Republican policies

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · 12h ago

Big tax results out of Missouri tonight: Voters statewide rejected by an huge margin a GOP ballot measure to phase out the income tax. They also renewed a sales tax to keep state parks free. And Kansas City approved a package of $1.7 billion of bonds for infrastracture.

Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake just endorsed Jon Ossoff for Senate in Georgia. "Character matters. And I want someone in that seat who takes the institution seriously and will protect the institution."

Former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake backs Jon Ossoff, saying ‘character matters’

The Arizona Republican has been one of the loudest critics of President Donald Trump. He says Ossoff's character outweighs any policy disagreements they might have.

ajc.com

The Republican "solution" for Social Security is an unaccountable commission that rubber stamps benefit cuts like increasing the retirement age. Hell no! @wyden.senate.gov

Schumer/Gillibrand on @abdulelsayed.bsky.social's nomination: "Democrats are united by a common purpose: putting a check on Donald Trump by defeating his Republican enablers and taking back the Senate. We look forward to working with Abdul and Democrats across Michigan to win this seat in November."

I assume the suit is part of the Republican transition program.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3h ago

BLITZER: Why is Israel, another country, your red line right now, rather than a domestic issue that impacts Americans' everyday lives? FETTERMAN: Yeah, absolutely. And I agree with a lot of Democrats too. I called trash Platner.

NEWS: Democrats sweep Republican-backed initiatives across America. Trump faces massive embarrassment has his endorsed candidate loses to someone who dropped out. UFC loses $30 million on White House fight. And major Epstein news coming. Subscribe to support my work:

NEWS: Democrats Sweep GOP-Backed Initiatives, Trump Embarrassed in Michigan, UFC Loses $30 Million on Trump Fight

Good morning everyone.

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When he was Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Rogers (the Republican candidate for Senate in Michigan) publicly took the position that "you can't have your privacy violated if you don't know your privacy is violated." Colbert had some fun with that: crooksandliars.com/cltv/2013/10...

Colbert Savages NSA And Rep. Mike Rogers In 'See No Evil' Segment

Colbert Savages NSA and Rep. Mike Rogers in 'See No Evil' Segment

crooksandliars.com

Last year’s Republican budget megabill is devastating rural Virginia. Twelve clinics and hospital services have closed since it passed all in rural communities that can least afford to lose care. This is what happens when your rural health care is gutted to fund tax cuts for billionaires.

Donald Trump told reporters he feels "badly" for Max Miller, a Republican congressman accused of abusing his wife, and hopes Miller can "work it out." The only thing less surprising than a Republican politician abusing his wife is Donald Trump empathizing with the abuser.

I'm calling it: "Start smoking" is going to be mainstream MAHA / Republican health advice by 2028. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Democrats have legislation that will make Social Security solvent for as far as the actuarial eye can see without cutting benefits. Where's the Republican proposal? It doesn't exist. - @whitehouse.senate.gov

Every elected Republican is now a Max Miller Republican. Hang that around their necks every damn day.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5h ago

Mike Johnson tells Politico that he's standing behind Republican Max Miller — despite the "serious" domestic abuse allegations against him.

This actually might just be defamation. Abdul El-Sayed might have a legitimate defamation case against his Republican opponent.

$30 million of AIPAC money targeted Abdul El-Sayed — and he still won. This shows that Zionist lobbyists are going to have a very difficult time duping American voters and buying the 2026 midterm elections for Trump and Republican fascists.

Who would have guessed that Republican senator, Tom Tillis would act cowardly? Can you say ANYONE WITH A FUNCTIONING FUCKING BRAIN?? All Republicans must be voted out! #Blues

Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November.

Talarico’s argument is simple: Stop treating marijuana like a crime. Legalize it. Regulate it. Tax it. Stop wasting police resources on low-level marijuana offenses. Clear the records of people whose lives have been derailed by nonviolent marijuana convictions.