I encourage all of us to have the grace and focus shown in this going up within minutes of the race being called.
Keith A. Preble, Ph.D.
@poliscikeith.bsky.social
Teaching assistant professor in political science & security studies. I research: foreign policy, proliferation, sanctions, statecraft, DPRK, EU, and ocassionally tariffs. My personal account, my personal views. https://www.keithpreblephd.com
NEW EPISODE: DOJ is now 0-20 in the voter roll cases -- and we are winning. I break down the Trump administration's yearlong effort to build a national voter database, and explain why today we shut the door on Trump's scheme for the midterms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kc3...
Trump's DOJ is 0-20
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NBC, CBS, and ABC asking for readers to pay money to read their reporting when the parent company and subsidiaries already generate revenue through ad dollars and other products is ridiculous. I get why newspapers need people to pay, but network broadcasters?
So you want to do your “own research”...? A biostatistician shares a step-by-step method for researching health questions like a scientist: theconversation.com/how-to-do-yo...
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
The idea that a war only exists if there are casualties does not appear in the text of the Constitution. Nor does it appear in Madison’s notes on the Constitutional convention debates. Nor is there evidence it was discussed in ratification debates. It is made up.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdaySen. Rand Paul: "I've had the debate with this administration ... they told me this isn't a war. I said, why isn't it a war? They said, 'Well, a constitutional war has to have significant casualties' ... initiation or declaration of war is *before* the casualties."
I saw other reports today about how he may fire her. I'm of three minds on this Pirro thing: 1) She's been out of the profession so long that the practice of law is rusty 2) She's smart enough to know that filing cases and false charges is just not a smart move. 3) She wants to head back to FoxNews
Scott MacFarlane@macfarlanenews.bsky.social · yesterdayThe looming public divorce of Trump and Pirro youtu.be/LihmQTs8c6c?...
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ICYMI - a few weeks ago @chloeneast.bsky.social + Minnesota's own @aaronsojourner.org joined @ericawilli.bsky.social for a deep dive into the economic cost of DHS attacks on immigrants in our communities. Get caught up here 👇
The Cost of DHS Attacks on Immigrants
The Trump administration's deployment of DHS agencies—such as ICE—has caused irreparable harm to our communities, neighbors, and families across the country. The economic costs are also substantial—an...
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giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... ‘Crush this lady’: how eBay harassment campaign led to $56mn payout
‘Crush this lady’: how eBay harassment campaign led to $56mn payout
Employees’ cyberstalking of Boston couple involving macabre deliveries ended in jail time and financial settlement
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I think the quickest way to peace would be for the president to find a neutral site and negotiate directly with Iranian leaders like he did with KJU! I'd call that a creative and unconventional idea!
Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d agoPENTAGON: Anyone got any ideas? @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/08/03/p...
Saturday marked the fourth year since my dad passed away in 2022 from Parkinson's Disease. Each year gets a bit easier. The holidays were more bearable in 2025, and as time passes, I can appreciate the memories and remember all the good times.
Talk about failing to read the room! 😂 International relations has gotten so weird and extra since I started my PhD in 2016.
Reuters@reuters.com · 2d agoNorth Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image reut.rs/4pWQiyX
It is becoming increasingly difficult to take US statements on Iran and the negotiations seriously: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026...
Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel prices
Trump claims Chevron's success stems from his policies, calling for urgent reductions in US fuel prices for consumers.
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UPDATE: “Max Miller needs serious psychological help…. He should not serve in the House…” Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno finally speaks up on Republican Rep. Max Miller allegedly violently abusing his daughter/granddaughter Will other Republicans call for him to resign?
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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization's accounts after anti-money laundering probe - www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization's accounts after anti-money laundering probe
The disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money laundering concerns to the president's family business.
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Tornado warning and sirens kind of Saturday! 🌪️
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We could've made this montage of liars an hour long but you get the point
When your narrative and prosecutions unravel like a poorly installed liner in a reflecting pool: wapo.st/3TA3SMC
Prosecutors drop Reflecting Pool damage charge against former Olympian
Trump has claimed vandals deliberated damaged the pool, but prosecutors say internal documents show it was likely contractor error.
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It’s worth repeating on a regular basis: the Trump administration’s corruption is truly unprecedented. I get why Trump is seeking bribes. What I’m less sure about is how the bribers think this will end. danieldrezner.substack.com/p/the-corrup...
The Corruption Is the Point
An awful lot of folks are okay with bribing Donald Trump, his family, and his administration. What will the reckoning look like -- or will it happen at all?
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