Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a victory for the party's progressive wing in a battleground state. bit.ly/4wHDgbm
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US Senator Wyden urges regulators to probe Wall Street banks over Epstein accounts reut.rs/4fSKBO8
US Senator Wyden urges regulators to probe Wall Street banks over Epstein accounts
U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden called for federal regulators to probe big banks over their handling of Jeffrey Epstein's accounts after surfacing what Wyden said was potential evidence that the banks failed to report suspicious transactions linked to the late convicted sex offender.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party. Here are some takeaways from a big primary night in Michigan and four other states.
Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.
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Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan is a blow to center-left Democrats—“and more will come unless they quickly absorb bracing lessons from this debacle,” @jonathanbchait.bsky.social argues:
Liberals Are Now Fighting a Two-Front War
Leftists like Abdul El-Sayed will take over the Democratic Party unless the center-left adapts to their rise.
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Thank you, Michigan. I love you from the bottom of my heart!
Here’s last night’s story about the tools police are using to surveil civilians, and – of course – how many Italians are possessed every year. Ok, guess. Don’t look it up. Just guess! You’re wrong, of course, but go ahead and guess. https://youtu.be/lnBPhelCdWE
This week’s main story is about how police use surveillance tools like cameras, microphones, license plate readers, “cell site simulators,” and the practice of “predictive policing,” to create a world that has been lovingly described as “Big Brother on steroids.” Full segment at the link in our bio.
This is abhorrent. Senate Republicans need to hold a hearing on family detention ASAP.
Dilley ICE detention facility is infamous for its abhorrent treatment of families. Medical neglect. Solitary confinement. Undrinkable water. Abject cruelty. Guards are even taunting hungry kids by eating candy and pizza in front of them. And they’re hiding it from Congress.
The sentencing of the man who gifted his son an assault rifle used in a mass shooting at a Georgia high school in 2024 could embolden prosecutors to hold more parents legally accountable for their children’s crimes, experts say.
Colin Gray’s 15-year sentence signals new legal risks for parents of school shooters
Legal and gun safety experts say that the conviction may spell trouble for parents of children who commit mass shootings in the future.
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NEW: Jeanine Pirro's motion to dismiss the Reflecting Pool case is going to have ripple effects. The decision to end the case against former Olympian David Hearn is already making a big splash — and this is likely just the beginning, not the end, of the matter. Tonight, at Law Dork:
Jeanine Pirro's motion to dismiss the Reflecting Pool case is going to have ripple effects
The decision to end the case against former Olympian David Hearn is already making a big splash — and this is likely just the beginning, not the end, of the matter.
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It has to be embarrassing to be MAGA after spending weeks blaming “vandals” for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage, only for the Trump administration to admit in court that it was caused by a “flawed installation” by the contractor.
Trump is publicly fighting with his own hand-picked appointees after his Justice Department concluded in court that the Reflecting Pool damage was primarily caused by a “rushed and botched installation.” Maybe whoever installed the grass was also unqualified and is responsible for the “8647”.
I went on Fox News, the home turf of my opponent Jared Moskowitz, to call for abolishing and prosecuting ICE.
Fears about masculinity have driven militaries to incompetence for over a century. Read FP’s paywall-free analysis:
The Book That Predicted Pete Hegseth’s Failures
‘On the Psychology of Military Incompetence’ examines the narrow minds of petty men.
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‘Platner on steroids’: Max Miller abuse claims have Republicans silently sweating
‘Platner on steroids’: Max Miller abuse claims have Republicans silently sweating
The Ohio lawmaker denies the allegations as an Aug. 5 deadline to drop off the ballot approaches.
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I talked with @deanobeidallah.bsky.social about how Trump's failed war with Iran could widen into a even greater catastrophe. Trump seemed to accept his failure with his 6/17 MOU, but he couldn't even manage that right. This could get much worse. open.substack.com/pub/joecirin...
A Widening War in the Gulf?
There are three ways Trump's failed war on Iran could explode into a wider regional war. None end well.
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Trump's approval rating has hit an all-time low as the Iran war spirals out of control. Seth Meyers takes #ACloserLook youtu.be/Zr1PYcqgoJU?...
Trump Approval Hits Stunning New Low Amid Iran Chaos, Crypto Corruption & High Prices: A Closer Look
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EXCLUSIVE: Several Democratic members of Congress are requesting the House Ethics Committee investigate their colleague, Congressman Max Miller (R-OH), over allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and possibly injured their child.
Democrats call for ethics investigation into Congressman Max Miller
The request comes after Mother Jones reported on allegations that Miller was violent towards multiple women and was investigated for possible child abuse.
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Seth Meyers takes #ACloserLook at Trump being heckled at a rally following the White House Correspondents' Dinner youtu.be/TA6DgOvyP0w?...
Trump Heckled & Called "Pedophile Protector," Fox News Questions Trump on Iran Claims: A Closer Look
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This week’s story is about Trump’s sprawling and ethically compromising cryptocurrency projects, how they’ve created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and why the pages of Trump’s bibles might be sticky. Ok fine, we think it was Craig.
Trump Bombs at White House Correspondents' Dinner & Jon Stewart Offers Comedy Tips youtu.be/ZF_tDPRNV5U
Trump Bombs at White House Correspondents' Dinner & Jon Stewart Offers Comedy Tips | The Daily Show
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President Trump is abusing the power of the White House to pressure one of America's most respected cultural institutions, the Smithsonian, into political obedience. Read more in @hcrichardson.bsky.social's latest edition of "Letters from an American:"
July 27, 2026
On July 22, Sam Fortier of NOTUS reported that the Trump-appointed judges of the Presidential 1776 Award competition, emceed by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, apparently rigged the competition to ...
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Was a national civics competition for high-school kids ... Rigged? Biased? Botched? I followed one family through Trump's patriotic contest and found a remarkable story about our age of suspicion. For @notus.com: www.notus.org/national/ame...
Suspicion and Doubt at the National Civics Contest
America’s finest young scholars competed to mark their country's birthday. It led to a disputed finish in the age of mistrust.
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Seth Meyers takes #ACloserLook at Trump's speech from the White House Correspondents' Dinner youtu.be/LZnx9caKOpw?...
Trump Brutally Flops at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Epstein Story Wins Award: A Closer Look
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EXCLUSIVE: Acting AG Todd Blanche has been ordered to appear in chambers & to bring specific unredacted emails & documents. Blanche also has to prove his reasons for the redactions. I explain each section of the order & what I'm still looking out for from the judge. youtu.be/PrtzVnguSAc?...
🚨 Judge ORDERS AG Blanche Bring HIDDEN Epstein Files to COURT In MY Lawsuit!!
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