UPDATE II: In new filing, BBC opposes Trump's bid to amend the complaint, also argues it won't narrow discovery because his "financial records are directly relevant to assessing his purported reputational damages." Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...

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Josh Gerstein@joshgerstein.bsky.social · 6h ago

UPDATE: BBC says there's no emergency and they're not engaged in any political attack on Trump. Also, it looks like Trump's attorneys have offered up a date (unspecified) for him to sit for a deposition in the suit, assuming it isn't thrown out by then www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

El-Sayed: "Mike, I'm gonna say it right now, I know you're gonna say no because you're a coward: Five debates, alright? ... By the time we're done, you are not gonna have safe quarter from people holding you accountable to what you've done for them here in Michigan. We will send you back to Florida"

I'm sorry if you disagree with me but … #BirthControl is an extremely critical part of care for women. Hormonal birth control (Depo, the ‘pill’, etc.) is used by many women to regulate their menstrual cycles. Legislators who don't understand reproductive biology should STFU. #HerBodyHerChoice

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck the 200,000 sqm Wildberries logistics center in Russia's Tula region, burning the facility to the ground. The site was planned for expansion to 300,000 sqm and intended to employ 15,000 people.

BREAKING: New Mexico suing the Trump DOJ & Acting AG Todd Blanche for “stonewalling” its criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein & Zorro Ranch. I was at the press call with the New Mexico AG & I share the details, including a breakdown of the lawsuit and its claims. youtu.be/eeQiycHm0x0?...

🚨Trump DOJ SUED for BLOCKING New Mexico EPSTEIN RANCH Investigation!!

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Josh Turek wants something better for Iowans — he’s the Dem running to flip the Senate. Just an amazing human being! He wants to lower costs, raise wages, restore Roe,protect workers, SS & Medicare, reproductive healthcare and will fight for farmers and education. More of this 🙏🏼 #BlueWaveIn90Days

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.

Ukraine struck Russia's Syzran oil refinery again. Russian oil refining has now fallen to a 24 year low.

Last night’s sunset over Lower Manhattan viewed from Pier 35. (via Noel Calingasan) #NYC 💕

I’m glad the President has his priorities straight.

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In a country with a president who is such a destructive sore loser, politicians who are both helpful and gracious in defeat is a greatly appreciated novelty.

The state said it needs the records to investigate allegations of abuse at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

New Mexico Sues Blanche, DOJ For ‘Withholding’ Epstein Files

The state said it needs the records to investigate allegations of abuse at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

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Hey, Congress? Think before you confirm.

The Survivors’ Truth Commission meets today, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. MDT to present its interim report and walk through its mission investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. nmpoliticalreport.com/2026/08/04/e...

Epstein Truth Commission to present interim report Wednesday - New Mexico Political Report

By Kevin Hendricks The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — meets Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in State Capitol Room 307 to present an interim report and ...

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Oof. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

It really seems that his objective is to destroy our country.

We proved it in Wisconsin. We proved it in New York City. We proved it in dozens of special elections over the past year. People power over money!

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 10h ago

Abdul El-Sayed was outspent 9-to-1 by AIPAC and corporate Super PACs in the most expensive Senate Democratic primary of all time. Last night, he proved that organized people can beat organized money.

🤣🤣 Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton was drowned out as protesters disrupted a campaign event where he was speaking about lowering costs for Texans. www.mediaite.com/media/tv/ken...

Ken Paxton Event Interrupted By Screaming Protesters

Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton was drowned out as protesters disrupted a campaign event where he was speaking about lowering costs for Texans.

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A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election…

Russia just used a cluster bomb in Kyiv Cluster bombs used against civilians is a war crime This has to end Putin has to be “put away” People can only take so much and there is absolutely no reason for this other than Russia are blood thirsty criminals

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Blanche pledges to make Dobbs decision ‘permanent’ in every state

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told faith leaders he is planning to roll back abortion access even in states that have laws protecting it.  On a private call last week hosted by the Whit…

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The Heritage Foundation asserts that women never needed sports in the first place. To prove that Title IX has become a tool of “feminist social engineering.” To demonstrate that women don’t need sports and that “clubs, intramurals, and exercise classes” is enough. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...

Give Them an Inch...

And they'll take away women's sports...

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Notice DOJ doesn't talk about its efforts to obtain state voter files anymore. They are 0-20 in those cases and today is the beginning of the quiet period -- states can no longer do systematic removals of names from the voter rolls. TLDR: We won!🥳

EXACTLY 👇 THIS.......

Illegal IRS settlement nullified! youtube.com/shorts/gv7tD...

Federal judge nullifies Trump’s IRS settlement and refers his lawyers to the bar to get disciplined.

YouTube video by Aaron Parnas

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Susan Collins announcing she'll vote against a controversial nominee is basically the moment it becomes clear that nominee will be confirmed. It means Thune has enough votes to confirm, and thus, Collins gets a pass to look independent.

In China, robots which are also solar panels, clean the other solar panels. Original post

Vote Blue 💙 If You Want This Country To Survive.......

Another GOP incumbent not seeking re-election. They’re all panicking about the midterms.