The United States is the world’s leader in science and innovation, a role we’ve played for more than a century.  The Trump administration’s endless attacks on research funding put that position of preeminence at risk. 🧵

Todd Blanche tried to give cop-beaters and insurrectionists a payout with YOUR tax dollars.

I just voted no on Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as Attorney General. Before I did, I laid out the 5 biggest reasons why he should not be our nation's top law enforcement officer: youtu.be/vI6xF0HFI4Y?...

Schiff SLAMS Blanche: 'He Will Never Represent the American People'

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Two Republican Senators appeared to be holdouts on Todd Blanche's nomination ... until now. Here’s why the so-called "deal" they struck is no deal at all: youtu.be/wC-23PQ1TWg

Art of Blanche’s Deal: Why It Doesn’t Pass The Smell Test

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By repealing a key provision that has — for decades — protected endangered wildlife, the Trump administration has made it legal for for-profit industries to destroy the habitats of endangered species.

Senate Dems look to force vote on Trump ESA rule

Democrats are deploying the Congressional Review Act against a rule that undid habitat protections for imperiled species.

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This supposed 'deal' doesn't prevent payouts to violent insurrectionists in the future. It doesn't prevent the admin from bringing the slush fund back from the dead next week or using DOJ’s Judgment Fund for the same illicit purpose.

Nothing says sibling rivalry like the Heinz sisters both summiting Mt. Whitney! Aspen and Sierra set the standard for hiking lovers in California. www.mammothtimes.com/news/i-am-ha...

‘I am happy’: Olancha dad helps second daughter summit Mt. Whitney

Editor’s Note: Last August, we published a story titled “Summiting her namesake: 7-year-old makes it to the top of Sierra Nevada’s highest peak,” about Olancha resident Sierra Heinz and her

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From the first pitch in the spring to the final game in October, the Dodgers once again made us believe. And it wasn’t just this season, it was also the one before that — they're champions in every sense of the word.

Implementing a reliable process of tracking recycled materials will provide Americans with accurate information on plastics used in the products they’re buying. Consumers deserve the truth when making choices among competing products.

Senate Dems introduce plastics tracking bill

The legislation comes as House lawmakers continue their push to advance industry-backed bills on recycled-content claims.

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All of California is rooting for Jackie's speedy recovery. Hoping to see this courageous bald eagle back with her family and on the Friends of Big Bear Valley cam again soon. abc7.com/live-updates...

Live updates: Big Bear bald eagle Jackie shows improvement after weekend setback

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains stable but critical as she is treated in intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center, vet teams shared in an update on Monday.

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The Bay Area Ridge Trail gives visitors to the Bay Area and its residents the opportunity to enjoy more than 500 miles of some of California’s most incredible outdoor beauty, including parks and preserves. 🧵

Apparently, it’s not that important for Trump to have an Attorney General. Certainly, not if it conflicts with his ability to protect himself from tax audit or investigation, or to reward friends, cronies and insurrectionists with taxpayer funds. It’s always about him. Never about you.

As Trump’s illegal war with Iran enters its sixth month, millions of Americans are still paying the price, and our servicemembers’ lives remain at risk. Although support for the resolution was bipartisan, more Republicans must join the demand for an end to the war.

Cost is no object for Trump's vanity projects using your tax dollars, but it certainly is for most Americans at the grocery store and the gas station. Imagine if he cared half as much about lowering your costs as he does about his gold-plated makeovers.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 7d ago

Trump: "Cost was no object, unfortunately or fortunately"

Trump's personal lawyer-turned-Attorney General nominee, Todd Blanche, gave him full immunity for any tax cheats and dodges he used before May 2026. Here's why this is the scandal everyone should be talking about: youtu.be/MOMO3nf364g?...

Blanche Nomination DELAYED: Here’s The Reason Why

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

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Californians deserve transparency from Sable about its efforts to kill environmental protections and risk another big oil spill. Sable is putting profit over people as it coordinates with the Trump administration to dodge accountability from Congress.

Grateful to see President Zelenskyy again today — and to support his efforts to defend the Ukrainian homeland. Slava Ukraini!

Realizing I still live rent free in Trump’s head:

You only hate the ones you love…

Deepfake advertisements are ramping up this election season. I break down how fraudulent AI-generated political ads are muddying the waters of what's real and what isn't. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo9k...

Are AI Ads the End of Our Democracy or the Wave of the Future?

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

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Two different Trump nominees — Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton — potentially oversaw the subpoenaing of New York Times journalists and their families. These orders were so inappropriate that the Justice Department had to retract them. 🧵

Senate Democrats Press Blanche on Times Subpoenas

Days before a committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, Democrats demanded answers about the since-withdrawn subpoenas.

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I’m appalled by the vandalization of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center and that a community mural meant to inspire hope and resilience after the Eaton Fire was defiled with antisemitic bile. Hate has no home in California, and we must condemn it wherever it rears its ugly head.

Mural at site of Jewish temple that burned in Eaton fire vandalized with swastikas, antisemitic graffiti

Authorities are investigating a hate crime after a mural at the site of the burned Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center was vandalized with an antisemitic message and swastikas last week.

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A post by a paid influencer in 2026 can reach more voters than any billboard, even many broadcast ads. But there is no requirement for a political disclaimer telling people who paid for it. That must change.

Fraudulent AI-generated political ads that use the voice or likeness of a candidate to misrepresent their position on issues pose a serious threat to our democracy that should concern Americans regardless of their political party. 🧵

Exclusive: Senate Democrat’s new bills would restrict AI-powered ads and paid influencers

California Sen. Adam Schiff plans to introduce two new bills that would attempt to illuminate who is paying influencers for political speech online and restrict AI-generated likenesses of politicians.

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Hundreds of our air traffic control towers are decades old and in dire need of new facilities and equipment. The FAA must provide a timeline on their plans to address these long-overdue upgrades. www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-r...

This admin is trying to make it easier for higher education institutions to avoid accountability or punishment for failing their students and wasting federal funding. Rep. Takano and I are fighting this attempt to undermine America’s rigorous accreditation process for our colleges and universities.

Any Trump official who lied and told the nation these clean energy grant cancellations had nothing to do with politics should resign. As the administration has now been forced to concede — these cancellations had everything to do with politics. Of the worst kind. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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Trump bought at least $1 million of Dell stock in February. Since then, he's repeatedly told Americans to buy Dell products. No wonder he has pocketed $2.3 billion off the presidency. The grift never stops.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Trump: "Go out and buy a Dell computer"

While House Republicans provided enough support to pass another resolution to end the Iran war, Senate Republicans did not. Tragically, this war has led to economic instability, driven up prices for millions of Americans, and resulted in the deaths of 18 of our servicemembers.

Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers

The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.

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While Americans struggle to afford gas, health care, and groceries, Trump is doing everything in his power to profit off the presidency.  I’m breaking down the cost of his corruption to you, with his top ten worst grifts...so far. youtu.be/UQBXG3ff3yg?...

Cost of Corruption: Ten Ways Trump is Profiting off the Presidency While You Lose

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

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